The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 238: Visitors from the Zheng Family

"Thank you, Director Liu. I’ll do my best..." Wang Miaomiao responded with a humble and polite smile, but inside, she felt utterly delighted and overjoyed.

She was recognized by others...

Wang Miaomiao turned to sneak a glance at her husband who accompanied her, the hint of pride in her eyes making Jiang Yan’s heart race. Underneath the table, their hands intertwined, gently rubbing against one another, conveying their shared good mood through this intimate touch.

"Director Liu, you’re too kind. My Miao Miao is honored to work with you." Jiang Yan conversed with a calm demeanor; now walking the political path, he’s part of the system, and the Jiang Family has vast connections in the military. People like Liang Wen and Director Liu still need to give him some face.

"Haha... I’m honored too." Director Liu laughed heartily.

The group was engaged in pleasant conversation, Director Liu and Liang Wen warmly inviting them for a working meal which they couldn’t refuse.

In the afternoon, Jiang Yan took Wang Miaomiao to the Jiang Family’s courtyard to visit the elders.

"Miao Miao, Ah Yan, come and sit down." Grandpa Jiang had just finished lunch and was resting in a rocking chair. Seeing them arrive, he quickly waved them over, having waited for them all morning, only for them to arrive now.

"Grandpa, I’m sorry, something came up this morning that delayed us." Wang Miaomiao apologized sincerely, explaining the situation to him.

An old person at home is like a treasure; Grandpa Jiang is the Jiang family’s precious anchor, providing stability and reassurance to the children and grandchildren.

"Oh, this is good news. Miao Miao published an art book, became an author, and yet Grandpa didn’t know..." Grandpa Jiang said with a tad of childish grievance, feeling left out not knowing the capabilities of his talented granddaughter-in-law.

"Grandpa, I was just casually drawing for fun; I wouldn’t call myself an author. Please don’t say that; I’d be embarrassed if others heard it. I was just hoping to earn a bit of pocket money at the beginning..." Wang Miaomiao responded cautiously, not daring to agree to Grandpa’s words; her skills are far from that level...

His granddaughter-in-law is too modest, making Grandpa Jiang both pleased and satisfied. Young people should stay low-profile; past glamour often leads nowhere.

"Haha... good, good," Grandpa Jiang chuckled. "No matter what, my granddaughter-in-law has published a book, and as a grandpa, don’t I have to express my support? I’ll go to the bookstore later and buy them all back... to support my granddaughter-in-law."

"Grandpa, no need to buy them. I have copies at home. I’ll bring them to you next time."

"No, I want to buy them myself, boost your sales, haha..."

Wang Miaomiao covered her face, a wave of embarrassment surging up her heart, feeling terribly shy.

Just then, the telephone at home rang suddenly, Jiang Yan walked over to answer, exchanged a few words, then hung up, a trace of worry lingering between his eyebrows.

"What’s wrong?" With laughter paused, the group listened closely.

"The gatekeeper at the main entrance called; several people claiming to be our relatives came, asking me to meet them." After Jiang Yan spoke, he went outside to meet them.

"Who could it be?" Grandpa Jiang pondered, considering who might be visiting at this time...

Wang Miaomiao went to the kitchen to boil water, find cups seldom used for guests, cleaned them for use.

Soon, voices from several people could be heard at the entrance.

"Uncle, please come in." Jiang Yan politely invited them in, though it seemed his enthusiasm was lacking...

"Alright, alright, haven’t returned in over a decade, yet this place looks unchanged. Oh, the big banyan tree is still here, growing well; we can enjoy some shade beneath it during summer." Zheng Jun spoke casually.

"Hey, is that Xiao Jun?" Grandpa Jiang grew impatient waiting for people to arrive, so stepped out upon hearing voices in the courtyard, discovering it’s indeed relatives; Zheng Jun from the Zheng Family, the elder brother of Zheng Zhen.

"Uncle, how’s your health been?" Zheng Jun quickly approached Grandpa Jiang upon seeing him at the entrance, excited and passionate.

"Good, very good. What about your parents? Didn’t they come along?" Grandpa Jiang’s hand was clasped tightly without freedom, causing him to discreetly twitch his mouth.

"Oh, it’s just me and my two children this time. My parents are aged, with uncertain circumstances here, so I returned first for a look at the situation." The Zheng Family are cautious and shrewd, escaping quickly at the slightest hint of trouble back then.

"Oh, I see. Let’s talk inside then," Grandpa Jiang, feeling slightly uncomfortable, still smiled welcomingly, inside knowing his hand already sweating from being held too tightly...

As the group entered, Wang Miaomiao seized the moment to serve tea.

"Hey, these are my two children, elder son Zheng Long, younger daughter Zheng Pingping, greet everyone..." Zheng Jun introduced his son and daughter.

Both politely greeted Grandpa Jiang and then looked towards Wang Miaomiao.

Grandpa Jiang responded pleasantly, then seeing their gaze on Wang Miaomiao, introduced, "This is Ah Yan’s wife; they just married this year. Had you returned a month earlier, you would’ve attended their wedding, such a pity..."

"Miao Miao, this is Uncle from the Zheng Family, elder cousin Zheng Long, and younger cousin Ping Ping."

With Grandpa Jiang’s introductions, they became familiar with one another.

After greetings, the younger folks sat quietly aside, listening to the conversations.

"With the national situation being favorable now, feel free to return," Grandpa Jiang spoke while sipping tea, appearing unrevealed.

Zheng Jun seemed pleased hearing that, "Alright then. I’ll inquire with the family; our parents will certainly want to return. However, sigh, we left so hastily back then, surviving outside has been tough. It’s not easy to establish ourselves in a foreign place, managing small businesses barely sufficing to sustain the family."

His earnest face concealed a hint of ulterior motives beneath gold-rimmed glasses, clearly coming back with a purpose, "Returning with the family now, unsure if we can reclaim the old store or house."

When they left initially, they didn’t take Zheng Zhen along, hoping she’d stay behind to preserve some familial connections.

They realized the Jiang Family’s capabilities, reluctant to sever these ties of benefit.

Given the favorable situation now, naturally, they’re here to capitalize on it...

"Well, we’re really unsure about that," Grandpa Jiang isn’t easily fooled, "once the family left, those stores and houses became ownerless properties, all taken by the state."

"Oh..." Zheng Jun grew anxious hearing this, "Is there any way to retrieve them, Uncle? We need a way to sustain the family upon returning, or we’d end up starving. We have elderly and children; it’s not easy."

Hehe... Wang Miaomiao listened for a while, feeling the urge to chuckle.