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Jiang Haibo held up the walnuts and said, "You also said that children who like to eat walnuts will grow up to be smart. Now it seems to be true."
"Look, you ate so many walnuts back then, and Jiang Xi is getting smarter and smarter. She's our child, and I know I owe her a lot over the years."
"Now I really want to make amends. Please give me a chance. I still want to peel walnuts for you, peel walnuts for the rest of my life."
Jiang Xi turned sideways and looked at Jiang Haibo's actions coldly. Nothing Jiang Haibo did moved her at all, she just felt disgusted.
When Jiang Xi saw Jiang Haibo took out two walnuts, he sneered inwardly. Jiang Haibo was really well prepared and had done it to this extent. So what would Wu Yaqin's reaction be?
When Wu Yaqin saw the two walnuts in Jiang Haibo's hand, her eyes trembled and the expression on her face was no longer numb. After a while, she smiled softly.
Jiang Haibo thought Wu Yaqin was touched, so he quickly stepped forward and said, "Yaqin, let me peel a walnut for you. Try one. For so many years, every time I saw a walnut, I thought of you, and I was afraid to eat it."
Wu Yaqin stared at Jiang Haibo and smiled softly. Her expression turned cold. She looked at Jiang Haibo and asked, "Do you think my favorite food is walnuts?"
Jiang Haibo was stunned. What did he mean? "Yaqin, didn't you tell me before that your favorite food is walnuts?"
When Wu Yaqin heard this, she laughed again, but it was a very desolate laugh. When Wu Yaqin spoke, her tone was full of disappointment.
"Jiang Haibo, I used to think that even though you were with that woman, you were still sincere to me, and that we once had feelings for each other. But now it seems that I was just overthinking it."
Wu Yaqin pointed at the walnuts in Jiang Haibo's hand and said, "I don't like eating walnuts. When I was pregnant, what I wanted to eat most was meat."
"I don't usually eat meat, but when I was pregnant I always wanted to eat some meat, but I couldn't. That day you were half asleep, and I told you I wanted to eat meat. You said you knew, and when you came back you brought me two walnuts."
"You told me you found what I wanted to eat. At that time, I thought you misheard, but you had good intentions. Later, when I told you I wanted to eat meat, you always brought back walnuts."
"Jiang Haibo, who do you think I am? You don't even know what I want. You're just talking nonsense."
Jiang Haibo's expression changed drastically: "How is that possible? Isn't walnut your favorite food?"
Jiang Haibo was in a state of confusion. He began to doubt and panic. What went wrong?
He remembered Wu Yaqin always telling him she wanted walnuts, so how did she change it to meat? Someone had tampered with his memory, or was he simply misremembering it?
Jiang Haibo was speechless for a moment. His head was buzzing. For the first time, he felt that everything was out of control and he had no idea what was going on.
Tears fell from Wu Yaqin's eyes, her lips trembled, and her eyes were closed. She was talking to Chen Xiulian just now, and suddenly Jiang Haibo came. This was the first time she saw Jiang Haibo in so many years.
Jiang Haibo is still the same as before. Although his hair is a little white, he is still very tall and straight. When his eyes look at you, they are so serious. The moment Wu Yaqin saw Jiang Haibo, she almost couldn't stand steadily. She was afraid that she was dazzled.
It was not until Jiang Haibo called her name that Wu Yaqin came to her senses. It turned out that Jiang Haibo had really come to see her.
Later, Jiang Haibo kept begging her to give him a chance and wanted to be with her again.
Wu Yaqin felt that she had no feelings at all. If Jiang Haibo had come to her in the past, she might have forgiven him as long as he admitted his mistake, but it was different now.
Wu Yaqin sold fermented pork with Jiang Xi, opened a shop together and went to Shanghai together. Wu Yaqin had seen too much, and her world no longer revolved around the stove, the small room, and Jiang Haibo who had passed away.
Her world became bigger and she had more things to worry about. In Wu Yaqin's view, Jiang Haibo's begging was so unnecessary and ridiculous.
The more Jiang Haibo begged, the more Wu Yaqin felt angry instead of touched, because when Wu Yaqin and Jiang Xi depended on each other, Jiang Haibo ignored her.
Now that they are living a good life and are useful, Jiang Haibo has come back and even begged her with a flattering face.
What did Jiang Haibo think she was? Did he think she was a fool? With just a few nice words, she would become the silly woman who only followed him. Unfortunately, he was wrong.
Wu Yaqin opened her eyes and said in a resolute tone, "Jiang Haibo, there's no relationship between you and me anymore. You suddenly broke into my house and said a bunch of incomprehensible things. I'm tired of listening to you. Please leave now. Don't come again next time. You are not welcome here!"
Wu Yaqin's indifferent look completely stunned Jiang Haibo. In his memory, Wu Yaqin was still the woman who obeyed him in everything. Even if he said a few simple words, without even thinking carefully, Wu Yaqin would believe it.
But now, Wu Yaqin is different.
Wu Yaqin looked at her as if she were a dirty thing, which Jiang Haibo could not accept.
There was another reason why Jiang Haibo came to find Wu Yaqin, and that was his extreme confidence in himself. He believed that even if the whole world would not stand on his side, Wu Yaqin would.
Because Wu Yaqin once thought so highly of him that she poured him the water for washing his feet every day.
He still remembered that one winter was very cold and he was almost frozen into an ice cube when he came back from work. Wu Yaqin held his hand without saying a word and used her body to keep him warm.
She even specially left food for him and gathered around the stove so that he could eat warm meals. Wu Yaqin would also make clothes, shoes and socks for him, two sets for each season all year round. The fine and dense needlework was both warm and thoughtful.
Wu Yaqin had been so kind to him before, but who was this cold and indifferent person before him now?
Jiang Haibo stood up shakily, his face full of disbelief: "Yaqin, you can't hate me, you can't look at me like this, others can look at me like this, but you can't!"
"And you obviously like to eat walnuts. You told me that, and I'm not mistaken. You just like to eat walnuts. Wu Yaqin, what you like is walnuts!"
Wu Yaqin was almost laughing with anger: "Jiang Haibo, what do you think of me? How do you think I should treat you now? We are strangers. I don't want to say a word to you."
Jiang Haibo's mind was a mess, and he couldn't listen to Wu Yaqin's words at all. Instead, he said stubbornly: "Anyway, you can't look at me like that, you can't, and you just like to eat walnuts, you like walnuts!"
Wu Yaqin's former attachment to and obedience to Jiang Haibo is the only thing that Jiang Haibo is proud of now.
Even if he was deceived by Chen Xuemei, there was once a woman who was so devoted to him, and he, Jiang Haibo, was still attractive. But now that corner has collapsed, and Jiang Haibo is completely confused.
Wu Yaqin has changed? No, this is not Wu Yaqin! The Wu Yaqin in his memory is the one who likes to eat walnuts. Who is this person? He is not mistaken! Is he mistaken? No, no, he is not mistaken, so why has everything changed?
Jiang Xi walked into the yard and looked at Jiang Haibo coldly, as if he was looking at a stranger: "You'd better leave quickly, or I'll get someone to kick you out." Jiang Xi didn't even want to mention Jiang Haibo's name.
Jiang Haibo was met with Jiang Xi's extremely cold face. He looked at Wu Yaqin again. Wu Yaqin's expression was exactly the same cold as Jiang Xi's. Although she didn't say anything, her attitude was very obvious, disgusted and unwelcome, even Chen Xiulian was the same.
This was not what Jiang Haibo remembered. In his memory, Wu Yaqin would never make this expression to him. She would only speak to him in a soft voice and shyly measure his body. It was definitely not like this.
Jiang Haibo turned around and looked at the surrounding villagers, whose faces were also filled with contempt and disgust.
"How shameless! He was so arrogant when he left, but now he's back kneeling and begging for mercy. Isn't it just because he saw Jiang Xi's success?"
"Didn't I hear he became the factory director? Why is he like this now..."
"What kind of factory director is that? He's just a green-headed turtle. He thinks he's a smart guy, but in fact, he's just raising someone's son for nothing. Hehe, even a fool in the village knows not to raise someone's son for nothing. This guy is probably worse than a fool!"
Jiang Haibo completely collapsed. He cried out, "I've come to the wrong place. You're not the people I'm looking for. I've found the wrong person. Wu Yaqin likes walnuts. She likes to eat walnuts, not any meat. No way!"
Jiang Haibo stumbled out of the door with a crazy look on his face. This was not the village he was familiar with, and the person he saw was not the familiar Wu Yaqin. Where had the Wu Yaqin who respected him in the past gone?
What Jiang Haibo missed was not Wu Yaqin, but the feeling that people would follow his lead whenever he opened his mouth. However, such days would never come back. No matter how much Jiang Haibo regretted it, he could only run away like a stray dog.
As Jiang Haibo left, the villagers who were watching the fun also dispersed tactfully. What a joke! Jiang Xi's previous achievements were well known to everyone in the village. Just now, when they were watching the fun, they only dared to point at Jiang Haibo and discuss him.
Now all the people who could discuss the matter have fled. If they were still standing here, it would be terrible if Jiang Xi spotted them and beat them up. Besides, Jiang Xi is now the factory director. It is said that the welfare benefits of the workers in the factory are very good. Many people in the village want to go there, and they dare not offend Jiang Xi at all.
Jiang Xi calmly closed the door. Chen Xiulian supported Wu Yaqin and couldn't help asking, "Yaqin, I remember you liked eating walnuts. Why did you say you didn't like it just now?"
Wu Yaqin smiled faintly: "Mom, I did like eating walnuts before, but now I like to eat meat."
Wu Yaqin lowered her eyes. She had lied to Jiang Haibo. This was her small revenge. Jiang Haibo's betrayal and departure almost shattered her heart, making her doubt what was real and what was fake in the world before her.
Now she also wants to plant a seed in Jiang Haibo, so that he can also taste the feeling when the things he believed in suddenly changed and he found that it was not as he thought, but that's all.
Wu Yaqin no longer had any feelings for Jiang Haibo, especially after she discovered that Jiang Haibo wanted to take her daughter away. That child belonged to her. She and Jiang Xi depended on each other and had come this far together. She would not allow Jiang Haibo to take advantage of her daughter.
Chen Xiulian smiled with relief: "It's good that you can think it through." Her daughter was the most honest and kind-hearted. She had to swallow her anger and endure the hardship. She had lived a miserable life in the first half of her life because of Jiang Haibo, but now she has finally come out of it and can live a good life.
Jiang Xi also heard the call between Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian. He observed Wu Yaqin's expression. Wu Yaqin's expression was indifferent. She was not affected by Jiang Haibo. Instead, she greeted Jiang Xi and the others happily: "Xixi, you are finally back. And Yu'an, have you eaten?"
Jiang Xi and Qi Yu'an said, "We've had lunch."
That is, they haven't had dinner yet. Chen Xiulian said, "You've worked hard, take a break first, we'll go cook for you. I happened to buy some spare ribs for lunch today and haven't finished them yet. Isn't Yu'an's favorite to eat my stewed spare ribs? I'll make some for you now."
Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian were busy preparing dinner, their tone cheerful, not taking what had just happened to heart at all.
Jiang Xi finally felt relieved. Although she was unhappy to see Jiang Haibo, she was truly happy to see Wu Yaqin like this.
Her mother used to be a traditional woman who put her husband first. She would rather abandon her emotions, feelings, and interests to protect the whole family. She was wholeheartedly good to Jiang Haibo. Even if she said a few words to Jiang Haibo, Wu Yaqin would refute her.
But now Wu Yaqin has completely let go of Jiang Haibo and her previous thoughts.
Jiang Xi was very happy, her eyes were shining. She did it and really took her mother to see the new world. And Wu Yaqin is now also living in the new world. It’s great.
Qi Yu'an was also happy for Jiang Xi when he saw her happy face. It was great that the brave Comrade Jiang not only changed her own destiny, but also changed the destiny of her entire family. She even helped many people and helped them change their destiny as well.
And soon, the exam that will change the fate of millions of people is coming.
In July, the cicadas chirped constantly, the sun hung high in the sky all day, emitting scorching heat, and the college entrance examination arrived as scheduled.
Jiang Xi's pre-exam results were very good, so she felt very relaxed this time and had planned to go into the exam lightly, but the people around her all acted as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Wu Yaqin couldn't sleep for two consecutive days and had dark circles under her eyes every day. She had to make sure Jiang Xi finished his three meals a day and kept telling him not to eat anything outside, fearing that he would have diarrhea during the exam.
Chen Xiulian, who has always been calm, is not so calm anymore. No one knows what she mutters to herself every day, mostly praying to the gods in heaven to bless her granddaughter to get into high school.
On the day of the exam, Jiang Xi left Wuji Zaolu Restaurant in Changfeng County. Before leaving, Xie Xiaoju pulled Jiang Xi aside and secretly stuffed something into her hand.
Jiang Xi saw that it was a red paper package. Xie Xiaoju said, "Jiang Xi, this is something I specially asked someone to make for you. It will surely bless you to have a smooth exam."
Nowadays, people are advocating to break feudal superstitions, so Xie Xiaoju didn't dare to do these things in a high-profile manner. However, she heard that the fairy lady was particularly effective, so she went there specifically to ask for a talisman for passing the high school entrance exam.
Jiang Xi was a little amused and said, "Forget about it. During the exam, they will check what I brought. If it is found out, it will be very troublesome."
Xie Xiaoju had never taken the college entrance examination, so she didn't know this would happen. She could only stuff the small red paper bag into Jiang Xi's hand and say, "Then put it in your hand and touch it. It's best to grab it and let the spiritual energy come out. Bless you."
Jiang Xi said helplessly: "Okay, I have already reviewed it. Don't worry, I will definitely do well in the exam."
But Xie Xiaoju suddenly started to tear up. Jiang Xi was puzzled: "What's wrong?"
Xie Xiaoju choked up: "Jiang Xi, you are the best person to me. You pulled me out of that quagmire and let me live such a good life. I hope you are well, I hope you get better and better, I hope you can get into college and live a better and better life."
Xie Xiaoju started to cry as she spoke. Jiang Xi was moved and amused, and patted Xie Xiaoju on the back: "I know, I know you are doing this for my own good. I received your blessing. I also touched the little red envelope just now. Don't worry, she will bless me."
Xie Xiaoju finally stopped crying and wiped her tears: "Jiang Xi, you must be fine."
Jiang Xi: "I'm not going to the battlefield, you don't have to do this."
Xie Xiaoju said seriously, "How can it not be like going to the battlefield? The college entrance examination is like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge. It's very hard and difficult."
Xie Xiaoju's mouth pursed as if she was about to cry again. Jiang Xi quickly said, "Stop, stop, stop. I have to go to the exam room. If I delay, I won't be able to get in."
Xie Xiaoju hurriedly wiped the tears from her face and said, "Then I won't waste your time. Let's go now."
When Jiang Xi and Xie Xiaoju went out, they saw Liu Hongxia, who also looked worried. Liu Hongxia was so nervous that her teeth were chattering.
Jiang Xi quickly said, "Stop, I know what you want to say. Don't worry, I will do well in the exam."
Liu Hongxia opened her mouth: "I believe you, Jiang Xi, you will definitely do very well in the exam." Because you are the smartest and most powerful person I have ever met.
Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian were already waiting anxiously at the door. When they saw Jiang Xi coming out, they hurriedly said, "Hurry up, or you'll be late."
If Xie Xiaoju didn't have to look after the store, she would have also wanted to send Jiang Xi to the examination room. Now she could only watch Jiang Xi and Wu Yaqin leave.
Originally, Jiang Xi didn't want Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiu Lian to send her off, but the two insisted, so Jiang Xi had no choice but to let Chen Xiu Lian and Wu Yaqin send her to the examination room.
Wu Yaqin was extremely worried along the way: "Are the things ready? Are you feeling unwell now?"
"Are you nervous? Didn't you drink water this morning? Go to the bathroom before you go to the exam room. Don't feel like going to the bathroom in the middle of the exam."
Chen Xiulian also reminded: "Your mother is right, go to the bathroom before the exam, otherwise it will affect the exam."
Jiang Xi smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandma, I'm ready."
Chen Xiulian was still a little worried: "If I had known earlier, I would have asked Youli and Yaoguo to come along, and Niu'er should have asked for leave to come along. Our whole family will support you and give you courage. You won't be afraid of any monsters or demons."
Jiang Xi was very upset. It was okay if Wu Youli and Nuoer came along, but what would happen if Wu Yaoguo came along?
Wu Yaoguo is a show-off by nature and particularly likes to create a big scene. When he learned that Jiang Xi was going to take the college entrance examination, he said that he must go to cheer Jiang Xi on.
The so-called cheering was to hang banners outside the examination room and ask several female workers in the factory to wear cheongsams, which meant victory. When Jiang Xi thought of such a scene, the corners of his eyes could not help twitching, and he sternly rejected Wu Yaoguo's suggestion.
After walking outside the examination room, Jiang Xi said to Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian, "Mom, Grandma, don't wait here. I'm going into the examination room first. You can find a cool place to stand or go back to the store directly."
Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian couldn't just go back to the store, so they just replied vaguely: "Don't worry about us, take the exam well, don't be careless, and be more careful."
Jiang Xi nodded: "I understand."
The worry in Wu Yaqin and Chen Xiulian's eyes made Jiang Xi feel warm in her heart, as if she had really become very small, with her family by her side to protect her and her friends also caring about her very much.
The cicadas in July are chirping sweetly and the air is warm. This is a brand new July, not the cold winter of her previous life. Jiang Xi walked into the examination room with her head held high, facing the sun. A new life, a new life, a new world, she has come.
Lin Hongmei was assigned to the same examination room as Jiang Xi. She was a little nervous as this college entrance examination was a do-or-die battle for her.
She had a falling out with her family over the exam. If she didn't do well in the college entrance examination again, Lin Hongmei would have nowhere to go, or she would have to compromise with her family and find someone to marry, which was something Lin Hongmei would never want to happen.
Noticing Lin Hongmei's nervousness, Jiang Xi comforted her: "Don't be nervous. Teacher Xia has already told me your pre-exam results. You did very well. Make good use of your strengths in math and you will definitely get good grades."
Lin Hongmei has good grades in all subjects, but the most outstanding one is mathematics. Lin Hongmei especially likes doing math problems. For her, doing math problems is a relaxing way to relax.
Whenever she has time, Lin Hongmei will study math problems, so her math grades are very good, even a few points higher than Jiang Xi.
Because of Jiang Xi's encouragement, Lin Hongmei relaxed a lot: "I will do well in the exam and will not let you down for your help. I will also always remember the help of Wu Ji Zao Lu and will definitely get good grades to repay those who helped me."
Lin Hongmei is not a nerd who only knows how to study. On the contrary, she is very perceptive and knows how to return a favor. Although she didn't say it very clearly, Jiang Xi also understood what Lin Hongmei meant.
The two girls smiled at each other and encouraged each other to enter the examination room.
The college entrance examination finally ended after two days. The moment I put the pen down, there was a click, and the next step was to wait for the results.
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