The salty life in Life of Pi

Chapter 94 Because of Women's Intuition

It would take a few more days for Tang Jiaojiao's report to arrive, so the group didn't stay in the hospital for long and said goodbye at the hospital entrance.

After waving goodbye to Jiaojiao and Tang Yuanming, Wang Shengnan and Lin Dawei got in the car and returned home.

Lin Miaomiao returned home and found Jiaojiao was not there. She asked her parents curiously.
"Mom, where is Jiaojiao?"

"Go play with his dad for a few days, and then bring him back after a while."

Wang Shengnan was busy in the kitchen and took the time to answer Lin Miaomiao's questions.

"Oh"

Lin Miaomiao didn't think much of it, she just felt a little regretful. Jiaojiao was quite fun, obedient and sensible, but she was a little uncomfortable without someone to hug at night.

"Dad, let me tell you, Sister Miaomiao is not sleeping well."

At this time, Tang Jiaojiao and Tang Yuanming were in the teacher's dormitory, sitting together, eating, and chatting about their experiences in the past few days.
"She likes to sleep on her side and presses her hands and legs on me, making it hard for me to breathe."

"Hahaha, your sister Miaomiao is just like that, carefree but a nice person, and quite popular in school."

Tang Yuanming had a very good impression of Lin Miaomiao. Although they were no longer related, Lin Miaomiao had good grades and as a class teacher, he still liked such a good student.

"Hey, Yuanming, this is your daughter."

The father and daughter were having dinner when a voice came from outside the open door. Tian Shanshan walked through the corridor and took a quick look. She found a pretty little girl. Her eyes brightened a little. She really liked children.

Tang Yuanming looked up and saw Tian Shanshan dressed neatly, carrying a bag and ready to go out. He smiled and said hello.

"Yes, my daughter, her name is Tang Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao, say hello to Auntie Tian."

"Hello Auntie Tian"

Tang Jiaojiao wasn't embarrassed at all and greeted her with a smile. Tian Shanshan, who was about to say hello and leave, stopped and couldn't help but walked in and touched Tang Jiaojiao's face.

After not staying for long, Tian Shanshan looked at her watch and said

"I have to go, it's getting late"

"Where are you going so late?"

Tang Yuanming looked at the sky and asked unexpectedly:

"Blind date"

Tian Shanshan's tone was helpless and her steps were hurried.

The reason was so strong that Tang Yuanming didn't know what to say in response and could only watch her leave.

Tang Jiaojiao looked at her father with her head tilted, and no one knew what was going on in her little head.

Suddenly asked Tang Yuanming

"Dad, did you have a good relationship with Auntie Tian before?"

"How can it be"

Tang Yuanming shook his head and took a bite of the dish.
"Have you forgotten what your parents quarreled about before? How dare I get too close to other opposite sexes? Now that I'm living in the dormitory, I have to get along well with the teachers."

"Okay, I get it now"

Tang Jiaojiao nodded and didn't ask any more questions and continued eating.

After dinner, Tang Yuanming took Jiaojiao to wash and get ready for bed, but he was a little flustered. This place was not like home where everything was easy to use. After a while, he finally put on his pajamas and lay down in bed.

Just as he lay down in bed, there was a knock on the door. Tang Yuanming got up depressedly and opened the door.

Tian Shanshan was standing at the door with a box of milk. When she saw Tang Yuanming, she put the milk in the room.

"I bought a box of milk for my child. He is still growing, so he should drink more milk to supplement his nutrition. But he is still a little thin."

Tang Yuanming couldn't even say the words of refusal he originally wanted to say, so he could only say dry words of thanks in a dull voice.

Tian Shanshan put down the milk and didn't stay long. She had already seen that the father and daughter had changed into pajamas and were ready to go to bed, so she left without disturbing them.

Scratching his hair, Tang Yuanming returned to the bed and said to Tang Jiaojiao

"Look how much Auntie Tian likes you. Remember to thank her next time you see her."

"Ok, I will"

Tang Jiaojiao looked at her father's chin and felt that he didn't look that smart.

After living with Jiaojiao for a few days, Tang Yuanming had already thought about sending her to her elder sister. It was not because he could not stand Jiaojiao, but because his current situation was too embarrassing. It was a complete torture for Jiaojiao to follow him. She could not buy anything she liked when she wanted to go out and play.

Seeing Jiaojiao's eyes full of desire but resolutely turning around and saying to him that she didn't like it, Tang Yuanming couldn't control his emotions.

While eating outside, Tang Yuanming asked Jiaojiao tentatively

"Jiaojiao, why don't you go live at your aunt's house for a while? There's really nothing fun to do here with dad."

"Well, as long as Dad remembers to pick me up."

Tang Jiaojiao agreed readily, but her eyes were cautious, fearing that she might not behave well and her father would no longer want her.

Seeing Jiaojiao's eyes, Tang Yuanming really wanted to cry. He could bear some grievances, but it was really uncomfortable for him to let Jiaojiao suffer with him.

After dinner, Tang Yuanming brought Jiaojiao to Wang Shengnan's house. He held Jiaojiao and knocked on the door. Not long after, Lin Miaomiao appeared, but her smile when she opened the door was stiff for a moment when she saw Tang Yuanming, but she quickly adjusted.

"Uncle-in-law, you are here, and Jiaojiao, have you eaten yet?"

Hearing Lin Miaomiao's voice, Wang Shengnan quickly put down the rag she was using to wipe the table, walked over quickly, pushed Lin Miaomiao aside, and looked at Tang Yuanming.

"What's going on? Why was it delivered at night?"

Tang Yuanming did not answer in a hurry, but sent Jiaojiao to Wang Shengnan's house. Wang Shengnan noticed that Tang Yuanming was in a bad mood, so she asked Lin Miaomiao to take Tang Jiaojiao back to the room.

With a smile on his face, he watched Jiaojiao being brought into the room by Lin Miaomiao. Hearing the noise, Lin Dawei also walked out of the bedroom. Tang Yuanming was about to speak, but his tears were faster than his mouth.

"Sister, brother-in-law"

Wiping away his tears, Tang Yuanming forced a smile.

"Jiaojiao feels so wronged to be with me. She is too sensible and says she doesn't like anything she likes."

Seeing Tang Yuanming like this, Wang Shengnan and Lin Dawei wanted to take him into the living room and sit down to talk slowly, but Tang Yuanming didn't want to. He was afraid that his crying would be too loud and Jiaojiao would hear it.

Waving his hands, Tang Yuanming sat down on the steps at the foot of the stairs, barely regaining some sanity.

"Big sister, if Jiaojiao likes anything, please buy it for her. Don't buy anything too expensive. I'll give it all to you when I have money."

"Oh, it's not that serious. I am still Jiaojiao's aunt. You... Oh..."

Wang Shengnan and Lin Dawei stood at the door, looking at Tang Yuanming who was sitting on the stairs crying uncontrollably, feeling confused.

After crying for a few minutes, Tang Yuanming wiped his face, stood up and said to Wang Shengnan and the others
"I'm sorry, I've been feeling depressed for too long. It's getting late, so I'm going back now."

Wang Shengnan touched Lin Dawei and motioned him to go and see her off. Men are easier to talk to, and she, a woman, is not suitable.

Lin Dawei nodded, indicating that he understood, and followed Tang Yuanming down the stairs. Tang Yuanming was a little embarrassed and said to Lin Dawei

"Brother-in-law, please go up. I just need to vent my emotions."

"It's okay, I'll go down and get some fresh air too."

Lin Dawei looked indifferent.

When he got downstairs and walked towards the car, Lin Dawei thought about it and said

"Well, Yuanming, I'm a real estate agent now. If you trust me, I can help you with that house. I won't charge you any agency fees, but I'll give you a higher price."

"Hmm? Brother-in-law, when did you change to being a real estate agent?"

Tang Yuanming was a little stunned. He had been contacting real estate agents these days, but their agency fees were too high and some of them looked unreliable.

Lin Dawei looked at Tang Yuanming's surprised expression, which didn't seem to be fake, and sighed speechlessly.
"She already knew about this, but she probably didn't tell you. But it's not too late now. I've seen your house, and there's a school nearby, so it can be considered a school district house. I'll help you sell it as soon as possible. This isn't a good idea. There's still a month left in the summer vacation, and you can't skip meals. And you can't ignore what Jiaojiao wants, can you?"

"Well, sell it, and give her the share of the top boy. I will rent a house near the school so that I can take care of Jiaojiao."

Tang Yuanming nodded vigorously. He really didn't want to go through the situation like today again, and he didn't want Jiaojiao to be disappointed in him.

"Okay, go back. I'll help you find clients these days. Keep your phone open."

"Okay, thank you, brother-in-law."

"Okay, stop thanking me. This is all for the child. I like Jiaojiao very much. If you can't take care of her, I will keep her as my own daughter."

Lin Dawei smiled and made a little joke. Tang Yuanming also smiled as he got into the car. He knew that his child was likable.

We drove out of Wang Shengnan’s residential area and headed towards the school dormitory.

After parking the car, Tang Yuanming originally wanted to go straight back to the dormitory, but when he looked at the barbecue restaurant not far away, he stopped and walked towards that direction.

Tang Yuanming didn't order many dishes and bought a bottle of the cheapest Erguotou from a supermarket nearby and started drinking by himself.

"Tang Yuanming? Why are you drinking alone again? Where is Jiaojiao?"

The familiar voice brought Tang Yuanming out of his thoughts. He looked up and saw that it was indeed Tian Shanshan. In fact, it was not surprising. Normally, the teachers who still live in the dormitory during the summer vacation are basically the teachers who teach in cram schools. These teachers usually go back to their rooms to rest after class.

An abnormal person like Tang Yuanming doesn't even need a cram school teaching history, and Tian Shanshan is another abnormal case. She was urged to get married by her family, and was even forced to the point where she couldn't return home. But at her age, it would be difficult to find someone else. Both of them had nothing to do, so it was natural for them to meet each other easily.

Tang Yuanming's eyes were red and his brows were furrowed. It was obvious that he was worried. Tian Shanshan simply sat opposite him, ordered a few more dishes, and started drinking with Tang Yuanming.

Tang Yuanming, who was already in a rage, talked about all the grievances Jiaojiao had suffered in the past few days and his own discomfort. Tian Shanshan sighed and was silent for a long time. Tian Shanshan spoke
"Are you still going to look for it?"

Tang Yuanming drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and exhaled the alcohol.

"It depends on the situation. But I'm almost 50 now, and I'm not rich. Probably no one would be interested in me. Besides, I plan to keep Jiaojiao with me, so if I have to find someone, I have to find someone who likes Jiaojiao."

Tian Shanshan looked up at Tang Yuanming and didn't say anything. Tang Yuanming might have been drunk or he was still eager to talk. He looked at Tian Shanshan.

"What about you? Didn't you go on a blind date a few days ago? Looks like it didn't work out."

"kindness"

Tian Shanshan looked as if she had expected this and poured herself and Tang Yuanming some wine.

"I'm used to it. After all, I can't have children, and many people can't accept it. Now that I'm at this age, I'll just stay single."

"cannot."

Tang Yuanming was stunned. This kind of thing was very cruel for a woman. Although it might sound a bit objectifying of women, in the blind date market, infertile women were definitely the lowest class of goods in the market. Even if it was a free love relationship and the man didn't mind, his parents would definitely have other ideas.

"Infertility"

Tian Shanshan repeated it again, as if she was reading out her crime.
"My last marriage ended because of this. I tried to treat it for many years until I was in my thirties. I gave up and finally got divorced."

Tang Yuanming felt sad and painful when he heard these words.

"No matter how much love you have, if you are criticized by people around you every day for this reason, it will be completely worn out. So when I go on blind dates, I always talk about this directly to avoid more pain after the relationship."

Tian Shanshan drank the wine with a slightly frowned brow. She hadn't drunk like this for many years and was still a little uncomfortable.

"Have you ever thought about adopting?"

Tang Yuanming spoke cautiously. After hearing about Tian Shanshan's experience, he felt that his own problem was not a big deal.

Tian Shanshan looked at him as if he were an idiot, and brought the wine glass to his lips.
"Why would a man adopt a child if he can have children? Wouldn't it be better to find another partner?"

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine.

Tang Yuanming was stunned for a moment, then laughed at himself.

"After being a teacher for a long time, my mentality becomes as innocent as that of a child"

After dinner, the two slowly walked towards the dormitory building. When they passed a section of road with few street lights, Tian Shanshan suddenly spoke

"Actually, I really like Jiaojiao. She's so sensible."

Tang Yuanming was blown by the evening breeze, his eyes were a little blurry, and when he heard Tian Shanshan's words, he smiled, his tone was full of pride.
"Haha, Jiaojiao is adorable. My eldest sister and brother-in-law both said that if I didn't want her, they would just treat her as their own daughter. If you like her, I'll bring her over more often to play with you in the future."

Tian Shanshan sighed softly, wondering if she was being too tactful.
"How can I still play with Jiaojiao at my age?"

"It's okay. Jiaojiao is very obedient. When I'm with her, even if I don't do anything, I feel like my mood will gradually improve."

Looking at Tang Yuanming speechlessly, Tian Shanshan was sure that it was not her problem, but that this man was just a piece of wood.

After being depressed for a while, Tian Shanshan finally figured it out and decided that this was a good thing.

Lin Miaomiao's bedroom.

"Ah? You said that Nun Miejue, Tian Shanshan, likes your father?"

Lin Miaomiao was lying on her side on the bed chatting with Tang Jiaojiao. When she heard what Tang Jiaojiao said, she sat up from the bed.
"No way, can you really tell what love is when you are so young?"

Tang Jiaojiao looked at Lin Miaomiao's suspicious eyes, her eyes turned, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Like you and Brother Xianyu, you just like each other"

"Shh-"

Lin Miaomiao signaled Jiaojiao to lower her voice, jumped off the bed, opened the door a crack and looked into the living room. After making sure that her parents had returned to their room, she breathed a sigh of relief, returned to the bed, and looked at Tang Jiaojiao.
"It's different. Xianyu and I are both young people. How old is Tian Shanshan? How can she still have such a girlish mentality?"

“It’s definitely different”

Tang Jiaojiao thought about it seriously and frowned.

"I feel like Auntie Tian likes me more, and I feel that way about my dad as well."

"Wow, love for someone extends to his dog. How did you feel that?"

Lin Miaomiao looked at Tang Jiaojiao with a smile.

Who knew Tang Jiaojiao looked so serious?
“Because of women’s intuition”

I have had a fever these days. Yesterday, it reached over 38 degrees. I am not in a very good condition. The quality of the article I wrote may not be very high. Please forgive me.
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