ebookland Chapter 151 What bad intentions could a puppy possibly have?
Chapter 151 What bad intentions could a puppy possibly have?
Without saying a word, Hong Hui pulled Jinbao forward a few steps. Before Shu Yun could stop her, a pair of small, jet-black hands, whose original color was indistinguishable, grabbed the hem of Shu Yun's clothes.
Jinbao grinned at Shuyun and said, "Hello, sister."
What should have been a child's innocent smile inexplicably gave Shu Yun a lecherous feeling, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable. But before she could take the clothes from Jinbao's hands, Jinbao wiped his nose and wiped it directly on Shu Yun's clothes.
Shu Yun really couldn't hold it in any longer. She took the clothes out of Jinbao's hands, took a few steps back to distance herself from the mother and son, but she still couldn't resist the physiological reaction and dry heaved for a long time.
Seeing this, Hong Hui's expression wasn't very good. She cursed her inwardly for being pretentious, but since she needed her help, she apologized, saying, "Oh, Shu Yun, I'm so sorry. My Jinbao is still young and doesn't know any better. You're an adult, you won't blame him. It's just that our Jinbao likes you. He doesn't usually get close to just anyone."
Jinbao clapped his hands, "Sister is beautiful, beautiful."
Shu Yun frowned and shook her head. "It's nothing."
She changed the subject and continued, "However, as for teaching children to draw, I am not qualified. I have never been a teacher and have no experience in this area, so I won't delay your child's progress."
Hong Hui waved her hand dismissively, a sly look on her face: "Just teach him whatever you want. My child has been clever and bright since he was little. When he was born, a master predicted his fate. He was a star sent down from heaven. You'll be doing well teaching Jinbao."
Upon hearing this, Shu Yun's lips twitched slightly, and she thought to herself: "They're so openly promoting feudal superstition, aren't they afraid of what others will say?"
Perhaps sensing Shu Yun's thoughts, Hong Hui's smile widened, and she proudly raised her head: "My family has been poor farmers for three generations, with impeccable lineage, what's there to be afraid of?"
Shu Yun forced a smile and softly advised, "Sister-in-law, it's best to be careful with your words. If someone with ulterior motives overhears you, it could cause unnecessary trouble."
Hong Hui remained unconcerned, casually glancing at Shu Yun before changing the subject: "What do I need to be careful about? I'm not like you, with parents who are intellectuals." Then, as if suddenly realizing her slip of the tongue, Hong Hui quickly added insincerely, "Oh dear, look at my mouth, I really don't know what I'm saying! I'm so sorry, but it's all true, Shu Yun, you won't mind, okay?"
Shu Yun still wore a smile, but she had lost patience and was unwilling to deal with her any longer. Just as she was about to tell her to leave, a dog barked outside, growing louder as it approached. In a moment, Ah Xi's powerful and agile figure appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.
Ah-happy is no longer the chubby, small, and cute creature that used to be, resembling a gas cylinder. Instead, he has grown into a tall and strong dog, exuding a majestic aura and the wildness and untamed spirit unique to wolfhounds.
Ah Xi was extremely intelligent, as if she could sense Shu Yun's dislike for the mother and son in front of her. She bared her teeth at them and let out a series of angry roars.
Jinbao was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he burst into tears, hiding tightly in Hong Hui's arms, too scared to move.
Hong Hui was also terrified by Ah Xi's imposing manner, her smug and arrogant demeanor vanished, and she took several steps back, her voice trembling as she shouted, "Quick, quick, pull your dog away, pull it away!"
Shu Yun coldly observed Hong Hui's disheveled appearance, and after a moment she slowly called out, "A-happy, stop making a scene."
Ah happy obediently sat down at Shu Yun's feet. With a large wolfhound guarding the place, the mother and son finally dared not approach.
Hong Hui said, "What if your dog goes on a rampage and bites someone? It scared my Jinbao to tears. If you ask me, we should just kill this kind of dog. Then we can have a meal of dog meat."
As if he could understand, Ah-happy yelled at Hong-Hui again, scaring Hong-Hui into silence.
Shu Yun smiled and said, "My Ah Xi is usually very obedient and never shouts at people randomly. It must be that your look just now was too scary and frightened my Ah Xi. Besides, my Ah Xi is just a little dog. What bad intentions could a little dog have? Please don't take it personally. Just avoid Ah happy in the future."
Hong Hui was so angry that her face turned red, and she pointed at Shu Yun, "You."
Shu Yun ignored her. "And also, I really can't teach your child. You should leave."
Shu Yun didn't teach Jinbao for two reasons: firstly, she didn't like the family, and secondly, she was pregnant and didn't want to bother with such things.
Long before, after people in the family compound learned that her comic books had been published, many of her sisters-in-law had been openly or secretly asking her to teach their children to draw. But Shu Yun never agreed. Once she opened the door, a second or third child would definitely be sent over. This was private teaching, which couldn't be done openly, and it wasn't appropriate to charge money for it.
Since she can't get paid, isn't that the same as doing voluntary labor? Turning her home into a daycare center, at most her sisters-in-law will praise her, but if any problems arise, they'll all come looking for her. Shu Yun is too lazy to invite trouble.
Hong Hui's eyes widened. "How can you be so stingy? I heard from Hongmei that your royalties are at least this much each time. What's wrong with teaching our Jinbao? When Jinbao earns money in the future, he will also support his teacher."
Shu Yun: "Hongmei? She told you that."
Hong Hui nodded.
Shu Yun chuckled, "Sister-in-law, I see you and Ding Hongmei have a good relationship. Why don't you go to her? You know, although we were classmates, she has a diploma, while I don't. At most, I just went to university. When it comes to professional expertise, Ding Hongmei definitely has more experience."
"But, but..." Hong Hui was eyeing Shu Yun's royalties and didn't want to give up.
Shu Yun interrupted, "I have a bad temper. I'm sure your child taught me well. If he makes me unhappy, I'll definitely use a bamboo stick on him. And my Ah happy isn't one to be trifled with either."
Hong Hui's initial spark was immediately suppressed by Shu Yun's words, "Alright then."
Hong Hui knew whether her own child was naughty or not. Comparing the two families, she felt closer to Ding Hongmei, and she could feel more at ease leaving her child in Ding's care.
She noticed that Ding Hongmei's family had good food, so she figured she could let Jinbao eat at her house—a win-win situation.
Hong Hui turned to leave, but Shu Yun kindly suggested, "Sister-in-law, I've seen quite a few women in the family compound who are interested in this. You could talk to them and go together."
Hong Hui's eyes lit up. Yes, she should go together. If there were more people, Ding Hongmei wouldn't be able to refuse her!
Ding Hongmei tried on the clothes she had just brought back from the tailor shop at home. She was about to go to work at school and needed to prepare some new clothes to leave a good impression on her colleagues.
Just as he was enjoying himself, he heard a knock on the door. When he saw that it was Hong Hui who was leading the way, his smile immediately faded. "Sister-in-law, what brings you here today?"
Several military wives followed behind, and Ding Hongmei invited them all in to sit down.
Hong Hui: "I just came here because I wanted you to teach our children to draw when you have time."
Ding Hongmei: "No, weren't you looking for Shu Yun?" Why are you looking for her again?
Hong Hui: "After thinking it over, we feel that you are more professional, Teacher Ding, and we trust you more."
Others chimed in, "Yeah, Shu Yun is unreliable. We still think Hong Mei is better."
"Shu Yun didn't even finish university, she only has a high school diploma. You're different, you have a university diploma."
"Don't worry, we won't take up your time. We'll pick you up after an hour of tutoring after you get off work. We promise we won't make things difficult for you."
Before Ding Hongmei could even refuse, she was lost in their praise and by the time she realized what was happening, she had already nodded in agreement, and the group of women left happily.