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

Part 164 Expose

Mom Lin paused for a moment and shook her head. "No, I'm just here to buy something. I happened to see you and wanted to say hello. By the way, this is my daughter, Si Nian. Nian Nian, this is Dong Dong."

Only then did Liu Dongdong notice Si Nian standing behind. Of course, she knew who this person was because Si Nian's name was often mentioned in the military compound.

But this was the first time she had seen her in person.

At first glance, she was stunned.

Even though she had been in the city for so long, it was the first time she had seen such a beautiful woman.

A face that was unforgettable at first sight.

For a moment, some confusion spread in her mind. She discreetly observed Si Nian's appearance and outfit.

Then, she shyly smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Liu Dongdong."

"Hello."

Si Nian, being who she was, could easily discern the look in Liu Dongdong's eyes. She smiled thoughtfully. Indeed, it was a face that didn't stand out but had a lasting impact. No wonder she could outlive the second female lead; it seemed there was a reason for it.

"I heard you have a good relationship with Si Si?" Si Nian asked with a smile.

Mom Lin glanced at her daughter.

She had just said they weren't familiar, so why would her daughter ask such a question?

Liu Dongdong was taken aback for a moment, then her eyes flickered as she nodded. "Yes, we're classmates."

Si Nian nodded.

"No wonder. Previously, the police misunderstood that Si Si was involved in the disappearance related to the 3,000 yuan bride price. Fortunately, you helped clear her name. I heard from my sister-in-law that it was raining heavily that morning, and Si Si went to find you. She caught a cold when she came back, which shows how close you two are."

Zhou Sui Sui, standing nearby with a bewildered expression: "Did I ever say that?"

Liu Dongdong thought carefully. It did rain that day, but Lin Si Si didn't come to find her. She wasn't sure if Si Si caught a cold either. But seeing the whole family staring at her, she could only smile and nod. "Yes, Si Si told me she wasn't their biological child. She was very sad and said she didn't want to leave you all."

Mom Lin was taken aback by this. Her daughter had been eager to leave, and she had felt disappointed, though she couldn't stop her from pursuing a better life. Hearing this made her feel a bit sad. But now that her biological daughter had returned, she felt a sense of happiness she had never experienced before.

Mom Lin looked lovingly at her daughter beside her, feeling incredibly happy.

Si Nian sighed, seeing her mother and sister-in-law completely unaware. If she hadn't been suspicious of Lin Si Si, they might never have known where the 3,000 yuan actually went.

"How is Si Si doing now?" Mom Lin asked. "Is she doing well?"

Liu Dongdong, thinking of something, glanced at Si Nian and said, "I heard that Si Si is getting married soon. You didn't know?"

"What?" Mom Lin was surprised.

Si Nian glanced at her.

Liu Dongdong continued, "Since I live in the city, I ran into Si Si. She told me about it. I thought you all knew. Maybe she hasn't had the chance to tell you yet."

Seeing Si Nian staring at her, she added, "I heard the man she's marrying is an officer. I'm really envious of Si Si."

Mom Lin instinctively glanced at Si Nian. She knew that her daughter previously had an engagement with someone in the military compound and had heard that the other party's family was quite well-off. Could it be...

Sensing the strange atmosphere, Liu Dongdong realized she had achieved her goal and said, "It should be on the 12th, which is in a week. I hope you can come. I have other things to do, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying goodbye, she turned and left.

Mom Lin was still in shock over this news. Si Nian, however, didn't seem too surprised. After all, the male and female leads did end up getting married earlier due to some misunderstandings. The male lead already had feelings for the female lead by then, so he didn't refuse.

Liu Dongdong noted everything carefully, unable to sabotage things under Lin Si Si's watchful eye. She pondered and finally directed her gaze toward the original protagonist, who was madly in love with Fu Yang. She used these words to provoke the protagonist into ruining the wedding.

Of course, the protagonist was successfully angered by her words and, disregarding her dignity, ran to the military compound to cause trouble for Lin Si Si, making a scene that everyone knew about, earning a terrible reputation.

It seemed today's encounter was likely driven by the plot as well. After all, she, as the malicious second female lead, had to find out about this matter.

"Nian Nian, are you okay?" Mom Lin asked worriedly.

Si Nian withdrew her gaze and chuckled, "Why wouldn't I be okay?"

Mom Lin had been worried that she would be upset, but seeing her daughter's faint smile, she was momentarily puzzled.

"Then why didn't you say anything just now?"

"Because I was wondering why she would tell such a lie," Si Nian replied.

Mom Lin was stunned. "A lie?"

She thought of something and immediately looked at her daughter with a pained expression. Did her daughter really not want to accept the fact that her fiancé was going to marry Lin Si Si and believed that the other party was lying to her?

Si Nian met her mother's sympathetic gaze.

It seemed like they were not on the same page at all. She rubbed her temples in frustration and said, "Mom, do you remember the day you came to find me, only Sister-in-law and Lin Si Si were home?"

"Of course, I remember."

That day, to meet their biological daughter, they got up early and put on their best clothes, even taking out items they had been saving. They bought many things and, along with their son, went to the military compound.

Carrying large bags, they reached the gate of the military compound, just wanting to see their daughter. However, Si Nian ignored them completely. Later, it rained heavily, causing her husband's leg ailment to flare up, leaving him in pain for days.

When they returned home, the 3,000 yuan bride price was stolen. That day was the darkest day in the Lin family's history. How could she not remember it clearly? She remembered it all vividly but didn't understand why her daughter was bringing it up now.

"Mom, do you remember what Liu Dongdong just said? She claimed Lin Si Si went to see her, saying she didn't want to leave you. I mentioned it rained in the morning, and she didn't seem to realize. But it rained in the afternoon that day, not in the morning."

Mom Lin's eyes widened as she recalled the details. "Yes, it rained in the afternoon. How could I forget that?"

Zhou Sui Sui quickly added, "Yes, I was also puzzled by why Aunt said that. I thought it was because the weather in the city is different from the countryside. Sometimes it rains on one side and is sunny on the other."

Lin Si Si wasn't caught in the rain that day but did catch a cold. She felt very guilty about the missing 3,000 yuan and fell ill, which made the whole family feel sorry for her. So when Si Nian said that earlier, she didn't object. However, she had never mentioned Lin Si Si's illness to Si Nian. Could it be that Aunt remembered incorrectly?

Mom Lin was still confused. "What do you mean? I don't quite understand."

"Mom, remember when the police came to investigate the missing 3,000 yuan? Lin Si Si said she went to find a classmate, so the police checked with the people she knew, but none of them knew about it. After questioning Lin Si Si, they found out the person she went to see was Liu Dongdong, and Liu Dongdong helped confirm her alibi."