Rebirth of a Village Girl

Four or early forties?

The young man looked at Ni Yan with a look of disbelief on his face.

She looked at Ni Yan as he was only eighteen or nineteen years old at most. How could he be forty?

Whose mother in her forties looks like this?

His mother is 48 years old this year, with a sallow complexion and wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Looking at Ni Yan, even an eighteen-year-old girl standing next to her looks a bit inferior.

The young man said suspiciously: "Comrade, are you kidding me?"

Ni Yan smiled and said: "I am really over forty, otherwise you would think that I could give birth to such a big daughter. My daughter is already nineteen this year."

The young man scratched his head in confusion, "When you didn't tell me before, I thought you were sisters."

Ni Yan smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

When he learned that Ni Yan was already forty years old, the young man put aside those charming thoughts in his heart, but he still couldn't help but take a few secret glances.

So beautiful!

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that an aunt in her forties looked like this.

When getting off the plane, the young man reminded: "Auntie, please be careful of the steps."

"Thank you, young man." Ni Yan said seriously.

"No, you're welcome." The young man was a little embarrassed.

Looking at the young man's leaving figure, Zhao Yu couldn't help laughing, "That person just now was so funny! He actually called you aunt! I think he should be older than you!"

"What's wrong, auntie?" Ni Yan said a little arrogantly, "Some people still call me Grandma Six."

Zhao Yu frowned, "I am the lowest-ranking person in the whole family! Even Xiao Yunyun is older than me!"

She is nineteen years old, yet she still has to call a four-year-old kid aunt.

She is so hard!

Take the shuttle bus and stop at the airport building

The airport hall was crowded with people picking up the plane.

Li Yao didn't know that Ni Yan would come three days in advance, so no one was arranged to pick him up. Fortunately, Ni Yan was no stranger to Shanghai.

In her previous life, she had stayed in Shanghai for five years due to business reasons.

Following Ni Yan out of the airport lobby, "Yanyan, is this Shanghai City? It doesn't look like much! It's so desolate!"

Ni Yan smiled and said: "This is an airport. The airport is in the suburbs, so it looks a bit desolate." Don't look at how desolate it is now. In just twenty years, it will change drastically!

If you have not experienced it personally, who would believe that a place that seems so desolate now will become a valuable place in the future.

Zhao Yu nodded, "Oh, so that's it! By the way, Yanyan, shall we go to Li Yao's house now?"

"I won't go for now," Ni Yan shook his head, "Let's find a place to live first, and then we'll talk about it later. Sister Yaoyao's wedding will be in three days anyway, so there's no rush now."

"OK."

The two walked out of the airport and hailed a taxi.

In the late 1980s, transportation in Shanghai was very convenient, and since it was an airport, there were many taxi drivers trying to make a living.

"Two young comrades, where are you from?" The taxi driver is an uncle who likes to chat.

Ni Yan spoke in a clear Shanghai dialect: "We are coming back from the capital. Master, could you please help us take us to Nanjing East Road."

Hearing this, the driver's uncle said in surprise: "Comrade, are you from Shanghai too?"

Not only was the driver uncle surprised, but Zhao Yu was also a little confused.

Having been with Ni Yan day and night for so long, this was the first time she knew that Ni Yan could actually speak the Shanghai dialect.

This is too awesome!

Zhao Yu looked at Ni Yan with admiration, his eyes almost made stars pop out.

Ni Yan nodded, "Yes. A few years ago, my family moved to the capital for some reasons, and we haven't been back for several years! I didn't expect that Shanghai has changed so much!"

When away from home, it is much more convenient for locals to do things than for outsiders.

Sure enough, when he heard Ni Yan's words, the driver's attitude became much more enthusiastic, and he told Ni Yan a lot about the changes in Shanghai in recent years.

The closer you are to the city, the more prosperous it is and you can see many modern things.

"By the way, who is that? Your sister?" the driver asked.

Ni Yan smiled slightly, "That's my daughter."

daughter?

The driver was stunned for a moment, "Comrade, please stop joking with me."

"It's true." Ni Yan looked serious.

The uncle driver quietly glanced at Zhao Yu who was sleeping on Ni Yan's shoulder in the rear mirror, "She, is she really your daughter?"

Ni Yan nodded slightly.

The uncle driver felt that Ni Yan was teasing an old man like him. They were obviously sisters, but they still had to say they were mother and daughter. Did he really think that he, an old man, was so easy to deceive?

Until, when getting off the car, Zhao Yu woke up in a daze and asked: "Mom, are we there?"

Ni Yan nodded, "Yes, we are here."

The uncle driver felt that he was hallucinating, "She, she is really your daughter?"

"Yes." Ni Yan nodded.

"Then why does she speak Mandarin?" the driver asked next.

Ni Yan smiled and said: "This child left Shanghai when he was very young, so he doesn't speak the Shanghai dialect very well."

The uncle driver nodded, "Oh, that's right." Why did he feel that something was wrong...

But I couldn't remember what was wrong.

The prosperity of the city center of Shanghai is not inferior to that of the capital city.

Ni Yan took Zhao Yu to find a hotel.

At this time, staying in a hotel requires a letter of introduction. Ni Yan handed the letter of introduction to the front desk and successfully opened a double room.

After leaving the gift at the hotel, Zhao Yu said, "Mom, where should we go next?"

Ni Yan looked at the clock hanging on the wall and said, "It's already past eleven o'clock. Let's go downstairs and have a meal."

"Wait a minute." Zhao Yu took Ni Yan's hand.

"What's wrong?" Ni Yan asked.

Zhao Yu continued: "When we come to Shanghai today, shouldn't we go see Mr. Du and Sister Jiaojiao, and let them take us to eat the most famous meal in Shanghai?"

Since I came to Shanghai, I definitely wanted to visit Du Ye and Du Jiaojiao.

"Today we will find a place to eat and get familiar with the surrounding environment, and then we will visit them tomorrow morning." There is a saying in Shanghai that you must visit in the morning, and some families are particularly taboo about visiting in the afternoon.

"All right."

Nanjing Road is particularly prosperous, and the snacks sold nearby are also very authentic.

People in Shanghai have a rather bland taste and like to add a little sugar to any dish. Ni Yan was not used to it, but Zhao Yu enjoyed it very much.

Although Ni Yan stayed in Shanghai for five years in his previous life, it is now 1987 after all. Compared with later generations, 87 years are so different!

When people in future generations come to Shanghai, they will definitely check in at the Oriental Pearl Tower as soon as possible.

But at this time, the construction of the Oriental Pearl Tower has not yet begun!

Ni Yan remembers that the construction of the Oriental Pearl Tower started in 1991 and was officially completed in 1994.

Ni Yan took Zhao Yu to the Huangpu River, "Stand there and I will take some photos for you."

Zhao Yu said with disgust: "There is nothing here except a big river. What is there to take pictures of?"

Ni Yan smiled and said: "It doesn't exist now, but maybe it will happen in the future! The times are developing so fast now, who can say for sure what will happen in the future."

Although he said so, Zhao Yu still cooperated and took several photos.

This afternoon, Ni Yan took Zhao Yu around and took a lot of photos. Some of the buildings full of old Shanghai style will not be seen in future generations.

The two of them wandered around until around seven o'clock in the evening before returning to the hotel.

Zhao Yu is already paralyzed from exhaustion!

It’s so hard to be a human being!

As a bird, you can fly as high as you want and as far as you want. As a human being, apart from riding in a car, you can only rely on your two legs.

"I'm so exhausted! Mom, aren't you tired?" She was almost exhausted. When she looked at Ni Yan, she didn't even take a breath.

More importantly, Ni Yan was wearing a pair of high heels with a heel today.

She couldn't stand wearing flat shoes, not to mention Ni Yan's high heels!

This man is absolutely terrifying!

Ni Yan walked over, closed the curtains, and said with clear eyes, "You're not tired."

"How is that possible!" Zhao Yu said in disbelief: "We are obviously walking the same path, why aren't you tired?"

Ni Yan raised her eyebrows slightly, "How else could I be your mother! Have you ever heard of such a saying, your mother will always be your mother!"

"That seems right..." Zhao Yu scratched his head.

After finishing his words, Ni Yan threw a glass bottle to Zhao Yu, "Go on."

Zhao Yu reached out and took it, "What is this?"

Ni Yan continued: "This is an essential oil that can relieve fatigue, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. If you rub your ankles with this essential oil, it will relieve a lot."

"Oh." Zhao Yu opened the lid, and a faint fragrance instantly filled the air.

At first it smells a bit like roses, but after a closer sniff it feels like the fragrance of gardenias.

The taste is very refreshing and not pungent at all.

"Wow! This is refreshing and cooling when you put it on. It's so comfortable!" Zhao Yu narrowed his eyes in comfort.

After applying essential oil, Zhao Yu jumped up from the bed and started looking for clothes in the small suitcase.

"Mom, which dress do you think I will look better in tomorrow?"

Ni Yan looked back at her, looked at the clothes in the box seriously, and then said: "These denim overalls are pretty good."

Zhao Yu has a lively temperament and sweet appearance, so he is very suitable for wearing playful clothes.

"Then let's take these denim overalls!" Zhao Yu took out the denim overalls separately, and then said, "Mom, what will you wear tomorrow?"

Ni Yan smiled and said, "I can wear whatever I want."

Except for a white T-shirt and jeans, Ni Yan's clothes are all the same. They are either cheongsam or a button-up retro shirt, so there is no choice.

The next morning, after breakfast, Ni Yan took Zhao Yu to visit Du Ye and Du Jiaojiao.

Ni Yan didn't have a car in Shanghai, so he had to ask a taxi to take him there.

"Master, please go to Du's House on Chang'an Road."

Hearing this, the driver glanced at Ni Yan, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Where is the Du House on Chang'an Road?

Is that an area where ordinary people can go?

I didn’t expect that this little girl at such a young age would be related to that man!

The driver swallowed.

After a while, the car stopped on the side of the road.

Ni Yan asked doubtfully: "Master, why don't we go forward?"

The driver explained: "Our cars can't drive into the area in front. Little girl, just walk there. You can see Du's House when you turn the corner."

This is Master Du's territory, how can they get in?

I don't know what the relationship between the little girl and Mr. Du is, but I don't even know this.

Could it be that he works for the Du family?

"Okay," Ni Yan nodded, and then said, "Master, how much does it cost?"

The driver continued: "One dollar."

Ni Yan took out a dollar and handed it to him.

After the driver left, Zhao Yu looked around. Except for the sycamore trees that blocked the sky and the highway, there was no smell of fireworks at all. It was no different from the suburbs.

Could it be that Mr. Du is doing so poorly in Shanghai?

"Mom, Master Du lives in a place like this?" Zhao Yu said incredulously.

Ni Yan didn't know Mr. Du in his previous life, let alone where he lived. "Let's go ahead and take a look. The driver shouldn't lie to us."

"Oh." Zhao Yu nodded and reached out to hold Ni Yan's arm.

The two walked forward a few hundred meters, turned a corner, and saw the building hidden under the plane trees.

This is a very simple house, with numerous floors and carved carvings, which makes people feel like they are back in the old days.

After wars and historical changes, it is not something that ordinary forces can accomplish to completely preserve such an ancient house.

"Oh my God! Is this Master Du's home?" Zhao Yu exclaimed in surprise.

Ni Yan smiled and said, "Didn't you just dislike the poor place where I live?"

Zhao Yu said embarrassedly: "Hey, I take back what I just said."

"Let's go over and knock on the door." Zhao Yu said impatiently.

"Um."

"May I ask your surnames, who are you here to see?" The person who opened the door was an old man with a very kind face, who was also the old housekeeper of Du's house.

As usual, all those who came to see Mr. Du were turned away.

Not everyone can see Mr. Du.

But since Mr. Du came back from the capital, this routine has changed.

He specifically told the porter and the old housekeeper that if someone came to see him in the future, he must ask for the person's last name. Only after he had seen it could the porter refuse the guest.

Zhao Yu immediately said: "My surname is Zhao, this is my mother and her surname is Ni, let's come to see Mr. Du!"

The old housekeeper frowned, "Huh? What little girl? I didn't hear clearly just now. Who do you think she is? Is she your sister?"

"No!" Zhao Yu quickly waved his hand and said louder: "She is my mother!"

"Your mother?" The old housekeeper's eyes widened. He first looked at Ni Yan, then at Zhao Yu, and murmured in a low voice: "It's not like that! It's not like her at all! Why do I look at the mother more than the daughter?" What about being young? Is it because I’m old and blind? I’m old and can’t even see people clearly!”

Having said this, the old butler took off his glasses, wiped them carefully with his sleeves, put them on again, and then said: "Please wait here for a moment, I will go to the room to ask Master Du for instructions."

Zhao Yu said with some dissatisfaction: "It's just a meeting, but it's so troublesome to ask for instructions! It's not made of gold. A meeting would only cost one tael."

Ni Yan smiled and said: "Okay, just wait. This is not the capital, nor is it Demingxuan, where you can come and go freely."

The two of them waited for about ten minutes before the old housekeeper ran over panting.

"Two distinguished guests, come in quickly! Come in!"

As soon as the two of them crossed the threshold, Du Jiaojiao ran over from the other side, "Ah! Yanyan, Duoduo, you are here!"

She hugged Ni Yan and Zhao Yu excitedly, "When did you arrive? Why didn't you tell me in advance? Do you still think of me as a friend?"

Ni Yan said: "We arrived in Shanghai yesterday and were afraid of causing trouble to you, so we didn't say anything."

Du Jiaojiao smiled and said: "What's the trouble! By the way, where will you stay at night?"

Ni Yan continued: "We live in a hotel on Nanjing East Road. It's very quiet and very convenient from here."

"Oh." Du Jiaojiao nodded, "Let's go, I'll take you in."

As Du Jiaojiao walked, she introduced the internal structure of Du House to Ni Yan and Zhao Yu.

Du's house is very large, and every pavilion and pavilion inside seems to be made by an artist. This can only be made and carved by the older generation of craftsmen. Unlike in later generations when machines replaced labor, this craft has long been lost.

The servants of the Du family were also very polite. They all nodded and said hello when they saw Du Jiaojiao.

After they left, someone asked curiously: "Who are the two new young girls? Do any of you know them?"

"I do not recognize!"

"I don't know him either."

"The one in the cheongsam is so good-looking! Miss Jiaojiao can't even see her shadow when she's standing next to her."

"Don't talk about Miss Jiaojiao, I'm afraid she can't even compare to the second wife."

"Ahem!"

Just then, there was a slight cough behind him.

Everyone looked back and saw that it was the second wife who was one of the protagonists of the topic.

Who is the second wife?

She is the second aunt that Mr. Du just took in three years ago.

The second aunt's name is Zhou Zixian. Before marrying Mr. Du, she was once known as the number one socialite in Sichuan City, and was also nicknamed Xiao Diaochan.

You know, Sichuan City is a city rich in beauties. Zhou Zixian can stand out among all the beauties. There must be something special about her.

Just the pair of loving fox eyes are irresistible.

Mr. Du also spent a lot of money to get her.

"Hello, second wife."

"What are you talking about?" Zhou Zixian narrowed his eyes.

"We didn't say anything! Second Madam, you heard wrong." Everyone laughed.

Zhou Zixian continued: "If you tell the truth, my salary will be increased by five yuan for each of you this month!"

five yuan?

Five yuan can buy two pounds of pork!

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

One of them asked: "Second wife, can you be the master of finances?"

Zhou Zixian took the wallet from the assistant and said, "Is it ready for you?"

Everyone cheered and quickly told Zhou Zixian everything about the scene they just saw.

Hearing this, Zhou Zixian said with some disdain: "Beautiful? How beautiful can she be? Can she be more beautiful than the Nine Heavens Fairy?"

She has seen many beautiful people, but she has never seen anyone more beautiful than her.

"Anyway, she is very beautiful, indescribably beautiful!"

"Okay," Zhou Zixian continued, "Do you know where they went?"

"They followed Miss Jiaojiao to the main hall." The servant pointed in one direction.

Zhou Zixian immediately walked over there.

She doesn't believe it!

There is no one more beautiful than her!

Zhou Zixian immediately came to the main hall.

In the main hall, Du Jiaojiao was chatting with a young woman, and laughter came from the room from time to time.

Zhou Zixian stood by the door and looked at the person in the room carefully.

Because they were sitting, Zhou Zixian couldn't see her height.

Looks like.

It's ok.

It's not as exaggerated as they said.

There is nothing to do with her, such as sinking fish and falling geese, closing the moon and shying flowers.

In their Sichuan city, girls with such an appearance can be found in large numbers. At most, they can be considered pretty.

Zhou Zixian breathed an inexplicable sigh of relief, waving her fan and walked inside, "Second sister, why didn't you tell me that there were guests at home?"

"Zixian," Du Jiaojiao stood up and said, "Zixian, let me introduce to you. This is a good friend of my second brother and I, Zhao Yu, whose nickname is Duoduo. You can just call her Duoduo."

"Duoduo, this is my second brother's second aunt, Zhou Zixian."

Zhao Yu looked like he had seen a ghost.

I had long heard that Mr. Du was a romantic man who married several concubines just because he was not a Chinese nationality. I didn’t expect it to be true!

Zhou Zixian took the initiative to reach out to Zhao Yu and said, "Hello, just call me Zixian."

"H-Hello." Zhao Yu reached out and shook her hand.

After the three of them sat down, Zhou Zixian looked at Zhao Yu and said, "When I was just in the garden, I heard them say that a great beauty came to the house. I didn't believe it at first, but I didn't expect it to be true!"

She especially emphasized the word 'great beauty'.

Du Jiaojiao knew Zhou Zixian's temperament and signaled her with her eyes several times, but Zhou Zixian seemed not to notice.

Zhao Yu pointed at himself and said, "Great beauty? Are you talking about me?"

"Yes." Zhou Zixian nodded.

Zhao Yu smiled and said: "I know I'm pretty, but you can just call me little beauty from now on, because...my mother is the big beauty!"

In Zhao Yu's heart, Ni Yan is always the most beautiful!

Zhou Zixian: "..."

She was obviously being sarcastic!

Insinuation!

Do you understand the innuendo?

Why didn't Zhao Yu seem to understand?

What about being short-sighted?

Du Jiaojiao also suppressed a smile. She never expected that Zhao Yu would say such a thing directly.

This time Zhou Zixian originally wanted to ridicule Zhao Yu, but unexpectedly she hit the cotton with her fist.

Because the other party didn't understand what she was saying at all.

In fact, did Zhao Yu really not understand what Zhou Zixian was saying?

actually not.

"Aunt Zixian, thank you for complimenting me! I'll give you a toast with tea instead of wine!" Zhao Yu picked up the cup on the table.

Aunt?

Zhou Zixian’s expression froze instantly!

Zhao Yu actually called her aunt!

Oh my gosh!

Is she that old?

Aunt!

She is only twenty-four years old!

Zhou Zixian felt bad all over, but it was hard to get angry directly.

"Aunt Zixian, drink quickly!" Zhao Yu urged her.

Zhou Zixian picked up the tea cup on the table with a non-smiling smile and touched his lips symbolically.

Zhao Yu put down his teacup and continued, "Aunt Zixian is so beautiful. Where are you from?"

Zhou Zixian: "..." I would be happier if you didn't call me aunt.

"I'm from Sichuan City, what about you?"

Zhao Yu said: "I'm from the capital, Aunt Zixian. If you have time to go to the capital, remember to find me!"

Zhou Zixian is smiling on the outside, but mum on the inside.

I don’t know if this Zhao Yu is really stupid or pretending to be stupid, but he always sounds like Aunt Zixian in every word.

But this trip also made Zhou Zixian feel relieved.

She originally thought that Mr. Du would bring back a fifth girl after the fourth girl.

Now it seems that it won't happen anymore.

Because Zhao Yu's appearance was simply too ordinary in front of Mr. Du!

Just then, voices came from outside the door.

Then there was the crisp sound of the bead curtain being lifted up.

Zhou Zixian looked back and saw Mr. Du standing inside the door and lifting the curtain.

Raise the door curtain?

The dignified Mr. Du actually went to lift the door curtain for another person. This is a new thing!

Who is that person behind the door?

Zhou Zixian narrowed his eyes.

I saw a slender figure walking in from outside.

Wearing a plain white cheongsam and a dark coat with pearl cufflinks, she has a graceful figure and picturesque eyebrows.

High heels hit the wooden floor, making a rhythmic sound.

Knock, knock, it’s so aura.

Even Zhou Zixian, the number one socialite, couldn't help but exclaim when she saw him.

Ni Yan walked straight this way.

Zhao Yu stood up and said: "Aunt Zixian, let me introduce you, this is my mother! Mom, this is Mr. Du's second aunt!"

Zhao Yu looked extremely proud.

That way seems to be saying, did you see it? This is my mother!

Zhou Zixian was stunned for a moment.

Ni Yan stretched out her hand politely, "Hello, I am Ni Yan."

"H-Hello." Zhou Zixian hesitantly stretched out his right hand.

Then, Zhou Zixian continued: "She, she is your daughter?"

Ni Yan nodded, "Well, Duoduo is my goddaughter."

It turns out to be her goddaughter!

Zhou Zixian was still wondering, seeing that Ni Yan seemed to be about the same age as Zhao Yu, how could she give birth to a daughter as old as Zhao Yu.

"Master." After saying hello, Zhou Zixian walked to Master Du obediently.

Master Du formally introduced Ni Yan to Zhou Zixian, "Zixian, this is the benefactor who saved me in the capital before."

After hearing this, Zhou Zixian immediately thanked Ni Yan profusely, cried bitterly, and finally knelt down in front of Ni Yan.

Ni Yan quickly helped Zhou Zixian up, "Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so polite. Brother Du has already thanked me."

Since she is Mr. Du's second wife, it would be right for her to call her sister-in-law.

No wonder Mo Qishen was so sure that Master Du didn't like women.

Seeing Zhou Zixian, Ni Yan understood why.

Zhou Zixian is so beautiful, with a figure, a face, and a pair of charming fox eyes.

I'm afraid no normal man can escape her charm.

But Mr. Du just didn't like her. He married such a beautiful woman and put it in the backyard like a vase, without paying any attention to her.

What a waste of resources...

Mr. Du glanced at Zhou Zixian and said, "Okay, you go down first."

"Okay." Zhou Zixian nodded.

Zhou Zixian left the main hall feeling anxious.

Ni Yan was Mr. Du's savior, and now he came to visit him again. Could she not feel uneasy?

Since ancient times, what has life-saving grace been about?

The important thing is to commit yourself to each other!

Moreover, Ni Yan is so beautiful.

What if Ni Yan really becomes the third aunt?

Ni Yan is so beautiful, she can't compete with her...

She had been in Du's house for so long, and although Mr. Du loved her on the surface, in fact, she had never even been near Mr. Du.

She, the new person, hasn't even smiled yet. Will she soon turn into the old person and cry?

The people in her natal family are still counting on Mr. Du to protect them!

What would her family do if she fell?

no!

She couldn't let anyone take Master Du away.

Inside the room, Zhao Yu grabbed Master Du's hand and said, "Come with me. I have something to tell you."

"Hands." Du Ye reminded her.

Zhao Yu muttered, "You are all big men, why do you have so many things to do?" Then he let go of his hand and pinched his sleeve instead.

Pulling Mr. Du out of the door, Zhao Yu stretched out his hand, "Where's the candy!"

Mr. Du straightened his sleeves and ordered his servant to get candy for Zhao Yu.

The servants nearby were shocked.

In such a long time in Du's house, this was the first time he saw someone dare to tease Mr. Du.

Moreover, this person is still a woman.

I'm afraid that the two ladies in the house wouldn't dare to do this to Mr. Du, right?

Zhao Yu said somewhat unhappily: "Why don't you take it with you? It's only been a few days! You have completely forgotten about me! Do you still think that I am your good buddy! What a good brother!"

When she was in the capital, all she had to do to eat sweets was stretch out her hand.

Mr. Du will fill his kit bag like bird food, full of candies.

Mr. Du twirled the beads and said, "I'm a senior. Your mother calls me brother. In terms of seniority, you have to call me uncle."

"Uncle?" Zhao Yu frowned slightly.

Mr. Du nodded, "My nephew is good."

Zhao Yu said with disgust: "You are not my uncle! I already have an uncle, and my uncle's name is Shangguan Xu!"