If it weren't for the Fu Family, education would be the best path for a daughter.
Lin Sisi was left speechless. She never expected Si Nian to plan on continuing her studies.
She racked her brain but never considered this possibility!
For a moment, she didn’t know what to do.
After all, it was her own rebirth that had altered Si Nian’s fate.
Even though Si Nian couldn’t be with Fu Yang and had returned to the Lin Family,
why did Lin Sisi feel not the slightest satisfaction, but instead an increasing heaviness in her heart?
She had been determined to trample Si Nian underfoot, yet no matter what she did, Si Nian always found a way to rise from the ashes.
It had taken her over a month to make Si's Father and Si's Mother resent Si Nian.
But in just a few words, Si Nian had swayed their attitudes.
Her plan had crumbled in an instant.
How could Lin Sisi possibly accept this?
Suddenly, her gaze fell on the tall, silent yet impossible-to-ignore man standing behind Si Nian.
A thought flashed in her eyes, and she feigned surprise as she spoke, "Sister Si Nian, now that you’re married to Comrade Zhou, are you still planning to go to school? Who’s going to take care of his three children then?"
Truly the female lead—straight to the point.
Exactly. If Si Nian went to school, what was the point of Zhou Yueshen marrying her?
Zhou Yueshen had only married to find a woman who could help him raise his children.
Si Nian was completely unsuitable in every way!
Lin Sisi knew this man well—if someone didn’t meet his expectations, no matter how good they were, he wouldn’t accept them.
If Zhou Yueshen called off the engagement, the Lin Family would have to return the 3,000-yuan betrothal gift.
Lin Sisi knew the Lin Family’s financial situation all too well—they couldn’t even scrape together 1,000 yuan, let alone 3,000.
There was no way they could repay the money.
In the end, Si Nian would have to fork over her own 2,000 yuan, leaving her with nothing for school!
Lin Sisi thought she was absolutely brilliant!
This was a plan that killed two birds with one stone.
Si Nian still dreaming of studying? Keep dreaming!
Lin Sisi was also planning to retake her exams. If Si Nian went to school and ended up scoring higher, what would the Si Family think?
She absolutely couldn’t let that happen.
Sure enough, as soon as she spoke, all eyes turned to Si Nian.
At first, no one had been particularly surprised by Si Nian’s desire to study—after all, she was still young.
But bringing Zhou Yueshen into the picture complicated things.
Of course, Si Nian had already considered this issue—she wasn’t a fool.
But unlike others, who studied for knowledge, Si Nian simply wanted the university diploma.
In her past life, she had graduated from Tsinghua University and understood the importance of a degree.
This was just her laying the groundwork for her future.
Once she got in, everything else would fall into place.
Now, she remained perfectly calm. "You think I haven’t thought of that? I’m not an idiot."
She shot Lin Sisi a disdainful look and said, "I’m not planning to return to school full-time. I’ll just take the college entrance exam and attend university. I’ll take a two-year break, wait until Yaoyao is old enough for kindergarten, and then resume my studies."
Hearing this, Lin Sisi scoffed. "Sister Si Nian, that’s so selfish. There’s no way Comrade Zhou would agree to that. He’s not a fool either."
The moment she finished speaking, Zhou Yueshen’s deep voice cut in. "I agree. Yaoyao is still young, and it might delay you for a year or two. But after that, you can do whatever you want. Don’t worry too much."
He couldn’t bind Si Nian to the children forever.
Nor could he selfishly chain her future to them.
Si Nian gave Zhou Yueshen a grateful look. Her eyes shimmered like water, and the sunlight streaming down illuminated her porcelain-like skin, soft and flawless. Her crescent-shaped eyes curved into a gentle arc.
Zhou Yueshen’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he averted his gaze.
He had married her, not ruined her.
How could he expect her to spend her whole life tied to them?
Lin Sisi froze on the spot.
In her limited memories of Zhou Yueshen, he had never been this accommodating.
Her fists clenched unconsciously.
Even though she no longer liked Zhou Yueshen, seeing the man she had married in her past life treat another woman better than he had treated her—how could she possibly feel good about that?
Si Nian—always Si Nian!
What kind of spell had she cast on Zhou Yueshen?
In any other rural household, this would never have been allowed.
Yet Zhou Yueshen had agreed without hesitation.
Was Si Nian really that captivating?
Lin Sisi’s gaze then fell on Yaoyao. In her memories, the girl had always been grubby, but now she stood clinging to Si Nian’s leg, sucking her thumb and peering timidly at everyone.
The difference between this child and the one from her past life was night and day.
Lin Sisi had been spoiled by her adoptive parents since childhood—she was used to being taken care of, not the other way around. So when she had lived with the Zhou Family, she might have bought the children things, but cooking for them or bathing them? Never.
All that had been left to the housekeeper, Aunt Liu.
Rural kids were always a bit dirty—she hadn’t thought much of it.
In her mind, Yaoyao had always been that grimy child she couldn’t even bring herself to hold.
But now, she was clean, soft, and sweet-smelling, dressed in a little dress like a porcelain doll.
Absolutely adorable.
The kind of child anyone would pause to admire.
Lin Sisi opened her mouth but found no words.
As the atmosphere grew awkward, Lin's mother quickly interjected, "Now that everything’s settled, why don’t we all sit down? Mrs. Si, Mr. Si, please stay for dinner."
The Si couple had come to transfer the household registration, but now they couldn’t bring themselves to mention it.
Rushing things would only make them seem heartless.
People in this era cared deeply about appearances, especially public officials like them—gossip wouldn’t reflect well.
Hearing this, they hurriedly declined, "No need, we have other matters to attend to. We’ll be going now."
"Si Nian, you’ve had it hard. Here’s some money from your father—use it for the wedding. You’re right, a girl only gets married once. It should be done properly."
Si's Father stepped forward and pulled out 200 yuan from his pocket, pressing it into Si Nian’s hands.
Lin Sisi’s eyes burned with envy.
They had come to sever ties with Si Nian.
Instead, not only had they failed, but her father had even given her money!
The Si Family was well-off, but 200 yuan was still several months’ salary.
Zhang Cuimei winced inwardly, but with so many eyes on them, she couldn’t protest without losing face.
A classic case of prioritizing pride over practicality.
Si Nian pretended to refuse twice before accepting—only a fool would turn down free money.
"Big sister, Fu Yang and I have also decided to go look at rings and take wedding photos. If you and Comrade Zhou Yueshen are planning to get married too, we could do it together." Lin Sisi spoke unwillingly, feeling as though her visit today had been a loss, so she tried to regain some pride by bringing up Fu Yang.
