Chapter 32: Chapter 32: The Awkward Third-Day Homecoming

As the class bell rang, another day was over. Zhou Hu looked at his tablemate Wang Miaomiao, who was quickly packing her backpack, and finally blushed with red ears to congratulate her, “Wang, congratulations, you got second place in the class this time.”

“Congratulations to you too, you’re amazing, first place in the whole grade again.” Wang Miaomiao replied with a smile. She felt quite happy too, as her hard work for a while had resulted in significant improvement, and it seemed like getting into high school was no longer a problem.

Second in the class, fourth in the grade, hmm, got to keep pushing on.

Zhou Hu clenched his fist somewhat nervously. Ever since the last incident became widely talked about, more and more girls have started flirting with him, but he didn’t want to deal with any of them, only feeling annoyed.

He only wanted to speak with the person next to him, but the other party seemed unwilling. He felt she was intentionally distancing herself from him, even though she always spoke to him with a smile.

“Tomorrow is a holiday, would you…” Zhou Hu was very nervous, “would you… have time to come out? A new batch of books arrived at Red Star Bookstore, let’s go check it out together…”

“Sorry, we’re having guests at home tomorrow, not convenient for me to go out, you go ahead and check it out, tell me about the good books on Monday… Thanks, Zhou.” Wang Miaomiao smiled as she declined and quickly left the spot, “My brother is waiting for me, see you on Monday, Zhou.”

“Goodbye…” Zhou Hu replied, spirit dampened, sulkily packed his things, his brief courage draining away completely.

Wang Miaomiao ran to the school gate, patting her chest to calm her startled heart.

Wow, looks like Zhou Hu indeed has feelings for her. She had felt his occasional glances these days.

A pure school love affair, but alas, doesn’t suit an imposter like her.

Afraid she would be indiscriminate like an old auntie, suffer indigestion, and have an upset stomach…

“Jia Bao, did the rankings come out today, what’s your standing?” She thought it’d be better to educate and train her little puppy than to flirt with little kids.

“Third Sister, this is on our way home from school, can’t I have a break…” Wang Jia Bao wailed. Ever since he was handed over to her by their mother for studying discipline, it had been a nightmare for him.

Waking up early daily and burning the midnight oil, either memorizing or practicing problems. If he didn’t obey, his mom would really only give him cornbread to eat, oh… when will he ever be free…

“No.” Wang Miaomiao glanced at him and said, “I promised Mom and Dad, I would definitely ensure you get into high school. So, what’s your rank?”

“Thirty-eight…” Wang Jia Bao said helplessly, yet he felt pleased inside. Although he had been struggling recently, his ranking improved from seventieth to thirty-eight, a significant step closer to high school and away from going back home to farm.

“Only thirty-eight, so bad.” Wang Miaomiao said angrily, “Extra tutoring sessions at home…”

“Third Sister… dear sister, spare me, more of it and I’ll die.” Wang Jia Bao howled in misery upon hearing her.

Wang Miaomiao pretended not to hear, quickening her pace forward, “Hurry up, don’t dawdle, your second sis hurt her hand, let’s go back quickly, still need to help cook dinner, today is your turn to do the dishes…”

Knowing Wang Pandi hurt her hand, Wang Miaomiao took it upon herself along with Wang Jia Bao to share the household chores.

She was not the original body, unwilling to have everything done for her nor to fuss over doing some work, naturally accepting the good treatment by her family.

Hastily after returning home, she saw Wang Pandi yet again sewing and patching. “Second Sister, can’t you rest a bit, the wound on your hand hasn’t healed yet.”

Wang Pandi listened to her sister’s chatter, smiling, “I’m fine, it’s scabbed, as long as I don’t touch water, I can do other tasks…”

“Nonsense, it can still crack even when scabbed.” Wang Miaomiao disapproved, glancing at her hand, and advised, “In any case, be cautious. Hands and face are a girl’s facade, need proper care.”

Saying this, she couldn’t help recalling the scar on her forehead. Days had passed, the bruise was slowly fading, but the scar was as big as a fingernail, not knowing when it would fall off naturally.

Moreover, the scar would surely leave a mark, Wang Miaomiao thought about this and felt a bit worried.

“I know, I’ll be careful,” Wang Pandi promised with a smile.

Wang Miaomiao shook her head, sighed, and helplessly turned to the kitchen, not forgetting to summon Wang Jia Bao to help with the fire.

Because of Wang Pandi’s injury, Wang Miaomiao volunteered for the evening cooking duties.

Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing discussed and decided to have Wang Pandi collect some crafts in the morning, they would cover the work for her, so Wang Pandi’s work points wouldn’t be missed, however, the couple would come back a bit later daily.

The original body didn’t know how to do these chores, neither did Wang Miaomiao, by Wang Pandi’s guidance at the side, her cooking was clumsy but barely managed to make edible meals, just the taste and appearance were plain. Yet, Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing were still very gratified, eating with relish.

Wang Miaomiao cooked rice today, made four scrambled eggs, and steamed a big bowl of egg custard. Since her sister was injured and her parents were tired from work, the egg custard was a collective treat.

The pork belly bought previously wasn’t finished, continued to steam on the rack.

The vegetables from their own plot were still rich, picking three small crispy cucumbers to make smashed cucumber salad.

Two luffas and leftovers of pickled beans from breakfast were made into a pickled luffa bean soup.

Five people, four dishes, all set.

Wang Jia Bao served dishes and cooked rice, Wang Miaomiao cleaned up the aftermath, finished wiping her hands and preparing to eat, when she heard voices outside, she was stunned, are there guests?

Walking to the courtyard, poking her head out for a look, Wang Baoxing and Liu Yulan were at the front, with Wang Zhaodi and Zhu Zicheng following behind into the house.

“Second sister, Third sister, Little brother.” Zhu Zicheng greeted with a bright smile, but inside the room, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

“Brother-in-law.” Wang Jia Bao, Wang Pandi, and Wang Miaomiao responded in succession, after all, you can’t hit a smiling face, and visitors are guests, not to mention they came with gifts in hand.

“Dad, Mom, today is the third-day visit, we brought some things to see you.” Zhu Zicheng smiled as he placed the items upon a corner of the table, looking at the dishes on the table, not quite sure what to say.

Liu Yulan went into the kitchen as soon as she returned, showing clearly that she didn’t want to deal with the two.[/p]

Wang Miaomiao also frowned, hadn’t it been said not to contact them after they got married? Why come anyway, they didn’t prepare anything at home, inviting them to eat, there wouldn’t be enough food… should they add two more dishes?

While Wang Miaomiao was still hesitating and worried, Wang Baoxing already had the solution.

“Sigh… Zicheng, why don’t you take these back, bring them to her second aunt’s place, for your marriage, the family didn’t contribute much, thanks to her second aunt orchestrating it all, so in the future, just have the heart to be more filial to her on behalf…”

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