Ji Ling, an outsider, didn't know about the grudges of the older generation, so she pricked up her ears curiously.

As a result, Xu Fang only said this, and there was no sound after that.

When I looked over, I realized that it was Xu's mother who was looking at Xu Fang with disapproval. Xu Fang lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Lingzi, go to Xiaoke's bedroom. I remember she borrowed some novels a few days ago. See if you like reading them." Xu's mother turned around and dismissed Ji Ling.

Ji Ling obediently got up and went to Ji Ke's room. The room was easy to recognize, the door was open, and the pink decoration made it clear that Ji Ke lived there.

She closed the door behind her and put her ear to the door.

The conversation between the Xu family's mother and daughter could be heard faintly in the living room.

"You are already a mother, so you have to remember your identity as a mother and treat the elderly in front of your children. What kind of education are you giving your children? Do you want them to learn from you in the future?"

"Mom, I was also angry for a moment."

"I don't think it's a temporary anger, it's a habit developed in daily life. In the past years when you were married to Ji Yong, your temper has become more and more spoiled, and you don't even remember how to behave." Xu's mother said in a harsh tone, "Xu Fang, remember

Live, no matter what is going on outside, you have to calm yourself down first. You are a highly educated person and a person who has seen the world. Comparing yourself with people who are not as good as you will only lower your status.

I told you this truth, and now it seems that you have returned it to me."

"Mom, I'm sorry."

When her daughter admitted her mistake, Xu Mu said in a much calmer tone, "Xiaofang, your mother-in-law has never studied and cannot read a few Chinese characters. She is inevitably ignorant and superstitious. So what if she doesn't like Jianhua? She said that the character Jianhua was engraved on her for more than 20 years.

Isn't she still living well in the past? On the other hand, she did something wrong by not recognizing Jianhua as her grandson, but as a junior, you can't orchestrate the old man's back."

Xu Fang was silent.

"The children are here too. I won't tell you how many there are. Just think about it yourself." Xu's mother nodded to her daughter and said nothing more.

Ji Ling sat down on the chair in front of the desk. It turned out that there was such a grudge.

Mrs. Ji's unreasonable appearance, for the sake of her own selfishness, she even refused to recognize her own grandson for more than 20 years, which no daughter-in-law could stand.

Behind him, Xu Fang opened the door and walked in, sitting down by the bed, "What else did your mother say?"

"They also said that my hunger strike made my neighbors envious and brought shame to Mr. Ji."

Xu Fang: ....Well done on the hunger strike.

"My grandma also said that if I repeat my studies, my neighbors will know that our Ji family is very wealthy."

Xu Fang nodded and did the rereading.

"You quarreled with your grandma again. Didn't you make her angry enough?"

Ji Ling's eyes widened: ....She seems to have discovered the truth why Xu Fang asked her to send living expenses.

Xu Fang guiltily avoided her daughter's gaze and pretended to cough to cover up her embarrassment, "You are old, so don't argue with her. After all, she is the elder."

Ji Ling snorted, "I didn't quarrel with her this time. I even hugged her and talked to her."

Xu Fang opened her mouth in shock, "Hold your breasts?"

"Yeah, I told my grandma, aren't the neighbors envious? Then let them be more envious. When you go out, tell them that your granddaughter got the top prize in liberal arts in the province. They will be jealous to death."

Xu Fang:....How can someone like an old lady get so angry?

For a moment, I was glad that it was not me who was angry this time.

The wronged heart is healed invisibly.

Xu Fang had a smile on her face, "I'll go cook with your grandma, and you can read a book in the house for a while. By the way, don't go out and wander around in the courtyard. You're not familiar with this place, and you might get lost again."

.”

He really gets lost.

Ji Ling knew that Xu Fang had secretly seen her talking to Chen Jingming, and was afraid that she was causing embarrassment, so she changed her direction and warned her. She didn't want to go out, so she nodded.

But after thinking about it, I explained, "Chen Jingming just stopped me and returned the steel money to me."

Xu Fang turned back, her gaze was deep, and there was something inexplicable in her eyes.

After a moment of silence, she said, "Now that I've got the money back for you, keep it for yourself and keep it for college."

After explaining, Xu Fang went out.

In the kitchen, Xu's mother had been absentminded since she saw her daughter coming out of the bedroom, and asked, "Are you angry with Xiaoling again?"

Xu Fang shook her head and thought about what happened to Chen Jingming, "...I was worried about her coming here before..."

"Who hasn't liked someone when they were young? You are also an educated person, how can you be so pedantic? I know there are several boys in our courtyard who like Xiao Ke? Xiao Ke usually goes out to play with them, and I

Neither you nor your father have bothered with it. It’ll be fine once you get past that age. The more you stop some things, the more they will become rebellious, which will make things more complicated."

"It's like Xiaoling gives a pen and then asks Chen Jingming for money. This shows that she values ​​money more than the person she likes. What are you worried about?"

Xu Fang opened her mouth.

She felt a little guilty for not trusting her eldest daughter and for the previous abuse.

I told my mother about this and I was told that I would be scolded again.

In the end, Xu Fang didn't explain.

At noon, Xu's father came back from outside with Ji Ke.

Xu's mother walked out of the kitchen, "Wangting and the others called and said they won't be back for lunch. Please wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Xu Wangting is Xu Fang's brother, and Xu's mother has two children, one boy and one girl.

He called Ji Ke again, "Tell your sister to come out for dinner."

Xu's father frowned and went to the bathroom without saying a word.

The family sat down and had a quiet meal. Xu's mother stewed wild mushrooms for the chicken. Ji Ling knew she was not welcome, so she lowered her head and ate quietly.

So I ignored the appraising glances from Father Xu who came across from me several times.

Father Xu found out that his granddaughter had won the provincial liberal arts exam and was congratulated when he went to give Ji Ke the notice.

It was hard for him to reveal that he had just found out, so he accepted everyone's blessings with a dry smile.

After returning home, I was sulking with my wife.

When Xu's mother found out, she couldn't laugh or cry. The old man slapped herself in the face and felt embarrassed, but she couldn't blame anyone else for it, so she could understand.

After the meal, Ji Ling and Ji Ke helped clear the table and then returned to the bedroom.

The Xu family has three bedrooms and one living room, one of which is a guest room. Usually Xu Wangting and his family of four would come back to stay there on weekends.

Life in the city is no different from life in the county.

The only thing Ji Ling was not used to was sharing the same bed with others, but Ji Ling had never experienced any hardship in doing anything under any circumstances. She just took off her coat and lay down to sleep.

Ji Ke even had no chance to say a few words to her.

The next day, as soon as the genius showed up, Ji Ling was woken up by Ji Ke.

"Sister, Chen Jingming agreed with you yesterday to go hiking today? The appointment is at five o'clock, let's get up."

Ji Ling turned over and continued to sleep, "I don't agree, you go with them."

Ji Ke was stunned when Xu Fang opened the door and came in, "Why aren't you up yet?"

Ji Ke also looked surprised, "My sister said she won't go."


Chapter completed!