The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 148: Coaxing, Persuasion, and Bluffing All at Once
The arrival of Jiang Yan was warmly welcomed by the Wang Family.
"Brother Jiang, didn’t you say you’d come to pick me up in three days? Are we leaving today?" Wang Jia Bao was so excited that he couldn’t wait to pack his things and leave immediately.
Jiang Yan shook his head, "No, I happened to have some business passing through City J, so I stopped by to see you all."
Jiang Yan said this lie with a straight face. Of course, he specifically came to visit, having taken on just a trivial task for an excuse.
"Oh..." Wang Jia Bao was a bit disappointed, "Aren’t you taking me away?"
Jiang Yan’s eyes twinkled as he comforted, "Don’t worry, I’ve arranged everything. The day after tomorrow, bring your household registration booklet and report to the town’s military department. You’ll need a medical examination first, and if you pass, you can leave that afternoon."
"Alright, stop asking. Didn’t you hear your Brother Jiang has already arranged everything?" Liu Yulan pushed him aside, squeezed in beside Jiang Yan, and said with a smile, "Xiao Jiang, Gangzi has spoken to you, hasn’t he..."
Jiang Yan immediately understood her meaning, smiled harmlessly, and assured her with a determined expression, "Don’t worry, Auntie, I’ve taken care of everything. I’ll make sure to look after Jia Bao."
Hmm... make sure to train him well...
"That’s good." Liu Yulan clapped her hands, completely at ease with Jiang Yan’s assurance.
Wang Miaomiao silently watched from the side, always feeling like his smile was a bit... uh... odd.
Since there was a guest, and an esteemed one at that, how could they not serve good food and drink...
After several rounds of drinks, Wang Baoxing felt he was quite tipsy, whereas Jiang Yan... surprisingly, seemed drunk?
Liu Yulan watched her husband rambling nonsense and Jiang Yan snoring away on the table, completely helpless.
After helping Wang Baoxing back to the bedroom, she came out and said to Wang Jia Bao, "Jia Bao, help me. Let’s go back to your room and make up the bed your brother-in-law was sleeping on for Xiao Jiang." What could be done? He seemed too drunk to wake, so they had to let him spend the night.
As the two left, Wang Miaomiao looked at the man slumped over the table, a bit doubtful that he’d really be drunk. She sneakily went over to him, gave him a gentle push, "Brother Jiang?"
Seeing no response, she suspiciously leaned closer, listened, and heard his calm breathing and rhythmic snores. Apparently, he was really asleep. Wang Miaomiao pursed her lips and straightened up to leave.
After Liu Yulan and Wang Jia Bao made up the bed, they came back to help Jiang Yan lie down on it, which wasn’t too difficult as he wasn’t conscious, yet somehow managed to walk.
Of course, they didn’t see that after the two left the room, a certain someone opened his eyes, quickly glanced around, and then closed them again. His gaze was clear, not showing any signs of intoxication.
This time, after closing his eyes, he slept soundly until dawn and even enjoyed sleeping in.
When Jiang Yan woke up, he stretched luxuriously. He hadn’t slept the whole night before coming yesterday, so he’d caught up on his rest now.
Opening the door to leave, he found the house quiet, clearly indicating that Liu Yulan and Wang Baoxing had already left for work.
Where were Wang Jia Bao and Wang Miaomiao?
Right as he was thinking this, the back door opened, and Wang Miaomiao came in carrying a vegetable basket. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"Brother Jiang, you’re awake... Are you sober yet? Does your head still hurt?" Wang Miaomiao hadn’t believed it at first, but she did this morning. She believed he was truly drunk yesterday since he slept in today.
In her mind, a disciplined soldier like Jiang Yan wouldn’t sleep in unless he was really drunk.
This really was a beautiful misunderstanding.
"Come on, brush your teeth and wash up quickly so you can have breakfast." Wang Miaomiao handed Jiang Yan a new toothbrush and towel. She had stashed these extra towels and toothbrushes herself, as Liu Yulan wasn’t in the habit of stocking up on things.
Jiang Yan’s heart melted. He didn’t expect that this time, seeing the little girl, she’d treat him so well.
He still remembered yesterday at the intersection when she held onto his sleeve, looking so happy to see him. When he was pretending to sleep on the table, she leaned over to check on him, getting so close, with her sweet breath almost breaking his cover.
Misunderstandings, all of them... You’re really overthinking this, alas...
After quickly washing up, Wang Miaomiao already had breakfast on the table.
"Have you eaten yet?" Jiang Yan asked while eating.
"Of course I have, don’t you see what time it is?" Wang Miaomiao sat on a small stool, folding vegetables, smiled at him, and gestured outside, her eyes bright...
Jiang Yan smiled back, without any sign of embarrassment, "Where’s Jia Bao?"
"He’s over at the factory house sorting his things." Since he’s going into the army, he needs to properly sort through what he should bring with him.
Jiang Yan neither agreed nor disagreed, then changed the subject, speaking of the purpose of his visit, "Miao Miao, Xiao Xue asked me to check if you had thought about it?"
"Huh?" Wang Miaomiao was momentarily stunned, then understood what he was asking, her mood instantly tangled. Hesitantly, she said, "I still don’t know, serving as a soldier is probably arduous and tiring, I’m afraid I won’t endure..."
She felt somewhat embarrassed saying this, as the original her was rather lazy, not to mention she wasn’t much better herself. In modern times, she had no habit of working out. Sitting in an office every day, how good could her physical condition be? Otherwise, she wouldn’t have died from overwork.
Jiang Yan glanced at her small figure, recalling the hardships of being a soldier, he felt a bit reluctant, but for the future, he couldn’t be soft-hearted now, so, "What’s hard about it, I’m here. When the time comes, I’ll arrange everything for you and Xiao Xue. Once you pass the new recruit period, I can get you both into an easier position. Just tell me which department you want to join..."
"Isn’t this a little inappropriate..." Wang Miaomiao was somewhat tempted. This kind of offer meant a secure civil service position, far better than her previous desire to be a teacher...
Jiang Yan saw her hesitation, then pressed on, "Why would it be inappropriate? I’m going to arrange for your brother and Xiao Xue anyway, adding you is no big deal, just a matter of convenience."
Wang Miaomiao hesitated, thinking of Liu Yulan at home where matchmaking never ends, viewpoints not aligning. If she stayed home permanently, who knew how things might turn out...
"Well... in archives, secretarial work, or translation, I think I’d still manage..." Wang Miaomiao blushed, thick-skinned, making her suggestion, now truly indebted.
Jiang Yan’s eyes flashed with a gleam, smiling, "No problem, I’ll arrange it for you then."
Agreeing first, once she’s in the army, there’d be more room to maneuver. Once she’s on his turf, hehe...
"Then, I thank Brother Jiang in advance." Wang Miaomiao said, openly showing gratitude, even though she still felt some hesitation. However, having made a choice, she wouldn’t regret it.
Jiang Yan’s attitude towards her was somewhat ambiguous, but over the past year and a half, aside from gifting her a wind chime, he hadn’t made any inappropriate moves. Wang Miaomiao even doubted whether she was overthinking it, whether she’d been too self-indulgent.
