Ye Xuanhan and Jiang Yue both looked at Grandma Jiang in confusion, waiting for her next words.
"Well, it's actually not a big deal," Grandma Jiang said to Ye Han, "Your Grandma Meng and I are actually old friends who have known each other for many years. Before, she was sent to the countryside to work, and I haven't contacted her for a long time."
"So that's how it is," Ye Han understood.
"Come here, girl Han, tell grandma how your Grandma Meng has been living here in recent years?" Grandma Jiang was eager to know about Grandma Meng's life after being sent down to the countryside.
"In fact, I only know a little bit," Ye Han said, "There's not much to say. If you really want to know, go and talk to Grandma Meng in person later in the evening."
Ye Xuanhan still didn't dare to go to Grandma Meng openly, for fear that someone would find something wrong with her and she would be criticized as well.
On the surface, she has drawn a clear line between herself and Grandma Meng and Mr. Wang.
Grandma Jiang was already quite old, and she understood what Ye Xuanhan meant, so she did not rush to visit Old Wang and Grandma Meng. Instead, she waited until it was completely dark, and then quietly took Grandma Jiang to the cowshed.
Ye Hanhan carefully supported Grandma Jiang to prevent her from tripping over the potholes on the road.
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When he arrived at the cowshed, Ye Hanhan knocked on the door three times according to the old rules, and then stood at the door waiting for Grandma Meng or Old Wang to open the door.
After three or four seconds, Grandma Meng hurriedly opened the door and prepared to welcome Ye Han into the house.
"Xianhan, if you are pregnant, don't--"
Before she finished her words, her eyes fell on Grandma Jiang, and in just a moment, tears filled her eyes.
"You, why are you here?"
When Grandma Jiang saw her old friend, she burst into tears. "I heard from Han that you and Professor Wang were living here, so I wanted to come and see you."
"Old woman, don't let anyone stand outside, come in quickly," said Old Wang who was standing behind Grandma Meng.
Looking at the simple cowshed, the bumpy earthen walls, and the leaky roof, Grandma Jiang sighed and her eyes couldn't help but become moist.
Grandma Meng asked in confusion, "Why did you come here together?"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang told Grandma Meng what happened today.
"It's really a coincidence," Grandma Meng sighed, "If you count the time, we haven't seen each other for four or five years."
Before being sent to the farm, she and Grandma Jiang had not seen each other for two or three years.
There was no time before, and there was no opportunity after.
This time we meet, we naturally have to seize the opportunity to have a good chat.
Then the two old ladies began to reminisce about the past. Ye Hanhan did not intend to interrupt, so he just sat aside and listened quietly.
Grandma Meng had never talked about her own affairs before, and Ye Hanhan was very conscious and did not take the initiative to ask.
From Grandma Meng, she finally learned about her past with Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang used to be a professor at Capital University. After being framed, he spent more than half a year in prison and was then sent to Huaihua Brigade in Yun'an County for reform.
As for Grandma Meng, she originally had the opportunity to draw a clear line with Mr. Wang, but she still resolutely chose to go to the countryside to live a hard life together.
As for the little grandson Wang Xiaobao, he really has a miserable life.
Two years ago, Wang Lao's only son and daughter-in-law were also criticized and had big-character posters posted against them. However, the daughter-in-law did not want to live a hard life, so she took the initiative to shave Wang Lao's son's head into a yin-yang style and joined others in cursing her husband.
Unable to bear the humiliation, Mr. Wang's son hanged himself from the beam of his house late at night. When he was found the next day, his body was stiff.
The daughter-in-law cleaned up her own mess, leaving her poor grandson Wang Xiaobao unattended, and he had to be taken to the Huaihua Brigade to suffer together.
After hearing about what happened to Mr. Wang and Grandma Meng, Ye Han's eyes began to moisten.
Grandma Jiang burst into tears, "Hey, you have had such a hard time these years, why didn't you tell me, your old sister, about it? It would be nice if I could send you something."
"Forget it, sister. I appreciate your kindness. What's most important now is to protect yourself. I won't cause any trouble for you."
"What about Xiaobao?" Grandma Jiang pointed at Wang Xiaobao and said, "The child is the most pitiful. Can you bear to let him live a hard life like this?"
"Ah, I don't want to either, but what can I do? He is young, and if he is kidnapped by someone without conscience, there will be no point in us two old guys living."
Hearing this, not only did Grandma Jiang remain silent, but Ye Han's face was also full of sympathy.
Everyone lowered their heads, with different thoughts in their minds.
Grandma Jiang seemed to have thought of something and whispered into Grandma Meng's ear.
Ye Xuanhan couldn't hear clearly what the two were saying, and Wang Xiaobao, who was sitting next to him, was blinking his big, slightly confused eyes.
"Oh, sister, I can't let you down as your elder sister. Let's just forget about this matter," said Grandma Jiang.
"How can we just let it go?" Grandma Jiang held Grandma Meng's hand. "We've been friends for more than 20 years. It was fine if you didn't ask me for help when you were in trouble, but now that I see you, it would be unreasonable for me to just stand by and watch."
Grandma Meng didn't know how many times she had sighed, "Oh, let me think about it again."
"Okay, I'll stay in Yun'an County for another five days. If you change your mind, do as I say."
Grandma Meng nodded.
The two old people had said everything they needed to say, and it was already late, so Ye Hanhan took Grandma Jiang away.
When I got home, my aunt Jiang Yue had already made the bed. She and Grandma Jiang stayed in a room at night, while Ye Han stayed in a room alone.
Seeing her old mother looking worried, Jiang Yue looked puzzled and exchanged glances with Ye Han.
Ye Hanhan spread his hands, indicating that he was not quite sure either.
So Jiang Yue pulled Grandma Jiang aside and asked, "Mom, what's wrong? Why are you so worried?"
Grandma Jiang didn't say anything, but turned her gaze to Ye Hanhan, "Hanhan girl, you are smart. I, your grandma, want to discuss something with you."
"Grandma, just tell me."
"It's like this. I feel sorry for Xiaobao, so I want to bring him back to the capital and raise him with my old man. At least I want to keep him from getting cold or hungry."
Ye Han nodded, "Do you want me to help?"
"Yes," Grandma Jiang sighed, "Xiaobao is a pitiful child. If he comes back to the capital with me, his life will be better in the future."
Wang Xiaobao is just a child after all. To be honest, he doesn't need to go to the countryside for reform. If he can find the team leader to help him give Wang Xiaobao a letter of introduction, he can go to the capital.
This is not too difficult, but I have to be thick-skinned and ask the captain for help, and I can't let anyone else know.
Ye Han thought for a moment and said, "Grandma, I'll take care of this matter. As long as Grandma Meng agrees to let Xiaobao go with you, the rest is up to me."
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