1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 402 The Mother-in-Law Shows Her Power in Public!
Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.

On Daowai Street, there is a small Suzhou-style villa.

"Phew... I've finally cleared everything out and bought my train tickets. After finishing these few days of work, I can set off on April 1st."

Early in the morning, the mature and beautiful woman got out of her warm bed in the bedroom.

As April approaches, Harbin enjoys a comfortable spring climate with a cool breeze carrying the scent of the river.

Jiang Wan, wearing only a thin nightgown and slippers, stood in front of the wardrobe and rechecked the clothes, shoes, and socks she had packed up the night before.

This is preparation for my trip to Beijing in April.

A while ago, Jiang Wan asked a friend to help her book a sleeper train ticket to Beijing for the 30th, and she received it yesterday.

In addition, considering the time constraints, Jiang Wan also asked someone to cover for her for a period of time.

Although she was just a minor deputy director in a department under the cooperative, this small matter was not a problem for her.

She plans to stay in Beijing for at least a week this time.

Go and see how your daughter has been doing in the last month or two, and whether she has any difficulties or problems in her life or studies.

Let's see how she and Cheng Kaiyan are getting along lately, and whether there are any conflicts or misunderstandings.

Have the other two taken that step...?

"I don't want to be a grandmother right now!"

Jiang Wan felt somewhat worried when she thought back to how affectionate her daughter and Cheng Kaiyan were during the Spring Festival.

It wasn't that she didn't trust them, it was just that the two of them were so in love that they had even slept in the same bed!

How could she believe that? She was almost furious!
I definitely need to give these two young people a good talking-to this time, and make sure they don't cause any trouble before their engagement.

After the engagement, Jiang Wan stopped caring and couldn't control the situation anymore!

In addition, Jiang Wan naturally wanted to meet with her old friend and future in-law, Xu Yuxiu, during this trip.

We haven't seen each other for so many years, and we'll have plenty of time to get to know each other in the future, so naturally we should make the most of our time together.

We also need to carefully discuss the engagement process and details.

There are only the mother and son in their family, and they probably can't manage everything. I don't want anything to go wrong, so Jiang Wan wants to go and help them out.

Finally, Jiang Wan also planned to go to her daughter and Cheng Kaiyan's wedding room to see what this house, which cost more than 10,000 yuan, actually looked like!
Moreover, Jiang Wan had heard from Cheng Kaiyan that the house had only been bought recently and hadn't even been renovated yet.

When I go there this time, I will definitely urge them to renovate the wedding room and equip it with all the furniture and appliances.

There can be no carelessness or sloppiness!

Getting engaged is a major life event.

However, Jiang Wan thought that given Cheng Kaiyan's feelings and care for her daughter, she would never do such a thing.

As Jiang Wan thought about it, she tidied up and realized that she had forgotten some small items, as well as some jewelry for her daughter.

After all that trouble, everything was finally done before eight o'clock.

"Breakfast is warming up in the pot. I'm going to work."

She turned around and called out to her husband, who was resting, before heading out to work with her briefcase on her back.

I'll work these last few days, and then I can go to Beijing on the 1st.

I boarded the tram at the street corner and arrived at my workplace smoothly.

It was already 8:30.

Many colleagues have already arrived at the office, drinking tea, reading newspapers, and chatting.

In Jiang Wan's workplace, the administrative staff have one office, and the cadres from each department have another office; they are separate.

She was the deputy director, overseeing five or six people. She wasn't even ranked high in the unit; she was just a minor leader.

"Goodness, everyone's seen the news and newspapers these past two days, right?"

"Of course, it's not just our Harbin Daily that reported it. A friend of mine told me that newspapers all over the country have been reporting on this young man these past two days!"

"Even the venerable Ba Jin said that Comrade Cheng's winning of the literary award marks the arrival of the golden age of Chinese literature!"

"The People's Daily even conducted a separate interview with him! This young comrade's experience is truly admirable! He is both a frontline combat hero and a great literary writer in the rear!"

"It is said that he is only twenty-one years old."

"So young!"

……

Jiang Ting strode into the office and immediately heard a noisy discussion inside.

Six or seven colleagues sat on the sofa discussing something, their faces showing excitement and their voices filled with admiration and amazement.

"what's the topic?"

Jiang Wan was completely bewildered.

I've been busy preparing for my trip to Beijing these past few days. What's going on at work?
"Sister Xing, what's going on so early in the morning?"

Jiang Wan returned to her seat, put her things away, and turned to the woman next to her, asking in confusion.

"You don't know? At the award ceremony for three major literary awards held in Beijing a couple of days ago, a young writer surnamed Cheng won five awards at once! He made history!"

"In the past two days, major news media across the country have reported on this matter. Literary Gazette, China Youth Daily, and even People's Daily have all conducted special interviews with him this year!"

Upon hearing this, Sister Xing immediately began to explain with great interest.

A young writer surnamed Cheng?
Upon hearing this surname, Jiang Wan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be him?

The unrealistic thought popped into Jiang Wan's mind, but she quickly chuckled and dismissed it.

"According to Sister Xing, this comrade is really amazing. I'm afraid even those great writers can't compare to him, right?"

After a moment of reflection, Jiang Wan came to her senses and asked with some interest, since Cheng Kaiyan was also involved in literary creation.

She had heard of the major domestic literary awards; it was said that those nominated were all prominent writers and famous figures in the literary world.

Not to mention award-winning authors.

To win five major awards on one's own—what a remarkable young talent!

"That's right! I heard this Comrade Cheng is only twenty-one years old! I just saw his photo, and he's truly one in a million with such a handsome appearance. I wonder which family's daughter he'll end up with!"

Sister Xing's eyes lit up as she recalled the photos she had just seen in the newspaper!

"Comrade Cheng, twenty-one years old... a face that's one in a million?"

Jiang Wan couldn't help but repeat, "Why do these words sound so familiar?"
She wasn't quite sure of Cheng Kaiyan's exact age, but her daughter was twenty-two, a year older than him, and their birthdays weren't far apart.

Cheng Kaiyan is indeed twenty-one, and he's good-looking. Xiaoli even calls him Comrade Little Cheng...

But... that's too unrealistic.

Jiang Wan had observed Cheng Kaiyan during the Chinese New Year. Judging from the situation at the Genius Bookstore that day, Cheng Kaiyan did indeed have some fame.

But it didn't reach the astonishing level described by the writer surnamed Cheng in the newspaper.

This young man, Cheng, won five major awards and was featured in so many newspapers.

He's practically a household name by now, isn't he?

How could he be my daughter's boyfriend?

"Whoosh..."

Jiang Wan's breathing quickened. Even though reason told her that this was unlikely, it was most likely that they shared the same surname.

But she still held a sliver of hope and hurriedly said, "Do you have a newspaper? Let me see it!"

"Okay!"

Sister Xing readily nodded and took a copy of the People's Daily from the table.

She couldn't wait for Jiang Wan to read it so they could gossip together.

"Hua Hua Hua..."

Jiang Wan hurriedly took the newspaper, licked her slender white fingers on the tip of her tongue, and quickly flipped through it.

A large amount of text came into view, and in an instant, Jiang Wan caught sight of those three familiar words. Her head went blank, and she froze on the spot.

"It's really true..."

A wave of emotion surged through the woman's heart. Her dark almond-shaped eyes widened, her gaze trembling with disbelief and astonishment.

"Really... Good heavens... What kind of taste does Xiaoli have?!"

She couldn't help but groan inwardly, filled with shock and relief.

Thanks to Xiaoli's persistence and stubbornness, she almost ruined her daughter's good marriage!

Where can you find such outstanding young people?

at this time.

"Ah Wan, didn't you say last time that Xiaoli's boyfriend is also a writer in Beijing?"
Did you attend the literary award ceremony this time?

A middle-aged woman dressed in a well-fitting wool sweater walked past me and, seeing the young man she was reading the newspaper about, made a sarcastic remark.

The news that Jiang Wan's daughter, Liu Xiaoli, had found a boyfriend and even visited during the Chinese New Year had already spread throughout the office.

Jiang Wan openly introduced her daughter's boyfriend at the time, saying that he was from Beijing, a famous writer, good-looking, and an honorary professor at Beijing Normal University, earning more than 100 yuan a month!

Her face was practically overflowing with pride and arrogance at that moment.

Many female colleagues were extremely envious, remarking that Jiang Wan had found a good son-in-law and would be able to enjoy a comfortable life from now on!
But workplaces are places rife with backstabbing and infighting; no one can please everyone. And she and Jiang Wan didn't get along, so now she finally had a chance to stab her in the back!

"Phew... Sister Qi?"

Jiang Wan came to her senses, took several deep breaths to calm her surprise and great joy, and looked up at the woman called Sister Qi.

He chuckled coldly to himself. You've delivered yourselves right to my doorstep!
This Sister Qi had a conflict with Jiang Wan over some trivial matters in the past. Their relationship was rather strained. They appeared to be on good terms, but secretly they were furious with each other.

"Last time you described your daughter's boyfriend in such an amazing way, calling him a great writer and a university professor. With such high academic achievements, he must have won literary awards, right?"

Sister Qi looked down at Jiang Wan and said jokingly.

"Of course! Our Kaiyan attended the awards ceremony and even won an award!"

Jiang Wanjiao crossed her arms and said in a calm tone.

"Pfft!"

"You're just bragging! How do you know your son-in-law attended the ceremony and even won an award? The ceremony only ended on the 24th, it's only been two days. Even if you flew there, you couldn't possibly find out so quickly!"

"Oh my gosh~ Everyone was just asking casually, Wan, you don't have to put on such a show!"

"Isn't that right, comrades?"

"That's right~"

Several middle-aged women who disliked Jiang Wan and wanted to see her make a fool of herself and embarrass her began to speak sarcastically in the background.

"Hehe, you can't talk about ice with summer insects, I can't be bothered with you."

Jiang Wan shook her head and said calmly.

Then he continued to look down at the text reports in the newspaper, and the familiar, spirited young people in the photos.

"If you're so capable, then produce the evidence!"

Sister Qi was stung by her contemptuous and indifferent tone, and felt annoyed. What did you have to be proud of?
"Exactly! What's with the fancy talk? Just to show off your high level of education?"

"What's wrong? What's all the noise about?"

A barrage of questions arose, attracting even the attention of the leaders.

"You really want to know?"

Jiang Wan raised her beautiful eyes, leaned back in her chair, elegantly crossed her legs, and said leisurely in a calm and unhurried tone:
"Then I'll be blunt: the young man who won five major awards, as reported in the People's Daily, is actually Xiaoli's boyfriend!"

"Hahaha! You're really not afraid of being exposed! You mean your son-in-law is Cheng Kaiyan?"

"Never mind... they're starting to talk nonsense!"

For a moment, everyone in the office looked at each other in bewilderment, and several middle-aged women who didn't get along with Jiang Wan burst into laughter.

"Hey……"

Jiang Wan smiled helplessly, picked up her briefcase, and pulled out a wallet.

"Crack!"

The wallet was opened, and a group photo appeared before my eyes.

"See for yourself, this is a photo of Xiaoli and Kaiyan taken under the Yangtze River Bridge in Jiangcheng."

The beautiful woman pulled out the photo, held it between her index and middle fingers, and handed it out, her fair fingers and the photo drawing a graceful arc in the air.

Finally, he appeared before everyone.

In the photo, a steel Yangtze River Bridge stands majestically over the river.

Under the bridge stood a young couple, smiling and holding hands affectionately.

The girl had an oval face, fair and delicate skin, bright eyes, and a gentle and radiant temperament; she was none other than Liu Xiaoli, Jiang Wan's daughter.

The young man was tall and slender, with a refined and handsome appearance, exuding a scholarly air and a faint sense of aloofness.

"This...this...this is clearly the same person as the young man in the newspaper!"

Sister Xing exclaimed in surprise.

"hiss!"

"That Comrade Cheng Kaiyan is actually Jiang Wan's son-in-law?!"

"My God! It's really true!"

When the photo circulated, everyone stared in astonishment at the beautiful woman sitting at her desk writing a letter, their hearts filled with a tumultuous emotion.

Compared to the talented young people thousands of miles away, what happens around us is more shocking!

The middle-aged women who had been speaking sarcastically just moments before now had their heads down, their faces extremely pale, and they were speechless.

"To be precise, he's not our son-in-law yet, just Xiaoli's boyfriend. It's hard to say what the future holds."

Faced with the shock and discussion of her office colleagues, Jiang Wan remained unmoved and calmly said...

"what?!"

Everyone was stunned and stood there dumbfounded. "You haven't gotten past me yet?"
You mean you still have reservations?

Jiang Wan crossed her arms, looking aloof and proud.

But under the table, where no one could see, the feet clad in long black leather boots were already shaking merrily.

Is this what it feels like to be a saint in front of others?
Jiang Wan was filled with emotion.

However, he quickly became somewhat displeased.

"Ah Wan, if your Xiaoli doesn't like it, our Xiaoyue is fine too!"

"Yes, yes! Such an outstanding young man, our Chacha could try dating him."

"Hehe... You don't need to worry about that. Xiaoli and Kaiyan are getting engaged in May! We'll treat you to wedding candy then."

Jiang Wan gave the women who were trying to steal her husband a cold look and smiled.

Everyone was speechless, and some felt it was a pity to miss such a good opportunity.

What happened to not having passed your test yet?

They're getting married soon, so she was just pretending to be a mother-in-law who looked down on her famous writer son-in-law!

Look how capable you are! You'll be crying when your son-in-law runs away!

Jiang Wan could naturally see what they were thinking, but she didn't care at all. Did Cheng Kaiyan dare to run away?

……

"Wait a minute! Wan! Let's go out to a restaurant for lunch and have a good chat!"

"I have something to do back home, so I won't be able to eat with you guys."

Time flew by and it was already 11 a.m., time to leave work on time.

Jiang Wan picked up her bag and walked out, barely responding to her friends' calls before turning away without looking back.

"Old Liu, have you read the newspaper today? Something big has happened!"

Back home, Jiang Wan found her husband, Liu Jianshe, in the living room and smiled knowingly, keeping him in suspense.

"What serious incident has occurred?"

Liu Jianshe was on leave at home today and hadn't even left the house, so he hadn't read the newspaper. When he suddenly heard his wife's words, he quickly asked.

"That guy Kaiyan has quietly made headlines these past two days!"

Jiang Wan sat down next to her husband and said mysteriously.

"Kaiyan? Big news? What big news could he possibly have?"

Liu Jianshe immediately sat up straight, his interest piqued.

"At the literary awards ceremony the day before yesterday, he won five major awards in a row! Now newspapers all over the country are reporting on him! Literary Gazette, China Youth Daily, People's Daily, and even our local Harbin Daily are all reporting on his awards!"

Even though half a day had passed, when Jiang Wan spoke of it, a blush of excitement still involuntarily rose on her face.

Cheng Kaiyan, the son-in-law whom she initially disliked and even disliked, brought Jiang Wan many surprises and unexpected moments as they got to know each other better.

If I had to describe it, it would be like an onion: peel off one layer, and there's another layer of surprise.

It makes one really curious how many more surprises this 21-year-old can bring.

"Haha! I knew this kid was no ordinary person! I have good judgment; I arranged a marriage between him and Xiaoli when they were still young!"

Liu Jianshe laughed heartily, feeling deeply moved. He was happy and proud of Cheng Kaiyan's achievements.

Cheng Kaiyan was his old friend's child and also his daughter's boyfriend, so he treated him like a son.

How could I be unhappy for him?

"..."

Jiang Wan was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

She suspected that Liu Jianshe was deliberately targeting her.

But now is not the time to dwell on that; this good news should naturally be shared with everyone.

"Humph!"

Jiang Wan's gentle lips curved into a smile, full of anticipation.

(End of this chapter)