Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons-Chapter 676: Three Years until Thirty

Tong Yao smiled gently, "I am not that young anymore. I will be thirty in three years."

The women present were taken aback by her words. They stared at Tong Yao in shock, completely unaware that she was that old. Judging from her appearance, Tong Yao seemed to be only twenty-one or twenty-two years old, looking like a young lady who hadn’t yet married. They never would have guessed she was already twenty-seven, she definitely didn’t look it.

In these times, most women were not skilled at self-care. Their days were exhausting with household chores and work, and due to financial constraints, they often appeared older than their actual age due to the excessive labor.

Seeing that Tong Yao was almost thirty, yet still so young, they felt a twinge of jealousy for no particular reason.

"You do look really young for your age," the woman who initially started the conversation remarked with a scoff.

Tong Yao just smiled and didn’t respond, the school bell rang, and she focused on the school’s entrance, no longer interested in the chatter of the other women.

As the school bell rang, a flood of students poured out from the school. Tong Yao watched the lively children with a joyful twinkle in her eyes. Soon, Tong Yue darted out of the school, calling from afar "Mommy."

As she called, she bragged to her classmates, "That prettiest one over there is my mommy."

Tong Yao was amused by Tong Yue’s antics, she smiled, stretching out her hand to pick her daughter. Seeing this, the woman nearby commented with envy: "So this is your daughter, she looks just like you."

Tong Yao nodded, "Yes."

Seeing that Tong Yao had picked up her child yet still had not left, the woman curiously questioned: "Why are you not going home yet?"

Before Tong Yao could respond, Tong Yue said: "My brother is still inside."

The woman widened her eyes in surprise, "You have a son too?"

She was shocked by the revelation. It was hard to believe that the slim and delicate-looking Tong Yao had two children. After giving birth to two children, she still managed to maintain such a good figure. That was quite rare.

Women admiring women, she felt she was no match for Tong Yao.

After having one child, her figure had changed drastically. She was ashamed to admit that she was only twenty-six, one year younger than Tong Yao. However, no one would believe it from her appearance. They would certainly believe it if she said she was in her thirties.

Just as Tong Yao was about to respond, she saw Si Yang coming out from the school. Although young, his demeanor was steady. His calm walking manner was characteristic of Si Chen, which always amused Tong Yao who felt it was like watching a mini Si Chen.

Si Yang walked over to Tong Yao, noticing Tong Yue in her arms, he said, "You are making mommy carry you again, get down."

Tong Yue pouted her lips as she got down from Tong Yao’s embrace, "I only let mommy hold me for a bit. You are out already."

Si Yang reached out and grasped Tong Yao’s hand, "We are both big children now, we shouldn’t let mommy carry us anymore."

Tong Yao found her son’s words amusing and ruffled his hair gently, "Alright, I’ll hold each of your hands, let’s go!"

Just as the three were about to leave, the woman commented: "Oh, your son and daughter look about the same age, are they twins? You’re indeed blessed."

"Thank you."

Tong Yao smiled, holding her children’s hands and left. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

The woman watched as Tong Yao and her children left. Envy filled her eyes, but her heart was bittersweet. How could there be such a disparity among women?

Tong Yao took her children to the milk tea shop downstairs first. Inside the shop, Guo Miaomiao was making milk tea, and a young man was sitting down. Tong Yao guessed that he must be the man Deng Wenwen had mentioned. Keeping her calm, she lead her children inside the shop. Upon seeing Tong Yao, Guo Miaomiao’s eyes brightened.

"Sister Yaoyao."

Before Tong Yao had a chance to respond, the two children rushed past her and called, "Auntie" at Guo Miaomiao.

The man saw Guo Miaomiao calling Tong Yao, "sister," and heard the children calling Guo Miaomiao, "aunt," thinking that Guo Miaomiao’s sister-in-law was visiting, he became very cautious.

Observing this, Tong Yao was even more certain about her earlier guess. She pretended to be oblivious and casually started a conversation with Guo Miaomiao, "Is the shop very busy today?"

Guo Miaomiao shook her head, "Not really, this afternoon has been quite relaxed. As for now, we only have him as a customer."

Tong Yao nodded, following Guo Miaomiao’s remark, she glanced at the man. He seemed a bit nervous and suddenly stood up, asking, "Is the milk tea ready yet?"

Guo Miaomiao quickly replied: "It’s ready, it’s ready. Just wait a moment more and it will be ready." Turning, she quickly handed him his sealed milk tea, "Here’s your milk tea."

The man took the milk tea, glanced at Tong Yao, and quickly walked out of the store as if being chased by a ghost. Tong Yao was amused by his behavior.

Si Yang bluntly pointed out, "Mommy, that man seemed to be quite scared of you. After we arrived, he became restless, as if he had done something wrong. "

Upon hearing these words, even Guo Miaomiao couldn’t help but laugh, "Little Yangyang, you are too cute."

Tong Yue leaned on the bar, raising her toes and said, "Aunt Miaomiao, I want a fruit tea."

"What flavor do you want?" Guo Miaomiao asked with a smile.

"Apple flavored."

Guo Miaomiao turned to Si Yang, "Yangyang, what flavor do you want?"

"I will have the same as her!" Si Yang answered.

After making the milk teas, Guo Miaomiao seated the two children at a table, giving Tong Yao the chance to chat.

"Miaomiao, has that young man been coming here frequently? He seemed a bit unusual when he saw me, quite uneasy."

Guo Miaomiao blushed slightly and admitted shyly: "Sister Yaoyao, I think that young man likes me. But I’m not sure. At first, I thought he just liked drinking milk tea, but then Sister Wenwen told me that he secretly gazes at me. I noticed it after she mentioned it, and it seems to be true."

Tong Yao asked curiously, "Do you have feelings for him?"

Deng Wenwen shook her head, "No, I just consider him as a customer, nothing more. Thankfully, this young man is quite quiet. He doesn’t talk much. Otherwise, I really don’t know how I would deal with him."

Guo Miaomiao has never been in a relationship. She didn’t know how to decline a man’s pursuit. However, she tries her best not to talk or smile much whenever he came. The man, on the other hand, hadn’t confessed his feelings or declared that he liked her. If she went ahead to reject him, ask him not to come, and it turned out to be a misunderstanding, wouldn’t that be incredibly awkward?

Hence, she feigned ignorance.

Tong Yao nodded, "If he ever behaves inappropriately or crosses any boundary, making you feel uncomfortable, be sure to tell me and Wenwen."

Guo Miaomiao nodded, "Don’t worry, Sister Yaoyao. I will definitely tell you."

Not sure what brought it to mind, but Tong Yao suddenly brightened, "If you want to tactfully reject him, it’s pretty simple. Bring a male friend you are familiar with and act intimately with him in front of the other guy. Make him think you have a boyfriend. He will probably give up then."