Jiang Yi touched the back of his head; the scar was still there, but it was actually no longer a big problem.
"I'm almost fully recovered; the rest will just take time to heal."
"Sister, just rest and relax. Only by calming down will you avoid affecting the child and be able to come home sooner."
Yang Lan was well aware of this, but she still couldn't get over it. Even if their relationship as husband and wife over the past year couldn't compare to that of his brothers, the child in her belly was his own flesh and blood. The county town was so small; it was impossible that they hadn't received any news at all.
Jiang Yi saw through her thoughts at a glance and didn't say anything to comfort her. Anyway, that family would soon be in trouble, so why waste words?
Jiang Yi was unaware that even before he had begun his new life, many people already wanted to join him.
Jiang Yin entered the ward with a dark face, put down the lunchbox, and told Jiang Yi to go back and rest first.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Yang Lan turned to look at her.
Jiang Yin: "It's nothing, just a bunch of boring people."
Yang Lan, "Is it Xie Dacheng~~"
“No,” Jiang Yin’s face paled even more. The Xie family’s indifference showed that they truly did not want the child.
That makes sense; it's harder to find someone else while the child is still around. No wonder he signed the waiver so readily.
"Don't overthink it," Jiang Yin said, her voice softening as she remained concerned for her daughter. "With your dad and me here, we'll definitely take good care of you."
I was angry at those women. It was as if Ah Yi would be doing them a favor by marrying into their family, and that he'd even help me take care of my nephew. They made it sound so good, trying to take advantage of me while acting all righteous.
Yang Lan said, "Mom, Ayi is getting old. If he hadn't joined the army, his child might already be in school. If he found someone suitable, he'd be married by now."
Jiang Yin sighed, "How could I not know? I'm more anxious than anyone else. He's the only son in the Jiang family now. If I don't see him get married, how can I explain it to your maternal grandfather and the others?"
But the people they introduce are all people whose backgrounds they know well. Some of the girls are good, but their families are not good, and they will only drag A-Yi down.
Ah Yi has suffered for so many years; what he needs are loving elders, not scheming people.
Yang Lan then remembered something: "Xie Dacheng once asked me if he wanted to marry his cousin to Ayi, but I refused. With his cousin's attitude, it's unbelievable that he dared to make that request."
Looking back now, it seems a bit ridiculous. It turns out that Xie Dacheng made it so obvious back then that only his family mattered to him.
"Alright, this isn't something we can decide. Ayi has her own opinions," Jiang Yin said, stopping the conversation so her daughter wouldn't get upset.
Ah Yi defied her advice and chose to join the army, which shows he had his own opinions. As his aunt, she could only offer advice and help from behind; interfering too much wouldn't be good.
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As soon as Jiang Yicai arrived at the courtyard, it was quickly surrounded by people.
I never imagined that in just a few years, that shy little boy would grow to be over 1.8 meters tall, with a strong and resolute face that would leave a lasting impression.
"Jiang Yi, you're not leaving again this time, are you?" The neighbors who heard the news all came over, some of them asking the question knowing the answer already.
Many people didn't recognize Jiang Yi. He smiled and said, "I'm not leaving. I hope you all will take good care of me in the future."
"It's only right. You're back to repair the house, right? Since everyone's free right now, just let us know if you need anything, and we'll lend a hand."
Zhou Jinfeng squeezed to the front; he had rushed over as soon as he heard the news.
Jiang Yi had just returned, and everything was unfamiliar, making this the most crucial time to build a good relationship.
"I've already found two craftsmen to come and help, so I won't trouble you all. Everyone's busy at the end of the year." Jiang Yi knew all too well that favors were hard to repay, and besides, it wasn't a big deal. He just needed to find a place to stay first, and he could work on things slowly later.
When Zhou Jinfeng saw him trying to talk to him, he simply squeezed over and stood opposite him, saying, "You may not remember me, but I am your Uncle Zhou. You don't need to be polite with us. More people means more help."
Jiang Yi greeted them with the same smile, "It's not that I'm being polite to you uncles and elders, but as you've all seen, my aunt usually comes over to take care of me. I just need to settle in a few simple places and I can live comfortably."
I appreciate your kindness. From now on, we're all neighbors, and if I ever need anything, I'll definitely come to you for advice.
Those who understand the nuances will grasp the meaning of this polite yet somewhat distant reply.
It seems Jiang Yi was aware of the situation and wanted to maintain some distance; it wouldn't be appropriate for them to keep pushing him further.
But there are always a few people with ulterior motives, especially when Jiang Yi opens the gate to reveal ten rooms that are quite eye-catching.
Considering that everyone else is still crammed into a small single room, it's really too extravagant and wasteful for a single guy like him to live in such a big house.
Several people had tried to rent the house before, but Jiang Yin refused. They couldn't get the house, but there was a way for them to move in. Maybe Jiang Yi would be willing to rent it out.
"Hey, you're being too polite. I see your yard is overgrown with weeds. My son and daughter are at home doing nothing right now, so why don't you have them come and help you clean it up? And you should also remove all that silt, right?" Zhou Jinfa stood on tiptoe and glanced at the yard. The house itself was fine, but it hadn't been lived in for a long time, and weeds were growing in the cracks between the bricks.
Jiang Yi's smile faded slightly. If he didn't refuse, this person might lead the others inside. "Really, it's not necessary. I can finish this little bit of work in a day. Thank you all again."
Those with daughters in the family guessed Zhou Jinfa's thoughts. Someone sneered, "Zhou Jinfa, you haven't even sorted out your own mess, yet you're here to help others. You should probably keep your own house and yard a little tidier!"
Zhou Jinfeng was furious and wanted to see who dared to undermine him, but when he saw it was He Laicai, he could only swallow his anger.
That day, because of He Ping'an's matter, this family stared at their own home like madmen, pushing all the responsibility onto Xiao Lan. In order to keep the peace, they even gave her some benefits.
He Laicai had previously given so much money and goods to the Hua family, leaving them strapped for cash for the Lunar New Year. Naturally, he wouldn't miss this opportunity to kick Zhou Jinfa while he was down.
"Jiang Yi, you have to be careful of this person. They have a vicious daughter who might try to force her on you. If the whole family moves into your yard, you'll have no way to complain."
"Where does the wealth come from?" Zhou Jinfa gritted his teeth. "What nonsense are you spouting here? It's clearly your He Ping'an who is vicious and almost killed someone. In order to shift the blame and frame my Xiaolan, you're now trying to pin the blame on my daughter. What are you trying to do?"
What's wrong? You think we're easy to bully, so you're going to bully us all you want?
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