Black Lotus is reborn. Hush! Just lie down and be quiet.

Shen Qiuyan and her husband Dongfang Ming still live in the police staff housing complex. Their children are all grown up and have moved out to live their own lives, so she and her husband are the only ones living at home.

Two years ago, Xia Qingqing bought a courtyard house in Beijing. The owner of the house was Shen Qiuyan on the title deed. She gave it to her eldest sister as a 50th birthday gift. Shen Qiuyan refused to accept it, but in the end she couldn't escape Xia Qingqing's sweet words. Cheng Yueyun and Shen Junrong also persuaded her to accept it, so she accepted it.

The courtyard house was renovated a while ago, and Xia Qingqing suggested that she move in after half a year to let the smell get rid of the house. Shen Qiuyan was not in a hurry, as she wanted to spend the New Year in the staff housing before moving into the courtyard house.

Although the family building is old and shabby, with poor sound insulation, she and her husband have lived there for more than 20 years, and have known their neighbors for more than 10 or 20 years. She usually complains that the family building is shabby and messy, but when it comes to moving out, she is reluctant to do so.

Shen Qiuyan was a person who could not hide her thoughts. After the New Year, everyone in the residential area knew about the move. Everyone envied her for being so lucky. Her sister-in-law was not only rich but also filial, and she gave her the courtyard house as a gift.

When she was almost at the family building, she met a lot of acquaintances, all of whom greeted Shen Qiuyan warmly. She simply got off the car and pushed her bicycle.

"Are these your twin nephews? They are so handsome, just like the golden boy and jade girl in the New Year pictures!"

When everyone saw the two children, they kept praising them.

The two children are very sweet-talkers. They call everyone they see, uncle, aunt, grandpa, grandma, uncle, and aunt. They don't need adults to teach them. They just chatter with their little mouths and make people dizzy.

"Why are you so sweet? You've melted my heart. Have this Poria cocos cake."

"Auntie will give you some chocolates. Can you call me Auntie again?"

"Auntie!"

The brother and sister said in unison, without hesitation for a second.

"Good boy, take it and eat it!"

In just three or five minutes, the brother and sister were stuffed with food. The two children had no more room, so they gave the food to Shen Qiuyan. The neighbors, who were usually not very generous, were especially generous in front of the two children.

"Don't give it to me. I bought a lot of snacks. You can take them back and feed them to the children."

Shen Qiuyan hurriedly refused. If the two children had so many snacks in their stomachs, they would definitely not like to eat.

She will have to give away half of the snacks she bought today. She must not skip the three meals a day. The child cannot be allowed to become thin while staying with her.

We didn't chat for too long, as it was time for dinner and we had to go back to cook.

Shen Qiuyan asked the two children to wait at the entrance of the corridor while she went to park the car.

After parking the car, she walked in front carrying the bags, and the two children followed slowly behind her, with bulging cheeks, which were the food that the neighbors had just given them.

"Watch the steps. Come, let me hold your hand!"

Shen Qiuyan lived on the third floor. The corridor was quite dark. She was afraid that the child would fall, so she wanted to hold the child's hand.

"Aunt, please hold my brother's hand. He is scared."

Shen Nanxing refused. She was a very smart woman and she would never fall down a few stairs.

Only the silly younger brother needs to be held by his aunt. She is the older sister and it is her responsibility to take care of her younger brother.

Shen Lingyou glanced at his sister, stretched out his chubby paws, took the initiative to hold his aunt, and did not deny that he was afraid.

"My Niuniu is so well behaved, she acts like a big sister now!"

Shen Qiuyan held her little nephew's hand and did not forget to praise her little niece.

The corners of Shen Nanxing's mouth turned up proudly, but her expression was restrained and calm. It was just that she was too young and her kung fu was not good enough. One could see at a glance the little tail behind her, wagging vigorously.

However, the little girl didn’t know that after the pride, there would be disappointment.

"Ah yo..."

Shen Nanxing missed a step and fell forward, but fortunately she reacted quickly and supported herself with her two little hands, so she was not injured.

But the little girl felt extremely ashamed. She had just been praised by her aunt, and then she fell down in the blink of an eye. It was so embarrassing.

Shen Qiuyan checked her carefully and made sure she was not injured. She felt relieved. She put the things on the ground, took one of them hand in each and walked to the third floor, then went to the second floor to get the things.

"Qiuyan, why are you buying so many things?"

A woman's voice came over, with an envious tone.

"My niece and nephew came to stay for a few days, and I accidentally bought too much."

Shen Qiuyan explained with a smile that she and this woman had a good relationship and they had been friends for more than ten years.

The woman's name was Wu Wenjing. She was her colleague when they were young. They both worked in a cotton mill, in the same workshop. What's more, Wu Wenjing's husband was also a colleague of Dongfang Ming.

However, she was later transferred to the Public Security Bureau. Wu Wenjing had been in the cotton mill, but because of her poor health, she was transferred to the warehouse as a custodian.

Moreover, Dongfang Ming had a smooth career and became a leader in the public security system, while Wu Wenjing's husband had always been at the grassroots level and had worked hard for the rest of his life.

The couple's combined salary was not small, but they had five children. Wu Wenjing was in poor health and had to take medicine all year round. The five children did not achieve much. The second and third children went to support rural construction, but the second child married a man in the village and the third child married a woman in the village.

Later, the educated youth were allowed to return to the city. Wu Wenjing and his wife used their connections everywhere and only managed to get the third son back to the city. Although he had a job, his wife in the countryside was powerful and took her three children back with her. The family of five all depended on the third son's salary and lived from hand to mouth, and had to rely on subsidies from Wu Wenjing and his wife.

The second daughter married in the countryside and lived a hard life. She wrote letters asking for money every few days, and ran to the city to cry if she was not given money. The gentle and shy girl before has now become a fierce rural woman who does not care about her face at all. Mr. and Mrs. Wu Wenjing could do nothing about her and had to give her money.

After giving money to the second and third sons, the eldest, fourth and fifth sons refused to work and ran back home crying poor. They would cry every day if they were not given money. In order to have some peace and quiet, the couple had to give them money.

Although the couple's salary was not low, it was not enough to spend as there were five pairs of hands asking for money, and they lived a very tight life. Shen Qiuyan remembered the friendship they had when they worked together in the past, so she would give the family any leftover food and clothes that were 70% to 80% new.

She also planned to give half of the snacks to Wu Wenjing after returning home.

"Let me help you carry one bag. It looks very heavy."

Wu Wenjing offered to help, and Shen Qiuyan didn't hesitate to hand over a bag of light items and carried the heavy ones herself.

The two had just reached the third floor when a thin figure rushed over, "Grandma!"

He was a boy of five or six years old, very dark and thin. When he saw the bag in Wu Wenjing's hand, his eyes lit up instantly, and he put his head into the bag, constantly rummaging through things.

"Don't move, this belongs to your Grandma Shen. How can you be so ignorant, kid?"

Although Wu Wenjing scolded him, she did not stop him. She let her grandson rummage in the bag and smiled at Shen Qiuyan in embarrassment: "This child is just ignorant. His mother spoiled him!"

"It's normal for children to be greedy. My Niuniu and Zhuangzhuang also like to eat."

Shen Qiuyan was a carefree and generous person. It was just a little food, so she didn't take it seriously.

The boy found a bag of beef jerky, a bag of biscuits, and a bag of crackers in the bag. He stuffed them all into his body, and even when he had no more space, he kept rummaging in the bag.

Shen Qiuyan frowned. She didn't care about a little bit of food, but this child was too greedy. She was still not satisfied after taking so many things. Moreover, that bag of biscuits was her little niece's favorite, so she only bought one bag.

"This bag of shortbread is for your sister Niuniu to eat. There is only one bag in total. Don't take it."

Shen Qiuyan was a straightforward person and took the biscuit right away without noticing that Wu Wenjing's expression changed and there was resentment in his eyes.

"It's mine, I won't give it to you!"

The boy was unhappy and reached out to grab it. Shen Qiuyan's brows furrowed even more and she looked at Wu Wenjing. It was not easy for her to teach someone else's child a lesson.

Wu Wenjing quickly changed her expression, patted her grandson gently a few times, and scolded: "What do you mean yours? This is your grandmother Shen's, why are you so greedy!"

"I want to eat, I'm hungry..."

The boy cried aggrievedly, he was so hungry.

"Hungry, hungry, hungry. Is there not enough food and drink for you at home? I think you are the reincarnation of a starving ghost. Go home quickly!"

Wu Wenjing couldn't hold back her smile and slapped the boy a few times. The boy felt pain and dared not cry anymore. He looked at the biscuit in Shen Qiuyan's hand reluctantly, turned around and walked slowly home.

Shen Qiuyan felt very sorry. As an adult, why would she bother with a little kid? So she decided to stop the boy and get him some other snacks.

"Aunt, I want to eat shortbread!"

Shen Nanxing ran over and hugged her aunt and acted coquettishly.

"You and your brother can only eat one piece. It's time to eat."

Shen Qiuyan no longer remembered other people's children. At this moment, her own niece was the only one in her heart and eyes. She opened the biscuits and gave each of the two children a piece. She put away the rest to eat tomorrow.

Wu Wenjing was watching from the side and her eyes were about to burst into anger. Her grandson was crying like that, but Shen Qiuyan was still like a miser, not willing to spend a penny. The richer he was, the more stingy he became.

If she hadn't given in at the beginning, would Shen Qiuyan be able to live the good life she has now?

Wu Wenjing's face was distorted with jealousy. She and Shen Qiuyan started from the same point, but their lives were so different now. It was obvious that Dongfang Ming had chosen her in the beginning, but Shen Qiuyan took advantage of her. She could only marry a loser and suffered all her life.

She had always thought that it was Dongfang Ming who transferred Shen Qiuyan to the Public Security Bureau. She didn't know Shen Qiuyan's family background and thought that she came from an ordinary family like hers.

Shen Qiuyan is usually very low-key in the family building. She never talks about her parents' family with others, nor does she say that her parents are big leaders. Only a few people in the family building know her family background, but these people are not gossipy. Therefore, Wu Wenjing still thinks that Shen Qiuyan is a girl from an ordinary family.

Wu Wenjing stood in the corridor, with an incandescent lamp above her head. The dim light shone on her, making her jealous face dim and unclear. Shen Nanxing and Shen Lingyou, brother and sister, both saw it.

After returning home, Shen Qiuyan went to the corridor to cook. Everyone's stove was set up in the corridor. At dinner time, everyone cooked and chatted at the same time. It was very lively.

Shen Nanxing was lying on the windowsill looking at the scenery, but in fact she was chatting with the little sparrows in the tree.

Shen Lingyou squatted in the corner of the room with his back to the door. There were two mice in front of him, eating the biscuits he gave them and reporting on the situation in the family building.

After about ten minutes, the brother and sister had finished chatting, and they were very satisfied with the latest information they had learned.

The sparrows and mice were also very satisfied after their full meal.

"Qiuyan, I'm out of soy sauce, can you give me some?"

Wu Wenjing brought a bowl over, and without waiting for Shen Qiuyan to reply, he took the soy sauce bottle and poured half a bowl of soy sauce into the bowl.

Shen Nanxing leaned against the door, watching coldly as the woman took advantage of her eldest aunt. Alas, her eldest aunt was so stupid, even more stupid than her brother. It was really a headache!

"Qiuyan, your family has a really rich meal today, with fish, shrimp, and meat. Can you finish it?"

Wu Wenjing looked at the dishes cooked on the stove and felt so jealous. Her family only dared to buy these delicious dishes during the Chinese New Year, and rarely even bought meat at other times.

"My Niuniu and Zhuangzhuang may have eaten it, but why can't they finish it?"

Shen Qiuyan served a plate of stir-fried prawns with green onions and took out two more, blew them cool, and stuffed them into the two children's mouths.

"Aunt, your cooking is so delicious."

"Aunt, can I stay at your house? I won't go back to Shanghai!"

The brother and sister's words were sweeter than honey, and they almost coaxed Shen Qiuyan into agreeing. Fortunately, she still had some sense and took back her words in time.

"Go away, don't let the oil splash!"

Shen Qiuyan pulled the two children aside as she still had to cook.

Shen Nanxing rolled his eyes and ran to watch Wu Wenjing cooking.

Compared to Shen Qiuyan's arrogance, the dishes in Wu Wenjing's house are more vegetarian than those in the monk temple. There are braised tofu, stir-fried shredded carrots, stir-fried cabbage, and a dish of stir-fried shredded kohlrabi. There is not a speck of meat to be seen. Even the soy sauce for the braised tofu comes from Shen Qiuyan.

"Bad woman, old witch, not even as good as my aunt's toes!"

Shen Nanxing's voice was low, but loud enough for Wu Wenjing to hear. Wu Wenjing, who was cooking, looked at the little girl in disbelief, only to see Shen Nanxing smiling at her strangely and saying silently, "You are sleeping with the bald grandfather, how shameless!"

Wu Wenjing's face changed drastically, and she looked at Shen Nanxing as if she was looking at a monster. How could this little girl know?

The look on this little girl's face just now clearly showed that she was possessed by a ghost. How could she still look as cute and obedient as before?

"Don't come over here, get out!"

Wu Wenjing was so scared that her face turned pale and she pushed Shen Nanxing down hard.

"Ouch...it hurts so much, aunt!"

Shen Nanxing fell hard on her butt and it really hurt, so her tears were genuine and not fake at all.

Shen Qiuyan rushed over and hugged her niece. Seeing the little girl's eyes full of tears, her heart was broken.

"Wu Wenjing, why are you pushing my girl?"

Shen Qiuyan was furious. She even bullied a child. Wu Wenjing was a real good-for-nothing. She was really blind before.

"No, it's this girl who's wrong. Really, I didn't mean it."

Wu Wenjing was so anxious that she was incoherent. She still wanted to get some benefits from Shen Qiuyan. She should have held back just now, but it was because this little girl had such a creepy smile.

"Aunt, my aunt is so fierce!"

Shen Nanxing buried herself in her aunt's arms and cried. Shen Qiuyan was heartbroken and glared at Wu Wenjing fiercely. A deep rift appeared in their friendship of more than 20 years.

"Qiuyan, listen to me, I really didn't mean it, there's something wrong with your Niuniu..."

Wu Wenjing was anxious to explain, but Shen Qiuyan ignored her and turned away. Shen Nanxing faced her, stopped crying, and said silently: "Old witch!"

"Qiuyan, listen! She scolded me again!"

Wu Wenjing thought he had found evidence and shouted triumphantly.

"Aunt, I'm scared, I want to go home!"

Shen Nanxing sobbed and cried, her soft little body trembling with fear. Shen Qiuyan turned around suddenly and said angrily: "Wu Wenjing, you are already old, and you bully a three-year-old girl. Are you still a human being? I was blind before and misjudged you!"

After scolding her, she carried her niece home, and did not forget to take her little nephew by the hand. Shen Lingyou followed her obediently, turned his head to look at Wu Wenjing, and a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his mouth that was inconsistent with his age. Under the dim light, it looked particularly weird.

When Wu Wenjing saw this, he shuddered and felt a chill on his back. These two children were definitely not normal. Maybe they were possessed by ghosts. That was for sure. Otherwise, how could three-year-olds be so bad?