Lazy Stepmother of the 70s Island

Chapter 83: Overthinking

Ning Xue fainted from anger. It was certain that this matter couldn't be kept a secret, and Ning Tang naturally overheard the conversation between Ning Xue and Sanwa.

Her initial reaction upon hearing about it was speechlessness. She then asked Sanwa, "You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

Sanwa blinked innocently and said, "No, I didn't."

Ning Tang narrowed her eyes and said, "Do you believe that yourself?"

Sanwa stuck out their tongue and said, "Okay, I admit I intentionally provoked her. She always looks down on me and my older siblings, and says those unpleasant things." They muttered under their breath, "Who knew she couldn't handle being provoked."

Ning Tang said, "It's fine, consider it a lesson for her. But next time, if someone asks you, don't divulge everything, alright?"

Sanwa nodded. They understood that it's wise not to show off all the benefits they receive. It's better to keep them hidden, as it prevents others from becoming envious.

When it came to Ning Xue, they had disclosed in detail all the benefits they received at the Navy Swimming Team Training Base. However, they were more reserved when discussing it with others and wouldn't reveal everything.

After all, the treatment they received at the Navy Swimming Team Training Base was exceptionally generous. As a young child, earning so much money naturally attracted envy.

Shen Lie said, "After hearing about all the benefits that Sanwa enjoys, do you think Ning Xue will feel jealous?"

Ning Tang replied, "If she feels jealous, then so be it."

Ning Xue only saw Sanwa wearing sixteen sets of clothes in a year, expensive swimming trunks that cost three hundred yuan, and a monthly salary of thirty yuan. She didn't see the sweat and tears shed during their training or how their skin wrinkled and turned pale from the pool.

It could only be said that Sanwa deserved the benefits they received, and if Ning Xue felt jealous, it was her own fault.

Interrupted by Ning Xue, Sanwa naturally couldn't swim that day. After all, she had fainted, and it took quite an effort for Sanwa to carry her to the clinic while busy pinching her acupoint.

While Ning Xue was still at home recovering, Sanwa finally had the opportunity to go swimming at the seaside.

When they went to the beach, they brought two small buckets with them. They swam and collected seafood at the same time. By the end of the morning, their swimming training for the day was over, and the two small buckets were full.

Upon returning home, Ning Tang saw Sanwa all wet and immediately knew that they had gone swimming. She scolded, "You dare to go swimming during this month? It's fortunate that you're on Hailang Island. In February, the sun is still shining brightly, and the weather is warm. If it were in Shangan Village or a northern city, try jumping into a small river, and you'll either hit your head on the ice or turn into an ice popsicle."

Sanwa chuckled and changed the subject, holding up the two small buckets. "Mom, look at what I brought back."

Ning Tang lowered her head to take a look and found that the buckets contained small crabs, freshwater shrimps, and oysters.

The small crabs were the kind with red and white patterns on their pincers. They weren't very big, about the size of half a palm, indicating that there wasn't much meat inside.

The freshwater shrimps were known as "Lugu shrimp" or "wealthy and auspicious shrimp." They were quite plump, and Ning Tang estimated that they were about the length of her palm. They should have a golden-yellow shrimp paste inside.