The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Zhuang Chaoying watched helplessly as the publishing house's car took Wang Gang and Zhuang Xiaoting away, and could only return to the Zhuang family alone in shame.

When Zhuang's father and mother saw Zhuang Chaoying coming back alone without any trace of his grandchildren, their faces immediately turned dark.

"Tuanan went to the publishing house for something and may not be able to come today." Zhuang Chaoying said stiffly.

Zhuang's father slammed the table in anger and shouted, "Zhuang Tunan, do you still think you are a member of the Zhuang family? You finally came back to Suzhou, but you didn't even come back to see your elders."

Zhuang Chaoying said helplessly: "Dad, if Tunan really has business, the people from the publishing house will send a car to pick him up. I can't do anything about it?"

Zhuang Ganmei said sarcastically, "Tunan has work to do, but Xiaoting doesn't! Why doesn't she come back?"

Zhuang's mother also said: "What can happen to Xiaoting, a high school student? I think they just don't want to come back."

Zhuang Chaoying sighed and sat down helplessly.

Father Zhuang said angrily: "Zhuang Chaoying, I order you to bring Tunan back no matter what. He is the eldest son and grandson of the Zhuang family. Now that he has made a name for himself, you can't even deny your ancestors!"

Zhuang Chaoying glanced at his indignant father, then looked at his third brother who was full of resentment, and sighed: "Dad, you insist on having Tunan come back. Do you want a family reunion, or do you want to find a way out for Zhendong and Zhenbei?"

Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang were stunned. They probably didn't expect Zhuang Chaoying to reveal their thoughts.

In fact, the two elders were not saying they wanted a grandson. They just saw that Wang Gang was becoming more and more successful, so they wanted him to take care of his cousins. It would be best if they could bring Zhuang Zhendong and Zhuang Zhenbei to Shanghai for development.

Zhuang Zhendong and Zhuang Zhenbei were not good at studying and only went to a technical secondary school. Now the situation outside is not good, and Zhuang Zhendong was not assigned a job after graduating from technical secondary school, so he has been staying at home unemployed.

Zhuang Ganmei herself is currently working as a temporary worker, so naturally she cannot help her son.

Zhuang's father and mother wanted Wang Gang to help his cousin, just like Zhuang Chaoying had always helped Zhuang Ganmei.

"Dad, Mom, I know what you are thinking. Tuanan must know it too. He is different from me." Zhuang Chaoying looked at the ground and finally spoke his true feelings.

Father Zhuang frowned and shouted, "Zhuang Chaoying, what do you mean by that? It is natural for an elder brother to take care of his younger brother. Zhendong and Zhenbei are also your nephews. They have always called you uncle."

Zhuang Chaoying raised his head abruptly and shouted angrily: "That's enough, you always ask me to take care of my younger brothers and sisters, I obeyed you, and now what have I got!
I am now separated from my wife and children, and I can’t see them for a year. Do you still want my son to follow my path?”

Zhuang's father said angrily: "Zhuang Chaoying, what's your attitude? Do you blame us for your divorce? It's your own incompetence!"

Zhuang Chaoying stood up angrily and said, "Okay, okay, I have no ability, so you can count on the capable ones to catch up with me! I can't stay in this family anymore."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang's mother panicked and quickly stepped out to smooth things over.

"Don't be like this, Boss. Your dad is just too angry. He didn't mean it like that." Mother Zhuang held her son's hand and said:
"We are all family. You help me and I help you, and only then can we live in harmony."

Zhuang Chaoying said coldly: "Mom, don't try to smooth things over. I will never let my son follow in my footsteps."

Zhuang's mother was stunned, and Zhuang's father immediately became furious and said, "Get out, get out of here, I don't want a son like you."

Zhuang Chaoying let go of his mother's hand and walked out of the house without looking back. This time, his parents' attitude really touched his bottom line.

Zhuang's mother wanted to chase after him, but Zhuang Ganmei stopped her.

"Mom, let brother go. He will be back in two days. It has been like this for many years." Zhuang Ganmei said nonchalantly.

Zhuang's mother said worriedly, "I always feel that your eldest brother's temper is a little different this time. He seems to be really angry."

Zhuang Ganmei said disdainfully: "Mom, don't worry! My eldest brother can't let you go."

Zhuang's father said angrily: "Just let him go, and I will treat him as if I don't have a son."

Zhuang's mother sighed and said, "Old man, why are you so angry? It hasn't been easy for the eldest brother these years."

Zhuang's father snorted coldly: "He always refuses to do anything even for a small matter. What use is there for me to have this son?"

Zhuang's mother said angrily: "If you have something to say, why don't you talk it out nicely? Can you solve the problem by losing your temper? I'll talk to the boss later. Next time he comes over, don't do this again."

"I see, you're too long-winded." Zhuang's father said disapprovingly. …………

After leaving the Zhuang family, Zhuang Chaoying didn't know where to go.

Since his divorce from Huang Ling, Zhuang Chaoying has been living in the school dormitory and basically eats in the cafeteria every day.

Now that the school is on summer vacation and the cafeteria is closed, Zhuang Chaoying can only spend money to eat out.

But after feeling his pocket, Zhuang Chaoying silently went to buy three steamed buns.

In the past two years, Zhuang Chaoying not only had to subsidize his parents, but also had to pay back Huang Ling's 500 yuan, and his monthly salary was basically spent.

Yesterday, in order to welcome her grandchildren, Zhuang's mother took another five yuan for food from Zhuang Chaoying, so now he is rich.

After buying the steamed buns, Zhuang Chaoying walked towards the school dormitory. Halfway there, she happened to meet her former neighbor Wu Jianguo.

Zhuang Chaoying didn't want to say hello at first, but Wu Jianguo saw him and took the initiative to come forward.

"Teacher Zhuang, why are you here? Tuanan and Xiaoting are back, aren't you going home?" Wu Jianguo asked familiarly.

"Hey, how do you know Tuanan and Xiaoting are back?" Zhuang Chaoying asked in surprise.

"Tuanan and Xiaoting have returned to the alley! They are still having dinner at Song Ying's house!" Wu Jianguo asked curiously.

"They went back to the alley?" Zhuang Chaoying was stunned and his heart gradually sank.

"Your sister and her family went there too? Don't you know?" Wu Jianguo was even more surprised.

Zhuang Chaoying covered up and said, "I know, of course I know, I was just about to go there!"

Wu Jianguo smiled and said, "Then let's go together!"

Zhuang Chaoying said unnaturally: "No, I still need to buy something."

Wu Jianguo glanced at the steamed bun in Zhuang Chaoying's hand, thoughtfully, and did not force it. He returned to the alley.

Zhuang Chaoying's face turned pale and blue. He stood there for a long time. Finally, he gritted his teeth and walked towards the alley.

When he was almost home, Zhuang Chaoying slowed down and stood at the gate of the yard. He could vaguely hear laughter and chatter in the house, as well as Song Ying's loud voice.

Zhuang Chaoying hesitated and turned to leave. Lin Dongzhe happened to come out of the house and saw him.

"Teacher Zhuang." Lin Dongzhe shouted loudly.

Zhuang Chaoying's face twitched and he stopped.

"Dongzhe." Zhuang Chaoying greeted awkwardly.

"Xiaoting, Brother Tunan, Teacher Zhuang is here." Lin Dongzhe shouted heartlessly into the room.

Zhuang Chaoying's heart skipped a beat, but it was too late to stop it.

Wang Gang and Zhuang Xiaoting came out quickly. After seeing Zhuang Chaoying, they were not embarrassed. Zhuang Xiaoting said something naturally.

"Dad, come in!"

Zhuang Chaoying's heart softened, and then he saw his sister Zhuang Hualin and nephew Xiang Pengfei walking out of the room.

"Uncle." Xiang Pengfei rushed over and pulled Zhuang Chaoying into the house to eat.

Zhuang Chaoying walked into the house half-heartedly. (End of this chapter)