Free Web NovelChapter 119: Chapter 119: Running Into
Little Tang Mo’s birthday fell on a weekend this year.
After lunch, Su Li drew a hot bath for Little Tang Mo.
Little Tang Mo had grown much taller and was already semi-independent, sleeping in his own room.
He slept in the room Tang Yuanxiao had used when he returned, which had also been his former marital room.
Though it was called a marital room, it didn’t look like one anymore.
Su Li had tidied it up for Little Tang Mo to live in. She told him a bedtime story every night, waiting until he was asleep before going to bed herself.
Little Tang Mo had gone from resisting out of fear to being completely used to it.
As he grew older, he became more and more independent.
Little Tang Mo took a bath by himself and changed into a new outfit Su Li had just made for him.
Su Li had just brought the outfit back last week.
The school uniform business was already more or less stable and saturated, so Su Li expanded into a new venture as planned.
This new venture was children’s clothing.
Su Li had made this decision after careful consideration. No matter the era, money spent on children was always the easiest to earn.
Adults could go hungry, endure the cold, and wear old clothes, but as long as they had the means, they would surely give their children the very best.
Su Li planned to start by developing affordable children’s clothes. Taking advantage of the opportunity created when Zhao Wenming had trashed her temporary office, Su Li later bought the property.
She didn’t just buy that property, but the adjacent ones as well.
After half a month, construction of a simple factory was complete, and it had opened for business.
Pinjun Clothing had officially established itself in Fengcheng County. By now, it had started formally hiring workers to begin producing children’s clothing.
This factory was no longer a hidden operation like the one in Li Family Village, but a proper factory. Hiring was no longer restricted; they were now recruiting skilled workers from all over the county.
Yin Cuihua and Li Hongqin were now overseeing the factory. Soon, the children’s clothes could be put on the market.
"Mama, the clothes are so nice." As the first little customer to try them on, Little Tang Mo was very happy.
"I think they’re nice, too." Su Li couldn’t take her eyes off Little Tang Mo.
The little guy was already handsome enough as it was. All dressed up like this, he was handsome enough to defy the heavens.
"Come, let me trim your hair." Su Li personally trimmed Little Tang Mo’s slightly long hair, making him so handsome he could shatter the sky.
"Alright, go on and play. Do you remember what I told you last night? Invite all the friends you want over to our house to celebrate your birthday."
Little Tang Mo’s little face flushed as he nodded. "I remember."
"Then hurry on," Su Li said, patting his shoulder.
Little Tang Mo took a few steps, then came back. "Mama, can I really invite them over?" ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
None of his little friends had ever celebrated a birthday this way.
Back then, people didn’t really celebrate birthdays. The most elaborate celebrations were for a baby’s first month and first year. The next ones were... milestone birthdays for the elderly.
A child’s birthday usually just meant eating a special egg, and that was a treat only given by doting parents.
That’s why Little Tang Mo was hesitant.
"Go on. Today is your birthday. Your only task is to eat well, play hard, and be happy," Su Li repeated with a smile.
Once Little Tang Mo had gone, Su Li got busy.
It went without saying that she had to cook, but she also needed to make snacks, homemade drinks, and of course... a birthday cake.
Su Li bustled about, preparing a dinner more lavish than what she usually made for guests. Then, she made a simple, homemade cake.
The friends who arrived at Little Tang Mo’s invitation felt as if they were dreaming.
As for Mrs. Tang, who had been watching the whole time, it was a true eye-opener. She had never known a child’s birthday could be celebrated like this.
Her old idea of a loving birthday meal—an egg and longevity noodles—paled in comparison to the small party Su Li had prepared for Little Tang Mo.
Little Tang Mo’s laughter could be heard all day long.
His little friends ate until their bellies were round. When their parents came to pick them up at ten o’clock that night, they still didn’t want to leave.
After his friends left, Little Tang Mo clung to Su Li and wouldn’t let go.
"Mama, I’m so happy... It’s like a dream."
"A birthday should feel like a dream," Su Li said, just as happy.
"Momo must be overjoyed," Mrs. Tang said with a smile. "Momo was born prematurely. He was so tiny at birth, I doubted he would survive. Luckily, he grew up healthy."
"I’m really healthy!" Little Tang Mo immediately made a fist to show how strong he was.
"Yes, you are," Su Li laughed.
Little Tang Mo was indeed in good health. During that era, most children were frail and sickly. Their immune systems were generally weak, and they fell ill often.
They usually grew stronger as they got older, and this was even more true for premature babies.
Fortunately, Little Tang Mo wasn’t like a typical premature baby.
After Little Tang Mo’s lively birthday, Su Li took a day off before the college entrance exam to visit Fengcheng First Middle School and get her exam admission ticket from her homeroom teacher.
In the past, Su Li had only visited Fengcheng First Middle School during holidays or on weekends, when the campus was mostly empty.
This time, however, she came on a Friday while school was in session.
When Su Li entered the school, it was the break between classes, and the campus was bustling with activity.
Fengcheng First Middle School wasn’t very large. As soon as Su Li entered, she encountered quite a few students.
The students were all wearing school uniforms. Tall or short, thin or plump, everyone looked good in the bloom of youth.
Seeing their vibrant energy put Su Li in a good mood. She glanced around as she walked toward the teachers’ office.
In a senior classroom on the second floor not far away, Qin Shanshan was looking out the window. Her gaze fell upon Su Li, and she spotted her at once.
"Su Li?"
When she realized Su Li was actually wearing a school uniform, her expression froze and cracked.
’What? She’s actually wearing a school uniform? Has she lost her mind?’ Without a second thought, Qin Shanshan ran downstairs in hot pursuit of Su Li.
’That shameless hussy. Does she think she can wear the uniform just because her company makes it?’ she cursed under her breath, running at top speed.
She followed Su Li, only to see her walk into the homeroom teacher’s office.
Qin Shanshan immediately slowed her pace, hiding quietly by the door to peek inside.
Su Li, of course, had no idea she was being followed by Qin Shanshan. She was wearing the uniform because her homeroom teacher had instructed her to, fearing she wouldn’t be allowed on campus without it.
"This is the first time I’ve seen you in a school uniform." The homeroom teacher was more relaxed around Su Li than he was with his other students.
Perhaps because of Su Li’s past behavior, the homeroom teacher couldn’t treat her as just another student, instead speaking to her as an equal.
"Because this is the first time I’ve come while classes are in session," Su Li answered with a smile.
The homeroom teacher gave her a look, a flicker of emotion in his eyes.
’Who would have thought that Su Li, looking so young and innocent in her school uniform, was also a powerful boss?’
"Here’s your admission ticket. Make sure to keep it safe." The homeroom teacher handed it to Su Li.
Su Li accepted it. "I will. You can rest assured." freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"Alright. Prepare well, do your best on the exam, and don’t be nervous. In two days, the school will be closed for a two-day break to let the students rest and adjust before the college entrance exam. You should follow that rhythm as well."
The homeroom teacher advised Su Li.
"Okay, I will. I’ll do my best, and I won’t be nervous."
Su Li smiled. ’She would probably still be a little nervous, but compared to the average student taking the exam, she would likely be the calmest one.’
’After all, she had experienced moments far more nerve-wracking than this in her previous life.’
"Alright. Since you know what you’re doing, I won’t lecture you any further."
As Su Li said goodbye to the homeroom teacher and walked out with her admission ticket, she immediately saw Qin Shanshan.
Qin Shanshan was standing at the office door, her face a mask of utter disbelief.
