Chapter 397: Scholars are shocked
Jiang Mingyuan's words were relatively conservative.
An Qinghe was more than just someone who didn't look sad.
He was his usual enthusiastic, lively self.
An Qinghe grabbed a handful of hay and put it into the trough, saying cheerfully, "Why should I be sad?"
Jiang Mingyuan was startled, thinking that he didn't understand, so he had to explain it more clearly.
"You should be sincere to Sister Xixi as well."
"But why can't I see any changes in you?"
"Oh, I'm not questioning Brother An's character, I'm just really confused."
"I don't understand why Brother An is holding on. It's not good to show your true feelings in front of me, your brother."
"Or are you open-minded enough to have figured it out and let it all go?"
Jiang Mingyuan seemed normal in front of everyone.
But when I carry people on my back, I can't help feeling sad and lost.
So he was even a little envious of Anqing and his happy appearance in front of others and behind others.
After An Qinghe finished adding the fodder, he turned around and smiled at Jiang Mingyuan, "I didn't force myself, and I didn't go over."
Jiang Mingyuan became more and more confused, "Huh?"
An Qinghe turned around to pick up the bucket, saying matter-of-factly, "It's just first come, first served."
"Don't even mention that Xixi hasn't married him yet. Even if Xixi really marries him one day, it doesn't matter."
"You can still get divorced after you get married, right?"
"We Westerners never care about this. Anyway, I will work with Xixi for the rest of my life, so I can afford to wait."
Jiang Mingyuan was shocked.
What should you do if the girl you like falls in love with someone else? Then wait for her to divorce you.
This was the first time in his life that he had heard such truth.
Jiang Mingyuan picked up the ladle to add water to the horses.
With mixed feelings, he said, "No wonder you're not sad. It turns out you've already thought about it."
An Qinghe hooked his arm around Jiang Mingyuan's shoulder and patted him, "Brother, I'm afraid you can't argue with me on this point."
"You are the glory of both the Jiang and Gu families. You will definitely be discussed for marriage when you return this time!"
"Maybe your family has already arranged a new bride for you."
After An Qinghe said this, he laughed triumphantly.
Jiang Mingyuan was unhappy and said in a muffled voice, "I have already informed my parents that I want to establish a career first and then start a family."
"As a new official, I am very busy, so I am not in a hurry."
"Besides," he glanced at An Qinghe coldly, "Brother An doesn't know yet."
"The old men of the Gu family have always wanted to pair me and Xixi up."
An Qinghe was startled and frowned, "Xixi also knows about this?"
Jiang Mingyuan nodded, "Yes. With her intelligence, she would not be unaware of it."
An Qinghe couldn't laugh anymore.
As someone who was also rejected by Gu Xixi, he had the advantage of being close to her.
Jiang Mingyuan had the advantage of having the support of his relatives.
By comparing them in this way, the two are evenly matched and there is no clear winner.
Jiang Mingyuan seemed to know what An Qinghe was thinking, and continued, "The position of Qingtian County Magistrate was a temporary vacancy."
"Now that I have officially taken over the position of county magistrate, sister Xixi will soon start a tea garden."
"We'll meet more often in the future."
He looked up at An Qinghe, smiling, "Brother An still has a lot of things to do in Yunling County. You can't stay in Qingtian County forever."
So, on the balance between Anqing and his heart, Jiang Mingyuan increased the stakes again and actually won with a small advantage.
The two looked at each other, and it seemed as if sparks were crackling in the air.
The journey back was exceptionally smooth.
Afternoon, Huachidu Village.
A group of children were playing sepak takraw in an open area at the entrance of the village.
Gou Wa was running with the ball, and suddenly stopped, "Wait."
Shitou laughed as he ran, "Why, you don't want to play anymore?"
Gou Wa raised his chin and said, "Look over there, someone is coming."
The children then looked over in unison.
Sure enough, a carriage was seen approaching.
Shitou looked closely and said in surprise, "It's Brother An!"
"My sister Xixi is back!"
As he ran, he turned around and asked Gou Wa, "Brother Gou Wa, go to my house first and tell Grandma Zhang the news!"
"I'll go back after I pick up Sister Xixi!"
The carriage was surrounded by several children before it even entered the village.
An Qinghe pulled the reins to slow down and said with a smile, "Did you guys miss me after not seeing me for a while?"
The children were jumping and chattering, and it was impossible to hear what anyone was saying.
An Qinghe laughed heartily.
He is very popular in Huachidu Village, and both adults and children like him.
This land has long been like Anqinghe's second hometown.
At this moment he felt happy and at peace.
The children climbed onto the carriage one after another and squeezed in to sit next to An Qinghe.
Those who couldn't squeeze in could only jog along the carriage.
Gu Xixi also lifted the door curtain from inside the carriage and greeted everyone with a smile.
It was then that the children realized there was an unfamiliar sister in the car.
Gu Xixi took the opportunity to introduce Lu Jing, saying that she would live here for a long time and would be considered one of their own.
I hope everyone will take good care of her and not bully her.
These little kids in the village are all mobile ear-reporting gods.
If they know something, it will spread throughout the village in the blink of an eye.
This saves Gu Xixi the trouble of bringing Lu Jing to introduce them to everyone one by one in the future.
When the children learned that Lu Jing was from another place, they looked at her curiously.
I saw Lu Jing smiling and answering every question.
Everyone quickly fell in love with this amiable and beautiful sister.
When the carriage arrived at Gu Xixi's house, Aunt Zhang was already standing at the door waiting.
She was calm at first, but when she saw Gu Xixi getting out of the car, her eyes suddenly became red.
“Xixi…”
Aunt Zhang choked up, and only when she saw the children present did she hold back her tears.
She walked quickly forward and pulled Gu Xixi to look at her carefully from head to toe.
"Good, you haven't lost much weight. You look more energetic and more beautiful!"
Gu Xixi took Aunt Zhang's hand and shook it vigorously. "I always listen to you when I'm outside. I eat well, drink well, and sleep well."
"Now that you've seen it with your own eyes, you feel relieved, right?"
Aunt Zhang nodded with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face. "Yes! Don't worry, don't worry!"
The child was born and raised in Huachidu Village. He was raised by her and had never been away for so long.
Only after seeing and touching it with her own eyes did Aunt Zhang feel relieved.
Gu Xixi introduced Lu Jing to Aunt Zhang.
Aunt Zhang was already accustomed to Gu Xixi bringing back different friends, and she warmly invited Lu Jing in.
"You can tell at first glance that she's a good girl! Just treat this place like your own home."
"I'll clean up the west room for you this afternoon so you can live comfortably."
Of course, Aunt Zhang did not ignore An Qinghe, "Xiao An, you are familiar with this place, so I won't greet you."
"You've worked hard driving the car all the way. I'll cook some sugar-water poached eggs for you later!"
Ever since Gu Xixi left, the house has become too quiet.
Today it suddenly became lively again.
Aunt Zhang felt warm in her heart and walked around the yard, busy with everything.
Gu Xixi first opened the package containing local specialties and entertained the little guests who arrived first.
The various candied fruits, candies, and cakes brought back from the capital were mostly things that had never been seen locally.
The children just swallowed their saliva and no one was in a hurry to eat.
Gou Wa said seriously, "Let's help Brother An unload the carriage and move the luggage first, okay?"
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