Chapter 294 Intimacy
Seeing that Su Yindi had calmed down, Jiang Zhi suppressed his anger and said earnestly, "Yindi, you should know best how much I've cared for you all these years. In my world, besides studying, there's only family. Now, I've finally made it. I thought you would be happy for me, but I didn't expect you to be so worried. If my official position really affects our lives, then I might as well quit and become a teacher. If you don't like the capital, then we'll go to Shushan County, back to Hongyang Village. I'll listen to you. Wherever you say we'll go, we'll go."
These words deeply moved Su Yindi. She punched Jiang Zhi lightly and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? You want to go back? I don't want to go back. We've finally made it through all these years. I don't want to go back to that poor place. I'm just worried that once you become an official, you'll think I'm not good enough for you and won't want me anymore. As long as your heart doesn't change, I'll live a good life with you."
Jiang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting Su Yindi to speak her mind.
"You could have said that earlier, or listened to my explanation sooner. Do you only feel happy when everything is done the way you want? We're husband and wife. If you can't be honest with me, who can you confide in?"
Su Yindi burst into tears, feeling wronged: "After I said these things, won't you look down on me even more? I have no family to go back to, only you and the child. Don't forget, I can't do anything about it. My life is so hard."
Jiang Mi was so angry she laughed: "You think you're so unlucky? You're the wife of a seventh-rank official. Didn't you say yourself that when you walk around our village, so many people envy you? It's them who's unlucky, isn't it? You're so ungrateful. Just live your life peacefully, take good care of the house and the children. You don't need to worry about anything, especially my brother's social engagements. Don't talk nonsense about them anymore."
Jiang Zhi also deliberately threatened her: "Yes, do you know what Young Master Huo's true identity is? You're just spouting nonsense. What kind of family can live such a noble life just because of their ancestors' good deeds? Our family wouldn't even dare to dream of it."
Although Jiang Zhi's words carried a hint of intimidation, they were also true. Su Yindi was frightened. She glanced at Huo Ran cautiously and bowed, saying, "Young Master Huo, I misspoke just now. I apologize to you. Please don't be angry or blame my husband."
Huo Ran smiled and said, "How could that be? We're old acquaintances. Whatever you say is perfectly reasonable. Third Young Master, don't say that. You're scaring your sister-in-law. We're not strangers. I don't care about these things."
Jiang Zhi snorted: "Luckily it wasn't an outsider. If it were, our Jiang family would have been utterly humiliated."
Su Yindi blushed and lowered her head. She knew her husband wouldn't abandon her, which made her feel much more relaxed. She just hadn't expected Huo Ran to be so capable. No wonder he could spend so much money on sweet potatoes and potatoes so easily before. His identity must be extraordinary.
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Huo. I'll take my wife and head back now. There are some things we can discuss between my wife and me, so it's not convenient for you to hear them."
Huo Ran clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Please go ahead."
Jiang Mi was left alone in the room. She breathed a sigh of relief: "Sigh, my third sister-in-law is really troublesome. How can she be so stubborn? She doesn't clear up misunderstandings and deliberately makes a scene here without any regard for the occasion. If she continues like this, it won't be good for my third brother. I still have to keep her in check."
Huo Ran laughed and said, "If there's a misunderstanding and you don't clear it up, but just let your imagination run wild, is every woman like that?"
Jiang Mi then remembered what had happened between her and Huo Ran, and immediately became speechless with embarrassment, turning away.
Huo Ran knew when to stop, not wanting to really anger his future wife. He changed the subject, saying, "I noticed your second sister-in-law's expression just now, and she seemed to have similar concerns. Should you remind your second brother?"
Jiang Mi was taken aback. She hadn't really noticed this. Everyone was so focused on Su Yindi that they hadn't paid attention to anything else. Now that she thought about it, it seemed like her second sister-in-law hadn't said much.
"My second sister-in-law is different from my third sister-in-law. If she has something on her mind, she likes to keep it to herself."
"It's better to say it out loud. I need to remind my second brother, otherwise my sister-in-law will be suffering from keeping it bottled up, and she probably won't be happy either."
At this point, Jiang Mi sighed again.
Huo Ran asked in confusion, "Why are you sighing?"
Jiang Mi said dejectedly, "It seems that many women are like this. When they are not doing well, they hope that their husbands will be successful. But when they are successful, they worry that their husbands will abandon them. It's really too tiring. When will a man worry that a woman will abandon him?"
Huo Ran chuckled lightly: "I know how to do it."
Jiang Mi suddenly blushed and glared at him fiercely: "Nonsense, there's nothing between us yet. You're just worried right now. You'll both change after you get married."
Huo Ran laughed and said, "Who said that? Look at what you just said. There are plenty of men in the world, not just me. Maybe one day you won't like me anymore and will want a divorce. I don't know what to do then."
Jiang Mi couldn't help but laugh: "What you said is possible, let's see how you perform."
Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "So, you're agreeing to marry me?"
Jiang Mi snorted coldly: "So what if I agree? Do your family members all agree? I'm just a country bumpkin who likes doing business. I'm afraid you all look down on me, don't you? To be honest, I'm not even worthy to carry your shoes, Your Highness."
Huo Ran smiled wryly upon hearing this: "Honey, don't tease me. I've been begging to marry you all along. Don't worry, I will never wrong you. I will satisfy all your needs. From now on, I will only have you as my woman. No matter whether others are willing or not, I will only marry you. As for others, I will take care of them. Give me some time, and I will handle everything."
Remembering her mission, Jiang Mi said, "Then, when the time comes, can you propose to me in public?"
Huo Ran paused for a moment, then nodded decisively: "Of course, I will do my best to satisfy whatever you want."
Jiang Mi imagined the scene of Huo Ran proposing to her in public, and suddenly blushed. She felt quite embarrassed. What kind of stupid task did this system give her?
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