While drinking tea, Li Yang stole glances at Jiao's mother.
Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Jiao's mother put down her teacup and scolded, "Just say what you have to say. Do you think I would hide it from you? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Li Yang quickly put down his teacup and asked with a gossipy look on his face, "Who was that man? When he looked at you, his eyes were practically glued to you, his ears turned red, and he seemed unsure what to do with his hands and feet. He was so interesting!"
Jiao's mother rolled her eyes at her and said, "That's my neighbor in Huaigu Village. The father and son have helped us a lot. In the first few years after Shan'er's father passed away, he was the one who helped us. When Shan'er was doing business in town, the father and son helped manage it from beginning to end. They are both honest people. The shop in Guyang County is now managed by them, and they are doing a very good job."
Li Yang chuckled, "You didn't deny it! You're just saying nice things about them, isn't that what I meant?"
For once, Jiao's mother became shy, but she didn't mince words: "Don't laugh at me, but in the years when Yan'er was gone, Shan'er was foolish and didn't know any better, Sanlang was still young, and I was a crazy old woman. If it weren't for them taking care of me, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive today! As long as he asks for my hand in marriage, I'm willing to spend the rest of my life with him!"
Li Yang stopped laughing, took Jiao's mother's hand and said, "As long as you decide what you want to do, I, as your younger sister, will support you unconditionally! You don't need to worry, I think your children are more decisive than you, their mother!"
Jiao's mother smiled gently, her eyes filled with relief.
"Shan'er is so clever! If I hadn't sent her away just now, she might have yelled it out right there!"
Li Yang smiled and said with emotion, "You've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. From now on, enjoy your retirement with the children!"
Mother Jiao shook her head and said helplessly, "You're speaking too soon! After Shan'er and Yan'er get married, there are still seven boys to come. Whether they are their biological mother or godmother, they will all call me 'Mother' in the end. There will be a lot of things to worry about in the future!"
Li Yang was stunned for a moment, then counted on his fingers and exclaimed in amazement, "Good heavens, it really is! That Jiang Yong is quite old now, he seems old enough to be a matchmaker!"
"Who says otherwise! When he comes back this time, I'll have to have a good talk with him. I'll feel more at ease if he settles down and starts a family soon!"
Li Yang got excited and said, "Jiang Yong is Sanlang's brother, and he's close to our Yue'er. I have to help him find a good match!"
"Don't you dare!" Jiao's mother's voice suddenly rose eight octaves.
Meeting Li Yang's questioning gaze, Jiao's mother smiled and said, "You have to think about his background, right? In the end, he's just an orphan. Putting aside his relationship with us, how many people would truly respect him? I don't want to put too much pressure on those children. As long as they like the girl and she has good character, that's fine. I don't care about her family background. They don't need to rely on their future in-laws to live!"
After thinking about it carefully, Li Yang realized that this made sense.
Jiang Yong is a man of his own mind and may not necessarily follow the arrangements of his elders. Moreover, that child is very meticulous and considerate in his dealings with others, has a stable temperament, and is a responsible and dependable person!
It seems that the Rong family in Jiangling has two nieces who are of marriageable age...
Seeing the glint in Li Yang's eyes, Jiao's mother guessed that she was up to something again.
Clearing her throat, Jiao's mother called Fangniang over and whispered a few words to her.
Soon, Fangniang came over carrying a sleeveless cotton vest.
Li Yang's eyes lit up, and his thoughts were drawn back to the present.
"These are clothes? Made for me?"
“You’re always afraid of the cold in winter. This is a cotton vest that’s lightweight and warm, and it won’t make you look bulky when you wear it underneath.”
Li Yang happily tried on the cotton vest and loved it.
"The design is so unique! Was it designed by Shan'er? Do you have any other new designs?"
Jiao's mother nodded to Fangniang, who then handed over the blueprints with a smile.
Once Li Yang saw it, he was immediately captivated and couldn't tear himself away!
In the reception room, Fu Ting and Jiang Huai were exchanging greetings with the Qiao family father and son.
Upon meeting Jiang Huai, Qiao Sheng immediately presented him with a super-sized piggy bank.
Jiang Huai held the piggy bank, which was half the size of his body, with a somewhat blank expression.
Qiao Sheng said with a smile, "The money box can only take in money, not out, so it's the best place to save up. Huai'er, save up more money so you can take good care of your parents in the future!"
Jiang Huai loved to hear that, and his eyes crinkled into a wide smile.
Qiao Shi then gave Jiang Huai a land deed for the mountain in Huaigu Village and the surrounding forests.
Meeting Jiang Shan's shocked gaze, Qiao Shi smiled honestly and said, "Shan'er's fief is in Guyang County, and Huaigu Village is the starting point of your rebirth. The hilltop of Huaigu Village is the witness! Stay here, they will witness your and your child's growth, and your father will be gratified in the afterlife!"
Jiang Shan, accompanied by Jiang Huai, solemnly bowed to Qiao Shi.
Hearing the name "Huaigu Village" still evokes a flood of emotions!
Fu Ting led Jiang Huai to sit down to the side and said with a smile, "Brother Qiao, you're too kind. It's a rare trip to the capital, and you've gone to so much trouble to come here!"
I don't know if I've spent all my savings!
Qiao Shi waved his hand with a smile, "Don't mention it, we are where we are today all thanks to Shan'er! Besides, these were originally intended for Shan'er and the children. Now that I'm back in the capital, I don't plan to go back!"
After saying that, Qiao Shi looked at Jiang Shan earnestly, rubbed his hands and said with a smile, "Shan'er, didn't you open a few branches of Jiang's Private Kitchen in the capital? Why don't you stay here and help me with some work?"
Here it comes!
Jiang Shan thought to himself, then glanced at Fu Ting without leaving a trace, and said, "Uncle Qiao, is it that you don't want to go back for the time being, or are you planning to settle down in the capital? After Brother Sheng gets married and has children, shouldn't you go back to help take care of him?"
Qiao Shi rubbed his hands on his legs and said somewhat anxiously, "Of course I want to settle down in the capital! Asheng has managed the shop in Guyang County very well. He will be fine after he gets married. I don't need to worry about him. It's true!"
Oh my, look how anxious you are!
How did this clod of earth suddenly become intelligent?
Jiang Shan was secretly pleased, but he couldn't show it on his face. It was clear that Uncle Qiao was truly determined to give it his all.
She couldn't help but turn to look at Fu Ting.
Tsk, they're both my children, but she's just a junior, so I'd better not get involved!
Sure enough, Fu Ting stepped forward and started criticizing.
“Brother Qiao, if you want to settle down in the capital, it’s fine if you’re alone, but it’s not easy to live a wealthy and stable life with a family. The capital is different from Guyang County. The rent for a shop here is several hundred taels of silver. I’m afraid you don’t have that kind of money right now.”
That's heartbreaking!
Qiao Shi's expression changed immediately, his face flushed slightly, showing a hint of embarrassment and inferiority.
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