Zhong Bai knew Zhong Lei's temper, he was arrogant, but he was disciplined by Master Zhong before, and he was just arrogant with his subordinates, so Zhong Bai spoiled him as if he didn't see it. Unexpectedly, not long after Master Zhong died, his temper, which he could always restrain a little in front of his parents, had no scruples in front of Zhong Bai's face, and he actually talked back to her in front of Zhong Bai's face. "Why is this kid so ignorant!" Zhong Bai couldn't continue to speak calmly, and turned to look at Steward Qiu, "Steward Qiu." "Yes, ma'am." Steward Qiu hurriedly stepped forward to listen to Zhong Bai's orders. Zhong Bai simply didn't look at Zhong Lei, it was just her and Steward Qiu, "Go back and tell Mr. to give the eldest young master extra lessons." ”

"Yes, ma'am." Although Steward Qiu neatly responded to Zhong Bai's orders, he had no way to ignore Zhong Lei like Zhong Bai's, and glanced at Zhong Lei cautiously, but he still stood in place, not daring to carry out Zhong Bai's orders immediately. Steward Qiu understood what Zhong Bai meant, Zhong Bai deliberately ignored Zhong Lei, he must have waited for him to take the initiative to give in to himself, and Steward Qiu stood still just to give Zhong Lei time to admit his mistake to Zhong Bai.

"Mom, you're too eccentric, I hate you!" Zhong Lei saw that his mother had completely ignored him, he didn't mean to give in, threw down the flower in his hand and pushed away Steward Qiu's head and ran away without looking back. "Big young master! Gentleman! Steward Qiu didn't expect Zhong Lei to react like this, and hurriedly comforted Zhong Bai, "Don't worry, madam, the eldest young master is just a child's temper, I'll chase after it." "No need." Zhong Bai resolutely stopped Steward Qiu, her voice was very cold, but her eyes were firmly fixed on the place where Zhong Lei ran away, with some unwillingness and sadness, "Where can a child run away." Naturally come back when it's time to eat. With that, Zhong Baishi slowly moved his gaze back to the flowers and plants, and didn't say a word more.

As the days passed, Zhong Bai developed the habit of watering the flowers in the garden every day. It's just that Shaohua is fleeting, and the years are hard to stay. Zhong Bai's habit of watering flowers every day remains the same, but her appearance does not stay on the same day. There are more gray hairs in the hair, and there is more tiredness between the eyebrows and eyes, but the perseverance between the pupils has not changed at all, and it is the light between the pupils that proves that she is Zhong Baishi first, and then an aging mother.

Zhong Bai took care of the flowers and plants carefully, for fear of leaving "who" behind, until he saw the maid walking towards him through the moon gate, and then slowed down the movements in his hand, "What's the matter." "Madam, the eldest young master is back and wants to come to see you." The maid replied with a smile, but she never thought that Zhong Bai was not very excited when she heard the news. "Come here and do something, he won't play with this flower and grass. Take care of the family business. With that, Mother Zhong handed the pot for watering the flowers to the maid beside her, "Come, girl, help me play with it for a while, I'll go see the boss." ”

Zhong Lei's face was full of pride, he couldn't stop smiling in his hand and paced in the hall anxiously, and when he saw Zhong Bai's coming, he hurriedly greeted him, "Mom, sit down, I have something good to tell you." Mother Zhong was not in a hurry, sat down slowly, and joked, "What's the good thing?" Do you have someone you like? "Of course not!" Zhong Lei vetoed it, and couldn't wait to step forward and hand the account book in his hand to Zhong Bai's, "Mom, this month, the net profit of our silk village business has increased by 30%, and I specially took the account book for you to see." With that, Zhong Lei looked at Zhong Bai with anticipation. However, his good news did not make Zhong Bai's face show a happy expression, and the expression on Zhong Bai's face was still calm as usual. There is no expectation in the usual, and the ordinary is a little cruel......

Suddenly, Zhong Baishi looked at Zhong Lei, and a trace of excitement ignited in his calm eyes, "Oh, let's not talk about this matter first, you came just in time." Steward Qiu, quickly bring me the letter that Ah Yu just sent. Lei'er, my eyes haven't been very good lately, you read Ah Yu's letter to your mother. "Got it......," Zhong Lei replied lightly, took the letter from Steward Qiu's hand, and looked at it with a smile, "It seems that my mother doesn't care much about the business of the silk village." Also, how can the family's business be as important as the baby son who is far away? Okay, I'll read it to my mother. Zhong Lei cleared his throat loudly, turned his face sideways to look at Ah Feng behind him, "Ah Feng, pour me a cup of tea." I've been busy with business these days, and my voice is no longer crisp. If I don't moisten my throat, I'm afraid my mother won't hear clearly. ”

"Yes." Ah Feng responded, poured the tea, and carefully handed it to Zhong Lei. Zhong Lei took out the letter from the envelope, shook his arm vigorously, and hit Ah Feng right on him, causing Ah Feng to knock over the teacup. The teacup fell to the ground and turned into pieces, Zhong Lei suddenly raised his head and looked at Ah Feng fiercely, "I can't even serve a cup of tea, what's the matter?" Look at my mother's please, it's not uncommon to serve me, isn't it! "I'm sorry young master, I didn't mean to. I'm sorry. Ah Feng was very afraid of Zhong Lei's eyes, and quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake again and again.

"Then you mean I deliberately asked you to spill the tea?" Zhong Lei took another step closer and slapped Ah Feng in the face, "That's what you mean, isn't it!" "No, it's really not...... Ah Feng didn't dare to cover his already hot face with his hands, and he didn't dare to explain himself loudly, so he could only use a voice that almost no one could hear, and said timidly, I don't know whether to say it to others or to herself......

Zhong Baishi saw that Zhong Lei wanted to start beating and scolding Ah Feng, and the expression on her face was very helpless, she hurriedly raised her hand to stop it, "Oh, you know that Ah Feng won't mean it, what are you scolding her for." Zhong Lei listened to Zhong Bai's words and gradually calmed down, and looked up at her with a smile and deference, "Yes, what Mom said is very true." It's all my fault, I forgot that my mother was still anxious to listen to Ah Yu's letter, so I read it to my mother. With that, Zhong Lei "inadvertently" let go of his hand, and the letter fell on the ground splashed with tea. Zhong Lei squatted on the ground and picked up the letter with a look of pity, then stood up and shook the water on the envelope, "Oh, I'm sorry, Mom, I accidentally soiled Ah Yu's family letter." It's over, it's all wet, and I can't read the words clearly. ”

"Lei'er ......" Zhong Bai's face gradually turned a little pale, calling Zhong Lei but wanted to stop talking, Zhong Bai's was smart when he was young, and now he has more experience in his age, how can he not see that Zhong Lei's inadvertent is intentional. Zhong Lei, who Zhong Bai is looking forward to, is a person who can afford the lifeblood of the Zhong family, not only can do business, but can only exchange for the temporary prosperity of the family business, and must be talented, capable, and outstanding. But I don't want to, today's Zhong Lei can't even be broad, and Zhong Bai's heart can't help but feel a layer of coolness.

"Mom, don't be angry." As he spoke, Zhong Lei turned to Ah Feng and slapped him again, "Useless thing, if you hadn't knocked over the teacup, would my brother's letter be stained?" "Enough is Rayle!" Zhong Baishi trembled and got up, her face became more and more pale, and she was a little unstable, she raised her arm and pointed at Zhong Lei with great difficulty, "What's wrong with Ah Feng, Lei'er, you ......" Zhong Bai's words were not finished, and she saw her body fall down with a limp.

"Mom!" Zhong Lei was stunned for a moment, suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly stepped forward to support Zhong Bai's family. "Someone! Go find Lang Zhong, my wife fainted! Steward Qiu also panicked for a moment, and the maids in the room were in a mess, Zhong Lei didn't care about anything else, picked up Zhong Bai's and rushed to the bedroom.

Lang Zhong took Zhong Bai's pulse, put Zhong Bai's arm back into the quilt, got up and faced Zhong Lei, wanted to speak and stopped, and finally shook his head helplessly. Looking at Lang Zhong's expression, Zhong Lei hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Lang Zhong, "Doctor, when will my mother wake up?" Lang Zhong looked at Zhong Lei's eagerness, although he was in a dilemma, he still spoke without reservation, "This, it's hard to say." The old lady fainted this time not only because of emotional stimulation, but also ......""What else?" Doctor, I want you to tell me the truth. Seeing that Langzhong's expression was not optimistic at all, Zhong Lei became more eager. Eldest young master, don't hide it, Ling Tang is already riddled with stubborn diseases, I'm afraid......" Lang Zhong said halfway through his words, looking at Zhong Lei's already red eyes, he couldn't bear to say any more.

"Go on. Go on...... Zhong Lei's eyes were a little evasive, but he took Lang Zhong's hand but never let go, scared, but didn't want to escape. Lang Zhong sighed and lowered his head, and simply replied: "I'm afraid, I won't be able to survive next spring." "What, what......" Zhong Lei listened to Lang Zhong's words, his body suddenly lost his center of gravity, and he almost collapsed to the ground, and kept muttering to himself, "No, no, no......"

"Lei'er......" Zhong Baishi slowly opened his eyes and stretched out his arm towards Zhong Lei. Mom, you're awake! Zhong Lei saw that Zhong Bai was awake, and quickly rushed to Zhong Mu's bedside to hold her hand. Zhong Baishi tried hard to hold Zhong Lei's hand, as if firmly holding a trace of desire in his heart, "Actually, Mom already knew that her body was not good. It's just that Mom has always hoped that she can see our family reunion before she goes to find your father. Ah Yu can't compare to you, you have never left my side, and Ah Yu is ...... Mom wants to ......"

"Mom, don't say anything. I'm going to send a telegram to Ah Yu asking him to come back to see you. Zhong Lei understood what Zhong Bai meant, he interrupted her words, grabbed Zhong Bai's hand and wanted to give her already cold palm some warmth, "Sleep for a while, Mom, Ah Yu will be back soon." Zhong Lei looked at Zhong Bai with unscanning eyes, watching Zhong Bai smile contentedly after hearing that Zhong Yu would come back soon, closed his eyes and gradually fell asleep, Zhong Yu finally showed a smile on his face. Different from the satisfaction and comfort in Zhong Bai's smile, Zhong Lei's smile is endless irony, it turns out that even if he is thousands of miles apart, he still can't compare to Zhong Yu, even if it has reached this time, the person who is remembered is still him......

Zhong Lei is unwilling to admit defeat, since he is far away and he can't compare with him, so let Zhong Yu be close to him as his mother wishes, and compare himself clearly......