The Beautiful Stepmother from the Eighties: Marrying a Factory Director to Raise Kids

Chapter 457

Thinking of this, Lin Sisi suddenly was not afraid anymore.She swaggered out of the police station.

She believed the police had no evidence and were just questioning her.

Seeing her leave, Captain Li instructed his subordinates, Follow her for the next few days and find out who she frequently contacts.

Why? someone nearby asked. She was not the one who beat him up. Should we not be tracking her parents?

Captain Li rolled his eyes at him. Who asked you to look for the attackers? She was lying from the start. These days, an illness that costs two thousand yuan to treat is no minor ailment. Yet she turned around and gave all the money to the Lin family without leaving a single cent for that friend of hers. This excuse is far too far-fetched.

Based on his previous understanding of Lin Sisi, she would probably go look for this so-called friend to help prove her innocence.

As long as they followed Lin Sisi, found the friend she mentioned, and checked if that person was actually sick, they would have the evidence that Lin Sisi was lying.

And if she was lying, why did she lie? Was it to prove she was innocent? Or was it for something else?

Regardless, if someone said this matter had nothing to do with Lin Sisi, Captain Li would not believe it even if he were beaten to death.

Originally, the Si family must have also thought the Lin family would not dare report to the police and sue them.

That was why they dared to be so brazen. Now that a lawyer's letter had been sent, the Si family would definitely make a move.

Their first action would undoubtedly be to get rid of the people who carried out the assault.

As long as those people disappeared, even if it was known that they did the beating, the police would not be able to find any evidence.

Lin's father had a successful surgery. Si Nian could not sleep comfortably at the hospital, so the next day she was sent home by her mother to rest.

Returning home again and looking at the familiar, spacious street scenes and the tube-shaped apartment buildings, Si Nian felt a bit dazed. In truth, she had only been away in Beijing for a little over half a year.

Compared to the crowded hutongs, everywhere here was spacious, and the air felt much more pleasant.

Opening the door, the flowers, plants, and trees planted in the courtyard had grown quite a bit. There were also some cacti and succulents, all brought from their rural hometown by her two younger brothers. In their hometown, everyone would go up the mountain to dig them up for planting themselves, and there were plenty of cacti.

A square plot of land had been cleared in the courtyard, fully planted with green vegetables.

In the styrofoam boxes next to the wall, rows of green onions and cilantro were growing lush and green.

In the corner was the rose bush that Zhou Yueshen had previously broken. It had grown taller now, with thick, sturdy stems. It would probably bloom this year.

In the small fish pond to the side were the fry raised by Second Child. They had grown quite large by now, swimming lazily in the pool. They had fattened up by at least two sizes; who knew what they had been eating.

One had to admit, when it came to planting these flowers and trees, adults were much better at it.

The courtyard was kept very neat and clean. When Si Nian went to the Lin family before, she noticed that her parents' home was always swept spotless. If she had not transmigrated into this book, she would have thought her slight germaphobia was hereditary.

Zhou Yueshen, our courtyard is so beautiful, Si Nian tilted her head and spoke to him, feeling very happy. Little Han and the others will definitely be thrilled when they see it.

Zhou Yueshen gave a slight nod. A courtyard so full of life like this, not to mention the children, even he felt a sense of joy looking at it.

Inside the house, hearing the commotion, Lin Xiao and Zhou Suisui came out, pushing a wheelchair.

Seeing the two of them return, their faces filled with pleasant surprise. Niannian, brother-in-law, you are back!

Quick, come inside and have a seat.

The two of them had already known the good news when Lin's mother came back to report it the night before.

If it were not for the mobility issues and the need to keep watch at home, the couple would have loved nothing more than to rush straight to the hospital.

Seeing them actually back now, the reality of witnessing it with their own eyes still made them extremely excited.

Hurry in and sit. Little sister, your belly has gotten so big! Zhou Suisui hurriedly stepped forward to support Si Nian.

Si Nian quickly said, Sister-in-law, you do not need to be so polite. I am still very agile right now.

A hint of envy flickered in Zhou Suisui's eyes. What was an accident for Si Nian and her husband was something she desperately longed for.

Although her health was much better now than before, there was still no activity in her belly.

Seeing that Si Nian, who got married after her, already had such a big belly, she could not help but feel envious.

The group went into the house chatting and laughing. Because only Lin's mother was keeping watch at the hospital, Zhou Yueshen, after bringing Si Nian back, still had to head over to help.

After saying his goodbyes, he drove off.

Their car had been parked at the door the whole time and had not been driven much.

But perhaps because the Lin family frequently helped maintain it, it surprisingly had not accumulated any dust.

Si Nian entered their room. The Lin family had kept their room locked and had not let anyone in.

Pushing the door open, there was a faint smell of dust in the room. It was not severe, but Si Nian still dug out clean bedsheets.

Zhou Suisui came over to help her and took all the quilts and bedding upstairs to air them out in the sun to remove the smell.

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Si Nian felt sleepy after tidying up and went to the room to catch up on some sleep.

When she woke up, her sister-in-law had slaughtered a chicken.

Her father's successful surgery, along with Si Nian and Zhou Yueshen's return, were both wonderful and joyous events for the Lin family.

Since Si Nian was pregnant, Zhou Suisui did not let her help.

A large pot of chicken soup was stewed. Si Nian drank some but felt a bit greasy, so she did not eat much.

Perhaps she was too tired from the day before, she felt sleepy again right after eating.

She slept straight through to the next morning. Si Nian even admired her own sleep quality.

Zhou Yueshen did not come back until the next day. Although her father had passed the critical period, he could not move yet and needed close, personal care.

Lin Xiao had mobility issues, Lin's mother did not have much strength, and the two children could not help much either.

As a result, all the tasks fell onto Zhou Yueshen.

Seeing him return from outside early in the morning, Si Nian's heart ached for him. You have worked so hard. You barely slept the night before last.

Because the hospital bed was not big, Zhou Yueshen was afraid of crowding her, so he had not slept much.

He did not come home all night yesterday either; it was truly exhausting.

Yet he never complained about anything.

Upon returning home, Si Nian went into the kitchen to heat up food for him.

Zhou Yueshen came in to help. He had a big appetite, and he polished off the entire pot Si Nian had cooked.

After eating, Si Nian glanced at her brother and sister-in-law talking on the sofa and waved at Zhou Yueshen. When he lowered his head slightly and leaned in, she stood on her tiptoes and whispered in his ear, I have not taken a bath in three days. I am scared to do it alone, help me.

Her belly was big, and Zhou Yueshen would not let her go into the bathroom alone, afraid she might slip and fall.

So he had always been helping her before.

With Zhou Yueshen away, Si Nian did not dare to do it.

Zhou Yueshen's Adam's apple bobbed as he lowered his voice, I will go draw the water for you.

Si Nian put her hands on her hips and said, Then after you draw the water, you have to wait outside. You cannot stare at me while I wash.

Can I not? Zhou Yueshen's lips curled up slightly, a smile lingering in his eyes.

Si Nian glared at him. I will call you when I am done washing.

After saying that, she was about to go upstairs.

In Beijing, their place only had one floor, so they did not have to climb stairs.

Seeing her step onto the stairs, Zhou Yueshen compromised and followed her up, holding her hand.

After escorting her upstairs, Zhou Yueshen went to the washroom to draw hot water. The bathing barrel was still there, but since the family usually went out to the public bathhouse, no one had used it.

He scrubbed it clean inside and out, filled it with hot water, and only then called Si Nian in.

In the end, halfway through her bath, Si Nian still ended up calling for him. With her long hair, it was too difficult to wash on her own, and since she couldn't bend over, she had no choice but to ask Zhou Yueshen for help.

Zhou Yueshen knew this would happen. Even though Si Nian refused to let him in every single time, she would always regret it later and give up her resistance.

After a nice, comfortable bath, Si Nian changed into her pajamas and lay back down.

Just as she was drifting off to sleep, a call came in from Captain Li.