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

Part 244 Extra jealous

In the past, she and Si Nian had been like enemies, always at odds. Now that Si Nian was in trouble, with her own parents not caring for her, Fu Qianqian found herself thinking about her instead.

As Ms. Zheng thought of Si Nian, her mind wandered to her son's rocky romantic path. She couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh.

If she had known Lin Sisi would turn out this way, she shouldn't have pushed her son to get the marriage certificate just because he was getting older.

Now everyone in the military compound knew how blind she had been as a mother, introducing her outstanding son to a thief.

While the details of the marriage certificate weren't widely known, it was clear that Fu Yang had been entangled and had to submit a marriage report.

The higher-ups had found out, and with her son at such a crucial point in his career, there was no easy way to just get a divorce.

Ms. Zheng was overwhelmed with worry, her hair turning gray from stress.

Just as she was sighing, someone knocked on the door.

"Hello, is Captain Fu home?"

Ms. Zheng quickly got up and walked outside, only to see Li Xiuhua accompanied by several people in military uniforms.

Ms. Zheng's eyes narrowed immediately. "Yes, he's home, talking with his father upstairs. And you are...?"

Her gaze landed on the woman in the middle, who appeared to be in her late twenties, with a striking and cool demeanor. But what surprised her most was the two bars and three stars on the woman's shoulder—she held the same rank as her son.

Ms. Zheng was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained her composure, her eyes bright as she led the visitors inside.

Just then, Fu Yang came down the stairs.

Seeing the guests, he paused slightly. "Commander Yang?"

Yang Yujie nodded slightly. "Captain Fu."

Meanwhile, Fu Qianqian, who was tidying up to head out, caught sight of the woman visiting her brother and couldn't help but glance over a couple of times.

She noticed her mother smiling like a flower beside them and quickly drew a conclusion.

Wasn't this the strong woman her brother often talked about?

Oh my God, so her brother had a thing for older women?

She shot her brother a teasing glance, a smirk on her face.

Fu Yang frowned, puzzled by her expression.

Fu Qianqian stuck her tongue out playfully. "I'm heading out now~"

Fu Yang noticed the items she was holding and glanced at the box on the floor. If he remembered correctly, Fu Qianqian was going to see Si Nian.

He clenched his fist, then turned his attention to Yang Yujie. "Commander Yang, what brings you here?"

"Qianqian, be back early," Ms. Zheng called out as she sent her daughter out without turning around, letting out a sigh. If it weren't for the fact that she had bought all women's items, she might have thought her daughter was sneaking out for a date.

After giving that reminder, she spotted Liu Dongdong standing at the door.

She paused. "Dongdong, back again with food?"

Liu Dongdong nodded, a bit shy. "Yes, Aunt Fu. I heard Captain Fu was back, so..."

Ms. Zheng wasn't keen on having too much contact with the Si family. She could no longer accept her son being involved with Lin Sisi, that thief.

Once the situation stabilized, the marriage had to end.

Naturally, she didn't want Liu Dongdong coming around repeatedly. She had hinted before, both directly and indirectly, that he should stop bringing food.

But when Liu Dongdong wore an expression that suggested he couldn't leave without delivering the food, Ms. Zheng found it hard to speak up. After all, this was a matter between their two families, and she didn't want to harm the girl.

She had heard that Liu Dongdong came from a rural background and had worked hard to secure this job. It made her feel sympathetic.

However, seeing an outstanding woman of similar age to her son, she felt it was crucial not to let a moment of discomfort ruin her son's future happiness.

Her expression turned serious. "I'm sorry, Dongdong, but Captain Fu has business to discuss. You should head back."

Liu Dongdong's expression faltered, and her disappointment was evident. She hadn't seen Fu Yang in nearly a month.

Without waiting for a response, Ms. Zheng turned and walked away.

Feeling disheartened, Liu Dongdong returned to the Si family home. Just as she walked in, her father, freshly returned, informed her with a note of urgency, "Your sister is looking for you."

Upon hearing that, Liu Dongdong's face went pale.

Meanwhile, as the school year approached, Si Nian was busy catching up on tasks. She had just enjoyed a relaxing bath and was applying some of the high-end luxury products that Fu Qianqian had gifted her.

With Fu Qianqian around, she never lacked for such pampering items. Just a few days ago, Fu Qianqian had come over, dumped a pile of gifts, and cheerfully declared that her brother had found his soulmate, promising not to bother Si Nian anymore. Then she happily left with just a small jar of pickled radish.

Si Nian couldn't help but think how silly that was. With all the wonderful gifts she had received, Fu Qianqian had only taken a jar of pickled radish and a small bag of pastries.

While she appreciated the gesture, it felt a bit awkward, especially since there was likely an element of her previous work involved. Still, since Fu Qianqian seemed to enjoy those little snacks, Si Nian decided to make a batch to send her as a thank-you gift.

With her house running low on mung beans, she finished getting ready, grabbed a basket, and took Yaoyao with her to go shopping.

She also recalled that the older couple at the Jiang household enjoyed these treats, so she thought to buy a bit more.

However, the two adults nearby didn't seem to notice. Aunt Jiang immediately handed some fruit to Si Nian, saying, "Nian Nian, dear, I bought some fruit for you to take home."

Si Nian was used to Aunt Jiang's kindness and didn't usually refuse. But when she saw the shriveled apples in her hand, she paused. It wasn't that she was picky; it was just that the person in front of her didn't seem like someone who would skimp on fruit.

Aunt Jiang seemed to understand her hesitation and explained, "I just bought these from an elderly vendor over there. She said she had only a few left and sold them to me cheaply. I felt sorry for her at her age, so I bought them."

Si Nian blinked, and her first reaction was to realize Aunt Jiang had been taken advantage of. This kind of thing usually happened to naïve college students, not someone as astute as Aunt Jiang.

Not wanting to embarrass her, Si Nian decided against pointing it out. Just as she was about to toss the apples into her basket, she noticed a layer of dust on her hand. Rubbing it lightly, a faint, unpleasant odor wafted up to her nose, and her expression changed immediately.