Chapter 5 Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner

After the drip. Qiao Xinwei's whole person is much more relaxed." Roar. I can finally hold my head high and be a human being."

Dean Shen has been outside until now. He said as he tidied up, "Go back and get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow if you feel unwell, just call me. Oh yes. Don't forget to take your medicine. Don't eat big fish and meat."

"Hmm. Thank you, Dean Shen."

"You're welcome. It's all a matter of effort." Dean Shen shifted his gaze to Jiang Hao. He looks like a dog. said." Chief Jiang. My son still needs your care in the army."

Qiao Xinwei's eyes slipped. I see.

Jiang Hao owes a debt." Dean Shen. You are an elder. Don't be so polite to me...... Shen Ze's punishment this time is certain. I can't decide whether I'll be convicted or not."

Jiang Hao put his arm around Qiao Xinwei and wanted to go. Dean Shen stood in front of them. looked at Jiang Hao with pleading eyes. He sighed. Said: "Chief Jiang. I know he made a mistake this time that he didn't deserve. But if he is convicted like this. He ...... in this life. But it's ruined."

Dean Shen looked for many opportunities but couldn't meet Jiang Hao. I wanted to talk to him alone today. But he has been with Qiao Xinwei. Seeing that they are leaving. He couldn't care so much anymore. Pity the hearts of parents all over the world. Anyway, give it a try.

Jiang Hao saw the eagerness and helplessness in Dean Shen's eyes. He understands this qiē. But." Dean Shen. I can help. Shen Ze usually looks good. I've written the certificate and submitted it. How to decide in the end. There's really nothing I can do about it."

"Alas. It's a big New Year. Families are having a reunion dinner. Poor my son doesn't know what happened there." Dean Shen burst into tears. He has always been proud of this son. But suddenly his son fell from heaven to the earth." Shen Ze must have been implicated. He's just confused."

Jiang Hao patted Dean Shen on the shoulder. Kindly persuaded: "This matter is too implicated. The whole country is watching. The only thing you guys do. It's just waiting."

Get out of the hospital. Dean Shen watched them leave. In front of him, he was the director of the hospital with infinite scenery. But who can understand the sadness and helplessness of a father. Qiao Xinwei looked back. I saw Dean Shen standing in the tuyere for a long time and didn't go in. She couldn't help but be curious. Asked: "Husband. What happened to Dean Shen's son. Oops I know it's a military secret can't ask. But you can secretly sue me and I will keep it absolutely confidential."

Look at the way she raised her hands and swore an oath. Jiang Hao smiled. You know you're not a person who watches the news."

"Why isn't it ......" is empty-hearted. She usually only watches entertainment gossip news." The signal is not good in the snowy mountains. So I didn't look at it."

"It's still a Midland thing. Dean Shen's son was suspected of taking bribes and was arrested by Shuanggui. The news is all reported. He has only been in office for two days. I only took two cigarettes from a high-ranking cadre in Midland. It's an awkward situation."

That's really embarrassing. Two cigarettes make a promising young man bend his waist. Qiao Xinwei said with emotion: "Then Dean Shen is really going to cry out for his son."

There are not many cars on the road. Occasionally drive one is also fast. are all rushing home for the New Year. Red lanterns lit up on both sides of the road. The branches of the tree are wrapped with strips of light. Everywhere is full of New Year's flavor.

"Let's go. Let's go home for the New Year."

Shen Jia. Lin Caiyin couldn't wait and waited at the door. As soon as you hear a sound. She hurriedly opened the door.

She looked at her son. I'm getting thinner. It's also dark. I don't wear a coat much on such a cold day. In her thirties, she still calls her this mother's worry. And her daughter-in-law. How to look at how not satisfied. Too skinny. Too weak. The height is also not enough. It's so different from Jiang Hao.

Jiang Hao pulled Qiao Xinwei to the door. Qiao Xinwei cheered up and shouted, "Mom. We're back."

Lin Caiyin looked at her dissatisfied. Has your mom been hungry for you since you were a child. How can you be so skinny."

"......," she smiled awkwardly. Hehe. Jiang Hao's trench coat is too big. That's why I look skinny."

Jiang Hao put his hand on her shoulder. A posture of "don't bully my daughter-in-law". He teased, "Mom. You're wrong. She's looking skinny. Actually, it feels meaty."

"Ahem." Qiao Xin's only mouth of old blood clicked in his throat. That's not how the joke works.

Lin Caiyin gave him a blank look. It's not serious." She shook her head. I'm still very dissatisfied with Qiao Xinwei." Come on in. Your dad is in a hurry."

This is Qiao Xinwei's first time eating Chinese New Year's Eve dinner at Jiang's house. Needless to say, the richness of the dishes is natural. The taste is also excellent. The Jiang family specially invited the hotel chef to make it at home. But she didn't feel at ease. Jiang Zhizhong, Jiang Hao, father and son, are two statues. Yan sù very. I don't talk when I eat. I don't even talk when I drink and clink glasses. Nuo University dining room in the living room. Only the sound of chopsticks touching dishes. It's very depressing.

Suddenly. Jiang Zhizhong opened his mouth. It's fine."

Qiao Xinwei was nibbling on half a chicken wing in her mouth. Father-in-law asked. She immediately put down her chopsticks and straightened her back. He said, "It's fine."

"It's all your mother's fault. It's okay for you to go to the barracks for anything. How can a girl's family stand the cold there?"

Lin Caiyin: "Yes, yes, yes. The old man said to blame me is to blame me."

Qiao Xinwei where dare to be. She said anxiously, "Don't blame Mom. It's because I'm in poor health."

Jiang Zhizhong looked at her nervous look. Say: "Take it easy at home. Eat whatever you want. Don't be inhibited."

"Huh. Huh."

Jiang Zhizhong turned to Jiang Hao and said, "Don't go after you go this time. It's not up to you. You stay in the capital and do your thing. There's nothing you can't worry about." People are old. I like to have my children around. Even if you don't stay around. I don't want them to be in danger all day.

Jiang Hao: "There will be a new official transfer next year. I don't need it anymore."

This was said for a round. It was quiet again. Qiao Xinwei silently picked up the chopsticks. Keep eating. This dish is so delicious. She had to make up for the lack of oil and water she had eaten these days. What is sick to eat light or something. It's been thrown out of the clouds.

After eating. Two father and son sit on the sofa watching the Spring Festival Gala. Chat from time to time. She offered to help clean up the dishes and chopsticks." Mother. I'll wash it. I'll wash it all."

"Don't. Tell you to wash the dishes with a sick person, I'm afraid that Ah Hao will blame me again." Lin Caiyin is also a straightforward person.

Qiao Xin didn't say a word. I took a rag and washed it up. When she was in Jing's house, she also often did housework. There's no reason to do nothing when you get to your in-laws' house. She washes dishes quickly and cleanly.

Lin Caiyin looked at her very neatly. I can't even get my hands on it. She thought. If it's an official lady today. I'm afraid I'll have to be served.

"Mom. The dish soap is gone. You unscrew the lid. My hands slippery."

"Unscrew what to do. There are new ones."

"There's a lot more in there that can't be wasted. Fill it with some water and use it for a while."

Lin Caiyin did so. It looks like this Qiao Xinwei. It's quite diligent and thrifty

At this moment. Ji Xiaohai is still wandering outside. His phone had been vibrating before. Now there is no power off. Lying in his pocket in dead silence.

Chinese New Year's Eve. There are fewer people on the streets than usual. But it's not deserted. There are many people who eat the reunion dinner and come out to hang out.

The first Chinese New Year's Eve of starting a family. He didn't even want to go home. What a ridiculous thing this is.

Isn't it? Since having a relationship with Sun Rongxuan. His life. It's ridiculous.

He misses the past seven years with Qiao Xinwei. It was seven years of their purest. Whether it's bitter or sweet, it's shared.

Graduated. Went to work. Promoted. With a little achievement. His heart began to swell. He began to be unable to resist temptations.

When Sun Rongxuan first started. They enjoy the thrill of cheating. They said they couldn't let Xinwei know. Can't hurt her. Correct. This fluke mentality makes him more and more bold. He underestimated Sun Rongxuan. Underestimating a woman's jealousy psychology.

That. When Yui opens the door and sees them tangled naked on the bed. He knew that this qiē was ruined. He wanted to make amends. He tried to apologize. He begged for forgiveness. But Sun Rongxuan's early pregnancy report completely shattered his dream.

What to do. He could only move forward. On one side is the heart that hates him to death. On one side is the obsessive Rong Xuan. He chose the latter.

After getting married. Sun Yongxuan begins to expose her greed. Day after day of firewood, rice, oil and salt made her dissatisfied with the status quo. She began to compare. She began to disgruntle. That kid. It was at the time of their first quarrel. She accidentally fell and flowed away.

Feelings between them. It also turned sour with the loss of this child.

On this night of national celebration. He wept alone. The cold air made him understand. Divorce or divorce. Either die.

"Hey. Mother. I'm fine." I made a call home from a public phone. The phone was full of Sun Rongxuan's terrible cry.

"Xiaohai. Come back soon. Rong Xuan had a neuropathy. She said she was going to burn down the house."

"Mom. Ignore her. She's just talking about it."

Sun Rongxuan, who was messing around in the room, heard her mother-in-law talking on the phone. She ran out in flames. shouted in a broken voice: "Ji Xiaohai. If you don't come back, I'll die for you."

Ji Xiaohai listened to the noisy voice. More upset." Mother. I'll be right back. Be careful yourself."

Hung up the phone. He felt that he was really unfilial. His mother was afflicted with him.

Back home. The small living room was a mess. Cabinets, tables, and stools are crooked. The soup was sprinkled all over the ground. There's almost no place to stand. It can well be imagined. The room must be even more unsightly.

"Mom. Mom."

Sun Rongxuan came out of the room. Unkempt." JI Xiaohai. You know you're coming back."

"You're crazy again. Where's my mom."

My mother, who was hiding on the balcony, came in." I'm here. Xiao Hai. I think I'd better go back to my hometown. I can't stay here."

"Dead old woman. It's long overdue to go back. That's all the house does. I'll have to leave a room for you to live in. Get out."

Ji Xiaohai listened. Don't say a word. Walked up and gave her a "snap" in the face.

Sun Rongxuan fell in response. She held her face. Stared at Ji Xiaohai in disbelief." You hit me. You hit me...... You're abusive."

Ji Xiaohai felt ridiculous. He rolled up his sleeves. Spread out the old and new scars in front of her." Who is the domestic violence? Who the hell is it?"

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