After chatting with Qian Duoduo, Jin Jinxiu entered the main room and saw Jiang Sisi reading a book. If she hadn't been holding the book upside down, she would have thought she was a diligent young girl.
Jiang Sisi put down her book and said with a smile, "Auntie."
Jin Jinxiu smiled and said, "Sisi, you're reading!"
Jiang Sisi glanced down at the book lying on its side, her face a little awkward, and nodded haphazardly.
Jin Jinxiu said, "Reading is good! My old man said that reading makes people wise, and what else? There are houses and jade in books."
Jiang Sisi smiled and said, "There are houses of gold and beauties in books."
Jin Jinxiu immediately nodded and said, "Yes, those are the two sentences. Wow, you college students know so much. I've heard these words many times, but I never remembered them."
Jiang Sisi smiled, told Jin Jinxiu that she was going to find Duoduo, and then left.
Entering Qian Duoduo's bedroom, she saw her sweeping the kang (a heated brick bed). The courage she had mustered earlier faltered when she saw Qian Duoduo. How could she bring up what she had overheard?
Qian Duoduo noticed Jiang Sisi walking in, but didn't say anything. She just kept glancing at herself, left and right.
However, Qian Duoduo was just waiting for her to do something. Judging from her behavior, Qian Duoduo's silence gave him the feeling of being a scumbag.
When Jiang Sisi saw Qian Duoduo sweeping the kang (a heated brick bed) diligently, even going over some spots several times, she said, "Duoduo, there's something I want to ask you."
Hearing the other person speak, Qian Duoduo finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked up at Qian Duoduo and asked, "What is it?"
Jiang Sisi pursed her lips and hesitated before saying, "Duoduo, do you think your third brother and I can make it to the end?"
Qian Duoduo was taken aback. She suddenly realized that her mother had just left, and perhaps she had overheard their conversation. However, she said, "Whether you two can make it to the end, I don't know. The most important thing in this marriage is the willingness of both of you."
No one can force a cow to submit, can they?
Jiang Sisi said, "Are you trying to say that forced relationships are never sweet?"
Qian Duoduo said, "It depends on what kind of melon you want to twist. If you twist a bitter melon, then your marriage will be bitter and you will reap bitter fruit. If you twist a sweet melon, then your married life will be sweet and you will reap sweet fruit."
There's a saying: "You reap what you sow."
Jiang Sisi fell silent, pulled over the folded blanket that Qian Duoduo had already prepared, lay down on it, and thought about what Qian Duoduo had said.
Qian Duoduo watched her lying with her back against the wall, without saying a word. She just lay there on the bed, looking at the ceiling, and then, she fell asleep.
Before Jiang Sisi could figure out Qian Duoduo's words, she heard snoring behind her. She turned around and looked at Qian Duoduo, who was lying sprawled out, and wondered what to do. She had never imagined having a boyfriend like Qian Mao before. Back then, her family was well-off, and the men she knew all came from powerful and influential families. A secretary like Qian Mao had never even crossed her mind. Why was she now so desperate for this man?
Once this thought appeared, it seemed to spread like wildfire. She didn't want to stay here any longer, but it seemed that she could only stay here now. After all, she couldn't go back to her parents' place, and school was on holiday. Apart from here, she didn't seem to have anywhere else to go.
Amidst these fluctuating emotions and thoughts, Jiang Sisi eventually fell asleep.
When Jin Jinxiu came in, she saw that both girls were sleeping. She shook her head and went out. After thinking for a moment, she decided to go to He Ying's house so she could have a chat with her.
Guo Ni happened to be there too, so Jin Jinxiu asked, "Guo, what do you think of Jiang Sisi?"
Guo Ni asked, "Second Aunt, what's wrong?"
Jin Jinxiu said, "You said that the third brother found a girlfriend, who is a college student and is Duoduo's roommate. You all live together, so you must have a lot of contact with each other. That's why I wanted to ask around."
Guo Ni said, "Jiang Sisi and I don't really have much contact, because we only interact in the dormitory, and we don't usually go to class together."
Jin Jinxiu said, "Well, you must have some ideas, right?"
Guo Ni said, "Jiang Sisi must have had a pretty good life growing up. When we first arrived at school, she was a bit arrogant and even tried to bully us. But later, because my sister and I weren't easy to bully, she quieted down."
Jin Jinxiu's expression darkened when she heard those words.
Guo Ni added, "She and Duoduo are in the same department and are often together. She, Duoduo, and Lu Fen often go out together, whether it's for meals or to the library, so there's nothing particularly outrageous about it. Later, Duoduo also felt that although her temper wasn't very good, as a friend, even if she had a bad temper, it didn't really concern her."
Jin Jinxiu said, "She has a bad temper?"
Guo Ni said, "She's a bit dramatic. Duoduo calls her a little drama queen, especially towards her parents."
Jin Jinxiu and He Ying exchanged a glance. What would they do if there were another Zhen Qiao?
Jin Jinxiu stood up and said, "That won't do. Even if the third brother likes it, I can't accept it!" After saying that, she was about to walk out.
He Ying grabbed her and said, "Oh, why are you in such a hurry? Third brother isn't home right now. Besides, the girl is still at your house. If you don't accept her, can you just kick her out? That would be like protesting too much!"
Jin Jinxiu sat down angrily, looked at He Ying and said, "Then I'll tell Lao San that I don't agree."
He Ying said, "You're just too anxious. Third brother is away on a business trip right now. You can't let this little thing affect the child. What if you make a mistake?"
Jin Jinxiu said, "This concerns a lifetime, how can it be a trivial matter!"
He Ying patted him on the shoulder: "Is his personal matter more important than the affairs of the entire city? He is now the deputy mayor's secretary. If he makes a mistake, it won't just affect him, but also Deputy Mayor Lu."
Don't do anything foolish. Besides, my eldest son's wife said that Jiang spends more time with Duoduo. Ask Duoduo about it when you get home. Also, you have eyes to observe; you should observe her more closely too.
When Jin Jinxiu returned home, she had a lot on her mind and a headache. When Qian Rao and Qian Sheng came back, they saw Jin Jinxiu lying on the kang (a heated brick bed). This was unusual. Usually, she would already be in the kitchen preparing meals at this time. Was she sick today?
Qian Sheng: "Fourth brother, go to the kitchen and prepare some things. I'm going to check on your mother."
Qian Rao nodded. Fortunately, he often helped his wife cook. In the summer, they usually ate cucumbers, eggplants, and green beans—the same three dishes. He quickly washed and smashed the cucumbers, making them into a cold dish. He also cleaned the eggplants and green beans. He even found a small piece of meat. This was because Jin Jinxiu had specially bought the meat when Qian Duoduo came back and put it in the well to dry, so it wouldn't spoil for two days.
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