Chapter 70 Paying Debts
The smile on Jiang Hongyu's face froze. He looked at Ye Mingzhu and asked, "What happened?"
Ye Mingzhu took the bag from his hand and said, "Come into the house first, and we'll talk later."
Before Wang Dahu left, he had already opened up the middle of the wall, and the three of them went to Jiang's house.
"Have you eaten? Do you want me to cook you a bowl of noodles?" Ye Mingzhu asked.
Jiang Hongyu's stomach rumbled at the right moment. He looked at Ye Yun'an with a smile and said, "Then please make something for me, Yun'an. I've been eating dry food outside these days."
Ye Yun'an immediately stood up: "I'll go cook a bowl of noodles for my brother-in-law and put an egg in it. We also have some braised pork at home, so I'll cut a plate of it."
Only after the Jiang family built the house and moved in did Ye Yun'an feel safe.
Ever since his parents passed away, he would walk around the yard every night before going to bed, for fear that someone would come to his house and do something.
Ye Yunshun from the eldest wife's house once scared him, saying that thieves like to target families with only children.
Seeing that he was really scared, his aunt wanted Ye Yunkang and Ye Yunshun to come and accompany him, but Ye Mingzhu always disagreed, so she had to give up in the end.
In the past, there would be noises outside the yard at night, which scared him so much that he couldn't sleep in the second half of the night.
Now that there is always someone at home, he can finally sleep peacefully.
Seeing Ye Yun'an running briskly towards the kitchen, Ye Mingzhu smiled and said, "It's only been a few days, and Yun'an is closer to you than to me."
"Yun'an is still young and thoughtful. He can immediately sense when someone treats him well." Jiang Hongyu retracted his gaze: "Did something happen during the few days I was away?"
Ye Mingzhu did not answer. She went to get some water for Jiang Hongyu and asked him to wash his face and change his clothes. It would not be too late to talk later.
Seeing Ye Mingzhu's calm face, Jiang Hongyu guessed that it was not a serious matter. Then he looked at the clothes he had been wearing for several days and thought that he should pack them up first.
He went back to the room to change his clothes, then came out to wash his face. He felt much better. As soon as he sat down at the table, Ye Yun'an brought him the noodles.
"Brother-in-law, the noodles are ready. Eat them while they're hot. I made a lot, and there's more in the pot."
There was snow-white noodles in a large coarse porcelain bowl, with a round poached egg on top, and oil and chopped green onions floating on it. Jiang Hongyu picked it up and took a sip of the soup first.
The soup was very delicious, and he couldn't help but take another big sip, then started eating the noodles.
He quickly finished a big bowl of noodles and drank all the soup. A thin layer of sweat appeared on Jiang Hongyu's head.
"Yun'an's cooking is getting better and better." Jiang Hongyu praised.
Ye Yun'an's face was full of smiles: "There is still half a bowl in the pot, I will go and bring it to my brother-in-law."
Before Jiang Hongyu could stop him, Ye Yun'an ran away with the bowl.
In the end, that half bowl of noodles still went into Jiang Hongyu's stomach.
Ye Yun'an cleared the dishes and poured a glass of water for everyone.
Jiang Hongyu asked: "What happened during this period? Who bullied you?"
Ye Mingzhu thought about it and first told her about her uncle Wang Dahu’s visit.
"Brother-in-law, it would have been better if you had left a day later. My uncle came back just after you left." Ye Yun'an's tone was full of regret.
Jiang Hongyu looked at Ye Mingzhu and said, "I went to Xinghua Village this time. My uncle's house collapsed for a long time. People in the village said that he hadn't been back for a long time."
Ye Mingzhu joked, "If you hadn't gone to Xinghua Village, we might not have heard from my uncle yet. Now that we know he's doing well, we're relieved."
"My uncle will probably get married next year, and he will probably bring my aunt back with him. You two will be able to meet then."
Jiang Hongyu asked about Wang Dahu's situation in detail. Ye Mingzhu told him what she knew. Jiang Hongyu nodded and said, "My uncle has signed a working contract with the other party. If there is a chance, it is better to change the contract."
Ye Mingzhu had never lived in a large family, so she didn't quite understand.
Jiang Hongyu explained simply: "Even if it's a living contract, you're still considered the other party's slave. Once something bad happens, there's not much difference between a dead contract and a living contract."
But this matter still depends on Wang Dahu's opinion. However, Wang Dahu is very convinced of the boss and the manager Jiang. The manager Jiang even betrothed his only daughter to him. It is estimated that he will not terminate the contract early.
"There's no rush for this. What did Yun An say just now about almost not being able to see you guys?"
"Well, Yun'an exaggerated a bit. We have solved it." Ye Mingzhu told the story of how Lin came to borrow the house but she retorted him and how Uncle Ye was forced to write a letter of guarantee.
Jiang Hongyu's face darkened and his fingers tapped the table rhythmically.
"I originally thought it was best to keep my distance, but my aunt is going too far. This house was left to Yun'an by my parents, and no one can take it away."
Ye Mingzhu carefully observed Jiang Hongyu's expression. If he showed dissatisfaction with this matter, she would reconsider their relationship.
Jiang Hongyu's face slowly showed an expression of recognition: "Some relatives can share happiness with you, but not with you when it comes to hardship. If you don't take advantage of them, they will treat you as an enemy."
"Since you and I are married, we are a family. I will help you protect Yun An."
"But why would your aunt want to snatch Yun'an's house?" Jiang Hongyu was a little confused.
Logically speaking, Ye Mingzhu has repeatedly stated that her relationship with her uncle's family is average, and any family with any dignity would not come to ask for the house. Something must have happened that forced Lin to come.
Ye Mingzhu thought for a moment: "At that time, my aunt came with her sister-in-law from her natal family. She also said that the house was for Yunkang to get married. Could it be that there is a change in Yunkang's marriage?"
Ye Mingzhu told Jiang Hongyu what they saw in the restaurant in town.
Jiang Hongyu sneered, thinking that Ye Yunkang was really ignorant. He already had a fiancée, but he also tried to provoke Lu Jingya. Lu Jingya also claimed to be a noble lady in the capital. She knew that the other party was married, but she kept pestering him.
"Don't worry about their affairs. I'll ask someone to find out in the next two days and try to eliminate any future troubles."
Ye Mingzhu became more and more curious about Jiang Hongyu. When he came here, he was only in his teens, which was the period when his world outlook, values and outlook on life were being formed. But how did he grow up to be what he is now in such an environment of indifference and material scarcity?
"What do you have in mind?" Ye Mingzhu asked.
Jiang Hongyu did not tell anyone about Lu Jingya's plot against him. He only said that he saw them together, and they broke his things in panic and owed him money.
"You never asked for money?" Ye Mingzhu's eyes widened.
Can Jiang Hongyu say that he has been busy getting married and has forgotten about this?
"Ye Yunkang is your cousin, so I have to give you some face. I'm thinking about paying him back when he has more money."
Ye Mingzhu waved her hand: "My uncle's family doesn't know what face is. It's only natural to pay back debts."
As Ye Mingzhu spoke, her smile became even brighter. If Wang Lin knew that Ye Yunkang owed six taels of silver outside, would she still be so eager to marry her daughter to him?
Jiang Hongyu looked at Mingzhu's smile, and his eyes flashed with surprise. Since getting married, Ye Mingzhu's skin color began to turn whiter and her facial features became more delicate.
"Ye Yunkang is not young anymore, it's time for him to get married soon." Jiang Hongyu slowly narrowed his eyes and had an idea in his mind.
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