Wang Jingjing, the former granddaughter-in-law's current sister-in-law, is the daughter brought into the Wang family by her former granddaughter-in-law's mother-in-law. In other words, Wang Jingjing is not of the Wang family bloodline. However, this has nothing to do with the Xiao family. She just can't understand why the girl in front of her has fallen in love with her Xiao Yu.
Logically speaking, the Wang family and the Xiao family had little interaction. The Wang family's child and their Xiao Yu were not friends. At most, the two families would nod and greet each other when they met in the compound, but there was no further interaction.
Moreover, this girl is younger than their Xiao Yu, and there's the issue of the girl's sister-in-law being her former daughter-in-law. Neither the Wang family nor their Xiao family would agree to the two families' children dating.
After all, the Chen family was in the middle!
If the Xiao family and the Wang family were to become related by marriage, it would inevitably be awkward when the elders of the three families met.
Wang Jingjing's eyes reddened: "Grandma Luo, I, I just came to visit you, Grandpa Xiao, and Uncle Xiao. I have nothing to do with Brother Xiao..." After all, she was a girl, how could she not care about her reputation?
Besides, there was a third person present, and Wang Jingjing felt she needed to explain clearly to save face. She said, "By the way, I haven't told you yet, Grandma Luo."
I'm friends with Song Lan from my aunt's family. My brother recently transferred to work at the machinery factory's staff hospital, and he and Song Lan are now colleagues. I just arrived here yesterday to help my mom bring some things to my brother..."
Seeing that Grandma Luo was about to say something, Wang Jingjing quickly stood up and said goodbye: "I left early this morning and have to hurry back, otherwise my brother will be worried when he gets home from get off work at noon and sees that I'm not there. Goodbye Grandma Luo, goodbye Auntie!"
Without pausing, she finished speaking in one breath, then gripped her bag tightly, forced a smile, and walked out of the Xiao family's thatched hut.
"Comrade Wang! Comrade Wang, wait a minute!"
Li Xiumei greeted Grandma Luo and then quickly went out to catch up with Wang Jingjing.
However, after leaving the Xiao family's thatched house, Wang Jingjing ran directly into the village and then ran all the way to the village entrance.
Unable to catch up with Wang Jingjing, Li Jumei finally stopped on the village road, watching Wang Jingjing's departing figure with a complicated expression.
She didn't quite understand what Old Mrs. Luo was thinking.
There was a young girl who came all the way from the capital because she was worried about her eldest grandson. The girl's character seemed fine, so why did she say those things?
Not suitable?
Li Jumei pondered it, and the more she pondered, the more perplexed she became.
One is a divorced gay man with a child who is remarrying.
She looked like a virgin.
Since the woman is interested and they used to live in the same compound, and the man agrees, wouldn't it be good for them to get married? Besides, maybe after they get married, the woman can ask her elders to help the Xiao family with some connections, and before long, the Xiao family might return to the capital.
Unable to fathom Old Mrs. Luo's thoughts, Li Jumei turned away from Wang Jingjing's retreating figure and headed back towards her home.
After all, I've taken half a day off, and there are less than two hours left before lunchtime. Rather than going back to work, I might as well go home and rest, and prepare lunch in advance.
Anyway, their family only needs a few less work points from her, it's not like they can't make ends meet!
"Jingjing... Sister Jingjing, is that you?"
Because she twisted her left ankle while working yesterday, Yuan Xiaoya was given special leave by the brigade leader to rest at the educated youth compound. At this moment, she was about to hop to the village clinic on a single crutch when she saw a familiar face about to run past her. Her mouth reacted faster than her brain, and she immediately shouted out.
Okay, Yuan Xiaoya was calling out tentatively to avoid the embarrassment of calling the wrong person.
"Are you calling me?"
Wang Jingjing had already run past Yuan Xiaoya, but upon hearing the sound behind her, she stopped, turned around, and looked at Yuan Xiaoya.
"Yes, doesn't Sister Jingjing recognize me?"
Yuan Xiaoya forced a smile, trying to make herself look as cute and innocent as possible.
"I don't know you. Who are you?"
Clearly, Wang Jingjing did not mistake Yuan Xiaoya for someone else.
"I am Yuan Xiaoya. Sister Jingjing, do you remember who I am now?"
If the Yuan family hadn't encountered some misfortune, she wouldn't have acted so humbly.
In fact, the Wang family and the Yuan family were of similar status in the compound, and their relationship was fairly good. However, Wang Jingjing was a bit older than Yuan Xiaoya, so they didn't spend much time playing together on weekdays.
Therefore, Wang Jingjing and Yuan Xiaoya cannot be called friends. They only know each other because of the relationship between their families, and they can only exchange a few words when they meet in the compound!
Since Yuan Xiaoya went to the countryside, she relied on her family's support and treated going to work as a game. She was inconsistent in her work, often going to restaurants in town by bicycle and taking care of herself. Naturally, she lived a relaxed and carefree life, and her appearance was almost the same as when she was in Beijing.
Since losing her family's support, Yuan Xiaoya was unwilling to spend money lavishly anymore, fearing that she would run out of money and starve. She also dared not skip work, lest she not receive much food.
As a result, her life is definitely not as refined as before. Now she not only dresses more casually, but her complexion has also become less fair and delicate, and the light in her eyes has become dull.
This is why Wang Jingjing didn't recognize her at first.
"You are...you are Xiaoya?"
Wang Jingjing had already composed herself the moment she turned around. Looking at the girl standing opposite her, who was thin, with a slightly sallow complexion and not very bright eyes, she couldn't help but show surprise in her eyes.
"Am I getting really ugly?"
Touching her cheek, Yuan Xiaoya forced a smile and said, "I must be much uglier than before, otherwise, Sister Jingjing wouldn't have failed to recognize me."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jingjing was clearly a little uncomfortable, but she quickly regained her composure and said apologetically, "You're still the same as before. I was just focused on catching the bus and running ahead without noticing you."
"Sister Jingjing, you don't need to comfort me."
Yuan Xiaoya smiled, but it was a bitter smile. She said, "Working in the fields, being exposed to the wind and sun is like a daily routine. I don't even need to look in the mirror to know how rough my skin has become."
She paused for a moment and then asked Wang Jingjing, "Jingjing, how did you end up in Shisong Village?"
I've come to visit a friend's parents.
Wang Jingjing replied casually.
Yuan Xiaoya: "You have a friend in this village? Who is she? Maybe I know her!"
Wang Jingjing opened her mouth to answer, but suddenly swallowed the words back down. She glanced at Yuan Xiaoya's crutch and asked, "Is your foot injured?"
"It's just a sprain, nothing serious."
Yuan Xiaoya shook her head nonchalantly and said, "Can I ask Sister Jingjing about something?"
"you say."
Wang Jingjing nodded.
"Is Aunt Zhang Hua doing well lately? Has she... has she mentioned my relationship with Brother Dongze to Aunt Wen Mei?"
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