novelraw Chapter 205 The way those people looked at the sisters was like a hungry wolf eyeing its prey.
Chapter 205 The way those people looked at the sisters was like a hungry wolf eyeing its prey.
My cousin Tong Jiaming and his wife know each other from their research work. If they knew he was their cousin, they would definitely take extra care of him.
However, it's not too late. They can hire a waitress to help Jiaming and his wife look after the baby, and they can give her some extra help.
Zhao Tiantian also said that the person she met on the train was actually her cousin Tong Yuheng. If she had looked for more information based on that sense of familiarity, she might have recognized her as a relative long ago!
Unfortunately, the Zhao family members who came to reunite after New Year's Day did not see Tong Yuheng. She had already left home and told others that she had gotten married and gone to a faraway place with her husband.
Tong Yuheng felt that with the deterrent effect of the battle with the Han family in the short term, coupled with the key protection of the country, the Tong family would be relatively safe. In another year or two, apart from the two newborn children who were unable to protect themselves, her family was not worried about challenges from ordinary ancient martial arts families.
Tong Yuheng and Li Chengsong left Chenjiatun after New Year's Day to carry out a secret mission. She told her mother not to worry no matter what news came from outside, that she would come back safely and reunite with her family.
They were going to Europe, thousands of miles away, because they were outstanding and were sent there to study advanced science and technology.
Of course, learning is one aspect, but more importantly, it is about helping patriotic scholars abroad. If they need to bring back materials or want to bring back technology, they need protection and assistance in their evacuation.
"Does this mean we can go to university now?" Tong Yuheng had been thinking that they might have to wait until the college entrance examination was reinstated.
"Yes, we are university students now, and we strive to become students at top universities around the world. But we need to study the language for at least six months to a year first."
Li Chengsong's English was not good, so he started to study hard after receiving this task. However, when he got to university, he still had to attend a language class and pass the exam before he could start studying his major courses.
"Then let's start learning from scratch! We also need to build some connections." Tong Yuheng finally realized her dream and began the university life she had longed for in her past and present lives.
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After the spring semester started, Tong Jiahui stopped going to class and took maternity leave. Actually, she felt perfectly fine, even better than during her previous pregnancy. But her family was worried and wouldn't let her go. They said the kids at school were so mischievous; what if she got hurt?
The principal was also quite troubled. There were already not enough teachers in the school, and if Tong Jiahui took another semester off, where would she find a suitable replacement?
Originally, they wanted Tan Suyun to substitute, but Tan Suyun was also found to be pregnant, so Ren Hongmin was asked to take her place. The couple had been studying and reviewing a lot during this time, and Tong Jiahui tutored him for half a month before winter break, putting him to work!
Tan Suyun stopped going to work because of her pregnancy and stayed home to grow mushrooms. Since mushrooms aren't always available, they sell quite well. Tong Yuheng taught them how to cultivate the mushroom spawn themselves, so they no longer needed to get them from her.
The winter vegetables grown in the greenhouse can be sold for a while, but they won't be worth much once the new vegetables are harvested. They have a good working relationship with Uncle Cheng, and they've earned quite a bit in the past two years, making them much more financially secure. Now that Ren Hongmin is going to school, Tong Jiahui gives him her entire month's salary.
Nobody's making a fuss about this. People can give their jobs to whomever they want, and jealousy won't change anything.
Zhou Manman, the usually shrewd and troublesome girl at the educated youth settlement, has become much more docile now. Fan Yaqing's outcome also shocked her. She's come to realize that being full of resentment and blaming fate won't make her life any better. Seeing the happy life of Tan Suyun and her husband, she's quite envious.
Without Fan Yaqing's instigation, Director Qiao stopped bothering her, and she went to work quietly by herself, behaving very silently, and was no longer so annoying.
Fan Jianli is now keeping to himself and is ignored by everyone. It's not that he's unpleasant, but because his aunt was a human trafficker and his cousin was a murderer who was eventually executed, people are a little worried that he might also be involved.
He and Zhou Manman shared a similar plight, and so the two lonely souls came together. They agreed to settle down after marriage and rented the courtyard of the mute old woman in the village.
Because Japanese soldiers had lived there and people had died there, the brigade leader charged them ten yuan a year for rent. The two men got their letters of introduction and marriage certificates and hurriedly moved in to live on their own.
Tong Jiahui gave birth to twins in early April, two beautiful and fair-skinned little girls. This finally put an end to her hopes of having a son.
She accepted that she was not destined to have a son, but the two little girls were really beautiful, and their cries were much louder than those of normal children.
The two little ones were named Linlang; the eighth child is called Liu Yulin, and the ninth child is called Liu Yulang. These names were decided upon by their parents and sisters long ago, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl.
The older twins are named Linglong, the younger twins are named Linlang, and the names of their other sisters all mean "beautiful jade".
When the villagers heard that Tong Jiahui had given birth to two more daughters, most of them were happy. If she also had two sons, Tong Jiahui's life would be perfect! Wouldn't that make everyone incredibly jealous?
Some sarcastic people would occasionally chime in, saying that marrying a beautiful wife makes it easier to have daughters. They even advised the young men in the family that if they wanted to continue the family line, they shouldn't just focus on a woman's face when looking for a wife.
They didn't name names, but everyone knew who they were being sarcastic about. However, the Tong family completely ignored them, spoiling the two little ones regardless of age or gender.
Because the Tong family had two new babies, several families who were close to them came to visit. On the day of the full moon celebration, Zhao Xinhui and Tong Jiaming, a married couple, also came in their jeep, bringing many gifts, which made the villagers envious of Tong Jiahui for having such good relatives.
Ever since participating in a martial arts association duel a few months ago, Tong Yucheng had resolved to train with his grandfather and sisters so he could protect them in the future. He could see the way the martial artists below the stage looked at his sisters—like hungry wolves eyeing their prey!
His little brother is already over a year old and can walk. He can express his meaning word by word and can be sent to daycare.
This little guy is very close to him; his older brother has always taken care of him since he was little. He makes his formula, feeds him, changes his diapers, holds him to look at pictures, teaches him to speak, and tells him stories…
Now Yu Chen is going back to his grandfather and aunt's side to study here, and he also wants to help with family matters. He's a man, and he'll have to support the Tong family in the future. If people from the ancient martial arts world come to visit, can his grandfather personally receive everyone regardless of their seniority?
My eldest and second eldest cousins have both left home, and I heard that my two older cousins, Linglong and Linglong, will also be joining the army at the end of the year. My fifth cousin is so outstanding; she'll probably leave after graduating high school too. Coming back now means he can still help his aunt a little.
He told his parents about it, and they were very supportive. They believed their son would be more successful if he stayed with his father and sister.