Chen Jianguo was still a child after all, and he forgot everything as soon as he heard that there was something delicious to eat.
Grandma Xu walked into the kitchen and saw Xu Xinning sitting by the stove helping to tend the fire. She smiled and asked, "Nannan, have you thought it through?"
Xu Xinning knew that the old lady Xu was referring to her agreement to date Mu Jingheng, and she nodded shyly.
Grandma Xu was very happy. She liked Mu Jingheng very much. She felt that although the child looked lively and had a sweet tongue, he was actually very calm and composed at heart. She could tell from how he usually handled things.
Grandma Xu thought Jiang Juecheng was also very composed, but Mu Jingheng was different. Jiang Juecheng was too serious and too bound by convention; such people are generally not flexible enough and sometimes don't know how to adapt. Mu Jingheng, on the other hand, never followed the rules. His ideas were very novel, and whatever he was willing to do, he often did better than others. Being with him always gave people a sense of novelty.
Grandma Xu had considered having Mu Jingheng as her grandson-in-law, but seeing Xu Xinning's lukewarm attitude towards him, she thought there was no chance for them.
Later, Jiang Juecheng came. She saw that Xu Xinning and he seemed to get along quite well, and she thought that the two of them could get together. She thought that this grandson-in-law was not bad.
After the incident yesterday, she saw Xu Xinning asleep leaning against Mu Jingheng with tears on her face. At that moment, she knew that her granddaughter liked Mu Jingheng.
Xu Xinning's family knows her personality well. If she didn't have feelings for Mu Jingheng, she would never have been able to rely on him for even a moment.
Grandma Xu walked to Xu Xinning's side, patted her head, and said softly, "My little girl has grown up. Xiao Heng is a good boy. Get along well with him. However, if you suffer any grievances, don't suffer in silence. You have your family. Your family is your support."
Xu Xinning rested her head on Grandma Xu's shoulder, wrapped her arms around Grandma Xu's waist, and softly hummed in agreement.
Xu Xinning feels that she is very lucky. Whether in her past life or this life, her family has always been very good to her.
Ever since Xu Xinning agreed to date Mu Jingheng, he's become incredibly clingy. After escaping the torment from Xu Mingyang and Jiang Juecheng, he runs to the kitchen to find Xu Xinning, following her wherever she goes.
Grandpa Xu hummed twice, then glanced at Grandma Xu and held back from saying what he wanted to say. He simply turned and left.
Grandma Xu actually quite enjoys watching the young couple's clingy behavior.
When Chen Jianguo arrived at the Xu family home, he saw Mu Jingheng following Xu Xinning. He pouted and said to the old lady Xu with great dissatisfaction, "Aunt, my brother should be back soon. He wrote last time saying he wanted to come home to visit his family."
Grandma Xu: "Guoqing hasn't been back for a long time. I wonder how he's doing in the army?"
Chen Jianguo: "Auntie, my brother is working really hard. He said that if this mission is successful, he might be promoted to platoon leader."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Xu exclaimed happily, "Oh! Really? Guoqing is amazing!"
Chen Jianguo added, "I also think my brother is amazing. He's completely focused on his career now. Uncle Xu is his idol, and he says he wants to become a hero like Uncle Xu. However, I think a man should settle down and start a family before building a career. Otherwise, no matter how well he does in his career, it won't be fulfilling if the girl he likes is taken away by someone else."
Grandma Xu was amused by Chen Jianguo's old-fashioned words, "Our Jianguo knows so much, he might even be better than your brother in the future."
Chen Jianguo carefully observed Old Madam Xu's expression and said cautiously, "Aunt, I think it's a bit early for Sister Ningning to be dating. There are plenty of good men in the world. She can't just focus on the one in front of her. Besides, a man should be like my brother and Brother Zexi, with a broad mind, unlike some people who just try to be clever."
Xu Laosan's heart skipped a beat. Was the "certain people" Chen Jianguo was referring to Mu Jingheng? Xu Laosan remembered that Chen Jianguo had always been a huge fan of Mu Jingheng. What was wrong with this man today? Could it be that he was heartbroken because of Aunt Wang Ying's disappearance?
Grandma Xu finally understood. The child had said so much because he wanted to give his older brother a chance!
Grandma Xu smiled. She never interfered in the marriages of the younger generation. If Xu Xinning had taken a liking to Chen Guoqing, she would have been very happy. They lived next door to each other, and were practically family. It was a pity that the two young people didn't click!
However, Grandma Xu was very happy for the Chen family. Although the two brothers were not born to the same mother, they truly lived up to the ideal of brotherly love and respect, and nothing could be more precious than that.
Grandma Xu said to Chen Jianguo, "Our Jianguo is a good boy. He is so thoughtful of his brother at such a young age. If your brother knew, he would definitely be very touched. However, we outsiders can't make decisions about matters of the heart. Your sister Ningning likes brother Mu, and brother Mu likes your sister Ningning. That's enough."
Upon hearing what Grandma Xu said, Chen Jianguo became anxious. "Aunt, we are not outsiders, we are family. My brother really likes Sister Ningning. When we were little, he would hide the candy he got and give it to Sister Ningning so that I wouldn't get any."
Grandma Xu laughed heartily. Xu Xinning was the only girl in both families, and they used to live in the same military compound. After retiring, they lived together again, so both families doted on Xu Xinning. It was common for Chen Guoqing, as the elder brother, to favor Xu Xinning. Unexpectedly, Chen Jianguo had the idea of making Xu Xinning his sister-in-law.
Mu Jingheng never expected that someone would try to steal his girlfriend just because he went back to his room with Xu Xinning. He had it so tough; he had countless rivals, both open and covert, and he also had to guard against his rival's younger brother trying to steal his girlfriend.
Mu Jingheng looked at Chen Jianguo and said irritably, "Kid, your brother has no chance. Your sister Ningning is mine now."
Chen Jianguo stubbornly refused to admit defeat, saying, "We're not married yet, who can say what will happen in the future!"
Jiang Juecheng and Xu Mingyang joined in the fun after hearing about it.
Jiang Juecheng smiled and said, "Jianguo is right, anything is possible before marriage."
Mu Jingheng glared at Jiang Juecheng, realizing he couldn't take this brother anymore. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll call home in a couple of days and have my father come to propose marriage right away."
Xu Xinning couldn't bear to look at this guy anymore, so she pulled him to sit in front of the stove and said, "You idiot, go and start the fire!"
Mu Jingheng looked at Xu Xinning and smiled foolishly. When no one was looking, he squeezed Xu Xinning's hand. His wife's hand was small, soft, and very warm. He liked it so much that he didn't want to let go.
When Xu Xinning withdrew her hand, she pinched the back of his hand hard and glared at him irritably.
Mu Jingheng quickly said, "Xin'er, how about I make you some stewed sweet potatoes?"
Xu Laosan immediately said, "Future brother-in-law, I want one too."
Mu Jingheng's mouth was practically stretched to his ears with a grin. As long as Xu Laosan called him brother-in-law, he would find a way to get him dragon meat, even if Xu wanted to eat it.
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