Guo Ni said, "Come on, let me raise a glass. Last semester, our Duoduo achieved excellent grades, ranking first in the entire department and winning a scholarship. This is something to celebrate, so I'm really enjoying this meal!"
Upon hearing Guo Ni's words, Qian Mao's expression turned serious. Years of work experience allowed him to quickly compose himself. Apart from Lu Yuan, who had been observing him closely, only Qian Duoduo, who had lived with him since childhood, had noticed his dark expression just moments before.
Lu Fen said with a smile, "That's right, Qian Duoduo is a big spender in our dormitory 203. Not only does she get scholarships, but she also gets a cut from the tofu shop in Beian Village. Wow, I'm so jealous."
Everyone laughed when they heard Lu Fen's words, except for Jiang Sisi, who clenched her fists. Her parents hadn't sent her any living expenses since that incident. If it weren't for Qian Mao giving her 100 yuan, plus the university stipend, she didn't know what her life would be like now. So she had to curry favor with Qian Mao to ensure her livelihood.
Qian Mao's ability to read people was something he had honed since childhood. He could sense Jiang Sisi's sudden change in expression; she was jealous of Duoduo!
Tian Rong: "These ribs taste great! They're tender and flavorful, almost just like the ones I make in my own big iron pot at home!"
With her topic in mind, everyone started reaching for the big iron pot with their chopsticks. Qian Mao used a pair of unused chopsticks to first add a chicken leg to Jiang Sisi, and then added a piece of spare rib to Qian Duoduo.
Jiang Sisi whispered, "Qian Mao, I don't want to eat chicken legs. Can you add a piece of spare rib for me?"
Qian Mao nodded and added a piece of spare rib for her. Jiang Sisi said, "This piece is too small. I want the big one."
Qian Mao didn't object and put another piece on her plate.
Jiang Sisi said, "Qian Mao, I want to eat shredded green beans." "Qian Mao, can you pour me a drink?" "Qian Mao, I also want to eat ribs."
The cloyingly sweet name "Qian Mao" written by Jiang Sisi on the table made everyone's stomachs rumble. The first one to lose her temper was the straightforward Lu Fen. Just as she was about to say something, she felt her leg being kicked. Judging from the direction, it must have been her younger brother who was eating a chicken leg with his head down. She could only lower her head in frustration, turning her frustration into appetite and eating heartily.
Qian Duoduo and Guo Ni were speechless with frustration. They were the ones who spent the money, yet they still had to suffer like this. Guo Ni gave Qian Duoduo a look that only she could understand: "Next time we go out to eat, can we not bring this drama queen along?"
Qian Duoduo blinked: I don't want to bring it either, but I really have no choice!
Guo Ni glanced at the patient Qian Mao and thought to herself: Wow!
The meal didn't end very harmoniously. When Qian Mao was about to pay the bill, Jiang Sisi stopped him and said, "Qian Mao, this meal is Duo Duo's treat to thank everyone for helping her harvest the rice. You can't let everyone not feel her gratitude!"
Besides, you need to save all your money; we're going to buy a house in Harbin someday. Otherwise, where will we live after we get married?
After Qian Duoduo paid the money, she heard Jiang Sisi's words and immediately said, "My third brother doesn't have a house, so why don't you stay in Beian Village for now? It'll be a good opportunity for you to fulfill your filial duty to my third brother."
Jiang Sisi's expression was not good: "How can that be? I'm not going to such a rural place as Beian Village. I've lived in the city since I was a child. I can't get used to rural life."
Qian Duoduo's expression also turned sour, and she turned and left.
Jiang Sisi realized that her words had gone too far and wanted to make amends with Qian Duoduo. However, she couldn't bear to part with Qian Mao, who had finally appeared. Besides, Qian Duoduo couldn't accept what she had just said, and she also needed to coax Qian Mao. Seeing that Guo Ni and the others had gone after Qian Duoduo, she looked at Qian Mao with teary eyes and said, "Qian Mao."
Qian Mao smiled and slowly walked forward. His pace wasn't fast, and Jiang Sisi, despite her hesitation, was able to keep up. This pace gave Jiang Sisi a glimmer of hope, and she called out again, "Qian Mao."
Seeing that no one was around, Qian Mao stopped and said, "Hmm."
Jiang Sisi stood in front of Qian Mao, not far from him. She looked up at him and said, "It's not that I dislike your home, it's just that I really can't get used to living there. I can't use the bathroom there, I can't use the outhouse there, and the smell of pig manure in the house is too strong."
Qian Mao nodded. He knew that Jiang Sisi had always lived in the city. Going to the countryside might be nice for a short time, but she would definitely find it difficult to get used to it in the long run. That was nothing to worry about, and it wasn't a reason for him to be angry.
Jiang Sisi didn't sense that Qian Mao was angry. She said, "Actually, I've thought about it too. We can buy a bigger house in Harbin and bring your mother over to live with us. I heard from Qian Rao's wife that your mother took care of my eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, and her during their pregnancies and postpartum periods. I think she has experience too. If we live together, she can help take care of our children when we have them. After all, the city is much better than the countryside."
Hearing this, Qian Mao lowered his head and looked into Jiang Sisi's bright eyes, saying, "My parents have four sons, but only the fourth one is still in the countryside. It's not that we don't have the ability to bring him out, nor that he can't come out; it's just that he stays at home to take care of our parents so they can enjoy their old age."
Jiang Sisi: "Your mother isn't very old, and you're often away on business trips. There's no one to help me take care of the child. I also want someone to help me."
Qian Mao: "My sister-in-law is also very busy, and she didn't ask my mother to come over and help her. What makes you so outstanding that my mother would come over to be your nanny?"
Jiang Sisi was taken aback. This was the first time Qian Mao had spoken to her in such a tone. She said, "Your fourth son only graduated from junior high school, and his wife isn't necessarily highly educated either. In the countryside, she has to work in the fields, take care of the children, and do other chores. Living with me, she only has to cook and take care of the children. Isn't that much easier?"
Qian Mao shook his head and said, "Don't think about my mother's matter. Let's not even talk about the fact that we haven't reached the point of discussing marriage yet. Even if we had, my mother can go wherever she wants. That's her freedom."
Jiang Sisi was taken aback: "What do you mean? We're not at the point of discussing marriage yet?"
Qian Mao looked into her eyes and said, "Jiang Sisi, I used to think that although you were a little spoiled, it was harmless, and I even liked your spoiled nature. But you have changed now. Ever since the accident at your home last time, you have completely changed."
"Have I changed?" Jiang Sisi murmured.
“Yes, actually many people can sense the changes in you, but everyone is just being tolerant. But they aren’t your parents, and they can’t tolerate you indefinitely!” Qian Mao said in a deep voice.
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