Chapter 74: A Conversation Between Aunt and Niece

Chapter 74: A Conversation Between Aunt and Niece

"Where are Yuanyuan and Manman? These two little troublemakers are about to become an uncle and an aunt to someone else's kids. They should know about this too and behave more sensibly!"

Among Minghua's siblings, the oldest were only twenty years old and not yet married, but her two kids were already stepping into the roles of uncle and aunt before the others.

She laughed and called Yuanyuan and Manman over.

As expected, the two little ones were still too young to fully understand what it meant to have a new title, but when they heard that Qingyu sister-in-law was having a baby, their eyes widened in surprise.

"Mom, is it true that Qingyu sister-in-law has a baby?"

"Yes."

Minghua gently patted Manman's head and said with a smile, "Our Manman is going to be an aunt. Are you happy?"

"Happy!"

But Manman, still not quite grasping what it meant to be an aunt, said she was happy while furrowing her brow in confusion.

Would she start acting like a real aunt once she became one?

Fu Yining thought to herself, "What have I done?"

Zhou Helian, seeing the little girl's confusion, chuckled and said, "Our Manman is still young. You'll understand when you see Qingyu's baby in the future."

Manman nodded, half-understanding but still puzzled.

Yuanyuan, meanwhile, glanced at Fu Yining, his mind racing with their plan.

After dinner, the family gathered in the living room to drink tea and chat.

Fu Yining saw Auntie Qiu again. She was already at an age where she should be resting early, but she stayed up late, wanting to meet Fu Yining.

"Miss, did the scallion oil chicken suit your taste just now?"

"It was delicious, just like before."

"I'm glad you liked it."

Like Uncle Liu, Auntie Qiu’s family had served the Fu family for generations, and her children would carry on the tradition.

Having watched Fu Yining grow up, Auntie Qiu knew all too well what she had been through, and she clung to her hand, unable to let go.

"Miss, you're finally back, it's wonderful!"

"Mhm."

It felt like she hadn’t been home in ages.

As soon as Fu Yining persuaded Auntie Qiu to go back and rest, two small figures appeared beside her again.

"Auntie?"

"What is it?"

She looked down at the two little ones standing before her.

Yuanyuan stepped closer and sniffed the air curiously—

You're right, just like my sister said, the smell on Auntie really is different now!

With a hint from her brother, Ming Hua, curious, looked up and, avoiding other people's eyes, whispered to Fu Yining, "Auntie, wanna snack?"

"No."

"Auntie, wanna play with toys?"

"No."

Yuanyuan/Manman: "……?" Shouldn't she have said yes?

A sly smile appeared on Fu Yining's lips as she watched the siblings fidgeting nervously in front of her.

What are they trying to do? Bribe her?

Out of curiosity, Fu Yining nodded and said, "Alright, actually I do feel like having some snacks."

"Auntie, let's sneak some snacks!" Yuanyuan and Manman were instantly overjoyed, pulling her out of the living room.

Fu Yining: "Uh."

Why do we have to sneak them?

Yuanyuan turned his head and said with disdain, "Auntie, we just had dinner. If Mom catches us eating snacks now, we're doomed!"

"…!""

Looks like these two are trying to get me in trouble too!

Fu Yining looked down at the two excited children, thinking to herself that they were quite bold. If it were the old Fu Yining, she'd probably have sold them out by now.

"Where are Yuanyuan and Manman?"

Ming Hua had only been gone a minute, but when she returned, the kids were gone.

And Fu Yining was gone too.

Zhou Helian smiled and replied, "Those two kids took Ningning away. Who knows what they're secretly up to."

"I see."

"If they want to play, let them have fun." Fu Yichen had no intention of stopping them from the beginning. He was quite pleased to see his sister getting along so well with his children.

"Okay."

Ming Hua nodded but wondered, when did Yuanyuan and Manman become so close to their aunt?

Did her earlier talk actually work?

"Ming Hua, you came just in time. Have a seat."

"Yes, Dad!"

After she settled in, Fu Yuan Sheng asked in a serious tone, "What's really going on with Ningning?"

She seems normal, but not entirely.

Zhou Helian nodded and looked at the children. "Ningning isn't here right now, so don't hide it from us anymore. Is she still not okay?"

Ming Hua didn't say anything.

Yu ZhiLi and Fu Yichen exchanged a glance and said seriously, "Mom and Dad, it's like this..."

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"Is this all you're giving me? Just one candy?"

The single candy in Fu Yining's hand looked almost pathetic.

Yuanyuan said seriously, "Auntie, you just had a meal. Don't eat so many snacks at night!"

Ming Hua nodded emphatically, "Exactly, it will cause cavities!"

Fu Yining: "..."

So I got tricked with just one candy?

"Never mind."

Fu Yining unwrapped the candy and put the lonely piece into her mouth, "Tsk, okay, what’s up?"

Ming Hua sniffed and asked, "Auntie, you smell so good! What's that scent?"

"It's just my body wash!"

"No way, Auntie, you’re totally lying!"

The siblings accused Fu Yining of lying, but she was truly innocent.

She even sniffed herself, making sure there wasn't any strange smell.

Not body wash, maybe shampoo? Or some cosmetic on her face?

The siblings shook their heads: None of them!

Fu Yining was at a loss for words.

The two little troublemakers were curious about the change in her scent, while Fu Yining listened and occasionally chimed in.

Before she knew it, the two little troublemakers had opened up to her, dragging her into their room for more chatting.

"Auntie, come in!"

"Auntie, hurry!"

"Alright."

Turns out, they each had their own rooms.

Fu Yining noticed the room was decked out in pink, with a cute teddy bear on the bed, and guessed that this must be Ming Hua's room.

But Ming Hua shook her head and pointed to Yuanyuan, "No, this is my brother’s room."

Yuanyuan nodded, "Yes, this is my room."

"Uh—"

The little girl tilted her head to one side, trying to remember, "Because Mom likes pink and said we should be 'treated the same.'"

Yuanyuan corrected her, "It's 'treated the same'!"

"Yes, treated the same!"

As a result, the siblings' rooms were nearly identical, reflecting Mom's love and her girly style.

They all kicked off their shoes and settled down on the carpet, with Yuanyuan setting the treats he had snuck in right in the middle.