The wronged aunt tries to rewrite her life, part 6. (First update, muah!)
During the meal, Song Yuan was still a little worried: "Why don't I go back with you? This is the first time you've driven this far since we bought the car..."
Chen Xia picked up a piece of food for him and interrupted him with a smile: "Don't look down on me. I drive very steadily. Just go to work in peace."
After finishing their meal, Chen Xia drove off in his Spring Sprout Green car. Without Chen Xia having to tell her to do anything, Tian Tian climbed into the child safety seat in the back seat very proactively, her movements were quite practiced.
Chen Xia bought the car to pick up and drop off her child in the winter, so a child safety seat was definitely a must. Her family had bought a safety seat when Tian Tian was a child.
However, due to limited technology and a small budget, the children found the car seats uncomfortable and quickly stopped using them.
This time, Chen Xia used the system to help select a top-tier brand of car seat. After buying it, she had Ling Yi customize it so that Tian Tian could continue to use it even if she grew taller.
As soon as the little girl got in the car, she obediently fastened her seatbelt and solemnly told Chen Xia:
"The teacher said that both adults and children must wear seat belts. The teacher also said that there are many roads, but safety is the most important. Reckless driving will bring tears to your loved ones' eyes. Mom, please drive carefully!"
"Dad's a traffic cop. If you drive recklessly, he'll arrest you. Mom, if you get arrested, Sweetie will cry because she won't be able to see you."
Chen Xia couldn't help but laugh at her adorable appearance. The first part was indeed taught by the teacher, but the last sentence was definitely taught by Song Yuan.
"Yes, yes, yes, my little housekeeper, Mommy will definitely drive carefully. Sweetie, Mommy has prepared some snacks for you; they're in the bag over there. Take whatever you like and eat it."
Because she woke up earlier than usual, Tian Tian drank half a cup of hot milk and ate an egg pancake in the morning.
Worried that she might get hungry on the way, Chen Xia asked Ling Yi to prepare some snacks, fruits, and a thermos of warm milk that children would like in the space.
Sweetie was raised very well by the original owner of this body. She was not picky about food, not spoiled, and very smart. She spoke very logically. Chen Xia liked this kind of child who was easy to raise the most.
Chen Xia drove very smoothly. Not long after they got on the highway, Tian Tian fell asleep. The little one was still half asleep, but she didn't forget to pull the small blanket next to her over herself.
The electric car Chen Xia bought, a domestic brand, theoretically has a range of 400 kilometers, but in reality, the performance is definitely worse.
After purchasing the product, Lingyi upgraded the safety system and battery, and now the range easily exceeds 500 kilometers. The 50-kilometer journey back to her hometown is no longer a problem in terms of range.
This time, besides seeing how miserable those ungrateful siblings were, she also planned to visit the original owner's two older sisters.
They are usually busy with work and rarely visit each other except during holidays, including the three sisters.
Perhaps because the original owner was a few years younger than her two older sisters, she had a closer relationship with her older brother Chen Shan, who was the third oldest.
But every time she returned to her hometown, the original owner would bring the child, buy some gifts, and visit her two older sisters. After all, her two older sisters often sent her things when they were working away from home.
I don't know if it's because I'm busy with work now, live far away, or if family ties have really faded.
I always felt that siblings were quite close before marriage. But once they started their own families, the contact gradually decreased.
Especially after their parents passed away, contact became extremely rare, and sometimes even making a phone call felt a bit distant.
Electric cars have a lighter chassis than gasoline cars, so Chen Xia usually doesn't drive very fast, and even on the highway, she generally stays at the minimum speed limit. With the child in tow and Tian Tian asleep, the 50-kilometer journey took almost an hour.
After exiting the highway, it took another ten minutes or so before the car turned into the boarding school where Chen Huai'an and Chen Xueying studied.
She called Yang Jiao before she arrived, and Yang Jiao and her third uncle from Huai'an were already waiting for her at the door.
Seeing her, Yang Jiao walked over and said, "Oh, Tian Tian is asleep. You know, having a car seat in the back seat is so much more convenient. Even when the child is asleep, she is very comfortable."
Chen Xia parked the car, unbuckled her seatbelt, got out, unfastened Tian Tian's seatbelt, picked her up, and Tian Tian rubbed her eyes, nestled in her arms, and sweetly called out, "Mommy..."
Chen Xia kissed her little cheek: "Sweetie, we've arrived."
Sweetie immediately perked up, craning her little head to look around. Chen Xia put her down, and she took Chen Xia's hand, exclaiming, "Wow, is this the school where my older cousins go?"
Sweetie's unfinished thought was that the school looked really run-down, and the boys and girls seemed a bit unhygienic, their clothes were dirty.
But the teacher said that good children shouldn't say bad things about other people's things to their faces. So, she planned to tell her mother on the way home.
As soon as Chen Xueying saw Chen Xia, she burst into tears: "Auntie... I miss my mom, sob sob sob, can my brother and I stay at Auntie's house? My brother and I will be very good..."
Chen Xueying thought that if she cried, Chen Xia would definitely agree, after all, Chen Xia had always been very kind to them and would buy them lots and lots of things every time he went back to his hometown.
Chen Xia smiled and said, "Xueying, it's not that your aunt doesn't want to take you and your brother to my house, it's just that my house is small, with only two rooms, and there's not enough room for us to stay."
Also, your household registration is in your hometown. If you go to your aunt's house, you won't be able to attend school. If you want to attend a primary school in the city, you will need to pay a large school selection fee.
My aunt's abilities are limited; she can't afford it. Your uncle is busy with work, and my aunt has to work and take care of you and your younger sister, so she really can't look after you all.
Looking at Tian Tian, who was being held in Chen Xia's arms, Chen Xueying couldn't hide her jealousy and resentment. She was still young and hadn't learned to control her temper well.
Chen Xia hugged Tian Tian and exchanged a glance with Yang Jiao. Yang Jiao leaned close to her ear and said, "Xue Ying is a very jealous child. Did you see the look in her eyes just now? She's so young, yet so ruthless. It's chilling. I wouldn't dare let my baby play with her."
Chen Xia nodded: "Indeed, this child has been spoiled by my brother and sister-in-law. She always thinks she is the center of the universe and that the world should revolve around her. Little does she know that, apart from parents, who would unconditionally love other people's children?"
“Exactly, who doesn’t look out for their own child first? If these two children were grateful, that would be fine, but they clearly aren’t. Look at Chen Xueying, no matter how good you are to her, if you do anything wrong to her, she will feel that you are biased.”
After hearing Chen Xia's words, Chen Xueying wanted to talk more about how well-behaved she was, but Chen Huai'an, who was pursing his lips and not saying a word, stopped her.
He was smarter and more perceptive than Chen Xueying. He could sense that his aunt's attitude towards them had changed significantly.
When her uncle and aunt argued, they called the siblings a burden. If Chen Xia truly cared for them, they wouldn't have been passed around like that. Now that Chen Xia is unwilling to adopt them, it's probably because she sees them as a burden.
He now understands that apart from his father and mother, no one else is truly good to them, not even his maternal grandparents who used to dote on them.
They were one way when their parents were alive, but now that their parents are gone, they've changed completely.
Chen Huai'an harbored a deep hatred for Chen Xia and his siblings' uncles and aunts. He especially hated his third aunt, Yang Jiao. He couldn't understand why Yang Jiao had initially agreed to let them live in her house, but later refused.
He felt that since he and his sister had lost their parents, their uncle and aunt should treat them even better to make up for their pain of losing their parents.
He didn't see anything wrong with his siblings bullying their younger cousin. In his view, the younger cousin deserved to be beaten for not listening to his sister.
After talking with the two of them for a while, Chen Xia handed the gifts she brought to the teacher. Inside were a set of clothes she had bought for Chen Huai'an and Chen Xueying respectively.
Chen Xia wouldn't bother buying them nice clothes or snacks; they'd just wear ordinary tracksuits that cost a few dozen yuan.
If it weren't for the fact that she wouldn't be bothered by crickets if she went to see them empty-handed, she wouldn't have bothered buying them clothes. As for their favorite snacks, don't be ridiculous, she wouldn't buy them at all.
Chen Xia didn't stay at the school for long; Zhao Zhiyong was enough to handle the aftermath.
Yang Jiao and Chen Xia just went through the motions and left the school quickly.
Chen Xia put the gift she bought for her child on the footrest of the electric scooter, then drove off with Tian Tian in tow.
Chen Xueying watched their departing figures and cried bitterly: "Brother, is it because of the child she's holding that Aunt doesn't want to adopt us?"
I hate her so much! If it weren't for her, would my aunt have adopted us? Why does my aunt have to have her own children? We could take care of her just as well when we grow up.
Chen Huai'an said coldly, "Yingying, you need to know that besides your parents, no one else will treat us well."
My aunt isn't the same aunt she used to be. Mom's gone, and she doesn't like us anymore. From now on, let's pretend she doesn't exist!
Chen Xueying wiped away her tears: "Since my aunt doesn't like me anymore, then I don't care about her liking. When I grow up, I will definitely become a big star and make lots and lots of money, so she can regret it!"
Although Chen Xueying is young, she often hears people say that being a celebrity is great, as you can earn a lot of money just by filming.
A thought sprouted deep in her heart: she must become a big star in the future, earn lots and lots of money, and make Chen Xia and Song Tiantian envious and jealous.
Chen Huai'an remained silent. He had heard a lot and learned a great deal during this time. They had no parents, and their elders basically didn't care about them.
The money left by their parents was divided among their three uncles (just kidding). Their maternal grandparents are getting old, and they will need to pay tuition and expenses when they go to high school and university. Without anyone to support their education, the two siblings will probably have to drop out of school early and go to work in factories.
Zhao Zhiyong had a long talk with the teacher, but the grandparents of the student who was beaten contacted many students in the class and put pressure on the school together.
It is said that Chen Xueying often bullies other children in class because of her brother Chen Huai'an. If the school does not do anything, they will go to the county education and sports bureau to complain about the school. Students are being bullied at school, and the school is not handling it well.
Under these circumstances, the school had no choice but to stop letting the siblings study there, and transferring them to another school was a foregone conclusion.
However, the principal suggested a solution: since the child's parents were no longer alive, and the uncles were unable to take on the responsibility of raising the child, they could choose to place the child in a special education school at an orphanage.
This is equivalent to the state supporting the two siblings, which can also reduce their burden. The principal's intentions are truly good; he's thinking of the two children. After all, being neglected by their maternal grandparents and uncles is not good for their development.
In that case, it's better to openly send the child to a welfare institution or special education school. Even if the child is fostered there, relatives won't be barred from seeing them.
During holidays, relatives can take the children back home for family reunions. After returning home, Zhao Zhiyong discussed it with his two older brothers without consulting his parents.
The elderly couple on both sides wouldn't agree, but the problem now is that we can't get them to agree; they can't even take care of themselves.
The old lady, in particular, has been acting strangely ever since she was sick last time. Now she has difficulty getting out of bed and walking, and is completely unable to take care of herself.
Although the old man was a bit better than her, he wasn't much better. The three brothers unanimously decided to keep this a secret from them for now, saying that she had switched to a different boarding school.
Chen Huai'an never expected that his three uncles would send him and his sister directly to a welfare special education school far away from home.
No matter how much they cried and fussed, their three uncles dropped them off and left. Arriving in a new environment, Chen Xueying clung to his clothes, crying her heart out.
Chen Xia went to her eldest sister Chen Li's house first. Because they had called beforehand, not only was Chen Li already home waiting for her, but her second sister Chen Ping had also come. When Chen Xia arrived, the two of them had already prepared a table full of dishes.
On her way here, Chen Xia bought six boxes of gifts for each family. These are the kinds of gifts they usually bring when visiting relatives during holidays: very common items like milk, beef, ham, eight-treasure porridge, bread, and nuts.
Chen Xia also bought clothes for her nephews and nieces; sportswear doesn't require too much attention to size. Of course, this time she bought only reputable big brands, each set costing several hundred yuan.
I also bought a set of cosmetics for each of my two older sisters. It's a well-known brand, not too expensive, but not too cheap either. A set of lotion, cream, and toner costs a few hundred yuan.
Little Sweetie sat on the chair next to Chen Xia, eating with her spoon in hand, without even looking up. Chen Xia's second sister's husband was a chef who specialized in preparing large-scale banquets in the countryside, and her second sister, having grown up in that environment, also cooked very authentic dishes.
Chen Xia usually cooks light meals, since Tian Tian is still young and can't eat too much oily or salty food.
Upon suddenly tasting the fragrant food prepared by her aunt, the little one's eyes practically squinted as she ate. Her expression was one of pure enjoyment, and she excitedly told Chen Xia, "Mommy, Auntie's cooking is so delicious! You should learn from her!"
The three sisters chatted as they ate. The eldest and second eldest sisters, Chen Xia, still harbored resentment about their parents' favoritism. They also felt sorry for the deaths of Chen Shan and his wife, but they never mentioned their two children.
Chen Xia understood what her two older sisters meant, and she didn't mention the two children until she left.
Before leaving, Chen Li and Chen Ping filled her trunk to the brim with vegetables they grew themselves, free-range chickens and eggs, and sausages and cured meat that Chen Ping made at home. They packed a whole bag full of these.
The two women kept reminding Chen Xia to be careful on the road and to call them if anything happened. Chen Li hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn't resist.
"Xiaxia, your third brother's two children have their maternal grandparents with them, so don't be a good Samaritan and step in blindly."
If you really like crowds, then have another one yourself. You can't truly love someone else's child, even a nephew or niece.
Chen Xia smiled and replied, "Big sister, second sister, don't worry. I'm not stupid. The reason why A Yuan and I don't want a second child is because we're afraid that we won't be able to treat them equally in the future, and that Tian Tian will suffer."
How could I possibly adopt those two siblings from Huai'an again? My third aunt from Huai'an called me a while ago and said that the two kids were spoiled rotten, living at her house and even bullying her son.
She refused to listen and told me, "Whatever you do, don't take those two children back to your home. Even her son gets beaten up by them; wouldn't my Tiantian be bullied to death?"
Hearing Chen Xia's explanation, Chen Li and Chen Ping were finally relieved, as long as she wasn't being misguided. Their little sister was too naive; she had been deceived by her parents and Chen Shan and his wife countless times before.
On the way back, they passed a picking garden and saw strawberries by the roadside. Chen Xia got off and bought some, then replaced them with strawberries produced in her space after returning to the car.
After rinsing them briefly with the bottled water I brought, I put them in a small box for Tian Tian to squeeze and eat a few.
The little guy, with his legs crossed, exclaimed, "It's so delicious! Did Mom buy more?"
Chen Xia pointed to the styrofoam box tucked under the passenger seat: "Mom bought a lot, we can eat with Dad when we get back."
"Mmm, it's so delicious. Daddy also likes strawberries and watermelons."
Chen Xia laughed: "Are you sure you're talking about Daddy, and not Tian Tian herself?"
Sweetie answered confidently, "We're father and daughter. What Sweetie likes to eat, Daddy likes too. The teacher said it's called heredity. Sweetie's eyes and nose look just like Daddy's."
Chen Xia hadn't expected that such a young child already knew about heredity. Well, if you look at it that way, she wasn't wrong. Song Yuan wasn't a picky eater; he ate everything, so naturally he liked strawberries and watermelons.
When they arrived, Tian Tian was asleep, so Chen Xia didn't stop at the service area. This time, she chattered away with Chen Xia, and when they passed by the service area, Chen Xia turned in.
As soon as the car stopped, the little girl hurriedly pulled Chen Xia's hand and headed to the restroom. She had been eating fruit and drinking warm water mixed with spiritual spring water along the way, so it was no wonder she needed to use the restroom.
After leaving the service area, Chen Xia continued driving towards the city center. The little guy's head was nodding off, he was getting sleepy.
She pulled the small blanket closer to herself, leaned against the small pillow on the child safety seat belt, and fell asleep in no time.
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