Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 160 - 160: 158 Lovesickness Turns to Ashes: The Past Can’t Be Chased (Part 5)

The more she watched, the more enjoyable it was.

Nan Tianzong was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks, with a bitter gourd face; Miss Gan became more and more courageous, and had already sat directly on Nan Tianzong’s thigh, laughing happily.

“Ruo Ruo, quickly get off Tianzong. How can you be so improper, where do you resemble the demeanor of a wealthy family’s miss!”

An old and wise female voice came, making the three people freeze.

The person who walked in from outside the private room was none other than Madam Gan Senior.

Madam Gan Senior, as always, was shrewd and capable, her sharp eyes swept over the three people in the center of the scene, finally landing on Gan Miaoruo.

“It’s a rare occasion for both of you to visit Juxian Restaurant. Today, let me treat everyone to this meal.”

So, Juxian Restaurant was actually owned by the Gan family, no wonder they had such boldness.

Liu Sisi had already stood up from her seat, greeting Madam Gan Senior: “Junior pays respects to Madam Gan Senior.”

Nan Tianzong was helpless, still having Ruo Ruo sitting on his lap. So he had to stay seated and greet her.

“Tianzong pays respects to grandmother. Grandmother, what brings you out today?”

Nan Tianzong’s Second Aunt was Gan Miaoruo’s mother, and so with Gan Miaoruo’s order of birth, he addressed Madam Gan Senior as grandmother.

“Well then, the teacher is right here, you two should stand up. Tianzong, you too.”

Madam Gan Senior stretched out her hand to help Liu Sisi up.

“Grandmother thought the weather was nice today, so she took Ruo Ruo out for a walk.”

She casually sat down on a chair: “My granddaughter’s name is Ruo Ruo, Gan Miaoruo. Ruo Ruo has a weak body and was as fragile as a kitten when she was born, so her Second Aunt named her Miaoruo, which means she hopes Ruo Ruo can grow up stronger and healthier. Ruo Ruo, this is the teacher that grandmother found for you, you should get to know her. Quickly come over and pay your respects.”

Gan Miaoruo raised her head to look at Madam Gan Senior, then bowed her head, refusing to answer.

Looking at the table full of dishes, her eyes suddenly lit up!

“Brother Nan, I want to eat braised fresh chin, golden chicken, roasted duck, peony double shrimp. Brother Nan, hurry up and serve me.”

“Ruo Ruo!”

Madam Gan Senior shook her crutch in her hand.

“Humph! Ruo Ruo knows her naturally. But I don’t like her, she looks like a temptation, so ugly!”

Gan Miaoruo pouted as she spoke.

In the end, she even glared at Liu Sisi, refusing to get off Nan Tianzong’s lap.

Liu Sisi’s lips pursed into a smile.

Nan Tianzong’s face also changed, forcibly pushing Gan Miaoruo off of him.

Before Nan Tianzong could speak, Madam Gan Senior took the lead!

“Ruo Ruo, how do you speak to your teacher? Is this how you should speak as a student? You really don’t know how to behave!”

Gan Miaoruo obviously didn’t expect Nan Tianzong to treat her like that. She sat on the ground for a while in shock, before she burst into tears with a “waah” sound.

“It’s all because of you, you ugly woman! Brother Nan actually scolded me for you, I…I hate you! I’m not finished with you, sob sob sob…”

While crying, Gan Miaoruo covered her face and ran out.

“Ruo Ruo!”

Nan Tianzong wanted to go after her but hesitated as he looked back at Liu Sisi.

“Hurry up! Ruo Ruo is still young, just a few years old, don’t be angry with her, just coax her a bit, and she’ll be fine.” Liu Sisi urged.

“Alright, Sisi, I’ll come find you later.” After saying that, Nan Tianzong quickly chased after her.

As soon as he left, the atmosphere at the scene immediately solidified.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Old Madam Gan’s eyes: “Sit, teacher, I have something I want to discuss with you.”

Liu Sisi’s heart skipped a beat!

She laughed lightly and said: “Old Madam may just give the order.”

…

When Nan Tianzong returned, Old Madam Gan had already bid her farewell and left.

Nan Tianzong was heavy-hearted and did not speak.

Liu Sisi also lost interest in eating delicacies and took a few light bites before putting down her chopsticks.

“Sisi, I’m sorry,” Nan Tianzong suddenly said in a low voice.

Liu Sisi raised her eyebrows in surprise: “Sorry for what?”

“I didn’t tell you, but I actually know Gan Miaoruo, or Miss Gan.” Nan Tianzong hesitated to speak.

“Pfft! What’s the big deal! You must have a reason for not telling me.”

Liu Sisi laughed and said: “On the contrary, I should thank you. If it weren’t for you, I probably wouldn’t have gotten this job, right? I can’t blame you.”

She understood in her heart that she was just a sixteen-year-old girl who could hardly be a teacher to another girl her age.

When Nan Tianzong urged her to nominate herself back then, she didn’t feel anything wrong, but now that she thought it over, she was indeed as fearless as a newborn calf!

“Although I recommended you, if you couldn’t pass my grandmother’s test, it would be useless. So, when you were kept on, I was very surprised.”

“Indeed! I was surprised as well.” She thought to herself, she almost didn’t stay, right?

Nan Tianzong let out a sigh of relief and couldn’t help but laugh!

“As long as you don’t blame me, it’s fine. By the way, did my grandmother say anything to you? Come on, let’s eat. We’ve spent this silver, so we must eat enough to make it worthwhile. Hurry up.”

After that, he couldn’t help but start eating heartily.

His heart was also going through endless twists and turns.

Speaking of which, large families have many children. His Second Aunt was born out of wedlock. His mother and Second Aunt kept in touch through letters but seldom visited each other. After all, he belonged to the legitimate lineal branch. Last time Zhang Shixin caused a ruckus at the bookstore because of Liu Sisi. After some investigation, he found out that Master Gan was actually his cousin, and Zhang Shixin’s wife was his cousin’s illegitimate daughter…

This relationship was really speechless!

However, because of such a complicated connection, he should have sought justice for Liu Sisi. But considering his Second Aunt’s position, he let Zhang Shixin off without causing him serious harm.

Liu Sisi was already full, so she signaled and put down her chopsticks.

Thinking back to when Old Madam volunteered to adjust the teaching schedule for Miss Gan from one lesson per day to one lesson every five days, two hours in the morning and afternoon.

The reason was that Miss Gan needed not only to learn knowledge but also music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

So far, she hadn’t really taught Miss Gan a serious lesson and felt a bit guilty about receiving Gan family’s education gift.

After leaving the wine-house, the two walked side by side at a leisurely pace towards the bookstore.

“Sisi, have you ever thought about changing to a different environment?” Nan Tianzong hesitated to ask.

Liu Sisi’s footsteps stopped: “You… what kind of environment?”

“Change to an environment where you have endless gold and silver treasures, wear endless brocade silk, enjoy inexhaustible wealth and honor, ride luxury carriages and horses, and have numerous servants. You can have everything you want… Do you like it?”

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