[{"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-208":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},1663416,2130,"Chapter 208","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>It seemed she had never encountered someone as sharp-tongued as Si Nian. Zhang Qian was left speechless, the word \"you\" spinning in her mouth with no retort in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made her so angry she rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding stares only fueled her shame and fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What era was this? What was the big deal about going on a date?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were so old-fashioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>City folks were much more open-minded; they wouldn't find this strange at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Zhang Qian became even more convinced of their backwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, she would marry into the city eventually, so what these people said didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian was only saying those things out of jealousy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she married Zhou Yueshen and had to take care of three children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having to go out with three kids watching her every move, what difference was there from being a nanny? How pathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering this possibility, Zhang Qian's pent-up frustration instantly melted away, replaced by smug satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus was rather slow, taking over two hours to reach the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian was awakened by two excited children, and the family got off the bus, heading straight for the department store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian had a clear plan: first, buy winter coats and clothes for the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was cold too, so winter wear was already in stock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though expensive, Si Nian didn't consider the price, buying whatever caught her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she spent money made the Eldest Child and the Second Child frown with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom spends money so freely. Will Dad go bankrupt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they needed to start earning money even sooner. What would they do if Mom had no money to spend later?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wondered if Dad would go bankrupt. If he did, they would have to be the ones to provide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Si Nian led them into the women's clothing store, the Second Child hesitated for a long time, clutching his twenty yuan, before finally running over to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His small hand nervously held out the money as he looked up at Si Nian. \"Mom, buy clothes for Mom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, his little face was already bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian liked lightweight down jackets, which were a luxury in this era, exorbitantly expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His embarrassment wasn't from shyness, but from shame over having too little money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't even afford to buy his mom a single piece of clothing. He was so useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian was taken aback. A salesclerk nearby smiled with envy. \"Oh, your son is so thoughtful! How enviable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zedong also walked over, his face even paler. \"Mom, I only have fifteen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, his entire expression screamed 'I'm even more useless.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because his aunt had given his brother five yuan earlier, his brother had more than him. He couldn't even match his younger brother. As the big brother, he was inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zedong was filled with self-reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌‍at the two little ones, Si Nian couldn't stop beaming. \"How wonderful. So young and already know how to buy clothes for Mom. You're both my good boys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two children stole glances at her. Seeing she didn't look down on them for being poor, their tense little faces relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, I'll buy you lots and lots of clothes in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, I'll earn lots of money like Dad, so Mom can spend however she wants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two little ones were so endearing, drawing envious looks from everyone around toward Si Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder this mother looked so young—she had such filial and good sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their own children were disobedient, worrying them until their hair turned white. No wonder they looked over a decade older than her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more they thought about it, the angrier they got, turning around to give their own babbling, unfilial kid a slap on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kid: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian bought a lot of things, all winter supplies. Just the clothes cost a considerable amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After running around all afternoon, she finally got everything she needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She checked the time; it was getting late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She planned to find a place to eat nearby and wait for Zhou Yueshen to pick them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaoyao was already tired, leaning against her and asleep, softly snoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eldest Child and Second Child, however, were still as energetic as if they'd had a shot of adrenaline, clutching their gifts tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Si Nian was about to take them for a bite to eat, a smug, mocking voice sounded from behind. \"Well, if it isn't Si Nian? Running into you again. What, you don't dare go into the department store? Afraid you can't afford anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love is often feeling you fall short.\u003C\u002Fp>",782,"2026-06-06T12:38:58.697Z",1,"novelbin.me","a55d925dbc3f923223a2dbeaadc7ac6cbb7fd11051d67f8663591c4c25173d21","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-209","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-207",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-cover.jpg"]