The Beautiful Stepmother from the Eighties: Marrying a Factory Director to Raise Kids Chapter 236

"Why?"

Little Jiang Jiu declared, "Because I've already sworn brotherhood with Big Brother and Second Brother. Dad says this is called the 'Oath of the Peach Garden'."

Aunt Jiang: "..."

Big Brother and Second Brother already? And this is their first eting.

He hasn't even t the other one yet.

How can anyone be so casual about this?

Aunt Jiang massaged her temples.

Si Nian pulled her silly son over. "By the way, this is my son, Zhou Zehan. Xiao Han, say hello to Grandma Jiang."

Zhou Zehan looked at his new sworn brother with moved, starry eyes. He couldn't believe he was so charming, making a new friend right after arriving, and one who even wanted to be his little brother.

It seed he really had a natural talent for being a boss, aside from his age.

He puffed out his little chest. Since Jiang Jiu was his brother, then Jiang Jiu's grandma was his grandma too. He called out, "Hello, Grandma Jiang!"

Zhou Zehan looked about the sa age as her own grandson, and Grandma Jiang loved children at this age. She smiled warmly, "Xiao Han, you're such a cute-looking boy."

Little Jiang Jiu imdiately chid in, "Second Brother's mom is also really pretty, like a fairy."

Zhou Zehan's eyes lit up.

Mom was pretty, and he was cute. He imdiately drew a conclusion. "Right, I take after my mom."

Si Nian: "..."

Zhou Zedong, seeing no one had co inside for a long ti, walked out the door.

Just in ti to hear his younger brother's confident declaration.

He paused mid-step, his lips twitching.

No matter how you rounded it up or down, there was no way he could look like Mom, could he?

His brother really was a big dummy!

...

He walked over and glanced at the woman and child standing opposite.

He was montarily taken aback.

It was the neighbor from next door that his brother had pointed out to him earlier.

Seeing him arrive, Si Nian patted his head. "This is my eldest son, Zhou Zedong. Xiao Dong, this is Aunt Jiang and her grandson, Jiang Jiu."

Zhou Zedong and Zhou Zehan were like two completely different styles. He wasn't much taller than Zhou Zehan, but he gave off a mature vibe.

He gave a slight, indifferent nod, not saying much.

Zhou Zedong seed to have never had any desire to make friends.

During all those years in Xingfu Village, no one had ever gotten close to him.

It wasn't just because of his personality; his eyes were too cold and aloof, keeping other kids his age at a distance.

Little Jiang Jiu's eyes instantly sparkled with admiration. What a manly, cool Big Brother!

He scampered over and called out crisply, "Big Brother! I'm your Third Brother."

Zhou Zedong: "..."

Had his brother been randomly claiming relatives for him again?

Aunt Jiang observed this child, slightly surprised.

His calm deanor was truly worlds apart from the other child she'd just t.

Were they really brothers?

Aunt Jiang turned to Si Nian. "Comrade Si, since you've just moved here, are you planning to find a school for the children in this area?"

Si Nian nodded. "Yes, that's right. It's already been arranged."

Hearing this, Aunt Jiang felt a pang of regret. "I was just about to say I could introduce you to one. It just so happens my grandson is in second grade too. The children could keep each other company. Which school did you choose? If it's not too far, I might see about transferring my grandson there as well."

Si Nian said, "At City Center Foreign Language Elentary School."

Aunt Jiang was montarily stunned. Everyone in the city knew about this school.

After all, it was the only foreign language school in their city, and it had a long history. But correspondingly, the tuition was also quite high.

It seed this young couple's family circumstances were rather extraordinary too.

She smiled. "Well, that's not far. I'll make a call and have my grandson transferred there as well. Then they can have company."

Si Nian raised an eyebrow.

Make a call?

This was the most difficult school to get into in the city center.

Indeed, the Jiang family was not ordinary either.

After chatting for a while longer, Aunt Jiang took her grandson and left.

Although Little Jiang Jiu really didn't want to go and wished he could stay for dinner, one doesn't just show up for a al on the very first day of eting soone.

...

Si Nian went inside. The crabs were stead and ready.

She washed and minced so garlic and began stir-frying garlic butter for the crayfish.

Once it was fragrant, she poured in the pre-fried crayfish and stirred to coat them evenly with the flavor.

Soon, a large plate of garlic butter crayfish was done.

Si Nian then sliced the fish, added white tofu, and let it simr.

Before long, the fish at turned white, and the soup bubbled vigorously.

Zhou Yueshen arrived ho carrying bags large and small, just as Si Nian finished preparing dinner.

"Dad, you bought so many things."

"Dad, is this for ?"

Little Second Brother excitedly pulled a goose-yellow dress from one of the bags.

Zhou Yueshen: "..."

Hearing he was back, and then Little Second Brother's exclamation, Si Nian walked over with a smile. "Did you go shopping for clothes?"

The next second, she saw the dress in Little Second Brother's hands.

Si Nian: "..."

Zhou Yueshen poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and gave a slight nod. "I did."

Si Nian blinked hard.

Had she conveyed the wrong idea?

Why had Zhou Yueshen bought so many clothes... for her?

Little Second Brother struggled to carry several bags over. "Mom, Mom, look, look! Dad bought all these new clothes for you!"

Si Nian looked down. Besides clothes, the bags also contained shoes and other items.

She massaged her temples and quickly looked up at Zhou Yueshen. "Why did you suddenly buy so many clothes?"

Zhou Yueshen glanced at the clothes Si Nian was wearing and said, "Your clothes are getting old. You should have so new ones. The shopkeeper said these are all the latest styles."

Si Nian looked down at her own clothes. Honestly, she had bought this outfit just a month ago. How was it old?

Then she looked at what the man was wearing. His inner shirt looked like an antique from who-knows-what year.

Si Nian shook her head helplessly. "Well, didn't you buy anything for yourself?"

Zhou Yueshen took another sip of tea. "I don't need to buy anything."

"My clothes are still fine. I don't need to change them often."

Perhaps worried Si Nian might misunderstand that he didn't like the clothes she had bought him before, he added, "I haven't even worn much of what you bought before."

Rembering Yu Dong's comnt about him dressing tackily, Zhou Yueshen looked down at his own attire.

He explained, "I just find these clothes convenient for work. I don't usually prefer to dress like this."

Si Nian shook her head with a slight headache.

Oh well.

Maybe n were different from won, having no particular demands when it ca to clothing.

Besides, Zhou Yueshen was busy at the factory all day. It really wasn't suitable for him to dress too nicely for work.

It would easily get dirty, and it wouldn't be convenient for manual labor either.

"Alright then. We can buy so for you when the weather's better. Let's eat first."

"Oh, by the way, didn't Yu Dong co back with you for dinner?"

Considering Yu Dong had helped them move so many things today, Si Nian thought he would probably co over for a al.

She had made plenty.

Zhou Yueshen set down his cup. "He had other things to attend to, so he didn't co."

anwhile, Yu Dong, who had originally wanted to drop by for a al but was instead sent off to work at the factory, sneezed twice fiercely.

He rubbed his nose. Which beauty was thinking of him this ti?

Si Nian didn't dwell on it.

The family sat down at the table.

Today's dinner was a seafood feast, incredibly sumptuous.

It was the first ti eating these things, and even before Little Second sat down at the table, his mouth had already started watering.

Si Nian gave each of them a crab. He took his, frowning as he looked it over left and right, unsure how to start.

"Mom, Mom, why is this crab still tied up? It's already dead."

"Can you even eat this rope?"

He asked, his eyes wide with surprise.

Si Nian imdiately laughed. "Of course not."

"Then how are we supposed to eat it?"

Si Nian pulled out a small hamr.

She thought of sothing and looked at Zhou Yueshen. "By the way, Xiao Han said he wants to raise fish. I saw there's an unused pond in our yard. How about we clean it out for Xiao Han to keep fish?"

Zhou Yueshen reached out and took the small hamr from her hand. He thodically cracked open the crab claws for the children and handed them over before saying, "Alright, I'll clean it up tomorrow."

Si Nian continued, "Xiao Dong also doesn't have a proper desk for howork. They've been doing it at the living room table all the ti. It's not good for their necks and they might beco nearsighted if it goes on long-term. There's a study on the third floor; we could have a desk made for the two of them to use for their howork."

Zhou Yueshen nodded in agreent. "Good idea."

Si Nian: "There's also a children's room on the second floor. Yao Yao is getting older too; she can't always sleep with us and her brothers. We should get her a small bed while we're at it."

Zhou Yueshen listened carefully, realizing that on just their first day after moving in, Si Nian had already thought of everything.

He, as the father, really wasn't doing his part, letting her worry about everything.

He glanced apologetically at the three happily eating children, then looked back at Si Nian and said, "Alright."

The family happily enjoyed their dinner. anwhile, back at the Si household, Liu Dongdong, who had just returned, noticed there were guests.

"Dongdong's back, hurry up and start cooking! Make it a bit more lavish today, we have guests," Si's Father said with a jovial laugh.

Liu Dongdong imdiately lowered her head ekly in acknowledgnt and went into the kitchen.

The couple sitting next to him asked curiously, "Big Brother, who's that?"

Si's Father said, "That's our family's nanny. Si Si introduced her before. She cooks quite well, so we kept her. Speaking of which, Second Brother, what brings you here today?"

Hearing this, the man asked, "Big Brother, I heard your Si Nian is going to beco a teacher at the city's Foreign Language Primary School, is that true?"

Si's Father looked at him puzzled. "How did you know about this?"

"Mom told . She said your mother told you. Big Brother, you're not being fair, keeping such good news from us?"

Si's Father frowned. He had only ntioned it casually to his mother.

He'd even told her not to spread it around.

How could she turn around and tell Second Brother's family?

He wasn't even a real second brother, why would he tell him?

Still, it wouldn't do to be rude. He smiled and said, "I only just heard about it myself not long ago, I'm not even sure if it's true yet."

The other man lit a cigarette for him and said ingratiatingly, "If it's your Si Nian, it's probably almost certain. She was always smart as a child."

Hearing this, Si's Father was quite pleased.

He lifted his chin slightly. "Yes, Si Nian has always been a good student since she was little."

"Even though she's not your biological daughter, you raised her for eighteen years. It's practically the sa as your own, right?"

Si's Father looked at him. "That's about right. But why are you suddenly asking about her today?"

The other man smiled obsequiously. "Big Brother, it's just that we were thinking... our child also wants to get into that school. We were hoping you could help by talking to Si Nian, maybe get us a spot?"

"We haven't seen Si Nian in a long ti; she probably wouldn't give us the ti of day. But you're her adoptive father, she's always respected you since she was little. If you spoke up, surely she'd agree to such a small request?"

This school wasn't just expensive; there were also many people trying to get in.

The spots they released each year were impossible to get.

But if you had an inside connection, it was definitely doable.

Si's Father was Si Nian's adoptive father. Even if not by blood, if he spoke, it should be no problem.

So he flattered him endlessly.

Si's Father snorted. "If I speak, it definitely won't be a problem. But Second Brother, I'm very busy with work these days, where would I find the ti to handle this sort of thing for you?"

He gave the two a sidelong glance.

The other man imdiately caught on, pulling sothing from his pocket and pressing it into his hand. "Of course, Big Brother, we couldn't possibly ask you to help for free. This little thing is for you, a token of our respect. If this matter is settled, we'll definitely co personally to thank you."

Si's Father felt the object in his hand. It was a fine piece of jade.

He had always loved such things. He imdiately smiled. "Alright, don't worry. When she cos, I'll get it done for you."

...

Liu Dongdong finished preparing the al. Watching the family chatting and laughing, she announced she was leaving and went out with a lunchbox.

The guests glanced at her a few more tis and asked, "Big Brother, who is your nanny delivering food to?"

Si's Father: "Of course it's for my son-in-law's place. Since Si Si had that incident, I thought no one was taking care of him, so I have Dongdong usually make a bit extra and send it over. Consider it a gesture of goodwill from us."

Hearing this, the other man's eyes flickered. He lowered his voice and said, "Big Brother, no offense, but that girl is quite pretty. Delivering food to a man every day, aren't you worried..."

Si's Father was taken aback for a mont, then laughed. "Nonsense! She's Si Si's good friend."

Hearing this, the couple exchanged a look.

Even so, the man in question was Fu Yang.

They say there wasn't a single girl in the entire military compound who didn't like him.

This girl wasn't bad-looking and seed very ek and submissive.

n liked that type.

But never mind, it had nothing to do with them anyway.

As long as the Si family helped them get a school spot.

What happened in the Si household was none of their business.

Si's Father was in a very good mood today.

Ever since Lin Sisi's incident, people had been subtly keeping their distance.

It had been a long ti since anyone ca to visit him.

And on top of that, they ca asking for a favor, bringing gifts and acting so humble. It made him feel like he was back in his glorious days.

He didn't give any other issues a second thought.

...

Liu Dongdong took the food to the Fu residence, only to be told that Fu Yang hadn't returned yet.

This situation had actually happened many tis before, but today she felt unusually restless and anxious.

She didn't know why.

Maybe it was because Si Nian's return gave her a sense of crisis.

She took a deep breath, gave the Fu family's luxurious house a long look, clenched her fists, and turned to leave.

anwhile, on the other side, an army-green SUV drove into Old East Street.

The driver, a guard, looked at the man resting in the back seat and said, "Regint Commander, this seems to be where the forr Division Commander lives. Should we pay a visit?"

Fu Yang slowly opened his eyes.