Chapter 475

She turned her head and looked toward the door.

A woman in high heels walked into the courtyard.

Her eyes were full of arrogance.

Fang Hui had lived next door to the Zhou family for quite some time, so she knew very well that the Zhou family's dog was always chained up with an iron chain as thick as an arm.

Although it looked terrifying, as long as she didn't get close, she would be fine.

Therefore, she walked through the gate quite boldly.

Si Nian was slightly taken aback when she saw Fang Hui.

She then put away her smile.

Although Fang Hui had been detained, the time had long passed.

It wasn't strange for her to appear here.

After all, she was Xiao Bowen's mother.

Was she here to look for Xiao Bowen?

In the past, Fang Hui wouldn't let her son play with Xiao Bowen.

Si Nian hadn't seen this person in a long time. Judging by the Xiao family's attitude, they probably didn't like her.

Now that they had brought their grandson back, logically speaking, they wouldn't want him to have contact with her.

After all, the child's father had seen with his own eyes what Fang Hui had done to Xiao Bowen before.

Seeing her suddenly appear here, Si Nian couldn't help but overthink.

"It's been a while, Teacher Si, and your life is truly getting better and better." Fang Hui scrutinized the brand-new courtyard with critical eyes, her words sour with jealousy.

She knew that Si Nian had become the top scorer in the exams, but shortly after, she herself was detained because of that incident.

She hadn't expected Si Nian to come to Jing City for university.

Even less did she expect her whole family to follow along.

If it were in the past, Fang Hui might have just felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.

But now, her heart was full of a sense of crisis.

No matter how rich the Zhou family was, they merely ran a pig farm, vulgar and unsightly.

How could they compare to a century-old prominent family like the Xiao family?

Not to mention, the Xiao family had power and influence.

As long as she outlived that old woman and could marry into the family, she would be a wealthy young madam, enjoying endless wealth and glory.

But once the Xiao family found out about the existence of those two children, her son's position would be in jeopardy.

At this moment, Fang Hui only wished that this family would disappear from the world forever.

"Thank you for the compliment. However, Comrade Fang doesn't seem as glamorous as before. I remember you used to be the most particular about rules, but now you don't even know the basic courtesy of knocking before entering someone else's house."

"Fortunately, our Da Huang is tied up today. If you had come on any normal day, I couldn't guarantee that you'd walk out of here in one piece."

Si Nian didn't like Fang Hui, nor did she want to invite trouble.

Usually, when she had nothing to do, she would let Da Huang loose to stroll around the courtyard on its own.

Recently, because she was in postpartum confinement and couldn't go out often, she had chained Da Huang up, afraid it might run outside.

Otherwise, if a stranger suddenly barged in, Da Huang would likely pounce on them directly.

Si Nian absolutely loathed people who asked for trouble and dragged others down with them, so her tone was entirely unceremonious and carried a hint of mockery.

Fang Hui's face darkened a bit. She knew Si Nian didn't want to interact with her. In the past, because she feared this dog, she had never stepped into the Zhou family's house.

But things were different now.

For the sake of her son's future and prospects, nothing could make her afraid.

"Hehe, it's just been a long time, and I was too happy. Teacher Si wouldn't hold such a trivial matter against me, would you?"

"Speaking of which, I'm quite surprised. It's one thing for you to come to Jing City for university, but why drag your whole family along? You brought all the kids over, don't you find it troublesome? I've never even seen the biological parents of these children; don't they mind?"

Si Nian narrowed her eyes.

Why would someone like Fang Hui, who only cared about her own interests, inexplicably ask about the children's biological parents?

Catching her suspicious gaze, Fang Hui immediately said, "Don't misunderstand. I heard you've given birth. Since you have your own child now, you'll definitely have to send these kids back, right? You can't possibly plan on raising someone else's children for the rest of your life?"

As soon as she said this, the faces of the children immediately fell.

At the same time, a flash of panic appeared in their eyes as they subconsciously looked at Si Nian's expression.

The first woman their father married had said something similar before: as long as she had her own children, she definitely wouldn't want them.

Now, Mom had her own child...

Before Si Nian could speak, Xiao Bowen spoke up.

Others might not understand what his mother meant by this, but he did.

His mother had asked that day if Zhou Zhedong and the others had any relationship with the Xiao family.

He felt back then that he shouldn't tell her this secret.

So he kept quiet. Recently, Fang Hui had been coming to look for him often, and he had thought she simply missed him and wanted to see him.

But he never expected that she was actually doing it because of this matter.

Xiao Bowen's expression was exceedingly grim.

He had a premonition that his mother was going to destroy their current stable life.

In fact, during the time Fang Hui was away, Xiao Bowen had roughly guessed what had happened.

Although his father and grandmother both kept it from him and never mentioned his mother.

But Xiao Bowen wasn't a fool.

He might be young, but he understood everything.

He knew his father didn't like his mother.

He also knew his mother had done bad things.

"Mom, stop talking."

Interrupted, Fang Hui finally noticed that her son was looking at her with a face full of disappointment and anger.

Her heart skipped a beat.

It felt as if her thoughts had been seen through by her son, but she also felt it was impossible since her son was still so young.

Si Nian withdrew her gaze, "Why are you asking this? Does it have anything to do with you?"

Fang Hui shouldn't be the kind of person who would be interested in the biological parents of these children.

Not to mention that she had previously shown behavior indicating she didn't like these children at all.

So how could she possibly ask about such a thing?

Thinking about it now, she couldn't help but feel that Fang Hui knew something she didn't.

And it was something related to the children.

Fang Hui stared at her for a good while, confirming that she wasn't playing dumb, before smiling, "It's nothing, I was just curious and asking. Teacher Si, don't overthink it."

"Bowen, let's go home."

After she finished speaking, she looked at her son.

Xiao Bowen's small face was tense, and he didn't move.

Fang Hui's face darkened a bit more.

In the past, her son would never dare to show her such an attitude!

She didn't know how the Xiao family was raising him.

Now he was being disobedient.

Feeling Si Nian's mocking gaze, her face instantly fell. Putting on her former strict attitude, she said in a deep voice, "Be obedient! What's this about running to other people's houses all day? How did I teach you before?"

She still had some things to ask her son.

Xiao Bowen bit his lip and tightly gripped his backpack straps.

He glanced at Si Nian, withdrew his gaze, and was about to leave with his backpack.

He didn't want to cause trouble for the Zhou family, but then he heard Si Nian say in a deep voice, "Bowen, I've already called your grandmother to come pick you up. If you leave with your mother now, your grandmother might worry about you later."

As soon as she said this, before Xiao Bowen could speak, Fang Hui blew up first, her face looking awful. "You..."

"What about me?" Si Nian looked back at Fang Hui calmly. Although she knew Fang Hui probably wouldn't hurt Xiao Bowen, looking at Fang Hui's expression, she figured she wouldn't just let her son leave her like this and would definitely think of something.

And her only avenue for that was Xiao Bowen.

Si Nian did not want to meddle in other people's business, but she could not bear to let Xiao Bowen go through what had happened before all over again.

Although not having a mother might make him sad.

But returning to the extremely oppressive life of the past, would that not be a kind of torture too?

At least the current Xiao Bowen had his father and grandmother to care for and love him, giving him freedom and space, and letting him live like an ordinary child.

Compared to when he was with Fang Hui, the child had become much more cheerful.

Si Nian hoped he could keep going like this, without having his worldview distorted by Fang Hui.

Hearing that Grandma Xiao might be coming to pick up the child, Fang Hui looked as terrified as a mouse meeting a cat.

Although she was very angry, she was also afraid of running into Madam Xiao.

Madam Xiao was a very terrifying person, ruthless and decisive; after her husband and son passed away, she was able to support the Xiao family all by herself.

She was a very famous, strong businesswoman.

If she knew she had come back and was in contact with her son, her future days could be well imagined.

Fang Hui was not afraid of Si Nian, but she was terrified of Grandma Xiao, and she immediately wanted to leave in a panic.

"Forget it, I suddenly remembered I have something to do. Bowen, you can go back with your grandmother later. Remember to study hard and be a good boy. Mom will come to see you when she has time."

After saying that, she turned and strode away.

Xiao Bowen looked at Si Nian and said, "Teacher Si, did you lie to my mom?"

Si Nian looked down at him. "Are you mad at your teacher?"

Xiao Bowen shook his head. He was not angry; he was happy.

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He clearly saw that Teacher Si had not even had the chance to call his grandmother yet.

Teacher Si was such a good person, no wonder Zhou Zedong and Zhou Zehan did not want to leave her.

If it were him, he would not want to leave either.

Si Nian called Grandma Xiao. It was getting late, and Fang Hui's appearance had disrupted the family's rhythm.

Grandma Xiao picked up her grandson, and Si Nian told her about Fang Hui. She frowned, but was not very surprised.

Si Nian did not say much else, as this was their own family matter. After saying their goodbyes.

The car slowly drove away from the Zhou family, and Grandma Xiao finally withdrew her gaze.

She asked her grandson softly and gently, "Bowen, your mother came to find you?"

Xiao Bowen nodded and gave an "Mm."

Grandma Xiao felt a bit guilty and said, "Your parents' situation is a bit complicated. You don't understand it yet, but rest assured, we won't stop you from seeing her."

The premise was that Fang Hui did not cause trouble.

Otherwise, she had plenty of ways to make her leave her grandson.

If it were not for her feeling sorry that her grandson was too young and might find it hard to accept leaving his mother, there was no way she could have come back.

Xiao Bowen nodded and said, "I know, Grandma."

Grandma Xiao patted his head in relief, but then heard her grandson say, "It's just that Mom was so strange this time. She kept asking me about Zhou Zedong and Zhou Zehan, and this time she even followed me to Teacher Si's house, asking her about Zhou Zedong's biological parents..."

He mumbled to himself, as if he did not see Grandma Xiao's stiff expression.

"And what did you say?" Grandma Xiao's paused hand fell on her grandson again.

Xiao Bowen said innocently, "I didn't say anything, because Mom never liked me playing with those brothers in the past."

Grandma Xiao's expression looked thoughtful.

She smiled on the surface, but her heart had already sunk to the bottom.

...

When Zhou Yueshen returned, Si Nian brought up this matter.

"It's been so long since Fang Hui had her accident before she came back. Logically speaking, her first priority should have been to look for her son, but she inexplicably asked about Little Dong and Little Han's biological parents. I think she's very strange."

Si Nian leaned against the man's shoulder, holding their son and breastfeeding him while asking.

Zhou Yueshen frowned. "Speaking of those two children, when I thought about going to pay their tuition for the second half of the semester today, the school told me someone had sponsored their tuition..."

Although in this school, the Zhou family was indeed not considered rich, they were definitely not poor either.

It was just that maybe when they first transferred here, the two children seemed out of place.

Before, Si Nian used to pay for these things, but now that she was pregnant and had given birth, she did not have time to manage the children. Zhou Yueshen was worried he would forget about it, so when he dropped the children off at school today, he thought about paying in advance to save trouble.

But he was told he did not need to pay.

This surprised him a bit.

Because Si Nian had not mentioned this to him either.

Hearing this, Si Nian was also very surprised. "When did this happen?"

"Someone sponsored them over half a year ago, that's what the school said, but the material fees still need to be paid by ourselves. Because the other party didn't want to reveal their name and just wanted to do a good deed, they didn't tell them."

Such a good thing, to outsiders, was like a pie falling from the sky.

But Zhou Yueshen never believed such things would fall on him.

So he always maintained a skeptical attitude in his heart.

And he had thought about coming back to ask Si Nian.

Si Nian felt even more confused. Could there really be someone who does good deeds without leaving a name?

If it were not for what happened today, she might not have thought much of it.

After all, in a school like that, Little Dong and Little Han's conditions might indeed not be as good as the other children.

But now, she felt really weird about it.

She always felt like she had overlooked something.

Zhou Yueshen told her not to worry, they would ask about the situation later, and if something was really wrong, they would just refuse the other party's sponsorship.

Anyway, they were not short of this little bit of money.

The two did not have time to say more before the baby suddenly threw up milk.

He threw up all over her.

Instantly, a smell of milk filled her nasal cavity.

Si Nian was a germaphobe and immediately frowned.

Although she had not washed her hair recently, she would wipe her body with a hot towel every day and change her clothes daily.

What she feared the most was the baby throwing up milk.

Because once he threw up, she would smell, and she would have to change clothes again.

Zhou Yueshen did not have time to say more and hurriedly took the baby.

He changed the baby's clothes, and the small basin was filled with a pile of clothes again.

Si Nian's and the baby's.

They had to be changed every day.

It was hot here, and if they did not change the baby's dirty clothes, he would stink.

After wiping the baby's face and changing his clothes, when he went back, Si Nian was sitting there changing into her pajamas.

Zhou Yueshen's gaze swept over, he stopped in his tracks, and did not make a sound.