Chapter 254
“Brother, you’re thinking too much. I still don’t fold blankets. Jiang Yexun folded them for me, saying that I’d be more comfortable leaning against the blankets on the heated bed,” Su Xiaoxiao explained with a blush and a small voice.
Su Hongchen’s expression stiffened, then he frowned at the young girl beside him, unsure of what to say.
Su Xiaoxiao grinned at him with a silly smile.
“Never mind, just take me to Jiang Yexun’s room,” Su Hongchen said helplessly.
Su Xiaoxiao then led him to the room next door. Opening the door, they saw a clean and tidy room. Apart from two boxes on the desk, likely old items bought from the Beijing Antiquities Bureau, there wasn’t much extra stuff in Jiang Yexun’s room. However, there were signs of someone living there: a still-damp towel, a floor that was evidently just mopped, and a junior high school textbook turned face down on the desk.
“You’re still studying?” Su Hongchen raised an eyebrow, surprised.
In his impression, although his future brother-in-law was clever and reliable, he was quite a rough character.
Jiang Yexun nodded. “Xiaoxiao is so smart that I want to read more books to keep up with the topics she discusses. I’m revisiting junior high textbooks now, and once I finish, I’ll start on high school books.”
His explanation was so clear that even Aunt Guo couldn’t help but glance over.
Su Hongchen was pleased with what he heard. Despite Jiang Yexun being from the countryside, he was capable, meticulous, hardworking, and cared deeply for his sister. Most importantly, he was willing to continue studying to become someone worthy of her.
From any angle, it was indeed rare to find a man as good as Jiang Yexun who treated his sister so well.
“Thank you for your hard work. My sister has always been someone who acts on a whim. You’ll have to put up with it in the future,” Su Hongchen said, placing his luggage on the desk and patting Jiang Yexun’s shoulder with satisfaction.
Jiang Yexun knew he had passed the test and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Aunt Guo also felt a sense of relief.
“By the way, brother, did you get promoted this time?” Su Xiaoxiao, seeing Su Hongchen had finished, quickly asked.
Su Hongchen smiled. “Of course I got promoted. If I wasn’t confident of the promotion, I wouldn’t have rushed back to the production team.”
Although his promotion had upset a few people, it was well-deserved, and no one could fault it.
“I knew my brother was the best,” Su Xiaoxiao said, her eyes curving with joy.
“Alright, let’s head to the Grain-Sunning Ground. They should have already arrived,” Su Hongchen said, ruffling her hair.
“Mm, I can’t wait to see the expressions of those who have had conflicts with me,” Su Xiaoxiao said with a hint of arrogance.
Su Hongchen didn’t think there was anything wrong with her attitude. The four of them exited and locked the door, only to see Hu Yuezhen standing at the gate of the Old Jiang family’s house.
Hu Yuezhen had been in the yard and, upon hearing the commotion from Su Xiaoxiao’s side, had immediately come to see what was happening. She hadn’t expected them to be heading out.
Hu Yuezhen was curious about where they were going, but her gaze soon fell on the man in military uniform, whom she had never seen before.
Although Su Hongchen’s skin had turned wheat-colored from exposure in the army, he and Su Xiaoxiao were siblings. Given how beautiful Su Xiaoxiao was, it was only natural that Su Hongchen was also quite good-looking. Moreover, despite being from the city, his rugged, masculine aura due to long-term training matched the taste of women from the production team.
So, when Hu Yuezhen saw Su Hongchen, her eyes immediately lit up.
She instinctively wanted to ask Su Xiaoxiao who the man was but then remembered that Su Xiaoxiao had an older brother who was an officer in the army. This thought made Hu Yuezhen, who was already jealous of Su Xiaoxiao, even more twisted and resentful.
Why did Su Xiaoxiao get to be born in the city? Why did her family conditions allow her to be pampered so much? Why did Su Xiaoxiao, who married into the Old Jiang family, end up with the most capable and affectionate husband?
Why did Su Xiaoxiao’s brother not only have abilities but also care deeply for his sister? Unlike her own brothers, who had beaten her growing up and expected her to support her family even after marriage?
Despite her jealousy, she didn’t dare trouble Su Xiaoxiao with Jiang Yexun around. Now with Su Xiaoxiao’s officer brother around, Hu Yuezhen was even less inclined to cause trouble.
However, she believed she wasn’t looking for trouble. Yet, the three people standing in front of her, aside from Su Xiaoxiao being more naive, could all clearly see what she was thinking.
“Oh, this officer must be Xiaoxiao’s brother, right? I’m her sister-in-law…” Hu Yuezhen said with a smiling, natural tone.
But Su Hongchen completely ignored her, turning his gaze away.
“Since you’re a half-sibling relative, don’t call yourself sister-in-law. It’s not only annoying to me but also to my sister,” Su Hongchen said coldly before leading Su Xiaoxiao away.
Hu Yuezhen was left stunned and then stomped her foot in frustration. “How come Educated Youth Su’s brother is just like her, so petty and intolerant?”
“What did you say?”
Jiang Guoli, who had just woken up, suddenly spoke.
“Oh my God,” Hu Yuezhen exclaimed in shock, clutching her chest.
Jiang Guoli frowned and glared at her. “Why are you shouting so loudly? Do you want to deafen me?”
“Dad, how come you walk so quietly?” Hu Yuezhen complained softly, patting her chest.
But as soon as Jiang Guoli shot her a stern look, she quickly said, “I was just commenting that Su Xiaoxiao’s brother is quite a handsome man.”
“Su Xiaoxiao’s brother? The one who’s an officer in the army?” Jiang Guoli’s frown deepened.
Hu Yuezhen nodded quickly. “Yes, he looks just like Su Xiaoxiao, very good-looking. And in that military uniform, he looks impressive, definitely someone capable.”
Jiang Guoli gave her an annoyed look. “What’s this about? As the eldest daughter-in-law of the Old Jiang family, you’re so interested in other men? Do you want to be beaten by my son?”
Hu Yuezhen was taken aback, then quickly realized what he meant and shook her head.
“Dad, how can you think that? I’m married and much older now, why would I have such thoughts? I just think that my two nieces, one sixteen and one eighteen, would be a perfect match for Su Xiaoxiao’s brother.”