CHAPTER 197: CHAPTER 197: WHY ARE YOU DRAGGING MY COUSIN INTO THIS FOR NO REASON?

The news that Xinyan won first place in the provincial mathematics competition spread quickly through the family quarters like it had wings.

Ye Silai and Ye Siyan heard the news from Zhao Jianlan and were absolutely delighted, chattering non-stop along the way. Little Siyan, sounding like a little adult, said, "It’s a pity uncle isn’t here, he’d definitely be even happier."

Xinyan naively asked, "How do you know?"

Ye Siyan tilted his head, thinking, "Every time sister is happy, uncle is even happier."

Upon hearing this, Xinyan was taken aback and thought for a long time, ’Is that so?’

Before she could figure it out, an out-of-place voice interrupted: "Oh, are you addicted to being a nanny now? Didn’t you win a lot of prize money? Still need to babysit for someone?"

Xinyan was annoyed as soon as she heard this voice. It was none other than her classmate Yao Hui’s cousin, Song Limin.

At school, she already had a sour expression, and Xinyan couldn’t be bothered with her. Now she popped up again, thinking Xinyan was easy to bully, right?

Xinyan turned around and said disdainfully, "Even if you’re jealous, there’s no hope for you. Instead of throwing pointless remarks, you might as well go back and study hard. Don’t complain about sour grapes you can’t have, or people will laugh at you."

Song Limin, hearing Xinyan mocking her, got even angrier: "What’s the use of good grades? You’re still just a second marriage nobody."

She thought this would hurt Xinyan.

But to her disappointment, Xinyan just looked at her mockingly: "You must have a grudge against Yao Hui, always reminding people of her shameless acts. She’s not even ashamed to be a discarded shoe without dignity. Why should I be ashamed for dumping a jerk? Actually, I really have to thank your cousin. Truly."

Song Limin, seeing the looks from people around, panicked. She didn’t expect Xinyan to have such a sharp tongue: "You’re crazy. Why drag my cousin into this?"

Xinyan laughed: "You forced me to bring it up. Actually, I have to thank you too. It feels great to vent my feelings like this, so please continue bothering me. That way Yao Hui’s deeds won’t be easily forgotten. It’s quite good."

Knowing she probably stirred up trouble again, Song Limin didn’t dare say anything else. She turned and ran away.

But she had barely run a few steps when someone said, "I also think Song Limin has a grudge against her cousin. Why else would she pick on Xinyan out of nowhere?"

"Wait and see, with Yao Hui’s mom’s personality, if she hears about this, she’ll definitely come knocking, at the very least for a scolding."

"She brought it on herself, always looking for trouble. Serves her right."

Song Limin didn’t dare listen further. She originally wanted to vent for her cousin but didn’t expect Xinyan to be so fierce, with such poisonous words. If her aunt and cousin found out, she would be scolded to death. Now she really regretted bothering Xinyan.

Ye Siyan spat in the direction Song Limin ran off: "Hmph, bad person."

Xinyan wanted to laugh, but still said, "I’m touched you stood up for your sister, but we can’t spit. That’s not civilized behavior."

Ye Siyan blinked his big eyes: "But those aunties do it. Are they not civilized either?"

Xinyan didn’t expect little Ye Siyan to be so quick-witted. Many aunties had been listening attentively nearby, so she could only say, "You said it yourself, those are aunties. You’re a little boy. Have you ever seen a grown man do that?"

Ye Siyan lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Seems like not. Alright, I won’t do it anymore."

Xinyan greeted the aunties who had supported her, then said to the two little ones, "Let’s go. It’s getting late, are you hungry?"

Ye Siyan nodded honestly: "Hungry."

Xinyan smiled and patted his head: "Then what are we waiting for? Run along now."

The three of them chatted and laughed as they headed home.

One of the aunties laughed and said, "Those two kids have really changed a lot. That Xinyan girl is truly remarkable."

Someone immediately chimed in, "Otherwise, Director He wouldn’t trust her to look after two kids while he’s on a business trip. She must be good to them and reliable."