Chapter 8: The top scorer in the imperial examination scared them to death
"Yingying, why don't you say something nonsense!" Jiang Dongfang also became anxious.
Jiang Wanying pursed her lips, leaned over and hugged Xu Hongping, rubbing her head against her neck like a spoiled child. "Aunt, I'm not feeling unwell. I'm just worried that if I get married in the future, I won't be able to eat the food you cook anymore."
Xu Hongping was stunned for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief. She patted her back, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Girl, you really scared your aunt to death. Look at what's going on in your head. You're just getting married, not losing your love for us. If you want to eat something, your aunt will make it for you every day!"
Jiang Wanying's nose felt sore, and her tears flowed even more. "I don't want to get married. I want to stay with my uncle and aunt for the rest of my life!"
Xu Hongping was deeply touched by her crying, and her eyes were red. "Silly child, you are still young. We can't be with you forever. We will grow old too. How can we be at ease when you are alone?"
"I know Fang Jiaxing's situation makes you feel uncomfortable, but there are many good men in this world. You may not have met an outstanding one in our village, but there are always people who are better than you. Don't you want to see the world outside?"
She spoke earnestly and sincerely, treating Jiang Wanying as if she were her own daughter. "Aunt believes that you will meet someone who is truly worthy of your lifelong trust. In the future, when we are old, we can also give an explanation to your mother."
Not to mention Jiang Wanying, even the original owner herself had no memory of her mother.
Jiang Wanying had many regrets in terms of family affection, so she didn't want to leave any regrets for the original owner and her family.
Jiang Wanying did not eat the bowl of steamed egg alone, but shared it with Jiang Dongfang and his wife.
"Yingying has grown up and now understands how to be filial to us."
Jiang Dongfang looked at the steamed egg in the bowl, his eyes moistened, and he felt a sense of pride and relief that his daughter was growing up.
Xu Hongping wiped away her tears and said, "Yes, it's finally our turn to eat our eggs."
Jiang Wanying paused as she gripped the spoon. Damn! How could she have forgotten that the original owner had left the eggs for Fang Jiaxing to eat, and after Fang Jiaxing joined the army, she had left the eggs for his mother.
What a love-brain! Chasing an ungrateful person for decades is worse than digging wild vegetables for ten years!
The Jiang couple was delighted with the meal. After the meal, Jiang Wanying took the initiative to do the housework and said she would wash the dishes. Xu Hongping was reluctant to let her do it, but she had no choice but to let her do it.
After this action, they felt that Jiang Wanying had really changed, and it seemed that there was more hope for the future.
Jiang Dongfang had to work on the fields, Xu Hongping worked as an accountant in the village, and Jiang Wanying was the only one left at home.
When the old man of the Jiang family was young, he worked as a cook in a state-owned factory in the city. His sons were all promising, but unfortunately, his only daughter was sent to the countryside right after graduating from high school.
Later, when the old man passed away, the old lady insisted on burying him in his hometown. Jiang Dongfang took his mother and wife back to Junshui Village. His mother had been depressed since her father passed away and refused to go back to the city no matter what.
Jiang Dongfang was worried about his mother being alone, so he stayed in his hometown and took care of her all the time. Fortunately, he made a name for himself in the village and became the leader of a production team. His brothers were also promising, so their family life was the best in the area.
The couple are hardworking and trusted by the villagers. The current village chief is old, and it is said that the position of the next village chief will most likely fall on Jiang Dongfang.
The Jiang brothers do not live together. The second brother, Jiang Congnan, lives in the factory all year round. The third brother built a house on another piece of land in the village. The fourth brother is still unmarried and usually lives in his eldest brother's house during the Chinese New Year.
It was freezing cold outside, and Jiang Wanying huddled in the corner of the kitchen to warm herself by the fire. Although it was not as clean as a modern stove, it was warmer and she felt warm after a while.
"Yingying! What are you doing!"
Jiang Huaichuan's voice came from the yard, and Jiang Wanying replied: "Here's a fire!"
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