"What? She joined your research institute too? Wasn't she busy with factory work? When... we didn't even hear about it!"
Cheng's mother looked displeased. As a member of the family, she was ashamed that she didn't know her daughter-in-law had done such a big thing and that an outsider had to come to inform her.
Seeing this, Wang Yan's eyes flickered, as if she had found a way to provoke someone. At Wang Duo's signal, she began to perform.
"Auntie, don't you really know? It's been several days now, and your daughter-in-law is quite something. She's caused a lot of trouble at our research institute and almost dragged Cheng Ran into it!"
"What?!"
"Alright, calm down. Don't let outsiders laugh at us. Let's find out what happened first."
Mr. Cheng was more composed. After all, his son and daughter-in-law had been married for several years. Although there had been some friction between them, he always sided with his own people first when something happened.
"See, we were the ones who talked too much." Wang Duo shook his head. "Old Cheng, you were really kept in the dark?"
"Alright, Lao Wang, just say what you want to say. My two kids are both independent people. Although they don't like to consult with us, they won't do anything reckless. What exactly did they do?"
“Uncle, let me explain. My dad is mindful of our relationship and doesn’t want to damage the harmony between our two families.” Wang Yan sighed, feigning difficulty. “Jiang Wanqing took advantage of the letter of introduction Professor Xue left her before he died, which allowed her to do experiments at our institute. She came, but she’s not even a formal colleague yet. She immediately tried to intimidate us, calling in Elder Lin on her first day to embarrass everyone. My dad almost had to bow and scrape to her. What do you think of this…”
The atmosphere was somewhat silent. After hearing Wang Yan's words, Cheng's father frowned, exchanged a glance with his wife, and the latter became agitated again.
Cheng's mother took two steps forward, took Wang Yan's hand, patted it, and coaxed her gently to continue talking.
"Ah Yan, explain yourself clearly and let us know the whole story. From what you're saying, you definitely want us to restrain her. You need to make things clear to us, right?"
The Cheng family elders weren't really stupid. After hearing her words, they knew that she had been humiliated by Jiang Wanqing and had come to them to seek revenge. She definitely hoped that they, as her elders, would stand up for her.
“I didn’t want to say this, but if Comrade Jiang were alone, she could do whatever she wanted, since she has powerful connections. But she is Cheng Ran’s wife, a member of your Cheng family. Every action she takes affects your reputation. To be honest, in just a few days, her reputation in the institute has been ruined, and even Comrade Cheng has followed her in her foolish ways. If this continues, isn’t she just harming people?”
"Don't worry, Auntie will definitely give you justice in this matter. We really didn't know she went to the research institute."
"Thank you, Auntie. We don't want to cause any trouble. We just wanted you to persuade her. Jiang Wanqing runs a factory and does experimental research. Doesn't she care about her family? Doesn't she care about her children? Is this how a wife and mother should act?"
Before they came, they had already learned that the Cheng family was relatively traditional, so steer the conversation towards family matters would be the right thing to do.
Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Cheng's mother's expression changed, and she looked a little angry.
She continued, "Auntie, your family has always had only one son per generation. Now that life is better, don't you want to have more children? One granddaughter isn't enough, but if Jiang Wanqing keeps causing trouble like this, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
"This is outrageous!"
"Hahaha... Old Cheng, I'm sorry, my daughter just speaks her mind and doesn't mean any harm. Please don't blame her."
After she finished speaking, Wang Duo pretended to say a few words to muddy the waters.
Cheng's mother was completely angry, and having stirred up the emotions of the two elders of the Cheng family, Wang Duo and his daughter did not intend to stay there any longer and immediately stood up to say goodbye.
"Alright, we won't interfere in your family matters. We'll get together again next time after you've settled things."
“Hey, Lao Wang… Ayan…”
Watching them leave, Cheng's mother finally let her emotions show, grabbing her husband's arm with a grim expression.
"Old man, did you hear what they were saying? Jiang Wanqing is taking advantage of Cheng Ran's doting on her to prevent us from interfering in their family affairs. But we haven't even separated the family yet, and she's already causing trouble outside, bringing shame to our Cheng family. This matter can't be left like this!"
"Then what are you going to do? To be honest, Wanqing is indeed Professor Xue's prized student. There might be some hidden story behind this..."
Although he was in a difficult and conflicted position, Cheng's father, being conservative, still felt that he should trust his own family. He felt that something was wrong with what had happened today.
However, Cheng's mother was completely out of her mind and immediately walked out.
"You calm down, I'll handle mine. Since Jiang Wanqing won't listen to me, I'll go find her parents and ask them how they raised their daughter! I'll make them give me an explanation!"
"Where are you going! Come back here!"
Mr. Cheng chased after her, stopping at the door. He couldn't go along and embarrass himself, but he couldn't stop her, so he simply let her go.
At that time, Jiang Jianguo and Xue He were at home taking care of their daughter. The yard was full of small toys, including a small wooden sword and a rag doll...
"Darling, look here at Grandpa, your favorite drawing book."
"I want……"
Xue He sewed a small garment on the side, watching her husband and granddaughter, her face beaming with happiness.
"Stop teasing the child, just give her what she wants."
"Wanqing said it's time for this child to learn to run, it's okay."
Nannan was chasing Jiang Jianguo when Cheng's mother walked into the yard. The child accidentally bumped into her leg and fell to the ground crying.
"Waaaaah..."
"Oh dear, my sweet granddaughter, how did you fall down? Let Grandma carry you."
Cheng's mother picked up the child, glanced around the yard, frowned, and looked displeased.
Upon seeing her arrive, Xue He quickly put down her work.
"Your mother-in-law is here. I'll go pour you some tea..."
"No need! I can't afford your tea!"
These words were barbed and sarcastic, making people very uncomfortable. The couple exchanged glances, puzzled.
Jiang Jianguo asked good-naturedly, "Is there anything I can help you with, Mother-in-law?"
"Hmph, you still ask me what's wrong? Look at how you raise your child! Girls should be raised with care and comfort, not boys. Don't let her touch knives, guns, or sticks! Otherwise, you'll raise another Jiang Wanqing, how will she ever get married!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jianguo became furious and went forward to take Nannan in his arms.
"No need for you to worry. My Wanqing said that it's best for the child to be proficient in both academics and martial arts, so that he can protect himself in the future and won't be bullied by others. Just tell me what you're here for!"
If the other party's attitude was bad, they didn't need to be polite. Xue He gave him a wink, but he ignored it and was even more temperamental than he was in the village.
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