Chapter 5 Are you kissing, hugging, and lifting each other up high?
"How can that be? She's divorced with a child, how can she be a good match for him!"
Huifang blurted out, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she received accusing looks from her parents-in-law.
She only married a worker in her first marriage, so why is it that Deng Qiu, who is divorced, can marry a military officer?!
It's still a talented young man like Commander Jiang!
I had heard my father-in-law mention before that Jiang Anchao was a war hero who had risen to such a position at such a young age, and that his future was limitless. He said that matchmakers were practically wearing down his doorstep trying to introduce him to potential partners.
This allowed Deng Qiu to get the bargain?!
"Auntie, aren't you just saying it's sour grapes because you can't have them?"
Sang Zhizhi took out the White Rabbit milk candy that Uncle Jiang had bought, put it in her mouth, and asked sincerely while chewing it.
The child, though innocent, revealed Huifang's jealous nature in a single sentence.
Deng Qiu's heart pounded violently, each beat striking his sternum with a solid and powerful sound.
Under the varied gazes of the crowd, she gripped the marriage introduction letter tightly and decided to go all in.
"I'll marry him!"
"Great news! Zhizhi has a new dad!"
Sang Zhizhi happily held the hands of her father and mother, and they looked like a happy and harmonious family of three.
"If he dares to marry me, I dare to marry him. It's none of anyone else's business!"
Deng Qiu glanced indifferently at her parents, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "From now on, we'll go our separate ways... I don't want to be the family's blood bank anymore."
She met Jiang Anchao's concerned gaze and said softly, "Let's go."
"Xiao Qiu!"
After much hesitation, Deng's father finally mustered the courage to call out to her.
Deng Qiu stopped at the door without turning around, clearly indicating that she had long since given up any expectations of her family.
Deng's father's expression softened a bit as he tried to ease the tension, saying, "It's a good thing that you married Commander Jiang; you've climbed the social ladder. Now that the household registration issue is resolved, we will still be your parents. Bring your son-in-law back for visits often; this will always be your family home."
Deng Qiu replied indifferently, "No need."
Sang Zhizhi tilted her head to look at her gray-haired grandfather, unable to understand why he had suddenly changed his attitude.
Just a moment ago, he was completely unyielding and wanted to kick his own daughter out, but now he's playing the family card.
She thought and thought until her head was spinning.
She seemed to understand a little bit then.
Little Zhizhi pouted and started chattering, "Grandpa, you're not actually concerned about Mommy, you just want to suck up to Daddy, right?"
After thinking for a moment, she tugged at Jiang Anchao's sleeve again, her dark, grape-like eyes crinkling into a smile.
"Dad, the adults are so embarrassing! Their expressions change so fast, it's like they're performing in an opera!"
Jiang Anchao felt a warmth in his heart. He was used to sycophancy, so even if he could tell, he was too lazy to point it out.
Now that the little cub has directly exposed the Deng family's little schemes, it saves him the trouble of saying anything more.
"Yes, yes, our Zhibao is the smartest! Okay, Uncle... Daddy will take you back!"
"Uh-huh!"
Sang Zhizhi nodded vigorously, then took the initiative to pull her two little hands together.
"Okay, let's go home now~"
Under the guidance of soft little hands, warm and generous hands touched slender and cold fingers.
The delicate touch made Jiang An's ears burn. He was afraid Deng Qiu would think he was being indecent, but he also... didn't want to just let go like that.
Jiang Anchao carefully observed Deng Qiu's expression and, seeing that she did not intend to dodge,...
He mustered his courage and took her hand in a gentle yet firm manner.
Deng Qiu froze, then met Jiang Anchao's smiling eyes.
"Come on, I'll take you and your daughter home!"
Deng Qiu lowered her head and didn't speak, but a blush quietly rose on her cheeks.
"--etc!"
Just as they were about to get into the car, Deng's mother pushed open the door and quietly called out to them.
She walked up to Deng Qiu, her aged face filled with heartache and reluctance.
Deng's mother was hardworking and never dared to disobey her husband and son, so she didn't dare to say a word just now.
But now that her daughter was about to leave, she took it upon herself to run away for the first time.
Deng's mother took out a small stack of grain coupons from her pocket and was about to stuff them into her daughter's hand.
"This is something your mother kept hidden away, Xiao Qiu... We're so sorry, please keep it, please keep it."
Deng Qiu refused, saying, "I don't want it."
She had already decided to sever ties with the Deng family, and now these gifts were nothing more than leftovers offered to her.
Deng's mother's eyes welled up with tears. "Xiao Qiu, your father and I are old and can't make decisions for you anymore. You've seen what your sister-in-law is like. Take this money, consider it your dowry for your wedding. Commander Jiang is a good man. You must live a good life after you marry him!"
Dowry... ...?
Even her marriage was a last-minute, rushed decision.
Why are you putting on this act of doing what's best for her now?
"I earn my own living with my own hands. I don't want your money. Go back."
Sang Zhizhi felt sleepy and yawned as she looked at her grandmother.
"Grandma, Mom wants very little, but you are unwilling to give her any of it. Now, it's no use giving her what she doesn't want. Even Zhizhi understands this. Please take it back."
Although Grandma looks kind, she is an accomplice to evil, and even accomplices can kill people.
She didn't defend her mother just now, but now she's trying to be a good person to both sides; it's just fake maternal love.
Zhizhi was well cared for by her stepmother, so she could easily discern that her maternal grandmother's love for her mother was unfounded.
Deng's mother was deeply touched by Zhizhi's words, and tears immediately streamed down her face.
She watched the car leave, standing there feeling very uneasy.
*
Suzhou, military compound
Jiang Anchao carried the sleeping Zhizhi and entered his home with practiced ease.
This is the layout of the courtyard house. Jiang Anchao was assigned the three largest rooms because of his high position and the fact that he had children.
It was late at night, and everyone was asleep.
Jiang Anchao placed Zhizhi on his bedroom bed and brought in a porcelain basin filled with water.
He opened the wardrobe, found a clean towel, and handed it to Deng Qiu, saying, "You've had a long day, wash your face first."
Deng Qiu felt very guilty about his exceptionally considerate behavior.
She accepted it with both hands, her voice trembling with nervousness, "Thank you, Brother Jiang."
"You're getting married soon, why be so polite?"
As soon as he said it, Jiang Anchao scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
"Well, I'm not home often. I only have two sons at home. You'll have to make do tonight. I'll get you some furniture tomorrow."
As he spoke, he brought over an enamel mug, poured in hot water, and handed it to Deng Qiu.
"The marriage application process is quick, and we can go to the office to get our marriage certificate tomorrow. Don't worry, the household registration issue will definitely be resolved."
Deng Qiu held the hot water in her hands, the steam making her face even redder.
She gave a soft "hmm".
Jiang Anchao secretly went to look at her. Under the warm yellow light, Deng Qiu seemed to be bathed in a soft glow. Her lips were red and her teeth were white, and she had a slightly sickly and haggard look. Her eyelashes were very long and very... beautiful.
Deng Qiu had never been stared at so closely by a man before, and she covered her face with the back of her hand.
"Brother Jiang, what are you looking at?"
"Oh, oh! That... ..."
Jiang Anchao snapped back to reality, realizing his abruptness, and immediately stood up. "Um, are you hungry? I'll make you a bowl of noodles!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Anchao hurriedly tried to leave as if he were being chased away.
"Shall I do it?"
Deng Qiu thought that she was ultimately causing trouble for others, and she couldn't just do nothing.
She followed them out, but the two of them got up at the same time and walked towards the door, and bumped into each other without realizing it.
Seeing that she was about to fall, Jiang Anchao instinctively put his arm around her waist and pulled her into his arms, and the two of them hugged each other tightly.
Jiang Anchao looked down at Deng Qiu's fair and rosy cheeks.
This is his soon-to-be wife.
That's fucking beautiful!
He thought.
What kind of luck has he had? How come all the good things have fallen on his head?
"Hmm..."
Sang Zhizhi rubbed her eyes and sat up, her voice muffled, "Mom and Dad, were you kissing, hugging, and lifting me up high?"
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