Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s-Chapter 139 - 135 Thoughts

Chen Ming bypassed Yao Fangfang directly and walked up to Tian Sangsang, awkwardly asking, "Sangsang, could I pick a flower from your backyard?"

In the heat of summer, as a man, Chen Ming would naturally sweat a lot. No matter how frequently he showered, his house always seemed to carry a faint smell of sweat. So, why not borrow a flower or two to freshen things up?

"Of course." Tian Sangsang didn’t ask why and replied casually, "Why be so polite with me? Pick as many as you like."

Chen Ming chuckled, suddenly recalling childhood memories of playing with Tian Sangsang. Back then, she was still quite adorable, and he had completely seen her as a little sister.

"Let me know if there’s anything you want to eat from outside, and I’ll bring it back for you," Chen Ming said with a gentle tone. "But after you cook, you’ll have to share some of it with me." It was as if he was providing ingredients just for Tian Sangsang to cook for him.

What a foodie. Tian Sangsang waved her hand dismissively and laughed aloud.

Yao Fangfang witnessed the two of them "flirting" right in front of her. It felt like a heavy stone was pressing on her chest. She, someone so beautiful, was standing there, yet Chen Ming didn’t even glance her way. Instead, he was chatting and laughing with someone like Tian Sangsang, that "fat pig." The contrast was unbearable. What exactly was so special about Tian Sangsang?!

Couldn’t he see that she had dressed up just to see him today? She had even worn a brand-new pink dress!

Yao Fangfang gritted her teeth, secretly signaling to Boss Lin.

As her maternal uncle, Boss Lin caught on immediately. He stepped forward, looking at Chen Ming, and said probing, "You’re the guy who drives the truck in our town, right?"

Chen Ming, who was just about to pick flowers, turned around, a bit taken aback. "That’s me. Are you Boss Lin?" He did faintly recognize the man since he was acquainted with the truck driver who worked at Boss Lin’s factory.

Boss Lin shook his hand and nodded, "I’m Boss Lin. Our factory’s Xiao Wang, well, he just got married and decided to quit. Now we’re short on someone to help with deliveries. Xiao Wang mentioned you to me, so I wanted to ask if you’d be interested in working with us?"

"Of course," Boss Lin added, glancing briefly at Yao Fangfang, then told Chen Ming, "My niece here, Yao Fangfang, also spoke highly of you, saying you’re reliable and capable."

Yao Fangfang lowered her head shyly and smiled. "Everyone says Chen Ming’s character can be trusted."

Tian Sangsang looked at her with surprise. Yao Fangfang’s demeanor now resembled that of a lovesick girl, a change Tian Sangsang found unsettling.

When Chen Ming was with Tian Sangsang, he would act relaxed and familiar. But in front of others, he immediately switched to his usual serious demeanor.

At this moment, Chen Ming glanced at Yao Fangfang, stunned. He did remember this girl; wasn’t she that spoiled, overbearing one? And now she was praising him?

It didn’t make sense to turn down business opportunities. Currently, as a novice, Chen Ming didn’t have a stable source of delivery orders. Getting work from a small factory like this was a rare stroke of luck.

He responded earnestly to Boss Lin, "Let’s talk about it on the side."

Boss Lin was quite satisfied with him. A young man, healthy, with decent looks. Just based on his appearance, he wasn’t a bad match for Fangfang. Though, driving a truck might be a busy job... After marriage, well... Plus, Chen Ming’s father was the village chief, so the family conditions weren’t bad either.

With such a beautiful niece, who wouldn’t like her? Boss Lin was already considering marriage. Too bad he didn’t notice the complete lack of interest on Chen Ming’s face toward Yao Fangfang.

The two of them went aside to discuss wages and responsibilities. It had nothing to do with Tian Sangsang, so she happily went about her own business.

Yao Fangfang stood there nervously, secretly peeking at Chen Ming. When she turned her head, she caught Tian Sangsang eyeing her. Embarrassed, she turned bright red, her almond-shaped eyes widening, and she huffed.

Tian Sangsang was speechless. She just pretended not to have seen or heard anything.

After about half an hour of discussion, Chen Ming’s face was flushed with excitement; it seemed the deal was settled. freewёbnoνel-com

After Yao Fangfang and Boss Lin left, Chen Ming suddenly asked, "Sangsang, what’s your relationship with that girl?"

"No relationship." Tian Sangsang looked at him seriously. Why did he suddenly bring up Yao Fangfang?

Chen Ming let out a breath, then sighed, "I feel like the way she looks at you isn’t quite right. You should be cautious about agreeing to her suggestion for the banquet. Be careful." In the past, he probably wouldn’t have been this wary. But after what happened with Tian Tian, he always paid extra attention when it came to Tian Sangsang.

Tian Sangsang wasn’t too worried. It was clear to her that Yao Fangfang’s true motives had nothing to do with the banquet. The way she openly stared at Chen Ming already said it all. It was obvious she was trying to use the banquet as an excuse to set him up with Boss Lin.

"Don’t worry." Tian Sangsang was surprised Chen Ming even noticed the tension between her and Yao Fangfang. Stretching out her arm, she flexed her nonexistent biceps and raised her chin. "I could take you down in a fight, let alone someone else."

"It’s... it’s not that I think you’d lose a fight... I’m just... worried..." Chen Ming seemed thoughtful. "Worried you might fall into someone’s trap."

Ah, this was the aftermath of Tian Tian, clearly. Tian Sangsang patted his shoulder. "Got it. Thanks. But... aside from what you already noticed, did you see anything else about Yao Fangfang?"

Chen Ming blinked in confusion. "See what?"

"Think again..."

Chen Ming scratched his head, then looked back up. "Still can’t figure it out. Anyway, I don’t like that girl. What are you trying to say?"

Tian Sangsang exchanged a glance with him and decisively shook her head. "Nothing. Go do your thing."

Chen Ming let out a casual, "Alright then. Forget her; nothing was ever going to happen there anyway. I’m off to pick flowers now."

Tian Sangsang: "..." What else could she even say? This guy’s thoughts shifted faster than flipping a page in a book.

...

That evening, Tian Sangsang was at home, pondering ways to make the dishes on Boss Lin’s banquet menu even tastier. At a celebration, everyone wanted a cheerful, harmonious atmosphere, and good food was the key to a happy gathering.

She experimented with everything in her kitchen space and found no major issues. The next day, she visited Boss Lin’s house to familiarize herself. Boss Lin provided the ingredients, and Tian Sangsang handled the cooking. After all, this was her first time at their house; she needed to understand the setup and get used to the place—just like someone getting used to a new bed. She had to figure out where the wok, spatula, and ladle were, where the lard and salt were stored, and whether the water supply was convenient. Otherwise, delays on the day of the banquet could throw the whole schedule off.

On the day of the banquet, Tian Sangsang got up early and dressed Meng Shuyan. She gave him repeated instructions, "Yanyan, don’t go outside, okay? Stay here and wait for Mommy to come back. If someone knocks on the door, definitely don’t open it, alright?" Having a son meant she no longer enjoyed the carefree lifestyle of her single days. Back then, she could go wherever she wanted, without a care in the world. Now, without anyone to help look after her kids, there were many inconveniences. Too many accidents had already happened. But bringing Meng Shuyan to the banquet wasn’t an option. With so many people at the event, she’d already be busy cooking.

"Mommy, I got it." Meng Shuyan wrinkled his little brow, then planted a big kiss on her face. "Good luck~~!"