Chapter 223: Joy
Ms. Wang returned home, holding the wine with a heavy heart and placed it on the table.
Mr. Wang looked at her. How did his wife come back in this state after just going out for a bit?
It doesn't seem like she didn't get the wine, look, there are two bottles on the table.
What problem has she encountered.
"Wife, what's the matter? How did you come back like this after just going out?"
"Ah, you don't know. Today, that girl didn't even ask for a penny from me, leaving me feeling embarrassed as if we've taken advantage of her. It's a family secret recipe, surely not something she would give out easily.
If it weren't for the friendship with our son, she wouldn't have offered such a precious thing. We didn't believe her yesterday, and now it's like a slap in the face, right? Mainly, I feel bad, we've taken such a big advantage of her.
If we don't do something for her, I really feel we're going too far."
Mr. Wang laughed heartily, "You women really overthink things. Isn't this easy to handle? If you feel we've taken advantage of her, just help the girl out. She's a young intellectual now, and you know there are slots available for returning to the city.
The country is encouraging young intellectuals to return, though the slots are surely limited. Just a word from me and she can return to the city."
Ms. Wang sighed, "That's true! A young girl coming all the way here, suffering hardships. If she can return to the city, let her go back. Being with her parents is better than being here. No need for you to say a word, I'll handle it. Recently, a list should be announced."
Jiang Xiaoxiao never knew that the slot to return to the city, which was as hard to obtain as ascending to heaven in her past life, would fall so easily into her lap.
At this moment, Jiang Xiaoxiao went to the Song household.
However, there were obvious differences between the Song household and Mr. Wang's.
Although Old Song lived in a secluded courtyard, it looked remote and quiet. If you looked from afar, you wouldn't think an old general lived there.
Jiang Xiaoxiao went straight to knock on the door.
But unexpectedly, the door was open!
Old Mrs. Song was in the courtyard tidying up her flowers and plants. Seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao, she smiled broadly and led the young girl into her house.
"Child, why did you come so early? Have you had breakfast? If not, just eat something here. Your Grandpa Song and I were just about to have breakfast."
Although Old Mrs. Song had only met Jiang Xiaoxiao once, she felt a special fondness for the girl.
Jiang Xiaoxiao shook her head, "Grandma Song, I've already had breakfast. You and Grandpa can eat. I specifically came to bring you something and also to help Brother Song take some things back. I have to return to the forestry center this afternoon."
It was indeed time for her to go back.
Song Moting had called several times recently, and Mr. Song earnestly told him that she had fallen behind on her reviews and should return to study promptly.
Jiang Xiaoxiao chuckled.
Song Moting was actually not bad, genuinely caring for her.
He might not be great with sweet words, but he showed his feelings through his actions.
Sigh, it seemed that Jiang Xiaoxiao really had feelings for Song Moting.
It's hard to describe this feeling between people; it's quite mystical. It's not that she had planned to return in this life and avoid any emotional entanglements.
It's not because she had deep feelings for her ex-husband in her past life.
In her past life, her relationship with her ex-husband was just a simple union.
In that weird coincidence, she had no other options at the time.
Unable to return to the city, with such significant issues at home.
She was really miserable and anxious back then, and her husband was, coincidentally, able to provide a temporary haven.
Even though the late ex-husband was in a second marriage and had three children.
She still married him without hesitation, not for love but for the need for protection.
At that time, her parents had already run into trouble.
With her family members either dead or scattered, after all the hardships, her reputation was already ruined. If she didn't marry that man, who could she marry?
But this sanctuary only lasted a few years; the ex-husband was actually a good person. There was just no love between them.
The ex-husband passed away early. Instead, to support several stepchildren, she put in all her efforts, and these children were very filial, treating her as their biological mother.
But even so, she couldn't go back. The ex-husband wasn't someone she loved. Marrying someone she didn't love again wouldn't be her choice.
Now there was also Song Moting.
Song Moting liked her, and she also had feelings for him. Jiang Xiaoxiao didn't know whether she and Song Moting would grow old together.
But at least she didn't dislike it now.
Especially seeing Old Sir Song and Old Mrs. Song now, just by watching how the two elderly handled things, you could tell the family's atmosphere and environment were very good.
The old lady, pulling Jiang Xiaoxiao inside, truly liked the girl standing before her.
"Old man, Xiaoxiao is here! Quickly, get the things for our grandson."
The old gentleman came out with hands folded behind his back, strutting proudly.
"Get what? You've prepared so much stuff, how can we let a young girl carry it all home? Let's go to the forestry center together, our driver can take us. I'll have Xiao Li make a special trip. Besides, I haven't been to the forestry center yet, might as well see what it looks like."
The old lady whispered to Jiang Xiaoxiao.
"This stubborn old man, obviously he wants to see his grandson, but insists on saying it's to see the forestry center, as if there's anything to see there. He's been here for five or six years and hasn't been there, who is he fooling?"
Jiang Xiaoxiao covered her mouth, amused.
The old gentleman really was stubborn yet soft-hearted.
"Woman, are you over there speaking ill of me to the young girl?"
The old gentleman looked at his wife's relaxed brows and cheerful face, and felt quite proud inside. She hadn't been this happy for a while, so he felt they should definitely visit the forestry center.
Claiming she's tagging along, but clearly there to see their grandson.
"Who would dare speak ill of you? Alright, hurry and call Xiao Li, have him prepare the car, we'll leave with Xiaoxiao in a bit. Look, Xiaoxiao even brought us things. I love them all. Xiaoxiao, how did you know I like these?
This dried peach, peach preserves, and peach juice, my, you've got such skill! How can you make everything?"
The old lady was completely unreserved with Jiang Xiaoxiao, taking the items out to examine them one by one, growing more delighted as she looked.
Jiang Xiaoxiao was pleased too, seeing others appreciate what she made. Although she used experience from her past life for these items,
her skills were rusty now!
If not for the homegrown peaches from her special space, she would feel embarrassed to offer these as gifts.
"Grandma Song, as long as you like them. If you finish these, just give us a call at the forestry center, I'll have Song Moting bring more to you immediately."
Jiang Xiaoxiao playfully winked at Grandma Song, giving Song Moting no excuse not to visit his grandparents.
Hmm, the old lady immediately understood and chuckled even more joyfully.
She truly liked this young girl.
When driver Xiao Li loaded the belongings onto the car, Jiang Xiaoxiao finally understood what the old gentleman meant.
The old lady had packed an entire large box of things, and it was a wooden box. Jiang Xiaoxiao felt quite overwhelmed.
With her little stature, she really couldn't carry it back.
She figured she'd discreetly stow it in her special space, otherwise, there's no way to transport it back to the forestry center.
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