Chapter 101 The First Step of the Long March
Frustrated by his sister’s persistence, Jiang Kechu finally explained lightly, "Wan Chu’er’s father used to be a company commander in our army and sacrificed himself for the country. I’ve visited her family to offer condolences, so I know her."
"Ah?" Jiang Xiaoxiao was somewhat surprised, "Wan Chu’er’s father is gone? Poor Chuchu, no wonder she has to play with a punching bag by herself. Without a father to protect her, she has to be strong and independent."
Jiang Kechu found his sister’s imagination a bit too wild. He clearly remembered the time in Wutong County when he saw Wan Chu’er kicking; her roundhouse kick was pretty strong. He guessed that the punching bag was for her boxing practice.
After feeling some sorrow for Wan Chu’er, Jiang Xiaoxiao asked, "Does Chuchu have any other family members? Why does she live there alone?"
Jiang Kechu didn’t want to keep up the conversation with his sister, but then thought that it might be better to have Xiaoxiao take care of Wan Chu’er in the future.
As a man, he had many inconveniences, plus he was busy with work and only had time on weekends. More importantly, he noticed that Wan Chu’er was intentionally keeping her distance.
So, while driving, Jiang Kechu said:
"Wan Chu’er’s mother passed away not long ago. She’s all by herself now."
"So Chuchu is now an orphan? That’s really sad. I’ll have to visit her often, so she’s not so lonely," said Jiang Xiaoxiao, a girl with a wealth of emotions, immediately feeling immense sympathy for Wan Chu’er.
This was precisely Jiang Kechu’s intention, to have his sister look after Wan Chu’er a bit.