Reborn in the 1980s: I became a stepmother in the 1980s

Part 27 Are you too narcissistic?

Fu Yao was momentarily stunned. Then he chuckled disdainfully, "So you're suggesting that she deliberately pretended not to see me? Trying to attract my attention? This woman's scheming is getting heavier by the day. Too bad she won't have the chance, no matter how she tries to manipulate others."

The driver was taken aback. "Young Master, are you suggesting that Miss Sini came here after finding out about your whereabouts from someone else?"

Fu Yao responded confidently, "Otherwise? How else could she have known I was coming here today?"

The driver was momentarily speechless. "Perhaps... she was just here to catch a ride."

Hearing this, Fu Yao narrowed his eyes. "Uncle Liu, what do you mean? Do you think I'm delusional? Or did Sini offer you something to speak up for her?"

Uncle Liu felt that way, but he didn't dare to say it aloud. Upon hearing the latter sentence, he felt overwhelmed and quickly said, "I was just speculating, Young Master. Please don't misunderstand."

Fu Yao snorted coldly, his previous good mood completely gone.

An hour later, Sini returned to Happiness Village with bags full of purchases. It was almost six o'clock, the time when everyone finished their farm work and headed home. Coincidentally, they bumped into Sini.

Seeing her carrying so many bags of purchases, some people couldn't help but feel envious, while others were jealous. The news of the city girl marrying Zhou Yue Shen had already spread throughout the village. Now, seeing Sini come back with so many things after just a few days, some villagers who were used to being frugal couldn't help but feel critical.

A woman walked over, revealing yellow teeth that hadn't been brushed in twenty years. "From the Zhou family, you're being too extravagant. You've only been here for a few days, and you're spending so much money. It's really not like you value your own money."

"Yeah, although our Little Zhou can earn money, you shouldn't spend it like this. Not to speak ill, but you really don't know how to live a frugal life."

"You can't bring your bad habits from the city to the countryside," the woman said sternly.

Sini smiled faintly. "Auntie is right, although I'm spending my own money."

The woman didn't believe her at all. "How can a young girl like you have so much money? Stop bragging."

"Auntie, who says girls can't have money? I graduated from high school and worked as a broadcaster at a radio station in the city. I earn more in a month than your whole family. So why wouldn't I have money?"

The woman felt like she had been caught off guard.

"A broadcaster? That's a prestigious job! They might not understand it, but many families in the village have radios. They've heard of the people who talk on them, the broadcasters."

In rural areas, girls around Sini's age are usually married and stay at home to cook and take care of children. They rarely have their own income. However, life in the city is different and much better in many ways. Suddenly, the way people looked at Sini changed.

The woman felt embarrassed and unhappy. When she got home, she happened to meet Auntie Liu and asked, "Do you know anything about this Sini?"

The two had a good relationship and often chatted about family matters. Liu Auntie knew about her helping out the Zhou family with childcare. Liu Auntie asked her suspiciously, "Sinie? Why do you ask about her?"

The woman intensified her storytelling about the encounter with Sini. Hearing this, Auntie Liu's eyes turned red with jealousy. She knew better than anyone that Zhou Yueshen was generous. Sini had been here for a few days and hadn't even gone to work. What nonsense was she talking about being a broadcaster? Would a broadcaster come to this rural area?

She immediately assumed Sini was lying and was probably spending Zhou Yueshen's money. These past few days, Auntie Liu had been waiting for Zhou Yueshen to come and was hoping to use the opportunity to ask for a raise. But not only did he not come, she heard news of Sini spending Zhou Yueshen's money. Unable to sit still, she hurriedly thought of going to the Zhou family. However, she had second thoughts and turned around, heading to the breeding farm instead.

The Fu Family.

Fu Qianqian was in a good mood today, humming a tune as she returned home, only to run into her gloomy-looking elder brother. She was startled and asked, "Big brother, why are you glaring at me?"

Fu Yang narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Fu Qianqian, what did you say to Sini today?"

Fu Qianqian paused for a moment, then realized and replied, "I didn't say anything."

"Didn't say anything? Didn't you tell her I was going to the station today?" Fu Yang's voice carried some anger. "How many times have I told you not to tell anyone about my whereabouts, especially the people from the Si family? Do you take my words lightly?"

"Big brother, what are you saying? I don't understand. When did I tell anyone about your whereabouts?"

Feeling unfairly blamed, Fu Qianqian was also getting angry, and she shouted back.

Fu Yang's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion. "Today, you're the only one who interacted with Sini. Besides you, who else would tell her I'm going to the station?"

Hearing this, Fu Qianqian was stunned, astonished by her brother's narcissism. "Big brother, you don't think Sini went to the station just to stalk you, do you?"

Fu Yang squinted. "What do you mean?"

Fu Qianqian couldn't help but chuckle. "Big brother, you're too self-absorbed, haha. How can you think that Sini going to the station is all about you? Clearly, she just wants to go home. This is the only station in town for returning home, and it's not like only you can go there. Are you out of your mind?"

After saying this, she reached out and patted Fu Yang's head. "No fever, huh? Why are you talking nonsense then?"

Fu Yang's face darkened instantly.

Seeing his reaction, Fu Qianqian withdrew her smile and said earnestly, "Big brother, trust me, I really didn't say anything. Besides, how would I know you were going to the station today? You never told me. Maybe she's just there to go home. Is she really waiting for you at the station?"

Fu Qianqian asked curiously.

If it weren't for that, big brother wouldn't have to be so angry, right?

Fu Yang paused for a moment, realizing his expression was somewhat subtle.

Indeed, Sini didn't... confront him; she just happened to be there. Now that he thought about it, it was a bit strange. If she really came to confront him, she wouldn't have the mood to eat, would she? Thinking about the possibility of a misunderstanding, Fu Yang's expression was uglier than if he had swallowed a fly.

As the sun set, Sini finally arrived home. Outside, Zhou Yuedong was sitting on a small stool, washing clothes at the doorstep. The big yellow dog lay lazily, half asleep.

When Sini entered the house, the big yellow dog stood up first, wagging its tail, indicating it was hungry. Zhou Yuedong, upon seeing her, also froze for a second, then quickly got up, wiping his hands on his clothes. Seeing her, little Yao Yao, who had been playing all day, was excited. She quickly let go of Sini's hand and ran over with wobbly steps. Zhou Yuedong hugged his sister tightly.

"Yayaya~" Yao Yao stuffed the candied fruit skewer into her brother's mouth. Although she couldn't speak, her expression clearly conveyed the message: "It's delicious, brother, eat it quickly!"

Zhou Yuedong hurriedly blocked it, saying, "Yao Yao, you eat it, brother won't eat."

Yao Yao licked it again, although the candied fruit had started to melt, she enjoyed it very much. Her beautiful big eyes narrowed, and her face was filled with a satisfied smile.

Sini glanced at them and then entered the house. Inside, Zhou Yuehan was lying on the table doing homework. When he saw her come back, he sat up abruptly. However, not seeing his little sister, he immediately showed a look of panic.