The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 107: Reluctance at Sudden Departure

Zhao Qinfen is someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong. She and Wang Baoan are birds of a feather, a perfect match, and their relationship as a couple is quite good.

After marrying, they had two sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Wang Fugui, is about the same age as Pandi. Back then, Zhao Qinfen was very favored by the old lady, and Liu Yulan suffered and endured much hardship at the hands of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, countless times.

"This person is quite a character." After they left, Jiang Yan suddenly spoke up.

"Hmm? What kind of character?" Yang Zhigang dismissed, "A shameless crook?"

Jiang Yan reached out and snatched the cigarette from Yang Zhigang’s mouth, extinguishing it with two fingers and discarding it, "Such a smoky, suffocating mess."

Yang Zhigang’s expression was a bit stiff, seemingly surprised by Jiang Yan’s actions.

After extinguishing and discarding the cigarette butt, Jiang Yan glanced at Wang Miaomiao, who was sitting on a small stool by the door. Seeing her furrowed brows due to the smoke finally relaxed, his mood improved a bit. Just now, he also refrained from lighting the cigarette because he noticed her slightly furrowing brows.

He was indifferent to smoking and drinking, having no addiction. He could drink a few cups with friends and take a few puffs if offered a cigarette, but typically he wouldn’t actively drink or smoke himself. Knowing now she dislikes the smell of smoke, he could easily avoid being disliked by her, at least in her presence.

Having resolved the cigarette issue, he calmly explained the previous question, "This person is adaptable, thick-skinned yet soft-boned, capable of vile acts but knows when to advance and retreat, able to gauge the situation..."

From entering to leaving, Wang Baoan employed various tactics. Though shameless and sly, he never truly crossed the Wang Family’s bottom line, managed to hold his temper, and left with some semblance of dignity, which was quite bearable.

"Gangzi, never underestimate any villain. You never know when they might cause you trouble," Jiang Yan said slowly. "Actually, agreeing to let him into the factory isn’t a big deal; just fear he may become insatiable, unable to hold the line someday..."

"No need, no need." Wang Baoxing immediately shook his head upon hearing, "Sigh, my brother has been lazy and gluttonous since childhood...not learning anything good, better not bring him in and cause you more trouble."

Wang Baoxing was truly embarrassed, unable to articulate his brother’s misdeeds over the years, so he broadly labeled him as ’not learning’. He was an honest person, most afraid his incapable brother would cause trouble for Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan listened, maintaining a calm demeanor, saying, "It’s okay, I’m not afraid of him acting up in the factory, just worry when I leave, the new director might not tolerate or restrain him, then it could be troublesome."

"Xiao Jiang, really no need to trouble you." Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing felt touched hearing this, unexpectedly Xiao Jiang considered so much for them, they, in turn, couldn’t impose trouble on him, "Our family and his have been on bad terms not just for a day or two, his matters, we won’t handle."

"Alright then." Jiang Yan smiled and said, "If he comes to bother you again, Gangzi shouldn’t be soft. Such a person won’t learn his lesson unless he’s detained for a few days."

"Understood." Yang Zhigang responded cheerfully, "Alright, no more talking about him, won’t ruin the mood because of him. Pandi, is the food ready? It’s getting late..."

"Ready..." Wang Pandi quickly served the dishes upon hearing, some dishes cooked earlier she kept warm in the rice pot for fear they’d get cold, now she just needed to open the pot and serve them.

Yang Zhigang stood up, walked to the long table, picked up a mostly empty bottle of wine, and shook it, "Only this little left, not enough. Dad, do we have more wine?"

Over here, Wang Baoxing also stood up immediately, "Yes, there are three bottles left, I’ll go get them."

This wine was brought over time by Yang Zhigang and Jiang Yan, even not being a regular drinker, he knew they were good wines, so he didn’t keep them in the main hall. The unopened ones he hid in the room.

As his father-in-law walked away, Yang Zhigang eagerly poured Jiang Yan a drink, saying, "Big brother, thank you..."

Yang Zhigang always believed Jiang Yan treated the Wang Family well because of him.

Just now, Jiang Yan agreeing to let the person into the factory appeared as a strategic move, probing, fortunately, his father-in-law wasn’t muddleheaded. And the final remark, advising against being lenient if the person caused trouble again, was also preparing his father-in-law mentally. Should that day come, Wang Baoan being his brother, would require a decision.

Yet Jiang Yan seemed to gaze at the person opposite, hinting, "Don’t overthink, I didn’t do it for you."

Wang Miaomiao was setting the table, hearing this sentence, she couldn’t help rolling her eyes but remained unmoved, quickly setting the table and turning away.

Yang Zhigang chuckled foolishly, thinking Jiang Yan was just being polite, raised his glass, "Nothing more to say, all in the drink, I’ll drink first."

Toasting first out of respect...Jiang Yan said no more, drank a glass.

At the dining table, Liu Yulan suddenly recalled, uncertain, "Xiao Jiang, you just mentioned leaving? Are you leaving?"

As soon as these words came out, the dining table fell silent. Wang Baoxing, Liu Yulan, and Wang Jiabao were the most emotional, looking at him expectantly, waiting for his answer.

Jiang Yan’s gaze unintentionally lingered atop Wang Miaomiao’s head for three seconds, this girl, completely unaffected by the table’s atmosphere, was happily gnawing on ribs.

For some reason, Jiang Yan felt a bit irked inside, unable to handle this carefree girl, only...

"Xiao Xue, mind your manners, at least you’re a girl, chewing with your mouth full, go and wipe it." Cheng Xue, who was also enjoying the ribs, cluelessly looked up at Jiang Yan, then belatedly said, "Uncle, what are you doing, finish eating first then go wash." She finished speaking, ignoring him, and continued.

Jiang Yan frowned.

"Oh, Xiao Xue is still young, it’s the age to eat well and grow, don’t scold her, let her eat well, washing later won’t be too late." Liu Yulan promptly chimed in to ease matters.

"Yes, yes..." Wang Baoxing agreed, feeling a bit apprehensive about Jiang Yan’s earlier mild anger, not expecting Xiao Jiang, often so agreeable, to get upset over such a small incident...

Wang Miaomiao pondered as she glanced at Jiang Yan, then at Cheng Xue, spotting the sauce on her lips, like a cute little kitten, a smile flickered in her eyes before...she continued focusing on her ribs, occasionally licking the corners of her mouth, unwilling to eat as she did.

The saucy ribs were just too delicious, her sister’s cooking was improving, thinking ahead, with her second sister getting married next year, her chance at these flavors would lessen tremendously... Such thoughts left her annoyed, finding little favor with Yang Zhigang, who was taking her sister away.

Jiang Yan, continually watching her, naturally noticed her quick glance but extracted no emotion, leaving him somewhat disappointed.