Yang Shuying said, "He gave it to your dad. I didn't see it, but he said it would be 200 yuan before."
Jiang Qiaoling exclaimed in surprise, "So many! You even killed my uncle?"
"What are you saying? Qiaoyun is a college student. How can you compare her to those illiterate people who can barely read a few words?"
"You go serve the food first, I'll go call Qiaoyun."
After leaving the kitchen, Yang Shuying went into the side room.
A lot of clothes were scattered on the kang (a heated brick bed), and Jiang Qiaoyun sat on the edge of the kang with a worried look on her face.
"What's wrong?"
"I don't know which one to wear?"
"Just wear a dress. I think the dress you wore the other day was pretty good."
"That outfit makes my waist look too thick."
Yang Shuying sat down next to her daughter, took her hand, and said, "Qiaoyun, a woman only gets married once in her life. If you want something, just tell them as soon as possible and they will buy it for you."
Jiang Qiaoyun: "I definitely need the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a series of three turns and a radio), and I also need to get a set of cabinets. But I'm not getting married yet, so I'm afraid I'll waste money on these things."
"Don't waste them. You can use the bicycle, watch, and radio when you go to college. The sewing machine can just be left lying around; it won't break."
"Okay, I'll listen to Mom."
Yang Shuying nodded, "Hurry up and change your clothes and get ready to eat. Be gentle with Hailong later. Men like gentle women. If you win his heart now, you'll be the one calling the shots at home from now on."
Just then, Wang Guihua's voice came from outside the door: "Shuying, your Jiang Xuan is back."
Yang Shuying was stunned. How could she possibly have the face to come to their house?
She stepped outside. "You're not lying to me, are you? Where are you?"
“Look.”
Following the direction Wang Guihua pointed, Yang Shuying saw a brand-new Jeep driving up from the village entrance.
The car was driving very fast, kicking up dust from the sides of its tires.
Before she could react, the car stopped right at the door.
The car door opened, and a tall, handsome man got out.
He was dressed in military uniform, his eyes fixed straight ahead, not even glancing at her or Wang Guihua. Instead, he walked to the other side and opened the door.
Jiang Xuan got out of the car.
She was wearing the jeans and cardigan she had bought yesterday.
He seemed to have completely changed.
Yang Shuying was still in a dream, and it took her a long time to react.
Wang Guihua asked with a smile, "Jiang Xuan is back. Dressed up like this, she looks just like a girl from the city. I didn't even recognize her."
“It’s me, Auntie.”
These days, cars are still a rare commodity in villages.
Hearing the sound of the vehicle, the villagers who love to watch the excitement came out, some even holding bowls, and gathered around.
Jiang Qiaoling and Jiang Qiaoyun also came out.
Everyone was quite surprised to see that Jiang Xuan brought back such a handsome man.
And they were curious.
But the man had a cold demeanor and a powerful aura, and being a soldier, no one dared to speak out of turn.
Looking at Jiang Xuan again, where is this the girl who spoke softly and blushed when she met people, who didn't dare to ask questions?
As the village chief's wife, Zhang Xiangrui usually spoke her mind. At this moment, she spoke up, "Jiang Xuan, didn't you go to the city for fun? Why did you suddenly bring a little boy back?"
Jiang Xuan glanced at Lu Shengye and said with a smile, "This is my boyfriend, Lu Shengye."
Zhang Xiangrui turned to Zhang Shuying, "Shuying, you're not being fair. Jiang Xuan already has a boyfriend, but you didn't say anything. The third son of the Zhang family even asked a few days ago when he could come over to meet her."
Yang Shuying felt her face burning. A few days ago, they had indeed been helping Jiang Xuan find a husband. The Zhang family's third son had said that they could give 500 yuan as a bride price.
Little did she know that the old bastard would have this trick up his sleeve.
She gave an awkward laugh and said, "Sister-in-law, the children are all grown up and have their own ideas."
Zhang Lili and Zhang Xiangrui have never gotten along; they are sisters-in-law.
She said, "Jiang Xuan got into such a good university. If you ask me, none of the ugly girls in our surrounding villages are good enough for Jiang Xuan. She should find someone from the city."
The Jiang family kept the fact that Jiang Qiaoyun was about to replace Jiang Xuan a secret from everyone.
As soon as she said that, Jiang Qiaoyun felt her face burning. She sneaked into the room.
Zhang Lili continued, "Sister-in-law Shuying, you are so lucky! Both of your sons-in-law came to visit today."
Yang Shuying forced a smile, "Yes, yes."
“We’d like to offer everyone some wedding candy.” Jiang Xuan looked at Lu Shengye. “Could you please open the trunk so I can get the candy?”
"good."
Lu Shengye opened the trunk, and everyone looked over curiously. My goodness, there was so much stuff! It was packed full.
A few literate people immediately noticed the boxes of cigarettes, alcohol, candy, tea, pastries, cakes, and various fruits, both familiar and unfamiliar, as well as some food and health products.
The illiterate child asked the literate child curiously.
Lu Shengye used a key to open a box, took out a large bag of milk candy, opened another box, took out a large bag of fruit candy, and gave it to Jiang Xuan.
Jiang Xuan gave the candy to Wang Guihua and said, "Auntie, could you please help me distribute these? We're heading back now. Everyone, please come over to our house sometime!"
Before everyone could recover from the shock, they were given milk candy and fruit candy.
This candy is so high-end! Each one is beautifully packaged and looks expensive.
Lu Shengye carried a large box in each hand and headed towards the Jiang family's house.
Yang Shuying was angry, but she couldn't lose her image as a good aunt in front of the villagers.
She affectionately took Jiang Xuan's arm, her face full of love, "Let's go, Jiang Xuan, let's go back. You haven't eaten yet, have you? The food at home is ready. Qiaoling, go and get two more sets of bowls and chopsticks."
"good."
Jiang Qiaoling came to her senses.
She really felt that Jiang Xuan in front of her was completely different from before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.
It's still the same person.
*
As soon as they entered, Yang Shuying pulled Jiang Xuan into a side room and whispered, "What tricks are you playing now? Didn't I tell you a few days ago that we have nothing to do with you anymore?"
Jiang Xuan smiled, took Yang Shuying's arm, and said, "Oh, Auntie, you're being too harsh. What tricks could I possibly play? Grandpa introduced me to someone, didn't he? I brought him back so you and Uncle could give him your approval."
Yang Shuying sneered, "Don't joke around. When did you start taking the two of us seriously?"
"Auntie, please don't be angry. This is Lu Shengye's first time visiting our home. If you act like this, you'll embarrass him. If word gets out, it won't be good for your and Uncle's reputation either, don't you think?"
Sure enough, Yang Shuying's expression softened a bit. "Where do they live? What do they do?"
"They live in Ningzhou City, in a family compound, and three generations of their family are all soldiers."
A family with a long military tradition must have a very high social status.
Yang Shuying was extremely jealous and cursed her father-in-law Jiang Mengyuan in her heart. Such a good marriage, why didn't that old man think of reserving it for her Qiaoyun?
If she had known he was so preoccupied, she should have let him rot in bed.
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