Parents' Love: My Childhood Sweethearts with Jiang Weidong

"I...I'm going to the Northwest!" Jiang Changyi hesitated for a long time, holding his head in his hands, before finally revealing his choice, his voice filled with resentment.

Old Ding nodded; Jiang Changyi's choice was within his expectations.

Although Lao Ding believed that the front line was dangerous, it also presented both challenges and opportunities, and that promotions would be faster, Jiang Changyi clearly lacked the courage to do so.

Seeing Jiang Changyi's dejected state, Dehua couldn't bear it and couldn't help but speak to Lao Ding before going to bed that night.

"Why don't you try to use your connections to find Changyi a better place?"

Old Ding sat up straight and resolutely refused, saying, "I won't do it. Even your brother doesn't care, why should I meddle in this?"

Seeing that Dehua still wanted to say something, Lao Ding patiently comforted her.

"Although your brother didn't let him join the navy, he still gave him a future. It's better than farming at home, isn't it?"

"Besides," Old Ding looked very certain, "this kid is obviously an ingrate. I'd be crazy to help him, just wait for him to bite me back later!"

Jiang Changyi was furious when Dehua heard him say that; after all, this was his own nephew.

"If you don't want to help, then don't. Why are you throwing mud at them? What kind of person are you!"

Old Ding ignored her words and continued to leisurely read the newspaper.

Saying a few words won't hurt him, but asking him to help Jiang Changyi is out of the question!

Seeing that he wouldn't budge, Dehua had no choice but to angrily turn over and go to sleep.

Seeing that his matter had been settled, Jiang Changyi became even more subdued.

Lin Wangshu and the others should leave soon, and Jiang Weiguo offered to leave early because he wanted to go to Qingdao to see An Jie.

Jiang Defu was very pleased; his child had grown up and knew how to care for his mother.

Anjie from Qingdao isn't doing well either; she's been staying at her older brother's house for the past few days.

When An Tai learned that Jiang Defu had another son, he could only sigh and say that this was fate.

When An Jie wanted to stay for a few days, he was very welcoming, after all, because of this little sister, both of his children had joined the army.

Sister-in-law An fawned over her, not letting her do any work at all, and treated An Jie like a great-aunt.

It's clear that when Jiang Defu wrote several letters to An Jie and received no reply, An Tai became somewhat restless.

"Anjie, when are you planning to go back?"

Anjie glanced at him sideways. "What, are you kicking me out?"

"What are you talking about? This is your home; you can stay as long as you want!"

An Tai's words were well said, and regardless of whether he meant it sincerely, An Jie's expression improved.

“What I mean is, if you keep not going back, Commander Jiang must be angry, right?” An Tai said somewhat cautiously.

"I don't care if he's angry or not. Jiang Changyi hasn't left yet, and he wants me to go back? No way!"

Anjie was clearly still resentful, and her words were filled with anger.

“An Jie, when did you become so petty? He’s just a kid from the countryside, why are you so intolerant of him?”

"Besides, Commander Jiang has written so many letters to you, you should know when to stop. If you keep acting so high and mighty, there won't be any way out for you to step down in the future!"

Seeing how clueless Anjie was, Antai could only try to persuade her with earnest words.

An Jie's anger intensified upon hearing this, as he never expected that even his own elder brother wouldn't side with him.

"Hmph, I see you for who you are now. Your own sister was wronged, and instead of taking my side, you sided with Jiang Defu. You're such a snob!"

"You!" An Tai slammed his fist on the table in anger at her words, and An Jie glared at him defiantly.

"Oh, alright, alright, you're all siblings, what are you doing?"

Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Sister-in-law An quickly stepped in to mediate.

Then he said to An Jie, "Your brother doesn't know how to talk, but he's just worried about you. You haven't seen your kids in years. Is it worth it for Jiang Changyi?"

Anjie hesitated for a moment, but when she thought of her heartless eldest son, her heart turned cold again. "I'll just consider it a waste of my life to have him!"

Now Sister-in-law An was at a loss. She exchanged a glance with An Tai, her eyes filled with helplessness.

That evening, Sister-in-law An thought about how angry An Jie had been during the day, and she couldn't help but feel a little amused.

"What's the use of my sister having so many children? Not a single one of them is reliable!"

An Tai thought for a moment and sighed, "Yes! I heard from An Jie that her eldest son and Jiang Changyi get along quite well. Why doesn't that kid think about his mother?"

"So what's the use of a child being so successful? It's better to have someone who is considerate!"

Sister-in-law An recalled what An Jie usually boasted to her: his eldest son had become a regimental commander at a young age, and his second son was a pilot who had also been promoted to deputy company commander.

Perhaps because he harbored deep resentment, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of schadenfreude in his words.

Antai glared at her. "Why are you so happy?"

"I was just thinking of Xiaoyi, wasn't I? She's my sweetheart, and it makes me happy when I think of her, is that wrong?"

An Tai didn't expose her. Thinking of his daughter, a smile appeared at the corner of his eye. "This child is indeed filial. She never forgets us, no matter how good things are for her."

Speaking of her daughter, Sister-in-law An suddenly remembered Lin Wangshu, whom she had met years ago. "I think my younger sister's kindness to that adopted daughter has been in vain. She hasn't sent a single letter in all these days."

An Tai nodded in deep agreement, "If it's not your own child, you just can't raise it to be tame!"

"We were thinking of marrying her to Xiao Chen back then, but thankfully it didn't work out, otherwise we would have married a thankless wretch."

Sister-in-law An shook her head in lingering fear as she recalled how she had initially thought of her daughter-in-law because of her good looks.

"This is all wishful thinking on your part. Besides, Xiao Chen is married now, so why are you still bringing this up?" An Tai gave her a disgruntled look.

Sister-in-law An pursed her lips but didn't say anything.

The next day, Sister-in-law An received a letter and some things sent by An Chen.

The letter began by scolding his wife, saying that she shouldn't have argued with Sister-in-law An, that he had already given her a severe dressing-down, and that she should apologize to Sister-in-law An in person later.

It turns out that An Chen's wife gave birth a while ago, and An's sister-in-law happily went to take care of her during her postpartum period. However, An Chen was away on a mission, and conflicts between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law continued. An's sister-in-law was so angry that as soon as An Chen returned, she packed her bags and went back to Qingdao.

Upon reading this, Sister-in-law An was moved to tears. All her grievances vanished upon hearing her son's words.

Then he inquired about Sister-in-law An's health, asking if her back still hurt.

Upon hearing this, An Jie couldn't help but sigh, "Sister-in-law, Xiao Chen is a filial and thoughtful child."

Unlike her son, they've never shown her any concern!

Sister-in-law An sensed the envy in An Jie's words and felt a little proud. "Not at all, Wei Guo is also a good boy, more promising than Xiao Chen."

“What’s the use of being successful? I’d be content if he were half as filial as Xiao Chen,” An Jie sighed.

Sister-in-law An's smile widened, and just as she was about to say something more, she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

She went over and opened the door, and Sister-in-law An saw three people standing at the door carrying large and small bags.

When Jiang Weiguo, who was in the lead, saw the door open, he gave a polite smile.

"Auntie, we've come to see my mom. Is she not angry anymore?"