NOVGO.NET Chapter 790 - Chapter 790: Chapter 790: Want to Discuss a Person with You
Chapter 790: Chapter 790: Want to Discuss a Person with You
Jiang Mubai laughed heartily again, his beard shaking with his laughter.
Ms. Ge scolded, “Look at you grinning ear to ear. Little Seventh Sister gives you a few compliments and you take it to heart. Don’t keep praising him, Seventh Sister. Who knows what he’ll do next? Tomorrow, he might start giving out his calligraphy everywhere. He’s a General. People can’t reject him easily. Accepting it, on the other hand, means they must offer something in return. Isn’t this putting them in a difficult position?”
“What nonsense?” the General flares, “I’m not the one asking for their money. They insist on giving it! If I refuse, it’s akin to refusing their goodwill!”
Ms. Ge scoffs, “Little Seventh, hear this man. Can you believe him? If you’re so capable, why not gift your writing to the Emperor and the Crown Prince? Let’s see if they’re eager to pay for it.”
Jiang Ning chuckled, “It’s hard to say for the Emperor, but the Crown Prince would definitely pay. Aunt, please stop disparaging Uncle. His calligraphy is really good—I even wondered if it was a masterpiece by a known master.”
“There, there!” the General exclaimed with praise, “Indeed, us Jiangs have an eye for art! And you are a woman with long hair and short insight!”
Ms. Ge got furious, “I gave you four kids, and now you call me a woman of different surname? Fine, I will return to my parent’s house tomorrow, you can live on your own!”
The General remained completely unfazed, “Your parents are both gone. You intend to return to your maiden home just to bother your siblings, nieces, and nephews?”
Ms. Ge said, “…Fine, then I’ll just go to our second child’s place. I don’t believe they will also despise me and refuse to let me stay.”
“They would definitely not.” Jiang Ning laughed, “My mother would be delighted to have Aunt stay over to keep her company. It’s just that Aunt may be reluctant to leave Uncle, and so have been too shy to say it.”
“Worried about him, that old man? Pah! I’m going to pack my things now, and insist on living at the second child’s place for at least a year or half!”
She stomped off, then, after a few steps, turned back to grab half of the snacks, leaving only a cup of tea and a plate of snacks for Jiang Ning. She took all the rest with her.
“Auntie, Auntie, please cool your anger…” Jiang Ning tried to soothe her.
“Seventh Sister, disregard that old lady. The older she gets, the more dramatic she becomes.” Jiang Mubai, still full of enthusiasm, called out to Jiang Ning, “Seventh Sister, come over here and tell your Uncle more about what’s exceptional in my calligraphy.”
“Uncle, why don’t you go and comfort Aunt? She takes care of the household all by herself while you’re away. She’s been through so much.” Jiang Ning handed him his tea and chuckled, “Don’t put on a false front in front of your daughter.”
Jiang Mubai took the tea and sipped it, laughing and sighing, “Daughters are always thoughtful. Ah, it’s a pity that your second sister married far away and seldom comes back. I regret it now. She should have married someone close by, just like you. Being able to see her regularly is what truly matters.”
“Second Sister always cares about what’s going on at home. When she’s not around, I’ll fulfill her filial duties. If there’s anything you or Aunt need me to do, just say it. Don’t be shy.”
“Why are you so considerate today?” The General eyed his sweet-talking niece, “Come on, you’re trying to ask me for a favor, aren’t you?”
“It’s nothing major.” Jiang Ning put some pastries in front of him, “I just wanted to ask you for somebody.”
“Who might that be?”
“Gufeng.” Jiang Ning began to massage his back, “Uncle, I really like Gufeng. Could you please let me have him?”