Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s
Chapter 145 - 139 Supervisor

Chapter 145: 139 Supervisor

"Uncle, even if we’re not here, you still need to go to work every day. Don’t think about being lazy or sneaking off to enjoy yourself, Weiguo will supervise you. We’ll come back next week and ask Weiguo about it. If I let Brother Xinhua know you’ve been slacking off and refusing to work, hmph!"

Tian Sisi’s hmph made Shou Jizu’s heart turn cold. Goodness! When will this ever end? He had planned to go to Shanghai in a couple of days! As he widened his eyes, ready to protest, he suddenly heard a "snap." The chopstick in Tian Xinhua’s hand broke with a sound.

Shou Jizu shuddered, recalling the broken wooden stick from the morning. He immediately put on a smile, "I know, I know, Uncle will definitely work hard. There’s no need for Weiguo to supervise. Weiguo should go back with you all. It’s not good to live here, with poor food and sleep."

"No need, I’ll just stay at my own house. Daddy, you just need to work hard, that’s all. I will supervise you all the time."

Although Weiguo was only 6 years old, he was quick-witted and eloquent; no wonder he would become an excellent lawyer in the future.

Shou Jizu grimaced at Weiguo, really a kid born to collect debts!

In the afternoon, Shou Jizu was dragged out of bed by Weiguo and forced to go to work. Tian Sisi and the others were also preparing to leave. Baoguo was reluctant to part with his second brother, constantly tugging on Weiguo, urging him to leave together with them. Weiguo’s eyes reddened. He wanted to go back with his big brother and Sister Sisi too, but knowing his Daddy’s character, someone had to keep an eye on him!

Weiguo also hoped his Daddy would change for the better, to become like his uncles. Every time Qinghua mentioned his fourth uncle, he did so proudly. Weiguo also wished that in the future, when mentioning his Daddy in front of others, his expression wouldn’t be one of shame but pride, just like Qinghua, able to proudly say his Daddy’s name.

Tian Sisi took out ten yuan from her pocket and handed it to Weiguo, "Keep this money safe, Weiguo. If there’s nothing good to eat at home, you can go to the village and buy some eggs to cook for yourself. But you mustn’t go hungry, hear me?"

"Sister Sisi, we have food at home; I don’t need this." Weiguo refused to take it. Ten yuan was a lot of money — even Mama might not have ten yuan on her!

"If I tell you to take it, you take it. Keep the money safe, okay? You can’t let your Daddy find out."

Tian Sisi forced the money into Weiguo’s pocket, stuffing in a packet of biscuits and a packet of candy as well. Jianguo also repeatedly admonished him, teaching him to protect himself, not to clash head-on with Shou Liguo or other village kids, to avoid getting hurt.

Weiguo agreed to everything and with teary eyes, he watched Tian Sisi and the others leave. He stood on the hillside until they were out of sight before going back, looking forward to Saturday’s arrival.

The return trip was downhill, so it was much faster. Tian Sisi sat in front of the bicycle, her little head nodding off until she fell asleep, lying in Tian Xinhua’s arms, like a little pig. Tian Xinhua smiled, slowed down, and let He Chengsi and the others go ahead, while he followed gently behind.

By the time they got home, Tian Sisi still hadn’t woken up. Tian Xinhua simply picked her up and carried her upstairs, gently placed her on the bed, and tucked her in. Tian Xinhua watched Tian Sisi, who was sound asleep, with her little mouth slightly open and cheeks flushed, for a long time. Moved by affection, he flicked her nose. Tian Sisi hmphed twice, pouted, turned over, and fell asleep again.

What a little piggy, Tian Xinhua shook his head and went downstairs. Granny Zhao wasn’t home, but the door was unlocked, likely she was nearby. He didn’t go looking for anyone and simply bolted the door before heading home.

Tian Sisi slept until it was almost dinner time before waking up. As soon as she woke, she asked Granny Zhao to heat water for a bath. It was inconvenient to bathe at Tian Manlan’s place the night before, and with Little Baoguo’s patch of child’s urine, she now felt uncomfortable all over.

Granny Zhao still didn’t know that Weiguo hadn’t come back with them. At dinner time, she habitually served two bowls of dishes and called out, "Weiguo, help Granny take the dishes to your Uncle He." Ever since Tang Tieshan and his grandson stopped eating at their place, Granny Zhao would have Weiguo deliver a couple of bowls whenever she cooked something delicious. Weiguo also enjoyed doing this task.

This call received no response, and Granny Zhao then realized Weiguo wasn’t there. The others noticed it too and looked towards Tian Sisi, who quickly explained, "Granny, Weiguo didn’t come back. He stayed in Huangkeng Village."

Granny Zhao’s expression changed, "What happened? Why didn’t Weiguo come back with you? Did your uncle-in-law forbid him from coming?" (Shou Jizu cried a river – I would love for Weiguo to go to your place, old lady.) With that in mind, the old lady’s eyes carried a murderous threat.

"No, it was Weiguo’s own decision to stay behind, Granny, please don’t worry, let me explain slowly," Tian Sisi tried to calm the anxious old lady.

Granny Zhao had Donghua deliver the dishes instead, and upon hearing her granddaughter speak, she also calmed down a bit. It seemed the situation wasn’t as she had imagined. She sat down and signaled Tian Sisi to clarify further.

Tian Sisi then told the plan that she and Tian Xinhua had discussed. In the end, she said, "Grandpa, Granny, Daddy, Mama, both Brother Xin Hua and I believe that our uncle-in-law can still be reformed. However, there needs to be someone to supervise him, so Weiguo volunteered to stay."

"You kids think you know everything? Shou Jizu that son of a bi..." Granny Zhao seemed to realize it wasn’t appropriate to call him a bastard in front of Jianguo, so she changed her wording:

"How could your uncle-in-law ever change his ways? It’s easier to move mountains than change one’s nature. Can a dog stop eating shit? You better not foolishly mess around. Man Yin, go fetch Weiguo back tomorrow. I’m worried about him being there alone."

Tian Sisi inwardly scorned the idea, of course dogs can stop eating shit. In her previous life before she transmigrated, the neighbor’s Samoyed ate quite well; tens of yuan for a bag of dog food, brand-name dog accessories, shampoo and shower gel fancier than what she used, even a dedicated pet doctor for house calls. Their treatment was much better than a person’s.

"Granny, let’s just give it a try, okay? If our uncle-in-law really does change for the better, then my aunt, Jianguo, Weiguo, and Bao Guo could all have a good life, couldn’t they?" Tian Sisi tried to persuade the old lady, hoping to get her consent.

Granny Zhao’s expression softened, seeming a bit convinced, while the old man hadn’t spoken a word, as if he was thinking hard about something. Seeing this, Tian Sisi hastened to share her observations of Shou Jizu, "I think our uncle-in-law does have his merits. He has a good temper; he didn’t get angry even when I spoke ill of him. Also, he’s quite smart, just a bit lazy."

Then Tian Sisi animatedly recounted how she tricked with sweet potatoes as meat, the feud with Old Mrs. Shou, and how Shou Jizu dealt with her and Shou Chengzu. Tian Sisi’s vivid storytelling almost made Zhu Aiqing burst into laughter. She really wanted to laugh loudly, but since her father-in-law and mother-in-law weren’t laughing, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to show it too clearly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)