"Comrade Jiang, are you home? I brought you some nice things!"
Du Heng's visit this time was well thought out. Several months had passed since he offended Cheng Ran last time, so he was probably less resentful now and not a threat. Besides, he was here for work and brought good news, so they wouldn't kick him out.
Thinking this, he strode into Jiang Wanqing's courtyard, his voice even louder.
"Comrade Jiang! I'm Du Heng, I brought you something..."
"Who is it? What are they shouting about outside?"
Cheng's mother was taking a nap inside. Ever since she had restrained herself from clashing with Jiang Wanqing, she had been feeling sleepy. Perhaps because she had nowhere to vent her anger, all that resentment had turned into sleepiness.
Just then, she heard a strange man's voice calling for Jiang Wanqing, so she immediately went out to check it out.
When she saw Du Heng, she first looked him up and down, and seeing that he was handsome and talented, she curled her lip.
"What's your relationship with my daughter-in-law? She's come all the way to our house; this isn't the first time, is it?"
She thought to herself, "Finally, I've got Jiang Wanqing's weakness. I almost suffocated her these past few days."
“My younger brother is a soldier under Commander Cheng. I have a working relationship with Comrade Jiang. Where is she? I’m here to report to her.”
Du Heng's answer was also clever. He first indicated that he had some relationship with Cheng Ran, and then mentioned his relationship with Jiang Wanqing. As a result, Cheng's mother couldn't find anything wrong with it for a moment.
"How am I supposed to know where she is? You come to someone's house without even telling them beforehand, wait..."
"What greeting?"
Cheng Ran was on leave today, and Jiang Wanqing went to the hospital with him. The doctor said that everything was fine and he could live a normal life from now on.
With joy in their hearts, the two had just returned home when they heard a sound in the yard. Jiang Wanqing followed up on Cheng's mother's words and asked a question in return.
"Comrade Jiang, you're back! I have good news to tell you, come out and see!"
"What good news?"
Cheng Ran was in a good mood today and was unusually willing to talk to Du Heng, so he walked out of the courtyard with him.
Then they noticed another car parked outside, with a large rectangular object strapped to it.
"That's it... Comrade Jiang, your idea is brilliant! In just two months, we've produced a refrigerator. This is something we never dared to dream of before!"
"These are refrigerators you produce?"
Jiang Wanqing was also surprised. She had calculated that the refrigerators would be produced in Jiangnan soon, but she didn't expect it to be today. Moreover, Du Heng even delivered the items to her home. You can imagine how happy she was.
"Yes, look!"
Du Heng waved his hand, unfurling the cloth to reveal the refrigerator. Even Cheng's parents were startled and came out to check.
"You mean this square, irregularly shaped thing, unlike foreign products, is also a refrigerator?" Cheng's mother exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes, this was designed by Comrade Jiang. In terms of both appearance and performance, it is miles ahead of foreign products!"
Jiang Wanqing was very satisfied to see her design implemented and produced, and the actual product looked great. The two months of peace and quiet had not been wasted!
She walked around the refrigerator, looking at Du Heng: "Was this brought for me to see, or is it for me?"
"Of course it's for you. You're the chief designer, so this first finished product should rightfully be yours."
"Since it's for me, please help me move it into my home so I can try it out and see how it works."
"Okay! I'll help you move it in right away!"
Judging from the current situation, Du Heng really came simply to share the joy of success, and even brought them such a big thing, so Cheng Ran was temporarily at ease with him.
The refrigerator was moved into the house, plugged in, and soon it was cool inside.
When he was looking at her from outside, he didn't think much of it, but now Cheng Ran was genuinely proud of Jiang Wanqing and unconsciously took her hand.
"As expected of Wanqing, she's really amazing."
This ability is truly undeniable; despite their resentment, the Cheng family elders were impressed by Jiang Wanqing's strength.
"Honey, go prepare a few dishes, I'll go buy some wine. This is such an important occasion, we should celebrate! Hahaha..."
"Alright, this stuff is really good."
Cheng's mother touched the outside of the refrigerator, nodded, and looked at Jiang Wanqing with a rather complicated expression.
This daughter-in-law is truly capable. If she were a little more obedient, she would be perfect. Unfortunately, she's a troublemaker and likes to go against her elders at every turn. When will she ever stop?
Jiang Wanqing naturally had no idea what she was thinking, but she was quite grateful that she was willing to host the "victory celebration dinner".
"Thank you for letting me see the results so quickly. Success in southern Xinjiang is just around the corner. Congratulations to you too," Jiang Wanqing said to Du Heng. "Stay for dinner later."
"Alright, then... I'll accept it without further ado, Commander Cheng, Comrade Jiang, thank you for your understanding and forgiveness."
So far, things are still normal. Cheng Ran isn't the type to nitpick over every little mistake someone makes. Since no real harm has been done, there's still room for redress.
He nodded: "My mom is a good cook, you can try it."
"good."
The three chatted for a while, then Du Heng received a few work calls and was soon called to the table for dinner.
Cheng's mother didn't make soup, but only prepared a few home-style dishes, which didn't take very long.
"You guys take your time eating, I'll eat in my room."
She filled a bowl with rice, picked up some vegetables, and went to her room to hide. Over this period of time, she had developed a habit of not initiating conflicts with Jiang Wanqing, including talking to her... She adhered to the principle of saying less and causing less trouble.
Cheng's father was fond of drinking, and when someone was drinking with him, he would inevitably stay at the table, clinking glasses with Du Heng several times.
"Comrade Du, right? Come on, have a drink!"
"Thank you, Uncle, have a drink!"
Cheng Ran doesn't drink much alcohol, and when he sat with Jiang Wanqing, they just ate vegetables and rice.
"They're heading in a drunken frenzy," Jiang Wanqing muttered.
"Should we kick him out? He's making the house smell like alcohol."
"Let's not do it yet. It's a rare happy day. He'll leave eventually when he can't drink anymore."
"Okay, whatever you say."
The two talked in hushed tones, while Du Heng, emboldened by the alcohol, went on and on, toasting everyone with a single cup of wine.
"Hiccup... Let me tell you, there aren't many people I admire in my life, you can count them on one hand, and one of them is Comrade Jiang! She's truly amazing! Not only is she the most amazing woman I've ever met, but she's also the most amazing person I've ever met! A woman like her... it's a pity she'll have to live a life of widowhood... hiccup... Commander Cheng, if it really doesn't work out, just let go. Your injuries... I... I heard about it. Don't hold back a good woman like Comrade Jiang... Come, let me toast you..."
"Snap!"
Whether Du Heng was talking nonsense while drunk or speaking the truth while drunk, he had definitely touched Cheng Ran's sore spot!
This time, Cheng Ran was even angrier than before, and he smashed the wine glass in Du Heng's hand.
"You think I'm being too polite?!"
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