Zhou Guizhi ca over and greeted Jian Jingchuan, "I heard Xingxing’s grandfather is here, co over for dinner tonight!"
Jian Jingchuan replied, "I just arrived, and I need to see my old superior first. I’ll co by later, but I’ll skip dinner."
"It’s been a long ti since I’ve seen the child, spending ti with the child is most important." Zhou Guizhi saw Xu Qinghuan was almost done and said, "Then tomorrow, tomorrow is just right, it’s the weekend. Co over for lunch tomorrow, that’s settled."
She ca and left in a whirlwind.
After dinner, Jian Jingchuan wanted to visit Jiang the elder. Xu Qinghuan wrapped up the two children, Jiang Xingye carried one in each arm, Jian Jingchuan brought the gifts, and Xu Qinghuan went empty-handed to the Jiang Family.
They had just finished eating.
The two elders were still in the main room and had not gone to the back.
"Are your health good, you two?" Jian Jingchuan saw the elders in high spirits. He placed the gifts he brought on the kang bed and pointed to the right side, "These were brought by Huo the elder."
The other things were naturally bought by him.
"Every ti you co, you buy so many things. Don’t do that next ti!" said the old man. "Sit down, how are things outside now? We are like frogs at the bottom of a well, we only know bits through the radio."
Jian Jingchuan sat sideways on the kang bed, "There have been changes up above, Huo the elder is among them. It’s going to be sunny days going forward. Those several people have been detained, and involved individuals are being pursued.
The future focus is definitely on economic developnt; the country must grow, the people must be prosperous, and at the very least, the common people must have enough to eat."
The old man was thrilled to hear this, "That thinking is correct."
The old lady wiped her face, "Things can’t go on like this; if it continues, it’s bound not to work."
Jian Jingchuan said, "We are way behind others, and we need to catch up in the future in terms of economy, culture, and technology."
He looked at Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye, "So, in the future, knowledge is power. Before I ca back, I heard they are holding etings to discuss the restoration of the college entrance exams. You have to be prepared.
Mr. Ren specifically sought out and had so papers made for you two, which I brought back."
Xu Qinghuan smiled at Jiang Xingye, "Did you hear?"
Jian Jingchuan worried the Jiang Family might disapprove of his daughter’s behavior and scolded, "I’m talking to both of you, why are you only looking at Ah Ye?"
Jiang Xingye quickly said, "Dad, Huanhuan’s review is better than mine; she’s more confident. I can’t compare to her."
Jian Jingchuan showed so surprise, "You’re usually busy."
"Huanhuan is busy too, she takes care of the two children tirelessly, and all the housework is organized by her. My job isn’t as arduous as hers!"
Jian Jingchuan grew increasingly satisfied with Jiang Xingye.
The old man, however, greatly admired Xu Qinghuan, offering unreserved praise, "Having Huanhuan in our family is like a miracle from our ancestors!"
Xu Qinghuan shyly smiled, "Grandpa, that’s superstition."
Everyone laughed.
Jian Jingchuan then talked about Jiang Xingjun and Jiang Xingwei, "Both are very diligent, and their personal single-soldier capabilities are also strong. Jiang Xingjun achieved a comndation during a mission and received collective second-class rit, performing most outstandingly, and has been promoted to a post.
Jiang Xingwei ranked among the top three in the military district competition and will beco squad leader."
Strong personal ability is one thing, but having background makes all the difference in any place.
With the Huo Family and Jian Jingchuan’s backing, as long as those two are ambitious, success is only a matter of ti.
The old man was very pleased and said, "It’s thanks to your nurturing too!"
Understanding well, Jian Jingchuan didn’t say anything further.
By contrast, Dong Aii’s brother in the military had earlier said he’d be promoted but recently retired instead.
Zhou Guizhi seed like she had consud vintage liquor for a decade, her head swirling.
At night, Jiang Baohua reminded her, "Too much pride leads to loss, humility brings benefit. Keep your mouth shut outside and don’t share this with anyone."
The next day, they were going to make sticky bean buns, and Jiang Xingi ca over, "Sister-in-law, Grandma and Mom say they’re making sticky bean buns today and to co over for lunch, we’ll have sticky bean buns in the evening."
"Okay."
Xu Qinghuan basically hadn’t prepared any New Year’s supplies, it was all prepared by the Jiang Family; even making tofu was done together with the Jiang Family a few days ago. She asked Jiang Xingye to bring so beans over; Zhou Guizhi had objections.
After a while, Jiang Xingi ca back fuming.
"What’s going on?"
She sat on a chair and said angrily, "Sun Guihua is out of her mind, coming over to Mom and saying I’m not young anymore, her family’s Dong Jincheng graduated high school and served in the army, he’s about the sa age as . Oh my god, really disgusted ."
It’s truly disgusting!
Xu Qinghuan said, "Don’t listen to her. The college entrance exams are about to be restored, you’ve been reviewing for a long ti already, gained a lead over others, and there’s nearly a year ahead. Study hard and aim for a good university.
When you reach a higher level, you’ll find the n around you will be more outstanding and your choices will broaden."
"I’m not that foolish, I’ll listen to you!" Jiang Xingi felt much better.
But both daughters seed trapped, and Zhou Guizhi wasn’t so optimistic.
She chased Sun Guihua away, but still felt down herself.
Complaining to the old lady, Zhou Guizhi worried, "What if they really can’t get married in the future, what should we do? They’re not getting younger, at their age, others’ kids are already grown."
The old lady glanced at her, "They’re just in their early twenties, why rush into marriage? If they really can’t get married, we’ll support them at ho. Why worry about what others think?"
Zhou Guizhi couldn’t let go, "So they’ll beco spinsters?"
"If they really end up that way, what can you do? You can’t sacrifice their happiness for your pride, can you?" The old lady advised earnestly, "The eldest girl hasn’t faced enough hardship yet, as her mother, can’t you feel sorry for her?"
Zhou Guizhi wiped a few tears, "Of course I care, thinking about her suffering at the Guo Family, I hate them so much."
The old lady also felt guilty, "The eldest girl’s suffering is on your father’s and my conscience as well."
Zhou Guizhi hurriedly said, "Why bring this up, who could have known the Guo Family would be like that, neither you nor dad expected it, nor did we at the ti. It’s her fate!"
Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stopped discussing the matter, and Zhou Guizhi thought she was overthinking.
When Jiang Xingi returned, Zhou Guizhi still asked her, "What do you think? Regarding the exam, are you confident?"
"Sister-in-law says it’s fine, what do you think?"
Zhou Guizhi thought about it, "Shouldn’t be a problem then, if you three all pass, wouldn’t Jiang Family produce three university students?"
Thinking about it, Zhou Guizhi got excited.
She looked forward, suddenly feeling that the current humiliation was insignificant.
The next day, Zhou Guizhi and Jiang Xinglan carried glutinous rice and corn to grind into flour and ran into Qiu Linghua.
She was munching on pumpkin seeds, facing the strong northern wind, trailing them all the way to the mill.
Zhou Guizhi worked as Qiu Linghua leaned nearby. When Zhou Guizhi refused to talk to her despite everything, Qiu Linghua took the initiative, "I heard your Xingi is involved with Dong Jincheng, is that true?"
Zhou Guizhi’s anger flared at her words.
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