Jiang Zhixing's wife, surnamed Fang, was named Wenjia.
He is a reporter for the Beijing Daily.
After she and Jiang Zhixing obtained their marriage certificate, Jiang Zhixing took her home to meet his family.
Fang Wenjia and Xu Ningyan are two completely different types.
She has short hair that falls below her ears, and her skin is a healthy tan from frequently being out reporting the news. She has distinct eyebrows and eyes, a cheerful smile that reveals two rows of white teeth, and a slightly cold and fierce demeanor when she doesn't smile.
She was a few months older than Jiang Zhixing, and naturally older than Xu Ningyan as well.
When the two first met, Fang Wenjia looked at Xu Ningyan, who was even younger than herself, and found it hard to call her "sister-in-law".
However, she wasn't shy and quickly overcame her initial hesitation, addressing him as "sister-in-law" with great affection.
Even Jiang Zhixing couldn't help but glance at her a few more times. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Xu Ningyan was her sister-in-law and he was the son-in-law who had moved in.
Fang Wenjia has a good mental fortitude; no matter how Jiang Zhixing looks at her, her expression remains unchanged.
Moreover, he was very outgoing and quickly became familiar with the Jiang family.
Except when she was in front of Jiang Zhiyuan, she unconsciously became more reserved and shy, like a new bride visiting her husband's home for the first time. In front of other people, she was very relaxed.
He called Jiang Yuan "Mom" every time he saw her.
Upon seeing the Jiang brothers, he addressed them as "elder nephews."
Jiang Yuan was truly overwhelmed by such enthusiasm.
After all, she knew in her heart that her son and this newlywed daughter-in-law were in a cooperative marriage and had no intention of having children.
She had thought that Fang Wenjia, her younger daughter-in-law, would be the aloof type.
I never expected them to be so enthusiastic. At first glance, who would have guessed that the two of them were getting married as a partnership?
However, Jiang Yuan quickly regained her composure. Regardless of what was really going on between her second son and his wife, as long as they got their marriage certificate, they would be a legal couple, and she would be her daughter-in-law.
She would treat Fang Wenjia the same way she treated Xu Ningyan.
Of course, over the years, the relationship between her and Xu Ningyan is incomparable to that of Fang Wenjia, but on a grand scale, she will give him everything he deserves.
He immediately expressed his joy and welcome to Wen Jia joining the Jiang family.
She then took out the items that had been divided in two and placed them on the table, explaining clearly: "These things are my dowry from my wedding and what I've accumulated over the years. There are two of each kind, one for the eldest son and one for the second son."
“I gave my eldest son’s share when they got married! I’ve kept this one all this time, and now that my second son is married, it’s time to give these things to you too! Consider it a small token of my love as a mother! Keep them and live a good life from now on.”
Fang Wenjia was surprised that Jiang Yuan was so open and honest, giving him all the things in a very transparent way.
A bankbook, a property certificate, and a box full of jewelry.
Even though her family wasn't an ordinary family, these things still broadened her horizons.
However, she didn't reach out to take it, but instead looked at Jiang Zhixing first.
Jiang Zhixing smiled, pushed the bankbook and property certificate aside, opened the box, picked out a jade pendant, handed it to Fang Wenjia, closed the box, and pushed it in front of Jiang Yuan: "We'll accept the bankbook and the house. These things were your dowry back then, Mom, and they're family heirlooms. Fang Wenjia and I have decided that we won't have children after marriage, so we don't need to give these things to us."
"This jade pendant is for Fang Wenjia as a gift! You can keep the rest; they can be given to Pingping and An'an's wives later!"
Jiang Zhixing spoke these words frankly and without any attempt to conceal anything.
Fang Wenjia was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but take another look at Jiang Zhixing, thinking to himself: No, brother, you didn't say you were going to use this trick before we came! If I had known you were going to be this honest, why was I so enthusiastic just now?
Jiang Yuan glanced at Fang Wenjia and saw that she looked a little embarrassed. Then she looked at her own son, who looked completely at ease.
I couldn't help but burst out in anger.
What an idiot!
But then I thought about it again. It was good that Jiang Zhixing had spoken up for everyone beforehand. What he said made sense. All these things were her dowry from back then, and naturally they should be passed down to her descendants.
Since Jiang Zhixing and Fang Wenjia don't plan to have children in the future, if this thing is given to Fang Wenjia, and then Fang Wenjia gives it to an outsider, she will definitely be unhappy.
Money is one thing, and the house being in Jiang Zhixing's name is another; these things are all of sentimental value.
After thinking about it, I realized that Jiang Zhixing's approach, though seemingly rude, was actually just right.
She not only explained the relationship between the two to her family, but also drew a line for Fang Wenjia in advance.
However, she still wanted to say a few words of advice for her son, so she patted Jiang Zhixing lightly before reassuring Fang Wenjia: "Don't listen to him! I'll keep these things for you for now. When you have children in the future, they will naturally belong to your children!"
Fang Wenjia understood Jiang Yuan's unspoken message: if there were no child, she naturally wouldn't have taken it out again.
She just smiled and didn't say anything.
Jiang Zhixing handed the passbook and property certificate to Fang Wenjia. Fang Wenjia looked down and saw the five-figure deposit amount starting with the number one on the passbook, which made her heart skip a beat.
This was no small sum. In the mid-1980s, a family with 10,000 yuan was a famous "10,000-yuan household" and the envy of the entire nation.
Although 10,000 yuan is not as eye-catching nowadays, a five-figure sum for a wedding plus a property in Beijing is still remarkable anywhere.
This bankbook feels almost too hot to handle.
After all, Fang Wenjia wasn't stupid. At this moment, Jiang Zhixing's relationship with her was at most that of a good friend with whom he would continue to cooperate. She was still a long way from being considered family or relatives.
She wanted to return the passbook, but Jiang Zhixing placed it in her hand without question, so she had no choice but to keep it.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward during dinner, probably because of what Jiang Zhixing had done.
Fortunately, everyone here is a seasoned person who has seen it all. Aside from being a little surprised at first, they quickly recovered and acted as if nothing had happened.
After a quiet meal, Fang Wenjia was seen off by the Jiang family. On the way back, she returned the bankbook and property certificate to Jiang Zhixing, saying, "You should keep these things! I feel unworthy to accept so much money!"
These words actually carried a hint of testing, but after thinking about it, Jiang Zhixing readily accepted the item: "Okay, since you feel embarrassed, then forget it!"
Seeing Jiang Zhixing's straightforwardness, Fang Wenjia couldn't help but feel a mix of disappointment and knowing that it was all expected.
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