Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 359 Provocation Gets Snubbed

Chapter 359: Chapter 359 Provocation Gets Snubbed

Luo Qiao smiled and said, "Then I’ll take it over, and it’ll be a good opportunity to let Grandpa know I’m back."

When Yuan Jianing got to the kitchen and Auntie Chen saw her about to wash the apples, she said, "That Luo Qiao really lacks common sense. How could she let you wash them? The water is freezing, yet she knows how to slack off."

Yuan Jianing glanced at Auntie Chen and said, "Auntie Chen, Luo Qiao is also a member of this family. You should really keep such comments to yourself. I’m not someone who’s going to do something foolish just because you stirred things up. I don’t want to hear this kind of talk again."

Auntie Chen hadn’t expected her first attempt at meddling to be shut down by Jianing so swiftly, and said in a fluster, "I didn’t mean it that way, Jianing. You can’t just say such things recklessly, all right?"

Jianing was rather unimpressed with Auntie Chen’s behavior and, without paying her more attention, simply said, "Mind your own duties, and don’t think Grandpa will always protect you."

Whenever Aisiss came home during school breaks, Auntie Chen would always tell her about how pitiful Aisiss was, suggesting subtly that she should take extra care of her daughter.

She would say how things would be different if Aisiss’s father were still alive. It was tolerable once or twice, but hearing it repeatedly was truly annoying. During school terms, Aisiss would often take fruit and snacks from home to supplement her needs.

The family tolerated it out of respect for the late Ai Hongqi, but the last straw was when she set her sights on the dried seafood, not considering that it included portions for her second uncle and youngest uncle. They couldn’t imagine how many more goods would have had to be subsidized if not for that.

Now she was attempting to sow discord between her and Qiaoqiao, which was truly senseless and infuriating. If it weren’t for Grandpa Yuan’s sake, the family wouldn’t have kept such a person around.

If not for the sake of Ai Hongqi’s reputation, did they really think they would let this matter slide? People are never satisfied.

Luo Qiao took the tea to Grandpa Yuan’s study, greeted him, and then came looking for Jianing, "Sister Jianing, aren’t you done washing yet?"

Auntie Chen, hearing Luo Qiao, said, "Luo Qiao, this is the Yuan family. You are just a guest here. How can you order the homeowner to do things?"

Yuan Jianing retorted, "Auntie Chen, you are an outsider yourself. You have no right to interfere in our family affairs. Is this never going to end?"

Luo Qiao looked at Auntie Chen and said, "Auntie Chen, you should first educate your own daughter before teaching others. But thank you for the reminder."

Yuan Jianing said, "Qiaoqiao, don’t listen to her nonsense. We are a family after all."

Luo Qiao, seeing the concern on Jianing’s face, said with amusement, "Of course I know. What others say won’t affect me. I’m very clear about my own status."

After saying this, she carried the washed fruit out, and after everyone tasted it, they all felt it was more delicious than anything they had before.

So, Yuan Jianing, amused, counted the apples in the mesh bag and took them to her own room, saying she would wash them and distribute them to everyone the next day."

She deliberately did this to agitate Auntie Chen, implying she feared Auntie Chen would secretly stash them away to give to Aisiss.

Since Aisiss had nowhere to stay after the school holidays, she had no choice but to rent a room outside the school. Auntie Chen had saved some money over the past year, which, aside from paying for Aisiss’s education and pocket money, was all spent on the rental and furnishings.

Mother and daughter were truly out of money now, so every time Auntie Chen went out to buy groceries, she would stop by Aisiss’s place and leave her some vegetables.

The neighbors in the courtyard were astute. Before, Aisiss used to stay at the Yuan family’s home during vacations, but now she was renting a place outside. Some had taken notice of Auntie Chen’s whereabouts.

The Yuan family, however, were generous and would usually not make a fuss as long as it wasn’t too excessive, all out of consideration for Ai Hongqi’s reputation and the face of the family elder.

However, Song Huizhen had once again reminded the family elder’s security guard to keep a close watch on Auntie Chen when he was home, to ensure she didn’t bring trouble to the family.

Everyone knew what Yuan Jianing meant, but no one spoke up about it. Yuan Jiaze was the only one who called out, "Sister, can I take an extra apple tomorrow morning? I’ll take it with me, or there won’t be even a core left by the time I get back."

Yuan Jianing, slightly annoyed, replied, "There aren’t that many to begin with, and you have the cheek to ask. But considering you’ll be going for training, I’ll allow it!"

Everyone burst into laughter!