Who would have thought he was actually a major pig farmer?
The salesgirl was dumbfounded.
She worked at the supermarket, relying on connections to reserve the best pork for herself every day.
Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that the pork she prized came from the very farm owned by the person she now looked down upon.
Their supermarket was a large chain, and not just anyone could qualify as a supplier.
Even if they did secure a contract, they could be replaced at any moment.
Only one supplier provided fresh pork year-round.
Rumor had it they even had a long-term contract.
The salesgirl’s smile vanished—
"Partners shopping at your mall aren’t even allowed to try on clothes? If you think we’re dirty, then there’s no need for you to eat the pork we raise. Consider our cooperation terminated from now on."
Zhou Yueshen’s tone grew colder.
Manager Wang paled. He was just a supervisor—how could he make such a decision for the supermarket? Besides, the owner of the supermarket was said to be Zhou Yueshen’s comrade-in-arms, and the two were close friends.
Their supermarket’s pork was always the best-selling, and thanks to their connection, the prices were reasonable.
If they lost this supplier, where else would he find such affordable, high-quality pork?
If the boss found out about this, he’d be out of a job.
Enraged, he snapped at the salesgirl, "What are you standing there for? Get over here and apologize!"
Startled by the manager’s outburst, the salesgirl stumbled forward, bowing and stammering, "I—I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it."
"Right, you didn’t mean it. You just have terrible judgment," Si Nian mocked.
The salesgirl’s face turned ashen.
"And what about you, madam? Do we still qualify to shop here?" Si Nian turned to the woman who had sneered at them earlier.
The woman flushed with embarrassment and quickly dragged her daughter away, scurrying off in disgrace.
The sight was utterly satisfying!
Si Nian snatched the clothes back and handed them to the stunned Zhou Yuehan. "Try them on. We can afford them."
Zhou Yuehan had never been defended like this before. At this moment, he looked at his father with awe and admiration.
So this was how powerful his dad was.
In his eyes, Zhou Yueshen’s image transformed—tall, imposing, unshakable as a mountain.
Blushing, he slipped on the jacket, his heart racing with excitement.
The reflection in the mirror showed a slightly thin child, but the green coat looked absolutely stunning on him.
He had new clothes now—beautiful new clothes.
No more envy for others.
And he had an incredible father. With Dad around, no one would dare bully him.
If only his stepmother could always be this nice...
After buying jackets, shirts, pants, and sneakers for both boys, they left with arms full of shopping bags.
Zhou Yuedong and Zhou Yuehan carried their own things, their faces glowing with happiness for the first time.
Si Nian even bought them toy guns, which they clung to adoringly.
Other children passing by stared enviously at the prized toys.
At the supermarket entrance, she spent another dollar to let the three kids ride the merry-go-round.
As soon as it started moving, Zhou Yuehan squealed with delight.
Zhou Yuedong held Yaoyao tightly, his tense expression softening as the little girl giggled in his arms.
Si Nian, bored, sat at the back.
Zhou Yueshen had no interest in the ride, but watching their smiles, he thought nothing in the world could be more perfect.
His deep gaze lingered on Si Nian—her laughter as sweet as birdsong, her smile brighter than sunlight. Sensing his stare, she suddenly turned and beamed at him.
That smile etched itself into his memory, unforgettable for a lifetime.
"Big bro, why are you just standing there? Come on, let’s go to the haunted house!"
Fu Qianqian, a cotton candy stick in her mouth and a bucket of popcorn in her arms, shoved the motionless Fu Yang.
Fu Yang frowned, tearing his gaze away. "Go by yourself. Stop bothering me."
"Hey! You promised to come with me! I’m too scared alone!" Fu Qianqian pinched his arm angrily. "I just bought the tickets, and now you’re backing out? Are you messing with me? I’m telling Mom!"
Annoyed by her usual threat, Fu Yang stubbed out his cigarette.
If it weren’t for his mother forcing him to bring Fu Qianqian, he wouldn’t have wasted his rare day off like this.
And he never expected to run into Si Nian here.
That carefree, childlike smile—once directed at him—now belonged to another man.
For the first time, Fu Yang felt like something important was slipping through his fingers.
The pang of loss unsettled him.
Ridiculous. He’d never cared about her, so why would he feel this way?
Must be work stress. That had to be it.
By the time they headed home, it was already afternoon.
On the bus back to the village, Zhou Yuehan chattered excitedly to his brother about the merry-go-round.
Yaoyao, exhausted, slept soundly in Zhou Yueshen’s arms, her tiny face rosy and adorable.
Si Nian, worn out from the day’s activities, dozed off as the bus rocked gently.
Injured and exhausted, she leaned against Zhou Yueshen’s shoulder without realizing it.
His body stiffened as her warmth pressed against him.
Glancing down, he saw her delicate features—smooth skin, long lashes, lips like blooming petals.
Unlike a child’s touch, her presence was soft, her scent light and clean—no overpowering perfume, just the faint fragrance of shampoo.
It made his breath hitch.
Meanwhile, the Liu household was in chaos.
Aunt Liu’s job at the Zhou residence had been a steady income for the family.
But her greed got her fired, and now she’d been caught stealing from Si Nian—landing her in police custody.
The Lius panicked and rushed to beg for forgiveness.
Not out of concern for Aunt Liu, but because without her, who would do her share of the work?
The Liu family’s dynamics were far from harmonious. Aunt Liu was no saint, and neither were the others—a house of quarrels and selfishness.
Aunt Liu’s elderly in-laws, both in their seventies, had sharp, pinched faces that screamed pettiness.
With their daughter-in-law arrested, they were desperate.
Their eldest grandson was studying for college—destined to be a civil servant.
How could they let this scandal ruin his future?
If she ends up with a criminal record, her life would be completely ruined!
After realizing the severity of the situation, the two elders personally came knocking on the door.
Who would have thought they’d end up waiting an entire day?
"It’s just a little shove—it’s not like it’s life-threatening. City folks are so delicate, making such a big fuss over nothing!"
"Women in the village squabble all the time. She’s the only one acting all high and mighty about it."
