1970s Gangster Couple NOT MTL

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Not only was she stunned, but even the other girls from the Xiao family were shocked too. A worker's quota, how precious it was! Once you become a worker, you'd have a worry-free life for the rest of your days.

To everyone's surprise, Second sister was actually giving up such a quota to Third sister.

"No, I can't take it!" Xiao Sanmei's tone was resolute. Second sister had already helped her so much, how could she possibly accept such a precious worker's quota from her? What kind of person would she become then?

Xiao Xiao knew Xiao Sanmei would say this. "Listen to me first, and then it's up to you whether you want it or not. I'm not giving this quota to just you; I'm giving it to all of you sisters."

"What do you mean?" The girls from the Xiao family were completely puzzled by this statement.

"Your parents' temperament, you know it yourselves. They are in a hurry to arrange a marriage for your third sister, and they'll definitely find someone from a less reputable family. If you go to the county town with the worker's quota, at least you won't have to be manipulated by them. But I said this quota is not just for you; it's for all of you sisters together. The money you earn from work cannot be given to the family; you have to save it to pave the way for the younger sisters in the future. You will work harder in return, will you agree to this?"

"Of course, that's not a problem. But what about you, Second Sister? If you give me the quota, what will you do?" Even if Xiao Xiao didn't say it, Xiao Sanmei would still ask.

Xiao Xiao suddenly smiled at her words, "My husband doesn't want me to go to the factory and endure hardship. He says he's enough on his own." Xiao Xiao didn't feel guilty at all; she directly pushed everything onto Wang Wei.

"Second Sister, how can you listen to your husband? Going into the factory to work as a laborer is something many people can't achieve. Why would he be afraid that you'll endure hardship? No, I can't accept this quota. Let me talk to brother-in-law again." Sanmei choked up, advising with a mix of tears and laughter. This brother-in-law of hers was really something; why didn't he just swallow the Second Sister whole?

If Wang Wei could hear her thoughts, he would surely retort: How do you know I don't want to?

Xiao Xiao felt a bit embarrassed at this point, "If you don't want this quota, I won't go either. I can't handle that kind of work. I heard that being a worker in a bicycle factory is very tiring. My husband hasn't let me do anything in the past half year; maybe... probably... I've already been spoiled by him?" She glanced around, avoiding her sisters' gazes. Uttering these words made her feel ashamed.

Just as Wang Wei, who had just come in from outside, heard her saying this, he couldn't help but laugh, then quickly composed his face, "Listen to your Second Sister. Even if you don't want this quota, I won't let your Second Sister do such heavy work."

The Xiao sisters were left speechless.

Seeing Wang Wei's resolute expression, knowing his firm character, Xiao Sanmei had nothing more to say. She earnestly said to Xiao Xiao, "Second Sister, rest assured, I will always remember what you said." With a worker's quota, at least she would have more say in her marriage. With the earned money, she could plan for her younger sisters.

One quota, but it meant a new beginning for all the sisters.

Xiao Liumei was still young and unaware of the situation, but Xiao Simei and Wumei had tears in their eyes.

After having dinner at Xiao Xiao's house, the sisters returned home.

Xiao Sanmei warned her sisters not to reveal anything to their parents for now, just in case of any unexpected developments before things were settled.