CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 382: BROTHER-IN-LAW SENT OUT

Regarding asserting her authority at school, Sisi still decided to give Mayor Tian a call to report the situation, of course, partly because she sought someone to act coy with. Old Man and Granny Zhao were getting on in years, so she spared them from these upsetting matters.

Tian Xinhua had made it a rule for Sisi to call him every night. If she didn’t, she’d be in for a spanking when he got back. To save her tender behind from punishment, Sisi dutifully complied!

She usually called around eight or nine o’clock in the evening, which was when Tian Xinhua would be in the dorms. Thinking of this, Sisi felt quite sorry for her fiancé, who was only able to rest after being busy all day long.

However, with her Qiong Wine nourishing him, even busy nights wouldn’t be a problem. Let Mr. Tian work a little harder; after all, the capable should shoulder more work. As for her, she would continue to live a carefree and untroubled life!

On the phone, Sisi boasted about her impressive stand against a group of teachers that day, "Brother Xin Hua, you don’t know how annoying those old teachers are, acting all high and mighty just because they’ve taught for a few more years, even expecting me to boil water for them every day, wipe tables, and mop floors—dream on!"

"Don’t bother with them. How could Ah Nan do such menial tasks?" Mr. Tian supported his darling without hesitation.

Sisi was now smugly pleased, saying coyly, "I didn’t bother with them. But these people just love to mess with me. Like today, it was just talking to Mr. Li. Then Ms. Peng accused me of dating him, ruining my reputation. Hmph, but she got no satisfaction from me—I shot back, saying she’s having an affair with Mr. Liu."

Mr. Tian’s ears perked up at that. Mr. Li? Dating? Something seemed off!

Stabilizing his emotions, Tian Xinhua said, "Hmm, Ah Nan is getting stronger and stronger. Don’t be afraid of them, Brother Xin Hua has got your back."

"I knew Brother Xin Hua would help me, that’s why I dared to do it!" Sisi timely delivered some sweet talk; even her fiancé needed some coddling occasionally.

Indeed, that comrade was thoroughly delighted, stretching out comfortably as he sat. However, he hadn’t forgotten what had just been discussed and casually inquired, "Is Mr. Li Ah Nan’s colleague? What’s he like?"

"Yeah, Mr. Li is the head of the research group for our senior year two classes. He’s alright. He’s the dream lover of all the female teachers in our school. But he’s so annoying. I think he’s just okay, and you, Brother Xin Hua, are way more handsome."

Sisi was no fool in understanding the purpose behind Tian Xinhua’s questions. She wasn’t a naïve girl, and although not an expert in love, she understood these little tricks.

And so, enthralled by Sisi’s sweet-talking, Mr. Tian’s weariness from the day dissipated completely. The couple exchanged sweet nothings and cooed over the phone for a good half hour before reluctantly hanging up.

Of course, in the end, Mr. Tian didn’t forget to back up his sweetheart: "Ah Nan, do whatever you like at school, don’t mind those people. If anyone makes you uncomfortable, just hit back. We’re not afraid."

Thus, with Mr. Tian as her support, Miss Sisi became even more brazen at school. Of course, Sisi was fundamentally a good comrade, serious and responsible at work, just not as warm as a spring breeze towards her colleagues.

Of course, that comrade also took decisive action, deploying his brother-in-law He Chengsi to good use.

He Chengsi had been in the special forces for three years, and last year he, along with Kang Mianhua, attended the Public Security School for further studies. Initially, Luo Datou wanted He Chengsi to continue his career in the military. With He Chengsi’s talents, it was certain that he could become a general in the future.

However, he couldn’t resist the persistent entreaties of Mr. He Xuewen, who visited Beijing frequently just to persuade him to transfer He Chengsi back. He Xuewen said he couldn’t be the eternal sinner who caused the Niu family to lose their lineage, which eventually moved Niu Erniu as well, who kept whispering such concerns in his ear.

In the end, it was Mr. Yun who made the decision, allowing both He Chengsi and Kang Mianhua to return and develop their careers in the public security system.

So, the young couple who had trained in the special forces for three years returned like this, studying together in the same school. They were a true married unit; He Chengsi and Kang Mianhua, after three years of life-and-death reliance on each other, had deeply bonded, and were only waiting to reach the legal age to get married.

After making the phone call, Sisi did not expect to see the unsmiling He Chengsi waiting to pick her up in a jeep at the school gate the next day after work. He Chengsi had already shaken off his youthful immaturity after three years of iron-blooded service, becoming a stoic man.

"Brother He, how come you’re here?" Sisi, seeing He Chengsi leaning against the car door, happily walked up to greet him.

He Chengsi cracked a rare smile at the corner of his mouth, taking the bag from Sisi’s hands, and said: "I’m free these few days, so I can drive you to and from work."

"No need, Brother He, you should go about your own business. When you have time, spend more time with Sister Mianhua. I’m not a child anymore," Sisi hurriedly declined.

In fact, she was very cautious about her interactions with these ’brother’ figures, fearing that her future sisters-in-law might be unhappy with their excessive care for their ’sister.’ So, in her dealings with Tian Shouhua and others, she always maintained a sense of propriety.

Especially with He Chengsi, who had always been exceptionally good to her, to the point that even Tian Xinhua would feel jealous. While touched by the warmth, Sisi also worried that Kang Mianhua would feel uncomfortable. After all, putting herself in Kang Mianhua’s shoes, she would certainly be unhappy if Tian Xinhua were more attentive to Tian Lili than to herself.

Thus, she always tried to avoid excessive contact with He Chengsi, which was also the reason she didn’t want to live in the Yun Mansion. After all, she wasn’t related by blood to He Chengsi, and it was always better to be cautious.

He Chengsi smiled, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes. He said, "It was your Sister Mianhua who asked me to pick you up. We’re going home for dinner today. Auntie made your favorite pickled pepper chicken feet."

He Chengsi of today was no longer the simpleton of the past. After so many life-and-death situations, even having brushed with the Grim Reaper a few times, how could he still be the emotional fool of before? He certainly understood Sisi’s concerns.

But Sisi was his sister, He Chengsi’s sister, and would always be one of the most important people to him. Just because Sisi was Daddy’s precious daughter, he would protect her for his entire life. If his future wife could not do the same, he would rather stay unwed.

Luckily, Mianhua really liked Sisi and sincerely so, which spared him many difficulties. Mianhua was his wife and Sisi was his sister. Both were the most important people to him, and his greatest hope was for the family to love and care for one another.

"Pickled pepper chicken feet? Brother He, hurry up and drive, I’m drooling here," Sisi’s eyes lit up, urging He Chengsi to get going.

As the car drove away, what Sisi didn’t know was that the scene at the school gate quickly spread throughout the school. A stern soldier driving a military vehicle and a young and beautiful art teacher – what a well-matched couple they made!