Chapter 277: Chapter 277: The First Stroke of Fate

“Dad, Grandpa.” Wang Miaomiao stepped into the pavilion, glanced at the chessboard; the situation was tense, victory or defeat was uncertain. Wang Miaomiao looked at Jiang Zhongyi, who smiled at her, letting her know that Jiang Zhongyi was giving Grandpa Jiang an advantage.

Jiang Yan had once told her that Jiang Dad was good at Go, while he himself was good at Chinese chess. Grandpa Jiang wasn’t skilled at anything, yet he was always the family’s undefeated champion.

“Grandpa, Great-grandpa.” The pair of sisters came to Grandpa Jiang and Jiang Dad’s side, doing nothing at all, yet just their presence delighted the father and son.

What the elderly seek is not much, only that their children and grandchildren can come home often to visit, letting them see you and knowing you are doing well, that’s enough.

“Uncle, Grandpa Jiang, hello…” Li Jiajia, being cheerful, had visited a couple of times and was quite familiar with the place.

“Good, good, we have little guests at home, Miao Miao, ask Aunt Zhang to prepare a few more dishes.” Old Master Jiang, having aged, loved the lively bustle at home. Upon seeing visitors, he smiled and welcomed them.

“Okay, Grandpa. Then we’ll be going inside.” After greeting, Wang Miaomiao eagerly led them to see the little ones.

Children change day by day; now almost three months old, no longer sleeping twenty out of twenty-four hours a day, babbling endlessly when awake, seemingly interested in everything.

Li Jiajia gazed softly at Zi Han in her arms, his adorable smile reminding her of her Zhu Zhu. She was also a girl who loved to smile.

They’d been apart for almost two months; she missed her…

No matter where parents are, children are always the worry, and if conditions permit, who wouldn’t want to have them by their side?

Li Jiajia made a firm resolution, to work hard and earn money to bring her daughter over to live with her as soon as possible.

The Jiang Family’s dinner was always abundant; the fridge was never short of supplies. Having guests, Aunt Zhang sautéed three extra dishes: cured meat scrambled eggs, braised chicken wings, garlic sautéed shredded pork.

After a lovely dinner, Cheng Xue took Li Jiajia to work at the Xuelan Clothing Flagship Store, and Jiang Huilan was picked up by someone to watch a movie.

Yes, although Huang Tianyu still hadn’t passed Bai Li, the mother-in-law’s test, she could not prevent their interactions.

After all, the daughter had grown up; if she’s truly disregarding her words, making a fuss is futile.

Furthermore, Jiang Peng seems neither to oppose nor consent, remaining in a wait-and-see stage. His attitude toward Huang Tianyu was, “If you want to marry my daughter, you still have a long way to go… ”

In a family with daughters whom hundreds pursue, he was very picky about sons-in-law. Huang Tianyu pursued his daughter; he didn’t oppose, but marrying her home, he was unqualified. So, keep at it, young man.

Bai Li couldn’t overrule her daughter nor outweigh her husband, while a woman in menopause became increasingly irritable. Luckily, she still had Jiang Shulan at home to confide in.

But this meant Jiang Shulan had to suffer. If she slightly did anything that displeased Bai Li, she would be scolded. Retorting could be worse, involving physical actions; though not painful, being scolded forehead to forehead, slapped while scolded, arm twisted while scolded…

The little girl, originally cheerful, gradually became more and more silent.

The surrounding neighbors saw her change and even praised her for growing up and becoming sensible…

This made Bai Li even happier, believing her education had borne fruit, treating Jiang Shulan with even more severe strictness.

Jiang Huilan and Huang Tianyu walked hand in hand out of the cinema, the handsome young man and the beautiful shy girl, pleasing to the eye.

Jiang Huilan looked at the sky, the moon bright, stars sparse, feeling joyful, “Tomorrow will be another beautiful day.”

“Any plans for tomorrow?” Huang Tianyu held her hand, strolling slowly along the sidewalk.

“Hmm, the day after tomorrow is my sister’s birthday, and tomorrow is Sunday, I promised to take her out, considering it a pre-birthday treat. Would you like to join?” Jiang Huilan hesitated slightly but still asked.

Huang Tianyu raised an eyebrow, “Why the hesitation? Of course, I’ll be going, it’s a proper occasion to appease the little sister-in-law, can’t miss it.”

“What are you saying, we’re not even at that stage yet.” Jiang Huilan heard this and shyly glared at him.

Hearing her words, Huang Tianyu felt a bit disheartened. Until now, no one in the Jiang Family had acknowledged him.

Sigh… It’s his own fault for being too young and wild before, doing many irresponsible and ridiculous things, losing credibility. Even though now he regrets sincerely and seriously pursues the beloved girl, nobody believes him.

Jiang Huilan saw his dazed expression and quickly shook his hand, “What’s wrong?”

Seeing his girlfriend’s anxious eyes, Huang Tianyu’s mood improved instantly; what did it matter if others didn’t accept him, isn’t there this silly girl who believes in him?

As long as she continues to trust him, he has all the motivation he needs; one day, they will see his goodness to her and acknowledge him.

Huang Tianyu lifted Jiang Huilan’s hands, holding them to his heart, earnestly said, “I’ve already drawn that stroke for the character, let’s work together to complete it, okay?”

Jiang Huilan felt a warm surge in her heart, throbbing; this man she’d known since childhood, understood how wayward he could be, yet he always cared for her.

“Okay…” Jiang Huilan softly murmured.

Since he started confessing to her till now, before her, aside from being a bit shameless, everything else was commendable. Even when facing her mother’s anger, considering her, he held back without retaliating.

This was the first time in their relationship Jiang Huilan confronted Huang Tianyu’s vision of the future.

Having received her promise filled Huang Tianyu with foolish joy.

Joy is infectious, Jiang Huilan saw his silly grin and couldn’t help laughing out loud.

After connecting their hearts, it seemed every exchanged glance brimmed with affection, letting everyone around easily recognize them as a couple.

“Eh… Hui Lan’s back, is this your beau? This young man looks really spirited.” Our surroundings always have some sharp-eyed elders who love to reveal others’ affairs openly, regardless of others’ comfort or embarrassment.

Huang Tianyu wasn’t sending Jiang Huilan home for the first time, but usually stopped at the neighborhood entrance. This time, he boldly brought her right downstairs.

The unexpected question instantly turned her cheeks red, but she didn’t deny it; instead, she gently said, “Hmm.” Then, she turned to Huang Tianyu, saying, “I’m going upstairs, you should head back early too, take care on your way.”

Saying this, without waiting for his response, she turned and ran upstairs.

Leaving Huang Tianyu watching her figure with a silly smile, even after she disappeared, he kept staring at the stairs, listening to her ascending footsteps, feeling unusually warm and reassured inside.

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