Chapter 515
A flash of panic passed through Su Xiaoxiao’s heart, but she intentionally put on a conflicted expression. Since Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang had asked this question, it was obvious they already knew something. If she continued to act innocent at this point, it would appear too fake.
As soon as Granny Wang saw Su Xiaoxiao’s demeanor, she immediately took her hand, placing it in her palm and giving it a reassuring pat.
“Xiaoxiao, you don’t need to worry. Your Grandpa Zhang and I are fair-minded. If Aunt Peng has really done anything wrong to you, tell us, and we’ll definitely help you seek justice,” Granny Wang said kindly.
Su Xiaoxiao’s voice was especially obedient as she responded, “Actually, there’s nothing major. It’s just that we had a small disagreement before, and since then, our relationship hasn’t improved. But as long as Aunt Peng doesn’t target me, I won’t be angry with her.”
Although Su Xiaoxiao’s words sounded sweet, inwardly she rolled her eyes. She was almost certain that her brother’s abandonment all those years ago was directly related to Peng Huijing. No matter how happy and fulfilled her childhood had been with a brother who doted on her, she would never forgive Peng Huijing for her evil deeds.
“I knew it. Xiaoxiao, you’re a magnanimous child. As for Aunt Peng, don’t worry. We’ll keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn’t do anything excessive. If she does, we’ll send her to the police,” Grandpa Zhang promised in a stern tone.
Su Xiaoxiao wasn’t sure if she should believe them, but for now, she didn’t feel like Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang were lying.
“I think Aunt Peng probably doesn’t truly hold a grudge against me. She’s likely busy with other things, and we won’t be in Beijing often. We’ll probably just remain quiet around her,” Su Xiaoxiao said, offering a soft smile as she subtly spoke in favor of Peng Huijing.
However, when Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang thought of the things Peng Huijing had done in the past, their faces visibly showed disdain. But they quickly suppressed their emotions, pulling Su Xiaoxiao closer and saying, “Actually, Xiaoxiao, after thinking it over, we believe you have a real talent for medicine, and it would be a shame to let that go to waste. Now, the College for Workers and Farmers has a medical program, and with the prescription you submitted last time, you’d definitely get a recommendation to study there.”
Su Xiaoxiao had never imagined that in her past life, she had desperately wanted to leave the commune and return to the city, but in this life, she kept getting new opportunities to go back, despite repeatedly refusing them. To be honest, she was starting to feel a bit numb.
“I’m not in a rush to go back to the city right now. We’re still worried about my mother-in-law’s situation. Then there were some issues at my father-in-law’s place, and now it’s even worse to leave my mother-in-law alone in the commune. So, Yexun and I were thinking of staying in the commune for a few more years, and maybe in those years, we could have a few children,” Su Xiaoxiao explained, her fair face blushing slightly when she mentioned having children.
However, Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang frowned upon hearing this.
“Two years, and you want to have several children?” Grandpa Zhang asked in shock and confusion. Then he cast a disapproving glance at Jiang Yexun.
To them, Su Xiaoxiao was still a young girl; having children so early didn’t seem right. Plus, the doctor had warned that their daughters-in-law were too young when they had children, which contributed to complications in childbirth.
Seeing Jiang Yexun’s slight frown, Grandpa Zhang’s expression softened a bit.
“Xiaoxiao, didn’t we agree that you wouldn’t have children for the next few years?” Jiang Yexun gently squeezed Su Xiaoxiao’s hand and asked in a low voice.
“That was your plan, not mine,” Su Xiaoxiao lifted her chin defiantly, showing no hint of regret.
After all, her parents and brother weren’t around anymore. It was like there was no elder to keep her in check.
Moreover, the dozens of condoms she had pricked with a needle had all been used up by Jiang Yexun with much enthusiasm. If she wasn’t pregnant yet, it could only mean that one of them had fertility issues.
But in a few days, she would know for sure if she had a little “bun” growing inside her.
Su Xiaoxiao absentmindedly touched her stomach, and Jiang Yexun’s gaze lingered on her hand, growing a little uncertain.
At this moment, Granny Wang quickly urged, “Xiaoxiao, you’re still young. There’s no need to rush into having children.”
“But I heard that the military and government institutions are now encouraging late marriage and childbirth, to have fewer children and ensure healthy ones. What if, in the future, they won’t allow us to have children?” Su Xiaoxiao said, her big eyes filled with genuine concern.
Grandpa Zhang, of course, knew about the proposal in the military and understood the reasoning behind it. He furrowed his brows instinctively.
Eventually, he smiled at Su Xiaoxiao and reassured her, “There’s no rush. Even if something changes, it won’t happen immediately. You still have time.”
“Mm, I just said it casually, I’ll let things happen naturally,” Su Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, trying to appease them.
But as she said this, Jiang Yexun’s suspicion only deepened.
Before he could dwell on it further, the looks from Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang turned toward him, and he hurriedly said, “I know Xiaoxiao is still young, and being pregnant at this age could be harmful.”
He didn’t elaborate, but the elderly couple understood his meaning and nodded in satisfaction.
Just as they were about to smile in satisfaction, their expressions quickly turned serious when they saw someone walking in from outside.
Zhang Hanyu had been holding in his anger outside, and seeing his grandparents so unwilling to treat him properly, he immediately exploded. But of course, he wouldn’t dare to lash out at his elders. Instead, he vented his frustration on Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun.
“Are you two done? This isn’t your home! Why do you keep sticking around here every day?” Zhang Hanyu glared at them and said sarcastically.
Jiang Yexun frowned, but before he could respond, Su Xiaoxiao gently held his finger, signaling him to stay calm. He couldn’t mimic his little wife’s innocent act, so he simply looked coldly at Zhang Hanyu.
Their response made Grandpa Zhang and Granny Wang even more convinced that their grandson had been thoroughly spoiled.
“Zhang Hanyu, how can you speak like that? Xiaoxiao and Yexun are our invited guests. This is our home, and we can invite whoever we want. You have no right to say anything!” Grandpa Zhang snapped in a harsh tone.