The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 229: Pushed to Marry and Have Kids

As someone with a modern soul, Wang Miaomiao knows the value of fine jade in the future, so she naturally feels that accepting that set of jewelry is too precious. However, for Zheng Zhen now, she doesn’t care much about this set of jewelry.

Mainly because her family’s business had involved jade trading before, and as the only daughter of the Zheng Family, the dowry she brought into the Jiang Family can be imagined.

The set she gave away was not her favorite. In fact, compared to jade, she prefers gold.

Perhaps it was due to the national situation over several decades that made her fully realize the value of gold as a world currency.

As for why Zheng Zhen suddenly accepted Wang Miaomiao, it was mainly because of her conflict with her eldest daughter-in-law, Bai Li. The two of them were not getting along and were causing quite a commotion.

At this time, Zheng Zhen valued Wang Miaomiao also with a mind to annoy Bai Li.

Sure enough, seeing Zheng Zhen being affectionate towards Wang Miaomiao and noticing that the jewelry she gave Wang Miaomiao was clearly more valuable than what she gave her, Bai Li felt even more bitter.

Actually, whether it was valuable or not was purely her own psychological effect.

Wang Miaomiao closed the box, intending to give it to Jiang Yan for safekeeping, but Zheng Zhen stopped her.

"Wait a minute, why not wear it since I gave it to you? Good stuff should be worn to show its worth. Let me put it on for you..." Zheng Zhen opened the box and put the bracelet on Wang Miaomiao.

A cool sensation came from her wrist, and just as Wang Miaomiao was about to decline, she couldn’t speak.

"Wow, look at that... how beautiful." The pure white, flawless wrist had a touch of bright green, emitting a vibrant glow that was eye-catching.

"Yes, it does look good." Jiang Yan, understanding neither here nor there, followed with a laugh and a compliment.

Wang Miaomiao looked at him unexpectedly, seeing the smile in his eyes, sparkling with joy, clearly genuinely happy at the moment.

She also glanced down at her wrist, indeed, it looked beautiful, so she smiled as well, "Thank you, Mom..."

Oh well, why overthink it? It’s her who benefited at this moment, naturally, she should express her gratitude happily.

"As long as you like it." Zheng Zhen smiled kindly, a world apart from her previous image, then, with a sparkle in her phoenix eyes, she steered the conversation, "Miao Miao, Ah Yan is no longer young. When do you plan to get married and give me a chubby grandchild?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Miaomiao felt a block in her heart. Indeed, good things don’t come for free.

However, as an unmarried young lady, she couldn’t speak up on this matter.

Wang Miaomiao feigned shyness, lowered her head, and fiddled with the bracelet on her hand. Secretly, she gave Jiang Yan a kick.

Jiang Yan’s gaze flickered. He genuinely wanted to marry his young wife and bring her home, sheltering and loving her thoroughly.

However, this wasn’t a good time to rush into marriage, especially with his mother pestering them about a grandchild, his irritation showing.

The little bit of goodwill he had towards her just now vanished into thin air. Jiang Yan restrained his smile and nonchalantly said, "Mom, there’s no rush for this. We have our plans."

"Hey, you child, you’re so old now, how can you not be in a rush?" Zheng Zhen was displeased. She had already agreed to their marriage, so why were they still being coy? She then turned to Wang Miaomiao, "Miao Miao, what do you say? He’s not getting any younger, what’s the hold-up? Get married early, have a child, and I can help you with that..."

Heh... letting her help take care of the children? She hadn’t thought of that.

"I’ll listen to Brother Jiang for everything." Since Zheng Zhen asked directly, Wang Miaomiao naturally had to state her position. Of course, her strategy was to leave it all to Jiang Yan to solve.

Hearing her response, Zheng Zhen’s face stiffened momentarily, slightly annoyed by her lack of initiative, "Hey, you girl, really useless."

Seeing her with such a gentle demeanor, and knowing her own son, who would even stand up to her, it was clear he had her completely under control. Trying to approach it from her side was ineffective.

Zheng Zhen then turned to Mr. Jiang, "Dad, why don’t you persuade Ah Yan? He’s quite grown-up now, there’s no hurry."

To be honest, Mr. Jiang also wanted them to get married soon, so this time he didn’t oppose Zheng Zhen’s words but looked at Jiang Yan.

Mr. Jiang said nothing, just looked at him, but Jiang Yan understood his meaning.

With the old master, he couldn’t treat it the same as with Zheng Zhen.

"Well... I’ve been quite busy lately. The year has been good, and maybe by the end of the year, I could even get promoted." Jiang Yan didn’t brush off Mr. Jiang with vague words but sincerely explained, "There’s no rush with the marriage. I want to give Miao Miao a grand wedding, and there’s quite a bit to prepare. I’ve already started planning, and once it’s all set, I’ll let everyone know."

Jiang Yan spoke earnestly, while Wang Miaomiao listened, lowering her eyes to hide the varied emotions within.

Mr. Jiang’s gaze flickered, and it was unclear whether he believed him or not, but all he said was with a bit of dejection, "Sigh, as long as you know what you’re doing, that’s fine. Grandpa is old, not many days left. Maybe one day, I’ll just not wake up."

"Grandpa, don’t say that. You’re in great health, surely you’ll see Miao Miao and me get married and have children. We’re counting on you to help teach the kids..." Jiang Yan felt slightly moved inside, already contemplating.

"Good, good..." Mr. Jiang had a smile on his face, and he looked at Wang Miaomiao, clearly wanting her to express as well.

This time, Wang Miaomiao wasn’t bashful, her response was still the same, but her demeanor was straightforward, giving off a different impression, "I’ll listen to Brother Jiang for everything."

"Good, good..." Mr. Jiang laughed even more joyfully.

Zheng Zhen saw that with the old master pitching in, her son finally gave a reliable answer, knowing that pressing further wouldn’t work, feeling somewhat regretful.

When she glanced at her eldest daughter-in-law being comforted by the eldest granddaughter in the corner of the living room, she couldn’t help but roll her eyes and snort softly. Then, turning to her silent eldest son, she said, "Your wife’s temper needs to be managed well. Doesn’t she know what day it is today? Thankfully, there are still outsiders at home..."

"You also stop right there." Before Zheng Zhen could finish, Jiang Zhongyi interrupted, giving her a cold look, "You’re retiring in two months, aren’t you?"

Hearing his words, Zheng Zhen’s face instantly darkened.

Wang Miaomiao was the only one who didn’t understand, but everyone else recalled the matter from a few years ago. Jiang Zhongyi and Zheng Zhen were talking about divorce, and they had agreed that after Zheng Zhen retired... they would divorce!

Bringing up this topic suddenly, it was unclear what Jiang Zhongyi meant.

Zheng Zhen clenched her hands tightly, striving to maintain composure. Raising her head to look at Jiang Zhongyi, her eyes glimmered with determination as she bit her teeth and said, "Yes, I should retire. Oh, by the way, my brother wrote back saying he’ll be coming to visit me in a few months..."

Jiang Zhongyi was slightly taken aback, "Really..." He didn’t know what to think and became silent again.

Mr. Jiang looked at the two of them, gave a long sigh. With his son and daughter-in-law in this situation, he didn’t know what to do.

They say to mend rather than separate, but how to mend?

Once again, he found himself missing his old partner.