"Um... I'll go ask Aunt Wang to bring the baby up to you."
The room fell silent when Shen Mingzhi did not respond.
This was also the first time Jiang Shaozhen had been in such close contact with a woman, and his words broke the awkward silence.
Wang's wife quickly brought the child up.
The two children lay quietly beside Shen Mingzhi, and Shen Mingzhi felt inexplicably warm.
...
That evening, people from the Jiang family came.
They are Song Wanyin's parents.
Mr. Song was dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, exuding an air of dignity and righteousness.
Song's mother wore a Western-style dress, which was elegant yet tasteful.
Jiang Guofu and his mother are entertaining them.
Why didn't Brother Song give us a heads-up before coming this time?
Song's mother sneered: "Does giving advance notice make it easier for you to run away?"
Although Song's father held a much higher official position than Jiang Guofu, the two families still maintained contact. Song's mother was usually gentle and kind, and would never speak so harshly.
Jiang Guofu knew that this was probably because of his daughter, Song Wanyin.
“Sister-in-law, the matter between Wanyin and Shaochen is for the young people to decide. Even if we, as parents, wanted to interfere, we couldn’t.”
Jiang Guofu smiled apologetically and pointed it out tactfully.
Mr. Song's eyes were menacing: "So my daughter deserves to be bullied by your brat?"
Jiang's mother was terrified. "Brother Song, how could you say such a thing? My Shao Chen has always been a man of great loyalty and integrity..."
"Being loyal and trustworthy means breaking up with my daughter abruptly?" Song's mother interrupted Jiang's mother, "Jiang Qing, your Jiang family is so heartless, you're kicking me while I'm down!"
Mr. Song followed up with, "Let me be frank with you. If you let your son marry my daughter, you can kick that widow out of the house. I'll talk to Gu Pinghai about it."
After returning from the Jiang family, Song Wanyin locked herself in her room and cried without eating.
It was Song's mother who opened the door with the key, and after asking around for a long time, she learned that Jiang Shaozhen didn't want his daughter and wanted to marry a widow.
Song Wanyin explained the whole story behind it all.
Seeing Jiang Guofu and Jiang Qing's troubled expressions, Song's mother declared, "If they don't get married, Jiang Shaochen can forget about his official position. And as for this widow and her two children, don't blame the Song family for being dishonest!"
Song's mother's eyes were sharp and cold as she uttered a threatening statement.
Jiang Guofu and Jiang Qing certainly knew that there were many benefits to Jiang Shaozhen marrying Song Wanyin, but the problem was that they had now agreed to let Jiang Shaozhen marry Shen Mingzhi.
If I say no, what will my neighbors think?
Will Shen Mingzhi give up?
Would my son agree?
“I won’t agree. Wanyin and I have never been together from beginning to end. Wanyin has always been by my side. I didn’t explain the rumors that were circulating, in order to protect her reputation.”
A deep, cold voice approached from afar.
Jiang Shaochen strode down the stairs.
He had just finished putting the child to sleep with Shen Mingzhi and only left the room after Shen Mingzhi had fallen asleep. Unexpectedly, as soon as he went downstairs, he heard his parents being threatened by the Song family.
"Jiang Shaozhen, your words are much more eloquent than your singing. Do you need me to repeat the story of how that widow's two children came to be?"
Song's mother scoffed, and Song's father, with a stern face, immediately became very authoritative.
After getting everything from Song Wanyin, Song's mother immediately told Song's father.
Upon investigation, Song's father discovered that after Jiang Shaozhen returned from the countryside, he had used Jiang Guofu's connections to search for someone.
Shen Mingzhi's situation is also very clear.
Shen Mingzhi and Zhang Ping never filed a marriage report. Shen Mingzhi was kicked out by the Zhang family, who refused to acknowledge the child in her womb.
In addition, Shen Mingzhi traveled a long way to seek help from the Jiang family, and the Jiang family not only sent her to the hospital but also signed the consent form during childbirth and wanted to marry her.
All of this is perfectly clear.
Jiang Shaozhen said coldly, "District Chief, I am grateful for your high regard. But Wanyin and I have never been together. As for these two children... even if you explain the whole story, I will not agree to your demands."
Anyway, Zhang Ping is a person of questionable character, and Shen Mingzhi and Zhang Ping do not have a marriage certificate.
He would at most offer more explanations to Shen Mingzhi.
Mr. Song stood up angrily, "You, Jiang Shao Chen, refuse to listen to reason and will suffer the consequences. I'd like to see how you'll rise to prominence without my daughter!"
Mr. Song turned and left.
Song's mother was also very angry: "Your Jiang family is just waiting to be in big trouble!"
After they left, Jiang Guofu wanted to chase after them, but Jiang Qing stopped him, saying, "At this point, what's the point of chasing after them? Our Jiang family has nothing to hide, so we're not afraid of anything. It's just that Shao Chen..."
Song's father, Song Huiquan, was the district head, a man who could turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist.
future……
Jiang Qing felt heartbroken just thinking about it; what kind of mess was this!
"No future is no future. Even if I don't want this military uniform, I will still marry Shen Mingzhi and take responsibility for her and her three children!" Jiang Shaozhen said resolutely.
Having said all that, and having offended the Song family, what else can they say?
Half an hour later, Jiang Shaozhen received a call from the military region.
"Following instructions from higher authorities, you are now ordered to join the main force to carry out construction work on the island in Guangdong Province."
This tone leaves no room for argument.
Jiang Shaozhen knew that this was Song Huiquan's arrangement.
Going to Guangdong Province meant that she wouldn't be able to go home for several years. Shen Mingzhi and her child were still left at home, and they hadn't even submitted their marriage application yet.
They didn't even have a chance to spend time together!
But right now, this is the only way.
Jiang Shaozhen could only ask his parents for help, "Dad, Mom, I've received a transfer order. I'm leaving for Guangdong Province now. Please take good care of my wife and her two children."
These words were like a bolt from the blue for Jiang Qing.
It was one thing for her son to be plotted against when he went on missions at sea, but whether it was building in the countryside or not, he always had outstanding military achievements.
Guangdong Province!!
They also have to work on the island's construction; it must be incredibly tough.
"Guofu, think of something. Make a phone call and find someone. Or go to the central government. With Shao Chen gone, it's like..." Jiang Qing sobbed uncontrollably.
Jiang Guofu put his arm around her and patted her shoulder. "Don't cry. We are the people's soldiers, and everything we do is for the people. As long as we are not labeled, we are already very fortunate."
Labeling and instigating rebellion is the most serious crime that will never lead to redemption.
Anyway, Shen Mingzhi didn't know that Jiang Shaozhen was the child's biological father, and they had no emotional foundation. Shen Mingzhi just wanted to find a way for the child to survive.
Shao Chen's departure will not have a significant impact on Shen Mingzhi.
Jiang Shaozhen has explained everything he needed to, except for Shen Mingzhi.
He went upstairs and found Shen Mingzhi and the two children fast asleep. Not wanting to wake her, Jiang Shaozhen thought for a moment and left a letter for her.
But no sooner had he left than Jiang Yinyin tiptoed in.
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