[{"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-59":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},1663367,2130,"Chapter 59","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>The jade pendant, though not of the finest quality, was still quite valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem like something a rural woman like the one before them could afford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, the officer glanced at Si Nian—after all, among those present, she was the only one who looked like she could own such an item and also knew Aunt Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Si, could you take a look? Is this your jade pendant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian glanced at it and shook her head. \"No, I don’t have a pendant like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found it strange. Aunt Liu had just been released from detention—how did she end up with a jade pendant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And clearly, she must have acquired it after her release, or the police would have confiscated it earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not yours?\" The officer thought he might have been mistaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, a cool, low voice spoke up. \"That’s Zhou Tingting’s pendant. My mother gave it to her before she passed away.\" It was Zhou Yueshen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian turned to him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen’s expression was calm, his tone indifferent, as if the unfolding events didn’t surprise him much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\" The officer was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few days ago, Zhou Tingting had bailed Aunt Liu out. And now, after barely two days, the woman had stolen from her again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of absurdity was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments ago, Aunt Liu had sworn she would never steal again. But people like her were habitual offenders—once a thief, always a thief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were released and another household got robbed, the police would bear responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Aunt Liu couldn’t clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Zhou, should we hand it over to you?\" the officer asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen’s voice was icy. \"Let Zhou Tingting come and collect it herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer paused, then nodded and turned to notify Zhou Tingting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhou Tingting was frantically searching through her belongings under her mother-in-law’s mocking gaze, her heart pounding with anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no choice but to pretend to keep looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the phone rang, shattering the silence. She hurried over to answer it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this Miss Zhou Tingting? This is the police station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Tingting glanced at her mother-in-law, confused. \"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We found a jade pendant necklace in Liu Dongmei’s possession. Your brother confirmed it’s yours. You’re being asked to come and retrieve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-what?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Tingting’s mind went blank—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Si Nian and Zhou Yueshen left the police station, it was already afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather had turned abruptly, dark clouds gathering overhead—a sure sign of rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian trailed behind Zhou Yueshen like a little shadow, curiosity getting the better of her. \"I wonder what will happen to Aunt Liu now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen, assuming she was worried Aunt Liu might come back to cause trouble, replied flatly, \"She won’t be released so soon. Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian nodded, then noticed he wasn’t heading toward the bus stop. She quickened her pace to catch up. \"Are we going somewhere else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To get the bike,\" Zhou Yueshen said coolly, his tall figure striding ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps were steady and swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian let out a small breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to keep up, Zhou Yueshen suddenly slowed his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked in silence, winding through the streets, until the man stopped in front of a motorcycle repair shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parked at the entrance was a sleek, well-maintained motorcycle, polished to a shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a second-generation Honda CB125T, a twin-cylinder model known for its durability. In this era, owning one was as impressive as driving a Passat in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanic, who had been meticulously wiping down a motorcycle, hurried over. \"Boss, you're here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen gave a slight nod. \"Is the modification done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! You can count on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mechanic was shirtless, wearing only an apron, his face smudged with grease. He was a chubby fellow but had a cheerful demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian watched him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, who's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spotting Si Nian peeking out from behind Zhou Yueshen, the chubby mechanic stared in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had he missed? It had only been a month since he last saw the boss, and now he had a woman with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t there talk before about a woman refusing to marry him? So who was this one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen glanced back at Si Nian and answered succinctly, \"Your sister-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby guy: \"? You got married?\" His face was full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen: \"Yes, but we haven’t registered yet. The wedding is on October 1st.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" The guy looked dumbfounded. \"For real?\" He couldn’t quite believe it—such a beautiful woman actually willing to marry the boss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that their boss was a bad guy, but his circumstances were complicated. Most women wouldn’t be able to handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially someone as stunning as her—instinctively, one would suspect ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby mechanic studied Si Nian, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was afraid she might pull the same stunt as the last woman, doing something unforgivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be too cruel for the boss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen gave him a cool sidelong glance. Normally, he wouldn’t bother explaining, but with Si Nian present, he patiently replied, \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dropping this bombshell on the mechanic, Zhou Yueshen casually took the bike keys and grabbed a green helmet, handing it to Si Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian held the helmet and said slowly, \"You’re giving me a green hat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s for safety,\" he finally said after a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Si Nian wasn’t thrilled about the color, she put it on anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t familiar with the old-fashioned buckle and fumbled with it for a while without success. Just as she was about to ask for help, a tall figure loomed over her. A pair of large hands reached out, deftly fastening the strap. His rough fingertips accidentally brushed against her soft, fragrant chin, and he immediately withdrew them as if burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Si Nian could react, he had already swung a long leg over the bike, gripping the handlebars. His deep voice rumbled, \"Get on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helmet wasn’t as advanced as modern ones, more like a simple safety cap. Si Nian stared at his broad, muscular back, wondering how it would feel to lean against it—undoubtedly safe and secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully, she climbed onto the high rear seat, which brought them much closer than an electric scooter would. Their proximity made their breaths almost audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too shy to hold onto him outright, she hesitated before finally grabbing the hem of his shirt. In a small voice, she reminded him, \"Zhou Yueshen... drive slowly, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yueshen raised an eyebrow, picking up on her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after starting the engine did he reply, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chubby mechanic was still processing everything when the motorcycle pulled away—slow and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh... he had never seen the boss ride this gently before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roads back then were rough and bumpy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nian instinctively leaned back from the jolts, her fingers clutching Zhou Yueshen’s shirt so tightly they turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's voice carried over with the breeze, gentle yet firm: \"Si Nian, hold on tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-06T12:38:58.696Z",1,"novelbin.me","ffc6e111e8e2d8c0331a972870c743f67f13e683073206b1f8a58f06f6cdd87d","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-60","the-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-chapter-58",482,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-beautiful-stepmother-from-the-eighties-marry-cover.jpg"]