The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 178: Grandma’s Invitation Is Hard to Refuse
Wang Miaomiao picked up the phone, and a kind voice from the other side rang out, "Ah Yan, I just forgot to ask, is there any dish Miaomiao especially likes to eat? I’ll ask Aunt Li to prepare it. Cough, cough..."
Hearing the person’s thoughtfulness, Wang Miaomiao felt deeply moved. After coming to this unit, sometimes when Jiang Yan called home, he would ask her to answer, and every time, Grandma would ask if she was well, if she was tired, and invite her to visit the Jiang Family.
She felt the sincerity of Grandma’s affection for her, but she harbored grievances and dissatisfaction towards Zheng Zhen, so she had not visited her, feeling guilty about Grandma’s kindness.
"Grandma, what’s wrong with you?" Hearing her cough several times at the end, Wang Miaomiao became anxious.
"Ah... is it Miaomiao... haha, cough, cough..." Grandma Jiang was extremely happy. She had just called her grandson, who said Miaomiao was busy, so she didn’t let her answer the phone, "All done with your work? Working so hard even on New Year’s Eve, take care of your health... cough, cough..."
"Grandma, what’s wrong, why are you coughing so badly, have you seen a doctor?" Wang Miaomiao asked anxiously, she had been coughing quite a bit.
Grandma Jiang felt very comforted by her concern and smiled, "I’m fine, it’s just small ailments that come with age, I have medicine at home, I’ve already taken it, don’t worry."
Wang Miaomiao felt very uncomfortable.
"Oh right, since you’re here, Grandma wants to ask you, what dish do you like, what’s your favorite, I’ll have Aunt Li make it for you." Grandma Jiang really liked this young girl her grandson liked, but there was no progress with her grandson, so she was anxious and thought to help her grandson in any way she could. So, when she heard that Miaomiao wouldn’t be going home for New Year, she thought of inviting her to the Jiang Family for a reunion dinner, to celebrate the New Year.
Wang Miaomiao really wanted to say she wouldn’t go to the Jiang Family and there’s no need to trouble, but how could she say that, "I, I’m not picky, I like everything, no need to specially make anything for me."
"Oh dear, how could there be nothing you especially like, Grandma doesn’t believe it, cough, cough, hurry and tell Grandma, cough, cough... just name one dish..." Grandma Jiang was persistent.
"Then how about cold dressed wood ear mushrooms..." Wang Miaomiao couldn’t resist Grandma Jiang, so she casually mentioned a simple dish, feeling resigned and sighing inwardly.
"Miaomiao, whose call is it?" Jiang Yan was back.
"Alright, alright, Grandma will ask Aunt Li to prepare it right away, you both come home early, Grandma is waiting for you." Grandma Jiang was very pleased, Miaomiao’s picking a dish meant she agreed to come over, her goal achieved, she didn’t occupy the phone line any longer.
"Okay, Grandma, goodbye." Wang Miaomiao hung up the phone, smiling a little helplessly, but thinking of Grandma’s concern, she felt more happy.
Jiang Yan heard the final few words exchanged between them, and couldn’t help but smile joyously, he didn’t expect that once Grandma stepped in, she immediately took care of the little girl.
Wang Miaomiao looked up and saw his grin, feeling annoyed, "What are you laughing about, Grandma was coughing, who knows if it’s serious or not, and you’re still laughing."
"Coughing?" Jiang Yan was puzzled, he was just talking with Grandma and she was fine, "Did she cough a lot?"
Wang Miaomiao recalled, "Not too much."
Not too much indeed, but it’s never a good thing, especially when they’re older, they should take care of their health.
"Let’s go, we’ll head back now." Thinking of the elderly’s health, Jiang Yan couldn’t sit still, it had also been a while since he’d visited the elders, he actually wanted to go back and spend the New Year with them.
This time, Wang Miaomiao didn’t act coy, she nodded and started heading out, saying, "Then let me go back and pack some things, also, what about the dishes you ordered?"
Jiang Yan smiled, "Those guys will get to enjoy them cheaply."
Wang Miaomiao went back to her dorm to pack some things, she would definitely spend the night at the Jiang Family’s tonight, so she needed to bring some daily necessities. Also, visiting the Jiang Family, she should bring some gifts, right?
Looking at the time, it wasn’t four o’clock yet, if they hurried on the way, they could still make it to the supply and marketing cooperative before it closed.
Wang Miaomiao didn’t delay, carrying her bag and was about to leave, and there was Jiang Yan waiting quietly by the wall outside, not showing any sign of impatience.
"No need to rush, there’s still time..." Seeing her seemingly in a hurry, he quickly reassured her.
Wang Miaomiao gave him an irritated glance, saying displeasedly, "We still need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative, you hurry up."
Jiang Yan understood her meaning right away and didn’t say much to stop her, he was delighted with her thoughtfulness. It wasn’t about those little gifts, it was an established custom. Her good performance would just add points in the eyes of the Jiang Family.
Speaking of gifts, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but recall the jade pendant left in the drawer of his room, unable to find a chance to give it away.
He had sought it out with much effort as a return gift for her first visit to his home, but she refused to accept it despite his coaxing.
Was it too valuable? Alas, he just wanted to give her the best.
In the end, he had to choose again, a shiny phoenix tail flower brooch, which she grudgingly accepted. She seemed not quite satisfied either...
Jiang Yan felt a bit troubled, what should he give for this year’s birthday gift?
Who doesn’t like good things, but Wang Miaomiao knew she couldn’t accept them.
After buying a few gifts at the supply and marketing cooperative, the two quickly returned to the Jiang Family. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"Miaomiao, you’re here, cough, cough... come and sit. Oh my, child, why did you bring so many things again?" Grandma Jiang was sitting on the sofa and didn’t get up, just waved to Wang Miaomiao to come over.
This year, from the onset of winter, her physical condition had worsened, on rainy days, her bones ached badly, and she would catch a cold, cough or have a fever from time to time, so the household always had cold and fever medication at hand.
"Grandma, Grandpa, how are you both?" Wang Miaomiao walked over to the two elders, greeting them.
"Good, good, I told you I’m fine, just worrying for nothing." Grandma Jiang excitedly grasped Wang Miaomiao’s hand.
"Come on, Miaomiao, let Grandma introduce you, this is Jiang Tao, he’s second in the family, and this is his wife, Liang Meizhi, and their daughter, Jiang Tongtong. Haha, it was quite a coincidence this year, everyone could make it back for the New Year, they only got back a little before you two did, cough, cough..."
Wang Miaomiao hurriedly helped her calm her breath, and Liang Meizhi, being observant, handed the water cup from the table to Grandma Jiang.
Grandma Jiang took it and drank a couple of sips, feeling much better.
"Great-Grandma, are you alright? Where does it hurt, Tong Tong will blow on it for you." Five-year-old Jiang Tongtong adorably followed behind Liang Meizhi, looking so cute and charming.
"Second Brother Jiang, Second Sister-in-law Jiang. Nice to meet you, I’m Wang Miaomiao, Brother Jiang’s friend." After Grandma Jiang regained her breath, Wang Miaomiao quickly greeted the two.
Jiang Tao and Liang Meizhi smiled and nodded, "Hello, Miaomiao."
"Tong Tong, quickly greet them, that’s your little uncle, have you forgotten? And this is little aunt..."
With Liang Meizhi’s introduction, Wang Miaomiao immediately turned all red.
