Chapter 55: Persuasion is fruitless
Since leaving home, Zhou Fan rarely goes home to live at night, even if he wants to come back, he will come back at noon to have lunch with Tang Aiju, but today Zhou Fan rarely comes back at dinner.
Speaking of which, in his previous life, Zhou Fan didn't move out of his home to live alone until this courtyard house was sold, and he had been living with his parents before that, although Zhou Fan had already made some small success in business at that time, and he also bought one or two mansions in the suburbs of Beijing, but Zhou Ziming just didn't agree to Zhou Fan to live out, and Zhou Fan had no choice, after all, Zhou Fan didn't care what he was doing outside? Even lawlessness, Zhou Ziming can't control it, but in this family, Zhou Fan still has to obey some of the words Zhou Ziming said.
In this life, Zhou Fan may have entered the ministry because of his obedience to Zhou Ziming's arrangement, under Zhang Jindong's nose, Zhou Ziming was also at ease with Zhou Fan, or some of Zhou Fan's performances in this life, which was recognized by Zhou Ziming as a father, so he agreed to let Zhou Fan move out to live.
Seeing Zhou Fan come back, Tang Aiju was obviously very happy, and asked Sister Ma to add dishes at night with a smile, and the dishes added were naturally Zhou Fan's favorite dishes.
"Mom, is Dad coming back in the evening?" When this sentence was asked, Zhou Fan secretly said that it was not good, there is no reason for this woman to be jealous, this time she didn't say anything to Tang Aiju that she would stick to herself, and asked Zhou Ziming where he was going as soon as he came, in Tang Aiju's opinion, it was obvious that Zhou Ziming, who was a father, was heavier in his son's heart than himself.
"You're coming back to your dad? I thought you had a conscience and came back to see me. Tang Aiju said a little unhappily.
"Mom, look at what you said, didn't I come back to see you, by the way, ask my dad if he will come back, it's rare for our family to have a meal together." Zhou Fan smiled and coaxed.
Hearing Zhou Fan say this, Tang Aiju's face looked a little better, but she still didn't believe it: "It's really coming back to see me, you kid will be so kind." ”
"Mom, look at what you said, I'm not coming back to see you, and by the way, I miss the food at home, so I'll come back for dinner." Zhou Fan said with a smile.
"Even if you kid has a conscience, I've already asked Sister Ma to cook the dishes you like to eat, wait for you to eat more." This son coaxes the old lady to be happy, but the problem of a few words, this is a parent, there will be a real fight with the children, as long as the children say a few pleasing words, they can generally make the parents happy for a long time.
Zhou Fan naturally took the opportunity to praise a few words, and by the way, he was coquettish with Tang Aiju, Tang Aiju, who was a mother, was naturally coaxed by Zhou Fan to be dizzy, and praised Zhou Fan with a smile.
When it was almost time to eat, Zhou Ziming walked in from outside, Tang Aiju looked at Zhou Fan and Zhou Ziming father and son with some suspicion: "This son rarely comes home to eat, and Minister Zhou has no dinner at night, you two didn't make an appointment." ”
Zhou Ziming's face was obviously not very good, and he didn't bother to pay attention to Tang Aiju's ridicule, so he sat on the sofa and sighed.
"What's going on? Minister Zhou, is he angry outside and coming back? Zhou Ziming's attitude obviously caused Tang Aiju to be dissatisfied, and his speech was inevitably a little unpleasant.
Zhou Ziming "snorted", didn't bother to pay attention to Tang Aiju, and smoked there by himself, seeing Zhou Ziming's attitude, Tang Aiju obviously quit and wanted to say something, but Zhou Fan stopped Tang Aiju with a smile: "Mom, Dad is in a bad mood, don't bother him, if there is anything, let's wait for two days." ”
Although Tang Aiju felt a little uncomfortable, she still kept her mouth shut, but judging from the look on her face, Tang Aiju was still unhappy.
"Dad, is it because of the third uncle's matter?" After persuading Tang Aiju, Zhou Fan cautiously opened his mouth to inquire.
Zhou Ziming glanced at Zhou Fan with a dark face, and reprimanded: "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, do your own things first." ”
Zhou Fan was slightly stunned, obviously knowing that Zhou Ziming was worried about this matter, and mentioning this matter at this time would undoubtedly touch Zhou Ziming's mold, no wonder Zhou Ziming would speak so harshly.
Zhou Fan originally wanted to persuade him again, but seeing Zhou Ziming's attitude, it was obvious that Zhou Ziming at this time couldn't listen to other people's opinions, rather than being scolded by Zhou Ziming, it was better to be at ease, and wait for Zhou Ziming's anger to disappear, and then talk to Zhou Ziming about it.
Seeing his son being scolded, Tang Aiju's surname came up, and he was about to say a few words, but Zhou Fan pulled Tang Aiju by the hand, if this is usual, it would be a trivial matter for the husband and wife to quarrel and quarrel, but with Zhou Ziming's current temper, if Tang Aiju says a few more words, the two of them will not quarrel.
"Alright, you don't need to call me for dinner." Zhou Ziming threw the half-smoked cigarette in his hand to the ground, and entered the study angrily, Tang Aiju was about to nag a few words, but Zhou Fan persuaded Tang Aiju to come down.
"Look at what kind of attitude he has, he was angry outside, and when he came home, he was angry at our mother and son, which was too much." Tang Aiju said with some dissatisfaction.
Zhou Fan hurriedly comforted: "Mom, it's not that you don't know, Dad has a lot of troubles outside, so you can bear with him when you have time." ”
"Haven't I forged him? It doesn't matter if he doesn't go home every day, he will make me angry when he comes back, and there is no way to get by. Obviously, with Zhou Fan present, Tang Aiju, a mother, rarely complained to her son.
Zhou Fan also has no choice, and it can't add fuel to the fire, so he can only whisper to comfort, lest the husband and wife really quarrel, but usually the relationship between Zhou Ziming and his wife is still good, even if there are some small contradictions, it basically does not affect the relationship between husband and wife, today Zhou Ziming is upset, but his attitude is not very good.
Dinner is Zhou Fan's favorite dishes, seeing Zhou Fan's fragrant food, Tang Aiju is naturally able to give Zhou Fan vegetables, this is full of two big bowls of rice, after eating, I heard Tang Aiju chanting there: "Look at this child, he must not have eaten enough outside, and he came back and ate two big bowls." ”
Zhou Fan smiled bitterly and shook his head, this first bowl of food, Zhou Fan was not going to serve the second bowl, but Tang Aiju couldn't help but say another bowl, this mother's kindness, Zhou Fan is not good to waste, so he ate two big bowls, which will make Zhou Fan's stomach almost burst.
"Dad is still in the study? Do you want to bring him something to eat? Zhou Fan cautiously said, Tang Aiju is angry with Zhou Ziming, don't touch Tang Aiju's mold head with his words.
"Didn't he just say he wouldn't eat? Let him be hungry. "Tang Aiju is still angry.
Zhou Fan smiled bitterly and shook his head, Tang Aiju is old, and sometimes, like a child, he likes to be angry with others.
"If I want to send you to send it, I don't bother to care if he lives or dies." After a while, Tang Aiju opened her mouth and said, this is a typical hard-mouthed and soft-hearted, in fact, the meaning of this is to let Zhou Fan send Zhou Ziming some food in, it seems that anger is angry, if Zhou Ziming is really hungry this time, Tang Aiju is reluctant again.
"Okay, then I'll ask Sister Ma to help bring some food in." Zhou Fan nodded with a smile.
There was a burst of smoke in the study, to say that Zhou Ziming rarely smokes in the study, and even if he wants to smoke, he usually opens the window, but today Zhou Ziming is upset, so naturally he doesn't have that thought.
Seeing Zhou Fan come in, Zhou Ziming raised his head slightly and said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't eat?" What are you bringing in for? ”
Zhou Fan smiled bitterly and shook his head, I don't know if it was Zhang Jindong and Zhou Ziming's opinion, Zhou Ziming was so angry, speaking of which, Zhou Fan was suspected of adding fuel to Zhang Jindong's fire.
"Mom asked me to bring it in, the food is still hot, you can eat a little first, your stomach is not very good, don't be hungry." Zhou Fan whispered to persuade.
Although Zhou Ziming said that he would not eat, but Zhou Fan brought it in, Zhou Ziming did not refuse, but just took two mouthfuls indiscriminately, and saw that Zhou Fan was still standing aside, but Zhou Ziming said with a dark face: "Tell me something?" Something that isn't what you should ask, it's better not to ask. ”
Zhou Fan thought about taking the opportunity to talk to Zhou Ziming about the meal, but Zhou Ziming opened his mouth, and Zhou Fan didn't dare to mention Zhou Zishan's affairs anymore, and Zhou Fan also knew that even if he talked to Zhou Ziming about Zhou Zishan, Zhou Ziming wouldn't listen to himself if he wanted to, after all, he couldn't even listen to what Zhang Jindong said, Zhou Fan thought that his words were far worse than Zhang Jindong's words, which made Zhou Ziming obedient, and he was the only old man.
Zhou Fan shook his head with a smile and said, "I'll wait for you to finish eating, take out the dishes and chopsticks, and Sister Ma will wait to wash the dishes." ”
Zhou Ziming lowered his head and ate a few more bites, and then signaled that Zhou Fan could take it out, obviously Zhou Ziming held his breath, his appetite was inevitably a little worse, and he couldn't eat anymore.
When Zhou Fan walked to the door with the dishes and chopsticks, he turned back to Zhou Ziming and said, "Dad, I'll take your car to grandpa tomorrow, I haven't seen him for a long time." ”
Zhou Fan remembered that in his previous life, Zhou Ziming went to the old man's courtyard early in the morning, which was also the purpose of Zhou Fan's home at night, hoping to let the old man help persuade Zhou Ziming.
"Hmm." Zhou Ziming didn't care too much, and answered softly, and when Zhou Fan walked out of the door, Zhou Ziming remembered how Zhou Fan knew that he was going to the old man the next day.