The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 748 - 717 Unpleasant Conversation, Not One Word More - 1

Chapter 748: Chapter 717 Unpleasant Conversation, Not One Word More - 1

Jiang Wenhui’s mind was fixed on fashion.

He Tiantian glanced at the cashmere sweater she was wearing and said, "The clothes I wear are all sent from abroad by my parents and grandma. Only some simple apparel do I buy domestically, so I’m not aware of the clothing supply channels. But I’ve heard that in Guangzhou, there are also many imported clothes, and the styles seem pretty good."

When Jiang Lifang heard that He Tiantian’s clothes were all sent from abroad, she was even more envious. Why didn’t they have such good relatives overseas!

"Ah, Guangzhou is so far away, who has the time to go there!" Jiang Lifang sighed with a bitter smile, seeming to give up on the idea of doing business.

He Tiantian didn’t continue the conversation, as she had no intention of going out of her way to help her make contacts.

Seeing that He Tiantian didn’t respond, Jiang Lifang felt stifled inside.

Jiang Wenwen, noticing the awkward atmosphere, asked, "Cousin-in-law, are you going to start an internship after the semester begins?"

"Yes, the internship is about to begin, and I’m feeling a bit nervous just thinking about it, but thankfully it’s in a familiar environment. Otherwise, I’d be even more nervous." He Tiantian replied, following up on Jiang Wenwen’s topic.

"Actually, being a university professor is quite nice, the schedule is relatively flexible." Jiang Wenwen said, "I’d also like to stay at the university, but my grades are just average, so I guess that won’t happen."

Hearing that He Tiantian planned to stay at the university, Jiang Lifang was also curious, "Cousin-in-law, do you like being a teacher?"

"Heh, I can’t say I like it, but it’s also a rather relaxed job, and the school is not far from home." He Tiantian laughed, "This way I can take care of both the home and the shop."

Inside, Jiang Lifang felt envious, but she was reluctant to show it, "Oh my, your aunt’s family doesn’t lack money for you to spend, why go through so much trouble! Besides, you have a salary, and you wear things sent from abroad. Why earn so much money!"

He Tiantian just smiled and replied, "It’s just that life feels more fulfilling when it’s busy."

Suddenly, Jiang Lifang thought of Huo Yingjie, who was now working away from home, and assumed that He Tiantian must feel lonely and solitary at home.

"Hehe, that’s true. With your cousin gone, you must be quite lonely at home, so keeping busy is good." Jiang Lifang covered her mouth as she giggled, very pleased with herself.

Jiang Wenwen didn’t like her cousin constantly picking on her cousin-in-law. By rights, she should be closer to her cousin-in-law and side with her.

"Okay, Lifang, cousin-in-law is just understanding and sacrificing for the greater good. Stop making snide remarks." Jiang Wenwen said, "As for you, you’ve been married for two years now, and grandma is always worried about you, looking up all kinds of fertility recipes. Instead of having spare time for that, you’d be better off discussing with your husband about how to have a baby."

Jiang Wenwen’s comment hit home.

"What do you know, child? Your brother-in-law and I are enjoying our couple’s world for a bit longer." Jiang Lifang scolded, "It’s fashionable abroad. If you don’t understand, don’t talk about it, bumpkin."

"I may be a bumpkin, but you’re no different; you’re not that trendy either." Jiang Wenwen shot back, not having a high regard for such behavior.

If others have less than her, this cousin looks down on them.

If others have more than her, she becomes jealous.

"Enough, I won’t argue with you. Fighting over the New Year would make the elders say I have no sense. I won’t lower myself to your level." Jiang Lifang said before standing up and leaving.

In front of He Tiantian, Jiang Lifang didn’t want to argue with her cousin.

After Jiang Wenhui left, Jiang Wenwen said with a bitter smile, "Cousin-in-law, don’t be upset. My cousin is just that kind of person, too high and mighty..."

"Hehe, I only see her once a year, so I really don’t mind," He Tiantian said. After all, this was her mother-in-law’s family, and she couldn’t afford to start a quarrel here and cause her mother-in-law to lose face.

"That’s good," Jiang Wenwen said. "By the way, about your shop, if it starts making money, don’t let her know how much you earn. Otherwise, she’ll cling to you. If she can’t get through to you, she’ll use everyone around her, like my second granduncle, my grandpa, and my parents, my aunt... When they all ask you for something, it will be awkward for you to refuse."

He Tiantian took Jiang Wenwen’s advice to heart, as Sanfeng Bridge was her pride, and she wouldn’t allow others to spoil it.

In private, He Tiantian would talk it over with her grandma, perhaps easily solving this potential issue.

"All right, I’ve noted that," He Tiantian nodded. "Thanks for the heads-up."

"Ah, you know, it’d be good if relatives could just get along, but some people are just insatiable," Jiang Wenwen said. "The key is that even if you do give her something, she feels entitled to it and won’t even say a word in your favor."

Her cousin was just that kind of person, especially after getting married, becoming even more opportunistic.

"Hehe, you’re right," He Tiantian agreed. "By the way, what are your plans after graduating from college?"

"No specific plans, I’ll just take things as they come," Jiang Wenwen said. "Probably will just go with the job assignment or maybe my family will pull some strings to get me into a unit with good benefits."

That’s the mentality of college students these days.

"Hehe, actually, that’s pretty good," He Tiantian said. "With your parents and relatives around, you won’t have to worry about anything. Oh, I brought you a khaki cashmere coat. Try it on while your cousin isn’t here. If it doesn’t fit, I’ll have someone alter it for you."

"Thank you, cousin-in-law," Jiang Wenwen was very happy. Her cousin-in-law always brought her clothes that couldn’t be found domestically, with not only good colors but also nice styles.

After trying on the coat and standing in front of the mirror, Jiang Wenwen excitedly said, "Cousin-in-law, this coat is so pretty, I love it."

Having said that, Jiang Wenwen quickly took it off and tucked it away in the closet, worried that Jiang Lifang might see it.

"If you like it, that’s all that matters," He Tiantian said with a smile. She wasn’t reluctant to part with the clothes, it was just that she didn’t like Jiang Wenhui.

Besides, even if Jiang Wenhui did take your clothes, she’d still be picky. He Tiantian wasn’t about to look for trouble for no reason!

So, after the first time she gave clothes to Jiang Wenhui and got a mouthful of complaints, He Tiantian never sent anything to her again.

"I love it, of course, I love it. You have no idea how envious my friends were when they saw the clothes I wore at the start of the school term," Jiang Wenwen said. "You’re really kind, cousin-in-law. When I start working, I’ll also give you gifts. Right now, the pocket money I have is only enough to buy kites and tambourines for Ruihua and Ruimin."

"It’s the thought that counts. Ruihua, Ruimin, and I all appreciate it," He Tiantian said with a smile, growing fonder of the forthright girl.

As their interactions continued and Jiang Wenwen frequently wrote letters to He Tiantian, sharing things she didn’t tell her parents, the two didn’t just have a family relationship but had also become good friends.

Jiang Lifang was happy to see a good relationship developing between her daughter-in-law and her niece.

As for Jiang Wenhui, the daughter of the second uncle’s household, it was better not to mention it. With Tiantian’s reserved and proud temperament, it was hard for her to get along with Jiang Wenhui.