Chapter 37: The Old Affair of the Chen Family
Lu Jiayi was deeply moved after reading Jiabao's essay in the office. I couldn't help but shed tears.
She herself didn't understand, how could she shed tears for him? Seeing Teacher Ming come in, she quickly wiped away her tears and covered up: "It's very touching!" β
"Jiayi, you have always considered yourself a victim. In factββ, you are not the only one who suffers? Don't you think Jiabao is also innocent? Although you seem to be on the surface, you have lost your father and your complete home. However, that's because you don't want your dad anymore, it's not your dad who abandoned you! You are with your grandparents and mother every day, because of family changes, they are afraid of wronging you, and they give you more love. But what about Jiabao? The original family is gone, and he can't fit into the new family. It's the adult's fault, the child's fault? Jiabao suffers so much more than you! β
"I see!"
Ming Hao took out a tissue and handed it to Jiayi: "Do you know why Jiabao didn't have physical education class this afternoon?" β
Jiayi raised her face to look at Ming Hao, waiting for his answer.
"Because today is Grandma Zhang's birthday. He took a leave of absence to celebrate his grandmother's birthday! β
"He's quite conscientious!" Jiayi can be regarded as a compliment.
"Jiabao is really kind. Even though you treat him like that, he still has you as a sister in his heart! β
Yes, Jiayi also remembered that when Dong Zixuan went crazy and insulted himself, Chen Jiabao rushed out and fought with Dong Zixuan.
She couldn't help but nod silently.
"You often go to Teacher Ai's English corner, you should also know, who takes care of Teacher Ai the most? - It's a family treasure. Most of you are only children, and your parents will not be with you for the rest of your life! But you can have such an older brother, I believe, he will treat you well for the rest of your life! It is said that blood is thicker than water, but he can be so good to the grandmother of that family and to Teacher Ai, will it be bad for you in the future? β
Lu Jiayi took Jiabao's essay and said, "Teacher Ming, can I take this essay home?" I want my mom and grandparents to see it. β
Minghao said: "Jiayi, in my opinion, your grandparents didn't recognize the family treasure because they took into account the feelings of your mother and daughter!" - Think about it! You're so smart and reasonable, I'm sure you'll be able to handle this. β
Lu Jiayi said: "Don't worry! β
Ming Hao advised: "The composition must be brought back tomorrow morning!" Also, don't show it to your classmates! β
"Aunt Mingββ, I'm not stupid! How can family ugliness be publicized? Lu Jiayi smiled happily and left.
"Ming-Auntie? Do you mean my mother-in-law? Minghao muttered to himself.
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Jiayi's grandparents finished reading Jiabao's "I Don't Want to Grow Up" in tears.
Jiayi's mother, Lu Chang, handed the towels to the two old men and said, "Dad, Mom, I think it's really not easy for this child!" I know that you two elders have always protected me and Jiayi, and I am afraid that we will be wronged. But-this child is also your second elder's own grandson, Jiayi's own brother! No matter how much resentment he has against his mother, we shouldn't have wronged our children, right? β
"Boom! - My good girl! I'm afraid I've wronged you! - Why didn't I know that Jiabao was my own grandson? However, once we recognize him, his mother will kick his nose in the face, and when the time comes, it may not be difficult for you? Grandma Chen took Lu Chang's hand and said.
Grandpa Chen also said, "The child is a good boy! - It's a pity, there is such a mother on the stall! β
"So, dad and mom, we should accept this child even more, so that we can check for him, lest he go the wrong way, right?"
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Sun Tzu is to be recognized no matter what! However, recalling the situation back then, the second elder of the Chen family still has difficulty letting go of Jiang Meina's behavior.
Speaking of Jiabao's mother Jiang Meina, the Chen family is very familiar. She and Chen Chuan are really childhood sweethearts, and they have no guesses.
Jiang and Chen's family are neighbors in the front and back yards, and the two children are classmates from primary school to middle school. So it is logical to come and go often. However, when the two children will get better, the couple can't say.
Chen Chuan's parents didn't like Jiang Meina, thinking that this child was too impetuous and vain. But it's so big that I can't help it! The son loves other people's daughters with all his heart, and the old couple can't beat the mandarin ducks! came and went, and acquiesced to this family business.
Chen's mother clearly remembered that day, and when she learned that she was also on the list of laid-off, she was very depressed, and she went home early without waiting for work.
Well? The door is bolted inside! She knocked on the door vigorously, and there was a panicked sound inside, and after a while, her son Chen Chuan came to open the door.
"Mom......, you ......, so early...... Just back? Chen Chuan asked with a panicked expression.
Seeing that the buttons of her son's clothes were wrongly buttoned, Chen's mother couldn't help but be suspicious: "In broad daylight, what are you doing in the door?" She walked directly into the inner bedroom and saw Jiang Meina sitting on the edge of the bed with unkempt hair and a flushed face.
In the evening, after Chen Chuan's father got off work, they called Chen Chuan to him and said, "Since you and Mina really love each other, we can't object." Why don't you - tomorrow is Saturday, the two adults sit together, discuss it, and get your marriage done, right? β
Chen Chuan said: "Not tomorrow!" - I'm taking a midnight train to the provincial capital tonight, and Mina's clothes are out of stock, so I'll go to help her get the ordered goods back. - Anyway, it's not bad for a day or two! β
Jiang Meina did not have a job and rented a stall in a commercial building to sell clothes.
Chen's mother said: "The matter has come to this point, our family must always show an attitude!" After all, people are girls, and we have to be responsible for them, aren't we? β
"I know! We're definitely getting married! β
Chen Chuan took the night train to the provincial capital, to get the goods after the wholesale market opened the next morning, and then take the afternoon train to rush back.
But the next morning, as soon as the Chen family's breakfast was served, they heard a "crackling" firecracker sound in the backyard.
Chen Chuan's younger brother ran back from outside: "Mom, Mom, Sister Mina is married!" β
"What nonsense are you talking about? Your brother is not at home, who is she marrying? Chen's mother took the chopsticks in her hand and hit her youngest son on the head.
"If you don't believe it, go and see! - Say that it is the son of the head of the bank! There are so many cars, but it is magnificent! β
Sure enough, it was Jiang Meina who got married!
When Chen Chuan came back, he set a fire and burned all the clothes he brought back from the provincial capital.
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Early the next morning, Lu Jiayi came to the office to return the composition to Ming Hao, and made an "OK" gesture with her hand.
"Teacher, you're amazing! My grandparents really wanted to recognize their grandson for a long time, but they were too embarrassed to speak. Last night, my mother suggested to them, saying that this child is not easy, it is close to our house, so let's come here for dinner at noon! They happily agreed right away and asked me to take him back at noon today! β
"Your mother is worthy of being a person who does great things, and she has a heart." Ming Hao looked at Lu Jiayi, and suddenly said softly, "Aunt Ming asks you again, are you a little jealous?" β
Lu Jiayi glared at Ming Hao with disdain: "You are such an adult, and you still hold grudges?" She changed the subject and said, "Are you jealousββ, a little bit!" Fortunately, I still have a long time to bully him! β