manynovel Chapter 233 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (21)
Chapter 233 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (21)
Xie Nan was indeed very busy. He escorted Jiang Rou downstairs and watched her walk away before reluctantly turning away, getting into his car, and leaving. There was nothing he could do; his mother was still waiting for his support at the company.
Grandma Jiang learned early in the morning that her granddaughter would be finishing filming today, so she got up early to get busy. She had already planned what delicious food to make for Jiang Rou the night before.
Before dawn, I went to the market and bought the freshest beef. When I cut the meat, I could see it trembling and moving.
I didn't waste any time after buying it. I chopped and washed the vegetables, and now a plate of tomato beef brisket is simmering on the stove. The aroma can be smelled by everyone in the building.
She had also prepared the ingredients for several other dishes. The old lady, seeing that the time was almost up, hurried to the front door to keep an eye on things.
As for why she didn't go downstairs, she knew her granddaughter's personality well. In this freezing weather, if her granddaughter found her waiting downstairs for a long time, she would probably be in tears.
Grandma Jiang wasn't the kind of person who was sentimental. She knew her own health and cherished her life. She also wanted to see her granddaughter get married.
Thinking this, he kept his eyes fixed on the closed elevator door, certain that he would see his granddaughter as soon as it opened.
Grandma Jiang was eagerly waiting when a person walked out from the opposite side. Upon seeing Grandma Jiang waiting at the door, his eyes darted around, and half of his thoughts were revealed on his face.
Grandma Jiang ignored the gossipy woman, not even sparing her a glance, as if she hadn't seen her at all.
The neighbor across the street was annoyed by her attitude. Who did this old woman think she was? If it were anyone else, they would have left long ago, but this woman was shameless.
"Oh, Aunt Jiang, you're busy so early in the morning. What delicious food are you making? The whole building smells it."
Grandma Jiang replied indifferently, "There's nothing special about it, just simple tea and plain food."
As soon as she finished speaking, seeing that she was about to say something more, Grandma Jiang felt a surge of annoyance. She hadn't forgotten how this woman had gossiped about her daughter. If it weren't for her daughter stopping her, she probably would have torn this woman's mouth apart long ago.
Seeing the woman's incessant chatter, Grandma Jiang gave her a cold look, wanting to say a few words to drive her away. She didn't want her daughter to hear anything unpleasant when she came back.
Just then, the elevator dinged, and as the elevator doors slowly opened, Jiang Rou stepped out.
Grandma Jiang's face lit up with joy in an instant. She took small, quick steps and happily walked over to Jiang Rou's side, calling her "little girl" this and "little girl" that.
The grandmother and granddaughter chatted affectionately. Although Jiang Rou also lived at home, when she got up, Grandma Jiang had already gone to the market, and when she returned, Grandma Jiang had already gone to bed. They missed each other completely, which made the old lady miss her terribly.
Jiang Rou touched the old lady's slightly cool hand and looked at her grandmother with some helplessness. She knew that this little old lady must have been waiting for quite a while.
Faced with such love, Jiang Rou didn't say anything. She put Grandma Jiang's hand in her pocket, put her arm around her, and walked home, saying some flattering words:
"I could smell the aroma when I was still downstairs, and I knew right away that Grandma was making something delicious for me."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Jiang immediately smiled and cheerfully said to Jiang Rou:
“I went to the market early this morning to buy meat. I specially asked Grandpa Liu, the butcher on West Street, to save the best piece for me. I stewed it on the stove as soon as I got back, and it’s just right to eat now.”
The grandmother and grandson were chatting affectionately, completely ignoring the other person present, which infuriated the woman.
"Oh, Xiaorou, it's been almost a month since the holiday started, and your auntie hasn't seen you much. A college student is a college student."
Her words successfully made the grandmother and granddaughter stop in their tracks. Grandma Jiang turned her head and glared at her, saying with a forced smile:
"Xiao Fang, your husband will be off work soon. Why don't you go home and cook dinner? You'll have time to chat with us, grandpa and grandma."
The woman's face stiffened upon hearing this. Everyone on the floor knew that this woman named Xiao Fang's husband was a salesman, over forty years old and still a low-level salesman. He was incompetent but had a big temper, and their house was the liveliest place after get off work.
Xiao Fang was so angry at Grandma Jiang that he couldn't hold back his words and blurted out his innermost thoughts.
"Hmph, it's none of your business how our family does it. But you know, every family only has one daughter, and we're spending so much money on her schooling every year. She'll end up in someone else's family sooner or later."
As he spoke, he continued, looking quite understanding towards Grandma Jiang:
"Aunt Jiang, don't blame me for not reminding you. You should start planning for yourself. Once a girl is married, she's like water spilled from a cup."
As soon as she opened her mouth, Grandma Jiang's expression turned cold, and after she finished speaking, she couldn't help but swear:
"Bullshit, Fang Guilan, I'll tear your mouth apart."
Before she could make a move, Grandma Jiang was pulled by a slender white hand, and turning her head, she heard her daughter's voice:
"Grandma, don't be angry."
Grandma Jiang suppressed her anger and was about to say a few words of comfort to her granddaughter when she heard her granddaughter's voice:
"I'll return your words to you, Aunt Fang. You don't need to worry about our family's affairs."
Looking at the woman's face, Jiang Rou continued:
"As for the money for my schooling, it's not your responsibility. No matter how saintly Aunt Fang is, she can't interfere in my family's affairs. And Grandma's future life is none of your business."
Her voice lacked its usual softness, becoming completely calm without any inflection. The woman looked at the aggressive grandmother and grandson with some fear.
Seeing this, Jiang Rou didn't let her off the hook and continued, "As for whether I get married or not, that's none of your business. You'd be better off worrying about your own son and getting him married as soon as possible to fulfill your wish."
As soon as she said that, the woman's face darkened instantly, and even Grandma Jiang couldn't help but laugh out loud. Looking at her daughter's innocent face, she knew that this was an unexpected but positive outcome.
Without explaining this disgusting matter, he took Jiang Rou home, and the woman was so angry she could hardly breathe.
This is a shameful affair. Although several months have passed, it is still a topic of conversation. The woman's son was an incompetent good-for-nothing who failed the college entrance examination and was forced by his mother to repeat a year.
Who knew he would start a relationship at school? Dating is understandable, but who knew he would get the girl pregnant? Her parents came to his house to make a scene, which was incredibly embarrassing.
Jiang Rou naturally knew this. She was worried about Grandma Jiang living alone, so she sent 021 to keep an eye on her. 021 told Jiang Rou about this as gossip.
Jiang Rou rested well at home for a few days, accompanied her grandmother to buy New Year's goods, and did a thorough cleaning of the house. She didn't have time to think about Xie Nan for a while.
Just when Xie Nan's resentment was about to burst through the phone screen, Jiang Rou immediately promised to spend New Year's Eve with him after dinner, which made him feel a little better.
Jiang Rou was comforting someone when she heard Grandma Jiang calling her from the living room. She heard Grandma Jiang's voice as she approached:
"This Xie is being too polite. Look at all the things he's brought."
The living room was piled with gift boxes of all sizes, leaving almost no room to step. These were all delivered early in the morning, and according to Xie Nan, most of them were prepared by Ms. Shen.
Grandma Jiang had something on her mind. Looking at the gifts, she could tell they were good things just by looking at the packaging. That Xiao Xie was clearly not from an ordinary family.
The children are all good children, and Grandma Jiang likes this spirited young man very much. However, their family backgrounds are too different, and she is afraid that her daughter will not be able to stand up straight in the future.