Before the man could say anything, Jiang Yinyin launched into a barrage of complaints, "Second Brother, Big Brother made that promise out of consideration for our comrades-in-arms. But Big Brother has already died in the line of duty. What kind of talk is it for a pregnant woman to want to marry you? If this gets out, what will people at your workplace think of you?"
Jiang Shao-chen is currently working in a military-industrial unit. He recently performed meritorious service on a mission, and with the help of his family connections, he will be promoted by the end of the year at the latest. At this time, he cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Jiang Guofu had clearly been persuaded by Jiang Yinyin, and his words carried a hint of dissatisfaction: "You can change your terms."
Shen Mingzhi shook her head firmly, her voice still calm, "No change."
The man gave Shen Mingzhi a cold glance, then turned to Jiang Yinyin, "Is ingratitude a good reputation?"
“Dad, you are a soldier and a man. You taught us from a young age that we should value relationships and honor each other. Since my older brother made a promise and she has come to us, we should keep our promise and I will marry her.”
These words shocked everyone, including Shen Mingzhi.
She originally thought it would take some effort.
Jiang Yinyin was so angry she jumped up and down, "Second brother, she's a widow, and she's carrying someone else's child! She's not good enough for you!"
"Shut up." Jiang Shao Chen's voice was cold, carrying an undeniable air of authority. "Did your teachers teach you to speak to a martyr's widow like that? Besides, this was your elder brother's last wish. How can he rest in peace?"
Jiang Shaozhen's words were firm and resolute, and even his eyes revealed a sense of determination.
Jiang Guofu was moved by the situation, and his eyes immediately welled up with tears.
His eldest son, Jiang Shaoan, asked him on his deathbed to find Zhang Ping's widow and provide her with more support and care. He valued promises above all else, and he would not rest in peace if he knew that they had driven Shen Mingzhi out.
"You've been on the road for so long, haven't you eaten yet?" Jiang Guofu changed the subject. He was in pain, but his eldest son was gone, and his youngest son was at a crucial stage in his career. Marrying a military officer's daughter would be no problem at all.
If they were to take in Shen Mingzhi, a pregnant widow, wouldn't people think the Jiang family were fools?
Even if some reasonable people understand that they value loyalty and righteousness, what do they gain besides a good reputation?
Shen Mingzhi knew that Jiang Guofu did not agree to Jiang Shaochen marrying her.
Her initial goal was simply to find a good place for herself, so that she could leave with some money after giving birth.
Shen Mingzhi was satisfied with the current result and said gently, "I didn't eat much."
"Yinyin, then hurry up and tell Aunt Wang to cook, and kill that old hen in the yard for this lady..."
"My name is Shen Mingzhi."
Shen Mingzhi noticed that Jiang Guofu didn't even know her name.
Jiang Guofu immediately followed up on her words, "Sister Wang, I've also made ribs. Let's give Chen...Mingzhi a good restorative treatment."
Shen Mingzhi hadn't even had a proper bite when her stomach started contracting painfully. She clutched her stomach, saying, "My stomach hurts so much..."
As she spoke, Shen Mingzhi's face showed bitterness, and she looked somewhat ferocious.
As someone who's been through it all, Aunt Wang immediately noticed the problem: "This Miss Shen looks like she's about to give birth! Quick, take her to the clinic!"
Jiang Guofu immediately made arrangements, "Guards! Quickly, take this Miss Shen to the health center."
Shen Mingzhi was extremely grateful that she had managed to stay with the Jiang family; at least this time she wasn't born in a dilapidated temple.
But the worst was yet to come: to give birth, family members had to sign the consent form!
She's a widow, where would she get any relatives?
The pain was intensifying, and Shen Mingzhi no longer had the strength to speak. "I have no family members. Can't I sign the document myself?"
"No, if you don't have a family member to sign the consent form, our hospital cannot deliver your baby," a female doctor in a white coat said sternly.
Even in the next moment, they pushed Shen Mingzhi out of the delivery room.
Shen Mingzhi was in a terrible predicament. Was she really destined to die here, unable to change the original owner's fate?
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