"Dad!" Seeing Wang Zhong come in, the children behaved very well.
"What are you talking about?" Wang Zhong asked while sitting by the kang, sweating and trousers.
"Nothing!" Zhou Cong said.
"Dad, did that old man kick you just now?" Zhou Ling came to Wang Zhong's side and asked with concern.
"Dad it's okay."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhong suddenly reacted: "What did you just say?"
"Care about my dear father!" Zhou Ling said coquettishly while holding Wang Zhong's hand.
Wang Zhong laughed, raised his index finger and tapped Zhou Ling's smooth and white forehead, shook his head and said helplessly: "Ghost!"
"No matter what, it's your grandfather, that old man, that old man. If outsiders hear it, they will definitely say that you have no tutor."
"Hmph! Bad old man, bully dad, I don't like him." Zhou Ling walked around Wang Zhong's back, lay on Wang Zhong's back, put her hands around Wang Zhong's neck, and rested her head on Wang Zhong's shoulder, pouting and saying, It's full of resentment.
Little Tails also came over: "Dad, I don't like him either."
"Okay!" Wang Zhong patted Zhou Ling's hand, and then raised his hand to rub Little Tail's little head.
"The reason why dad asked your grandpa to return the photo is because he and I don't get along. Instead of living together and looking at each other with distaste, and causing things like today, it would be better for us to live in separate places to avoid further conflicts. .”
"But he still loves you very much." Although Wang Zhong hated Zhou Zhigang, he was not cruel enough.
"I don't want him to feel pain!" Zhou Ling pursed her lips with a look of disgust.
"I don't want it either!" Little Tail is simply Zhou Ling's little follower. He follows Zhou Ling's every word.
"Dad, you don't like grandpa either, right?" Zhou Ming asked the doubt in his heart.
"Aren't you asking nonsense? If someone always comes up and beats you up indiscriminately, how can you like him?" Zhou Ling guessed that she was an expert at attacking people, but she was much better than his father.
"I'm just asking!" Zhou Ming lowered his head.
Wang Zhongdao: "Dad does not like your grandpa, but once upon a time, dad also worked very hard to gain your grandpa's approval."
"Is that why dad studied so hard, made money by writing, and was admitted to Shuimu University?" Zhou Cong was also curious.
Wang Zhong nodded: "Part of the reason is this, but mostly, it's because dad wants to improve the life at home and give your grandma, your mom, and you guys a better life."
"Dad, why is grandpa so partial?" Zhou Ming incarnated into a hundred thousand whys, but looked at his slightly trembling eyes and the slow sincerity in his eyes.
Wang Zhong felt something inexplicable in his heart and sighed, "Actually, I don't know why."
"In my memory, it has been like this since I was a child. Maybe it's because I was too naughty when I was a child. In your grandfather's perception, I will always be the naughty kid who only knew how to be naughty and ignorant!"
"Isn't that true?" Zhou Cong didn't agree with this statement: "It was possible before, but then you stayed at home alone to take care of grandma, for several years, you kept reading, worked hard, and became a writer. I was also admitted to Shuimu University, which is as famous as Yan University. Grandpa is not blind, how could he not see such a big change."
Wang Zhong shook his head and said helplessly: "The prejudice in people's hearts is like a big mountain. No matter how hard you try, you can't move it. Maybe your grandfather is like this."
Of course, these are just Wang Zhong's guesses. Only Zhou Zhigang knows what is going on.
Zhou Ling said: "Dad, among the three sisters, you are the most mature, the most stable, the most family-oriented, the most filial, and the most capable.
The uncle lives in his aunt's house all year round and only goes home a few times throughout the year. He is no different from the sons-in-law who come to other people's homes. The aunt only cares about herself and doesn't even care about her cousin. You are different. You even went to college and didn't forget to take your grandma and We are much better than uncle and aunt. I think the old man is prejudiced against you. "
The children all have sharp eyes. They all have eyes to see how Wang Zhong treats his family, how he treats Li Suhua, and how Zhou Bingyi and Zhou Rong treat each other.
Wang Zhong grabbed Zhou Ling's hand, with a look full of regret: "The reason why I insisted on separating our families and living alone, apart from being at odds with your grandfather, was largely because of this."
"At the beginning, when I didn't have you, I was afraid that your grandma would be sad. Even if she got angry, I always endured it by myself. But then I got you, and I suddenly realized that life like this can't go on anymore."
"Your grandfather is a good husband. He works hard and makes money to support the family. He is a good citizen. He has devoted himself to the country's third-tier undertakings for more than 20 years. In order to support the construction of the country, he is even willing to postpone his retirement. He is also He is a good worker, has great professional skills, has prestige in the work unit and is respected by many people.
But in my eyes, he is not a good father, especially when it comes to his treatment of several children, he is too partial, which makes me disagree. I don’t want you to know this, and I even dare not What I can imagine is that one day, when I treat you, I unknowingly become like him. "
As he spoke, Wang Zhong glanced at the four children, his eyes full of doting and care.
"Both my mother and I hope that you can be healthy, happy, grow up peacefully, and not be affected by these past things."
"Speaking of which, I brought this on myself. I thought that after so many years, he has become a lot older, and your grandma is also old. The old couple has been living apart in two places all year round, and they only get together every few years. Maybe he has changed, so he agreed to your grandma bringing him to live in our house."
As he spoke, Wang Zhong shook his head with a self-deprecating look on his face.
"Now it seems that I took it too much for granted, and it's best for everyone to live their own lives!"
"Dad! Don't be sad, we are all with you." Several children looked at Wang Zhong worriedly and said with concern.
"Dad, in our eyes, is the best dad in the world!"
Wang Zhong raised the corner of his mouth and showed a smile: "Don't worry, your father is not that fragile. At most, he is just disappointed."
"As long as all of you are well, Dad will be happy."
Looking at the smile on Wang Zhong's face, looking at Zhou Ling lying on Wang Zhong's shoulder acting coquettishly, looking at the little tail holding Wang Zhong's hand, playing with Wang Zhong, trying to make Wang Zhong laugh.
The corners of Zhou Cong's lips raised unconsciously, and there was a different look in his eyes when he looked at Wang Zhong.
······
Early the next morning, Wang Zhong got up early and Zheng Juan was already in the kitchen.
Wang Zhong walked over, hugged Zheng Juan from behind, put his hands around Zheng Juan's lower abdomen, his chin was on Zheng Juan's shoulder, and he closed his eyes.
"What's wrong?" Zheng Juan asked softly.
"I just want to hug you!"
"How's mom?"
"Hey! I cried all night last night. I tossed and turned for several hours without falling asleep. I still haven't woken up yet!"
Wang Zhong grabbed Zheng Juan's arms and pulled her towards him. He lowered his head and looked at Zheng Juan's eyes carefully. They were red and swollen, and the eye sockets were still a little dark.
"Thanks a lot!"
"I'll make breakfast! You go and sleep for a while." Wang Zhong said softly.
Zheng Juan smiled and said, "I'm halfway done. If you're still sleepy after finishing, I'll catch up on my sleep."
"Where are the children?"
"I haven't gotten up yet."
Wang Zhong said: "I worked hard yesterday and didn't go to bed until almost midnight."
The situation was special yesterday. Wang Zhong knew that even if he forced the children, they might not be able to sleep, so he simply chatted with them until midnight.
Zheng Juan raised her eyes and looked at Wang Zhong, took a bite, and asked, "Dad, have you really decided?"
"It was decided yesterday!" Wang Zhong said: "Our temple is small and cannot accommodate his big Buddha."
"And do you think that someone as shameless as him would have the nerve to come to our house?"
Zheng Juan was stunned for a moment, then sighed and shook her head helplessly. How could she not know that Zhou Zhigang was a typical shameless person.
"It's so good, how come it's like this!" Zheng Juan's tone was sighing, full of helplessness.
Wang Zhong said: "The matter has come to an end, let's not get entangled in it. We have to live our lives as usual. We just need to take care of Mom."
"I know."
Now the couple is most worried about Li Suhua.
Li Suhua's health has never been good, and she suffered such a big shock yesterday. Wang Zhong is really worried that something will happen to her.
"After breakfast later, I will take mom and the children to the hospital for a check-up. You can call the school later and ask for a day off for the children."
"Okay!" Zheng Juan knew what Wang Zhong was worried about and was afraid that Li Suhua would think too much, so she took the children with her.
"You should also go with us. Let's go to 131. We can also see Lao Qu and Lao Ma."
"Where is Yueyue?" Zheng Juan asked.
"Don't worry about Yueyue." Wang Zhong said: "Yueyue is not Lingling. She has her own plans. No matter what decision she makes, we can just support her."
"I'll listen to you."
······
Jichun University, dormitory building, after breakfast, Zhou Rong rushed to the office. She had a big class in the morning. Feng Huacheng packed up the dishes, rode Zhou Bingyi's bicycle, and went straight away with the photo album.
Although Feng Huacheng didn't spend much time in Jichun, he might not be able to find some small places and remote roads, but he generally knew the main roads.
When they arrived at the old house, Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei were both there. Zhou Zhigang was lying on the kang in the innermost corner, facing the cabinet and his back to the outside.
Seeing Feng Huacheng's arrival, Zhou Bingyi hurriedly pulled Feng Huacheng into the back room and questioned him.
Feng Huacheng did not add any exaggeration and told the truth about what happened yesterday. Finally, he said: "This is all my fault. I was too anxious and didn't think carefully, which is why things developed like this."
Zhou Bingyi said: "How can I blame you? You are Yueyue's father. It is only natural that a father wants to take his daughter to him. I think the problem lies with Bingkun."
"You and Zhou Rong are Yueyue's parents. Although he and Zheng Juan have helped you take care of Yueyue for so many years, you can't do this! Especially when he treats Dad like that! It's completely contrary to heaven."
Zhou Bingyi's words are somewhat unfair.
Feng Huacheng, on the other hand, has a thorough understanding of this matter: "Actually, you can't blame Bingkun. He is right. He, Zheng Juan, has gone through all kinds of hardships to take care of Yueyue for more than ten years and treats Yueyue like his own daughter. There must be feelings, Yueyue was very resistant yesterday, Zhou Rong and I were too anxious, and Bingkun has a bad attitude towards us, which is understandable."
"As for dad's matter..." Feng Huacheng looked in the direction of the east room and sighed, but didn't say anything after all.
A son does not blame his father. Although he is only Zhou Zhigang's son-in-law, he is half a son-in-law. Zhou Zhigang is also an elder. To be honest, even though Feng Huacheng was a little angry and uncomfortable at the beginning yesterday.
But he also felt that Zhou Zhigang went too far yesterday. After all, Wang Zhong was the father of several children. He hadn't made any big mistake. There was no need to just fall out in front of his children and so many people. Want to beat someone up.
But he was a son-in-law, so it was hard to say anything.
Zhou Bingyi could probably guess what Feng Huacheng was thinking by looking at his expression, and said immediately: "Even if Dad did something wrong and acted too excited, that's not the reason for him to fight with Dad, let alone him overnight. Reason for driving dad out of the house."
"Isn't it just right for me to teach my son?"
"That's what I said!" Feng Huacheng wanted to say something more, but he remembered something. He waved his hand again, shook his head and said helplessly: "The matter has come to an end. It's useless for you and me to talk about this here now."
"But..." Feng Huacheng suddenly changed his words and looked towards the east room again.
"But what?" Zhou Zhigang was the only one in the east room now, and Zhou Bingyi was confused.
Feng Huacheng leaned forward and lowered his voice, "After I came out of Bingkun's house yesterday, I looked at Dad with a strange expression, as if he was a little regretful!"
"Regret?" Zhou Bingyi frowned immediately.
Feng Huacheng said: "This is just my guess. Dad didn't say anything all the way yesterday. I saw that his expression was wrong, so I made a wild guess."
"It's also possible that he can't bear to leave the children!" Feng Huacheng guessed.
Zhou Bingyi nodded, his eyes a little wandering, not knowing what he was thinking. After a moment of silence, he suddenly remembered, "Why are you the only one here? Where is Zhou Rong?"
"She has school classes in the morning, and her time is so tight that she can't even ask for leave."
Zhou Rong was new here, and she was a little conceited. She looked down on the sophistication of people who interacted with each other, and her relationship with her colleagues was average. For a while, she really couldn't find anyone willing to teach her.
"Students cannot delay class!" Zhou Bingyi has his own set of criteria for weighing these matters.
"By the way, brother, actually I still want to take Yueyue back to live with us. Zhou Rong's dormitory is too small, do you think?"
"no problem."
Among smart people, there is no need to speak too clearly. Zhou Bingyi said directly: "Even if you and Zhou Rong move back, with Dad's temper, I think he will definitely live at home in a short time. Rong should look after him more."
"Even if you don't tell me, brother, that's what I plan to do."
Feng Huacheng is eight or nine years older than Zhou Bingyi. In the past, Feng Huacheng might not have been able to call someone younger than him, but now Feng Huacheng has already been affected by life. Hexian smoothed the edges and corners, becoming a bit more sleek and sophisticated than before.
Zhou Bingyi saw this and was secretly happy for Feng Huacheng.
It's not that Feng Huacheng was not good like that in the past, but it's not beneficial to be blindly upright and aloof in this life, where there are daily necessities, ups and downs in the workplace.
In the hospital, Li Suhua looked sick, with no energy, and her eyes were a little red and swollen. It was obvious that she had been wiped with tears all night last night.
Feng Yue also had two dark circles under her eyes.
131 Wang Zhong has been here for a long time, and he has already become familiar with everything.
This time Wang Zhong only brought Zhou Cong, Feng Yue and Li Suhua with him, while Zheng Juan took the remaining three children at home.
It's not that I don't want to bring it, but I really can't fit it in. The family has a large number of people, and there are only five seats in the car. In addition to Wang Zhong's driver's seat, there are only four seats left. If I bring an extra little tail, it's okay to hold it, but there are only a few left. Most of the people who got off were adults, and there was really no room for them.
Fortunately, Zheng Juan started practicing driving a long time ago. After a while, when Zheng Juan can go on the road by herself, Wang Zhong will feel relaxed.
After the examination, the results would not be available until the afternoon, so Wang Zhong and his family went to Ma Shouchang's ward.
"Old Ma, you are in good spirits!" Wang Zhong greeted the old couple with a smile.
"Why are you here now?" It's only the morning and it's still early. Wang Zhong and Zheng Juan usually arrive at around 11:30 at noon and around 5 in the afternoon. They are always on time, so Qu Xiuzhen will So ask.
"I'm coming over anyway, so I'll just take mom and the kids along for a check-up." Wang Zhong replied. "Juan'er will have lunch delivered later."
"Old sister!" Qu Xiuzhen was very happy to see Li Suhua, but when she saw Li Suhua's slightly red and swollen eyes, she couldn't help but worry about asking what happened there.
After being pushed away by Li Suhua, Qu Xiuzhen didn't ask any more questions when she saw that Li Suhua didn't want to talk.
She asked Li Suhua to talk about her family affairs, but Li Suhua was not in high spirits and her smile was forced out. How could Qu Xiuzhen not see that Li Suhua was worried.
"Congcong, take out the chessboard and let us kill two." Ma Shouchang was very happy.
Qu Xiuzhen made an excuse, called Wang Zhong out, and asked why.
Wang Zhong sighed: "They are all terrible things, so don't ask. I brought my mother here because I was afraid that she would get bored if she stayed at home. That's why I asked you and Lao Ma to talk to her." , to relieve boredom, at least it can distract her attention and stop her from thinking so wildly."
Qu Xiuzhen didn't continue to ask. She could have guessed even if Wang Zhong didn't say anything. To make Li Suhua behave like this, something must have happened in the old Zhou family.
Shaking her head, Qu Xiuzhen said with a serious face: "I see that your mother's face doesn't look right. I'm afraid it's not that simple."
"Hey!" Wang Zhong sighed, his expression gloomy, and worry lingering in his brows: "I know, but this matter is very irritating to her, and it can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences. We can only let time slowly take care of it. It hurts."
Qu Xiuzhen didn't know what to say, so she could only continue to urge: "You and Juan'er should have more snacks and spend more time with her."
"I know."
"By the way, what's going on with Lao Ma?" Wang Zhong didn't want to continue this topic, so he asked in a different tone.
"The doctor said that if there is no problem in another week, he can be discharged from the hospital, but he will have to recover for a few months before he can go home." Qu Xiuzhen is open-minded, as long as the person is fine, she and Lao Ma are fine anyway. Retired long ago.
"Okay, I'll pick you up then." Wang Zhong said.
Qu Xiuzhen said: "If you don't pick it up, who will?"
But he was not polite to Wang Zhong at all.
"By the way! Do you know about your eldest brother?" Qu Xiuzhen also suddenly changed the subject.
"What's wrong with my brother?" Wang Zhong asked doubtfully.
"The transfer matter has been decided. I heard that the secretary of the military factory will take office soon."
"Arms factory?" This is no different from Zhou Bingyi's career experience in the original plot.
"Then he has been promoted!" The military factory is a key national unit, and the scale of Jichun's military factory is not small. It is much better than the current Strategic Development Research Laboratory where Zhou Bingyi only has a false position but no real power.
"But now the military factory has also encountered a bottleneck. Your eldest brother may encounter difficulties this time." Ma Shouchang's job before retirement was close to the military, and he didn't know much about it.
Wang Zhong didn't take it seriously: "Then it depends on his own ability."
"You are open-minded!"
"Anyway, if we separate, he will live his life and I will live mine."
······
In the evening, Zhou Bingyi returned to Hao's house with a heavy body and heart. He was worried about Zhou Zhigang. Hao Dongmei specially left the early shift and rushed home early.
As soon as she got home and saw Zhou Bingyi, Hao Dongmei asked with concern. Jin Yueji was also curious and pricked up her ears.
Zhou Bingyi didn't want Jin Yueji to know about this. He never liked to mention his own affairs in front of Hao Dongmei's parents.
But because Jin Yueji also showed great concern about this matter over and over again, Zhou Bingyi could only say it although he was not very willing.
Zhou Bingyi told them exactly what Feng Huacheng said. Jin Yueji frowned as she listened, while Hao Dongmei looked angrily: "You said that Bingkun is exactly the same. Zhou Rong and Huacheng are Yue." Yue’s biological parents didn’t think anything of it, they just wanted to bring Yue Yue back to live in Guangzipian, how could he do that!”
"Hey!" Zhou Bingyi sighed.
"Just because your father wanted to beat him, your brother kicked your father out of the house?" Jin Yueji's eyebrows showed a bit of displeasure. As for Li Suhua slapped Zhou Zhigang and had a falling out with Zhou Zhigang, Zhou Bingyi Choose to hide.
"Yeah!" Zhou Bingyi nodded, with a not-so-good look on his face. In his opinion, Jin Yueji didn't think highly of their family. Now that something like this happened in their family, the son kicked me out overnight. This kind of behavior is so unfilial to the family. The old Zhou family has been completely disgraced by Jin Yueji this time.
Jin Yueji frowned, with a hint of disgust in her brows: "Your brother is going too far."
"How could he do this to your dad!" Hao Dongmei also believed deeply.
Zhou Bingyi felt embarrassed and ashamed, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl in, but in front of Jin Yueji and Hao Dongmei, he couldn't show any abnormality and could only try his best to keep his expression unchanged.
"Bingyi, you are the eldest son of the Zhou family. Your eldest brother is like your father. You can't just ignore this matter." Jin Yueji said seriously.
"And your mother, if something like this happened, she would definitely feel uncomfortable."
Zhou Bingyi said: "Don't worry, Mom! I'll go find Bingkun and ask for details later, and go see my mother."
"Go and talk to your brother!" Jin Yueji warned.
"Yeah! Got it!" Zhou Bingyi always acted like this in front of Jin Yueji.
Hao Dongmei was a little worried, after all, Wang Zhong had a criminal record.
After dinner, Zhou Bingyi was about to go out, and Hao Dongmei followed him, with a serious look on his face: "I'll go with you!"
Looking at Hao Dongmei's worried eyes, Zhou Bengyi did not refuse, and the couple rode their bicycles straight to Wang Zhong's house.
Wang Chong's home is just over two kilometers away from Hao's home. The distance is not far, and it only takes a few minutes by bicycle.
