The Cannon Fodder in Quick Transmigration Refuses the Usual Path

Chapter 536: Cannon Filler Stepchild in the 50s Era 15

Just as Ms. Wei had anticipated, ever since the old Wei family members left that day, they indeed did not come again for a very long time.

Probably busy dealing with family conflicts!

An Ning thought with ill intentions, and then, whether it was Director Wang or Ms. Wei, neither of them took this little episode seriously. The family continued to eat, drink, and live as usual, occasionally the younger ones going out to play, completely unaffected.

Instead, several of An Ning's aunts, that is, Ms. Wei's two biological elder sisters plus a cousin sister, later came by one after another with their families.

Because the original owner was too young back then, some memories had already blurred. It was only now that An Ning learned that Ms. Wei's original name was Wei Wu Nier, and her family earlier was from the Wei Family Village over ten miles away from the city center.

Grandpa and Grandma Wei had four sons and two daughters in their lifetime, but unfortunately, the conditions weren't good, and in the end, only the previous Old Man Wei, a Third Uncle Wei, and the earlier "lucky" Wei Little Aunt who married into the city survived.

It was also because of the successful precedent of Wei Little Aunt that earlier, Ms. Wei was able, relying solely on a clever mouth and starting to paint grand pictures for the elderly couple as she grew a bit older, to free herself from the heavy farm work.

And later, she successfully used her city-dwelling Wei Little Aunt to become the second girl from the old Wei family to marry into the city.

Unfortunately, the year after Ms. Wei married in, Grandpa and Grandma Wei passed away one after another. Not long after, because her son had an accident, Wei Little Aunt also fell ill and died.

No helping it, conditions of all kinds weren't great in this era; even a minor illness could easily take a life.In short, from then on, Ms. Wei was completely isolated and without support in the city.

Mentioning earlier times, even Wei Qiao couldn't help but sigh, reaching out to pull her two daughters close in front of her:

"Actually, back when your great-grandfather was still around, even though your grandma watched strictly then, aside from occasionally being able to exchange for some things, the family couldn't get many big benefits. But every time they came, the holiday gifts they brought, whether wild foods from the mountains or eggs and such, they tried their best to make it proper."

"At least they didn't really make your mom lose face over this."

Otherwise, just that old hag alone, who knows how she would have made a scene!

Even though Ms. Wei also knew that the reason her grandparents acted that way back then was probably, aside from having some affection for her as a granddaughter who was always clever and pleasing, more because they were old and cunning, knew her temperament, and wanted to try their best to maintain this city relative connection.

But regardless, at least she was a beneficiary, so there's nothing to say about that.

The cloth given earlier, and the things she had the children's father help bring over, she didn't feel heartache over.

"But after your great-grandmother and them passed away, your grandfather and them..."

Wei Qiao couldn't help but shake her head, a flicker of disappointment in her eyes.

Perhaps because Grandpa and Grandma were strong-willed, used to being in charge their whole lives, her parents, to put it bluntly, were somewhat short-sighted and lacked vision.

Compared to long-term benefits, they were more nitpicky about immediate gains and losses. This was also why Wei Qiao gave up trying to please her parents from a young age and instead clung to her grandparents.

Of course, facts proved that Ms. Wei indeed succeeded.

While the other four girls were still toiling miserably in the fields, running up and down the mountains all day collecting pigweed, she only had to feed the chickens at home, occasionally sweep the floor, and cook.

However, there's a saying that goes: it's not scarcity that worries people, but inequality.

They were all granddaughters in the family. Some toiled hard all day, getting tanned and rough, while others could be like city young ladies. Not only did Grandpa and Grandma give them special treatment, but when they got older, they alone got new clothes. Who would feel comfortable about that?

"Probably because of this, Mom isn't on good terms with your aunts or the brothers in the family."

Wei Qiao couldn't help but let out a long, deep sigh.

Of course, Ms. Wei also understood in her heart that the resentment and sense of unfairness brought by such a huge disparity couldn't be smoothed over by her few sweet words.

So be it if the relationship isn't good; it doesn't affect her anyway!

Asking her to give up the treatment she worked hard for? Impossible!

After all, the days are her own. At worst, when her life gets better, these people's attitudes will naturally improve.

See, even the eldest sister who hated her the most earlier, always secretly tattling to their parents, didn't she just come visiting the other day, bringing the family's precious eggs and speaking softly and politely?

Looking at her little daughter's sparkling big eyes in her arms, and the increasingly fair, tender, and adorable little face over the past year thanks to proper nutrition, a bit more smile couldn't help but appear in Wei Qiao's eyes.

To be honest, even during the most difficult times after marrying over, aside from lamenting that her own skills and methods weren't enough to see through that dog of a man's dead mama's boy nature, the rest, honestly, she, Wei Qiao, had no regrets.

Especially about desperately marrying into the city.

Thinking of the few elder sisters she saw earlier, just like in her memories, with withered yellow hair, waxy complexions faintly revealing rough dullness, backs already somewhat hunched from field labor. And clothes patched over and over, obviously not changed for several years...

And the second cousin sister who, because her pregnancy coincided with the autumn harvest, overworked herself and ended up miscarrying a five-month-old fetus right in the field, ruining her health from then on, being looked down upon by her husband's family in every way, and finally "overworking" herself to death.

Such a life, where even the children's future could be seen at a glance, was something she absolutely could not accept, no matter what.

Even if there was only the slightest possibility, she, Wei Qiao, would fight her way up!

Regarding this, An Ning naturally agreed. Putting herself in Ms. Wei's position, without a cheat ability, in the same circumstances, she might not necessarily do better.

Thinking of the few cousin sisters she saw some time ago, An Ning opened her mouth again and took a fierce bite of the just-bought almond pastry. While eating, she didn't forget to let her little mouth run off, outputting a string of exquisite flattery!

"Mom, really, you're super amazing!"

"Ah, how can there be a lady as beautiful and smart as you, Ms. Wei, in this world!"

"I want to be like Mom in the future, both smart and beautiful!"

Eldest Sister An Yun, who opened her mouth but didn't know how to express herself: "..."

Wow, little sister is so impressive!

"Ew!"

Not far away, the Little Wang Brat, who vaguely heard something, shuddered violently!

"Right!"

Perhaps the power of the rainbow farts was truly formidable; Ms. Wei's mood was quite good all day today.

Until evening, after the family finished dinner, Wei Qiao suddenly thought of something:

"Our Yun Yun is also eight years old. I already talked to your Uncle Wang yesterday. How about sending you to school after a while too!"

"It's the same government organ elementary school your Yong Hua brother attends, not far from home..."

Yes, don't look at the Little Wang Brat being like that; he's actually a proper elementary school student!

Huh? School!

Anyway, An Ning didn't pay attention to what came after. Hearing the two words "school," on her little bed, An Ning quickly sat up, nimbly raised her little hand, and said super loudly:

"Mom, I'm going too! I want to go with Eldest Sister!"