Zhang Guilan, Jiang Defu’s ex-wife, lived in people’s mouths more often, and did not show up until Jiang Defu returned to his hometown to visit relatives. She is obviously more than ten years older than her peers, and the vicissitudes she has experienced can be seen in her shambling figure.
Zhang Guilan and Jiang Defu have the name of husband and wife, but they are not husband and wife. When Jiang Defu came home from the army to visit relatives, he came across the affair between her and her second brother. Although Jiang Defu was angry, he did not publicize the matter or attack Zhang Guilan. He divorced Zhang Guilan after returning to the army. For many years, he has endured the humiliation and the infamy of Chen Shimei. Zhang Guilan thanked Jiang Defu for his perfection and tolerance. This kindness was like a favor not to kill her. If the whole village knew about the incident, her reputation would be ruined and she would not be able to survive in the world, let alone give birth to and raise Jiang Changyi.
Zhang Guilan also has a meaning in naming her child "Jiang Changyi". The general rule for Chinese naming is that the first character is the surname, the second character is the family's seniority, and the third character is what the parents really want to express. mean. She named her child "Yi" because she hoped that the child would become a person who values ??"benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust". She hoped that the child would always remember Jiang Defu's kindness in her heart and always be grateful. Without Jiang Defu's letting go, there would be no new life for their mother and son. .
We can see that Zhang Guilan is not a Pan Jinlian-type character who cannot bear loneliness. She is a down-to-earth rural woman who only fell in love with her second brother Jiang Defu over a long period of mutual help. , just two miserable people comforting each other. She originally didn't want to disturb Jiang Defu's life anymore, but Jiang Changyi was unwilling to give up the only way to change his destiny. After learning his true identity, he still shamelessly went to seek a future as Jiang Defu's son.
The lives of Jiang Defu and An Jie were thrown into chaos by the arrival of Jiang Changyi. The appearance of Jiang Changyi made Jiang Defu recall that unbearable past event again. However, he still kept secret about Jiang Changyi's background, allowing Jiang Changyi to become a soldier as he wished. After joining the army, Jiang Changyi worked hard and was finally admitted to the military academy and became an officer, successfully changing his destiny.
Zhang Guilan was grateful for Jiang Defu's help again. When she saw Jiang Defu return to his hometown, she wanted to express her gratitude in person, but she hesitated and was timid. She felt that she had no face to face this kind, righteous and loving man. man. She knew that this man would be embarrassed and speechless when he saw her. She could only watch from a distance with tears in her eyes, and she could only wish in her heart that this man was worthy of her lifelong gratitude.