Even if Jiang Jinhua hadn't said anything, Jiang Jinxiu had also wanted to call home first before going shopping with Mo Caixia.
However, she remembered that there was a telephone at the post office.
As for Huang Tao, she didn't plan to bother him anymore, since his things were also public property.
The post office wasn't far from the supply and marketing cooperative, and it was on their way there, which is why she didn't mention it.
"Okay, it's just ahead."
When the group arrived at the post office, it had just opened for business. However, there were several people in line who wanted to make a phone call, and Jiang Jinxiu and her group happened to be at the end of the line.
When Jiang Jinxiu and the others made their phone calls, Wu Wen and Mo Caixia consciously stepped aside.
Only Jiang Jinxiu, Jiang Jinhua, and Gu Xichen stayed by their side.
Jiang Jinhua immediately dialed her home phone.
But making a phone call in those days was difficult, especially for long-distance calls, which required several transfers.
The group waited anxiously, and finally, the call was connected. Upon hearing that familiar voice, Jiang Jinhua's eyes instantly welled up with tears: "Mother, are you alright?"
Jiang Jinhua's voice was choked with sobs, and Zhou Wenjing's heart skipped a beat. This kid had rarely cried since he grew up, even when they beat him up. Why was he crying and calling home after only a few days in the countryside? Had something happened to him?
"What's wrong? Why are you crying? Is it too hard over there? Or were you bullied by someone?"
Zhou Wenjing asked anxiously.
Jiang Junrong and Gu Dashan, who were inside the house, also came over when they heard her voice.
"Mom, it's nothing. I just miss you and Dad. How are you both?"
"Okay, I'm fine. Are you really okay?" Zhou Wenjing asked again.
"Mom, it's nothing, I just missed you all."
"You brat, why are you crying and scaring your mother for no reason? Did you go to the countryside and no one beat you up, so you're asking for a beating?" Jiang Junrong grabbed the microphone and roared.
Seeing his daughter-in-law's anxious expression and hearing his son's voice, Jiang Junrong couldn't hold back his temper.
Hearing his father's powerful roar, Jiang Jinhua was startled and immediately threw the microphone to Jiang Jinxiu.
Well, now he can be sure that his parents are really alright.
In those days, anyone standing next to you could hear the conversation on the phone.
Therefore, Jiang Jinxiu and Gu Xichen heard the entire conversation on the phone.
Gu Xichen frowned when he heard his father-in-law's voice for the first time.
"Father, it's me."
"Oh, my dear daughter, how are you doing over there? Are you tired? Are you eating enough? Do you have enough clothes to wear? Do you have enough money to spend? Do you have any tickets left? If not, tell your father and I will send them to you."
Jiang Jinxiu was also helpless at this 180-degree turn in attitude and tone.
She glanced at her younger brother, Jiang Jinhua, with some sympathy.
Jiang Jinhua shrugged indifferently.
Jiang Jinxiu suddenly realized that her brother's personality was actually quite good. If other people's parents treated them this way, they would have complained long ago.
Her father was as kind and gentle to her as ever.
Hearing her father's voice suddenly brought tears to her eyes.
It's been so long since she's heard her father's voice.
It's her fault for being unfilial...
Unconsciously, Jiang Jinxiu thought of her past life again...
"Daughter, my darling daughter, what's wrong? Are you still there?" Jiang Junrong called out anxiously when he didn't hear a reply from his beloved daughter.
Seeing that the siblings were both upset, Gu Xichen took the microphone from Jiang Jinxiu's hand, while using his other hand to reassure her: "Father-in-law, it's me, Gu Xichen, Jiang Jinxiu's husband. They're both alright."
Jiang Junrong suddenly heard Gu Xichen's voice and flew into a rage: "It's you, you brat who kidnapped my daughter, it's you..."
Gu Dashan also heard his son's voice, and seeing Jiang Junrong's furious appearance, it seemed that yesterday's battle had not resolved any issues.
He couldn't help but pray for his third child once again in his heart.
But for now, he still needs to appease his father-in-law.
"Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang, calm down. You can't hit him now, and shouting here won't do any good. Getting angry is bad for your health. Don't get angry, don't get angry."
Jiang Junrong stared wide-eyed at Gu Dashan in front of him.
His eyes were full of accusation. That's your son, so you protect him, you protect him.
Gu Dashan continued to laugh it off, saying, "Don't be angry, talk nicely. The kids called, and the phone bill was quite expensive. You can beat him up when you see him later. I promise I won't help him."
Seeing that Jiang Junrong was not speaking properly, Zhou Wenjing snatched the phone back and said, "Let my daughter answer the phone."
She doesn't want to talk to her son-in-law right now. She's more concerned about her daughter.
Jiang Jinxiu snapped out of her thoughts while Gu Xichen comforted her.
I've calmed down now.
She couldn't let her parents, who were thousands of miles away, worry.
However, with her keen hearing, she and Gu Xichen heard the conversation on the other end of the phone clearly. This wasn't...
The two couldn't help but exchange a glance.
However, upon hearing Zhou Wenjing's words, Gu Xichen instinctively handed the microphone to Jiang Jinxiu.
"Mom, I'm fine. My brother and I are both doing well. We just miss you and want to hear your voices. How are you and Dad?"
"Okay, okay, we're all fine. You're so far away, so please take good care of yourselves."
"Mother, why do I think I heard Father-in-law's voice?"
"Yes, it's your father-in-law, Gu Dashan. He ran into your father and stayed at our house last night, but he'll be going back today. I'm telling you, I packed a lot of things for him to take back to you. Don't be silly and give them away to others. You need to take care of yourself first, okay? My silly daughter."
"Okay, Mother, I know." Jiang Jinxiu said coquettishly, "Mother, Xichen is my husband, the person I will spend my life with. Can you help me persuade Father? I really like him. I can't leave him."
Zhou Wenjing felt terrible when she heard her daughter say that.
She had thought her daughter would get married, but she never imagined it would happen so soon, and so far away.
In order not to upset her daughter, she had no choice but to agree.
However, they still need to investigate the son-in-law's character and whether he can provide a good life for his daughter.
"Daughter, let him answer the phone."
Hearing Jiang Jinxiu's confession, Gu Xichen felt a sweet warmth in his heart.
His gaze towards Jiang Jinxiu was so affectionate it could practically melt into silk.
Hearing his mother-in-law's words, he gently took the microphone from Jiang Jinxiu's hand.
Jiang Jinhua, who was standing nearby, saw Gu Xichen take the phone and felt a little smug.
He wasn't well-liked, and his brother-in-law was even less so.
Finally, there's someone in the family with a lower status than him. Having someone at the bottom makes me happy just thinking about it.
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