novellhall Chapter 143 Cannot Marry
Chapter 143 Cannot Marry
These past few days, Zhuang Qingxiang herself has been terrified; when the child cries, she cries along with him.
She cried, and Sun Yongxian wiped away her tears as well.
Fortunately, Niu Jianzhong quickly ran over and interrupted the miserable crying that filled the room.
Niu Jianzhong came to ask what had happened.
Zhuang Qingxiang was reluctant to reveal her background, so she vaguely said it was a misunderstanding and a mistake.
At this moment, Li Shengnan also arrived. She happened to hear the last part of the sentence and immediately expressed her indignation, saying that she had been detained for three days for no reason because of a misunderstanding. This matter could not be left like this. She was from the union and had to demand an explanation for the workers!
Niu Jianzhong and Sun Yongxian both agreed with Li Shengnan's idea. Zhuang Qingxiang felt guilty and hurriedly reminded them, "I'm not considered a factory employee, so let it go, it's fine as long as nothing happens."
Then everyone remembered that she was Director Lu's housekeeper, not a factory employee.
Li Shengnan, quick-witted, added, "You're currently helping the factory make embroidery to send to foreign friends, and you also help out in the canteen, so you're practically part of the factory. The union should be able to help you out..."
"No need, I won't go to the cafeteria anymore." Zhuang Qingxiang refused, then made an excuse that she was tired and wanted to rest, and saw everyone out.
After everyone left, she fetched water and wiped the children's tear-streaked and snot-covered faces, then washed herself from head to toe.
She hasn't breastfed for three days, so she's no longer qualified to be a wet nurse.
Looking at the two babies who had fallen asleep from exhaustion, Zhuang Qingxiang sighed softly.
That's good, then I can leave, and Lu Congyue can find another nanny for Xiao Donghua.
"Mommy," little Qian Yue said in a childish voice, lying on Zhuang Qingxiang's lap, "I called Uncle Lu, and he said he'll be back to save you soon."
Zhuang Qingxiang's eyes twitched: "What did your Uncle Lu say?"
Xiao Qianyue doesn't remember clearly, but she knows that Uncle Lu said he would be back soon.
Zhuang Qingxiang thought to herself that perhaps Lu Congyue had no idea about this at all.
But if the people from the capital are deliberately targeting her, even if it wasn't Lu Congyue, it must be someone connected to him who did it.
If she continues to entangle herself with Lu Congyue, she'll probably be the only one who suffers.
Too tired to think about anything else for now, Zhuang Qingxiang hugged the children and had a good sleep.
Wang Shengli and Li Zhi thought the rest would be easy to handle. The Jiang family had taken a liking to Zhuang Qingxiang and wanted to marry her. They just needed to inform them so they could go and propose marriage as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, their tactful reminder to the Jiang family frightened them.
Previously, both Master Jiang and his mother had urged Jiang Weihai to marry her as soon as possible, but now they firmly disagree with him marrying her.
Just kidding, their family has impeccable revolutionary credentials. If Zhuang Qingxiang's identity is questionable, wouldn't she be here to ruin their family?
Even if there are no problems for the time being, the leaders in Beijing have been alarmed, so there will definitely be problems later. Wouldn't their family be devastated then?
"Wei Hai, let's just leave this matter at that. Don't mention it to anyone again, especially Zhuang Qingxiang!"
Master Jiang said seriously, "Don't see her again. I'll ask a matchmaker to find you a suitable partner in the next few days. With our family's conditions, we can definitely find you a stable job. Your future will be secure."
Jiang's mother sighed, "I never expected this! Qingxiang is a good person, but I never imagined her identity would be problematic. Luckily, Weihai kept delaying the marriage proposal, otherwise we would be the ones locked up for three days now."
Jiang Weihai sat on the stool without saying a word.
"Are you mute? Say something!" Jiang's mother urged.
"I..." Jiang Weihai didn't know what to say. He wanted to say that he didn't care, as long as Zhuang Qingxiang was willing to marry him, he would marry her.
However, Zhuang Qingxiang had rejected him before. Now that he was proposing marriage, not only would his parents disagree, but his proposal might also be seen as a threat.
"Father, Mother, the leaders from the capital want us to come and propose marriage," he muttered softly.
Master Jiang's face darkened: "Even if they are leaders in the capital, can they really control ordinary people's marriages? Besides, they won't be staying long; they'll be leaving soon. By then, the mountains will be high and the emperor's reach will be far away. Will they even know if we brought it up?"
They're just stalling for time. They listen to what they're told and try to get through it.
Jiang Weihai then fell silent again.
He thought that he would go and discuss it with Zhuang Qingxiang after those two people left.
But to his surprise, Zhuang Qingxiang came to the Jiang family to look for him in the evening.
Jiang Weihai's heart was in his throat. Just as he was about to say that he wanted to talk to her alone, Zhuang Qingxiang made that point first.
Jiang's mother immediately tensed up, forcing a dry smile: "Qingxiang, my Weihai has things to do and doesn't have time to go out. Just say what you need to say here, your auntie will listen. Maybe I can help you?"
Zhuang Qingxiang immediately sensed the other party's distancing.
It seems that the news of her being questioned for three days has spread far and wide.
Zhuang Qingxiang didn't feel sad or disappointed. When faced with something like this, even her own brother would want to stay away, so how could she expect outsiders to treat her the same way?
It seems that renting Jiang Weihai's house is not an option.
Zhuang Qingxiang sighed inwardly and smiled, "Actually, it's nothing. Since it's inconvenient for you at your home, then forget it. I'll go back and take care of the children first, and I'll come to see you again later."
Zhuang Qingxiang bid farewell gently. After she left, Jiang's mother looked at the bag of biscuits she had brought and sighed, "Oh, what a good person she was, how could she have gotten into such a mess?"
"Mother, I think something's wrong with her... Maybe I should ask her, just in case she needs our help?" Jiang Weihai said anxiously.
Then he was given a severe beating by Jiang's mother and sent back to his room.
"Is that even a question? She definitely has something going on! She might even be here to propose marriage. You really want to marry her? Stop dreaming. Your father just went to find a matchmaker. Just wait and see... and... just forget about her!"
Zhuang Qingxiang left the Jiang family home, looking bewildered for a moment.
She needed to rent a place to live and move out of Lu Congyue's house with the children, as she had promised the two people from the capital.
If she drags her feet, they'll definitely cause her trouble again.
Moreover, she wasn't sure what Lu Congyue was thinking right now; he might blame her for not moving out when he came back...
Zhuang Qingxiang gritted her teeth and simply went back to Qian Dayou's house.
The main house of Qian Dayou's family consists of three red brick and tile rooms, which were built with money brought by her mother. Currently, Qian Dayou and Cao Xiang live in the east room, while their eldest son, Qian Haoshan, and his wife, Zhang Yuxiao, live in the west room.
Two low mud-brick houses were built in the courtyard, where Qian Dayou and Cao Xiang's second son and two daughters lived.
Before Zhuang Qingxiang got married, she lived in a mud-brick house with her two sisters who were not related to her by blood.
When she arrived at Qian Dayou's house, it was already dark, and the door was bolted shut.