"husband."
"What's the matter?"
Wu Fei raised her head and looked at her husband with beautiful eyes. At this time, something seemed wrong about his expression.
Lu Ze lay down and hugged his wife's smooth shoulders, and said softly: "Mom is gone."
For an old man of this age, the meaning of leaving is naturally that he is gone.
Wu Fei's eyes were full of shock: "Leaving?"
"When Mom called two days ago, didn't she say that all the tests she did during her physical examination were very good?"
"Besides, mom is a nurse, so she should be aware of her physical condition. Why is this so sudden?"
Lu Ze silently thought that the world line seemed not to have changed without his influence.
On the phone just now, cheap old man Su Daqiang said that Su's mother won a big one because she played mahjong all night long, and she won a big prize in the last hand, and she figured out that she had one color and took it all. She was so excited that she suddenly suffered a cerebral infarction.
In the end, rescue efforts failed and he died.
The physical examination Lu Ze ordered for her before didn't seem to be of any use.
"Feifei, I guess I have to go back to China in two days, and I need to take care of my mother's funeral."
"You can't leave your job, so you can take care of Xiaomi at home with peace of mind. Take good care of yourself during this time."
Wu Fei looked at Lu Ze and hesitated to speak.
But in the end, she still said: "Husband, you have just been transferred to Oracle headquarters. It is a critical period for your career to rise. If you return to China at this time, will there be any trouble in the company?"
Wu Fei and Su's mother didn't meet often.
When she was in confinement after giving birth to Xiaomi, her own mother resigned and came to the United States to take care of her. Wu Fei didn't have deep feelings for Su's mother. She just felt a little worried about her husband, especially at such a critical time. when.
I just re-signed the contract and entered the door of Oracle headquarters. It is naturally not appropriate to take leave and return to China now.
Lu Ze listened to his wife lying on his chest whispering softly. She naturally understood where Wu Fei was worried. Although her current life was not bad, it was all based on a good material foundation.
Chinese Americans living abroad are not as glamorous as they seem.
Especially now that the family's savings are not too much, and the cost of living in California is very high. The mortgage, car loan, daily expenses, and the daughter's gradually increasing expenses are all recorded in her head as the hostess.
"Don't worry Feifei, I will take care of it from the company."
"If that doesn't work, you can still work remotely. I found a lot of empty desks at the headquarters, and most of them have the word "K" on them. You won't be able to delay your work."
"I still have to raise you and Xiaomi until they are white and fat."
Wu Fei finally nodded, understanding her husband's choice.
What she was thinking about was the current small family. She just hoped that the family of three could live happily in the Bay Area. She just felt a little sorry for the death of her mother-in-law.
What Wu Fei didn't know was that her father-in-law's heart was now completely free.
Su Daqiang's long old face appeared in Lu Ze's mind. The problems of the Su family had to be brought to light in the end. The relationship between Su Daqiang, Su Mingyu and Su Mingcheng who let themselves go was like enemies. After Su's mother passed away, all these things would It was on Lu Ze, the eldest son of Su.
He hugged his wife and fell asleep.
But my thoughts have drifted to Suzhou on the other side of the ocean.
...
The matter of asking for leave was quickly finalized.
Although it did not sound appropriate to ask for leave when he first joined the company, the head of the department did not hesitate and directly agreed to Lu Ze's idea of working remotely.
The main reason is naturally that the performance of this Chinese newcomer was too amazing when he joined the company.
The head of Oracle's software department is a Mediterranean man who loves to wear plaid shirts.
"Su, I understand the customs of your country very well."
"You can take care of your own household chores during this week, and you can communicate with the people in your team on work matters in a timely manner."
The man stepped forward and gave Lu Ze a simple hug.
Seeing Lu Ze's leaving figure, the department head shook his head slightly and said to himself: "The boss happened to see the five assessment assignments submitted by Su and was full of praise. Such talents are naturally the cornerstone of the company. I hope you can stay at Oracle well. You must know that the most indispensable thing in this world is genius."
Early the next morning, Lu Ze woke up and found that Wu Fei was not around.
It was still dark outside. When Lu Ze came out, he found that his wife was busy in the kitchen. There was steaming milk on the dining room table. He came to the kitchen and hugged his wife's soft waist from behind.
Wu Fei was frying eggs when she felt her husband's presence. She said softly: "It'll be ready soon. After dinner, I'll take you to the airport. After finishing mom's funeral, you give me a call. I'm my daughter-in-law." I can't go back to attend the funeral, dad's side..."
Lu Ze hugged his gentle wife and kissed her lightly on the face.
"Know it."
"I'll be back soon."
In the end, the two finally woke up their daughter.
Xiaomi was sleeping in the back seat while Lu Ze drove the car to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco International Airport is the most important airport in the Bay Area. It is a hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. It is also one of the main departure points from the United States to Asia. Most of Asia's major airlines have flights here.
When the sky lit up slightly, Lu Ze arrived successfully.
"Don't send me away, take Xiaomi back quickly."
"Slow down on the road. I'll send you a message when I get there."
After getting out of the car, Wu Fei hugged her husband tightly.
Only then did she realize what it was like to have the backbone of the family absent.
"I know, husband..."
"The baby and I are waiting for you to come home..."
...
At Pudong International Airport, after Lu Ze got off the plane, he sent a WeChat message to his wife that he had arrived safely. Lu Ze, who was pushing the airport trolley out, saw his sister in this world, Su Mingyu, in the lobby.
Su Mingyu, wearing a long blue windbreaker, has a capable temperament. She is sending voice messages on her mobile phone like a strong woman. She has bright eyes and is tall, but her mouth looks a bit big.
Although they had not seen each other for ten years, the two recognized each other immediately.
Mingyu looked at the eldest brother walking towards him and was slightly startled. The eldest brother in his impression had always been a silent and honest image. The eldest brother he saw today seemed to have changed a lot, and his whole person had an indescribable energy.
"Brother."
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"It must be almost ten years since we last met, right?"
Lu Ze smiled and nodded: "Mingyu, long time no see."
Su family.
long time no see.
