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

Part 116 Think

The little ones are so happy, not only do they get to ride motorcycles, but they also get to ride bicycles.

Si Nian rode around in a circle and saw him staring eagerly. She stopped and waved at him.

"Stone, come here."

Stone immediately ran to the door, his eyes shining brightly, and called out sweetly, "Auntie."

"Do you want to ride the bicycle?" Si Nian asked, patting his head.

Stone had a cheerful personality, unlike the older kids who were more reserved. He loudly replied, "Yes!" Si Nian liked Stone a lot. He was younger than the other two kids, only five years old, but he was well cared for.

His little face was chubby, and although a bit dusty, he was very endearing.

After some time of nurturing, both Xiao Dong and Xiao Han's health and spirits had improved significantly, and their faces had filled out a bit. But they still couldn't compare to Stone.

The chubby little boy immediately climbed onto the back seat of the bike and hugged Si Nian.

What seemed like an extravagant and shy thing for Zhou Zedong and Zhou Zehan to do, Stone did naturally.

A child's upbringing can change not only their personality but potentially affect their entire life.

The laughter and joy of the children at Si Nian's house were so captivating that passersby couldn't help but be drawn to the beautiful scene.

Because Si Nian and Zhou Yue Shen were getting married, people had been visiting the house continuously over the past few days.

The villagers weren't relatives of the Zhou family, but they had known each other for a long time. Since Zhou Yueshen ran a pig farm, everyone wanted to maintain good relations with him. Many of them came together to visit, bringing gifts like eggs and fruit.

Si Nian herself was a rural girl, and though she might not have eaten pork, she had seen pigs run. She was polite to those who were kind to her. Seeing a group of village wives come to visit, she naturally busied herself with welcoming them.

In the village, there weren't many things, but there were plenty of children. Each wife either had a child on her back or was holding one by the hand. Because Xiao Dong and Xiao Han were usually introverted, they rarely made friends outside and never brought other kids home to play. Only Stone, who lived nearby, was familiar with them. Previously, the atmosphere in the Zhou household was gloomy and uninviting, making everyone afraid to get close.

Now, with a bunch of kids visiting, they were all shy, clinging to their parents' legs and cautiously observing the Zhou house.

"Si Nian, we're not disturbing you, are we? We heard that you're getting married to Director Zhou in a few days. We haven't really had the chance to greet you before, so we thought we'd take this opportunity to chat."

These wives were actually quite young, some even younger than Si Nian, around sixteen or seventeen years old. In those days, people got married early. Many hadn't even finished elementary school and were busy arranging marriages by the age of fifteen or sixteen. By eighteen or nineteen, those who weren't married yet were considered old maids. They usually spent their free time chatting and planning outings together.

However, because Si Nian was so beautiful and seemed wealthy, being from the city, she gave off a sense of distance. Si Nian wasn't the type to go out of her way to socialize, so apart from knowing the wives who regularly brought meals to the pig farm, she hadn't interacted much with others.

Si Nian smiled politely and said, "You're not disturbing us at all. I'm delighted you came. Please, come in."

The visitors didn't stand on ceremony, especially since they planned to help out with the wedding. It was a good opportunity to get to know her better.

Although some unpleasant rumors about Si Nian had spread recently, they were quickly dispelled. Moreover, the matter of Zhou Laoda's betrothal gifts had shocked the entire area.

Since Si Nian came to the Zhou family, the changes in the household were evident to everyone. Seeing her manage a good life, make her husband willing to spend money on her, and be loved by the children, it was clear that she was an exceptional person.

Initially, the group of wives worried that Si Nian might not welcome them, but hearing her words, they felt pleasantly surprised. It was no wonder people who had interacted with her spoke highly of her; her charm was genuine. Her warm greeting instantly increased everyone's goodwill toward her.

Si Nian led the group of wives into the house. The last time they had visited was for Zhou Yueshen's first marriage. In the village, it was customary for women to visit and establish good relations when a girl got married, showing their welcome.

Previously, the Zhou household, despite its large house, was messy, with timid children hiding away. The oppressive atmosphere was suffocating. The previous wife, who had married from town, was arrogant and looked down on the rural women. She hadn't even offered them a glass of water, making their visits awkward and short.

Now, the Zhou house was clean and tidy, with a sweet fragrance in the air. The wives felt a bit restrained at first. Rural homes could be clean, but rarely this immaculate. Some had even gossiped that Zhou Laoda's wife must be neglecting household chores to stay so clean and pretty. Now, those skeptics should see this.

Xiao Lao Da and Xiao Lao Er had just finished their meal and were sitting at a table doing homework. Their hair was cut short, and they wore matching blue T-shirts and sports pants, different from the other children in the village.

Even their slippers were rubber ones with patterns on them. Nearby, Yaoyao looked even more well-groomed. Her skin was smooth and supple, and her big, bright eyes were striking. Si Nian had trimmed her soft hair, adorning her forehead with a pearl hairpin. She wore a pink dress and held a milk bottle, looking at everyone eagerly, like a beautiful porcelain doll.

The villagers couldn't help but compare their own kids, who had runny noses and rough appearances, to Si Nian's well-kept children, feeling a bit embarrassed. Someone remarked, "City folks sure raise their kids with great care. I never realized how beautiful Yaoyao is!"

"Exactly! Si Nian, you're really something."

"Si Nian, why does your house smell so nice? It's such a pleasant fragrance."

As someone started talking, others joined in with their questions. Si Nian smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I steamed some mung bean cakes this morning. Let me get some for you to try."

She had planned to make plenty of mung bean cakes for the kids visiting during her wedding. Mung beans were cheap, and children loved them. So, she had spent the morning steaming a lot of them, letting them cool now.

Xiao Lao Er, doing homework nearby, perked up at the mention of mung bean cakes. He had helped his mother make them in the morning.