Chapter 21 Chapter 21 The guest from the capital used to be with your grandmother...
The eldest brother said that there was only one girl who hurt the second brother, how come there were two?
She hurriedly asked, "Grandma, my eldest brother said it was because of one sister, how come it has something to do with both of these sisters?"
In He Suwen's mind, both of them were related, but to talk about it, she had to go back twenty years and talk about Chen Guzi's affairs, so that Jiang Xiaoci would not be fooled.
The two girls next door registered and called the police, and He Suwen talked to Jiang Xiaoci about the origin of the conflict.
"When my grandmother was young, she had two good friends. One was your grandmother Duan, and the other was your grandmother Xie. Later, grandmother Xie married to a man in the capital. Through her, your grandmother Duan also married her daughter to a man in the capital. The family she married to valued offspring very much. She sought medical advice and got pregnant with a baby. The in-laws were very happy with her. Your grandmother Duan thought her daughter's position in the in-laws was secure."
"But the child was born weak, and the family was worried that they couldn't raise the child. Your grandmother Duan was even more afraid, so she found an old Chinese doctor, who said that if the mother's body was adjusted, the child would be healthy by drinking breast milk. She asked her daughter to bring the baby home for recuperation. But the child got bumpy on the way, and became weaker and weaker. She was also cruel, and was afraid that her daughter would not be able to gain a foothold in her husband's family, so she asked her daughter-in-law to swap the newly born granddaughter with her granddaughter, and raised her for a few months before letting her take the baby back."
Jiang Xiaoci was so surprised that she couldn't believe it: "The two children are one month apart, and the people in the Ji family can't tell. Were the children swapped?"
He Suwen explained to her: "Newborn babies are all the same. She was brought home before she was a month old and raised for several months before being taken back. The family thought she had recovered well. Who would have thought that she would replace her healthy granddaughter who was a month younger?"
Ji Hongyun was moved from a pampered family in the capital to a family in Yuncheng with many cousins. She was the most pitiful and wronged one.
Jiang Xiaoci stamped her feet in anger: "This is so unfair."
Yes, it's unfair and pitiful. He Suwen continued, "I found out about it last year. Because of the blood transfusion during the hospitalization, the hospital found out that the child's parents' blood types could not give birth to Ji Qinglan's blood type. That's when they figured out the baby swap."
"We've figured it out. Ji Qinglan came to Yuncheng and stayed for a few months. She caused a fight between Han Cong and your second brother. Han Cong was sent back to his hometown, and your second brother's leg was injured. But she was just patted on the back and taken back to her home in the capital to avoid the disaster. She even took part in the college entrance examination last year. It's really infuriating."
Not only was it infuriating, but Jiang Xiaoci was afraid of Ji Qinglan, so she ran to find her second brother.
The director of the next-door police station finished registering the two sisters, and the police car took them away. Jiang Xiaoci ran over to ask, "Uncle Chen, why did the two sisters call the police?"
Chen Hexing said: "The two girls rented a house outside and were stalked by someone. We will know the details after we come back to investigate."
Grandma Duan's house has a big yard. Although there are many people, it is enough for the two sisters to live in, unless they don't want to move back.
Fortunately, my eldest brother went out on a field trip with Brother Han today, otherwise he would have lost control of his anger when he saw the sister who had injured my second brother.
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Jiang Xiaoci wanted to go back quickly to tell her second brother that he had left work early. Her intuition was right. When she ran into the staff quarters, she saw the older sister named Ji Qinglan preparing to go up to her apartment building.
Jiang Xiaoci didn't delay for long, which means that this sister also came to find her second brother without delay and just happened to meet him downstairs.
Jiang Xiaoci rushed over and stopped at the stairs: "Hello sister, may I ask, you are not going to this building to look for my second brother, right?"
Ji Qinglan only knew the families of Jiang Yunyi and Han Jingyuan in this family compound. She explained in a gentle voice:
"Little sister, I'm here to apologize to your second brother. Don't worry, I won't bother him anymore. I can't stay in Yuncheng for long. I'll apologize to him and leave."
Jiang Xiaoci didn't give way. She knew that her second brother didn't want to see her, so she said on his behalf, "Tell me your apology, and I'll tell him that he really doesn't want to see you."
Ji Qinglan said: "Little sister, I hope you understand that there are some things I must tell him in person."
This elder sister is too self-righteous. Jiang Xiaoci said, "Sister, I've already told my second brother that he doesn't want to see you. Why do you still have to cause trouble for others? This behavior is very annoying. If you really feel guilty, the best way is to not bother my second brother."
Ji Qinglan's eyes were sore after being told by a girl younger than herself: "Little sister, it's not what you think. If I don't apologize in person, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life. Please let me go up."
Jiang Xiaoci, who was so eloquent, was left speechless. Even after saying so many unpleasant things, she still insisted on going up, but Jiang Xiaoci would not give way.
Just at this moment, Jiang Yunyi came downstairs.
He held the apron he had just taken off in his hand, clenched it into a ball, and said in a cold voice: "I heard everything you said to my sister. Do you want to apologize? Say it quickly, and leave quickly after you're done. Don't come here again."
Ji Qinglan had tears welling up in her eyes. The person she once had a crush on actually hated her even more.
She said, "Jiang Yunyi, I really didn't know that liking you would cause you so much trouble. I heard that your leg is healed and you passed the physical examination. I sincerely wish you well and will not bother you again in the future."
Jiang Yunyi nodded: "Okay, I received your apology. If you can really stop bothering me, then our previous affairs, whether right or wrong, will be written off. Please keep your word and don't disturb anyone in my family."
Jiang Yunyi turned around and looked at Jiang Xiaoci. The little girl was reasonable, but when she met someone who was self-righteous, she got so angry.
Jiang Yunyi coaxed Jiang Xiaoci with a good temper: "Second brother made you pork with preserved vegetables, which is more delicious than eating steamed buns. Let's go home."
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Jiang Xiaoci followed her second brother upstairs. After her parents got off work, her eldest brother had not come back yet. After waiting for a while, her father said to eat first. Her mother saved some food for her eldest brother. The family sat together, and Jiang Xiaoci told them about the return of the Ji family's granddaughter and granddaughter.
"I heard that it was Big Sister Ji Hongyun's household registration that had not yet been transferred to Beijing, so she had to come back to take the college entrance examination. Ji Qinglan insisted on accompanying her, which made Big Sister Hongyun very unhappy."
Gu Wenying was surprised: "Knowing that the child is going to take the college entrance examination, why hasn't the household registration been moved yet?"
Jiang Weihai was still on a mission at the time and was not quite clear about the inside story. He called the police station, talked for a while, and found out the situation.
"As for the household registration, it was Ji Hongyun who dragged her feet and refused to change it, but the last name was changed. I think the child has made up his mind. I'm afraid he won't apply to a university in the capital for the college entrance examination this time."
Gu Wenying was also a man with his own ideas. He was not surprised. He also told Jiang Xiaoci not to talk about his speculation outside and asked, "What about the incident of being stepped on?"
Jiang Weihai said: "The person who was scouting the place was caught. He was not a thief. He said he was in love with Ji Qinglan and followed here to find an opportunity to talk and get to know her. That Ji Qinglan said she was accompanying her cousin back to take the college entrance examination, but in fact she was just hanging around outside. She offended such a person, and that's why there was a misunderstanding that he was scouting the place."
Even though the other party said it was a misunderstanding, Gu Wenying still felt uneasy after thinking from their perspective: "Are they still living in that small rental house?"
Jiang Weihai said, "Yun Zhong and Han Jingyuan were asked by the director to go to the Ji family to mediate. They just heard on the phone that Ji Hongyun refused to go home, so her family paid for her to live in a guesthouse. Ji Qinglan also refused to go home, so she booked a room next door, saying that she wanted to accompany her cousin."
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Soon, Jiang Yunzhong came back after the mediation. Gu Wenying heated up the food for him. Jiang Yunzhong filled his hungry stomach, feeling indignant. He had no good feelings towards any member of the Zheng family or the Ji family except Ji Hongyun.
"We can't communicate. Ji Qinglan inherited the same self-righteousness from old lady Duan Linyan. Ji Hongyun hates her to death, but she is so moved by herself. I am really going to vomit blood from internal injuries."
Jiang Xiaoci has learned her lesson. She was not allowed to see her second brother, but she still insisted on seeing him. She was not willing to care about other people's thoughts at all: "That's right, she is so annoying. I don't even want to talk to her."
Jiang Xiaoci and his elder brother shared the same opinion and complained about the people from the Ji and Zheng families for a long time.
Jiang Weihai interrupted and began to teach his son a lesson: "Now you know how terrible it is to be self-righteous. Now that you have realized the problem, you have to change it in the future."
Jiang Yunzhong was speechless: "Dad, why do you always turn to me when it comes to things?"
Jiang Xiaoci was busy defending him: "I really didn't think carefully about the last time I sold the buns. I tired grandpa and grandma. What big brother said is right. He is different from Ji Qinglan. Dad, don't make such an analogy."
Gu Wenying said: "You see, children know that we can't generalize. Yun Zhong is already working, so it's not good to say anything about him."
Jiang Weihai was helpless. "Okay, I won't say anything."
The eldest brother came back, but the eldest brother Han next door did not come back. Aunt Feng next door was very worried and ran over to ask: "Yun Zhong, didn't you and Han Jingyuan leave together?"
Jiang Yunzhong said, "Aunt Feng, don't worry. He's afraid that Ji Qinglan will go to find Han Cong and go to Han's house."
Feng Qiaozhen was helpless: "I still want to find Han Cong. Han Cong is going to take the college entrance examination. How can he come up with this?"
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Han Jingyuan was indeed waiting outside Han Cong's house. As soon as Ji Qinglan arrived near Han's house, Han Jingyuan stopped her.
Looking at the girl opposite with tears in her eyes, she probably just came over crying from Jiang Yunyi. Is she trying to make Han Cong feel distressed again by acting like this?
Han Jingyuan didn't give her any face: "I don't care what your mentality is or what your purpose is, don't get close to Han Cong. He is about to take the college entrance examination. You have already hurt someone once. If you still have some humanity, don't meet Han Cong."
Ji Qinglan couldn't help crying. She choked up and said, "I just want to apologize. I don't mean anything else. I was mistakenly swapped, so I'm also a victim. I'm also away from my biological parents. Is it fair to put all the blame on me and think of me as a scourge?"
Han Jingyuan didn't think she was innocent: "You have gained the most benefit in this whole thing. If we don't blame you, then who is the most unlucky Ji Hongyun? You want to apologize so that others will feel that you are wronged and that you have no choice, so that you can feel better, right? If you don't apologize, you will feel uncomfortable. Please bear with it and don't affect Han Cong's college entrance examination."
Han Jingyuan kept a close eye on Han Cong and did not let him know that Ji Qinglan had been there until the college entrance examination.
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On the day the college entrance examination ended, it was almost time to get off work. Grandma went out to arrange blind dates for people and would go home directly after work. Jiang Xiaoci tacitly went back home on her own every time the time came.
But today an unexpected person came to the matchmaking agency, Ji Hongyun, and Jiang Xiaoci didn’t know what she was doing there?
The two of them were not familiar with each other. They only met when they came to call the police that day, but they didn't even talk to each other.
Jiang Xiaoci invited her to sit down and took out the tea she brought from her hometown to entertain her. She would only use tea from her hometown to entertain people she recognized and valued. For other people, she would brew ordinary tea bought from the matchmaking agency.
Jiang Xiaoci handed her the teacup and asked, "Sister Hongyun, you didn't come here to see me, did you? You want to ask my eldest brother for help, but you're embarrassed to ask?"
Ji Hongyun really came to find Jiang Xiaoci. She had nothing to be shy about now, so she mustered up her courage and said, "My estimated scores are good this time, and I can go to a key university in Yuncheng. With my conditions, do you think I can register to find a partner?"
Jiang Xiaoci was startled: "Sister Hongyun, you just passed the exam, don't worry."
Ji Hongyun said angrily, "How can I not be anxious? My families on both sides have cut off my source of income. I can't make ends meet with the monthly allowance for college students. I heard of your name and have only one request: that the other party pay for my tuition and living expenses for the next four years and that we can get married first."
Jiang Xiaoci saw Sister Hongyun's marriage potential, but it was not appropriate to introduce her to him now, especially in this way, as it would make the other party look down on her.
Jiang Xiaoci felt that if it was just about living expenses, there were many ways to solve the problem, and it was far from necessary to get married. There must be other reasons why Sister Hongyun was so strong-willed.
She asked, "Sister Hongyun, are you angry? Now that the economy has been liberalized, you can work part-time and earn a little money during the two-month summer vacation. If you don't tell the truth, I can't introduce you to a date."
Ji Hongyun was so upset that she covered her face and complained, "You all want to bully me, asking this and that. I just want to find a partner for myself, so that you won't accuse me of stealing Ji Qinglan's childhood sweetheart. Isn't that okay?"
Sure enough, there was a reason. Jiang Xiaoci was secretly glad that she had asked. If someone was willing to tell her, there would be a solution.
She closed the door of the matchmaking agency and used a clean handkerchief to wipe her tears.
"Sister Hongyun, even if I can't help you, you can still talk to me. Don't worry, I'm the most tight-lipped person. If you don't let me say anything, I won't even tell my parents or my two brothers."
Ji Hongyun took the handkerchief and wiped her eyes, then calmed down. What was the difference between taking out her anger on an unrelated little girl and those who were bullying her?
Ji Hongyun explained the whole story: "The Ji family had an arranged marriage for a child. The man's family was reported and demoted a few years ago. The Ji family called off the marriage before the man left Beijing. Now they are vindicated. The Ji family said that I am their biological daughter and calling off the marriage is unfair to me."
"Ji Qinglan also told me that after getting along with her, I should cancel the engagement if it was not suitable for me. She also told me to apply to a school in Beijing. I was so angry that I argued with her several times, but she was like a deaf person. She could not hear me at all and insisted on doing what she wanted. I was so angry that I thought, if it really doesn't work out, I can just get married!"
Just by listening, Jiang Xiaoci was already furious. Sister Hongyun felt so wronged.
She said, "Sister Hongyun, you got married without knowing what they wanted, didn't you? Talk to the family that arranged the marriage, and explain it clearly. If they don't understand, then ignore them. If they can understand, then it will be easy."
Unexpectedly, the real concern and persuasion came from an outsider. After venting her anger, Ji Hongyun felt much better and no longer wanted to get married to solve the problem.
She said, "Little sister, after talking to you for a while, I feel much better. Ever since I found out that the baby was taken away by mistake last year, everyone has blamed me, saying that I am willful and don't know how to take a step back and see the bigger picture. But I was the one who made the mistake and suffered. Ji Qinglan, who has enjoyed all the blessings, can I make up for it by saying sorry? I won't forgive and I won't let everyone have the best of both worlds."
As she spoke, Ji Hongyun's tears of grievance welled up again.
Jiang Xiaoci comforted her, "Sister Hongyun, you are not wrong. When my mother was pregnant with me, my father was having affairs with other women. My grandmother's family asked my mother to be patient and keep things calm, but she didn't listen. She divorced without even telling them that she was pregnant with me. So I understand you. You are doing the right thing. Stop crying."
Ji Hongyun's heart suddenly warmed up and she wiped away her tears completely.
She sincerely held Jiang Xiaoci's hand and said, "Thank you, little sister. I heard that you have a good mouth. Please help me keep an eye out for blind dates. It's better to trust you than to find one myself without knowing the details."
Jiang Xiaoci laughed: "Sister Hongyun, I really have a talent for predicting marriages, and I have seen it, but I don't think it's appropriate to tell you now. Wait until the time is right, then we can talk about it, okay?"
Ji Hongyun couldn't wait, so she tickled her with a smile: "Tell me now."
Jiang Xiaoci was a little worried: "I'm telling you now, it's very likely that it won't work. Although the red string has been tied, if you all deliberately avoid it and are unwilling to do it, the red string will disappear."
Ji Hongyun thought about it again and again, and still felt that it would be better to know.
She expressed her opinion: "When I go to college and meet someone who likes me, should I accept him or not? Why don't you tell me now? It's my destined marriage, and I'll observe carefully. If it works out, then it works out. If it doesn't, then forget it. I won't force it."
Jiang Xiaoci thought about it and it made sense. Sister Hongyun was a very opinionated person, so she decided to tell her.
She said: "It's Han Cong, the cousin of Brother Han next door."
"It's Han Cong." Ji Hongyun was so angry that she laughed. She joked with Jiang Xiaoci, "I don't think it's a good idea. Let's wait and see if your lucky mouth will fail me."
Jiang Xiaoci also laughed: "Sister Hongyun, please don't be angry. If you two can do it, it's fine. If not, forget it. In fact, I don't think highly of him either."
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As soon as she arrived at the matchmaking agency the next day, Jiang Xiaoci told her grandmother about Sister Hongyun's visit. She sought Sister Hongyun's consent in advance and only told her the parts that she could.
"Sister Hongyun said she doesn't want a partner who is arranged to be married since birth. I really admire her."
He Suwen and Duan Linyan have been together for decades, but because of recent events, He Suwen doesn't want to see Duan Linyan anymore, nor does he want to get involved in her family affairs.
But He Suwen felt very sorry for Ji Hongyun, so she asked Jiang Xiaoci to ask her, "If she is willing, I will teach her how to make steamed buns with preserved vegetables and braised pork and sell them."
Jiang Xiaoci nodded repeatedly: "Ask me next time you see me."
A few days later, Jiang Xiaoci heard that Han Cong had applied to a local key university for a major in broadcasting and hosting, the same major that Sister Hongyun wanted to apply for.
Jiang Xiaoci thought to herself that there was a reason why she could see the red line. They applied to the same university and studied the same major. Their fate was really growing stronger.
Just when she was happy for her sister Hongyun, her eldest brother ran over.
The station received a call from the Ji family again. The director uncle still arranged for my eldest brother and Brother Han to go and mediate.
The eldest brother stamped his feet: "Jiang Xiaoci, you are still smiling foolishly, Ji Hongyun went crazy and beat someone up, and the Zheng family called the police."
Jiang Xiaoci stood up immediately. Sister Hongyun was going crazy, and she must have been forced to do so. She wanted to go with her eldest brother.
"Sister Hongyun is alone and weak, big brother, even if you are right, you can't explain it clearly, I will go with you."
Jiang Xiaoci was still very eloquent. He Suwen also wanted to go: "We will take your car. With me here, no one can bully Xiaoci."
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The police were called at school. Ji Hongyun had already had a hysterical attack. Just as she was under control, her head teacher hugged her and comforted her.
Jiang Yunzhong and Han Jingyuan, the police officers who came to mediate, stepped forward to understand the situation. Everyone talked one after another and soon made things clear.
It turned out that Duan Linyan ran to the school and wanted to change Ji Hongyun's choice of school, insisting that she go to study in the capital. The teacher in charge of the choice of school quickly notified Ji Hongyun's class teacher, who ran over to stop her and then asked her classmates to call Ji Hongyun over.
Ji Hongyun lost control of her emotions on the spot, and the school later called the police.
Duan Linyan did not change her choice of major, thinking that everyone was indulging Ji Hongyun's willfulness.
She said, "No matter how good Yuncheng is, it's not as good as the capital. Her biological parents are in the capital. It's not that her family doesn't recognize her, it's just that she's being stubborn and not willing to go back, making everyone suffer with her. I'm helping her correct her mistakes now. You are the ones who hurt her, not me."
Even the teacher can't beat this old lady.
He Suwen dared to say, "Yanzi, Yuncheng University is a key university. The teachers in charge of application said that with her score, it is a good choice for her to apply for this school and major. She will have great prospects in the future. You can't change your child's application just because of some reasons in your family."
Duan Linyan waved her hands: "Su Wen, you don't understand the situation in our family. Now as long as Hong Yun takes a step back, the two families will be able to have a happy life. Why is this child so stubborn? Will she be happy only when everyone is in agony with her?"
Ji Hongyun lost control of her emotions again. She pushed the teacher away and pointed at Duan Linyan: "It's not me who caused this. It's you. Why do you want me to quit? I won't quit. I want you to suffer as much as I do."
The one who almost had her choice of major changed was Ji Hongyun, but Ji Qinglan cried even harder than her and ran over to apologize to Ji Hongyun.
"Hongyun, is it because of me that you don't want to go back to Beijing? I can live in the school instead of going home, please come back to Beijing to develop your career."
Ji Hongyun pushed her away and cursed, "I have classmates, teachers, and friends in Yuncheng, but in Jingshi, there are only biased parents and you who you hate. I like Yuncheng, so can't I stay here?"
Duan Linyan hugged the staggering Ji Qinglan and scolded, "Are you crazy? This is your cousin. If you are sensible, you should get along well with her and not embarrass your parents and relatives!"
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Jiang Xiaoci really couldn't bear it any longer. They knew that even if they continued arguing like this until dark, there would be no conclusion.
Jiang Xiaoci proposed a plan: "Grandma Duan, it is impossible for Sister Hongyun and Sister Qinglan to reconcile. You can't bear to part with Sister Qinglan. Let me suggest a way. You give Sister Hongyun money and let her live on her own. Then you and Sister Qinglan will live together. Isn't that okay?"
Duan Linyan immediately scolded: "What do you know, little kid? How can you mediate like this?"
Jiang Xiaoci didn't understand: "Why not?"
Duan Linyan couldn't explain why it didn't work.
Ji Hongyun saw through it and sneered: "If you dare to meddle in my affairs again, I will not live anymore. Let's die together. Ji Qinglan, remember this, if you stir up trouble again, I will drag you down and make you buried with me!"
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Maybe it was Sister Hongyun’s threat that finally scared them, and Ji Qinglan and Duan Linyan never looked for Sister Hongyun again.
But they spread the word outside that since Sister Hongyun didn't recognize her family, they would not give her a penny anymore, and Sister Hongyun even had trouble getting food.
Jiang Xiaoci took out the more than ten yuan of pocket money she had saved and gave it to Ji Hongyun, saying, "Sister Hongyun, I'll lend you this money. You can use it first. I'm not in a hurry. Don't be polite. Take it first."
Ji Hongyun's teachers and classmates all contributed some money to her, and she already had several dozen yuan in her hands.
She was very grateful and returned Jiang Xiaoci's money to her, saying, "Sister, thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it. I don't need the money anymore. The teachers have collected some money for me, but I really have something that I want to ask you for help."
Jiang Xiaoci nodded repeatedly: "You go ahead."
Ji Hongyun said, "During the years before the college entrance examination was resumed, my family sent me to learn tailoring to supplement the family income. Thanks to this skill, I am not so worried now. I want to go to the tailor shop to make some clothes to sell after your mother's shop closes. I will only go at night so as not to interfere with her business during the day."
Jiang Xiaoci can agree to this on behalf of her mother.
She said, "Sister Hongyun, my mother really likes girls who can find a way to make a living on their own. She will definitely agree. My grandmother originally wanted to teach you how to make preserved vegetable and pork dumplings to sell, but making dumplings is very hard work and you won't earn as much as making clothes. You should go make clothes. I'll tell you when I get home tonight."
Ji Hongyun was very grateful: "Xiaoci, you are so nice. I also want to have a sister like you. I am so jealous of your brothers."
Jiang Xiaoci smiled happily: "Sister Hongyun, you really know how to make me happy, thank you."
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When Jiang Xiaoci returned home in the evening and told Gu Wenying about this matter, there was no way he would refuse.
She said, "If we help her now, the child will be able to get out of this situation. It's a good thing that she can be self-reliant. I can buy her clothes and fabrics on credit first and pay her later after she sells them. I can also let her stay in my shop at night. We can save some money by cancelling the stay at the guesthouse."
Jiang Xiaoci hugged Gu Wenying and said, "Mom, you are so kind. I thank you on behalf of Sister Hongyun."
Jiang Weihai felt soft-hearted and said, "Our Xiaoci helped others and even said thank you on their behalf. I don't feel at ease no matter who will take care of this child in the future."
Jiang Xiaoci was puzzled and tilted her head to look at him: "I have a father, a mother, and two brothers. Why do I need others to take care of me? No, I can take care of myself."
Jiang Weihai and Gu Wenying looked at each other and laughed. Their Xiaoci really wasn't smart at all. Fortunately, she was still young. Maybe one day, she would suddenly become smart.
Jiang Yunzhong doesn't care about these problems. With him around, there's no need for anyone else to take care of his sister.
Jiang Yunyi was worried. He had passed the physical examination and could join the army, but he was worried about Jiang Xiaoci: "After I leave, Jiang Xiaoci, who will look after you?"
Jiang Xiaoci was also reluctant to leave her second brother: "Second brother, I can't keep an eye on you when you are out there. I have only one request. In the future, I have to introduce you to someone."
Jiang Yunzhong thought Jiang Xiaoci had gone crazy: "Jiang Xiaoci, you've gone crazy being a matchmaker."
Jiang Xiaoci said, "How can it be a demon? I see marriages so well, and I'm only a good matchmaker for others. The best one should be reserved for my brother. Don't give up. I must be the matchmaker for my second brother."
Jiang Yunyi promised: "Okay, my second brother won't date anyone outside, and will definitely wait for you to introduce someone."
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During the summer vacation, her second brother joined the army as he wished. There was one less person in the family, and it was her second brother who was closest to Jiang Xiaoci. It took her several days to get used to it.
Sister Hongyun finally received the admission letter, so she is not afraid anymore.
She can now make two sets of summer clothes in one night and sell them during the day, earning five yuan for each set. After making them in one summer vacation, it is enough to cover the tuition and living expenses for one semester, but she still works hard to earn more.
Jiang Xiaoci has a very good relationship with Sister Hongyun and comes to chat with her whenever she has free time.
That day, Jiang Xiaoci suddenly saw that Ji Qinglan was still in Yuncheng, and hurried over to tell Ji Hongyun: "Sister Hongyun, why hasn't she gone back yet?"
Ji Hongyun collected the thread and said with disdain, "She is the only 'filial daughter' in both families. She has to take care of them in every aspect. How can she bear to go back?"
Han Cong went to Jiang Xiaoci to pass on a message, and they happened to talk at the same time. She said, "Brother Han was on high alert. Once Han Cong received the admission letter, he didn't watch him so closely, and Ji Qinglan still met Han Cong."
Ji Hongyun suddenly stopped the pedal of the sewing machine. Jiang Xiaoci said that she and Han Cong were destined to be together, but how could this be possible?
But she didn't take it to heart at first. Just meet him, it's no big deal.
Jiang Xiaoci continued, "Han Cong said that he told Ji Qinglan that he didn't know your family's situation before and made the wrong decision. He also said that you were the most innocent person who was kept in the dark. He also said that he was self-righteous before and he knew his mistakes and could correct them. If Ji Qinglan knew her mistakes, she should not look for him again. If she still looks for him, then she doesn't know her mistakes and is a very annoying person."
Ji Hongyun was surprised, and she smiled unabashedly: "He has many shortcomings, but he is not completely useless."
Jiang Xiaoci agreed: "I think so too."
Ji Hongyun sighed: "Your second brother and Han Cong have ignored her. I think she is going to go back to her childhood sweetheart."
Speaking of childhood sweethearts, Ji Hongyun suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is your grandma's birthday coming up soon?"
Jiang Xiaoci nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it's my grandma's birthday, are you coming?"
Ji Hongyun smiled and said, "I'm an outsider, so I'll cause trouble if I go, but I want to remind you that the one who was betrothed to the Ji family is your grandmother's old sister who married to Beijing. Now her family has been rehabilitated. If you come back to celebrate your grandmother's birthday this time, you will be able to see her."
Jiang Xiaoci was thinking about Ji Hongyun in her heart, and hurriedly said, "Isn't that perfect? Sister Hongyun, you said you wanted to make it clear with the other party. Come on your birthday, and I will arrange a chance for you to meet, so you don't have to go to Beijing."
Ji Hongyun thought about it and it made sense. The travel expenses were not cheap. If the other party came, a lot of travel expenses could be saved. It would be better to say it sooner and get it over with.
She liked Xiaoci more and more, and pinched her snow-white face: "Xiaoci, you always think about me, thank you."
Jiang Xiaoci told her not to take it to heart: "You asked me to be your matchmaker, so I have to be responsible for you. You're welcome."
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Jiang Xiaoci planned to ask her grandmother whether her good sister in the capital would come. As soon as I arrived at the door of my house, I saw my grandfather strolling outside the yard.
Jiang Xiaoci wanted to call for help, but her grandfather hushed her softly, then smiled and said, "Xiaoci, your grandma has guests, so keep your voice down."
Jiang Xiaoci asked hurriedly: "Who's here?"
Jiang Peizhong said, "The guest from the capital used to be your grandmother's neighbor and good sister. Her family has also been rehabilitated. She was chatting with your grandmother, and both of them were in tears. Let's not go in and disturb them."
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