After breakfast, Jiang's father said, "Xinyu, don't leave yet. I have something to ask you."
It has been more than 20 days since Jiang Xinyu came back, and the father and son have hardly communicated with each other. It was rare for his father to take the initiative to talk to him today.
"Dad, tell me." Jiang Xinyu sat on the chair respectfully.
Father Jiang said solemnly: "What have you been doing sneakily these days?"
Mother Jiang was clearing away the dishes while complaining: "How can a father talk about his son like that? He is so sneaky, why can't you talk properly?"
Jiang's father hummed and said, "How can you talk nicely? I didn't hit him with a paddle, I'm already tolerant enough!"
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "Dad, with my status, I naturally have to be careful when I go in and out, and I don't dare to be too public."
Father Jiang reached for the cigarette bag, and Jiang Xinyu quickly stood up, took out a lighter, and helped his father light the cigarette bag.
Jiang's father took two puffs from his pipe and said slowly and logically: "Don't think that your father is old and confused. I'm not old yet, so I can figure out some things!"
"You are getting stronger with age. You have walked more bridges than me. No one says you are old." Jiang Xinyu said with a smile.
Even if his father misunderstood him, Jiang Xinyu tried not to make him angry.
Jiang's father glared at his son and said, "I have been in Yanjin for a few years, but I have not made any progress in other aspects. I learned the glib tongue very quickly! Let me ask you, what did you do when you went out in the morning and came back in the middle of the night?"
"I haven't been back for three years. I took a walk around Jianglang Mountain, Xianxia Pass, Moon Lake, Shigu, and visited every place."
"Really?"
"Why did I lie to you?"
"You're not..." Father Jiang glanced out the window and whispered, "You're not here to spy on military affairs, are you?"
Jiang Xinyu laughed dumbly and said: "Dad, if you don't work as an agent in the Military Command Bureau, it's a waste of talent. You're so imaginative!"
Father Jiang stretched out his hand and patted the table, scolding: "Don't make such a playful face with me! Tell the truth, do you have it or not?"
Jiang Xinyu put away his smile and said: "Dad, you are overthinking. Even if I am a heinous traitor, I will not harm my hometown."
Jiang's father looked at his son for a long time and said slowly: "If you really want to do such a thing, don't blame me for killing your relatives out of justice. I will go to the police station and sue you!"
Jiang's mother walked in from outside and said, "Xin Yu said no, but that means no. It's really rare for a father to be so suspicious of his son..."
Father Jiang's eyes widened and he said: "What do you know! If you have a long head but a short knowledge, you know how to protect your shortcomings. I am doing national justice!"
Jiang's mother did not argue and said: "Okay, okay, you have a lot of experience and you are a national righteousness!"
Father Jiang turned around angrily and continued to smoke his pipe.
"Xinyu, why didn't you go out today?" Mother Jiang asked.
"I've basically finished reading it these days. I'll talk to you at home today."
Mother Jiang smiled and patted the back of her son's hand and said, "I just have something to tell you."
"What did you say?"
"You are now old enough. No matter what you are doing, it is time to start a family. Yesterday I met Aying from my third aunt's family on the street. I haven't seen her for half a year. She has become a grown up girl..."
"Mom, please wait a minute, Aying from the third aunt's mother-in-law's family? Is it the Aying who always uses my books as snot wipes?"
"Yes, yes, you see, do you still have an impression of her? It means you two are destined." Mother Jiang said with joy.
Jiang Xinyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said: "Mom, Aying is my cousin. When I was a child, I called her Slug. I always treated her as my own sister. She is not much different from Yue'er. You suddenly brought her into this relationship with me. This
Aren’t you playing the piano randomly?”
Hearing this, Jiang's father coughed twice and said: "How can you say that you are playing the piano randomly? Since ancient times, my cousins have been closely related by marriage. I think Aying is very good. I am my childhood sweetheart and I am a good match."
Jiang's mother said: "Xinyu, do you think this is good? You two will meet tomorrow. Aying is no longer what she was when she was a child. She has changed into a girl..."
"Mom, I will go back to Yanjin tomorrow. Let's talk about this later."
"Leaving tomorrow?"
"Well, I only have one month's leave, and there are still a lot of things waiting for me to deal with over there."
Mother Jiang thought for a while and said, "That doesn't matter. Let's settle the marriage first. It won't be too late to get married in two years."
Jiang Xinyu said: "But..."
Jiang's father interrupted his son and said, "There is no but! Parents make the final decision on marriage matters, this matter is settled like that!"
Jiang Xinyu was silent for a while and said, "Dad, it's the Republic of China now. You can't force me to marry someone you don't like, right?"
Jiang's father said angrily: "What's wrong with forcing you? There are three kinds of unfilial piety, and the worst is not having children! If you don't get married, how can you continue the incense of our Jiang family!"
Jiang's mother advised: "Xinyu, your father is right. Besides, didn't you really like Aying at that time..."
"Mom, why don't you understand? Those are two kinds of likes!"
Father Jiang said loudly: "Whether it's one type or several types, you don't have to say anything about it!"
"Xinyu, do you have someone you like?" Mother Jiang tried to ask.
Jiang Xinyu didn't want to mention Hattori Mina's matter, but now it seemed he had no other choice. He hesitated and said, "Yes."
The old couple looked at each other, with surprise on their faces. Mother Jiang said angrily, "Since you have someone you like, why didn't you tell us after coming back for so many days?"
Jiang Xinyu said: "I said it, but you won't agree."
Jiang's father took two puffs of cigarette and said: "Your father and I are not an old feudal person who has not changed from the past. I don't have those kinds of family backgrounds. As long as you don't lack arms and legs, you can like it."
Jiang's mother smiled and said: "Xinyu, it's rare for your father to be enlightened for once. Tell us quickly, what kind of girl is she?"
"Her...her name is Hattori Mina." Jiang Xinyu said hesitantly.
"Hattori Mina? This surname is quite rare..." Mother Jiang said to herself.
"Mom, she is Japanese."
Jiang's father stood up suddenly and shouted angrily with a livid face: "Japanese? You mean, you want to marry a Japanese woman?"
"yes……"
"Absolutely not! Don't even think about it!" Father Jiang slapped the table with his pipe.
Mother Jiang sat down dejectedly and sighed: "Hey, Xinyu, you can't tell me who you like, but why is it a Japanese woman..."
"I know that because of Yue'er's incident, you hate the Japanese, but what does that have to do with Japanese civilians? In essence, they are also victims of the war. Dad, you are a reasonable person, don't you..." Since then,
Having already exported it, Jiang Xinyu could only persuade his parents with earnest words.
"Stop talking!" Jiang's father stood up, pointed at Jiang Xinyu with his hand, and said: "I can understand whatever you do, but I can't tolerate you marrying a Japanese woman into the house! I tell you...unless I die.
Got it!"
After saying this, Father Jiang walked into the study angrily, and the door was slammed shut with a bang.
Jiang's mother wiped her tears and said: "Xinyu, after so many years, your father and I can't hear the word "Japan" mentioned by others. As long as we hear these two words, we will think of Yue'er... My Yue'er...
…”
Jiang's mother returned to the inner room crying, leaving Jiang Xinyu sitting on the chair depressed.
As long as he tells his true identity to his parents, he will immediately win their understanding, but Jiang Xinyu can't say anything...