Step by step, a gentle breeze leads to a smooth path

Chapter 430 Another Self

Feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, Song Tingnan said, "Okay, okay, it was at our junior high school graduation party that year. He confessed to me, I rejected him, and even gave him a piece of my mind."

I told him, "I know your family is a bit wealthy; your dad owns a brick factory, but that belongs to your dad." Then I asked him what his own skills were. I also added, "I'm not going to be a stay-at-home wife and mother."

"Little sister, I'm really impressed by you. You're so young, yet you're so ruthless in your comebacks." Zheng Xiangqian gave a thumbs up and said, "No wonder you're still unmarried. Your ideas are so ahead of your time. Most people would be scared away by you."

Actually, in my opinion, this kid is quite promising. His family has always been upright and honest, with good family education and understanding elders. He's a good match for you. And most importantly, he has your whole heart and soul.

"Brother, weren't you just guarding against a thief?"

"Sister, you have to understand your brother. When I find out someone is eyeing our cabbage, how can I not be careful?"

"Big brother, you're the real cabbage! You almost got snatched away by a beauty. I'll tell Sister Xiangxiang when we get back and tell her to keep a close eye on things."

Zheng Xiangqian hurriedly bowed and begged for mercy: "No, no, my dear sister, you mustn't say it, you absolutely mustn't mention it in front of your sister-in-law, please!"

"Hmph! I'll stay silent if you want, but you can't tell my family about this!"

"Ah? Little sister, this is different. Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. Just like spring goes and autumn comes, when the apricot blossoms bloom, it is time to plow the fields; when the peach blossoms bloom, it is time to plant millet; when the cuckoo sings, it is time to harvest wheat and plant rice."

We can't miss this opportunity, and neither can you. Don't let this chance slip away. You're already twenty-two; it's time to find someone. Zhong Shengli is quite handsome and talented, so you should..."

"Stop, brother. I know what I'm doing. You're a grown man, don't nag like Mom. You've been tired these past few days. Now that we're safe, let's all take a nap." Song Tingnan closed his eyes first.

Zheng Xiangqian had no choice but to close his eyes and rest, holding the urn containing the ashes.

On the plane, Song Tingnan was pulled into a scene where she saw another version of herself. She was heavily pregnant and drawing water from a well, with two large basins of laundry beside her.

She finally managed to sit down on a small stool to wash the family's clothes. "Song Tingnan, why haven't you cooked yet? I'm hungry. Why are you the only one doing anything? Hurry up and cook. I haven't eaten breakfast and I'm starving."

"Sister-in-law, I've kept your breakfast warm in the pot in the kitchen. Have some first. The winter sun is precious, and I'd like to do the laundry while it's in the sun. If possible, could you please cook some rice for me?"

"What's the point of cooking? Do I have to wash the vegetables and wait for you to stir-fry them?"

"Is it okay? I won't be able to finish washing these clothes anytime soon..."

"You wretched woman, what nonsense are you giving orders about? Do you think you can boss my daughter around? She's never lifted a finger in the kitchen. You expect my pampered daughter to do chores for you?" A mean-spirited old woman rushed out of the house and, without saying a word, slapped "Tingnan" twice.

Then he launched into a tirade: "Lazy woman, you give me the cold shoulder every time I ask you to do something. Everyone's life is about pots and pans, sweeping and washing. You're so delicate, and those two good-for-nothings you gave birth to are all dependent on us. What's wrong with asking you to do some work?"

“Mother, Daya and Erya are also your granddaughters. I couldn’t have given birth to them all by myself.”