Transmigrated to a Period Novel as the Genius Antagonist's Birth Mother

Chapter 65: Primary School

"It's still your wife who prepared it! Oh, I don't want it, I don't want it. Since you insist, I'll give it a try."

Cen Zhengnian looked at him expressionlessly as he performed, and by now, the attention of other people in the office had been drawn to them.

They approached one by one, saying, "Zhengnian, do you have beef jerky? Give me a taste. I happen to be hungry too."

Others chimed in similarly, and Cen Zhengnian took out the snacks from the cabinet under his desk, saying in a calm tone, "You should thank my wife. She's the one who told me to bring them today."

Otherwise, you all would have to go hungry. Although he didn't finish the sentence, everyone understood the implied message from Cen Zhengnian.

As they enjoyed snacks like pastries, beef jerky, and dried fruits, they smiled and said to Cen Zhengnian, "Thanks to your wife!"

"Thanks, little sister."

"Help me thank your wife."

Someone from the research office divided Cen Zhengnian's snacks among the group, and if it weren't for their quick actions, they might not have gotten a share themselves.

The main culprit was Ye Xingxiu, and Cen Zhengnian gave him a deep, stern look, not acknowledging him the entire day.

During lunch at the cafeteria, Ye Xingxiu was still complaining about Cen Zhengnian being stingy.

"Isn't it just eating what your wife brought for you? Do you really have to ignore me like this?"

Cen Zhengnian got his food, sat at the table, looked at Ye Xingxiu sitting across from him, nodded, and said, "I am stingy. I'm afraid that if I talk to you again, I won't be able to keep any of the things my wife sent."

It's not about the items themselves but who sent them. If it were something Cen Zhengnian had brought himself, even without Ye Xingxiu's remark, he would have shared them with his colleagues in the office.

Ye Xingxiu also realized that he had upset Cen Zhengnian. He shifted in his seat, observing Cen Zhengnian's continued indifference. What if he needed Cen Zhengnian's help with data again in the future?

He covered his forehead, looking like he regretted his actions. Just for the sake of venting, he had forgotten about this.

He sighed and took the initiative to lower his head, saying, "Okay, my bad. Next time, if your wife gives you something, I promise not to say a word."

Cen Zhengnian took a bite of his food and said, "If it's clothes or other gifts, you can speak up."

In other words, excluding food.

Ye Xingxiu: ...

This was too much. If he uttered one more word in the future, he would be like a dog!

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Jiang Family.

In the end, Jiang Zhida got bored and left the study to mess with the several pots of flowers that Grandpa Jiang had planted.

Grandpa Jiang had already retired at this point. After the Jiang family was vindicated, the two most prestigious universities in the capital wanted to rehire him to give lectures. He agreed to go to Beijing University, teaching two classes a week. It was too much for his health to handle, and besides, he usually worked as a translator at home.

During his free time, he took care of the flowers and plants at home, enjoyed tea, read books, and chatted with a few friends. These flowers and plants were his treasures. In winter, he was afraid they would freeze, so he moved them all inside. Now that spring had arrived, he placed them outside again.