Chu Xin'er cleverly changed the subject.
"The seven babies have already fallen asleep with their nanny."
"Big Brother, Er Er and San San know we're going to take the college entrance exam, so they're behaving very well."
"He plays in the yard by himself during the day, and his grandparents take care of him in the evening. It's so easy for him."
Chu Xin'er couldn't help but agree and exclaim, "Yes... Sister-in-law, if I have children in the future, I hope they can be as well-behaved as these babies."
"oh?"
Ye Nian'an looked at Chu Xin'er with a smile.
It's like they're harboring some kind of mischievous urge.
Chu Xin'er's face turned even redder under his gaze, and she said coquettishly, "Sister-in-law, why are you looking at me like that?"
"It seems that our Miss Xin'er has reached the age of growing up and is already thinking about such a long-term topic as having children."
"Sister-in-law, I was just saying it casually, it won't be that fast!"
The two women, an aunt and a sister-in-law, chatted about fun things that women do, their silvery laughter filling the entire courtyard.
The gentle moonlight shone down on the earth.
Even in December, the courtyard felt warm and cozy, making it a comfortable place to stay.
"By the way, sister-in-law, that Gu Wanwan..."
Mentioning this woman, Chu Xin'er pursed her lips: "I asked Brother Song Yan about it during dinner, and I didn't expect Gu Wanwan to have changed so much."
"Song Yan doesn't know what's going on, but he always feels that Gu Wanwan isn't very likable now, and he told me not to get too close to her in the future."
"Song Yan's feeling was correct."
Ye Nian'an affirmed: "I think Gu Wanwan probably likes Song Yan and sees you as a rival in love, so she deliberately gets close to you."
"ah?"
Chu Xin'er was completely bewildered.
"Sister-in-law, isn't Gu Wanwan Song Yan's cousin? Why..."
"That was back to Song Yan's great-grandfather's generation. Even the surname has changed. If you don't mind that, it won't affect your marriage and having children."
Ye Nian'an poked her forehead: "After I came back, I asked your brother Ye Sheng. The Gu family has always intended for Gu Wanwan to marry into the Song family so that the two families can be closer."
"Song Yan has always treated Gu Wanwan as a younger sister, and the latter is not interested in that kind of thing, so it has been put on hold for the time being. However, from what I saw today, things are not that simple."
"No wonder..."
After Ye Nian'an explained it to her, Chu Xin'er finally understood where the strange feeling she was experiencing came from.
If Gu Wanwan viewed Chu Xin'er as a rival for Song Yan's affections, then her words would make sense.
She deliberately said she was dark-skinned! Damn it!
"But... Gu Wanwan wasn't like this before. Although I've only met her a few times, I had a good impression of her and quite liked her."
Chu Xin'er frowned: "Sister-in-law, can time really completely change a person, making her seem like her very soul has changed?"
Faced with such a question, Ye Nian'an could only sigh softly.
It seems that Gu Wanwan used to be quite harmless.
Not only Song Yan and Xu Yao didn't believe it, but even Chu Xin'er felt that the person had become a different person.
"That's the truth. Gu Wanwan has changed. Xin'er, let me ask you... after spending the past year with Song Yan, have you fallen for him?"
"I……"
Chu Xin'er's face flushed red instantly. She bit her thin lips lightly, then lowered her head and let out a soft "hmm" like a mosquito.
Ye Nian'an already knew Chu Xin'er's answer and smiled slightly.
“You two are in love, and I’m not urging you to confirm your relationship quickly. But since Gu Wanwan is now your rival, you should ignore her from now on.”
"If she dares to do anything to hurt you, tell your sister-in-law, and she'll help you get revenge and teach her a lesson!"
Chu Xin'er chuckled and took Ye Nian'an's hand: "Come on, sister-in-law, do I look like someone who's easy to bully? What's mine will always be mine, and what's not mine, I can never win against."
"I believe that my relationship with Song Yan is one that no one else can interfere with, just like my relationship with you, sister-in-law."
Ye Nian'an pinched her cheek: "It's good that you understand."
For the next two days, Gu Wanwan continued to stick to Ye Nian'an like a piece of chewing gum.
They brought her snacks and complimented her on her good complexion, showering her with compliments and beaming with smiles.
Ye Nian'an maintained an indifferent attitude throughout; she accepted whatever Ye Nian'an offered, figuring it was better to accept something for nothing.
Even so, Gu Wanwan never gave up.
Ye Nian'an decided to let her go.
If Gu Wanwan was trying to please Ye Nian'an for Song Yan's sake, then she just thought Gu Wanwan was out of her mind.
How could she possibly go against her own sister-in-law for the sake of an outsider?
unless……
Gu Wanwan had ulterior motives.
The three days of the college entrance examination have passed in the blink of an eye.
When the exam was over, Chi Xinyao and the others came to the school gate to pick up Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er.
"Niannian, my heart~"
Upon seeing the two of them emerge, Chi Xinyao quickly stepped forward, her nervousness barely concealed: "How did the exam go?"
Chu Xin'er proudly raised her little nose: "Don't worry, Mom, what kind of people are my sister-in-law and me? With the two of us on our side, we can definitely get into a university!"
"Look how capable you are!"
Chi Xinyao poked her forehead, then grabbed Ye Nian'an's hand and said, "Niannian, don't listen to her bragging, just do your best."
Ye Nian'an smiled slightly: "Do your best. No matter the outcome, at least you won't have any regrets."
“Look at you, and look at your sister-in-law. This is what someone who’s going to take the college entrance exam should look like. You’re so proud. Be careful you don’t fail the exam. That would be so embarrassing.”
Chu Xin'er pouted: "Oh, Mom, although my sister-in-law is very capable, you shouldn't underestimate your daughter, okay?"
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