Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 520 - 519: Adorable Children Always Tug at the Heartstrings

Chapter 520: Chapter 519: Adorable Children Always Tug at the Heartstrings

After paying respects to her parents, Lin Wanwan did not linger and wanted to leave, but the elderly couple of the Gong family had heard she was there and rushed over, blocking in front of her car, demanding a New Year’s gift.

They said that since her father was gone and she had inherited her father’s house, she should support her grandparents.

It was obvious that after hearing from the younger generation at home that Lin Wanwan had a powerful figure backing her, they were reluctant to give up on her as a money tree.

Moreover, Lin Wanwan had sued and won ten thousand yuan from the eldest family last time, how could the old couple just let that go.

As for the pointing and gossiping villagers nearby, they meant nothing to the old couple; nothing smells as good as money!

Lin Wanwan looked at the old couple sitting on the car hood, not wanting to argue with them, she opened the car door and fished a red envelope out of the storage compartment between the seats. Inside was five thousand yuan she had taken more during a company year-end celebration event last time. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

She directly divided the money in half, ignoring any formalities of red envelopes, and silently handed it over to them.

The old couple mainly earned money through farming, selling cotton for four to five thousand a year, and rapeseed oil for a thousand. Other crops like vegetables, peanuts, and soybeans didn’t make much profit due to their small quantities, they were basically for self-consumption to save money.

Their children and grandchildren didn’t give them money for respect and filial duty, maybe some gifts during the New Year or festivals.

The money Lin Wanwan provided was about equal to their annual income, so they didn’t make it difficult for her anymore. After they received the money, they moved aside and even grimaced with a detestable smile, inviting Lin Wanwan to come home for a reunion dinner.

Lin Wanwan didn’t want to say a word to them and left by stepping on the gas.

The nearby villagers started whispering after witnessing the scene.

"Hey, Gong family’s old folks have scored. They never raised the granddaughter, yet she’s giving them so much money now."

"Yeah, their granddaughter is a celebrity now. My kid said she’s involved with a big shot."

"What big shot? Tell me about it."

"He’s the son, and only son, of the big boss who invested in an agricultural park in our village, you know, that Times Square guy."

"Wow! That’s something, Times Square is famous nationwide." The speaker gave a thumbs up to show approval.

"A pretty girl sure has its advantages. Back then, the Gong family’s old folks didn’t want the young wife. The young wife was so beautiful, like a fairy, and their daughter looked like a fairy too, otherwise where would this good fate come from."

"Exactly!"

The Gong family members heard these comments but pretended not to. Anyway, rural folks loved to gossip, and they were used to it.

Lin Wanwan didn’t go back immediately. Instead, she had breakfast in Mian City and strolled around the mall, buying a down jacket for kids from Bosideng, then watched medical books in the car for an hour.

Calculating the time, it had been more than three hours since leaving the Mian City highway, the female driver should have taken a nap by now.

Lin Wanwan then sent her a WeChat message—she had added the driver’s contact for convenience in future contact.

The female driver was named Ma Manli. Lin Wanwan saved her WeChat, also out of a bit of sympathy for her child.

Children indeed can evoke goodwill. A soft, adorable human cub of four or five years is pretty hard to resist! People only start to dislike them when they reach seven, eight, or nine and become less cute.

The female driver arrived quickly because Lin Wanwan had told her she wouldn’t stay long in Mian City. After giving the female driver breakfast, she hurried to book a room at a guesthouse in town for a quick nap.

Since she had to work as a driver every night, she had developed the habit of sleeping as soon as she hit the pillow. Only with enough sleep could she ensure driving without any accidents.

Her daughter, Little Tangyuan, was also understanding; children from poor families tend to mature early. At slightly over four years old, she already empathized with her mother’s hardships.

While her mother slept, Little Tangyuan played quietly with a piece of paper in the room, not disturbing her mom at all.

Due to congenital heart disease, Little Tangyuan learned to be quiet. Compared to other kids, she cried less because intense emotions could overwhelm her heart.

Although surgery had cured her disease now, Little Tangyuan was accustomed to being quiet.

After getting in the car, Lin Wanwan and Little Tangyuan sat together in the back seat.

If Lin Wanwan was driving, Ma Manli would have to sit in the passenger seat to instruct Lin Wanwan, which wouldn’t be easy either, so she let her drive directly.

Lin Wanwan helped Little Tangyuan secure her five-point child safety belt. The little one gave Lin Wanwan a sweet smile, showing a row of small rice teeth: "Thank you, pretty sister!"

"Oh! Still calling me sister, what a sweet mouth!" Lin Wanwan laughed, "You should call me Auntie."

Little Tangyuan blinked her big round eyes and emphasized seriously, "It is sister."

Lin Wanwan was amused by her expression and chatted with the little one all the way.

The little one was an open book, and Lin Wanwan quickly learned the name of her best friend in kindergarten, that her grandmother worked as a cleaner in a nearby neighborhood, and other things.

The trip from Mian City back to Yongcheng was just as congested, though slightly better than during early hours. The return journey took five hours, getting off the highway slightly after 3 pm.

Lin Wanwan swapped places with Ma Manli because she already knew from her chat with Little Tangyuan which neighborhood they lived in, so Lin Wanwan offered to drop them directly off at home.

The mother and daughter lived in Red Alliance across the river, which wasn’t close to Lin Wanwan’s house, but with tunnels and bridges now, the drive wasn’t far.

Upon reaching the community gate, Lin Wanwan dismantled the safety seat for Ma Manli; this was in exchange for the return trip driver fee. Also, Lin Wanwan couldn’t take Little Qingyu to modern times, leaving her in the car would only take up space.

Then Lin Wanwan took out the Bosideng down jacket she had bought earlier and handed it to Little Tangyuan: "Little Tangyuan, Happy New Year!"

Lin Wanwan pulled out a pearl-white princess lace-style down jacket from the bag, and the delight in Little Tangyuan’s eyes immediately shone.

"Oh, no need, no need, Dr. Lin, there’s no need!"

Ma Manli hurriedly extended her hand to decline. Seeing the Bosideng brand, she knew it wasn’t cheap, how could she accept it, being strangers and all.

Instead of arguing, Lin Wanwan directly handed the down jacket to Little Tangyuan’s arms.

Little Tangyuan looked at it with pleasure but didn’t take it. She looked up at her mother, waiting for her decision.

Lin Wanwan told Ma Manli, "Don’t be polite with me, this is a small gesture. I like this child so I bought a New Year gift for her. If she doesn’t take it, I have no use for it either."

Ma Manli, embarrassed and grateful, accepted the gift after hearing Lin Wanwan’s words: "Quick, thank Auntie, wish her a Happy New Year!"

Upon knowing she could keep the beautiful clothes, Little Tangyuan’s face blossomed, she looked up at Lin Wanwan and started singing: "Happy New Year, Happy New Year, wishing everyone a Happy New Year! We sing, we dance, wishing everyone a Happy New Year!"

After singing, she shyly jumped into her mom’s arms, asking, "Is that enough?"

Lin Wanwan smiled, ruffling Little Tangyuan’s hair: "Yes, Happy New Year! Goodbye!"