[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry":3,"chapter-the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-147":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Beautiful Stepmother from the Eighties: Marrying a Factory Director to Raise Kids",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1663587,2130,"Chapter 147","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-147",147,"\u003Cp>So she hadn’t been reading books at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, the original owner had brought quite a few books from her own home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn’t convenient for her to buy new ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as she picked them up, she realized they were all literary works—foreign classics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign language books were even annotated in delicate handwriting with a fountain pen, the notes meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Si Nian read, a strange memory suddenly surfaced in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was lost in thought for a long while until the voice of the Second Child snapped her out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, what kind of book is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Child held his completed homework, something he had made a daily habit of lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finish his homework, have Mom check it, and then receive praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never before had he felt that doing homework could bring such joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, he was curious because the book in Mom’s hands looked so strange—filled with combinations of \"a-b-c-d\" that he couldn’t understand no matter how hard he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom had been staring at it in a daze—was it a very important book to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Child couldn’t help but peek a few more times, though the dense letters made his eyes ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian snapped back to reality, her expression slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she finally understood why the original owner had so many foreign books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, the original owner’s dream had been to study abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been an outstanding student, and given her qualifications, studying overseas wouldn’t have been difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In those days, going abroad was no easy feat—it required not just money but also talent and rigorous screening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the original owner had met all the criteria, only to lose her chance because of her engagement to Fu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, she had given up not just her academic pursuits but also her dream of studying abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought it would lead to such an outcome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder she had taken her own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone assumed she had killed herself because she couldn’t bear to leave the Si Family, clinging desperately to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after reading the notes just now, Si Nian realized that the original owner had been utterly heartbroken—she truly hadn’t wanted to live anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To abandon everything for love, only to be abandoned by love in return—who could endure that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original owner’s feelings for Fu Yang had indeed been deep enough to evoke pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just a shame she had loved the wrong person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have met such a tragic end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refocused and noticed the Second Child’s curious gaze, then looked back at the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she remember that English wasn’t taught in rural areas yet—only in towns and cities was it given slight importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the Second Child, but even the Eldest Child probably hadn’t been exposed to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d likely have to wait until middle school, when they attended classes in town, to start learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was also why city kids found it easier—they were introduced to it much earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian, having majored in linguistics herself, knew just how crucial it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the best time to learn a language was during childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed the book and asked, \"Do you want to learn, Zehan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zehan’s eyes immediately sparkled as he nodded vigorously. \"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mom could understand something so strange, she must be amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he learned it, he’d be just as incredible as her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then when I have time, I’ll teach you and your brother. For now, it’s getting late—I’ll start dinner. You go play with your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zehan nodded excitedly. \"Yay! Time to play with Yaoyao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian went downstairs to prepare dinner. Just as she finished washing the rice, there was a knock at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun stood at the Zhou Family’s doorstep, clutching a bamboo basket, her expression uneasy as she looked at Si Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Zhu, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun awkwardly replied, \"I’m sorry, Sister Si Nian. About what happened with my family last time… I caused you trouble. This is just a few eggs I saved up—not much, but please take them for the kids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the basket to Si Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian glanced at the eggs inside and raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I never intended to help you,\" she said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Si Nian continued, \"I’m someone who avoids trouble. I didn’t plan on speaking up for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun’s face flushed with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… why did you…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of Zhang Qian. I was about to leave, but she dragged me into it. I couldn’t stand her disgusting attitude, so I stepped in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you don’t need to thank me or give me anything. It was just mutual benefit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun whispered, \"Regardless… if you hadn’t spoken up for me, I… I wouldn’t have known what to do…\" Her eyes reddened as she lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‍got lucky this time—I could explain things for you. But you must realize someone is clearly targeting you. I can help once, but not forever. Some things only you can resolve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian’s tone was calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun’s lips trembled, her face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian knew she understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some things weren’t as simple as wanting to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without walking in someone else’s shoes, she couldn’t fully grasp their struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet if one didn’t even try to fight for themselves, they’d be trampled underfoot forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian didn’t accept the eggs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yun left, her spirit broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Si Nian thought the matter was over, Madam Zhang showed up the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, too, carried a basket of eggs, smiling warmly at Si Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Mrs. Zhou, about that incident with my daughter-in-law and you—I misunderstood. Please don’t take it to heart. This old woman is here to sincerely apologize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard that several people had recently come to Si Nian to learn pastry-making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her daughter-in-law visited yesterday, Madam Zhang hadn’t stopped her, hoping she’d bring up learning the recipes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even after offering eggs, she hadn’t succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhang assumed Si Nian still held a grudge, so she decided to come personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian smiled. \"Auntie, you’re here to apologize? That’s really not necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not? No need to stand on ceremony—it’s only right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pretended to offer the basket, expecting Si Nian to politely refuse in front of the onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her shock, Si Nian immediately took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhang was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian sighed as if reluctantly giving in. \"Well, since you’re so sincere, it’d be rude to refuse. I accept your apology. You’re truly kind, Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhang: \"The mung bean cakes—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian: \"Oh, let’s just forget about the mung bean cakes. Everyone knows it wasn’t intentional. Don’t worry about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhang: \"I meant… learning—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian: \"Ah, I know! You’re worried Sister Zhu’s pastry lessons will interfere with housework, right? Don’t fret—I’ve already told her not to trouble herself with it anymore. You can rest easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Zhang: \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the wedding, Zhou Yueshen returned to his usual busy schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came home late at night, and only in the deep hours could his presence be faintly sensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian found herself with some free time at home and decided to teach the two children English. She thought of making a trip to the city to buy a few basic English books for them to study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hopped on her bicycle, taking Yaoyao along for the ride into town. The bicycle could only take them as far as the local town, where they would then catch a bus to the city. Their destination was the primary school library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the few foreign-language primary schools in their area. Back in her childhood, the Si Family had spent a considerable amount of money to enroll her here—mostly for the sake of appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the school seemed to be hosting some kind of ceremony. Banners were strung up, and the atmosphere was lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Si Nian led the child closer, someone called out to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Si Nian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-06T12:38:58.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","0a62fb1d5ae9409b5f43d3c9032cef0a1bae1c1603c880e2d574c6e46cf954f5","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-148","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-146",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-cover.jpg"]