Chapter 95 Aunt Xia

The school leaders, to accommodate her while she was still breastfeeding, had scheduled her classes in a concentrated manner. This made it easier for her to go home whenever she needed to. She had been on leave for almost half a year before returning to teach.

When she went back to her office after class, she only had a slightly sore throat. Otherwise, she felt no discomfort at all. Before, her back used to ache if she stood for too long, but now it didn’t hurt at all. Back in her office, Shen Zhiyu touched her waist, still unable to believe it. She didn’t know if it was because Chen Cuijuan had taken good care of her during her confinement or because Gu Ye had been exercising with her. Her stamina and endurance had improved. Besides her slightly engorged breasts, she felt even more comfortable teaching than before.

Teacher Yang saw Shen Zhiyu rubbing her waist and thought she was uncomfortable. She smiled and said, “Your waist can’t take it after standing for so long, right? I was like that for the first two years after I gave birth. Oh, my back and wrists were all messed up from carrying the baby. You should go home now, Xiao Shen. It’s the end of your classes.

Go home and get some mugwort to apply to your back.” Chen Cuijuan always told Shen Zhiyu that a woman had to be tough. No matter what, even if her husband wasn’t around, she had to be able to handle things. But she shouldn’t be tough-mouthed. Being tough-mouthed meant that people would take you seriously, whether you could actually handle it or not. Later, when you wanted to rest for a while, people would think you were being fussy.

 Teacher Yang was well-meaning. Shen Zhiyu was still thinking about her children. After a moment’s thought, she smiled and nodded. “Yes, it is a little sore. I’ll go home now, Teacher Yang. My children are fussy, and it’s a bit inconvenient for me.” They were all women who had given birth several times. Teacher Yang and the other teachers in the office understood. “Okay, Xiao Shen, go home quickly. Older children are the most fussy.”

When she went home, Shen Zhiyu brought her books and her notebook. While she was on maternity leave, Shen Zhiyu had been reading and doing exercises besides resting. But back then, she had been reading junior high and high school textbooks to prepare for college. Now, she brought back the books for the courses she was teaching, for lesson preparation.

To make it easier for her to go back and forth between school and home, Gu Ye had bought her a women’s bicycle, a Forever brand bicycle, a famous brand. Chen Cuijuan had polished it until it shone. She was wearing her pre-pregnancy clothes and riding a brand-new bicycle. Her long, black, beautiful hair was blowing in the wind. She looked youthful and beautiful. She didn’t look like a woman who had just given birth. If you didn’t know any better, you would think she was a college student! People who passed by couldn’t help but look at her. “

That must be Regiment Commander Gu’s wife. This family housing complex is so small, and she even has a bicycle.” Luo Aimei, who was with Liu Qian, saw that Liu Qian’s face wasn’t looking good, so she also pouted. “She’s still so flamboyant after getting married. She hid herself away for so long after giving birth to twins.

A country girl, she’s even more delicate than city people. I don’t know what she’s trying to act like.” The words Shen Zhiyu had said at the full-month celebration had reached Liu Qian’s ears that night. Because of this, Liu Qian’s husband had scolded her. It was not a good idea to curse someone’s child. He had been stuck in his current position for the past two years.

He needed to be careful with his words. Now that his wife’s father had retired, he couldn’t help him, and Liu Qian had even made things worse. Liu Qian explained that she had just guessed, and things had gotten twisted along the way. But her husband didn’t listen to her explanation. He was very angry. Hearing Luo Aimei’s words, Liu Qian frowned and scolded her. “What are you talking about? What country girl, rural person?

Are you trying to create a divide here?” Luo Aimei was startled. Her face immediately changed. “I wasn’t. What’s wrong with you, Liu Qian?” Liu Qian pursed her lips. “Nothing. Let’s go back.” After she left, Luo Aimei rolled her eyes. It was obvious that they were being completely outdone by Regiment Commander Gu in every aspect. They looked down on him, but they wouldn’t admit it.

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 As soon as she got home, Aunt Xia, who was busy in the yard, rushed over to greet her. “Xiao Shen, you’re out of class.” “Are you hungry? There’s food in the pot.” Aunt Xia was the babysitter Zhu Fang had found for her. She was from the county and had been a worker at a textile factory. Later, her son grew up and didn’t have a job, so she gave her job to him. She stayed at home to help her son and daughter-in-law take care of their children.

Now, her children were older and in elementary school, so they didn’t need someone to watch them all the time. She couldn’t sit still at home. She was very diligent and honest, her mouth was tight, and she had experience taking care of children. When Zhu Fang heard that Shen Zhiyu needed someone to help take care of the children, she immediately thought of her.

They would provide food and lodging, and she would just help take care of the children. She would also get ten yuan a month. Aunt Xia didn’t hesitate and immediately agreed. They told everyone that she was a distant relative from Shen Zhiyu’s side.

She had been here for a few days, and as Zhu Fang had said, she was honest, diligent, and kind. She got along very well with Chen Cuijuan. The only thing was that when she first arrived, she called Shen Zhiyu “Madam,” which startled Shen Zhiyu.

 She quickly asked her to change her address and just call her “Xiao Shen.” “Yes, I’m out of class. Aunt Xia, where’s my mom?” “She’s in the room. Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan just woke up. They cried for a while when they woke up and didn’t see you.” Although Gu Ye and Chen Cuijuan also took care of the children a lot, maybe because children were naturally closer to their mothers, the two babies would always look for her when they woke up.

Hearing this, Shen Zhiyu quickly put her bag aside, washed her hands, and went into the room. The babies were four months old and could already recognize people. They had just been comforted by their grandmother, and when they saw their mother come back, they immediately grinned. After smiling for a moment, Yuan Yuan’s mouth suddenly pouted, and he burst into tears. It was Yuan Yuan, the younger one, who was crying.

 Tuan Tuan, the older brother, had always been quieter than his brother. Although he didn’t cry out like his brother, he looked at his mother expectantly. “Oh, my daughter, you’re finally back. These two boys, this is the first time they’ve cried for so long.” Chen Cuijuan’s eyes welled up as she spoke. Shen Zhiyu didn’t need to be told.

She quickly walked over and kissed both of her little babies on the face. “Mommy’s back. Don’t cry anymore, babies.” They had just had formula, so they weren’t hungry. But they wanted to be close to their source of nourishment. They both clung to their mother, one on each side. “Mom, you should rest too.” “I’m not tired.” Chen Cuijuan helped her hold the children.

“Xia is diligent. She does all the work. She even cooked the food. I just comforted the children for a while.” She hadn’t expected to enjoy being taken care of in her life. Chen Cuijuan still felt a little uncomfortable! But it was definitely easier.

The main thing was that there was someone to talk to at home. The woman used to be a worker, so she knew a lot of things that Chen Cuijuan didn’t know. Knowing that they would be going back together for the New Year at the end of the year, Chen Cuijuan had collected a bunch of stories to brag about. She planned to brag about them when she got back.

 She was waiting for everyone to envy her!