The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 679 Shadows of Childhood

Zhu Suosuo has always been unimpressed with Luo Jiaming, even though he knew that he liked him, he hung on and never expressed his opinion.

Wang Gang originally thought that Zhu Suosuo disliked Luo Jiaming's poverty, but after getting in touch with their family, he found that Luo Jiaming's conditions were actually not too bad.

Luo Jiaming himself works in the IT industry, with an annual salary of more than 20 yuan. He lives in Shanghai and has a house. Logically speaking, it is easy to find a partner, but he is devoted to Zhu Suosuo.

Wang Gang didn't understand at first, why Zhu Suosuo just looked down on Luo Jiaming, obviously Luo Jiaming's conditions were much higher than hers.

Now that Wang Gang has figured it out, it's not that Zhu Suosuo doesn't like Luo Jiaming's material conditions, but that he doesn't like his character.

Luo Jiaming's temperament is too soft, he has no opinions of his own, let alone the responsibility of a man, when Zhu Suosuo was harassed by Mr. Ma, Luo Jiaming would just hide in the room and watch, and couldn't give Zhu Suosuo any sense of security.

Zhu Suosuo is essentially a very insecure girl, which is related to her long-term lack of parental care and protection.

No matter how her uncle and aunt are her own children, they are still a little different from her biological parents.

Zhu Suosuo has very clear standards for a future husband, rich, responsible, and able to protect her, all three conditions are indispensable.

"Suosuo, if you don't mean that to your cousin, tell him clearly as soon as possible. It's not good for you or him to keep procrastinating." Wang Gang, as an elder, reminded Zhu Suosuo:
"Your aunt completely regards you as her future daughter-in-law."

Zhu Suosuo said distressedly: "I also know what my aunt is thinking, but I am afraid that after I explicitly reject my cousin, my uncle and aunt will drive me out."

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "You don't know your uncle too well, in his heart Luo Jiaming is the same as you."

Zhu Suosuo's uncle had never had any children of his own, and Luo Jiaming was the son of his wife and ex-husband, but for so many years, he has always regarded him as his own, even better than his own son.

Luo Jiaming and Zhu Suosuo were in his uncle's heart, one was a son and the other was a daughter, how could the father drive his daughter out.

"Suosuo, no one in this world loves you more than your uncle, including your father, no matter what happens in the future, he will never abandon you!" Wang Gang advised Zhu Suosuo.

Zhu Suosuo lowered his head silently, as if he didn't quite agree with Wang Gang's words.

"Uncle Jiang, there are some things you don't know." Zhu Suosuo said: "In the past, when my uncle and aunt went out to drink weddings and left me at home, they would lock all the cabinet doors in the house."

Wang Gang was taken aback when he heard the words, he didn't expect Uncle Zhu Suosuo to do such a thing?Isn't this clearly preventing Zhu Suosuo from stealing things?
"Since that time, I have rushed to do all the housework at home, because I know that I am always an outsider to this family." Zhu Suosuo said with reddened eyes, pretending to be strong.

Wang Gang frowned and said, "How old are you?"

Zhu Suosuo wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said: "I have long forgotten how old I am, maybe ten years old!"

Wang Gang could imagine how lonely a ten-year-old child would feel when he found out that his family was guarding him like a thief.

The shadow of childhood can last a lifetime.

"You were only ten years old at the time, so you must have just come to your uncle's house not long ago!" Wang Gang comforted, "The relationship between people comes from the relationship. Will your uncle and aunt lock the door now?"

Zhu Suosuo seemed to be touched, and silently shook his head.

Wang Gang said with a smile: "Silly girl, have you kept this matter in your heart and didn't tell your uncle or aunt?"

Zhu Suosuo nodded again.

"Talk to your uncle! Relatives are relatives after all, so it's good to talk about some things." Wang Gang patted Zhu Suosuo on the shoulder and said, "Didn't you already expect the worst outcome."

Zhu Suosuo said with a bitter face: "If I am really driven away, where should I go?"

Wang Gang said without hesitation: "If your uncle really dares to drive you out of the house, he will come to live in Uncle Jiang's house and share a room with Nansun. I will recognize you as a daughter!"

Zhu Suosuo raised his head moved and asked Wang Gang, "Uncle Jiang, why are you so kind to me?"

"Because you are a good friend of Nansun. When our family is in trouble, you will never leave Nansun. Our family has long regarded you as our own." Wang Gang said while grabbing Zhu Suosuo's shoulder.

Zhu Suosuo's eye sockets became moist again, and Wang Gang's words about family completely broke her defenses.

Wang Gang released Zhu Suo, then left the room silently, letting her think for herself.

Uncle Zhu Suosuo seemed to be guarding the door all the time. When he saw Wang Gang coming out, he hurriedly asked:
"Is Suo Suo all right? It seems that this breakup has touched her a lot? Hasn't she never broken up before?"

Wang Gang pulled him aside and said, "I have a chance to have a good talk with Suangsuo. This child is fragile and sensitive. He usually looks carefree, but in fact he has more worries than anyone else."

"Lao Jiang, try to persuade Suosuo when you have time, I found that she trusts you." Uncle Zhu Suosuo sighed:
"Some things are more difficult to speak between relatives."

Wang Gang asked back: "Luo Jiaming likes Suosuo, do you know that?"

"Oh, how could I not know." Uncle Zhu Suosuo sighed, "But I also understand that Suosuo looks down on Jiaming and thinks he is too naive."

Wang Gang patted his uncle on the shoulder and said: "Every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite, and it is not easy for you as a stepfather and uncle."

Uncle Zhu Suosuo's heart moved, and he felt that he had met a confidant.

Wang Gang stayed at Zhu Suosuo's house for a while, and then went home with two bottles of rice wine.

The next day, Zhu Suosuo really listened to Wang Gang's words, sold the brand-name bag that Mr. Ma gave him, and then donated all the money to the Hope Project, leaving nothing behind.

Wang Gang took Jiang's mother and Jiang Nansun back to Fuxing Road.

"It's better to be at home!" Jiang Nansun lay down on the sofa as soon as he got home, feeling much more relaxed.

Wang Gang laughed and said, "We can't live back now."

Jiang Nansun pouted and said, "Of course I know!"

Wang Gang said to Jiang's mother: "Mom, take a look and see what furniture should be kept and what should be replaced."

"When are you going to start the renovation?" Mother Jiang asked.

"As soon as possible! The house we live in has paid half a year's rent. I want to renovate the old house before the lease expires." Wang Gang explained.

Jiang Nansun suddenly became interested, and said to Wang Gang: "Dad, can we leave the design of our house to Zhang Anren?
There are not many opportunities to renovate and renovate old houses in Shanghai, which can help Zhang Anren accumulate experience. "

"Sure enough, girls are extroverted. You haven't married yet, so you're just thinking about Zhang Anren!" Wang Gang said.

Jiang Nansun sat next to Wang Gang, took his arm and said coquettishly: "Dad, you have to spend money to find a design company anyway, so it's better to make it cheaper for yourself. At most, I will let Zhang Anren take less money!"

Wang Gang couldn't laugh or cry: "I still have to pay Zhang Anren?!"

Jiang Nansun said with a smile: "Zhang Anren is a poor student, and it is not easy to provide a house."

"It's even more difficult for your father." Wang Gang said angrily: "The daughter who has been raised for more than 20 years seems to belong to someone else's family, and she still wants to cheat the old father's money."

"How can it be called a trap." Jiang Nansun said coquettishly: "Zhang Anren will definitely offer you the lowest price in the whole magic city."

Wang Gang shook off his daughter's hand and said, "It's not impossible to give Zhang Anren the design fee, but when you get married in the future, the dowry money will be increased."

"What kind of bride price!" Jiang Nansun quit immediately.

"Could it be that Zhang Anren wants to marry my daughter for nothing, and think that I will pay the dowry!" Wang Gang stood up and said:
"Besides, I haven't promised to marry my daughter to him yet."

Jiang Nansun was surprised and said: "Dad, didn't you recognize Zhang Anren a long time ago? I think you have a very good attitude towards him recently."

Wang Gang said: "That kid hasn't passed my test yet, so he has no way to marry my daughter."

Jiang Nansun said angrily: "Dad, what era is it now, don't you still want to arrange a marriage!"

Wang Gang snorted coldly: "Love is a matter between two people, but marriage is a matter between two families. If you want to get married, let Zhang Anren pass my test, or you have no confidence in Zhang Anren."

"Hmph!" Jiang Nansun said unconvinced: "You deliberately made things difficult for Zhang Anren."

"I didn't mean to embarrass him on purpose, but as the son-in-law of the Jiang family, you have to show some sincerity." Wang Gang said.

"What sincerity?" Jiang Nansun asked puzzled.

"For example, buying a car for my father-in-law." Wang Gang thought for a while and said.

"Buy a car?" Jiang Nansun said in surprise, "Dad, what do you want a car for? You don't have a driver's license."

"With a car, I can come back often to supervise the decoration, and I can also take your grandma out for a drive. In short, I lack a car. If Zhang Anren wants to marry you, he must buy a car first."

Jiang Nansun said angrily: "Dad, you are making trouble for no reason. How can an old man ask his future son-in-law for a car?"

"In short, my request is very simple. As long as Zhang Anren buys me a car, he will hand over the design of the old house, and the design fee can also be negotiated. There is no such thing as a free lunch."

Wang Gang was stubborn and resolute, Jiang Nansun went back to his room angrily, and called his best friend to complain.

(End of this chapter)