I Became a Vicious Supporting Role in the '70s-Chapter 247: Making Money Too Fast

"Just work hard for these two years. Look at the Head Flower Factory in our village, they say it makes good money, but the expenses are also high. They haven’t separated their household finances, so there’s not much money left in hand for anyone. If you stay in the village, every month our mother can keep an eye on you, and so can your husband. Can you guarantee your salary would remain untouched in the long run? Besides, the factory has just been established; who knows how long it will last. The textile factory is different; it’s been established for many years. Oh you, you’re not thinking clearly."

Shen Meng was logical in her analysis, leaving Wu Xianglan stunned and filled with gratitude, as working in the textile factory was undoubtedly better than the Head Flower Factory in every aspect.

"Sister-in-law, you are too good to me. I was just thinking about the higher wages without considering these things."

"High wages? Fifteen yuan a month, and you’d start as a temporary worker. Can that compare to the textile factory? You should stay earnestly in the textile factory, strive to get a permanent position swiftly so you’ll qualify for a house allocation. You’ve been at the factory for so long now; visit your colleagues’ homes sometimes and see if they have nice houses. Once you get a house, you can register your two kids for residency in the city. Xiang Lan, you must weigh what’s more important."

Tears streamed down Wu Xianglan’s face. The only person who thought so deeply for her was her elder sister-in-law. Her own husband was unreliable, not even having received his salary yet, but he had already mentioned money several times. During the New Year, her two children received New Year’s gift money, and without her knowledge, Lu Jiahe had secretly taken 50 cents.

That scoundrel, he knew even the smallest financial details at home. If she worked at the Head Flower Factory, her salary might just end up being taken by him and then given to that vile woman, Liu Suqin.

Yu Xueli was already numb to Shen Meng frequently tricking Wu Xianglan. Now all her attention was fixated on her own stash of money, feeling paranoid that a thief was targeting it whenever there was a gust of wind, to the point of near nervous breakdown.

Shen Meng arrived at the bus company quite early, placed the preordered head flowers on their desks, and even handed out a piece of chocolate to each person as a thank you for their support.

When work started, everyone was amazed by the beautiful head flowers and chocolates on their desks. Chocolates were a luxury, rarely bought to eat, let alone gifted. For such endearing gestures, everyone wanted to be friends with Shen Meng.

Shen Meng wasn’t exactly lying, at noon indeed she needed to make a trip to the Hu family. Li Qianqian had returned to the textile factory and was nearing the end of her postpartum period, now suddenly becoming the factory manager, she was incredibly nervous.

It was only upon seeing Shen Meng that she felt a bit more at ease.

"Sister, you don’t know how anxious I’ve been. In just half a month’s time, I went from being bullied at my husband’s family to finally returning to my own, where I found respite in this job. Before I even got started, I became the factory manager. I’ve never held such a position before; I’m really unsure about it. Seeing you now really settles my heart."

"Behave confidently. When Lu Family Village’s Xiangyang Head Flower Factory holds its opening ribbon-cutting, you’ll even be uncovering the red cloth. Qianqian, you’re inherently capable. Don’t underestimate yourself, I believe in you."

Li Qianqian held Shen Meng’s hand, nodding firmly. The support given by Shen Meng was different from that of her family.

"Actually, I came here also to ask for your help. Last year I just got my elementary school diploma, and I think learning never ends. I’m planning to attend middle school to further my education and aim to get my middle school diploma within a year before advancing to high school."

"Sister Meng, you really have plans; I should really take inspiration from you. You truly are a role model for us women!"

Shen Meng: "....."

Too much praise, too much praise, I just lived an extra lifetime than a normal person!!!

After work in the evening, Shen Meng first went to find Kong Wenhui. Last time she couldn’t participate in the trading due to some matters, and she still wanted to know about how the sales of products were, after the grocery factory received the grains and several pastry recipes, and also about the next trading time, since the grains traded for the first time were not much.

Kong Wenhui was dozing off when she saw her. After solving the big problems in the factory, she was much more relaxed. Seeing Shen Meng carrying things inside, she felt even closer than seeing her own relatives.

"Goodness, Xiao Meng, how did you come over, when did you come back?"

"Just got back. This is a gift I brought for you from Provincial City, Sister Kong, see if you like it?"

Kong Wenhui didn’t stand on ceremony, took over the bag and saw a coat, two boxes of chocolates, and something written with foreign letters, feeling like some kind of powder, anyway, all of them are precious things.

"You are too polite, Xiao Meng, come sit down, I’ll pour you some water."

"No need to hurry, I have to rush back to the village soon, I just came to tell Sister Kong that I have already paid the money for the last trade, they are very satisfied. I just want to ask how are the pastry recipes I provided being used in the factory, are the sales good?"

"Hey, how could it not be good? The factory is making a killing just with that spicy strip, you have no idea how well it sells. Our factory manager is also asking when we can trade the grains next time, you only gave one spicy strip recipe that was flavored with five spices, the rest our factory manager also wants.... hehehe..."

Shen Meng smiled and said, "Sister, it’s not that I’m being secretive, but Shenji’s workshops are almost built, and we also need some standout products, right? If the things produced by the workshop don’t sell well, I doubt the factory manager would want the workshop to be affiliated with the grocery factory, right?"

Kong Wenhui was somewhat embarrassed, she had received an extra thirty yuan in bonuses this month, Shihao was also studying automotives now, life was really looking up, all thanks to Shen Meng’s help. Although she wanted to achieve more merits, it wasn’t good to lean too much on Shen Meng alone.

"Yes, what you said is right."

"Sister Kong, the next trade can happen in three days, I see that the consumption in your factory, it will be about right in three days. Besides, next month the grain station will also deliver grains to you." freewebnøvel.coɱ

Kong Wenhui thought for a moment and felt the timing was about right, but now the factory manager looked only for the grains facilitated by Shen Meng, those were the real fine grains, those from the grain station had to wait behind.

Shen Meng left the grocery factory and headed straight to the county hospital, after seeing Shirley, she pulled out fifty yuan from her pocket and handed it to her.

"Take this money and put it in the bank book later, the next trade is in three days, remember the time. This time the volume is bigger, the commission is US$ 80, same as this time, after the trade is done and I’ve delivered the money, we’ll split the money again."

"Sss~ this, this money comes so fast, no wonder these people dare to take such a big risk."

Shen Meng: ".....hehe."