Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Xia Li bought a few pens and then asked...
Xia Li bought a few pens and then asked Jiang Zai for some. Jiang Zai said he didn't want any. His only request was that if he had any questions in the future, he could come back to his brother for guidance. He looked pitiful as he said this.
But this wasn't something Xia Li could decide; after all, she didn't own the shop, so she let him go ask the owner himself. Although the child was much better now, he wasn't the outgoing type who would get excited when out and about. He was more of a quiet and reserved boy.
However, perhaps because he was too eager and liked her too much, after a brief ideological struggle, Jiang Zai took his own small steps and ran to Chen Qi again, asking if he could come to see him again.
Xia Limei followed him at that time, but when she saw Jiang Zai running to her excitedly with a smile on his face, she knew that the child was very satisfied.
Finally, with Xia Li's consent, the little boy Fang Nan excitedly chose something he liked.
When Charlie brought the child home, she found that someone was already home.
My aunt’s friend, Fang Nan’s grandmother Chen Ying was also there.
People were already feeling bad about it, because they knew their own child was naughty and insisted on coming to play with Brother Ayi. He stayed at someone else's house for such a long time and someone even bought him toys.
Chen Ying looked embarrassed and thanked him repeatedly.
Xia Li knew that Aunt Chen was the kind of person who was generous and didn't like to take advantage of others. Fang Nan also got along well with her son Jiang Zai, so she had no reluctance to spend money on this child.
Fang Nan enthusiastically showed his things to his grandmother. Chen Ying smiled and patted him lightly, saying, "What an ignorant child!"
It was getting late and everyone had to go home. After seeing off the guests, Charlie returned to the house with her children and aunt.
She was talking to her aunt, "It's strange, Anan is so forgetful. He said earlier that he wanted his brother's Rubik's Cube, but after we got there, he seemed to have forgotten everything. On the other hand, Jiangzai kept holding on to it like it was a treasure."
Xia Pingzhi was about to go back to her room to change clothes. As she walked in, she spoke to Xia Li, "Children are fickle. But our Jiangzai is such a good kid. He can play with a toy so peacefully for so long. He's got great patience."
She looked back at Jiang Zai, her eyes full of fondness.
Jiang Zai was sitting on the sofa, ready to try his hand at the game according to what Brother Chen had taught him. However, before he could get into the game, he heard what his mother and aunt said, and immediately lowered his head.
His expression remained calm, as if nothing had happened to him. If Charlie knew the truth, she would definitely admire her son's mental toughness. He hadn't blushed after doing something like this, and he was beginning to empathize with his mother.
Xia Li wasn't surprised to see Jiang Dong this time. After all, she had already told him her new workplace the last time they met. Now that he knew the factory's name, Jiang Dong was no fool; he could find it by himself.
However, what puzzled Xia Li was why this man was so patient this time. It had been so many days before he came to find her.
She raised her curved eyebrows slightly, walked up to Jiang Dong under his gaze, and asked, "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
Jiang Dong was wearing a leather jacket and looked like he was keeping up with the trend, much more fashionable than before. Coupled with his naturally handsome appearance and his impressive height in Guangcheng, he attracted the attention of passers-by.
He shook his head and said, "Not long." Then he added, "Your new place closes earlier than before!"
Xia Li said, "That's right! I used to work for a capitalist, so how could I leave so early?"
This wasn't the place to talk. The two of them stood by the wall at the entrance, amidst the constant flow of people. Xia Li was, after all, close to the factory director. Over the past few days, she must have known more people than she did. Even though nothing had happened, if someone saw them, wouldn't that just be a waste of gossip?
She reached out and tugged at Jiang Dong's sleeve. "Let's go. We can talk on the way if you have anything to say."
Jiang Dong didn't say anything. He left as Xia Li told him to. He even nodded to the security guard, who waved back. Xia Li was walking in front and didn't see this scene.
"How is it? How is your new job? Are you busy?" Jiang Dong took big steps and caught up with her in a few steps.
He tilted his head to look at Xia Li, and recalled the way the villagers praised Xia Li when they were in the village before, and couldn't help but smile.
"It's okay, but some things are quite tricky. Hey, what are you laughing at?" Xia Li saw that this person suddenly laughed strangely and stared at her. Is there something on her face?
She was writing something before leaving get off work, and maybe her pen was leaking, so she couldn't help but touch her face with her hand.
But how could she see whether her face was dirty or not?
Frowning, Charlie stared at him and asked, "What are you laughing at? Is my face dirty?" If that was the case, it would be so embarrassing to walk out.
Jiang Dong didn't dare to tease the person too much. If he really annoyed the person, he would be the one who suffered.
Before Xia Li could lose her temper, he spoke quickly, "No, no, my face is clean. I just remembered that when I went home a few days ago, everyone in the village praised you in front of my family. You're a great hero in the village now! When the New Year comes, those people will go back and their families will see with their own eyes that they have truly settled down. I'm sure they will be so grateful to you!"
It turns out that this person has been going back to his hometown recently. Is his hometown so good that it is worth going back again and again?
She didn't know that Jiang Dong was traveling back and forth to his hometown for transportation business, but her intuition told her that Jiang Dong was definitely not just going home.
But when Jiang Dong mentioned the villagers, Xia Li rolled her eyes and said, "I don't dare to expect you villagers to be grateful to me. Just don't gossip about me behind my back."
And don't say that all those people have settled down. Most of them have indeed found a job. With her help, they have not suffered any loss or been cheated. As long as they work hard and peacefully, it is certain that everyone will be able to bring money back home for the New Year.
But wasn't there a surprise? Didn't Li Jia not get hired? It almost delayed Zhao Qingqing's job. Fortunately, Zhao Qingqing eventually secured a job, otherwise, wouldn't it have been a real disaster? Later, she heard Zhao Qingqing talk about what job the girl had found, but she hadn't paid attention and simply stayed out of her way.
But she had been involved in the affairs of the village enough. When she went back, she blurted out what she wanted. It just so happened that the factory was hiring, so whoever wanted to do it didn't have to. She didn't have to put in much effort.
But she also knew that many things were thankless. Although this kind of thing did not harm her, it did not benefit her either. If she did not handle it well, the responsibility would be on her. Fortunately, her image in the village was not very friendly before, and she was not familiar with those people. If she really knew everyone, her place would have become a transit station.
The first group of people who came here have settled down now, so even if other people come to look for them in the future, it will be fine. Besides, the village chief's daughter and Zhao Qingqing are also among them. These two people are quite reliable.
"I don't deserve their gratitude. If anything happens in the future, just don't involve me. I'm telling you, some people really don't have their heads in the clouds, but they don't even realize it."
Jiang Dong didn't know the details, and he didn't understand why Xia Li seemed to dislike someone. "How can anyone's problems involve you? Don't bother with those who are not in the right mind. Just do what you did at home before."
The countryside was relatively conservative. When Xia Li was in the village, she'd been gossiped about behind her back. They said she didn't care about her husband anymore, that she didn't even get up in the morning to cook for him. They said she was spending money lavishly, buying this and that every day, and that she wasn't living a serious life.
When Jiang Dong learned about these gossips, he got very angry. He didn't know how to say anything to those older women, so he had to find opportunities to cause trouble for the sons of those families, and ask them to go back and talk to their families, asking them to stop staring at other people's families all day long, and to deal with their own family affairs first.
Jiang Dong sometimes feels that some people are just bored. He and his mother haven't said anything, so it's your turn as outsiders to talk behind their backs.
He also felt that those words were unpleasant and that Xia Li might have left home for some reason related to this. At that time, he was thinking about earning more money by driving a sports car, and then the three of them could find a place to live in the city. It would be convenient for him to go home every time, and Xia Li would be happier living there.
By then, she can change to an environment she likes, go shopping, and chat with friends. But he always thinks that a man should not tell his wife before the matter is done, otherwise she will worry about it.
Later, there was no chance to say these words again.
Therefore, he did not find it strange that Charlie said these words at this time. After all, Charlie was still the kind person he knew, just different from others.
Jiang Dong still remembers being deeply moved the first time he saw her. She was the only woman he could see among the crowd, and she was certainly beautiful. But it wasn't just her physical allure that captivated him; it was her powerful aura, like a formidable little beast, capable of protecting its companions in times of danger despite its own lack of strength.
Jiang Dong watched her refusing to admit defeat, her insistence on her own reasons, and her satisfied smile as she compensated the others after they finally lost. For the first time, he felt like he had seen a woman who was exceptionally bright and vibrant.
Seeing that Jiang Dong didn't say anything that made her feel uncomfortable, Xia Li felt a little better. Fortunately, he still had some understanding.
"I met your friend when I went back, and she asked me to bring something to you." Jiang Dong suddenly mentioned this again.
Huh? Bring something for yourself?
But his hands were empty. Xia Li looked around again, "What did Zhang Yun ask you to bring me? Where's the thing?"
"I just happened to come visit you today, so I didn't bring anything with me. But I know what she brought you. It's just food."
Before Jiang Dong could finish his words, he received a roll of the eyes from Xia Li.
What's the point of saying that they didn't bring anything with them? Xia Buguoli guessed that it was probably something sold by Zhang Yun's family. Fortunately, the weather is cold now, so there is no need to worry about it going bad.
"If it's roast chicken or something, or something that can be kept for a long time, keep some for yourself and don't bring it all to me." Zhang Yun knew that a friend who played with her so well couldn't be stingy, and would definitely bring her a lot of things. However, she ate properly at home and bought vegetables and meat from time to time, so there was no shortage of food at home. It was better to give some to this person as labor payment, after all, he worked hard to bring it all.
She also said it nicely, "Eat more meat to replenish your nutrition. Also, don't be so improvisational when you eat alone. You should eat more regularly."
Jiang Dong didn't expect her to say that, and a warm feeling came over him.
"That friend of yours is really something. When I was looking for you before, I went to her several times to ask about you, but she always ignored me and made me waste my time. I was so angry that I dared not say it, and I had to be your free transporter."
Xia Li snorted coldly. "Isn't this normal? Her friends aren't your friends, Jiang Dong. If her friends don't help her, why would they help outsiders?" Besides, when they first got married, she sometimes couldn't find you, Jiang Dong, and couldn't ask your group of brothers. Wasn't she also fooled?
Things change, you deserve it!
"Hey! We've already walked past the bus stop. Aren't you going to take the bus?" Jiang Dong asked puzzledly as he saw Xia Li walking without stopping.
"I want to walk home today." She was very annoyed at work today, and Jiang Dong happened to be there too, so it wouldn't be boring to have someone to walk with.
Jiang Dong looked down at the shoes on Xia Li's feet and said nothing more.
"I saw a place selling grilled sausages on the street ahead when I was riding in the car. I don't know what they are, but I could smell the delicious food even from the car. I'll take you there to try some later."
After hearing this, Jiang Dong knew that no matter Xia Li wanted to walk today or for some other reason, curiosity played a role in her heart.
He also knew that Charlie was not a glutton, but simply a person with a strong desire for exploration and energy. When she saw something new, she always wanted to explore it and was full of curiosity. In this respect, she was the same as her son.
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