Chapter 317 Harboring Hatred
The marriage of Jiang Donghua and Sun Xiaoyue has shocked many people.
At first, it was thought that Jiang Donghua was after Sun Xiaoyue's family background, but unexpectedly, after the two got married, Sun Xiaoyue went to her husband's family.
Her family not only refused to help, but also kicked her out of the house.
However, some people speculated behind his back that it might just be a show, meant to prove that Jiang Donghua married Sun Xiaoyue not for fame or fortune.
When you graduate and need to use connections, these connections will still be useful.
Zhang Mingli's family was also not well-off, so he had a bit of a sour grapes mentality.
Jiang Donghua was feeling down at the moment: "How about we buy a bottle of wine and go to the woods behind the school for a drink?"
Zhang Mingli had no problem with that: "Sure, buy some more peanuts. By the way, when school started, I noticed you seemed to have a crush on Jiang Zhizhi. Were you planning to pursue her back then?"
Jiang Donghua didn't say anything, he just kept walking forward with his head down.
Zhang Mingli felt he was right, and his eyes turned lewd: "It's not surprising that you like her. Jiang Zhizhi is the prettiest girl in our class. Her skin is so white. I've never seen a girl with such good skin. It's not only white but also has a pinkish glow."
"I can't even imagine what my skin will feel like; it must feel so good to touch."
Jiang Donghua stopped speaking, and Zhang Mingli's words became more and more unrestrained and explicit. In the end, he even encouraged Jiang Donghua: "I heard that Jiang Zhizhi's husband is a soldier and is often not at home. You should try harder and harder. If that doesn't work, you can just force the issue."
"In that case, Jiang Zhizhi will definitely not dare to tell anyone, and she will have to listen to you from now on."
Jiang Donghua was actually tempted, or rather, he had long harbored this thought in his mind; he simply couldn't wait for Zhou Xiye to die.
Just thinking about what Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye would do at night made him feel like he was going crazy.
Zhang Mingli was good at reading people's expressions. Seeing that Jiang Donghua was somewhat interested, he became even more enthusiastic: "I can get that kind of drug. Do you want to give some to Jiang Zhizhi? We can find an excuse to invite our classmates out together, and then drug Jiang Zhizhi. I'll keep watch for you."
Jiang Donghua feigned hesitation: "I'm afraid that won't work. Jiang Zhizhi is still very wary."
Zhang Mingli patted his chest: "I'll figure something out. Just remember how good I was to you."
Jiang Donghua was intrigued. When he went to buy wine, he also bought peanuts and half a pound of braised beef. The two of them went to the woods to drink and discuss things.
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When Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye arrived home, Zhou Chengzhi was also there. He sat at the dining table with Fang Hua and the housekeeper, Sister Chen, making dumplings together.
Seeing Zhou Chengzhi clumsily making dumplings, Jiang Zhizhi couldn't help but laugh: "Dad, go and rest, I'll wash my hands and make dumplings."
Fang Hua glanced at Zhou Chengzhi: "If you don't know how, you should learn. Look at your hands, why are they so clumsy? Are your fingers tree branches? They're so stiff."
Zhou Chengzhi wasn't angry at all; instead, he was seriously studying how to wrap the dumplings properly so that the filling wouldn't leak out.
Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye washed their hands and came over to help. Zhou Chengzhi immediately put down the dumpling wrappers and said, "Alright, you guys are busy. I'm just getting in the way. I'll go peel the garlic."
Fang Hua glared at him, and after everyone left, she said to Zhou Xiye, "This morning, I went to your uncle's house and heard some news. It is said that Xiao Chuan ended up working in a coal mine."
Although Zhou Xiaochuan was driven away, the relationship was also severed.
But Fang Guozheng wasn't so heartless; he still gave Zhou Xiaochuan a letter of introduction and let him try his luck at the coal mine.
Working in a coal mine is tough, and Fang Guozheng's thinking is simple: if Zhou Xiaochuan is willing to endure hardship, then going to the coal mine is a good place to train him; if he is not, then he is incorrigible, and he can be left to fend for himself in the future.
After all, he was the orphan of their own younger brother, and they couldn't just watch him die.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Xiaochuan actually went to the coal mine and has persevered for the past few months.
Zhou Xiye frowned: "Mom, you're not going to soften your heart, are you?"
Fang Hua quickly shook his head: "No, that won't happen. I just want him to be able to persevere and work hard, so he won't starve. That way, we can have something to say to your uncle later."
Zhou Chengzhi suddenly came out of the kitchen and said, "It seems we underestimated Zhou Xiaochuan. He actually went to the coal mine. If he can make it through, he will be a remarkable person in the future."
Fang Hua looked up at him and said, "Why do I feel like you're being sarcastic?"
Zhou Chengzhi nodded: "I was just being sarcastic. Listen to what you just said, you even seem quite pleased with yourself. Have you ever thought about how much hatred Zhou Xiaochuan harbors in his heart to swallow this bitterness?"
"If he didn't harbor hatred, he would never have gone to the coal mine. With his lazy nature, he would rather sleep on the streets and beg for food."
Zhou Xiye agreed with Zhou Chengzhi's point of view: "That's true, we still need to be careful."
Fang Hua fell silent, then muttered one last time, "It really is fate."
Jiang Zhizhi listened and also thought that Zhou Xiaochuan was a really strange person. He had a good hand, but he played it terribly.
After dinner, Zhou Chengzhi called Zhou Xiye to the study to chat and learn about their training.
"I heard today that when you chose to simulate war, you selected the jungles of southern Yunnan as the battlefield? Why?"
Zhou Xiye shook his head: "There's no reason. It's just that war is more likely to break out there, isn't it? We're not only outdated in terms of weaponry, but we're also unfamiliar with the jungle terrain. If war breaks out, we'll easily suffer losses."
This is the current situation; over the years, weapons haven't improved much.
The father and son shared many similar views on this issue and discussed it in the study until late at night.
Jiang Zhizhi guessed that they wouldn't finish talking anytime soon, so she decided to go see Shang Shiying first: "Simin just left, Auntie must be feeling terrible. I'll go see her and give her acupuncture to help with her emotional distress."
Fang Hua, having nothing else to do, said, "I'll go with you; it'll be like a walk."
On the way, Fang Hua reminded Jiang Zhizhi, "Don't mention Song Man's visit yesterday, so as not to upset Shang Shiying."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "I know."
Unexpectedly, when the two arrived, Song Man was also there, carrying milk powder and some supplements.
Sitting in the living room with Shang Shiying, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Upon seeing Fang Hua and Jiang Zhizhi, Shang Shiying felt as if he had seen a savior, and Song Man also breathed a sigh of relief.
Shang Shiying pulled Jiang Zhizhi's hand: "Come on, sit down quickly. I was just saying I was going to come find you later."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and said, "I knew you would come looking for me, so I came first."
After saying that, he greeted Song Man: "Sister Song Man, you got off work quite early today."
Song Man smiled and was about to speak when Shang Shiying spoke first: "Song Man, I appreciate your kindness, but you should take the things back. I know you didn't see Si Min because you're busy with work, and we understand."
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