Free Web NovelChapter 1624: Chapter 1066: In-Laws (Part 2)
It seems that Zhu Jianwen’s recognition of the Zhou family wasn’t communicated to her maternal family by Mrs. Zhu; otherwise, Mother Ji wouldn’t have such an attitude. Or perhaps if she did know, she should be aware of the relationship between her family and the Wan family by now.
Since she didn’t want to talk about it herself, naturally, she couldn’t blatantly bring it up, so she smiled and changed the topic, "Big Brother Ji, what kind of work do you do now?"
"I am currently a technician in a factory..." Ji Gang’s cheeks showed a slight blush, "I wanted to join the army, but during the military examination, I failed..." He pointed to his eyes, "My vision is not good."
In the mindset of people of this era, only being a soldier is the most honorable, particularly during this period of war outbreak, hence, after explaining the nature of his work, Ji Gang added a long explanation, also indirectly telling everyone that it wasn’t because of low awareness that he didn’t join the army, it was indeed due to his inadequate conditions.
"Is Sister and Big Brother Ji at the same factory?" Chuxia turned to ask Qian Yan.
"Yes." Qian Yan nodded, "We are in the same office. He helps me a lot; others just finish their own tasks, never meddling with administrative and workers’ affairs, but he’s different. After finishing his own tasks, he helps wherever he’s needed, without any of that high-and-mighty attitude just because he’s a technician."
"What’s so high-and-mighty about a technician?" Ji Gang laughed embarrassedly, "If there were no workers, no matter how advanced our technology is, what’s the use?"
Wan Yuqiong, who had been politely urging Father Ji and Mother Ji to drink tea, gave Ji Gang a faint glance, then her daughter another, and got up to go to the bathroom.
Old Master Wan smiled helplessly, "Xiao Ji, Little Wang, Yanyan’s mom is not mentally prepared to let her daughter marry yet, please bear with it."
"Understood, understood..." Father Ji and Mother Ji nodded simultaneously, pausing for a moment, and then Mother Ji said, "A mother’s thoughts are always like this. Xiao Mei is also twenty-two this year, and I’m both eager for her to find a good husband’s family quickly, and afraid that once she does, she’ll have to marry out.
When my eldest daughter got married, it was the same, and I have two daughters, so it’s even harder to let go. Yuqiong only has one daughter, Yanyan, so she must be even more reluctant.
Also, our family’s conditions are indeed somewhat lacking. With Yanyan marrying into our family, even if we protect her, it won’t be as comfortable as living in her own family.
As parents, we don’t want our children to suffer in someone else’s home. Sigh, that’s the common sentiment, how can we not understand that? But, the two kids have chosen each other, and as seniors, we can only be a bit selfish."
"Uncle Wan, I and her dad promise you here that when Yanyan marries into our family, we’ll do our utmost to ensure she doesn’t suffer. When we eat thin, she’ll eat thick, when we work, she’ll definitely idle..."
"Don’t say it like that..." Old Master Wan interrupted her, "I also care about my granddaughter and wish for her to marry well, but I never thought of her going over there to act like a Taishang Huang.
If she marries a chicken, she follows the chicken; if she marries a dog, she follows the dog. When the household conditions aren’t met, she’ll have to endure it together; otherwise, are you marrying a daughter-in-law or a deity?
Two people getting married means supporting each other through life; otherwise, it won’t last long. But, I won’t interfere with the children’s affairs; once she and her mom have decided, I’ll help with the arrangements.
I’m glad you came today. If there’s anything unsatisfactory in the hospitality, understanding would make me even happier. Being parents, mutual understanding lightens the burdens of future days."
It’s clearly a hint for them to leave.
Father Ji and Mother Ji exchanged a look, knowingly stood up.
"Uncle Wan, we won’t disturb you any longer. We’ll come to visit you again in some time..." Mother Ji said while pulling her still blankly sitting daughter up, then bid farewell to Sister-in-law Yin and others.
A while after the group left, Wan Yuqiong came out of the bathroom, with red eyes.
"What were you doing..." Old Master Wan sighed, looking helplessly at his daughter, "It’s rare that Yanyan is willing herself; your behavior only makes it difficult for her. Moreover, that family is very honest, and if they have hard times in the future, we can help a bit. Yanyan won’t suffer too much."
"Dad, I know all this, but, I just can’t get over it in my mind..." Wan Yuqiong exhaled deeply, "Do you remember, when Yanyan’s father met you, his behavior was just like Ji Gang’s?
The more you and mom disagreed back then, the more I liked him, but as the facts later proved, I indeed misjudged. So today, I absolutely can’t let my daughter walk the same path as me. She might hate me now, but someday she’ll understand that what I’m doing is right."
"You..." Old Master Wan shook his head again, "You’re really stuck in a dead-end. This Ji Gang and Qian Aimin are clearly not the same type of people. When Qian Aimin came to our house back in the day, he said sweet things with his mouth, but his eyes wandered, which is why your mom and I firmly disagreed. When someone lies, their eyes wander; did Ji Gang’s eyes wander when he said those things today?"
"This..." Wan Yuqiong paused and then answered truthfully, "I really didn’t notice."
"How could you notice when you already have a bias in your heart?" Old Master Wan sighed heavily, "I’m not saying they must be together, but I want you to approach this matter with a normal mindset." (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to recommend votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
