newbobooks Chapter 355 - 345: Time Flies
Chapter 355 - 345: Time Flies
Time flew by unnoticed. A month passed, and even if Jiang Yan wasn’t in a hurry, his associates couldn’t let him slack off any longer.
Finally, after the investigation team navigated the power struggle, they released their findings. Jiang Yan was reinstated, and within a week, he was even promoted.
This matter dragged on for so long that it caught the attention of the higher-ups, and Jiang Yan turned misfortune into a blessing.
Meanwhile, Mr. Zheng saw Zheng Zhen’s cold determination and noted that the Jiang father and son hadn’t come by since, as if his fate with the Jiang Family was of no concern to them.
He couldn’t sit still any longer. The Jiang Family might not care, but he did...
Finally, one morning, he asked Zheng Zhen to call Zheng Jun to have him come and take him back home.
Unfortunately, Zheng Jun didn’t take it seriously, irritably saying that he was very busy and told him not to make trouble, to stay well at the Jiang Family.
Mr. Zheng’s face darkened. He never thought his son would indeed disregard him so much.
"Ah Zhen, find someone to send me back." Mr. Zheng made the decision without a second thought.
Zheng Zhen, who had been looking dejected these past few days, finally cracked a smile, "Okay, I’ll find someone right away."
She acted quickly to prevent any further complications.
After seeing Mr. Zheng off, Zheng Zhen sat in the living room. Looking at the now empty house, she couldn’t hold back her tears.
Sometimes things just happen coincidentally. The day Zheng Zhen sent Mr. Zheng back home, he passed away that night. Thankfully, he achieved his wish of returning to his roots.
The funeral Mr. Zheng organized for his father was rather modest. Nowadays, his business had failed, his son was arrested. He appeared pitiful, hoping for sympathy, but unfortunately...
Now, those who attended the funeral were either like Jiang Yan, there out of family obligation, although the relationships were tepid, they came to pay respects because of the principle that respect for the dead is paramount. Others attended out of rivalry, just to watch the spectacle.
Who would sympathize? He brought it upon himself...
Over the past month, the Jiang Family’s small garden, under the efforts of Jiang Yan, Jiang Zhongyi, and several children, was transformed into a small vegetable patch. The first seeds planted had sprouted and were growing vigorously. With their unfaltering efforts, they would soon enjoy their own home-grown vegetables.
After the departure of Old Master Jiang, Jiang Zhongyi felt very lonely and disoriented, unsure of what to do each day.
Jiang Yan and Wang Miaomiao were quite concerned. This time, Jiang Yan spent a month accompanying him, taking him to nearby small parks for walks.
Unexpectedly, they encountered a small elderly activity group in the park where people practiced Tai Chi, played chess, and sang opera... it was lively.
Jiang Zhongyi watched for a couple of days, gradually grew fond of Tai Chi, and started practicing. Now, he was performing quite decently.
Jiang Yan worked on organizing the small garden for growing vegetables, and Jiang Zhongyi found it interesting, often following around. Neither of them had properly farmed before, but they were quick learners. They even bought several books related to agriculture to study scientific planting.
Of course, when they were uncertain, they could consult their in-laws. As a result, Wang Baoxing’s relationship with him improved. Having common ground truly helped strengthen their bond.
Nowadays, Jiang Zhongyi became the main force in the Jiang Family’s small vegetable patch, a small expert at growing vegetables, inspecting it several times every day.
Watching Jiang Zhongyi’s life getting back on track and living a fulfilling life every day, Jiang Yan and his wife were finally relieved.
Time is a wonderful thing; it can heal or help forget all the pain as it passes.
No matter what, those who are alive must continue living!
Time doesn’t shy away from wearing out. Inadvertently looking back, another decade has slipped by.
In June of ’94, Wang Miaomiao waited at the school gate, pacing back and forth a bit restlessly. Like all parents hoping their children succeed, she was waiting for her kids to finish the exam.
Jiang Zihan and Jiang Zihui were taking the joint admission exam inside. Both kids had always been top ten students in school. Wang Miaomiao shouldn’t have been worried, but until it was all settled, she couldn’t calm her nerves completely between hope and fear.
Today was the last day of exams, and the school gate was crowded with parents, some in small groups chatting. Some were humble, some were competitive...
"Ring, ring, ring..."
As the bell sounded, the adults at the gate simultaneously turned to look into the school, and for an instant, everything went quiet.
As they saw the kids coming out one after another, the crowd began to move again. Some waved, some tried to push forward, and some loudly called out names...
Wang Miaomiao stood under a tree without moving but went on her tiptoes to look into the campus, searching for the twins.
She had an agreement with the twins to meet them under this tree.
With her sharp eyes, Wang Miaomiao quickly spotted Xiao Hanhan’s figure. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips, and she couldn’t help but raise her hand to wave. Well, she was just one among the many.
Jiang Zihan saw Wang Miaomiao too and, after waving at her, dashed towards the gate.
"Mom..." Jiang Zihan’s face was beaming with a big smile. He was outgoing and active, always seemed energetic and cheerful every day.
"You did well, congratulations on finishing and your newfound freedom." Wang Miaomiao raised her hand and patted his shoulder. The fifteen-year-old lad was already taller than her, probably over one meter seventy.
"Hehe, mom, I think I did pretty well." Jiang Zihan had a slight expression of pride, which made Wang Miaomiao couldn’t help but feel cheerful too, "Good... good, having confidence is good."
"Don’t get ahead of yourself, you might end up like a popped confetti flower, slapping yourself in the face when the results come out." Jiang Zihui, who had walked up behind Jiang Zihan at some point, spoke in a teasing tone, ready to provoke.
"You’re the confetti flower, a morning glory, and a big dumb cow..."
Jiang Zihui raised an eyebrow, didn’t argue back, and then greeted Wang Miaomiao, "Mom, let’s go quickly, traffic will build up soon."
They managed to come out early. It was best to leave before a deluge of other students flooded out.
"Yes, yes, let’s hurry." Wang Miaomiao agreed wholeheartedly.
The three quickly made their way to a parking area nearby, where a brand new white sports car was parked, Wang Miaomiao’s ride.
The car was purchased not long ago, and Wang Miaomiao had only learned to drive less than half a year ago, her driving skills... well, let’s just say they were not the best.
After getting her driving license and driving independently, Wang Miaomiao gradually regretted it. She shouldn’t have learned how to drive; it truly wasted her time and money on the license.