The siblings greeted with smiles. Chen Guoliang was taken aback for a moment, glanced at the two children, and realized they were Jiang Xinyu's.
"Shi Jing, right? What a handsome young man. But Feifei is still the most beautiful."
Chen Xiangting's personality was similar to Wang Ailing's, very much like an elder sister. She called out to her three younger siblings and left.
Wang Ailing handed the enamel pot to Chen Guoliang. "Hurry and take it inside. I don't want to use it anymore, just keep it for display."
Jiang Xinyu just smiled, planning to do the same when she first saw it.
At this point, only the two sisters were left in the yard. Wang Ailing gave Jiang Xinyu's arm a hard smack and angrily whispered, "You darn girl, explain clearly! What's going on? What about these two kids?"
"Sis, stop asking, I won't tell."
"Then what will you do in the future? You're only in your twenties. How are you going to live all those years ahead?
And all the nosy relatives gossiping can be unbearable. Have you thought it through?"
"Sis, I'm fine. Really, since I decided to have the children, I thought about the consequences."
"Xinyu, who is the man? Don't say the siblings don't share the same father. And Shi Jing seems to be five or six now, but you left just four years ago, meaning you were pregnant before leaving."
"Sis, don't ask anything." Jiang Xinyu couldn't laugh anymore, her eyes a bit red.
Wang Ailing pulled her into the side room. "Xinyu, what are you planning to do in the future?"
"I met Sister She today, and she suggested saying that the man abandoned me. I divorced and returned alone with the children."
Wang Ailing thought for a moment, "Sister She's idea is feasible, at least you'll face less pointing from others. The kids won't be laughed at by others."
Jiang Xinyu lowered her head and said nothing. She truly didn't want Wei Kaiyun to be cursed, even if they didn't know it was him, just insulting the man.
"You're such a daring girl, how could you let that man off so easily? And back then when you were leaving, you weren't doing well, why have another child with him?"
Wang Ailing truly felt frustrated, wanting to teach her sister a lesson. It's infuriating, who knows what those gossipy women might say?
But looking at the sad Jiang Xinyu with her head down, she couldn't bring herself to blame her anymore.
"Xinyu, you must firmly claim it's a divorce.
Kong Mengjie and Huang Hongwei are having a tough time now. A directive came down to fully rectify corruption, and those two are now outcasts."
Jiang Xinyu knew She Xiaoyun and Wang Ailing genuinely cared for her.
The two of them came out of the side room and saw the four children squatting by one side feeding rabbits. Wang Ailing, seeing how Jiang Xinyu looked at the two children, considered advising her to send them back home to be raised but ultimately didn't speak.
"Xinyu, when will you report in?"
"The day after tomorrow, I'll take the two kids back home for a visit, and the day after that, I'll report in."
"I'll take leave to go back with you so it won't be too unexpected."
"Why are you being polite? Xinyu, why don't you let the two kids stay at my place?"
Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "Sis, they are my life. Don't worry, there's someone to look after the children, an older man in his fifties teaching them martial arts."
"He was found by their dad. We've known each other for over two years, there's no issue."
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"No need, I've arranged everything."
The two of them stood in the courtyard when Chen Guoliang came out from the house. His wife hadn't mentioned Director Jiang getting married, and now she was back from university with two children.
His wife shooed him away, wanting to ask, didn't she?
"Guoliang, set the table, mom's made cold noodles."
In no time, the four kids were playing well together. At dinner, Xiangting even looked after Feifei, clearly acting the part of a responsible elder sister.
Jiang Xinyu felt at ease seeing her daughter enjoy herself.
"Aunt Chen, your hand-made noodles are so chewy."
"Glad you like it. You guys can come over for meals every day, save you the trouble of cooking."
"No, I can manage myself."
"Xinyu, don't be polite. If you have anything urgent, bring the two kids to us, we can watch them for you."
Jiang Xinyu was truly touched, "Alright, if I can't handle it, I'll definitely bring them over."
They stayed for another half hour before heading home.
"Mom, Sister Xiangting is really nice."
"Really? Does Feifei like big sis?"
"Yes, she's a kind-hearted person."
"Mom, the little brother is fun too, he brings out all the good stuff for us to play with."
"That shows they have good upbringing. Your aunt is a very kind-hearted person.
They'll return with us the day after tomorrow as well."
The two kids were very happy; after all, they're still children and love having playmates.
At home, seeing the door locked from the inside, "Mom?" Jiang Feifei asked with a frown.
"It should be Master Shang who came back."
Shi Jing had already gotten out of the car by this time, knocking hard on the door.
Shang Zhenkun had just returned home and noticed the changes in the yard, realizing they were back.
Upon hearing the knocks, he opened the door with a smile, "Master Shang, you really came back. That's great, I missed you."
"Haha, Shi Jing, you've gained weight."
Jiang Shijing shyly smiled, "Master Shang, we've been eating good stuff all this while."
Jiang Xinyu greeted Shang Zhenkun, wheeling the cart into the yard.
After getting out of the car, Jiang Feifei also grabbed Shang Zhenkun's hand. "Master Shang, I missed you too."
Shang Zhenkun laughed heartily, "Feifei, Master missed you two as well."
"Master Shang, you haven't eaten yet, right? Shall I cook some noodles for you?"
"Sure, I'm really hungry, haven't eaten lunch yet."
Jiang Xinyu went to the kitchen, first cooking noodles with sweet paste and fried eggs. Then she boiled a pound of noodles and sliced a cucumber, mixing it with soy sauce and hot chili oil.
The two children accompanied Shang Zhenkun sitting in the courtyard.
"Do you two want to eat some more?"
"Master Shang, we also had cold noodles for dinner tonight."
Shang Zhenkun didn't ask further, finished the pound of noodles, egg paste, and cucumber.
"Food at home is still the best."
Jiang Xinyu prepared a bath for the two kids and then planned to shower herself.
"Master Shang, are you staying in the west room?"
"No need, I'll just stay in the side room."
"Mom, I want to stay with Master Shang."
Jiang Xinyu smiled; boys indeed enjoy having a male elder nearby.
"Alright, you can stay with Master Shang." She ruffled her son's hair.