The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 180: Confession Rejected

As Jiang Yan, being a son, he could only talk back to Zheng Zhen a few times, but there was really nothing else he could do, after all, she was his mother.

He couldn’t stand seeing Wang Miao Miao being wronged, yet it was because of him that she suffered, Jiang Yan felt guilt and remorse, along with a growing sense of helplessness... It felt as though a chasm had formed between them, one he couldn’t cross.

"Yan Er, don’t leave. The one who should leave is her..." Jiang Zhongyi stopped his son, looked at Zheng Zhen mercilessly, "You leave. This family cannot tolerate your repeated insolence."

"Jiang Zhongyi, are you crazy? You’re driving me away for that woman..." Zheng Zhen looked incredulously at her husband. Though there was little affection left between them, how could he drive her away? Where else could she go? She no longer had her family...

Listening to Zheng Zhen’s words, Wang Miao Miao couldn’t help but twitch her lip, what did that mean, for her... Really left too much to the imagination.

"Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle, and everyone here, I’m sorry for disturbing you today, for ruining your New Year... I... I will leave now..." Wang Miao Miao wasn’t sure if her few words conveyed anything, but everyone present understood her, except the two children.

"Oh... Grandma apologizes to you, originally wanted you to come and have a good reunion, but unexpectedly... cough cough..." Grandma Jiang was very sad, truly, she really liked this young girl, having her as a granddaughter-in-law, how wonderful... What a pity, after such a fuss, she didn’t know how her grandson’s matter would resolve...

"Grandma won’t keep you today, cough cough... Yan Er, accompany Miao Miao well." Grandma Jiang still hoped her grandson would make an effort, "Once the family’s issues are sorted, cough cough... Grandma will invite you again, you must come..."

Grandma Jiang coughed after every sentence, seeing her slightly frail body, Wang Miao Miao couldn’t harden her heart to refuse, she nodded lightly and gave a gentle smile, "Alright..."

Jiang Yan left with Wang Miao Miao, having been at the Jiang Family for less than half an hour.

They sat in the car, and it started moving.

Jiang Yan drove slowly, there was some silence in the car, he was thinking of what to say to Wang Miao Miao...

Wang Miao Miao felt a bit deflated, to say she wasn’t upset would be a lie. Being spoken of so poorly, how could she not be affected.

Jiang Yan turned the steering wheel, slowly pulling the car to a stop on the side.

Wang Miao Miao was lost in thought, the sudden stop made her pause, she turned to look at Jiang Yan, and met his deep, ink-like eyes.

Jiang Yan knew today was not a good day for a confession, but there was no retreat, being a man, he should shoulder his responsibilities.

Because of him, Wang Miao Miao was wronged, he owed her an explanation.

Jiang Yan looked at her, not missing a single expression on her face, solemnly saying, "Miao Miao, I like you."

Boom... Wang Miao Miao’s face turned red, her previously steady gaze now began to flit around.

Seeing this, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but feel moved and slightly delighted, as long as she wasn’t indifferent.

"I like you, it’s been two years. Can you give me a chance to pursue you? I swear, all my love will be dedicated to you." Jiang Yan continued fervently, hoping Wang Miao Miao would give him a chance.

Wang Miao Miao was surprised, over these months, she felt his meticulous care and concern insinuating itself into her life.

Since he didn’t openly express it, she couldn’t presume and speak first, so she uneasily enjoyed everything he offered, feeling a lot of pressure.

Speaking about him, it’s not that she didn’t have any fondness, after all, hearts are flesh, and Jiang Yan possessed excellent qualities, sometimes she truly felt inadequate, not worthy of him.

But to accept him, and thus Zheng Zhen as a mother-in-law, and to marry into a life she knew would have various barriers, and endless trivial matters she couldn’t clearly articulate, forgive her, she couldn’t accept, she retreated...

Wang Miao Miao raised her head, her gaze resolute, "Sorry, I cannot accept. Your mother made a very valid point, we aren’t well-matched, unsuitable."

"Heh..." But Jiang Yan laughed, his eyes brushed with disappointment yet holding more hope and resolve, "I’m glad, the reason for your rejection isn’t that you dislike me, but a hindrance born from circumstance."

"Ah?" Wang Miao Miao couldn’t grasp his meaning, looking at him puzzled.

Jiang Yan couldn’t help but laugh, reaching to rub her head, eliciting her disapproval in a soft protest, "What are you doing, there you go again, let go."

Jiang Yan withdrew his hand, observing her cranky expression, he earnestly apologized and promised, "I know today you were wronged, I’m sorry I didn’t protect you well. Originally wanted you to have a joyful New Year, yet hurt you instead. As for my mother’s behavior, I apologize as her son for her disrespectful words. You need not forgive, I just hope you don’t let her negate me."

Wang Miao Miao was taken aback again, not asking her forgiveness? She was momentarily at a loss for how to reply.

Jiang Yan had no grounds to ask forgiveness for his mother, as he wasn’t the one hurt, it’s said you can’t persuade others without understanding their plight.

Wang Miao Miao pressed her lips together, finally speaking after a long pause, "We aren’t suitable, I’ve never thought about getting married in this lifetime, you... you shouldn’t focus on me, go find someone else."

"All my thoughts are already with you, they can’t be taken back." Jiang Yan knew it would be difficult for her to accept him immediately, but he wasn’t afraid to wait, having plenty of patience.

Listening to his fairly shameless answer made Wang Miao Miao somewhat annoyed, glaring at him, "What does it matter to me if you can’t take them back, I’m not taking them."

"Fine, if you won’t take them, I’ll discard them, toss them as far as possible, is that alright?" Jiang Yan appeased her, "Then what do you want? I’ll give you anything."

"I... I don’t want anything, do you not understand human speech?" Wang Miao Miao glowered at him, eyes blazing, seemingly ready to explode at any moment.

Jiang Yan nodded in agreement, "Okay, anyway, whatever is mine is yours, take what you want."

After speaking, he started the car, ending what would forever remain an unfinished topic, steering the conversation elsewhere, "You’re hungry, aren’t you? If we head back to the base now, not sure if the cafeteria will have saved us food."

This confession was destined to end with no resolution, no success, so Jiang Yan wasn’t overly disappointed or discouraged, he wasn’t going to give up...

Wang Miao Miao was rendered awkward by his sudden actions, did she truly reject him successfully? How did he still have the headspace to talk about food? Was this really a confession? A series of question marks, who could provide her answers.