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

Part 32 Visit the Lin family

Her features were radiant, naturally beautiful and delicate, without the need for makeup. Her lips were rosy, teeth white, and when she smiled, two small dimples appeared on her cheeks. Her eyes were curved, with long eyelashes that seemed to naturally line her eyes, making them appear even deeper and more captivating.

She was exceptionally skilled at taking care of children; in just a few days, Yao Yao seemed like a completely different person. Like Sinan herself, Yao Yao had become refined and elegant.

Zhou Yueshen noticed that she must be very clean and tidy. For example, she bathed and washed clothes every day, and kept the room immaculately clean. Despite being seemingly incompatible with this rural environment, her presence had transformed not just the house but the entire surroundings, turning ordinary buildings into something akin to charming cottages in a garden.

How to describe her? It was as if a pure white rose lived among the weeds.

In that moment, Zhou Yueshen found himself somewhat entranced.

Feeling a tug on his pant leg, he lowered his gaze to see his daughter looking up at him with her beautiful, clean face, holding out the small bottle to him, bringing him back to reality. Sinan also noticed him and was slightly surprised. "Are you done so soon?"

Zhou Yueshen bent down to lift his daughter up, nodding. "Yes, I finished early. I'll head over now."

It was autumn, a busy season for farming, and going early might allow him to lend a hand with the agricultural work. Although Zhou Yueshen had given Sinan a week's time not just for her sake but for his own, it was clear that he was quite satisfied with her.

Sinan could sense the change in his attitude towards her. He was no longer as aloof as when they first met, adopting a more relaxed demeanor. She smiled at him, aware of the hard work he had been putting in on the farm every day.

Knowing that the previous owner's family were farmers, she had dressed accordingly in practical clothing. She couldn't just go back and do nothing.

As they descended the stairs, Sinan noticed the basket in the yard filled with pork legs and rumps, alongside newly bought eggs, a bag of rice, what seemed to be an expensive bottle of liquor, and a pack of cigarettes. She discreetly tucked away the candies and biscuits she was carrying.

Sinan felt out of place at this moment. She couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur and extravagance of Zhou Yueshen's gestures. Her mouth opened and closed a few times before she finally asked, "Isn't this too much?"

"They're your family, it's only right," Zhou Yueshen explained calmly, observing her surprised expression.

Sinan retracted her dropped jaw. In truth, she was quite a selfish person. She wasn't very familiar with her new family and wasn't clear about the three thousand yuan situation. Her intention in returning this time was simply to inquire about the money and to see what kind of people they were. She hadn't planned to bring too much with her. One concern was that she didn't want to attract greedy behavior. If she showed generosity now, they might come back asking for more later.

However, she couldn't express these thoughts to Zhou Yueshen. Nevertheless, this gesture indirectly told her that he held her in high regard, and that's why he took such care in preparing everything.

Thinking about this,Sinian's face couldn't help but flush slightly.

"Thank you for your help."

"Don't mention it."Zhou YueShen nodded slightly, taking the small package of candies and cookies from her hand. Though not much, these items were not cheap compared to meat.

With effortless ease,Zhou YueShen hoisted up the large basket of goods, not even bending at the waist.

With one hand carrying the rest of the items,Sinian found herself empty-handed. She quickly tookYaoyao's hand, grabbed the keys, and locked the door. Then the two of them set off towards the direction of the林 family's village.

Walking besideZhou YueShen withYaoyao in her arms,Sinian felt that it wasn't too hot, despite the bright sun. However, due to carryingYaoyao,Zhou YueShen kept his pace slow.

But even so,Sinian's arms soon began to ache, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead.

In fact, she wasn't usually so delicate, but the original body had never faced any hardships and couldn't bear any discomfort. Naturally, her body's sensations affected her nerves.

AlthoughYaoyao could walk, she did so very slowly.Zhou YueShen stopped in his tracks, his voice low: "Sīniàn, hand meYaoyao."

It was the first timeSinian had heard him call her name. His voice was much deeper than that of a young man, and hearing him say her name was dangerously attractive.

Sinian regretted her previous preference for innocent high school boys.

Wiping the sweat from her brow, she handed the child over without hesitation. "Let me take that," she said, busy taking the cigarettes and alcohol from him. Compared to carrying the child, the cigarettes and alcohol were much lighter.

Zhou YueShen didn't say anything, and the two continued on their way. Passing through a stretch of farmland, the people around warmly greetedZhou YueShen . He seemed to be quite popular in the village, and even these people's eyes held a hint of flattery.

Meanwhile,Zhou YueShen responded to everyone with the same indifference. It wasn't until they had left that people couldn't resist speaking up.

"You see, thatSinian is really lucky. XiaoZhou just went over there and brought back so many good things. Those pork legs and pork buttocks, they must weigh at least a hundred pounds each. And there's a big bag of rice, cigarettes, and liquor—all bought from the best places. The Lin family's ancestral graves must be smoking by now."

"That's right. I heard they only gave a dowry of three thousand last month, and now they're bringing all these things over. I heard that thisSinian wasn't even raised by the Lin family. XiaoZhou is just too generous."

Everyone was envious and jealous.

"What's the use of being so good? If they don't want a son, all the money they earn in the future will go to their own family. She's just a placeholder after marriage. I'm not envious at all."

"That's true. Nowadays, without their own son, who will take care of her in old age? ThisSinian is really foolish. Does she think with XiaoZhou's conditions, she'll have a chance to have children?"

Although everyone was envious and jealous, they didn't dare to act impulsively. After all,Zhou YueShen had made it clear that he didn't want children. His few kids were all from theZhou family and would never favor outsiders. It might not be apparent now while they were still young, but when the youngerZhous grew up and got married, she might be the first one to be pushed out. She might be in the limelight now, but who knew how miserable her future might be.

As they watchedSinian's figure recede, they muttered to themselves.

Meanwhile,Sinian andZhou YueShen had already arrived at the Lin family village. The Lin family village was indeed not far away but even more remote, nestled within the mountains. Similar to Xingfu Village, it was divided into three teams, with the first team at the bottom, the second team in the middle, and the third team at the top. They had walked along a mountain path, and after a turn, they could see the village. The village was surrounded by mountains to the west, most of which had been developed into terraced fields. The path they took down the mountain was rough and rugged, quite a contrast compared to Xingfu Village. However,Sinian had heard thatZhou YueShen had expanded his farming business, which had boosted the economy of Xingfu Village.