Yan Weiguo and his wife were very upset: "Wasn't everything fine before? Why has it changed now? Isn't it good to be a happy family like before?"
At this dinner, except for Yan Beiyang who was full, everyone else had no appetite. They just took a few bites and put down their bowls and chopsticks.
After eating, Yan Beiyang took a shower, then returned to his room, closed the door, and went to sleep. When he got up the next day, he left early, saying that he was going on a business trip.
Dong Dayun felt very uncomfortable watching Yan Beiyang's receding figure. After returning to the room, he asked Yan Weiguo: "Weiguo, did we do something wrong? Beiyang is blaming us."
"Don't think too much about it. He'll figure it out after a while."
"What if he doesn't understand?"
"Even if you can't figure it out, you have to think about it. Things have come to this point. There is not much point in saying these things. Beiyang and Jiang Shushu have broken up. We can only look forward to it." Beiyang is soft-hearted. Sooner or later he will figure it out.
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Time passed day by day, and soon it was the end of the year. Jiang Shushu just arrived at the village entrance on his bicycle and saw Zhang Meihua and Jinhua being affectionate and talking and laughing like real mother and daughter.
Jiang Shushu: I heard from my parents that Zhang Meihua especially likes to visit her cousin's house and they have very close contact. I didn't expect that they have such a good relationship.
Jiang Shushu stopped his bicycle and greeted the two: "Cousin, Zhang Zhiqing."
Jinhua was very enthusiastic when she saw Jiang Shushu: "Shushu is back, Shushu, come to our house for dinner with your parents tonight. Your eldest nephew is back, let's get together."
Jiang Shushu was stunned for a moment. Nephew? Oh, Jiang Xiaocheng, the nephew who had gone off to serve in the army, a man he had only heard of but never seen since he came into this world.
Jiang Shushu quickly smiled and said, "Okay, cousin, I haven't seen my nephew for almost three years. Has he changed much?"
"Of course he's bigger. He's taller, stronger, and darker than before... You'll know when you come and see him tonight." Jinhua became very excited when she talked about her eldest son.
"good."
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When Jiang Shushu returned home, Jiang He and his wife immediately came to greet him. One helped push the bicycle while the other helped carry things. The family chatted and laughed as they entered the house.
Jiang Shushu asked Jiang He and his wife about Zhang Meihua and Jiang Mingwen's family.
"Dad, Mom, when I came back, I saw my cousin's wife and Zhang Zhiqing chatting and laughing. They seemed to be very close, just like real mother and daughter."
Xu Hehua: "During this summer vacation, your niece and Zhang Zhiqing got along very well. The two little girls were always looking for each other. Zhang Zhiqing went to your cousin's house more often. Zhang Zhiqing is very hardworking and sweet-talking, and often makes your cousin laugh. Your cousin, your third uncle, and your cousin all like Zhang Zhiqing very much. They think she is beautiful, enthusiastic, hardworking, has good character, and is also good at socializing."
Xu Hehua thought for a moment and lowered her voice, "Xiaocheng is back from vacation. He's 22 years old and still single, so your cousin-in-law wants to introduce Zhang Zhiqing to Xiaocheng, hoping that she will be her daughter-in-law."
Jiang Shushu: "..." Zhang Meihua deliberately approached Jiang Jiaxiu, probably with this in mind.
"Isn't it too fast? After all, my cousin's wife and Zhang Zhiqing have only been together for a few months. Can't they observe each other for a while longer?"
"How many months have you been observing? It's been a long time. Your cousin's wife was afraid she might have made a mistake, so she asked your cousin, your third uncle, me, and your father to observe her in secret. How many months have we been observing her? We all think Zhang Meihua is a good person."
Jiang Shushu was a little conflicted. Zhang Meihua was reborn, and her choice of Jiang Xiaocheng meant that Jiang Xiaocheng's development would definitely be good in the next five years.
Keeping someone who knows the next five years by your side is a gamble. If Zhang Meihua is selfish, or overly so, it's like having a time bomb nearby, and you'll be betrayed without even realizing it. But if Zhang Meihua is a good person, she'll be a protective talisman. With her around, at least there won't be any major disasters in the next five years.
Jiang Shushu asked Jiang He and his wife again uncertainly: "Mom and Dad, do you really think Zhang Zhiqing is a good person?"
Jiang He and his wife nodded.
Still worried, Jiang Shushu asked, "Dad, what did that cousin think of Zhang Zhiqing?" Jiang Mingwen was a smart man. Jiang Xiaocheng was his most cherished son, and his military career meant they were often apart. It was impossible for Jiang Mingwen not to be concerned about Jiang Xiaocheng's fate. His eldest daughter-in-law's family background wasn't important, but her character and interpersonal skills were crucial.
"Your cousin thinks Zhang Zhiqing is a good person. He says that not only is she a high school graduate, she's also beautiful, polite, hardworking, and considerate... So your cousin's wife suggested introducing Zhang Zhiqing to Xiaocheng, and your cousin didn't object. On the contrary, he was quite happy about it."
Jiang Mingwen thinks so highly of Zhang Meihua, so Zhang Meihua must have been sincere when treating Jiang Mingwen's family, otherwise Jiang Mingwen's family would not think so highly of her?
Then take a look at the situation yourself first!
Two hours before dinner, Jiang Shushu and his family went to Jiang Mingwen's house, carrying two pounds of pork belly and half a duck that Jiang Shushu had brought back.
Jinhua smiled and said, "Uncle Wu, Aunt Wu, you said you were coming, so what are you bringing? We're family, so we don't need to be picky about these things. Take it back later and enjoy it slowly. If you want to give me some meat, I, the younger generation, will bring it to you."
Jiang Shushu said with a smile: "Cousin, don't be so formal. I brought this here specially. The last time I ate the meal you cooked, it was so delicious! I have been missing it until now. Today I finally have a day off, and it happens to be a good day when Xiaocheng is at home. I wanted to take this opportunity to ask you to prepare two more of your specialties so that I can satisfy my craving. Cousin, I came here with an empty stomach on purpose. I have planned to eat three bowls of rice with your specialties." Jiang Shushu looked at Jinhua with his big eyes, with an expression that he wanted to eat something delicious.
Seeing someone so confident about her cooking skills, Jinhua immediately laughed and said, "Okay, my cousin will make it for you. I guarantee you'll have a good meal today."
"Thank you, cousin. Is there anything I can help you with? Although my cooking is not as good as yours, my skills in lighting the stove, washing and cutting are still pretty good."
"No, no, I can do it myself."
Jinhua pulled Jiang Shushu aside and whispered, "Shushu, Jiaxiu's not home from school. I invited Zhang Zhiqing to dinner too. She'll be here later, and my cousin's wife might not be able to take care of her while she's cooking. You young people have something to talk about, so please help my cousin's wife take care of Zhang Zhiqing and introduce her to your nephew so they don't feel awkward."
Jiang Shushu: "..." You're using me as a matchmaker! It seems that tonight's dinner is not only to celebrate Jiang Xiaocheng's return, but also a blind date dinner.
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