TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS
Chapter 94: The Third Wheel
He even wanted to go back and kiss his older brother?
Shao Xi snorted and inevitably said, "You just praised me, and now you're thinking of my elder brother."
Mu Jingzhe clicked his tongue. “What kind of words is that?”
He boldly touched Shao Xi's head, greatly appreciating this opportunity. There won't be many more chances to stroke his head. When he grows up, he won't have the chance to do it again.
“Alright, let's stop messing around. When can I see your work? I don't even know what you wrote this time. You said you'd let me see it as soon as you finished writing. ”
“You'll see it tomorrow. From now on, the work of the winners will take turns to be published in children's newspapers. The first place winning essay will be published tomorrow. ”
“So your work will be published in the newspaper? Our Little Xi is really impressive. Wait until I buy a hundred.. no, a thousand copies!”
The corner of Shao Xi's mouth continued to curve, but he warned her. “1,000 copies too many. If you buy so much, others will not be able to buy and read it. Also, it would be difficult to bring home so many copies.”
“But we have to give some and save it for our collection. We should buy more. When the school reopens, the school will definitely publish it and keep some copies for future students to see.” Mu Jingzhe pondered over it for a moment. “But you are right. Let's buy a hundred copies then. ”
In the future, Shao Xi would definitely have more jobs.
They spoke happily, so they did not notice the envious and hostile gaze of the Fat Boy as his mother dragged him out.
Mu Jingzhe and Shao Xi were about to leave when they happened to meet the old man with the camera. The old man was the grandfather of the glasses little girl. Upon seeing them, he greeted them and even asked if the mother and child couple wanted to take a picture together.
Mu Jingzhe gave a huge thank you. He hugged Shao Xi and raised the trophy for the camera.
"Little xi, smile!" Their smiles were recorded on camera.
The bespectacled little girl congratulated Shao Xi. Mu Jingzhe was so grateful for their help that he took out many hair ornaments from his bag and gave them to him. "Take it and wear it."
It was a beautiful meeting.
Before leaving, Shao Xi and Mu Jingzhe went to the restroom and saw the Fat Boy at the top of the stairs again.
The Fat Boy was scolded by his similarly fat mother, who twisted his ears, calling it a disgrace, and asked why he had not won first place. “Why don't you get first place? Didn't I tell you that other than the first place, everything else is meaningless? It's useless for you to get second place. No one saw the winner of second place.”
Shao Xi and Mu Jingzhe looked at each other and felt that he was a little pitiful. Then, they heard Chubby Boy yell, “I'll win next time! I will definitely beat that village hick.”
When Mu Jingzhe heard this form of greeting, he felt that he did not pity her in vain. He nodded and ignored them.
He wanted to tell the parents not to twist his ears like that, because it was bad for the child and he might accidentally damage his ears.
However, when she heard him calling Shao Xi the village hick, she was not happy. Parents and children like them would probably not heed his words, and he would only attract trouble by interfering.
“Come away, Little Xi. Don't mind the people who slander you. They only slander you because they are inferior to you.”
Who would care about the person who lost to them if they won?
Shao Xi was initially a little unhappy. After all, the boy called him a village hick. The clothes he wore and everything he used had been given to him by Mu Jingzhe, and he was already very satisfied. However, when he heard the words comforting Mu Jingzhe, he cheered. "Alright, I will defeat him at any time in the future!"
“It doesn't matter if you win or not. Having an opponent is good, but one's biggest opponent is oneself.”
Shao Xi listened to Mu Jingzhe and saw that she was holding onto his shoulder as if she was protecting him, as if they were really mother and son. He nodded obediently.
“Mm, I'll listen to you, Mom.”
It was only then that she realized that this was how her little sister, Little Bei, felt when she went alone with Mommy.
Shao Xi felt a little embarrassed. Although she was a little selfish, it was nice to have her mother to herself because it felt like her mother's heart was with her when they were alone. It was completely different from when they were at home, where Mu Jingzhe had to divide his attention among the five of them.
No wonder Little Bei became more and more attached and liked him more and more every day. He feels the same.
Moreover, Little Bei was a girl. She may be closer to Mommy when she goes with him alone.
Shao Xi's premonition was right. Mu Jingzhe and Little Bei were indeed more familiar. Little Bei is young, and mothers tend to be more familiar with girls, so there is no shortage of hugs, support, and kisses.
It was not that Mu Jingzhe's relationship with Shao Dong and Shao Xi was not good, but it was impossible for them to be that close.
At this thought, Mu Jingzhe happened to let go of his shoulder. He tilted his head and secretly glanced at Mu Jingzhe. Seeing the mother and daughter pair walking in front of them, inevitably she secretly wanted to hold Mu Jingzhe's hand.
Before he could reach out, Mu Jingzhe raised his head and called out, "Ji Buwang!"
Shao Xi found herself clutching the air. He pursed his lips and pulled out his hand, then followed Mu Jingzhe as he went to Ji Buwang.
He's a little upset. Why is Teacher Ji here again? Doesn't he have to go home or do something to stay busy?
Ji Buwang was waiting for them at the door. Mu Jingzhe was confused. "You're done? Are you coming home?"
Ji Buwang nodded faintly. "I'm done. Lefs go. I'll treat you to a meal and do my part as host. I know a private restaurant that serves good food, but the location is a bit far away. Many foreigners do not know. Only locals go there to eat.”
"Alright, sorry to bother you then."
“That's no problem.” Ji Buwang took the lead and did not ignore Shao Xi. “Shao Xi, did you win the prize?”
Shao Xi replied without interest, "Mm."
Mu Jingzhe quickly added, “Shao Xi won the first prize and was the only elementary school student to receive the prize. Other prize winners are older than him.”
Her tone involuntarily flaunted, like the way other mothers brag about their children.
Shao Xi knew, and the corner of her mouth slightly curved. His mood finally improved a little.
Then, he heard Ji Buwang say, “You are very impressive. Congratulations."
The corner of Shao Xi's mouth slightly curved. Even though her praise was pretty good, she still felt bad.
Shao Xi felt Ji Buwang was really the third wheel his mother talked about.
She was always stuck between her and Mama. A rare trip for these two, due to his insistence on coming along, turns into a trip for three.
The three-wheeled Ji Buwang was constantly there and kept staring at Mu Jingzhe and talking to him, attracting his attention. After a while, Shao Xi looked lethargic and could not gather energy.
Even Mu Jingzhe and Ji Buwang felt it. They thought Shao Xi was hungry. “We'll be there soon.”
When they arrived, Ji Buwang skillfully ordered some dishes and sighed with emotion. "I haven't been here in four years."
Four years have passed, and many things are now very different. However, the taste of the food served by the restaurant has not changed.
It's been decades, but it feels the same.
The food feels so good. Mu Jingzhe was quite surprised and even told Shao Xi, “Let's take note of his address. We can bring Little Bei and the others to eat here next time.”
“Mm.”
After they finished eating, Ji Buwang said that it was too early to return and suggested that they take a walk because they had already gotten there.
Mu Jingzhe nodded. “Then, let's go shopping.”
He wanted to see what was popular in the city. If there was a match, he would buy it for the children so that they would not be called village hick anymore.
Although the city is still far from being comparable to the big cities of modern times, there are indeed quite a number of people on the pedestrian street in the center of the city.
Mu Jingzhe grabbed Shao Xi's hand. “Do not let go, okay?”
Although Shao Xi was not a toddler anymore, it would be bad if they parted due to bad luck.
Shao Xi looked at her hand that was being held, then Ji Buwang beside her, and finally smiled. "Good."
Mother was just holding her hand, not the third wheel!
