The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 72: A Leisurely Stroll and Encounter with Jiang Yan

Liu Ying’s bed became vacant, yet surprisingly, no one wanted to move into this spot.

Wang Miaomiao saw this and was quite happy with the peace. Having a large space all to herself felt great.

Soon it was Saturday, and after 2 PM, there were no more classes. Students who wanted to go home could leave, while those who didn’t want to could engage in free activities.

As soon as class ended, Wang Miaomiao returned to the dormitory to drop off her backpack and then headed out of the school to No. 1 High School.

Luckily, she arrived in time; Wang Jia Bao hadn’t left yet, so Wang Miaomiao asked him to bring her the mosquito net.

Wang Jia Bao felt a bit uneasy and asked again, "Sis, are you really not going back?" They had always gone to and from school together since they were little, and suddenly not doing so felt like something was missing.

"No, I’m staying here to finish drawing the picture book quickly." Wang Miaomiao understood his meaning and felt a rare sense of slight guilt.

Upon hearing about the picture book, Wang Jia Bao’s little sadness about parting disappeared, and he urged her, "Then go draw quickly, don’t waste time here."

Uh...

Wang Miaomiao left No. 1 High School but had no intention of returning to Provincial High School; instead, she wandered around.

Actually, there wasn’t much to see. She just walked around the school to get familiar with the surroundings. Now, the only place to buy things was the supply and marketing co-op, and there wasn’t even a small vendor along the way. She knew there was a black market, but as a newcomer, she certainly didn’t know where it was even if she wanted to go.

She bought a packet of peach-flavored pastries at the co-op, which was perfect since her mom had left her a can of malted milk for nutritional supplements, and they could be eaten together.

Passing by a state-owned restaurant, she found it wasn’t lunchtime yet, so it wasn’t open. She walked a bit further and saw a Xinhua Bookstore. Wang Miaomiao’s eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over.

The city’s Xinhua Bookstore was much larger than the one in town, and inside, she was delighted to find that the comic books she had drawn were already on sale here.

"Comrade, are people buying this comic book?" Wang Miaomiao asked hesitantly, seeing there were still many copies on the shelf.

The clerk, seeing this, thought she wanted to take a look and immediately picked out two books to recommend, "Yes, the sales are great. Half of the stock was sold within five days of arrival. Look at how creative the drawings in this comic book are, and the story is so interesting..."

Wang Miaomiao shook her head with a smile, "I already have the first two volumes. I’ll come back to buy the third one when it’s out."

"Alright, but you should come quickly. Many people have already pre-ordered it with me." The clerk was very enthusiastic.

Knowing that the comic book was selling well made Wang Miaomiao very happy. She was also worried that if the book didn’t sell, she wouldn’t earn the twenty-yuan monthly fee.

After spending some time in the bookstore, she saw that it was already four o’clock. She planned to have a good meal at the state-owned restaurant, and then head back to school, burning the midnight oil...

"I don’t want to go back, Uncle... even if you send me back today, I’ll just come back tomorrow."

Wang Miaomiao was on her way to the state-owned restaurant when she suddenly saw two people pulling and tugging in front of her... Oh, no, it was a quirky little girl playing rogue with a serious, unsmiling soldier. And this soldier who kept a stern face, she knew him...

"No, you’re going back now. After you return, I’ll ask Cheng Qi to watch over you. If you dare to act recklessly again, I won’t hesitate to call your dad." Jiang Yan showed no expression, as he had long been accustomed to her antics.

Cheng Xue couldn’t have that. She had come to her uncle to escape her brother and father, only to find that he had changed. He used to grant her every request, and now...

Not realizing the ’before’ she was referring to was ten years ago when she was just a little kid, and an awkward young fellow could hardly resist a little girl.

"Boo hoo... Uncle, you’ve changed. You’re no longer the uncle who cares for me. I’m so pitiful..." Cheng Xue sat on the ground, not caring if it was dirty, crying and howling, "Mom, Uncle doesn’t want me either. They all don’t want me; what should I do... boo hoo... What’s the point of living? I might as well just go to heaven to find you..."

"Shut up!" Jiang Yan’s expressionless face finally cracked, his forehead veins popping, wishing he could tie her up and throw her in the trash can. Being such a nuisance on the street, if seen by others, it wouldn’t have a good impact.

Looking around helplessly, he met Wang Miaomiao’s mischievous gaze. He recognized her, Gangzi’s sister-in-law. Wearing a purple floral dress that hugged her curvy figure, her exposed arms and legs were white and flawless. Her little head was slightly tilted up at him on her swan-like neck, her long black hair tied high, exuding youthful vitality. The bangs covered the scars on her forehead, making her round little face even more adorable and likable.

Wang Miaomiao had a smile at the corners of her mouth and a pleasant twinkle in her eyes, watching the show with great interest until she was caught red-handed by the lead actors.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she had to come up with something to say, "Comrade, this is a public place, you should mind your image, okay? It’s not very becoming like this." She kindly reminded because, indeed, there were others stopping to watch them, and the impression wasn’t good.

Cheng Xue, with watery eyes, heard Wang Miaomiao’s words, looked around quickly, and stood up in shame, clumsily dusting the dirt off her backside while looking at Wang Miaomiao.

Realizing the girl in front of her was about the same age, yet she had embarrassed herself in front of her, Cheng Xue’s small face blushed crimson.

However, Wang Miaomiao’s heart was that of an old auntie. Watching the cute little girl with eyes red from crying, she couldn’t help but feel a hint of blame towards the soldier standing like a pole on the side, "Comrade, the young comrade is a girl. Can’t you speak nicely instead of scaring her?"

Jiang Yan, looking at the little girl in front of him, noticed that she glanced at him unhappily before pulling out a handkerchief to give to Cheng Xue to wipe her tears. Attentive and gentle...

He couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow slightly, the corners of his tightly pressed lips curling slightly, a cool voice sounding, "Wang Miaomiao? I’m your brother-in-law’s comrade-in-arms, Jiang Yan. You can call me Brother Jiang."

Wang Miaomiao, this name, he had heard plenty of times. Recently, Gangzi had faced quite a few losses trying to please his wife through this sister-in-law, and he had heard a lot about her from Gangzi, slowly painting a vivid picture in his mind.

Wang Miaomiao didn’t expect him to say this, and she gave a sheepish smile, not wanting to be rude and contradict the man to his face, "Brother Jiang, I didn’t expect to run into you here, it’s... nice to meet you..."

Oh dear, why does this greeting feel so awkward?

Cheng Xue, while wiping tears, listened to their conversation, and upon hearing her proud little uncle actually introduce himself, and the other party was a beautiful young lady.

She immediately perked up, her lively eyes darting around, pondering some mischief.

"Pretty sister, where are you going? Since we met by chance, let’s go together..." Cheng Xue stepped forward and linked arms with Wang Miaomiao.