The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 193: Caring for Each Other Along the Way
Wang Miaomiao looked at her brotherโs righteously indignant expression and was at a loss for words. This stinky little brother, siding with outsiders. She had just worried for him in vain. ๐ป๐โฏโฏ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฐ๐๐๐.๐ธ๐๐ฎ
"Stop going on and on about Brother-in-law No. 3. I havenโt agreed. If you want him as your brother-in-law, why donโt you first get another third sister..." She was fuming...
"Hmph..." After saying that, she turned around angrily and lay down, pulling the quilt over herself, giving everyone a view of her back. Clearly, she had no intention of paying attention to them anymore.
Wang Jia Bao, after being angrily rebuked by his sister, rubbed his nose and dared not talk back. He helplessly glanced at Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan smiled, not minding.
He actually didnโt need Wang Jia Bao to stand up for him. Just now, he just wanted them to know about the relationship between him and her. He just wanted to assert his sovereignty.
"Jia Bao, I havenโt congratulated you on joining the special forces yet. Are you adapting to the new unit?" Jiang Yan sat on Wang Miaomiaoโs bed casually, striking up a conversation with Wang Jia Bao opposite him.
It seemed he wasnโt in a hurry to deal with Wang Miaomiaoโs tantrum...
Wang Jia Bao got enthusiastic when it came to army matters. He and Jiang Yan chatted away merrily.
"How about you, Jian Min? Are you adapting well in the army? If you encounter any difficulties, just let me know. Weโre family, no need to be formal." During this, Jiang Yan also inquired about Liu Jianminโs situation. After all, he was also a brother, chatting eagerly with one and ignoring the other would be neglectful.
Liu Jianmin was initially quite reserved. "Iโm doing alright. Itโs just that my abilities in all aspects are quite average. I donโt know if Iโm suitable for this path."
Liu Jianmin was indeed a bit troubled. He had joined the army with Wang Jia Bao, but over the course of more than a year, the gap between them had widened, causing him to have some self-doubt.
Regarding this issue, Jiang Yan thought for a moment and said, "Whether or not youโre suitable is a question for yourself, not for others. The most important thing is whether you like being in the army. Have you given your all in training to realize your full potential? Just do your best and have no regrets."
Liu Jianmin furrowed his brows, deep in thought. Seeing this, Jiang Yan added, "Itโs only been a bit over a year. If you plan to return home and develop well, itโs best to stick it out for a few more years or achieve some merit in the army."
Jiang Yanโs words were sincere, considering Liu Jianminโs interests, and Liu Jianmin took it to heart. "Thank you, Brother-in-law. Iโll try my best."
Jiang Yan chuckled, "No need to call me brother-in-law yet, as long as we know in our hearts itโs fine. Your sister isnโt ready to make it public, so donโt upset her..." Saying this, he looked at her affectionately.
Wang Miaomiao, with her back to them, didnโt see this. Wang Jia Bao and Liu Jianmin felt even more assured about this brother-in-law, thinking they should definitely speak well of him to the family elders when they got home.
Unknowingly, Jiang Yan had already won over his two brothers-in-law.
The three of them were like brothers, chatting and laughing, very lively.
Wang Miaomiao lay there listening to their conversation, feeling more and more excluded.
Suddenly, she sat up, and Jiang Yan and the others all turned their gaze to her.
Wang Miaomiao glared at him warningly, "Youโre not allowed to come home with me..."
"Sis, you..." Wang Jia Bao wanted to defend Jiang Yan, but Jiang Yan stopped him with a raised hand.
Jiang Yan appeared indifferent, and in response to her sharp words, he was still gentle. "Alright, Iโll do as you say. If you donโt want me to go to your house, I wonโt. Sigh...then Iโll spend a few days at Gangziโs place. In J City, besides your family, heโs my only friend I can visit."
Hearing this, Wang Miaomiao couldnโt help but feel a sense of herself being bad and him being pitiful.
Even though he hadnโt said much, why did it feel like she was bullying him?
Wang Miaomiao pursed her lips, softly hummed a response, and suddenly her imposing manner weakened.
Jiang Yanโs eyes flickered beneath his lowered lashes, concealing that glint of shrewdness.
The train rocked on for a day and night before reaching J City Train Station.
They hadnโt informed the family of their return, so naturally, no one came to pick them up from the station.
Liu Jianmin bid farewell to them. "Cousin, Jia Bao, Sis... Brother Jiang, Iโm heading home first. In a couple of days, Iโll visit Aunt and Uncle with my parents." He almost called him brother-in-law again, which only indicated his strong internal wish for him to be his brother-in-law.
"Alright, take care on the way. We wonโt see you off."
They waved goodbye and went their separate ways.
Jiang Yan and Wang Jia Bao fetched the luggage, Wang Miaomiao was carefree, and the three first searched for a restaurant to have lunch.
The bus to Red Star Town had one departure in the morning and another in the afternoon. The morning bus had left long ago, and there was still time before the afternoon bus, a perfect opportunity to have a meal. Although they had sleeper tickets on the train and rested well, the food, well, it was really subpar.
They werenโt short on tickets or money, and werenโt ones to shortchange themselves. The three ordered five dishes and had a good meal.
Throughout, Jiang Yan kept attending to Wang Miaomiao, serving tea, water, soup, and dishes, all with attentiveness and care.
Seeing this, while Jiang Yan went to pay, Wang Jia Bao took the chance to ask Wang Miaomiao, "Third Sister, Jiang really treats you well, what exactly are you not satisfied with? Why canโt you give him a status?"
Wang Miaomiao pursed her lips and didnโt answer. There were things he wouldnโt understand even if she explained, so why waste her breath?
Seeing she didnโt answer, Wang Jia Bao sighed, earnestly saying, "I can see Brother Jiang truly caters to your every whim. Donโt... In any case, donโt let him down. Itโs not easy to meet someone who treats you so well, donโt miss the chance and end up regretting it."
Wang Miaomiao felt choked up, not understanding how such words could come from her usually simple-minded and carefree brother.
"Jia Bao, youโve really grown up," Wang Miaomiao sighed. "Donโt worry, I know what Iโm doing."
Not wanting to delve further, Wang Jia Bao didnโt say more either, knowing his sister always had firm ideas.
After lunch, the three headed to the bus station to wait. Wang Miaomiao had always been uncomfortable on these big buses, finding the gasoline smell overwhelming, making her nauseous every time. So, as soon as she got on, she closed her eyes to sleep.
Jiang Yan sat beside her, letting her rest her head on his shoulder. The smell from him made her more comfortable. He watched over her carefully, ensuring she didnโt slip down due to the busโs bumps.
The bus finally arrived at Red Star Town, and as they stood by the roadside, when the bus started, the smell of gasoline overwhelmed them, taking Wang Miaomiao by surprise...
"Ugh..." Well, after holding it in all the way, she finally failed right at the end.
Jiang Yan, feeling distressed, patted her back and handed her water to rinse her mouth, "Are you alright? Iโm sorry you had to suffer. If I had known, I wouldโve asked Gangzi to come pick us up."
Jiang Yan regretted it very much.
