1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 343 Jiang Wan: Engagement? I absolutely do not agree to this marriage! (Subscribe for monthly tickets)

"It's just a few steps away. The two-story red brick building at the corner of the street ahead is my home. Isn't it beautiful?"

"This was built by the White Russian nobles who fled here. It looks quite fashionable."

"Yes, there are houses like this all over this street. I think they are much prettier than BJ's, right?"

"That's true."

Liu Xiaoli held Cheng Kaiyan's arm, and the two of them walked leisurely on the street, chatting about the surrounding houses and the culture and history of Harbin.

At this time, Cheng Kaiyan finally put on her father-in-law's woolen coat as she wished. Wrapped in two coats, the warmth effect was much better.

The little girl Liu Xiaoling on the side looked at the two of them eagerly, interjecting from time to time.

Not far ahead.

Only Jiang Wan had a sullen face. She didn't even look back and just walked forward quickly.

After a while, we arrived at the corner of the street and saw a cast iron street lamp standing on the wet and dark roadside.

A red brick house with a semi-basement, a white fence on the street to keep out outsiders, a lawn covered with ice and snow, and a gravel path with a mailbox next to it.

Cheng Kaiyan felt like she was on the streets of Europe, it was exactly the same.

"Come inside and change your shoes."

Jiang Wan dug out the key, opened the door, and gave the order without even turning her head.

Then he went into the house and bent down on the mat next to the door to change his snow-covered leather boots.

Cheng Kaiyan followed the two sisters into the house and looked around the room curiously.

The entrance hall is very spacious, with a mat and a shoe cabinet built into the wall.

The living room in the distance is even more exaggeratedly large, with a sofa, fireplace, and dining table.

There is a semicircular balcony at the back of the living room with a grand piano on it...

“There are relatively few people who live alone in a house like this. Most houses are occupied by several families, which is very complicated.

But this two-story Western-style house is relatively small and exquisite. It was bought from a White Russian noble family. No one can say anything if the family lives in it..."

Seeing Cheng Kaiyan was very surprised, Liu Xiaoli smiled quietly and explained.

But in his heart, he also felt proud and complacent because of Cheng Kaiyan's admiration for his home.

"That's true."

After hearing her explanation, Cheng Kaiyan understood.

It’s just like the Western-style houses left over from the former concessions in Shanghai and Tianjin.

It does look magnificent and very fashionable from the outside.

But the villa has been allocated to many families to live in, with each family only living in one or two rooms. Some even have partitions, making the interior a mess.

Sister Xiaoli’s house is relatively small, and they bought it when it could be sold before.

No one can blame it, after all, there are houses like this everywhere on this street.

"Slippers for both of you."

While the two were talking, Jiang Wan took out a pair of household cotton slippers from the shoe cabinet and handed them to Liu Xiaoli and her sister one by one.

Cheng Kaiyan stood there with her luggage, waiting for Aunt Wan's arrangements.

When it was Cheng Kaiyan's turn.

Jiang Wan pulled out a pair of industrial blue plastic sandals from the shoe cabinet, glanced at Cheng Kaiyan, and asked indifferently:

"You came too suddenly. We don't have any extra cotton slippers at home. You should wear summer slippers."

"Mom! Why are you wearing flip-flops in the middle of winter?"

When Liu Xiaoli heard this, she frowned and shouted in dissatisfaction.

"What to shout?"

Jiang Wan raised her chin and asked back.

"It's okay, Xiaoli. You can wear summer slippers anyway. It's quite warm at home with the heater on."

Cheng Kaiyan reached out and took it from her mother-in-law and replied in a gentle voice.

He originally thought that Aunt Wan would just leave him here, but he didn't expect her to bring it to him personally.

"Well, change your shoes and give us the luggage."

Jiang Wan's beautiful eyebrows relaxed slightly and she spoke softly.

She thought that this young man would be angry and aggrieved, or at least dissatisfied, but she didn't expect Cheng Kaiyan to be so calm and gentle.

But one thing is true, the cotton slippers are indeed gone.

"Excuse me."

Cheng Kaiyan handed over the luggage. It was unexpected that she was personally handed over the shoes just now, but this time she was really flattered.

"Haha, this is just the most basic courtesy when entertaining guests..."

Jiang Wan looked indifferent. After taking over, she turned around and went into the house neatly.

Hearing this, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

She knew the character of her mother very well, and these words didn't make any sense at first.

But she understood that her mother's words were a little distant, and she just treated Cheng Kaiyan like any other ordinary guest.

Liu Xiaoli pursed her lips, turned around and tugged at her boyfriend's sleeve, telling him not to think too much.

"fine."

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head and bent down to change her shoes.

After everyone entered the house.

Liu Xiaoli thought Cheng Kaiyan must be exhausted after carrying the luggage all the way here, so she asked him to sit on the sofa and rest for a while, and then she carried the luggage upstairs.

Sister Liu Xiaoling kindly poured a cup of hot tea over and said, "Brother, drink it while it's hot."

"Thank you, Xiaoling."

"fine……"

After serving the tea, the younger sister went upstairs to ask her sister for a gift.

In the kitchen, the chopping board made sounds as Aunt Wan prepared ingredients for lunch.

So Cheng Kaiyan was the only one left in the living room, sitting on the sofa, drinking hot tea and looking at everything in the living room slowly.

After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly heard a crackling noise coming from the kitchen, followed by a crisp shattering sound.

"what happened?"

Cheng Kaiyan quickly got up and walked away.

……

"hiss……"

In the spacious kitchen, Jiang Wan stood in front of the kitchen counter, holding her hands tightly, with strands of bright red blood rolling down her fingertips.

She stared at the broken wound on her hand, frowning tightly, and felt waves of tearing pain in her fingertips.

Just now, when she was processing the fish, she accidentally cut her hand. The sudden pain made her flustered for a moment, and when she raised her hand, she dropped the kitchen knife on the chopping board and the porcelain bowl containing the fish to the ground.

Logically speaking, Jiang Wan, who has more than 20 years of cooking experience, would not make such a low-level mistake.

But she knew in her heart that she was feeling upset because her daughter Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Kaiyan suddenly came home to celebrate the New Year today.

Originally, after discussing with her husband last night, Jiang Wan had planned to treat Cheng Kaiyan calmly, just like a guest.

But after meeting today, she couldn't help but say some hurtful words and do some petty actions.

Just like the lukewarmness when they met, the wool coat that was originally prepared for Cheng Kaiyan, and the sandals that she put on him when she entered the room just now...

But this young man did not have any complaints, and he spoke and acted in a calm and gentle manner.

Comparing herself with him, Jiang Wan felt complicated.

While processing the ingredients, Jiang Wan was thinking about what attitude she should take towards the young man Cheng Kaiyan.

If you lose focus for a moment, things are bound to go wrong.

"hiss……"

As the blood on her hands kept flowing, Jiang Wan felt a little dizzy and wanted to leave the kitchen quickly, but the floor was littered with sharp broken porcelain pieces and water stains, which made her freeze in place for a moment.

"Xiao Li?"

Jiang Wan looked up and called out a few times, but no one responded.

She frowned and complained secretly, "They should have all gone upstairs."

At this moment, a strange voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Are you okay, Aunt Wan?"

Jiang Wan quickly turned her head and saw that the kitchen door was opened. A handsome young man walked in and was looking at her with concern.

"Hoohoo... I'm fine. I accidentally cut my hand."

Jiang Wan took a few deep breaths and explained in a calm tone.

But her voice inevitably trembled a little, and Cheng Kaiyan guessed that Aunt Wan's fingers must be in pain.

But Cheng Kaiyan seemed not to notice the coldness in the woman's words. She walked straight over, with her slender legs stepping over the scattered porcelain pieces, and came to Aunt Wan's side.

"I'll help you out."

"No, I can leave by myself."

Jiang Wan shook her head to refuse, then took a step forward as if to prove something.

But when his toes landed on the ground, his feet suddenly slipped and he was about to lose his balance.

Just when she was still in shock, Cheng Kaiyan was quick to reach out and hold her shoulders to help her steady her body.

"It's okay, I'll help you."

Jiang Wan breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Cheng Kaiyan's voice.

"Wow..."

Turning around, he saw Cheng Kaiyan’s feet in socks and summer slippers, and pushed the broken porcelain pieces aside.

Jiang Wan was somewhat dazzled by this scene. Her heart suddenly softened and she said quietly, "Be careful, don't get pricked."

"I understand, Aunt Wan."

Cheng Kaiyan felt warm at heart when he heard that and turned to look at her.

A bright smile bloomed on his face, like the thin sunshine between the dark clouds in winter.

"Ah."

Jiang Wan snorted and turned her head to the side with a wooden face.

Why are you smiling so beautifully!
……

in the living room.

According to Aunt Wan's information, Cheng Kaiyan found iodine, cotton balls, Band-Aids and other supplies, and originally planned to help her.

However, Jiang Wan, who had come to her senses, did not intend to give him a chance and directly declined to handle it herself.

Cheng Kaiyan thought about it and did not insist, nor did she go to the kitchen to clean up the broken porcelain pieces.

Otherwise it would seem too attentive.

Besides, he is not a hard-working ox who has no temper.

……

A workshop in Factory No. 120, Pingfang District.

The roar of the engine echoed in my ears, and workers in military coats were busy working in the workshop.

Liu Jianshe looked at the factory equipment and workshop assembly lines that were back in operation, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Jianshe, are all the repairs done?" A middle-aged woman who looked somewhat similar to him walked in to the workshop door and skillfully handed him a towel.

"It's okay, sis."

Liu Jianshe took it and wiped his sweat, and immediately the white towel was stained black.

The woman in front of him is Liu Jianshe’s elder sister, Liu Xin, who is a leader at Factory 120.

After Liu Jianshe completed his mission at the nuclear test base, he was specially transferred to Factory 120.

"That's good... You've been busy for a long time. Come to my house for dinner. I have something to talk to you about."

Liu Xin nodded with satisfaction and greeted him.

"Oh, what a coincidence! An important guest has come to our house. I have to go back to entertain him at noon."

Liu Jianshe waved his hand and declined in a deep voice.

Speaking of this, he thought that his daughter and Cheng Kaiyan should have returned home.

Everyone at home should be waiting for me to go back for lunch by now.

"Who is this person? So important?"

Liu Xin asked curiously when he heard this.

"Xiaoli is back today, and she brought her boyfriend back with her."

Liu Jianshe explained.

"What? Xiaoli also brought her boyfriend back?"

Liu Xin was surprised when she heard the news, then she said with a smile: "What a coincidence! In a few days, Wen Qiong will also bring her partner back home."

"Wen Qiong also brought her partner back? That's such a coincidence."

Liu Jianshe was also a little surprised.

"Yes, he is from Shanghai. Okay, okay, let's talk later. You should go back and meet your son-in-law!"

"I haven't even started yet..."

Liu Jianshe shook his head slightly, went back to the office, took his things home.

Left the factory and took the bus.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped at a street platform near my home.

He got out of the car, thinking of his daughter whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and the child of that old friend, his daughter's boyfriend, and his steps quickened.

"Click~"

Turn the key and open the door.

Liu Jianshe stepped onto the stairs and looked up into the living room.

A tall young man with an upright posture and wearing a black sweater was sitting on the sofa.

The young man lowered his head, holding a book and flipping through it, his clear and handsome profile was full of concentration.

He has the gentle talent of a writer, and also has a hint of the iron blood of a soldier.

Of course, the most unique thing about him is that he has a sense of alienation that makes him feel out of tune with his surroundings.

Cheng Kaiyan?

Liu Jianshe said in his heart, but he did not stop.

"Dad? You're back?"

Sister Liu Xiaoling caught a glimpse of him and called out to him quickly.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Kaiyan immediately turned around and saw a middle-aged man wearing a coat and glasses, with a gentle and serious appearance, standing next to her and observing her quietly.

He quickly stood up, waved and greeted calmly, "Hello uncle, I am Xiaoli's boyfriend Cheng Kaiyan."

"Cheng Kaiyan, I know you. I held you in my arms when you were little. You were so small back then. Ever since your parents left for BJ, I haven't seen you for many years. In the blink of an eye, you've grown up so big."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianshe smiled gently and said.

"Yes."

Cheng Kaiyan relaxed a little. It seemed that Sister Xiaoli's father was a very gentle person.

"Come on, sit down and talk."

Liu Jianshe walked to the sofa and sat down, waved at him, and then told Liu Xiaoling to pour tea.

The two of them sat down and started chatting.

From the interesting things that happened when Cheng Kaiyan was just born, to his mother's situation, to his experiences over the years...

"Um……"

After Liu Jianshe learned about the situation, he felt more at ease.

Generally speaking, he is a very nice young man, but we need to observe him further.

During this time, Liu Xiaoli came out to take a look and felt relieved when she saw that the atmosphere between her father and her boyfriend was quite peaceful.

After a while, the food was ready.

"Let's eat, stop talking."

Aunt Wan called out, and the two of them stopped.

……

On the table.

"I didn't cook much food today, please be considerate, Xiao Cheng."

While greeting Cheng Kaiyan, Liu Jianshe turned around, took out two bottles of Moutai from the cabinet beside him and placed them on the table.

I asked casually, "Can you drink?"

"can."

Cheng Kaiyan glanced at Liu Xiaoli who was sitting next to her and glaring at her, blinked and indicated: My father-in-law wants me to drink, how can I not drink?

"You two, drink less if you can."

Liu Xiaoli frowned and gave the order, and Aunt Wan glanced at the two of them indifferently, her meaning was very clear.

"It's okay. I'm happy today."

Liu Jianshe smiled. As the saying goes, truth comes out when drunk. He just wanted to test Cheng Kaiyan.

So the two men drank and ate, while the three women drank beverages.

Eating, drinking and chatting.

Afterwards, the atmosphere became particularly harmonious due to the warm-up by the Liu Xiaoli sisters, as well as the son-in-law and father-in-law Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Jianshe.

They talked about their life in BJ, such as exams, life, food, clothing, housing, transportation, and their daily interactions.

"You two have been dating for such a long time, how is your relationship?"

Aunt Wan took a sip of her drink and asked casually.

"Sister Xiaoli and I are in love."

Cheng Kaiyan answered gently and looked at Liu Xiaoli while speaking.

When the latter heard this, her pretty face suddenly turned red.

But now the whole family was watching, so Liu Xiaoli could only suppress her embarrassment, smoothed her hair by her ears, and said in a gentle voice, "Kaiyan and I are fine."

"That's right. It's good, but it's only temporary. I'm afraid you'll be unable to extricate yourself and lose yourself..."

Jiang Wan reminded in a subtle tone.

"I know……"

Liu Xiaoli took a deep breath, held Cheng Kaiyan's hand, and replied in a firm tone.

"Hey……"

Seeing this, Jiang Wan looked at Cheng Kaiyan deeply. She really didn't know what kind of magic potion this kid had fed Xiaoli.

The mother and daughter chatted with each other, and the scene suddenly became silent.

At this time, Cheng Kaiyan suddenly raised his glass and said, "This time I came to Harbin, in addition to meeting Aunt Wan and Uncle... I actually have another purpose."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look.

"What purpose?"

Liu Jianshe asked in a deep voice.

"Xiaoli and I have reached the right age to get married, and we have been engaged since childhood. This time I want to..."

"Make this marriage a reality!"

Cheng Kaiyan's voice was not loud, but it made everyone fall silent and look up at him.

When Liu Xiaoli heard this, she couldn't help but open her eyes wide.

marriage?

Comrade Xiao Cheng wants to arrange our marriage?
The girl's heart suddenly felt hot and she trembled slightly.

She took a deep breath, pinched Cheng Kaiyan, and said with her beautiful eyes: "Why didn't you tell me before you came?"

Cheng Kaiyan reached out and took Liu Xiaoli's hand and smiled.

Feeling each other's body temperature in their palms, their eyes were full of nervousness and uneasiness. They looked at Jiang Wan and Liu Jianshe who were silent at the dining table with anxiety and expectation.

"..."

The scene was quiet for a while and no one spoke for a while.

Everyone was waiting for Jiang Wan and Liu Jianshe to speak.

"Quack..."

Suddenly there was a slight sound, which perked everyone up.

Jiang Wan put down the cup in her hand and knocked it lightly on the dining table.

The beautiful woman suddenly raised her head and said calmly:
"I don't agree with this marriage."

Everyone's expressions suddenly changed.

Cheng Kaiyan felt heavy in her heart. She didn't expect that Aunt Wan had such a deep prejudice against her.

She refused without even thinking about it.

It is really……

Oh...was what I did really that bad?
"Mom! Why? Why on earth!"

When Liu Xiaoli heard her mother's cold and resolute words, her eyes suddenly turned red and she asked with tears in her eyes, covering her mouth.

She couldn't understand why her mother was so determined and so indifferent.

Even if she feels sorry for my sacrifice and hard work, my mother wouldn't be so cold and hard!
Sister Liu Xiaoling was so anxious that she quickly stood up and hugged her sister, comforting her with heartache.

"Awan, you...you are too absolute!"

At this time, father-in-law Liu Jianshe frowned and looked puzzled.

You clearly agreed yesterday, why today...

"boom--"

Jiang Wan listened to everyone's doubts and looked at their piercing gazes, and her heart became angry.

She slammed her bare hand with a Band-Aid on it on the table, causing the dishes and chopsticks to shake.

She stood up, looked indifferently at the young man and woman holding hands opposite her, and said calmly:
"I said no and it means no. Child marriages are decades old. There is no way I can recognize them."

"It's a different era now, with reform and opening up, and the feudal dregs such as child marriage should have been abolished long ago.

We hadn't been in touch for a long time, so I thought I had forgotten about it, otherwise I would have called off the marriage long ago!"

(End of this chapter)