Chapter 76

"mom!"

It was still early, the sky was still bright, the door of the old house was closed, and the lock on the door was taken off, Wang Zhong heaved a sigh of relief, pushed open the courtyard door, and yelled straight into the inner room.

"Bingkun?" Li Suhua's response came from the room, Wang Zhong ran to the main door, pushed the door open and opened the curtain, plunged into the room, just in time for Li Suhua who came out of the east room.

"Why are you here?"

It was Li Suhua who asked.

"What are you talking about!" Wang Zhong said angrily, "Even if you go back to the old house, you old man should tell you in advance! How could you run back without making a sound?"

Li Suhua's face was embarrassing, her younger son came to her door, she also knew that it was her fault.

Wang Zhong must have gone to Chunyan's parents' house to look for her but couldn't find her, so he came to the old house.

Before Li Suhua could speak, another person walked out of the room.

"Bingkun!" Zhou Bingyi remained unchanged as usual.

"I said, Mom didn't have any reason, how could she run back to the old house without knowing Juan'er and me, and it turns out that the eldest brother is also there." Wang Zhong was not surprised, for no reason, how could Li Suhua run back to the old house alone? old house.

"Mom can't be blamed for this. Mom and I just ran into each other on the road. I talked to Mom about something, so I dragged her back." Zhou Bingyi's expression was very calm.

Wang Zhong looked around the room: "Where's sister-in-law?"

"Sister-in-law Ni stays with her mother at home!" Zhou Bingyi said, "Why are you looking for your mother in such a hurry?"

This time it was time for dinner, and Li Suhua told Wang Zhong and Zheng Juan before going out that she would go back to the optical film today, Li Suhua used to eat dinner in the optical film before returning to Wang Zhong's house.

It was only time for dinner today, so Wang Zhong came over and asked what was the matter.

"I was thinking about taking the whole family to Jishantang for dinner today, and I waited and waited, but I didn't see my mother coming home."

Zhou Bingyi nodded.

Wang Zhong looked at Zhou Bingyi, then at Li Suhua, sighed in his heart, and still sent out the invitation: "Brother, do you want to go together?"

Zhou Bingyi has obvious advantages and disadvantages. His advantages are admirable, but his shortcomings make Wang Zhong despise him.

At first, Wang Zhong's feeling towards him was only a little contradictory, but he didn't hate him.

That time when Wang Zhong kicked him, he was also out of anger. To be honest, Zhou Bingyi also asked for it.

But ever since Jin Yueji pulled Hao Dongmei to the door last time, wanting him and Zheng Juan to adopt the little tail to Zhou Bingyi, Wang Zhong had a lump in his heart, and Zhou Bingyi knew in his heart that once the estrangement between brothers was born, it would be difficult again. Difficult to disappear.

But today Wang Zhong was able to talk to him in a pleasant manner without flinching, and even invited him to have dinner with his family, Zhou Bingyi was very happy.

In fact, in Wang Zhong's view, Zhou Bingyi is a very contradictory person. He wants to get along with his family in harmony and make the family happy, but he acquiesces in the behavior of his annoying mother-in-law and wife who obviously destroy his relationship with his younger brother. .

He loves Hao Dongmei very much. For her, he can give up his future, give up the chance of promotion, and even give up the possibility of having his own offspring. Since then, he has not hesitated to deceive his parents, which has become one of the main reasons for the conflict in the old Zhou family.

He is eager to climb up, to gain power, and to realize his ambitions, but he naively thinks that as long as he works hard and makes progress, his superiors will always appreciate him.

Wang Zhong didn't hate him, but he didn't like him either. The reason why he invited him was because of Li Suhua's earnest eyes.

Zhou Bingyi showed a smile on his face, and Wang Zhong's attitude made him happy, "Okay, it just so happens that our family hasn't eaten together for a long time."

"Then let's go, Juan'er and the children have already gone to order food."

But I don't want Li Suhua to be a little unhappy: "It's not a festival, no matter what restaurant you go to, Juan'er's craftsmanship is no worse than that of those chefs in big restaurants. We can cook whatever we want at home, and it's worthwhile not to eat out."

"Mom! It's not like that."

Wang Zhongdao: "Think about it, throughout the year, for more than 360 days, Juan'er has to cook, pick up and drop off the children every day, and there are so many chores, and there is no day off throughout the year. Don't you feel distressed when you look at it?"

"Women do housework and take care of children. It's their duty. Which woman doesn't come here like this. Back then, when your father was working outside and your grandparents were in Ludi's hometown, I took your three brothers and sisters alone. I have to cook and do housework, and I’ve been here for so many years.”

"Yes, you don't feel sorry for your daughter-in-law, but I also feel sorry for my own daughter-in-law!" Wang Zhong usually took the initiative to quarrel with Li Suhua like this, which can be regarded as a way of adjusting his life.

Li Suhua took a look at Wang Zhong: "Stinky boy, are you really mad at your mother? Do I mean that!"

Wang Zhong spread his hands and looked innocent: "How dare I be angry with you!"

"What I mean is, even if you love your daughter-in-law, you don't need to go to a restaurant! It's expensive to eat in a restaurant. If you really love your daughter-in-law, you can cook for yourself and help Juan'er cook for a few days."

"Okay, I will cook for a few more days later. Let's go to the Jishantang today. I have already greeted the editor-in-chief Shao in advance. He specially reserved a big box for us. If we don't go, let it go." Pigeon, I won’t be ashamed to see my editor-in-chief Shao in the future.”

Li Suhua is a person who always prefers softness to hard work, Wang Zhong simply doesn't know much about her.

"I know it's a waste of money." Although Li Suhua couldn't help but give Wang Zhong another look, he didn't say anything.

"Bingkun, when did Zheng Juan and the children leave?" Zhou Bingkun shook his head with a smile on his face, and he was also happy to see the relaxed and happy way his mother and younger brother got along with each other.

Wang Zhongdao: "When I went out, they passed by first. Let's hurry there now, the time should be about the same."

"Okay, Mom, it's getting late, we should start, don't make Zheng Juan and the children wait too long."

The three of them set off immediately and headed for the Jishan Hall.

Jishantang is run by the Golden Land Magazine under Jiangliao Publishing House, and the person in charge is Shao Jingwen, the former editor-in-chief of Golden Land Magazine. Although it is not as important as the original plot, Jishantang is still open. , and the business is not bad, it is quite famous in Jichun, and the business is booming.

Wang Zhong contacted Shao Jingwen on the phone early in the morning and booked a big box.

Just a few steps out of the door, I bumped into Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao who came head-on.

"Godmother!" Qiao Chunyan immediately showed a relieved smile when she saw Li Suhua. Fortunately, Li Suhua was fine, otherwise, she really didn't know how to explain to Wang Zhong.

"Ouch! My godmother, where are you going later, it's okay to say hello to us in advance! If something happens to you, then I won't have the face to see Brother Bingkun in the future!"

Qiao Chunyan held Li Suhua's hand, and said with lingering fear, although her words were exaggerated, she made Li Suhua even more guilty.

There's no way, it's really unreasonable for her to do this.

"I didn't think of that either!"

Li Suhua gave Qiao Chunyan a blank look: "It's not you, girl! You said that you are not going well at work, so why are you angry with your mother? It made her very angry."

Qiao Chunyan also understood that Li Suhua was worried that she would quarrel with her mother and make her mother angry, so she went to her house specially to visit and persuade her to let her go.

"It's my attitude that is wrong. I shouldn't have brought the anger at work home to make you worry." Qiao Chunyan is also a character who is used to going downhill.

"I, Qiao Chunyan, assure the party and the people that I will correct myself and never commit another crime." Qiao Chunyan raised her hand and pointed three fingers to the sky, vowing.

Li Suhua pulled her and continued to instruct her, "Left and right" were just some clichés.

The two women walked in front, and the three big men could only follow behind.

Cao Debao looked back and forth between Zhou Bingyi and Wang Zhong, both curious and hesitant to speak.

"What's going on with Chunyan?" Hearing the conversation between Li Suhua and Qiao Chunyan, Zhou Bingyi couldn't help asking curiously.

Wang Zhong slightly raised his eyebrows and asked, "Didn't Mom tell you?"

Zhou Bingyi shook his head, but Cao Debao spoke quickly, "That's what happened, Chunyan and his unit..."

He explained Qiao Chunyan's matter clearly in a few sentences. Zhou Bingyi frowned but didn't say anything.

Cao Debao wanted to say something, but Wang Zhong stopped him, winked at him, and shook his head.

Zhou Bingyi didn't say much, he's just a freelancer now, he doesn't have any rights, and Hao's father has been gone for a few years, although there is Jin Yueji, who also retired, but Zhou Bingyi is also a hearty person. , I don't want to be told that I have climbed step by step with the blessing of the Yue family.

Even Cai Xiaoguang, who was so helpful to their family and almost became Zhou Bingyi's brother-in-law, failed to get Zhou Bingyi to ask his father-in-law for help, but asked Wang Zhong to find Qu Xiuzhen, let alone Qiao Chunyan.

Wang Zhong changed the topic: "Debao, we haven't been together for a long time. This Saturday, you call for Catch Up and National Day, and come to my house together. Let's have a good meal."

Wang Zhong looked at Qiao Chunyan, who was chatting and laughing with Li Suhua in front of him, who was as close as his own daughter, Qiao Chunyan, and his mind moved slightly.

At the gate of Qiao's house, Qiao Chunyan let go of Li Suhua's hand, and waved to the three of them: "Godmother, brother Bingyi, Bingkun, we'll go back first, please slow down on the way."

Li Suhua told her again: "Don't quarrel with your mother!"

"Godmother!" Qiao Chunyan grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, making her look even more graceful.

It has to be said that Qiao Chunyan deserves to be the second most beautiful woman in optical film after Zhou Rong in appearance.

However, Wang Zhong walked forward and said: "If you are really unhappy at work and you are willing to leave your job, you can come to me. I dare not say anything else. As long as you are able to do things like this, your salary will definitely be comparable to that of me. Now it's doubled."

Qiao Chunyan looks carefree, but in fact she has a delicate mind and can read words and expressions. She is also smart enough, quick-witted enough, and is a malleable talent.

Wang Zhong is planning to develop in Jichun, but he is short of capable talents. If Qiao Chunyan is willing to come and train for a period of time, he will definitely be a good assistant.

Qiao Chunyan was stunned for a moment, and then the smile on her face became even wider: "What you say is what you say, if I can't get along, I will depend on you."

But Wang Zhong hurriedly took a step back: "As long as you don't dislike my small temple, it will be fine."

"Come on, hurry up, don't make Juan'er and the children wait too long."

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At the dinner table in Jishantang, Wang Chong ordered a bottle of wine, and had a drink with Zhou Bingyi.

It was suggested by Zhou Bingyi.

After drinking for three rounds, Wang Zhong's face was also slightly reddened by the alcohol, but Zhou Bingyi's complexion remained the same.

"Bingkun, Dongmei's mother's place, look..." Zhou Bingyi also knew that he was wrong, and wanted to completely untie the knot between brothers.

But as soon as he spoke, he was interrupted by Wang Zhong before he finished speaking.

"Big brother!"

"If you don't mention this, you are still my elder brother. If you continue to talk, then let's stop drinking this wine. After this meal, go out, then don't blame me for turning my face and denying people."

Wang Zhong's attitude is very firm.

"Bingkun!" Li Suhua became anxious immediately, but he could only stare beside him in a hurry.

Li Suhua really knows this old pimple in her family too well.

Zhou Bingyi's complexion was not very good-looking.

"Bingkun, you are my family, but Dongmei's mother is also my family!" Zhou Bingyi's voice trembled.

Wang Zhong put down his wine glass, turned to look at Zhou Bingyi, and stared into his eyes: "Yes, she is your family, not mine. In the past, she looked down on our old Zhou family, although I was not happy , but did I say anything? I didn't say anything."

"The key to this matter is not her, nor me, but you."

"It's up to me?" Zhou Bingyi couldn't turn the corner.

Wang Zhongdao: "You want to be a good son, take good care of your parents, and make them happy. You want to be a good husband and make your sister-in-law happy. You want to be a good son-in-law so that the Hao family can think highly of you."

"The idea is very good, but how to do it? I dare not say that you are wrong, but I have never recognized what you did. What kind of person you are in the Hao family, you must be cautious in what you say and do, right? Be cautious about this, worry about that, for fear They will look down on you."

Zhou Bingyi didn't answer, but his expression already gave the answer.

But Wang Zhong didn't intend to stop talking: "You feel that you are caught in the middle, so you have been married for so many years, and the parents of the two families have never even met each other. Our mother met, but why did we meet, do you want me to remind elder brother?"

Zhou Bingyi's expression was a little unnatural. He had always felt guilty about this matter, both towards Wang Zhong and Zheng Juan.

"Bingkun! It's really our fault. We didn't consider your and Juan'er's feelings. We are too selfish." Zhou Bingyi said.

However, Wang Zhong did not accept Zhou Bingyi's words, but continued: "Between our two families, I know that you are caught in the middle, big brother, but what is the root cause of this matter, I don't believe you haven't thought about it."

Zhou Bingyi didn't expect Wang Zhong to say so many things all at once, but he still listened patiently to every sentence. When Wang Zhong finished speaking, he opened his mouth to explain something, but he didn't know what to say. It was all told by Wang Zhong.

But what Wang Zhong said next made it difficult for Zhou Bingyi to even breathe: "Indeed, our family is a worker's family, but my sister-in-law's parents are both big leaders in the province. I don't know, when you lived in Hao's house, there were Have you ever tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep, have you ever felt inferior in front of your sister-in-law's parents because of your origin?

If you really have, then I can only say that the relationship between our two families has developed to the point where it is now, and you are to blame, big brother. "

Wang Zhong's sentence is like a knife.

"Now it is no longer the old society. Eight years of resistance war and three years of liberation. Those who threw their heads and blood in exchange for the ancestors of this era. Most of them are either workers or farmers. Now we ordinary people Having turned over and become the masters of our own country, don’t those leading cadres serve the common people?”

"You are a party member and a cadre, don't you even have this awareness?"

Faced with Wang Zhong's questioning, Zhou Bingyi felt deafened and dumbfounded.

Once upon a time, Zhou Bingyi was also full of enthusiasm.

Thinking carefully about what he has done these years, Zhou Bingyi couldn't help feeling a little ashamed.

It's not because he didn't make any mistakes or did any heinous things, but because the blood and faith that he had fought through countless difficult years disappeared before the Hao family.

The inferiority complex when facing Father Hao and Jin Yueji, and the inaction in dealing with the relationship between the two...

Wang Zhong looked at Zhou Bingyi, "Brother! The times are different! Those outdated old ideas are dross and should have been abandoned long ago."

"Zhou Bingkun!"

Seeing that Zhou Bingyi's face was getting more and more wrong, Li Suhua got anxious and stood up abruptly: "You don't know who you are after drinking two mouthfuls of cat urine, do you?"

The implication is to tell Wang Zhong to shut up quickly.

Wang Zhong grinned at Li Suhua: "That's right, I won't say anything, I won't say anything."

"Juan'er, remove their wine, stop drinking, eat!" Li Suhua looked at Zhou Bingyi worriedly, Zheng Juan smiled apologetically at Zhou Bingyi, and took the bottle away without forgetting to gently After pushing Wang Zhong, he winked at Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong smiled slightly and looked back, Zheng Juan shook her head helplessly.

(End of this chapter)

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