Chapter 11 Modern Aunt
When she woke up the next day, the three elderly people in the family were already busy with their own tasks.
In such a farming family, there are many things to do every day.
Once Shen Xuewei stays here longer, she will also be able to help with some of the household chores.
Taking advantage of the few days she had some free time, she went to find Grandpa Chen and asked him for all kinds of elementary school textbooks.
Grandpa Chen didn't know why she, a child who hadn't even started school yet, was making such a fuss about wanting to read.
But enjoying reading is never a bad thing, and he was happy to see it happen, so he led her to her two sons' room on the second floor.
The books he used when he was teaching, as well as the books his children used when they were studying, were all piled up in a corner of his son's room.
It's crammed against the wall, filled with all the books I've used over the years.
His eyes held a hint of nostalgia and reminiscence, as if he were recalling the days when he was still teaching.
But when I came to my senses, I was no longer in the classroom; all that remained in front of me were a few stacks of old, yellowed books.
"You stay here and read. Don't wander off. Grandpa will call you when it's time to eat, okay?"
Shen Xuewei nodded in agreement, "Understood, Grandpa."
When Grandpa Chen entered the small building, she looked at the pile of books in front of her and showed a troubled expression.
Why are there so many...
She spent some time finding the few books she needed from the pile, placed two of them under her bottom, and began to read them carefully.
Before starting school at Fuman Elementary School, she needed to cram for a few days.
Fu Man Elementary School started the day before yesterday, but since Shen Xuewei is new to the school, the Chen family wants her to get to know them better before going to school after the Lantern Festival.
It is estimated that after the Lantern Festival, around the 17th day of the first lunar month, Grandpa Chen will take her to school.
Before coming from Huacheng, she had attended preschool for a year, so she didn't need to continue attending here.
Following the trajectory of her previous life, she was now enrolled in the first grade.
However, because he was from out of town and had transferred to the class, he was bullied by the other children in the class. He lost interest in studying and didn't dare to tell his family, so he became more and more timid and cowardly.
Ultimately... because of her failing grades, Shui Lingling had to repeat a year.
Yes, that's right.
After completing half a semester of first grade, she remained in first grade.
Let's start over. This time, I can't start from first grade again, and I definitely can't repeat a grade.
She's not actually a very smart person. Even though her body has become younger, she still uses the same brain. It's impossible for her to suddenly transform from an ordinary person into a top genius.
At most, she is just a little more self-controlled than the average child, and she is also more patient and focused on doing things.
Even so, the primary school curriculum is sufficient to cope with without teachers.
She glanced through the math textbook, found it wasn't difficult, and put it aside, no longer looking at it, instead focusing on her elementary school Chinese.
Of course, I've already learned the content of elementary school Chinese.
But those were things from so many years ago, how could she possibly remember them all? It's a miracle she has a good memory if she can even vaguely recall them.
After Grandpa Chen and Grandma Xi finished their chores inside and outside the house, Grandpa Chen had some free time, so he prepared lunch.
It was quiet upstairs, and there was no sound for a long time. He didn't show it on his face, but he was worried that Shen Xuewei might be sleeping upstairs or had fainted...
Thinking of this, he hurriedly climbed the stairs to take a look.
Seeing Shen Xuewei engrossed in her book, he was stunned for a moment, even softening his breathing, afraid of disturbing her.
His heart was filled with joy at seeing Shen Xuewei so devoted to her studies.
It seems another promising student is about to emerge in our family.
But even the best seedlings need to eat.
He lowered his voice slightly, "Weiwei, eat first, then you can read."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xuewei's attention was instantly drawn away from the book in front of her. Without hesitation, she put the book on the box and followed Grandpa Chen downstairs.
After lunch, she couldn't wait to go upstairs again.
Grandma Xi glanced at her hurried back and asked in confusion, "What is Weiwei doing up there? Are there toys or treasures up there?"
Grandpa Chen said in a deep voice, "You don't understand. Just let her be and don't worry about her."
Grandma Xi shook her head, still somewhat confused, and bent down to clean up the pots and pans.
For several days in a row, Shen Xuewei was immersed in the ocean of knowledge and could not extricate herself.
The elementary school textbooks weren't difficult, and she got bored reading them. So, she often took the opportunity to read her two uncles' martial arts novels as well…
Before they knew it, it was the evening of the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, and those who had free time went home.
Even the tabby cat that the Chen family kept free-range finally returned after a few days.
The tabby cat belonging to the Chen family was raised by Granny Chen.
This cat isn't close to anyone in the house, except for Granny Chen.
Seeing it return, Granny Chen filled a container with rice and some vegetable soup, mixed it, and then reached out and grabbed the tabby cat that had just entered the door.
The tabby cat meowed angrily twice, but dared not scratch its grandmother, and could only accept its fate with a look of utter despair.
It was held in the great-grandmother's hand, and the great-grandmother used a spoon to feed it food spoonful by spoonful.
Shen Xuewei found the aggrieved-looking tabby cat amusing, so she squatted down and watched it with great interest.
The old woman then held the tabby cat up in front of her, saying, "Mimi, its name is Mimi."
The tabby cat glanced at Shen Xuewei and let out a weak "meow".
Mimi lives in this neighborhood; she beats dogs, chases chickens, and bites cows—she's a complete bully.
However, the bully Mimi was lying on the ground, letting her grandmother feed it, and Shen Xuewei didn't react at all when she touched it.
Suppressing a laugh, Shen Xuewei called out to her great-grandmother, "Mimi."
Mimi twitched her tail, as if in response.
Only after the old woman finished feeding Mimi half a bowl of rice did she finally let go of her.
Mimi instantly became energetic and darted up to the second floor to hide.
Two young men and women's voices came from outside the door. When they entered, they saw Shen Xuewei squatting on the ground, looking up at them. She was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized what was happening.
"Oh, this must be Weiwei. Do you recognize us? We're your second uncle and aunt. Come on, say hello, and your aunt will give you a red envelope."
Chen Fanglan had long, wavy hair, an oval face, and strikingly beautiful eyes and eyebrows, with eye-catching red lips, like a red rose in full bloom.
She wasn't thin; on the contrary, she was rather plump and very well-proportioned.
Wearing a black turtleneck sweater, a brown leather jacket, a plaid skirt and stockings, and chunky heeled shoes, she looked every bit the modern urban woman.
That's right, her aunt was just that beautiful and fashionable when she was young...
Shen Xuewei, who was obsessed with looks, swallowed hard, unsure whether she was tempted by the ten yuan in the woman's hand or by her face.
She obediently called out "Auntie," and the next moment, Chen Fanglan directly stuffed the ten-yuan note in her hand into hers.
Then he pinched her cheek and kissed her with a "pop," leaving a fiery red lip print on her face.
"Good girl! Auntie is tired from walking, let me rest for a while, and I'll play with you later."
She patted Shen Xuewei's head, picked up her luggage, and walked towards her room.
Shen Xuewei blushed deeply after being teased by her, feeling as if her whole body was on fire.
The man beside her chuckled, "Oh, little Weiwei, so young, I didn't expect her to be shy."
He casually put the things in his hands aside, bent down slightly, and picked up Shen Xuewei.
"What, you only call me 'Auntie,' but not 'Uncle'?"
When she saw the face that was getting closer, Shen Xuewei's breath caught in her throat for a moment.
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