Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space-Chapter 543 results

Kong Mengjie grew more fearful the more she thought about it. Now she realized that she and Jiang Xinyu were simply not on the same level at all. She couldn’t possibly outmatch Xinyu.

The next day, Huang Hongwei was still at home and had not gone to work when he heard an urgent knocking on the door, "Who is it?"

"Brother-in-law, it’s me, Dehong."

Huang Hongwei quickly went to open the door, "What’s going on? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"My second brother is about to be publicly paraded."

Huang Hongwei saw his brother-in-law’s face filled with fear. They had seen public parading before, but it was never anyone they knew. Anyway, it was usually Kong Demin oppressing others. Now it’s his turn to be oppressed.

At this time, Kong Mengjie also came out from the main room; she was boiling porridge, which also helped warm the stove.

"Dehong, come in and talk."

On the table were pickles, and the buns bought yesterday were still steaming in the pot.

The three sat at the dining table, "Dehong, how is your job now?"

"Big sister, no one pays attention to me, but I guess I won’t be able to keep this job. After all, it was my second brother who pulled both Meng Lin and me into the committee. Now that there’s trouble, they definitely won’t keep me."

"Yeah, that’s what I thought too. Dehong, Dad thinks you and Meng Lin should stick it out, but I don’t think that’s good. You’re grown up now and have seen a lot—make your own decision."

"Big sister, I know. I’m thinking of resigning in the next couple of days; it’s more dignified than being fired. I’ve spoken to Meng Lin; she also wants to resign. I’m thinking of going straight home to farm, but she doesn’t want to."

"If she doesn’t want to, let her decide for herself. Dad definitely won’t ignore her. In this situation, thinking about finding a job is dreaming. When she spends all her money, she’ll naturally go back.

And the house deed, you must keep it yourself. I’m worried Meng Lin might think about the house. Remember, this house is yours."

Kong Dehong nodded, "Sister, I know what to do. Are we going to the meeting for second brother?"

Kong Mengjie shook her head, "No, I can’t watch it. Second brother went too far in the past and offended too many people. They won’t be kind to him or show leniency, so I’m too scared to watch.

Besides, Dad is coming today to move things; I need to be here to make sure he doesn’t see."

"Yeah, I’m not going either; I’m afraid to."

"Alright, eat your meal before you leave."

Huang Hongwei said nothing but got up to wake the three children. After breakfast, he had to take them to school.

Kong Dehong ate a bun and drank a bowl of porridge, then left to resign. Hopefully, he could go back with Dad afterward.

As for his sister, she could do whatever she wanted.

He had talked to her, but she wouldn’t listen. Like his big sister said, when she spends all her money, she’ll return home.

From the sound of it, his big sister definitely won’t care about Meng Lin. But he would still inform Dad; he couldn’t just watch her go astray outside.

Kong Dehong rode his bike home and saw that Kong Menglin hadn’t gotten up yet.

"Meng Lin, it’s time to go to work." He knocked on the door.

"Got it, I’m getting up now. Going to work, really?" Kong Menglin was very dissatisfied.

When she came out, she saw her third brother sitting aside, watching her.

"What’s wrong?"

"Kong Menglin, I’m going to work to resign later. If possible, I’m going back with Dad today."

"Going back? To farm at home? I’d rather die than go back."

"If you don’t go back, there’s no food tickets here for you. Your household registration is with the committee, but after you resign, the township won’t take you.

What will you eat then? Can you live here forever?

Big sister has also lost her job now. With so many kids, she can’t feed you. Besides, you’re a grown-up; how can you feel comfortable staying at someone else’s house?"

"Even then, I’m not going back. Going back means farming, which I really can’t stand."

"Without food, how long can you live here? Don’t tell me you can find a job or a friend?

In this environment, it’s a good thing if people don’t push you down further.

No factory would hire someone like you. You better just calm down."

"It’s not as serious as you say; I can definitely live in the city."

Kong Dehong looked at his sister, who wasn’t receptive at all, realizing whatever he said wouldn’t convince her.

Forget it, let’s talk when Dad gets back.

Kong Dehong rode his bike to work, sat at his desk, and wrote a resignation letter.

He went straight to find Feng Dequan, "Vice Director Feng, I’m here to resign."

After speaking, he handed over his resignation letter and stood to wait for the outcome.

Feng Dequan had checked; there was no issue with Kong Demin’s siblings. Resigning was fine; it showed he weighed things properly.

He signed his name, indicating his agreement.

"You can go to the finance department to collect your salary."

Kong Dehong said thank you and left. Without delay, he collected his salary and all his belongings, and rode his bike home, thinking Dad would arrive by midday.

Kong Menglin also came over with her resignation letter to find Feng Dequan.

There wasn’t any unnecessary talk; just a direct signature.

Kong Menglin left with her belongings, frequently looking back at the committee, feeling fearful of not having a job.

When Kong Dehong got back, he packed his clothes, really ready to go home. Being a grown man, he couldn’t rely on his parents; wouldn’t it just be laughed at?

What does it matter? It doesn’t hurt him; let people talk. As long as he can support himself, it’s fine.

Oh, there’s his son Yaozhong too. He needs to provide for him.

When Kong Menglin came back and saw her third brother really going home, she was mentally preparing herself.

"Menglin, I advise you to come home with me. If second brother’s matter gets worse, you might get implicated. If you’re not here, maybe they won’t remember.

And don’t forget, you fought with Cheng Changsheng’s ex-wife, they might bring that up."

"Third brother, you’re scaring me. I’m really frightened."

"I’m telling the truth. When a new official takes office, they may act rashly; it’s best not to stay under their nose. Think about it, and you know Dad’s temper."

Kong Menglin shrank back a little, realizing her third brother was right.

By ten o’clock, Kong Mengjie came over and saw her listless siblings, not knowing what to say. Words felt pointless.

"Big sister, I haven’t eaten yet."

Kong Mengjie reluctantly went to the kitchen. Was she their cook now?

But she wouldn’t have to serve them long, so she specifically steamed buns, convenient to take on the road. After the three finished lunch, Kong Zhongyou arrived.