Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Stingy Miser

Chiang Songhai strapped on his back basket, and as he and his son just stepped out of the main room, they saw Chiang Baoguo leading two people back.

One male and one female, both pushing bicycles.

The man looked to be around forty-five, dressed quite decently, even his hair combed straight as if he were an official. With small eyes, thin lips, and a mole beside his mouth, he seemed to be smiling, but Chiang Xiao felt that his smile had a calculating look to it.

The woman wore a white poplin shirt and grayish-blue trousers, with two braids in her hair. She was pretty and appeared young, no more than twenty-five or twenty-six, but half of her face was covered with gauze, and her expression carried a trace of bitterness.

A woman injured on the face was already a big deal.

Chiang Baohe followed behind, his remaining eye fixed on the woman the whole time.

Song Xiyun, on the other hand, lagged behind, her expression one of grinding her teeth in anger.

These were the esteemed guests of the Old Chiang Family?

What made them so esteemed?

Was it because of those two bicycles?

”Oh, we have guests, come in, come in,” Ho Laidi and Chiang Songtao both came out to greet them at the front gate.

Chiang Xiao even noticed that the old couple had changed into new clothes.

Normally, they wore old clothes. Given the Old Chiang Family’s financial situation, although they didn’t have to wear patched clothes, they did wear the same clothes for several years until the collar, cuffs, and elbows became faded and grayish.

The clothes they were wearing now were the ones they would wear for the New Year, still quite new and slightly brighter in color.

Chiang Baoguo’s children were also following beside them, dressed in their New Year’s clothes as well.

This was the first time Chiang Xiao had seen Chiang Caijiao since she was reborn.

In the Old Chiang Family where boys were favored over girls, the grandson Chiang Lidong was Ho Laidi’s prized treasure, but the granddaughter Chiang Caijiao, despite her young age, had to take on household chores. For instance, the last time Chiang Lidong got to eat a bowl of scrambled eggs, Chiang Caijiao didn’t even get a bite.

Right now, she was holding her younger brother Chiang Lidong’s hand, standing off to the side, somewhat bewildered by the guests her father had brought in.

Her grandparents said they were important guests. She didn’t know what important guests meant, but at least with the arrival of such guests, she could take a break. She had already spent half the day picking and washing vegetables, cooking, and feeling a bit dizzy today but didn’t dare to tell her grandmother she needed to rest.

Chiang Lidong’s eyes were lively, and upon noticing that the guests only brought their bicycles without any gifts, he immediately pouted and complained.

”Grandpa, you lied! You said they were prized guests, but they didn’t bring me any candy! Stingy misers!”

This comment almost made Chiang Xiao burst into laughter.

This was the upbringing of the Old Chiang Family.

Now, Chiang Xiao suddenly felt like staying to watch the drama. With that thought, her steps slowed down. Yet, Chiang Songhai was also hesitating, not sure if he should go and help entertain his elder brother’s guests.

After Chiang Lidong shouted that statement, the expressions on the male and female guests turned quite awkward.

The man looked at Chiang Baoguo, embarrassingly saying, ”Little brother Baoguo, you see, I was in such a hurry that I forgot to bring something for the child to munch on...”

Chiang Baoguo’s face heated up, he quickly said, ”Director Ding, what are you talking about? The very fact that you would grace our home is enough honor, why mention gifts?” After speaking, he turned around, raised his hand, and slapped Chiang Lidong across the face.

”You unlucky child, all you ever think about is eating!”

Chiang Lidong was the little tyrant at home and had never been hit before. Even Chiang Baoguo himself usually doted on him, but now, just because of these guests, he had struck him, causing Chiang Lidong to immediately dislike these two people. His eyes reddening, he sat down on the ground and burst into tears.