It happened to be noon news time, and the TV screen was reporting on the Qingyuan City leaders' condolences to retired veteran cadres, Zhu Minwen was sitting in the middle of the conference room, and several veteran cadres were sitting on either side of him. When Zhu Minwen spoke, the camera swept by, and Yi Haitao was also sitting in it, but his face was extremely serious, without a trace of smile.

The camera flickers by, and the next news item begins.

Father Chu stopped the chopsticks that were picking vegetables for Xiang Wanqing, and looked at her fixedly.

Xiang Wanqing's heart was beating hot, she didn't expect her lie to be exposed so quickly, and it was Qingyuan Satellite TV that she worked for that that was exposed.

The expression on her face froze, and the smile she forced out was more ugly than crying.

Father Chu asked with a serious face, "Wanqing, what's going on?" ”

Xiang Wanqing was speechless, gently pressed the remote control, and turned off the TV.

Father Chu put down his chopsticks, looked up at the ceiling, and said nothing.

There was deathly silence in the room.

After a while, Father Chu asked in a low voice, "Wanqing, you tell me, what's wrong with Tianshu?" ”

"Dad......" Xiang Wanqing couldn't suppress the sadness in her heart anymore, and before she could speak, tears began to flash in her eyes.

Father Chu was shocked, handed her a napkin, and asked, "Wanqing, is something wrong with Tianshu?" ”

Xiang Wanqing wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "Dad, I'll tell you the truth, but you have to tell me, what's wrong with our mother, okay?" ”

Father Chu hesitated for a moment and nodded heavily.

Xiang Wanqing intermittently told Chu Tianshu about being taken away by the special case team of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and did not forget to emphasize that there were several other people who were taken away, just to explain some of the situation, and they would come back after talking about the situation.

Chu's father didn't believe it, he was a middle school political teacher, and he was very concerned about current affairs and politics, and he knew that the Daoist Commission for Discipline Inspection would not easily find someone, and there must be a problem with this person, and it must be a problem of corruption.

After hearing this, Father Chu was deeply saddened, and he couldn't imagine that his son, who had always been proud, would have such a thing, so how could he teach and educate people on the podium in the future? In the past, when the neighbors saw it, they all laughed and said that your family has raised a good son, and your old couple is going to follow you into the city to enjoy Qingfu. But now, the blessing is not enjoyed, but it is about to be pointed at the backbone.

Father Chu didn't say anything: Tianshu, Tianshu, you are too angry, don't you want your mother's life? Do you know that your mother has high blood pressure and her heart is not very good, if this happens to her beloved son, how can she stand it? Alas, you unfilial son!

Xiang Wanqing comforted: "Dad, don't think too much, Tianshu is your son, you have grown up, he will not do anything that is sorry for his conscience, he can't go home to accompany your second elder for the New Year for the time being, isn't there still me?" ”

Father Chu stood up and bowed deeply to Xiang Wanqing.

Xiang Wanqing hurriedly stood up, supported Chu's father with both hands, and said, "Dad, you are ......"

Father Chu said with a heavy heart: "Wanqing, our Chu family is sorry for you, and I have made amends to you for our whole family." ”

Xiang Wanqing said, "Dad, are you in a hurry?" We are a family, how can we talk two words. ”

Father Chu shook his head, sighed heavily, his eyes were moist, and he said in a trembling voice: "Wanqing, you are really a good boy who is benevolent and righteous, and there are some things that I, a father, don't have the face to say to you." ”

Xiang Wanqing poured a glass of water, handed it to Father Chu's hand, helped him sit down at the dinner table, and whispered: "Dad, what's wrong with you, I'm your daughter-in-law, what else can't I say." ”

Father Chu held the teacup in both hands and whispered, "Wanqing, if I say it, you can't be in a hurry." ”

Nodding to Wanqing.

Father Chu asked, "Wanqing, do you know Leng Xue?" ”

Xiang Wanqing said: "I know, what's wrong with her?" ”

Father Chu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Tianshu and her have a child, and Tianshu's mother is in Linjiang to help take care of them." ”

Yes?! Xiang Wanqing's eyes widened in disbelief and she was stunned.

Father Chu was extremely ashamed, lowered his head, and told Xiang Wanqing that Chu Tianshu and Leng Xue had an intimacy in the cave of Xiufeng Mountain. After finishing speaking, he didn't say a word, and looked at Xiang Wanqing with guilt on his face.

Xiang Wanqing sat dumbfounded, motionless.

In a few moments, tears flowed down her cheeks.

Father Chu stood up, panicked and at a loss.

At this time, the shout of the sister-in-law outside broke the awkward silence: "Teacher Chu, Teacher Chu, someone has come to see you again." ”

Father Chu hurriedly agreed and wiped his eyes with the back of his hand.

Xiang Wanqing didn't have time to think about it, grabbed a tissue to wipe away the tears on his face, and followed Father Chu out to greet him.

A military vehicle stopped at the door.

It was Ning Guangming, Li Ping and Ning Xin who came down, as well as a pair of cute Chihuahuas, Mao Mao and Doudou.

Ning Guangming's voice was loud: "Brother, it's the New Year, let's take a look at you." ”

Ning Xin's eyes were sharp, and she saw Xiang Wanqing following behind, and she screamed, "Sister, you are also there." ”

Xiang Wanqing forced a happy face, stepped forward to take the things in Li Ping's hand, and shouted: "Uncle, aunt, hello." ”

Li Ping took Xiang Wanqing's hand, nodded and said, "Wanqing, you are a good boy who is sensible, you are doing the right thing." ”

Mao Mao and Doudou probed their brains in Ning Xin's arms, saw Xiang Wanqing, and jumped excitedly.

Ning Xin handed over Mao Mao and Doudou to Li Ping, and then together with Ma Li, she kept carrying large bags and small boxes out of the car, pasted Spring Festival couplets on the door frame, hung red lanterns, and pulled colored lanterns and color stripes on the big locust tree, and the whole courtyard suddenly became a little more festive and lively.

Father Chu let Ning Guangming into the house, and Xiang Wanqing hurriedly made tea for them. At this time, she had only one thought: no matter how bitter she was, she couldn't neglect the guests.

Father Chu looked at Ma Li and Ning Xin, who were busy outside, and asked, "Brother, why are you here?" ”

Ning Guangming rushed to Wanqing and smiled, and said loudly: "Wanqing is here, can we not come?" Brother, I've discussed it with your brother and sister, we won't leave when we come, and we'll celebrate the New Year at your house this year, welcome? ”

"Welcome, welcome." Father Chu said excitedly: "But this ...... How dare you do this. ”

Li Ping hugged Maomao and Doudou, looked at them, and suddenly asked, "Hey, eldest brother, where is my sister-in-law?" What is she busy with? ”

Father Chu glanced at Xiang Wanqing, not knowing how to answer.

Xiang Wanqing couldn't bear to embarrass Chu's father, so she said, "Auntie, my mother is in the city." ”

Before Li Ping could speak, Ning Guangming snatched the conversation and smiled with satisfaction: "Hehe, Wanqing, your Uncle Ning likes your happy character." ”

Father Chu cast a grateful glance at Xiang Wanqing.

"Brother, Wanqing, you all sit down, and our family will say a few words that are heart-wrenching." Ning Guangming lowered his voice and said, "Yes, something happened to Tianshu, it's not a big deal, he is your son, and he is also the son of my Ning Guangming and Li Ping, what kind of person our own children are, we know best as parents." ”

Ning Guangming directly made his words clear, and the originally tense and embarrassing atmosphere was suddenly eased a lot.

Father Chu breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiang Wanqing's heart warmed.

"Brother, hurry up and bring your sister-in-law back, let her and Li Ping take care of it, and our brothers will have a few sips." Ning Guangming continued: "We not only want to celebrate the New Year, but also have a lively New Year. ”

Father Chu was very excited, but he still didn't dare to express his position, and only looked at Wanqing with his eyes.

Ning Guangming said to Xiang Wanqing: "Wanqing, don't worry, uncle can pat his chest and guarantee that Tianshu will be fine." The more he can't go home for the New Year, the more it shows that he is a tough man, he will not do anything against his conscience, and he will not be a traitor. ”

said that Xiang Wanqing's heart was warm. However, the bitterness in her stomach couldn't be explained, because what she was worried about was not what mistakes Chu Tianshu would make, but that he had a child with Leng Xue.

Li Ping saw some clues, so she handed over Maomao and Doudou in her hand to Ning Xin, and beckoned Xiang Wanqing to the back room.

As soon as she closed the door, Xiang Wanqing threw herself into Li Ping's arms and shouted "Auntie", and her tears couldn't stop flowing.

Li Ping stroked her hair and comforted her softly: "Wanqing, if you have any grievances, tell your aunt, okay?" ”

"Auntie, Tianshu is ......" Xiang Wanqing sobbed and said intermittently: "He and Leng Xue had a child." ”

"What?" Li Ping asked, "Wanqing, who told you?" Who is Leng Xue? What the hell is going on? ”

Xiang Wanqing and Li Ping sat at the head of the bed, and with tears in their eyes, they told Li Ping what happened between Chu Tianshu and Leng Xue.

Li Ping frowned, pondered for a moment, and said: "Wanqing, Auntie is also a woman and has a daughter, this matter is not right with Tianshu, Auntie likes him, but she will never protect him." ”

Xiang Wanqing was comforted by Li Ping and cried even more sadly.

After sobbing for a while, Xiang Wanqing stopped her tears and said, "Auntie, you say, what should I do?" ”

Li Ping smiled and said, "Do you hate him?" ”

Xiang Wanqing said: "Hate! ”

Li Ping asked, "What do you hate him?" ”

Xiang Wanqing said: "It's okay to make a mistake, but he shouldn't hide it from me." ”

Li Ping asked again: "Do you still love him?" ”

Xiang Wanqing thought about it, nodded anyway, and said, "Love." ”

"Since you still love him, you have to accept everything about him, including his flaws and mistakes." Li Ping sighed lightly and said, "Just like your Uncle Ning, he is very arrogant, and he doesn't know how to hurt people at all, but I like him so much, what should I do?" I had to accept it. ”

Xiang Wanqing wiped away her tears and fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, Xiang Wanqing's mobile phone rang, and it was Wu Mengdie who called: "Wanqing, where are you?" ”

Xiang Wanqing replied truthfully: "Sister, I am in Wangcheng County, Tianshu's home, is there something wrong?" ”

Wu Mengdie was surprised and excited, she asked, "Wanqing, have you heard about Tianshu?" ”

Xiang Wanqing said "um".