The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down

Chapter 352 - 342: Familial Ties and Human Feelings

Although the courtyard is now given to Zheng Zhen to live in, it ultimately remains a property of the Jiang Family. Mr. Zheng, for the sake of his family’s descendants, decided to go all out regardless.

Mr. Zheng’s unreasonable coercion is one thing.

However, Zheng Zhen is actually backing him, she cannot do anything to Jiang Zhongyi, but to Jiang Yan, she, as a mother, stands at the highest point.

"No matter how downtrodden the Zheng Family is, they are still your maternal family. If the Zheng Family falls apart, would it not affect you? Let me tell you, don’t think you can stay uninvolved." Seeing that her father was begging like that, and the two men in front of her were still unyielding, Zheng Zhen was angry.

Since Mr. Zheng is in such a state, he probably doesn’t have many days left. She certainly does not want Mr. Zheng to pass away in this house; she just wants to send him back to the Zheng Family as soon as possible.

Jiang Zhongyi displeasedly responded to her words, "What do you mean by that? Are you threatening us?"

Zheng Zhen, however, did not care about him. Over the years, she had long since given up any hope for him, sarcastically saying, "Did I say anything wrong? Yes, I divorced you, and I don’t expect you to have the conscience to help your ex-wife’s family. But Jiang Yan is my son, that is an indisputable fact, he naturally has half the blood of the Zheng Family in him. He... hmph, wanting to shake off the Zheng Family, don’t even dream about it."

Listen to this, is this something a mother who loves her child could say?

Jiang Yan had long been accustomed to his mother’s personality, and wouldn’t feel as heartbroken as when he was a child, but still, it made him uncomfortable, after all, things were already laid bare this explicitly.

Jiang Zhongyi’s already stern face turned even more grim, "Hmph, if your Zheng Family really breaks the law, not even ten Jiang Families could save you, nor would we try to. Even if we are unfortunately implicated, that would just be fate. It’s Ah Yan’s misfortune to have morally bankrupt, shameless relatives like you. The Jiang Family is one of loyalty and righteousness, not willing to associate with you. Since Uncle Zheng likes it here, he may stay as long as he likes. Ah Yan, let’s go..."

Jiang Yan’s disposition didn’t allow for compromise, though he said nothing, his intense demeanor said it all.

When Jiang Zhongyi told him to go, he obediently did, as for the Zheng Family and Zheng Zhen, hmph, just minor antagonists, nothing to fear.

"Jiang Yan, if you don’t agree, don’t blame me for causing a scene at your workplace. By then, I’ll say it’s you pulling the strings behind the Zheng Family’s issues. If they go down, you’ll go down with them." Zheng Zhen was enraged by Jiang Zhongyi’s words, nearly driven to madness, her face malevolent, gritting her teeth, issuing unabashed threats to Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan heard the threats coming from behind without even pausing, his posture upright, leaving the Jiang Family courtyard with calm and composure.

When Wang Miaomiao heard what had happened, she naturally felt indignation, the goodwill she had toward that mother-in-law for being kind to her children now vanished completely.

She lifted a hand that was wrapped around his lean waist and gently patted his back, over and over, offering comfort, "Don’t be sad, you still have us..."

Jiang Yan held her tightly, soaking in her fragrance and warmth, his mood already lifted, "Having you all is the greatest happiness of my life."

Seeing Jiang Yan’s mood completely improved, Wang Miaomiao was also happy, flashing a bright smile, but became worried again thinking of Zheng Zhen’s threats, "But... what if Mom really goes to your workplace and makes a fuss, what then?"

Jiang Yan lowered his head to gently kiss her furrowed brow, full of affection.

He carefully brushed her stray hairs away from her forehead, "Don’t worry, it won’t be a big deal, at most, I’d be suspended for investigation. Darling, maybe you’ll have to support me from now on..."

Saying this, he couldn’t help but laugh first.

Wang Miaomiao knew he was joking and played along, "That would be great, I’ll be responsible for earning money and keeping the house, and you’ll be responsible for being beautiful like a flower."

As she spoke, she lifted her finger to hook under his slightly raised chin, her eyes coy, as she stuck out her pink little tongue and licked her red lips, looking seductive.

"You little seductress." Jiang Yan already felt unsatisfied, couldn’t resist her tease, and leaned in to claim her sweetness directly.

The next day, Jiang Yan went to work on time as if nothing had happened. Then he saw Zheng Zhen waiting at the entrance of the government office.

He approached her expressionlessly and asked earnestly, "Mom, would you like me to show you the way? The inspection department is the third door on the right on the second floor."

Jiang Yan kindly provided her the exact address, lest she wouldn’t know, and couldn’t find the place. This act dumbfounded Zheng Zhen for a while, then made her furiously angry.

"Jiang Yan, I am your mother, not your enemy." Zheng Zhen was so angry it hurt her chest.

Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow and nodded along, "Mm, you’re right. Well... do you need me to lead you over there? Let’s go..."

Without waiting for her response, he turned and headed toward the main entrance. Of course, there was security at the government entrance, and he dutifully introduced, "This Ms. Zheng is my mother, she’s here to report me to the inspection department on the second floor. Could you please register her? Thank you!"

The security guard was confused by his words. What was going on...?

"Please hurry, I’m almost late for work." Jiang Yan calmly reminded the dazed security guard.

"Oh... alright..." Saying this, he discreetly eyed the mother and son a few more times, quickly completed the registration, and watched the two enter one after the other, their presence out of sight, while the look of shock on the guard’s face couldn’t be concealed.

News, big news...

Zheng Zhen’s expression was terribly slow, her face drooping, lips tightly pressed, clenching her fists. She had actually been forced into a corner by her own son, how could her heart not feel heavy?

"We’re here, it’s work time, I won’t accompany you in there." Jiang Yan watched her with unusually calm and deep eyes, even with a slight smile at the corner of his lips.

Watching his tall, imposing figure leaving, Zheng Zhen couldn’t help but feel a sense of defeat and helplessness. She laughed at herself, then as if something switched on, she burst into unstoppable laughter, tears streaming down her face.

During work hours, with people coming and going in the building, seeing an unfamiliar woman squatting in the hallway laughing and crying, naturally, someone came over to ask.

"Ma’am, what’s wrong? If there’s any difficulty, you can tell us, the people’s government serves the people..." A woman in her forties came forward to comfort her, trying to help her up.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhen lifted her head, her eyes full of grievance as she asked, "Can you really help me?"

"Yes! We government workers are here to serve the broad masses of the people, come... I’ll take you to the lounge, you can slowly describe your grievances..."

Zheng Zhen seemed to see hope, her eyes brightened, obediently stood up and followed the woman into the room.