Parents' Love: My Childhood Sweethearts with Jiang Weidong

Lin Wangshu and her troupe were about to leave Shixia Village, but she still had Jiang Weimin on her mind.

For someone like Jiang Weimin, who is easily swayed and easily influenced, we need to reassure him.

"Big sister, what will I do if you leave and leave me here all alone!"

Jiang Weimin looked utterly hopeless, wailing loudly at Lin Wangshu, but all he did was make a lot of noise without actually doing anything.

"Look at how pathetic you are!"

Lin Wangshu couldn't help but roll her eyes at his pretentious act.

"Alright, stop howling. Come with me, I'm going to make a phone call home, you listen in!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Weimin felt as if he had seen a glimmer of hope, and immediately beamed with joy.

After arriving at the village committee with Jiang Weimin, Lin Wangshu smiled at the village chief and said, "Uncle Shouren, we'd like to use the village phone, is that alright?"

The village chief smiled kindly when he heard her call him "uncle," and said, "Of course, we're all family, use whatever you like!"

Lin Wangshu picked up the phone and called home. A familiar female voice answered.

"Hello, this is Songshan Island. Where will you be picked up?"

Recognizing Yafei's voice, Lin Wangshu smiled, "Yafei? I'd like to bring her to your home."

Yafei exclaimed in surprise, "Big sister! Wait for me, I'll get it for you right away."

Soon, An Jie's voice came from the other end, "Hello?"

"Mom, it's me, Wangshu!"

"Wangshu?" An Jie exclaimed excitedly, then quickly called to Jiang Defu, "Come here quickly, your eldest daughter called."

Jiang Defu was tending to his vegetables outside when he heard the call. He immediately put down his hoe, ran to answer the phone, and shouted, "Is this Wang Shu? Has something happened?"

"Dad, this isn't my problem, it's Weimin's problem."

When Jiang Weimin heard her call him "Dad," he sneakily moved closer to try and eavesdrop.

On the other side, Jiang Defu calmed down after hearing that it was about Jiang Weimin. "What happened to him?"

Lin Wangshu told him the story in a few words.

Jiang Defu snorted, "That Jiang Weimin is such a lazy bum, he should be sent to the countryside for some reform!"

When Jiang Weimin heard this, his head immediately drooped.

An Jie felt sorry for the child and slapped Jiang Defu, saying, "I told you a long time ago to transfer the child back to me, but you just promised and didn't do anything."

"Luckily, Wang Shu went to see him this time, otherwise my Weimin would have been ruined by you!"

Jiang Defu felt guilty. He thought he would let Weimin get more experience in Shixia Village, but he didn't expect that just a few days would almost make him stay there for the rest of his life.

"Alright, I'll get it done for him right away, okay?"

Anjie glared at him and snatched the phone from his hand. "Wangshu, tell Weimin to be careful. Your father will transfer him back immediately."

Jiang Weimin answered the phone with tears in his eyes, crying out, "Mom!"

That cry melted An Jie's heart. She kicked Jiang Defu, who was sitting next to her, and yelled, "Hurry up and get things done for the child!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Weimin felt much better and was so smug he felt like he could fly.

Lin Wangshu sighed as she watched his animated expression. "You're just planning to go back like this?"

Jiang Weimin scratched his head. "Then how should I reply?"

"Don't be so happy. If you act like this, everyone will know that something good has happened to you."

"What other good thing could happen to you besides being transferred?"

"If those people find out, you can forget about leaving here peacefully!"

Lin Wangshu patiently analyzed it for him, word by word.

Jiang Weimin nodded as if he understood, "I understand."

Lin Wangshu is leaving tomorrow, and she pulled Jiang Weimin aside to give him detailed instructions.

"When you get back, give all your documents to your second aunt for safekeeping, otherwise they might get stolen one day."

"Also, you must not tell anyone about your transfer; you must act as if nothing is wrong."

"Finally, when you leave, do so quietly and discreetly, without making a fuss or showing off."

Lin Wangshu was afraid he wouldn't take it seriously, so she threatened him again, "If you can't do even one of these things, you'll have to grow old and die here for the rest of your life."

Jiang Weimin nodded vigorously, no longer daring to show any smugness on his face.

The next day, Xu Qing stood at the village entrance, watching the departing troupe. As if he had finally sent away a plague, a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

Xu Qing glanced at the saddened Jiang Weimin and walked over. "Weimin, how are things? Did your dad say when you're being transferred back?"

Hearing him ask that question, alarm bells went off in Jiang Weimin's mind, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

"Sigh, no news yet. My dad said I should stay here and train for a few more years."

Xu Qing patted him sympathetically, then her eyes lit up as she offered him a suggestion, "Why don't you find someone here, and once you have a child, your dad will probably transfer you back here for the sake of his grandson, right?"

Jiang Weimin recalled Lin Wangshu's words, "I'll grow old and die here!"

This startled him so much that his hair stood on end. He swallowed hard and refused, saying, "Never mind, I won't hold the girl back."

Xu Qing didn't mind his refusal; there was plenty of time in the future!

Jiang Weimin lived in fear for several days, but seeing that no one seemed to be watching him, he unconsciously relaxed his vigilance.

Jiang Defu acted quickly, writing to Jiang Weimin to prepare to return to Qingdao.

Jiang Weimin, holding the long-awaited letter, went straight to the village committee to ask the village chief to write him a letter of introduction.

When everything finally settled down, Jiang Weimin couldn't contain his joy.

When they arrived at the educated youth settlement, there was still a hint of joy in their eyes and brows.

Xu Qing, with her sharp eyes, noticed this and had a bad feeling.

"Have you had some good news? You seem so happy."

Xu Qing smiled and probed him.

A hint of surprise flashed across Jiang Weimin's face, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "What happy event could I possibly have?"

Xu Qing was now certain that Jiang Weimin was probably leaving. He was both shocked and furious; the man was about to leave, and he had only just realized something was wrong.

No, we can't just let him go like this! Xu Qing didn't want to end up with nothing.

Back in the house, Xu Qing steeled himself and took out a bottle of Moutai liquor that he had prepared as a gift for someone in the future.

They used Jiang Weimin's money to exchange for some things with the villagers and made some snacks to go with their drinks.

When Jiang Weimin returned to the room, he looked at the food and wine and became wary. Did he already know that he was leaving?

Xu Qing seemed oblivious to the wariness on his face. "I'm going to the tractor factory in a couple of days. I'll have to ask you to take care of my sister then. Consider this meal my way of thanking you!"

Jiang Weimin breathed a sigh of relief and lied without blushing, saying, "Don't worry, I'll help if I can."

Looking at the Moutai on the table, Jiang Weimin felt a little tempted. His family had it too, but his father never let him drink it. Today, he could finally try it.

Xu Qing noticed him staring at the wine on the table, smiled, and poured him a glass. "Here, let me toast you!"

Jiang Weimin gulped it down, coughing from the spiciness, his face immediately turning bright red. Then he felt dizzy and collapsed onto the table.

Xu Qing looked at him with some disdain. A grown man, getting drunk after just one drink, what a loser.

After struggling to pull Jiang Weimin onto the bed, Xu Qing went out and pulled Xu Hong in.

Xu Hong shook her head repeatedly after hearing his plan, "No, that's too embarrassing."

Just when things were about to go down that road, Xu Qing didn't expect his sister to let him down. "Losing face this once could mean a lifetime of wealth and honor. You still won't do it? Are you stupid? What does face even matter!"

"This is your only chance. I'm not capable enough. If you don't beg him to let his dad find you a job in the city, you'll be stuck farming here for the rest of your life!"

Xu Hong was startled by his last sentence and quickly nodded, "Okay, I'll do it!"

Xu Qing smiled with satisfaction this time.

The next morning, Jiang Weimin opened his eyes while covering his head, only to find that one of his arms was pinned down.

He sat up abruptly, looked at Xu Hong lying next to him, and wished he could slap himself twice.

Jiang Weimin understood everything; he had been outmaneuvered on the last day.

Xu Hong was also startled awake, and as soon as she came to her senses, she started crying as her brother had told her to.

"Jiang Weimin, you're a monster! What did you do to me when you were drunk yesterday?"

He didn't do anything! Jiang Weimin was wronged to death. He was so drunk he was unconscious. What could he have done?

But the most important thing right now is to prevent Xu Hong from causing a scene, otherwise he'll be completely finished if she attracts everyone's attention!

Jiang Weimin used all his brain cells and finally came up with a solution.

He patted Xu Hong's shoulder with trembling hands, trying his best to appear affectionate.

"Xiao Hong, don't cry, don't attract attention. I've liked you for a long time, and I'll take responsibility for you. Let's go get our marriage certificate today!"