The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 153: It’s So Good to Have You

Jiang Yan did not refuse her kindness. If he acted too politely, she would do the same, and it was better to not distinguish between them like this; he couldn’t ask for more.

The two of them shared their first meal out on the road with laughter and conversation.

Together they packed everything up and continued on their journey.

Wang Miaomiao had already slept the entire afternoon, so naturally, she was not sleepy.

After the warm dinner they just shared, their relationship became much closer and more natural.

Especially Wang Miaomiao, who no longer felt the awkwardness from the afternoon. This man treated her very gentlemanly and took great care of her. No matter his reasons, he was good to her, and she shouldn’t fail to appreciate that.

As night fell, the July sky was dazzling with stars, and the cool evening breeze felt incredibly comfortable on the skin.

At night, the car drove slowly, swaying gently, and the two of them chatted back and forth. Wang Miaomiao discovered that Jiang Yan was quite knowledgeable; it seemed no matter what topic she brought up, he could contribute to it.

Little did she know, Jiang Yan was even more surprised; he knew the young girl had good grades but didn’t expect her to have such a wide range of interests and opinions, many of which matched his own.

Indeed, the two of them were a perfect fit.

The journey that should have taken three hours took Jiang Yan four hours to complete.

"We’re here, let me get out first and take a look, you wait here." Jiang Yan didn’t turn off the car lights.

"Woof woof... woof..." With a few dog barks, a dim light flickered on inside the house.

"Who is it?" An old, hoarse voice called out from inside the door.

Jiang Yan got out of the car, "Uncle Wu, it’s me, Xiao Jiang..."

Hearing Jiang Yan’s voice, the door was quickly opened, and an elderly man with a stooped back came out holding a kerosene lamp. Seeing Jiang Yan, he became very excited, "Jiang boy, you’ve come."

He excitedly shouted into the house, "Old lady, it’s Jiang boy, quick, go and boil some eggs."

"No need, no need, we’re not hungry." Jiang Yan declined.

While talking, Wang Miaomiao also got out of the car. The old man, hearing the car door, raised the kerosene lamp a bit and, seeing a pretty young girl, couldn’t help but smile.

"This is my sister, Miao Miao."

"Miao Miao, this is Uncle Wu."

Jiang Yan introduced the two, interrupting Uncle Wu’s imagination. The old man looked slightly disappointed for a moment but quickly regained his enthusiasm and invited them into the house.

Jiang Yan took a snakeskin bag from the trunk and brought it straight into the kitchen.

From the kitchen came Aunt Wu’s voice, "Jiang boy, why did you bring things again? I’ve said, we don’t need anything; we have enough to eat."

"Auntie, didn’t you also boil eggs again? I’m not hungry, don’t need it." Jiang Yan cheerfully retorted.

"Old lady, boil a few more, Jiang boy brought his sister." Uncle Wu shouted from the kitchen door.

Wang Miaomiao quickly declined, "No need, I don’t need it. I’ve eaten and I’m not hungry."

But no one paid attention to her. Aunt Wu had already promptly boiled three and was about to boil a fourth when Jiang Yan stopped her, "Her appetite is small, don’t waste it, really."

Aunt Wu saw he insisted and had no choice but to compromise.

The Wu couple were really hospitable. Knowing they were here to stay overnight, they immediately cleaned the adjacent room carefully, laid out the bedding, and hung up a mosquito net.

As it was getting late, Wang Miaomiao, with Aunt Wu’s help, quickly freshened up and was ushered into the room.

Wang Miaomiao actually wasn’t sleepy, but couldn’t refuse, so she lay in bed, listening to the voices outside.

Uncle Wu’s house had only two rooms, so Jiang Yan’s sleeping mat was set up in the living room.

Outside, there was some rustling for a while before it gradually quieted down.

Wang Miaomiao let her thoughts wander for a bit, thinking she wouldn’t easily fall asleep in this unfamiliar environment. Unexpectedly, as she thought and thought, she didn’t know when she fell asleep.

At dawn, sounds came from outside the room.

Wang Miaomiao heard the sounds and quickly got up.

"Miao Miao, you’re up? Why not sleep a bit more, not getting enough sleep isn’t good for young ones." Aunt Wu, seeing her get up, hurriedly came out from behind the stove to fetch her water for washing.

She had been assisting Jiang Yan and immediately decided to set him aside when she saw Wang Miaomiao.

Wang Miaomiao blushed and said embarrassedly, "Aunt Wu, I’ll do it myself."

Jiang Yan, as he was cooking noodles, laughed, "Aunt Wu, let her manage herself, she’s a grown girl."

"Hey, you being an older brother, really... you don’t coddle young girls at all." Though Aunt Wu’s words seemed to scold Jiang Yan, she didn’t insist further, only hinting, "With this personality, when will you find a little wife, hmm?"

He claimed she was his sister; Aunt Wu didn’t believe it. The relatives from his family that they knew, there wasn’t anyone like her. If he said she was his niece, she might believe that. Only an old fool wouldn’t see how attentive Jiang boy was to this girl.

Jiang Yan glanced slightly at Wang Miaomiao and said with a smile, "Hehe, no rush, I know what I’m doing."

In the morning, Jiang Yan cooked four bowls of noodles.

This time, Wang Miaomiao was clever. After getting her bowl, she decisively scooped a small portion to Jiang Yan. She had overeaten last night and wasn’t hungry now at all.

Aunt Wu couldn’t help but comment, "Oh dear, this girl, her appetite is too small, no wonder she doesn’t gain weight. Girls should be sturdier..." She originally wanted to add "for better childbearing," but swallowed the words back, fearing it would make the girl shy.

Wang Miaomiao smiled without refuting. She was quite satisfied with her current figure.

Jiang Yan looked at his bowl, his eyes and mouth full of smiles; the little girl gave him some of her own noodles, making him a little excited, and the noodles tasted even better.

After breakfast, the two bid farewell to the Wu couple and continued their journey.

On the road, Wang Miaomiao asked about Uncle Wu’s situation and found out that he was an old soldier who once saved Jiang Yan’s father. Later, he retired after being injured.

He and Aunt Wu had a son who was also a soldier and a younger brother to Jiang Yan, but unfortunately, he died during a mission.

Uncle Wu and Aunt Wu were deeply affected, aging decades overnight. With their only son gone, they were despondent, couldn’t stay in Beijing, and returned to their hometown, living a simple life with just the two of them and a dog.

Whenever Jiang Yan had the chance to pass by, he would come to visit them.

Wang Miaomiao was silent for a long time, suddenly understanding Liu Yulan’s feelings a bit.

Without experiencing it, one cannot comprehend such suffering.

So, "Brother Jiang, please look after Jia Bao more for me, help him learn more skills..."

Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow, "Hmm?"

"One must have solid skills to not fear any monsters or demons. In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and plots are just paper tigers. Right?" Wang Miaomiao smiled.

Jiang Yan laughed, "Right..."

Without absolute strength, he wouldn’t let Wang Jia Bao take risks. After all, he’s his brother-in-law, and some special care is necessary.

However, Wang Jia Bao isn’t a child anymore; he has his own thoughts, and how far he can go isn’t always something he can decide.