Jiang Zhiyuan remained unmoved, but when he saw that Xu Ningyan's teacup was empty and she was about to pour herself another cup of chrysanthemum tea, he reached out and stopped her.
I poured her a glass of warm water: "Chrysanthemum is cooling in nature, so you shouldn't drink too much of it."
Xu Ningyan silently accepted the plain water. There was nothing she could do; Jiang Zhiyuan had already consulted with Old Master Yu, asking about all the taboos she should be aware of during her recovery period, and even wrote them down in a small notebook.
As long as he's home, Xu Ningyan can't even eat one more bite of fruit.
Knowing that Jiang Zhiyuan meant well, Xu Ningyan could only endure it.
Jiang Yuan hissed and glared at Jiang Zhixing, annoyed: "You're being affectionate with your sister-in-law, why did you kick me? What? Just because my mom can't cook, does that mean she gets kicked?"
Jiang Zhixing looked down and exclaimed in dismay! His cunning older brother had somehow managed to pull his leg back.
He kicked his own mother in the leg, leaving several visible shoe prints on her pants.
Seeing the storm brewing on Jiang Yuan's face, Jiang Zhixing immediately stood up, quite perceptively: "Well, I suddenly remembered I have something urgent at work, I'll be going now, I'll be going now—"
He took off running.
Jiang Yuan patted the dust off her trousers and stood up as well: "Alright, I should go back too! Xiao Yan isn't feeling well and is tired today, you guys should get some rest."
Xu Ningyan and Jiang Zhiyuan originally wanted to persuade Jiang Yuan to stay here for the night.
Jiang Yuan vehemently refused! Seriously? She'd been young once too! This was the perfect time for unmarried couples to nurture their relationship; why was she standing there like a third wheel?
Besides, she's gotten used to living in the hospital's dormitory, so going back tonight means she can sleep in a little longer tomorrow.
Xu Ningyan and Jiang Zhiyuan couldn't refuse Jiang Yuan, so they took her to the entrance of the alley. After watching Jiang Yuan ride away on her bicycle, they decided to take a walk in the alley to digest their food, since it was still early.
They ate early today, and after dropping off the person and returning, many families on both sides of the alley were just starting to eat.
Most of the houses had their gates open, and the aroma of various dishes wafted out.
There were children screaming, adults yelling and scolding. Listening to all this, Xu Ningyan and Jiang Zhiyuan didn't find it noisy; instead, they felt at ease and reassured.
The lackey followed slowly behind the two. Occasionally, a sharp-eyed child would spot him, exclaim in surprise, and then run out with his bowl and chopsticks to greet the lackey.
The lackey could simply wag his tail lazily and make the children scream and laugh nonstop.
Xu Ningyan and Jiang Zhiyuan knew that the lackey was more popular than the two of them in the alley, so they didn't need to worry.
Just walk slowly ahead.
After walking for a while, Xu Ningyan saw that no one was around, so his lackeys lagged behind and played with a few children.
She then asked in a low voice, "Was what Zhixing said today a joke or was he serious? I feel like he was being serious."
Jiang Zhiyuan sighed, recalling what Jiang Zhixing had told him before: "He meant it! Not long after I came back, he told me that he didn't want to get married! He said the Gu family was a den of wolves and tigers, and he didn't want to hurt innocent girls! Mom didn't know he thought that way; she thought he was just too picky and hadn't found anyone suitable yet!"
Xu Ningyan also sighed. Problems with one's family of origin can really be deadly.
Perhaps it was because he saw how unreliable his biological father, Gu Yong, was that Jiang Zhixing was left with too many shadows, making him afraid to accept marriage.
After thinking for a moment, she comforted Jiang Zhiyuan: "Zhixing is still young. Maybe he hasn't met the one destined for him yet, which is why he said that! Even if he really doesn't want to get married, as long as he has thought it through and is willing, we will support him!"
Jiang Zhiyuan's eyebrows twitched: "You, don't you think Zhixing's idea is too unorthodox?"
He could understand Jiang Zhixing because he hadn't planned to get married before meeting Xu Ningyan.
Gu Yong, their biological father, cast a long shadow over the two brothers, Jiang Zhixing and Gu Yong, causing them to resist marriage.
He was somewhat surprised that Xu Ningyan could understand and even offer words of support.
Xu Ningyan could understand perfectly! Absolutely!
It's worth noting that the army of people urging others to get married has never disappeared in later generations.
However, young people in later generations have become indifferent to everything, especially women, who have always believed that remaining unmarried and childless ensures safety.
When Xu Ningyan first transmigrated, didn't he just want to cling to the powerful figure's coattails and live a lazy, good-for-nothing life?
At most, I just think that when I have money and society becomes more open, I can date a few young men. I've never really thought about marriage.
If it weren't for the fact that this powerful man was truly in her heart—rich, powerful, influential, and deeply affectionate—she would never have considered giving up an entire forest for one tree.
Of course, this couldn't be said to Jiang Zhiyuan.
He just laughed and said, "Perhaps it's because I'm also a maverick? Life is short, only a few decades. As long as you live it to the fullest, that's enough!"
Jiang Zhiyuan had always known that although Xu Ningyan had lived in the countryside and hadn't received much education, she possessed a kind of keenness, rationality, and clear-headedness that modern women lacked!
Hearing her say this, he didn't think much of it. After all, given Xu Ningyan's previous experiences, it was reasonable for her to say such things.
However, he doesn't want to talk about Jiang Zhixing anymore, even though he is his own younger brother.
"Don't worry about him! That's his own business! But what about what Mom said? Have you thought about it?" This is what Jiang Zhiyuan is most concerned about right now.
He naturally didn't want Xu Ningyan to leave the capital.
He was already very reluctant to let Xu Ningyan leave before, and after this incident, he was even more determined not to let Xu Ningyan out of his sight.
She had already made up her mind to find a way to keep Xu Ningyan in the capital, but knowing Xu Ningyan's personality, she dared not push her too hard.
Xu Ningyan thought about it and realized that Jiang Yuan was right. Her body was her own, and that was the most important thing!
With Gu Yong and his son either sent to the countryside or imprisoned, they could no longer cause her any harm.
But what if Jiang Zhiyuan has other political enemies? After all, he climbed to the position of deputy director of Unit X at a young age, so he must have made quite a few enemies.
Not to mention political enemies, there might also be spies or something, secretly sharpening their knives.
Jiang Zhiyuan is safer in Beijing.
These people can't get to Jiang Zhiyuan, but what if they target her again?
She's just lucky, not tough, but she can't withstand much hardship.
It would be better to stay in the capital; your personal safety would definitely be more guaranteed there.
He nodded, which was considered an agreement.
Jiang Zhiyuan was surprised that Xu Ningyan agreed so readily, and immediately felt relieved.
I had just returned to the entrance of my own little courtyard after my walk.
Unable to contain his overwhelming joy, he pulled her into the courtyard, bolted the gate shut with one hand, grabbed Xu Ningyan's hand with the other, and pinned her against the wall, pressing his hot breath against her lips...
The lackeys behind them saw the two walk to the gate of the courtyard and hurriedly ran after them.
Just as I reached the gate, it was shut shut.
Luckily, the lackey retreated quickly, otherwise his nose would have been pinched.
Then they heard the sound of the door latch clicking shut. The dog got anxious; it hadn't gone inside yet! It scratched at the door with its paws and barked twice, signaling its owner to open the door quickly.
Even though it could clearly hear the two pet owners breathing through the door—their breathing was rapid, and there were also faint strange noises coming from them—it still wouldn't open the door for it.
That's absolutely outrageous!
The dog scratched at the door for a long time without any response, so it lay down helplessly at the gate of the yard, wagging its tail, waiting for its two owners to remember it.
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