After a morning of New Year greetings from neighbors, Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua came back with a big appetite. During lunch, Li Suhua had a few drinks with Zhou Zhigang.
After taking a short break at noon, Qian Wen and Zheng Juan helped Zheng's mother to Taiping Hutong.
Taiping Hutong has a lot of outsiders without urban registered permanent residence, and the people are mixed. Zheng's mother used to get up early every day and work hard at night to make money to support the family, and she didn't have many friends.
Qian Wen and the others walked with her on the streets she was familiar with, and went to the few neighbors she knew well to sit and pay New Year's greetings.
Finally, a few people stopped in front of Zheng's mother's old house.
"Kangkang, that's where grandma, your uncle Guangming, and mother used to live." Zheng Juan touched her son Kangkang's little head next to her and pointed to the Zheng family's old house in front of him.
Kangkang tilted his head and looked at it. The house was not big, a little old, and was no different from the surrounding houses. He could faintly hear the laughter and the sound of children running and jumping from inside.
"Mom, can I go in and have a look?" Kangkang asked in a childish voice.
"Of course. Dad brought New Year's gifts. Let's go and pay New Year's greetings." Qian Wen supported Zheng's mother and looked at the boxes of New Year's gifts that Guangming had brought.
After he found connections to confirm the ownership of the Zheng family's old residence, he rented it out.
The first purpose is to prevent the aging mother Zheng from worrying about the old house and always coming back to clean and take care of it, so that they will not accidentally expose her.
In addition, if a house is not lived in, it will be easily abandoned and deteriorate quickly.
The second is to allow Zheng's mother to live in Lao Zhou's house in a down-to-earth manner. With monthly rent and money in hand, Zheng's mother will not be too wandering and always thinking about doing something.
It can be considered that I have money in my hands, I am not panicking, and I can take care of myself in peace and stability.
Carrying the New Year's gift, Guangming stepped forward, pushed open the fence of the small courtyard, and knocked gently on the door.
There was someone at home, and soon the door opened.
"Ah, Doctor Zhou?
Happy New Year, Happy New Year.
Come on, come on, come in, it's very cold outside. "When Liu Guiguo saw the whole family at the door, he hurriedly greeted them warmly.
"Daughter-in-law, Dr. Zhou is here, hurry up and get some sugar and red dates."
"Happy New Year to your country." Qian Wen and the others smiled and stepped forward to wish them a happy New Year.
Liu Guiguo, whose family is making a living in Jichun City, has some small skills.
They met at the intersection of Taiping Hutong. At that time, the child accidentally dislocated his arm while playing. He fixed it and cured it, and that's how they got to know each other.
Later, he wanted to find an honest and responsible tenant, and Liu Guiguo was also looking for a house in Taiping Hutong, so he rented it to him.
Qian Wen entered the house and took a casual look at the home. It was cozy and warm. His furniture was all wiped clean. Although he didn't care about these things, he was very happy to see that his rented home was cherished by the tenants. Good impression.
"Guangming." Qian Wen looked at Guangming and asked him to take out the gift.
"Hey, what are you doing, Doctor Zhou?"
Qian Wen smiled carelessly and looked at the little one hiding behind his mother in the back room, "Little Tiger, come and give your uncle a New Year's greeting. If you have the New Year's money, you can."
The little guy was stiff-headed, his mouth was stained with black spots, and he was holding a roasted sweet potato in his little hands.
"Kuai Huzi, give it to you, Grandma Zheng, Uncle Zhou and the others wish you a happy New Year."
The little guy is quite clever, his eyes lit up when he heard about the New Year's money, but he was a little informal. Maybe he knew that he had something wrong with his mouth, so he used his hand and wiped his mouth with his sleeve.
Qian Wen grinned, little guy, look up at your mother's eyes, you are going to add new dishes on the first day of the new year.
Qian Wen and Liu Guiguo were sitting on the kang chatting, Guangming was accompanying Kangkang and the little guy, and Zheng Juan was supporting Zheng's mother, groping for every old object with memories in the house.
The older we get, the more nostalgic we become.
After sitting for a while, they left.
Mother Zheng was in a much better mood when she returned home.
During the Chinese New Year, Qian Wen took Kangkang to play with the children in the neighborhood.
With his unique skills, he soon led Kangkang to become the king among the children.
When night fell, the two came back covered in dust.
Zheng Juan, who was patting their clothes, rolled her eyes.
"You two, father and son, are you at war?"
Qian Wen, who is black and gray, looks at each other with a thief smile.
"If you still laugh, Kangkang will punish you by eating a plate of vegetables at night!"
"Ah?" Kangkang was dumbfounded.
He turned to look at his father numbly, "Then can I share half of it with dad? After all, he took me out."
"no!"
"Mom, you're unfair. You can't just punish me but not dad." Kangkang cried out.
"Hurry and wash your hands, otherwise you will end up with two plates of vegetables tonight."
Kangkang retreated.
Kangkang left, and Zheng Juan gave him a hard look, "Why are you acting like a child, leading Kangkang to misbehave."
Qian Wen put his arms around her and whispered ambiguously, "I want to know what my punishment is?
How about I choose whether it’s good or not, and then I’ll be punished…”
Zheng Juan blocked his mouth, and Qian Wen could only whine.
Zheng Juan said coquettishly, "You are so beautiful!"
"Wash your hands quickly, the meal will be ready soon."
Qian Wendian washed his hands and went away. He felt that this punishment could still be discussed.
The first day of the new year is over.
In the early morning, Zhou Rong and Cai Xiaoguang came back with a bunch of New Year gifts.
Looking at Zhou Rong's expression, she felt very refreshed this new year.
"Mom, today my brother is going back to his parents' home with his sister-in-law, and Juan'er and I are taking Kangkang to pay New Year's greetings to his godmother.
Zhou Rong is here today. If you need anything, just call her. Qian Wentong said to Li Suhua.
"Brother-in-law, there's still me." Guangming said as he passed by.
"I just disappeared?" Cai Xiaoguang jumped out.
"Go, go, no one is allowed to compete with Zhou Rong for work today, otherwise she will get in trouble with you!" Qian Wen joked.
Zhou Rong, who was helping her sister-in-law Hao Dongmei take something home, heard it and silently said in her heart, "Harmony is the most important thing, harmony is the most important thing." '
Went to the Provincial Courtyard with Qian Wen, Zheng Juan, Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei.
Because Hao Dongmei was pregnant, several people took the minibus carrying large and small bags.
It was cold and windy all the way, and light snow started to fall again.
When they arrived at the provincial compound, Hao Dongmei's steps were awkward and she hesitated to speak when she left.
Zhou Bingyi was also speechless and at a loss for words.
Because the Hao family is on the other side.
Qian Wen understood that even if he was allowed to go in, he would not go in at this time because he would be very tired.
Offend him, he has the reputation of Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei, and if he says something timid, he is really not qualified to offend them now.
But he didn't want to go and please her, so it was better to go around.
Let’s see later!
Without saying anything, he patted his eldest brother Zhou Bingyi's arm, told Kangkang to say goodbye to his uncle and aunt, and they separated.
Seeing Qian Wen and the others walking away, Hao Dongmei pouted. She didn't like this feeling, but the source of all this was her parents.
It stumped her. She could argue and make trouble, but it was impossible to sever ties with her parents.
Zhou Bingyi hugged his wife's shoulders and said gently, "Let's go home."
"Bingyi, I..." Hao Dongmei looked at her husband aggrievedly.
"It's okay, don't think so wildly.
You still don’t know who Bingkun and the others are, so you walk home. "Zhou Bingyi pulled Hao Dongmei towards Hao's house.
Zhou Bingyi is very calm now, especially after the family meeting of the old Zhou family, he has a goal. He may be more open-minded about the current Hao's father and Hao's mother than anyone else.
Ma family.
"Kangkang!?"
When Qu Xiuzhen opened the door, she only had Kangkang in her eyes. She hugged Kangkang and kissed her pink and tender face several times.
"Happy New Year grandma, I wish you good health and a long life." Kangkang said with a happy New Year greeting.
"Kangkang is here?" Ma Shouchang, who heard the noise in the room, also ran out.
"Happy New Year, grandpa. I wish you happiness and joy. Each year gets better and better!"
"Okay, okay, have a happy New Year, Kangkang."
Kangkang's sweet little mouth immediately made the second elder happy.
Then Kangkang stretched out his white and tender hands and shook them cutely.
Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen were stunned.
Zheng Juan pinched him quietly, and Qian Wen shouted that he was wronged. This was not what he taught him.
"Kangkang." Zheng Juan shouted hurriedly.
"Oh~" Qu Xiuzhen suddenly realized.
"Get ready, my grandparents have prepared a lot of new year's money for Kangkang.
Go, take it with grandma. "
Qu Xiuzhen pulled Kangkang, and Ma Shouchang followed her into the house.
"..." No one cares about the two of them.
Qian Wen couldn't laugh or cry and walked in with Zheng Juan carrying New Year's gifts.
Qu Xiuzhen and Kang Kang were playing in the living room, and Ma Shouchang didn't know where he was.
Soon Ma Shouchang appeared and trotted down from the second floor.
"Dang dang dang, the new year's money is here."
It turned out that Ma Shouchang went to prepare New Year's money.
"Thank you, grandparents."
Kangkang stepped forward, hugged their necks, and kissed each of them. This made Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen's happiness ruined.
Ma Shouchang has retired this year. In previous years, the house would be lively at this time, and there would be an endless stream of people paying New Year greetings. This year, however, it is empty.
The children haven't come back either, and the house is a little deserted. Now that Kangkang is here, they are very happy.
The two of them circled around Kangkang.
Qian and Wen ignored each other and shrugged. It was not good to be too familiar. It was just like returning to their own homes. They could only take care of themselves.
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Hao family.
"Really?" Mother Hao said happily, holding her daughter Hao Dongmei's hand.
"Well, it's been more than a month." Hao Dongmei nodded.
"Then you have to move back here so your dad and I can take care of you."
Hao Dongmei smiled and said, "No, I'd better live in Bingyi's house. I'm used to it."
Mother Hao hesitated for a moment, then smiled calmly.
"What about going to school?"
Hao's mother knew that her daughter had an accidental miscarriage. She contacted many hospitals after the incident and the doctors treated Hao Dongmei, but the results were not always the same.
This time, when he heard that she was pregnant, he was even more excited than Hao's father.
“I’m going to take a year off.
Keep reading until the baby is born. "
Hao Dongmei and Zhou Bingyi had discussed their plans long ago, and they wanted to ensure that the child was born smoothly and healthily this time.
Mother Hao nodded, held her daughter's hand, and patted it gently, "Then you can come back and live there after you take a break from school. You can't just take a break from school if you have a break from school. There must be someone around you to take care of you. .”
Hao Dongmei pursed her lips, "Mom, Bingyi and I will rent a house in the capital, where I will take care of myself, stay with Bingyi, and let the child be born smoothly.
You know how difficult it is for this child, and I don’t want to make any more mistakes. "
"Is this home so unwelcome to you? Something will happen if you go home!" After refusing to go home several times, Hao's mother became a little anxious.
Hao Dongmei shook her head and bit her lip hard, "It's not that I don't want to see this family.
But Bingyi's family gave me a great sense of security, which was far inferior to that at home.
There was no news from you back then, but Bingyi has been supporting me when I was fragile. Bingyi’s family did not dislike me.
I accidentally fell into a cold well in winter and became infertile. At that time, I was disheartened. It was Bingyi's brother and sister-in-law who gave me hope.
I returned to my hometown for medical treatment and work. At that time, I had no relatives in Jichun City, no home, and no place to stay. It was Bingyi’s family that gave me warmth. I thought we would have many small things in life if we lived together. contradiction.
But, surprisingly, it didn't happen at all. I seemed to be Bingyi's family, another lost child. They were all very good to me, very good.
We study together and are busy with various things in life together. In the morning, Bingyi’s brother and his father sent me to my workplace first, then went to work, and picked me up in the afternoon..."
Hao Dongmei smiled sweetly when she said this, "My colleagues all teased me, saying that I married into some kind of fairy family, and envied me for having a good husband's family.
After that, I was admitted to college...no...then we were both admitted to college, and we were both happy for each other.
We went to Beijing together. My parents were not there that day, so my secretary gave it to me. "
Hao's mother wanted to explain, but Hao Dongmei didn't stop, "In the capital, studying was very tiring and a bit difficult, but I still caught up. We would get together every week and solve each other's problems within our capabilities. At that time, we would read the books at home together. Letter, very happy.
I am included in every letter, whether it is sealed or not, I am an integral part of them, not an outsider.
I didn't receive a letter from you at that time. You were very busy and the phone was very convenient. You said I could call home if I had anything to do.
But I remember only taking a few injections. They were given when I was in pain after my miscarriage and wanted to ask my parents who had great powers to save me.
But in the end, Bingyi’s family gave me hope.
They gave me such a sense of security that I knew I was not afraid of anything because I had them. "
Not hearing herself, Hao's mother felt a little painful and choked, "Dongmei, parents..."
"I know you are busy.
Dad is the governor of the province. He has a heavy responsibility and cannot be neglected. He is very busy. I understand.
You have to help my dad deal with these personal relationships. The work is trivial and you are very busy. I understand.
If I come back, will I be the only one left in the family, plus my aunt? Why should I come back?
Even when I went back to Jichun to raise my baby, I also went to Bingyi's house, which made me feel at ease.
Of course, I can't raise the baby at Bingyi's house this time. I'm afraid of an accident. If...I mean if something happens to me, the medical level in Beijing is very high. The most important thing is that Bingyi's younger brother and Juan'er are in Beijing, and Bingyi With you, I feel extremely at ease and at ease.
This is a sense of security that my family cannot give me. "
She had held back a lot of things the day before yesterday, but she had nowhere to say them. When something like that happened, Bingyi's family didn't blame her, which made her feel very guilty.
She couldn't help it after she had just parted with Qian Wen. Now when she returned home and her mother asked about it, she couldn't hold it back and expressed her thoughts in another way.
After saying that, she knew that this would make her parents very sad, but she didn't want to vomit and it was true. What you didn't like gave her a warmth that she didn't have.
After saying that, the depression in her heart for several days was relieved. Hao Dongmei did not dare to look at her mother, lowering her head and waiting for the scolding that would follow.
On the other side, in the living room, Hao's father was receiving New Year guests. Zhou Bingyi was not there, as if he had been ordered to take something.
The study was quiet.
There was depression in the air. After a while, Hao's mother looked up to the sky and said softly, "I'm sorry, Mom didn't do a good job."
Hao Dongmei shook her head, with a hint of crying, "I know you love me very much, and I know you also care about me.
But Bingyi is the person I love most, and his family has become inseparable from me.
I...I...I just hope that you can give them a little respect. "
Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps. Zhou Bengyi came back with something, and Hao Dongmei hurriedly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Mom, I will take good care of the baby in the capital. Don't worry, you and my dad don't have to worry about me."
Mother Hao was a little confused at this moment. Her daughter's words were like sharp arrows, but as a parent, she did not bring her a sense of security, and the old Zhou family...
"I... your dad seems to have called me." Mother Hao staggered away.
"Well, what happened?" Zhou Bingyi and Hao's mother passed by each other. The other party's footsteps were hurried and not at all calm as before.
Hao Dongmei smiled brightly and said, "Nothing, nothing happened."
Zhou Bingyi put down the things in his hands, walked closer and touched the corners of her eyes, and said pitifully, "A fight?"
"No, how can we quarrel during the Chinese New Year?" Hao Dongmei grinned.
Zhou Bingyi sighed in his heart, and at the same time, the decision in his heart became more urgent.
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Qian Wen's side.
Zheng Juan opened the gifts they brought, which were quite ordinary.
Two wool sweaters for men and women, and two scarves, one thick and one burgundy, are both suitable for Jichun City.
Ma Shouchang and Qu Xiuzhen liked it very much.
With Kangkang here, this somewhat deserted New Year has become a lot more cheerful. Qian Wen and Zheng Juan cooked lunch.
Qu Xiuzhen was busy playing with Kangkang and was not hungry anymore.
Originally, they had cooks sent from above to cook, but Qu Xiuzhen sent them back because they were not old yet and were very agile.
One day, after staying at Qu Xiuzhen's house for a whole day, it got dark and Kangkang fell asleep. Qu Xiuzhen reluctantly sent them to the gate of the provincial compound and asked Qian Wen and others to drive them back.
Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei wanted to stay one night, so they didn't go with them.
The next day.
Xiao Guoqing and Sun Qianchao came on bicycles early in the morning.
He took Zheng Juan with him and the others rushed to Chunyan's new home.
At the intersection...
"Teacher Zhou, catch up, National Day~"
They met Lu Chuan by chance.
"Teacher Zhou, you are going to a party."
Lu Chuan was very familiar with them, but they didn't form the Six Little Gentlemen like in the play. Their third-grade party was just for everyone who had time, and they didn't take it as seriously as in the play.
It's just that Lu Chuan should be in the capital to accompany his fiancée at this time. Why did he come back this year?
"Well, Chuan, what are you doing?" Qian Wen asked.
Lu Chuan carried a bunch of things in his hands, and it seemed that he was going to pay New Year's greetings.
Lu Chuan smiled and picked up the things in his hands, "I wish you New Year's greetings, Mr. Zhou."
"Then let's go to Chunyan's house together."
"Okay, I'll sit behind you on National Day.
I came back last night and stayed at the hotel. Fortunately, I arrived early, otherwise I would have missed you. "
"Why did you come back this year?"
Lu Chuan scratched his head and said, "I'm graduating soon. I want to come back and ask Teacher Zhou to show me the way and give you some advice."
"Then I can ask you when I get back to the capital."
"Haha, don't I miss my brothers a little? I just want to take advantage of the Chinese New Year and wish them all a happy New Year."
Qian Wen shook his head. Lu Chuan had more contacts and was more tactful than before, but Lu Chuan was quite smart before.
Otherwise, it would be unimaginable to go from being a dirt-shoveling worker to a college student.
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