When Jiang Zhiyuan came home from get off work and saw Sister Mei, he didn't say anything.
In the evening, after Sister Mei had finished her chores, she explained the family rules to everyone.
You can go into any room in the house except the study to clean.
Bringing outsiders back without permission is not allowed.
Keep your mouth shut; don't spread family matters outside.
Jiang Zhiyuan's serious and stern demeanor was enough to make even the most burly, specially trained men in their unit tremble with fear, let alone Sister Mei.
Sister Mei was initially terrified, but after hearing the requirements, she relaxed.
She understood all these requirements; they were the same in the Bian family.
Although she came from the countryside, after working as a nanny for several years, she knew that families like the Bian and Jiang families needed someone like her who was honest, unassuming, and didn't talk too much.
The tighter you keep your mouth shut, the more trust you will gain from your master.
Of course, after stating his requirements, Jiang Zhiyuan also said that if Sister Mei did well, as long as she remained honest and dutiful, she could stay in the Jiang family indefinitely, and the Jiang family would take care of her in her old age.
Mei Jie's eyes lit up; this pie in the sky was exactly what she wanted.
Her biggest worry is that she won't be able to do this job for long. She can still do it now, but what will she do when she can't do it anymore and has to go back to the countryside?
Even if an old woman living alone has some money saved up, with both her maternal and paternal families around, she probably won't be able to stay. In the future, she will be destitute and have no one to rely on. She might even die without anyone to claim her body.
But if the Jiang family is willing to take care of her in her old age, she will naturally treat them with all her heart.
She excitedly told Jiang Zhiyuan to rest assured that she would definitely work hard and would never let the Jiang family down.
After Jiang Zhiyuan told her to go back and rest, she returned to her room in the west wing and lay on the bed, so excited that she tossed and turned for most of the night without sleeping well.
Xu Ningyan heard this and teased Jiang Zhiyuan: "Look at this pancake, isn't it big and round?"
Jiang Zhiyuan pinched her nose: "I have investigated Sister Mei's background. She lost her husband early and her husband's family wouldn't let her go. They wanted her to work like a slave in her husband's family to support her husband's younger brother and sister-in-law. Her own family didn't care whether she lived or died. If it weren't for the Bian family choosing her because she had no ties and bringing her to the capital to work as a nanny, she would probably still be exploited by both her own family and her husband's family."
"After the Bian family no longer needed her, she was afraid and didn't want to go back. She asked around the compound, saying that she would be happy to stay in the capital even if she had to take a smaller salary each month."
"She will be living with us day and night from now on, taking care of you and the child. We can't be too careful."
"Sister Mei is all alone, and her biggest worry is her old age. As long as she takes good care of you and our future children and doesn't have any other intentions, it's not a big deal to take care of her in her old age."
"Minister Bian is from the military security department. He's a professional at judging people, investigating and vetting them behind their backs, and managing them. Even if we trust people who have worked for him, we still need to keep a close eye on them and establish rules. Getting too close will lead to disrespect, while keeping them at a distance will breed resentment. Setting a clear line from the beginning will save us a lot of trouble later! Otherwise, since you and Mom are both easygoing, if you're too lenient at the beginning, it'll be hard to say things later!"
Jiang Zhiyuan explained to Xu Ningyan in detail.
After listening and thinking about it, Xu Ningyan felt that Jiang Zhiyuan's approach was indeed more rational and more suitable for the relationship between the two parties.
Even if you know that Sister Mei is a good person, it's not appropriate for the two sides to be too close at the beginning. As the saying goes, time will tell.
Jiang Zhiyuan's workplace is special, so no amount of caution is too much.
The couple reached an agreement, and Jiang Yuan had no objections whatsoever.
With Sister Mei around, not only Xu Ningyan, but everyone felt more relaxed.
Every day when Jiang Zhiyuan comes back from his run, Sister Mei has already prepared breakfast.
Only Xu Ningyan came home for lunch. Sister Mei didn't just make do with whatever was available; she cooked fresh dishes for every meal, in small portions, just enough for the two of them.
The yard is kept spotless every day, clothes are washed and hung out to dry, and even the dog's food bowl is washed until it shines after each meal.
Mei Jie cleared out every inch of soil—the flowerbed by the kitchen door, the nooks and crannies in the yard—planting scallions, garlic, and sowing vegetable seeds.
Sister Mei is also very perceptive. In just a few days, she had figured out almost everyone's tastes in the family, remembering what they liked to eat and what they didn't like to eat.
I rarely bring in dishes I don't like.
Knowing that Xu Ningyan could cook and that her cooking was delicious, she humbly asked for his guidance and asked him to help her when she cooked.
She also has a talent for cooking, and the Jiang family has no shortage of seasonings and oil, so as long as they are willing to use them, the taste will not be bad.
After receiving guidance from Xu Ningyan once or twice, the dishes I made were almost perfect.
Ever since Sister Mei received cooking instruction from Xu Ningyan, Jiang Yuan and Jiang Zhixing have been rushing home as soon as they get off work, unless they are on duty.
After a month, not only Xu Ningyan, but also Jiang Yuan and Jiang Zhixing had gained weight.
Sister Mei served the Bian family's daughter-in-law and daughter from the time she became pregnant until she was in confinement.
Having considerable experience, she knew that her mother-in-law, Jiang Yuan, was busy with work and that Xu Ningyan was still young, so she simply prepared everything that needed to be prepared for the child in advance.
The baby was born in winter, and under her guidance, we slowly prepared the baby's padded jacket, padded pants, spare clothes, diapers, and other items.
There's no rush to buy cotton; we'll wait until the new cotton comes to market in the fall and then we'll put it on the cotton wadding.
The little clothes were made of plain cotton fabric and styled like monk robes, making them easy to put on and take off.
At this time, diapers are made from old, unwanted clothes worn by adults. They are torn into pieces, scalded with boiling water, and then stored away. This makes them the softest and most skin-friendly.
The neighbors in the alley all knew that Xu Ningyan was pregnant. The kind neighbors, those who had given birth to sons, even offered to ask Xu Ningyan if she wanted any of their children's old clothes.
I've heard that if you put old clothes like these under your pillow, you can have a son.
Xu Ningyan rejected them all. As long as it was her and Jiang Zhiyuan's child, she didn't care whether it was a son or a daughter.
In fact, she secretly hoped that she would be carrying a delicate little girl.
As for diapers, Jiang Zhiyuan's old undershirt and thermal underwear were also found.
When Jiang Zhixing heard that it was for tearing diapers for his future nephew or niece, he generously donated his own clothes as well.
Besides the cotton-padded jacket and swaddle blanket for the child, we made five or six sets of baby clothes.
Sister Mei couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. Even the Bian family wouldn't be so willing to make so many clothes for their child.
The pregnancy went peacefully.
The baby in her belly was very well-behaved and didn't cause much trouble for Xu Ningyan, the mother.
Xu Ningyan ate and slept well and didn't experience any annoying morning sickness.
Every month, Xu Ningyan would go to see Old Master Yu to check his pulse, and his condition had always been good.
It wasn't until three months later, after taking her pulse, that Old Master Yu felt Xu Ningyan was carrying more than one child; it seemed more like twins.
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