70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 170: Lively Third Household

"Used it, used it, really great! I even played with it for a while, but those guys just pushed me aside." Xu Hai said excitedly, then with a bit of complaint. That machine really worked well, the grains came off swiftly.

He wasn’t satisfied yet, but he was pushed aside by other men, and didn’t even get a chance to touch the machine again.

With that machine, everyone wants to try it out. The brigade’s grains were reduced by half, and in a day or two, they’d be completely done.

Thinking about this, Xu Hai and the rest were delighted; this year was definitely the easiest for threshing grains.

"As long as it’s useful." Xu Mumu said with a smile, happy she could help out.

"By the way, the brigade leader gave you and Yin Zhiqing fifty labor points." Xu Hai said, grinning broadly. To him, fifty points were still too few; his daughter saved the brigade so much work, a hundred points would be deserved. But unfortunately, the brigade was too poor to offer anything.

"The brigade leader is quite generous." Xu Mumu was rather surprised. When she drew the design, she didn’t expect anything from the brigade, and she had prepared for the brigade to assemble the machine, but unexpectedly Yin Yang provided the funds.

"It’s alright." Li Caixia was quite composed, but with these extra labor points, she’d able to divide and get more grain at the end of the year.

This could be considered a joyous event for Old Xu Family; even Xu Mumu’s great-grandfather came over to praise her, making her feel flattered.

Great-grandfather liked children, but often kept a stern face. The few children at home weren’t very fond of him.

Looking at the worshipful gazes of the little pipsqueaks at home, Xu Mumu proudly puffed out her chest. She was their big sister, needed to lead by example, and teach the kids to study well and improve every day.

"Big sis, why are you so amazing?" Xu Tao looked at Xu Mumu in admiration; among the family, the big sister was the most impressive.

"Because I read a lot of books, so I know more." Xu Mumu answered earnestly. She spoke the truth, whether in this life or previous, she had read many books.

Anyway, instilling a love for studying in the kids was right. Xu Mumu watched as the little ones believed in her words deeply, feeling very satisfied. Her efforts since crossing over half a year ago were not in vain.

Senior year for Xu Mumu didn’t bring any tension; the class had fewer people, just one more year, and only a few studied seriously, while most were just passing the time.

"Mumu, I have something to tell you." Du Yu looked at Xu Mumu hesitantly.

"What is it?" Xu Mumu asked, puzzled. Was this guy facing some trouble?

"Your third uncle’s family—let’s talk outside." Glancing at the crowded classroom, Du Yu wasn’t willing to speak here.

"Let’s go." Xu Mumu, still confused, went out. Her third uncle had messed up again? She wanted to see the spectacle.

Once outside, Xu Mumu looked at Du Yu, "What’s wrong with my third uncle’s family?" She asked.

"It’s your third uncle’s father-in-law." Du Yu struggled, but eventually told Xu Mumu.

Du Yu kept it simple, though Xu Mumu listened with captivated interest.

It’s that Old Lin Family had an issue. Lin Juan’s father married when he went to the countryside, and after returning to the city, abandoned the lady.

That lady had borne him a son; now even the grandson was grown, older than Dongbao by two years. Life wasn’t easy for them, so they targeted the Lin Family.

Old Lin was about to retire, and that woman came seeking him, asking for Lin Juan’s half-brother to take over his job.

Her former wife’s son appeared suddenly, leaving Old Lin shocked. He had no idea he even had another son. They did a test, and it turned out for sure he was his biological son.

Now, Old Lin was pleased, he had an heir, and a son and daughter were quite different. Having not fulfilled fatherly duties for decades, he wanted to make up for it and almost agreed to his former wife’s demands.

Unfortunately, Lin Juan’s mother wasn’t easy to deal with. She only had one daughter to rely on for future care. Once Old Lin retired, the job should naturally go to the daughter, and with some maneuvering later, have the son-in-law promoted.

Her plan was solid, but she hadn’t expected a son from a former wife to appear. She was totally unaware of Old Lin’s previous marriage.

This blew up quickly, causing quite a stir, even shoe factory workers mediated several times without resolution yet.

"Aren’t you worried about your third uncle at all?" Du Yu asked, seeing Xu Mumu’s engrossed look, his expression baffled.

"He’s a grown man already, doesn’t he have the ability to handle this? Plus, this is an Old Lin Family matter. We’ve been separated for a while now." Xu Mumu said with a grin. Honestly, watching this kind of drama was interesting, no wonder her mom enjoyed listening to random gossip.

"What about your third uncle’s father-in-law’s job?" Du Yu asked, staring at Xu Mumu, wondering if he was crazy, worrying when Xu Mumu didn’t.

"Whoever he wants to give it to, let him. As for my third uncle, he knows how to work and support his small family. It’s not like he doesn’t have a job." Xu Mumu said casually. Sigh, not seeing it live in action was a little disappointing.

Still, she should go inform her grandparents about the affair.

"Alright, alright, I’ll tell my dad not to bother with it then." Du Yu said exasperatedly. Xu Mumu’s third uncle was trying to leverage Du Zhen to suppress Lin Juan’s brother’s intentions. Considering his respect for Xu Mumu, Du Zhen turned a blind eye, which was why they could battle equally now.

"No need to bother." Xu Mumu said with a smile.

After returning home in the evening, Xu Mumu mentioned the third room’s affairs to the elderly couple, leading to a long silence.

"Mumu, what do you think should be done?" Old Xu asked, inhaling a drag from a leaf cigarette.

"Grandpa, this is the Lin Family’s affair, so let them decide who gets it. If third uncle has the capability, he should compete himself. We can’t help much here." Xu Mumu said calmly. Even if they could help, she wouldn’t.

"Besides, if third uncle gets the job, he won’t share it with us. It’ll still be the Lin Family’s in the end." Xu Mumu added, preventing the elderly couple from being swayed by third uncle playing the pity card when he returned.

"Right, why bother about so much, we’ve separated families already. If he’s willing, who cares?" Madam Chen agreed wholeheartedly with Xu Mumu’s last comment.

"Ah, forget it, let’s not get involved." Old Xu sighed.