Chapter 35: New Year (5)
As soon as it was dark, Liang'er came to report that Ou Qingjin had returned, and asked Xia Ruixi if he was setting up a meal in the outhouse.
Xia Ruixi got up and entered the back room with a calm face, and lay down with his clothes: "Tell him that I am not in good health and don't want to eat, let him eat alone." ”
As soon as Ou Qingjin entered the door, he felt that the atmosphere was different, the room was quiet, and he didn't see Xia Ruixi, but everyone under the lamp doing things in a muffled voice.
Liang'er served him to take off his heavy leather coat and serve clean water: "Madame is not feeling well and doesn't want to eat, please ask the fourth master to eat first, is the fourth master going to set the meal now?" ”
Ou Qingjin heard that Xia Ruixi was uncomfortable and was about to go inside, so he coughed well, Ou Qingjin suddenly realized, stopped, and said to Linnu: "What's wrong?" ”
Liang'er hurriedly whispered what Mrs. Ou said and what Ou Qingying did, and added fuel and vinegar to tell Ou Qingjing how hard and capable Xia Ruixi has been these days. She counted on Ou Qingjin to be angry for Xia Ruixi.
Ou Qingjin listened, just smiled faintly, and didn't say anything except tell her to serve Xia Ruixi carefully, and went into the back room. Changshou had already told him about being called by Xia Ruixi for questioning, and he had already prepared in his heart.
Xia Ruixi heard him come in and pulled up the quilt to cover his head.
Ou Qingjin gently pulled open the quilt and put his hand on her forehead: "But what is uncomfortable?" Isn't it hot? But tired? I've been doing things at home these days, how about you take a good rest? ”
Ou Qingjin's slightly cool hand touched Xia Ruixi's forehead, which was very comfortable.
Thinking of the hardships he had suffered during this time, as well as the large and small grievances he had suffered outside, her heart softened, and she was about to disarm and surrender almost immediately, but after thinking about it, she took his hand away and said in a sullen voice: "You go and eat your own food, don't pay attention to me." ”
Ou Qing smiled good-naturedly: "I'll go see Da'er Ke well-behaved first, and then come back and we'll have dinner together, okay?" ”
"Da'er, Da'er, do you remember your father? How long has it been since you've seen him and hugged him? Xia Ruixi's words brought some resentment in it.
Ou Qing smiled with a humble smile: "I'll go and pick him up." ”
"Don't bother him, he's asleep."
Ou Qing didn't listen and went by himself. Anyone who has children knows that many times, children are the lubricant between husband and wife. Xia Ruixi's face was full of tenderness when she saw Da'er, no matter how Da'er cried, she would always be a gentle, meticulous and patient smile, how could he let go of this opportunity in vain?
Listening to Ou Qingjin's footsteps gradually disappearing, Xia Ruixi's eyes widened, recalling Changshou's ominous words and embarrassed expression this afternoon.
What he was doing outside, even if he didn't say how long he lived, she could vaguely guess it. There are so many things, they are in great demand, how can he get them without any effort and cheekiness? You must know that these days, the most jealous of the neighbors are the Ou family and the Xia family.
She knew that Ou Qingjin didn't tell her because she was afraid that she would worry, but it just made her feel more uncomfortable. When asked where her husband had gone and what he was doing, she didn't know how to answer. He always came back late at night and left before dawn, always with a strong smell of alcohol, so tired that he fell asleep as soon as he went to bed, and he couldn't wake up even after pushing.
Only on the day when Hua Lao Hu came back, he led Hua Lao Hu to talk to Ou Qingying, and then asked people to send Hongmei back, Ou Qingying never believed their words, he was afraid that Ou Qingying would make a fuss, so he stayed at home all day. But she didn't tell her about the things outside, she was very tired and tired, she couldn't take care of eating, she pulled her to sleep on the bed, she couldn't bear to call him, so he went to sleep, and when he got up early in the morning, he disappeared again.
Every day I get up early and return late, I always accompany Liu Lizi, help Liu Lizi make suggestions, go in and out of the restaurant at night, spend money generously, drink big bowls, and find flower girls for others.
bold and generous, coupled with a good reputation in the ranks of the homeless, he finally squeezed in, and had a certain connection and status among Liu Lizi's cronies, but he was always ridiculed and ridiculed by Zhao Mingtao's people on all occasions for his unfilial piety, and lost the face of the century-old family.
The change of clothes, although Changshou said that she didn't know, and it only happened once, but she wasn't stupid. Ou Qing wants to accompany a group of soldiers who have not seen women for a long time, and he wants to coax them to be happy, how can he not drink flower wine? And it was a time to deal with people, and it was impossible for him not to accompany him.
Right or wrong is a matter of reason; Like it or not, it's purely instinctual feeling.
The thought that the suit might be evidence of his destruction made her heart sour, and she couldn't help but feel sad. Even if she believed his promise that he would not mess with other women, she was so angry at the thought that those women might lean on his arms, beside her, greasy and crooked, enjoying the warmth and smell that belonged to her completely.
Xia Ruixi clenched his fists and slammed the bed a few times in annoyance. The most hateful thing is that he didn't say anything to her, and he completely took it on his own, it was too much, what did he think of her? It's worse than passerby, right? The more Xia Ruixi thought about it, the more sad he became, and the more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he became.
When Ou Qingjin came in again, she was lying motionless on the bed, her eyes already full of tears.
Ou Qingjin came in and said, "Da'er is crying so much, no matter how you coax it, you can't coax it, do you want to go and take a look?" It can't be uncomfortable, right? ”
Xia Ruixi was anxious when he heard this, he had slept very soundly before, why did he suddenly cry so much? Is it really uncomfortable? didn't care about getting angry, she got up to put on her shoes, and as soon as she got up, she was caught off guard and was hugged tightly by Ou Qingjin: "Good Xixi, good baby, it's all my fault, don't be angry with me, okay?" He went to see Da'er, Da'er was sleeping soundly, his little face was red from sleep, he couldn't bear to wake up Da'er, so he thought of this way to deceive Xia Ruixi.
Xia Ruixi realized that he had fallen for him, and he held his breath in his heart, wanting to have a seizure but couldn't. It is said that he is also for the good of this family in the end, men are socializing outside, and some things are always inevitable, as long as you can grasp the proportions; But if she wants to endure it, she really can't help it, not to mention that he has been hiding it from her all the time.
Ou Qing saw that Xia Ruixi didn't struggle or move, just buried his head tightly, and was about to hear a few soft words to make her happy, and by the way, he told her about the unimportant things, so that she could be relieved, and before she could speak, two cool tears had fallen on his hand around her waist.
Although the tears were cold, Ou Qingjin felt that the fire was hot, and the pain was unbearable. He whispered: "Xixi, don't cry, I'm distressed." He hugged the man in his arms tighter and tighter, and buried his head in her bony shoulders. Only when did he realize that she had lost weight like this? In vain, she is still her husband, and the pillow person is too much to live with her. These days, she doesn't say it, in fact, she goes out early and returns late every day, and she hasn't stopped worrying, right?
Ou Qingjin felt extremely guilty for a while, and heartache for a while, and secretly gritted his teeth for a while to let her and Da'er live a relaxed and freehand life; After a while, she thought about pouring it out in one go, which also made her feel confident and no longer worry about it; After thinking about it, she was worried that she would be more worried if she knew. All kinds of miscellaneous thoughts poured into his heart, and he didn't know how to speak.