Chapter 1669: Chapter 1671: Actions Are More Important Than Promises
ââŠUncle Six,â Chiang Xiao called him softly, as this was the only way she could address him for now. âPromise me, donât force yourself to try to remember. After we get to the Capital City, Iâll find a good doctor for you, and youâll get better. And Iâll think about how to talk to you about what happened in Peace Town Siyang Village, okay? Iâm not in a hurry, so you shouldnât be either.â
Ah Liu nodded.
âLittle, when we get to the Capital City, will I be staying at your place?â
âYes.â
âIs there anyone else at home? You can tell me about them first, and what I should be mindful of, so I wonât make a fool of myself then.â Ah Liu pointed to his head and said, âSometimes, this doesnât work so well.â
Chiang Xiaoâs nose tingled with emotion.
âNo, thereâs no one else, just me.â
Ah Liu looked at her in surprise, âYouâre alone?â
âYes, I study in the Capital City at the Academy of Fine Arts, in the house Brother Xinian bought. I go home on weekends and stay in the dormitory during the week. But once youâre there, Iâll go home every night. Home is very close to school.â
Ah Liu said with admiration, âYou got into the Academy of Fine Arts? Thatâs impressive. I remember I used to like drawing and writing too, but after coming out, I didnât have money for brushes and paper.â
He used to be skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, didnât he?
So, his background must not have been low, and he must have had a life of luxury as a child. But now, heâs saying things like he had no money for brushes and paperâŠ
Chiang Xiao felt a complex, indescribable emotion.
âIâll have a look at your drawings sometime. I have a lot of brushes and paper at home; you can use them and draw as much as you want,â she said.
Ah Liu wasnât as overjoyed as she had imagined.
He frowned slightly, looked at her, and asked, âLittle, is your family well-off? I just heard you say that the house in the Capital City was bought by Great Officer Meng?â
âYesâŠâ
âIf your family is well-off, then I wonât say anything, but if all your living expenses are covered by Great Officer Meng, I must say a few words to you. I donât know what youâve been through with him before, so I wonât comment on your feelings, but Little, I think youâre a smart girl. You canât rely too much on him. Itâs fine if heâs willing to spend money on you, but you need to have your own limits. At the very least, the things he buys, you canât share entirely with me.â
He spoke with mild frustration, âIâm not expressing myself well now, but what I mean is, you must always make sure he respects you, so in the future, you can have a lasting relationship.â
Chiang Xiao was stunned.
The door was gently pushed open, and Meng Xinian walked in, carrying a small first-aid kit.
âIâm sorry, I overheard that part of the conversation just now.â He walked over, placed the first-aid kit on the bed, and looked at Ah Liu, then said seriously, âYou have plenty of time to get to know Little better. Sheâs a very independent and strong girl, not someone who just depends on me like a flower. So, you donât need to worry about this issue, and I promise you, I will treat her well for the rest of my life.â
Ah Liu looked at him for a moment, âWhy are you making promises to me? Life is long, you need to take things step by step, one thing at a time, no need to rush to swear, actions speak louder than words.â
Meng Xinian paused.
Once again, he realized that his future father-in-law was not easy to deal with.
His mind isnât in the best shape now, but what will happen when he recovers?