Rebirth in the 80's: The Daily Life of the Villain's Mom-Chapter 199: A Disappointment to High Expectations

Wang Cuilan finally sat back and continued washing clothes in her hands. "Pei Yang and Shanshan went to the county early. Rest assured, the snack shop is fine. When the oldest left, he took Little Jing and directly sent him to kindergarten, so you can be assured of that too."

Wang Cuilan’s words dispelled all the doubts in Jiang Ran’s mind.

Still, Jiang Ran couldn’t help but ask, "My alarm clock..."

"The oldest turned it off. He said to let you rest well and not worry about the shop. Let Pei Yang and Shanshan handle it. It’s a good chance to see how they do."

Hearing this, what more could Jiang Ran say?

Jiang Ran could only go to the bathroom, freshen up a bit, then come out.

Normally, kindergarten should have been on vacation by now.

However, students are on vacation, but parents do not have any time off.

To give children a place to play and for parents to continue concentrating on their work, the kindergarten had set up a summer class.

Of course, the summer class costs extra and is even more expensive than a semester’s tuition.

When Jiang Ran found out about the summer class, she signed up Pei Jing without any hesitation. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

This way, Pei Jing could play with friends, learn something, and the adults could get a little relief.

Otherwise, Pei Jing would need someone to look after him all day.

After breakfast, Jiang Ran found there was only a tricycle at home.

Her bicycle had been ridden away by Pei Huai.

Just as Jiang Ran was deciding whether to ride the tricycle to the county or walk there, Pei Huai returned.

By then, it was almost nine o’clock. Even at this hour, the sun was blazing in the sky.

Walking under the sun all the way, Pei Huai’s forehead was covered in sweat.

Seeing Jiang Ran, before she could say a word, Pei Huai rushed to speak first. "Since you want to see if Shanshan and Pei Yang can manage, you need to let go. That’s why I turned off your alarm."

Jiang Ran looked at Pei Huai. Wang Cuilan had already said this.

But now that Pei Huai explained it proactively, giving her a reasonable explanation, Jiang Ran decided not to argue with him.

"Mm, I understand."

"I checked around, and they’re doing well. You can rest assured."

Pei Huai’s expression was very calm, but the feeling in his heart was actually quite complex.

Four years ago, when he left, Pei Yang and Pei Shanshan were just little kids, at most helping out with some chores around the house.

But now, although they’re still young, they can already maintain the operation of a shop.

Seeing one’s younger siblings grow up, there’s genuine happiness, genuine relief.

But more than that, there’s a complexity of feelings.

Their growing up wasn’t due to his guidance as the elder brother, nor the parents’, but was nurtured by Jiang Ran.

With these thoughts in mind, Pei Huai kept staring at Jiang Ran.

Jiang Ran was baffled by Pei Huai’s gaze. "Why are you staring at me?"

Pei Huai withdrew his gaze. "Nothing."

Jiang Ran, "Oh."

Jiang Ran turned around and went inside to tidy up, ready to head to the county.

Wang Cuilan, although not saying a word and silently washing clothes, was also paying attention to the interaction between Jiang Ran and Pei Huai.

Seeing Jiang Ran turn inside, Wang Cuilan gave Pei Huai a disapproving look but continued with her laundry.

Pei Huai had been back for some time, yet he and Jiang Ran’s relationship hadn’t improved at all.

Wang Cuilan wasn’t a fool; she could see it clearly.

But Wang Cuilan wasn’t planning to intervene.

No matter whether Pei Huai and Jiang Ran’s relationship improved or not, her bond with Jiang Ran wouldn’t change.