He Tiantian treated everyone around her with a grateful heart. However, reaching middle age, she discovered she had been living inside a full-bodied lie.
Returning to the year 1970, He Tianti...
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Jiang Wenhui's attention then fell on the clothing.
He Tiantian looked at the cashmere sweater she was wearing and said, "My clothes are all sent from abroad by my parents and grandmother. I only buy some simple clothes in China, so I don't know about the clothing sourcing channels. But I've heard that there are a lot of imported clothes in Guangzhou, and the styles seem pretty good."
When Jiang Wenhui heard He Tiantian say that the clothes were all sent from overseas, she was even more envious. Why didn't her family have such good relatives overseas?
"Sigh, Guangzhou is so far away, how can I have time to go there!" Jiang Wenhui smiled bitterly, it seemed she couldn't do business anymore.
He Tiantian didn't respond; she wasn't going to bother helping her make the contact anyway.
Jiang Wenhui felt annoyed when He Tiantian didn't respond.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Jiang Wenwen asked, "Sister-in-law, are you going to do an internship after school starts?"
"Yes, I'm about to start my internship, and I'm a little nervous. Luckily, it's in a familiar environment, otherwise I would be even more nervous," He Tiantian replied, continuing Jiang Wenwen's topic.
“Actually, being a university teacher is pretty good; the time is relatively flexible,” Jiang Wenwen said. “I also want to stay at the university, but my grades are just average, so I guess it’s not possible.”
Upon hearing that He Tiantian wanted to stay at school, Jiang Wenhui was also curious and asked, "Does my cousin-in-law like being a teacher?"
"Hehe, I wouldn't say I like it, but it's a relatively easy job, and the school isn't far from home," He Tiantian said with a smile. "That way, I can take care of both my family and the shop."
Jiang Wenhui was envious, but she didn't say it out loud, saying, "Oh, your aunt's family doesn't need your money, why work so hard! Besides, you have a salary, and everything you wear and use is sent from abroad, why earn so much money!"
He Tiantian smiled and said, "It's just that this kind of busy and fulfilling life is quite nice."
Jiang Wenhui suddenly realized that Huo Yingjie was now working away from home, so He Tiantian must be feeling lonely at home.
"Hehe, that's true. My cousin isn't home, and my cousin's wife is indeed quite lonely. It's good that she's busy." Jiang Wenhui covered her mouth and laughed, quite pleased with herself.
Jiang Wenwen disliked her cousin's constant criticism of her cousin's wife. Logically, her cousin's wife was closer to her, so she should side with her cousin's wife.
"Alright, Sister Wenhui, your sister-in-law is very understanding and puts the greater good before her own family. Don't make sarcastic remarks," Jiang Wenwen said. "But you, you've been married for two years, and Grandma is always worried about you, looking for all sorts of fertility remedies for you. With that kind of free time, you should be working on figuring out how to have a baby with your brother-in-law."
Jiang Wenwen's words hit the nail on the head.
“What do you know, kid? Your brother-in-law and I just want to enjoy some more time alone together,” Jiang Wenhui scolded. “This is popular abroad. If you don’t understand, don’t talk nonsense, you country bumpkin.”
“I’m a country bumpkin, and you’re just like me, not much more fashionable either,” Jiang Wenwen retorted sharply, clearly disliking people like that.
This cousin looks down on others because they are not as well off as her.
She gets jealous when others are doing better than her.
"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore. If we argue during the New Year, the elders will say I'm being immature! I'm not going to stoop to your level." After saying that, Jiang Wenhui got up and left.
In front of He Tiantian, Jiang Wenhui did not want to argue with her cousin.
After Jiang Wenhui left, Jiang Wenwen said with a wry smile, "Sister-in-law, don't be angry. My cousin is just like that—arrogant and conceited..."
"Hehe, we only see each other once a year, I don't mind at all," He Tiantian said. After all, this is her mother-in-law's family home, and she can't start a fight here and make her mother-in-law lose face.
"That's good," Jiang Wenwen said. "By the way, regarding your shop, if it makes money, don't let her know how much money you're making. Otherwise, she'll pester you. If she can't get through to you, she'll use everyone around her. For example, my second grandfather, my grandfather, my parents, and my aunt. If they all ask you for help, it might not look good if you refuse."
He Tiantian kept Jiang Wenwen's reminder in mind. Sanfeng Bridge was her life's work, and she would not allow anyone to ruin it.
Privately, He Tiantian would talk to her mother-in-law, and perhaps this potential problem could be easily resolved.
"Okay, I've got it." He Tiantian nodded. "Thank you for reminding me."
“Well, when it comes to relatives, it’s fine as long as everyone gets along well. But some people are just insatiable,” Jiang Wenwen said. “The key is that even if you give it to her, she thinks it’s her due and won’t say a good word about it.”
My cousin is that kind of person, especially after she got married, she became even more materialistic.
"Hehe, you're right," He Tiantian agreed. "By the way, what are your plans after you graduate from university?"
"I don't have any plans, I'll just take it one step at a time," Jiang Wenwen said. "I guess I'll just have to accept the assignment, or my family will try to find me a job with good benefits."
This is the mentality of college students nowadays.
"Hehe, actually it's quite good this way," He Tiantian said. "With parents and relatives around, there's nothing to worry about. By the way, I brought you a khaki cashmere coat. Try it on while your cousin isn't here. If it doesn't fit, I'll have someone alter it."
"Thank you, cousin-in-law." Jiang Wenwen was very happy. Every time her cousin-in-law came, she would bring her clothes that couldn't be bought in China. Not only were the colors nice, but the styles were also great.
After taking out the clothes, Jiang Wenwen changed into them and stood by the mirror to look at herself. She exclaimed excitedly, "Sister-in-law, these clothes are so beautiful! I love them!"
After saying that, Jiang Wenwen quickly took it off and put it in the closet, worried that Jiang Wenfang would see it.
"I'm glad you like it," He Tiantian said with a smile. It wasn't that she was reluctant to part with the clothes; it was just that she didn't like Jiang Wenhui.
Furthermore, even if Jiang Wenhui took your clothes, she would still be picky and nitpicky. He Tiantian wouldn't go looking for trouble like that!
So ever since He Tiantian gave Jiang Wenhui clothes for the first time and was scolded by Jiang Wenhui, she has never given her anything again.
"I like it, of course I like it. You have no idea how envious my friends were when they saw the clothes I was wearing when school started," Jiang Wenwen said. "My cousin-in-law is so kind. When I start working, I'll give her a gift too. Right now, the pocket money I have is only enough to buy kites and rattles for Ruihua and Ruimin."
"That's your kind gesture, Ruihua, Ruimin, and I all like it very much," He Tiantian said with a smile, growing to like this straightforward girl more and more.
As they continued to interact, Jiang Wenwen often wrote letters to He Tiantian. There were some things that Jiang Wenwen's parents didn't know, but He Tiantian did. The two became not only relatives, but also good friends.
Jiang Lifang was pleased to see that her daughter-in-law and niece had a good relationship.
As for my second uncle's granddaughter, Jiang Wenhui, let's just forget about her.
With her reserved and proud nature, Tian Tian wouldn't get along well with Jiang Wenhui.