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

Part 126 Gloat

And at that moment, inside the house, Si Nian had already been escorted to the second floor where the wedding room was arranged. Although the wedding gown was beautiful, it was quite heavy, and in this weather, she was sweating profusely. After changing into the red cheongsam she had bought herself, her slender figure was accentuated, exuding charm and allure. The expensive attire was not without reason; the fabric was light and comfortable, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Wearing it made her appear both noble and dignified, incredibly attractive. Si Nian's hair was already neatly arranged, with red pearl flowers adding a touch of elegance without being ostentatious, making her dazzling face even more striking.

Si Nian stood up and walked to the second-floor window. Just as she opened it to let in some fresh air, she saw the Si family standing at the doorway.

Lin Sisi was the first to regain her senses. Seeing her parents' bewildered expressions, she quickly reassured them, "Mom, Dad, Uncle Li and the others probably just saw that there's a banquet being held here, so they came over out of curiosity. After all, the Zhou family is the largest pig-breeding household in the village, so it's normal for them to come." The Zhou family didn't have many relatives, so they surely had nothing to do with these bigwigs. But Lin Sisi knew that Zhou Yueshen had indeed led the economic development of the entire village, making him a well-known figure in Xingfu Village. It wasn't surprising that these bigwigs, coming to investigate, would naturally focus on the Zhou family. Therefore, knowing Zhou Yueshen wasn't unusual.

Upon hearing this, Si's father and mother finally snapped out of their daze. Zhang Cuimei let out a sigh of relief first, "I knew Director Li and the others wouldn't come here for no reason. So that's it?" In that split second just now, she had actually thought that Director Li and the others knew someone surnamed Zhou. How ridiculous!

It seems like I've been overthinking things. My daughter is right; Director Li and the others must have come to the countryside for investigation and happened to pass by here, seeing people gathering for a banquet, so they came over to join. I've heard before that Director Li likes to join in on the fun. Now it seems to be true. "In that case, we need to hurry in and remind Nian Nian and that Zhou family not to offend anyone due to their ignorance," Zhang Cuimei said hastily.

Si's father snapped out of it upon hearing this. Although he felt something was off, since both his wife and daughter said so, he didn't dwell on it. Just a moment ago, he even thought that Director Li and the others were relatives of the Zhou family, which startled him! No matter how powerful the Zhou family is, they're just pig farmers in the countryside. It's impossible for them to know a director from the city, let alone come to attend his wedding personally. Even at the Fu family's banquet, these three individuals might not necessarily show up, let alone the Zhou family. After realizing this, Si's father patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief, leading his wife and daughter into the Zhou family's residence.

There were festive stickers on the doors around, and many people were gathered. Not only locals but also people from nearby villages had come. Although they weren't relatives, everyone had bought pork from the Zhou family, so naturally, they wanted to show their faces in front of the pig farm owner's wife. Moreover, they had heard that Si Nian was easy to get along with, so everyone was curious to come and see for themselves. Compared to the last life when she married Lin Sisi, which was sparsely attended and lacked any festive atmosphere, it was like night and day. Lin Sisi was feeling extremely frustrated. Just walking this short distance, she heard praises for Si Nian from several people.

Lin Sisi sneered inwardly. What's the point of putting on such a show? The most troublesome part of the Zhou family is still those three children. The youngest one might not be a problem since he's still too young to understand, but the older two are real oddballs. Especially the eldest one, he gives off such a sinister vibe. I heard it's because his mother and Zhou Yueshen's previous woman poisoned them against women, making them resentful towards them! They treated me like an enemy as soon as I entered the door in the previous life. I don't like them at all. Zhou Yueshen is being so generous now; Si Nian must think she's hit the jackpot, right? But once she's married into this family, she'll have a hard time! She'll get what's coming to her sooner or later!

Just as she was thinking this, she saw Zhou Yuedong walking with a bowl of cold-looking food in his hand, heading in Si Nian's direction. Lin Sisi's eyes lit up. Indeed, Zhou Zedong, with his narrow-mindedness, wouldn't allow Si Nian to marry into the family so easily, especially when Zhou Yueshen treats her so well. He must be worried about his own and his siblings' positions in the Zhou family. This selfish and narrow-minded child is capable of anything when it comes to his siblings' safety. Although she divorced Zhou Yueshen later on, she had heard for many years that Zhou Zedong, who returned as a researcher, did the first thing: sent his first stepmother, who had already been released from prison, back to jail. Si Nian thinking she'll have a smooth sailing life in the Zhou family is simply wishful thinking! The more triumphant she is now, the more tragic her future will be! Maybe Zhou Yuedong is planning to trap her right now? Considering how much Zhou Yueshen values his two children, he'll definitely take their side. Thinking of this, Lin Sisi became excited and quickly pulled her parents, wanting them to watch the drama. "Mom, Dad, look, where's Sister Si Nian? She looks so beautiful today."

She nodded towards Si Nian's direction. The couple from the Si family were busy looking for Li and his group. Hearing this, they subconsciously looked over and saw several children rushing towards Si Nian. One of the teenagers, with a cold temperament and a indifferent expression, caught their attention. Such demeanor didn't seem fitting for someone of his age.

"That's Zhou Yueshen's eldest son, Zhou Yuedong. I heard he was abused by his mother before, and his personality is a bit strange. I wonder if Si Nian will be targeted by him here," Lin Sisi pretended to be worried.

The parents of the Si family were shocked to hear this. "Is that the son of that Zhou family? I knew he looked weird. Such a young age and already with such a dark complexion, it's scary!" Zhang Cuimei commented.

Seeing the boy still holding the soup, the couple worriedly said, "Could it be that he's thinking of pouring it on Si Nian?"

Being a stepmother these days isn't easy. Some children have so many evil thoughts. There was a woman in their unit who was pushed down the stairs by her stepchildren, and her legs were broken. It was quite tragic. In the countryside, things might be even darker.

Just thinking about it made Zhang Cuimei's scalp tingle.

The father furrowed his brows. His immediate concern wasn't that his daughter would be splashed with soup but rather the embarrassment it would cause. After all, it was supposed to be a joyous occasion, yet they were under the scrutiny, mockery, or concern of this family of three.

Zhou Zedong had already walked up to Si Nian. Lin Sisi held her breath. The father wanted to step forward—

Then, in the next moment, Zhou Zedong held up the bowl of soup with both hands, looked up at Si Nian, and said, "Mom and Dad asked me to bring you some soup to drink."

Before he could finish his sentence, the faces of the Si family turned red with embarrassment, their previous dark, indifferent, and selfish expressions melting away. Lin Sisi: "?"