The next morning, there were only two classes, and Chen Xingling took one class, drew all the key points of the text, and then sneaked out of the school, got on a bicycle and went to his parents' house.

I didn't go back to my parents' house for a while, maybe people are in good spirits at happy events, and they are particularly energetic when they step on the pedals, and they ride very fast.

She and her brothers were busy with the factory on the construction site, and even if they didn't have to go to school on weekends, they had to go to the factory to be busy, and they couldn't go back to their parents' house often.

On the contrary, Gu Qi would take Xiaohuzi to come on weekends, and then return to the city after lunch, and the father and son came almost every weekend.

When the father and son went back last weekend, they also brought back a big grouper that the old father had fished on the beach, and the whole family ate it for two days.

"Mom!" Chen Xingling parked his bicycle under the banyan tree and greeted happily: "What about my fourth sister-in-law?" Are the sisters-in-law all at home? ”

Liu Peiyun helped the hat on his head, squinted and asked, "Why are you here?" Don't have to read on vacation today? ”

"I'm done." Chen Xingling didn't dare to say that she skipped class, and said foolishly: "The homework schedule of the university is different for each class, and the homework is not tense, and occasionally there are only two classes a day. ”

Liu Peiyun hadn't seen her daughter for a long time, and smiled happily: "Let's go, go into the house!" Mom boils two eggs for you to eat. Recently, the hens that were just raised at home laid eggs, and I put away the first eggs, so I left two for you. ”

Many elderly people believe that the first egg laid by a hen is the best egg, which is not only nutritious, but also has the best taste.

Liu Peiyun explained with a smile: "There are more than a dozen in total - two for each of your brother and their family, and two are reserved for you." ”

"Thank you, Mom." Chen Xingling asked curiously, "What about my dad?" Went to the sea? What about sisters-in-law? How does it seem to be quiet? ”

Liu Peiyun washed her hands and wiped her pants with a wet and wet stroke.

"Your dad went to the sea. A few of your sisters-in-law followed, and the fourth family also followed. The children all go to school and don't come back until after 10 o'clock. ”

Chen Xingling smiled in surprise, lowered his voice and asked, "My fourth sister-in-law also went to catch the sea?" ”

"Yes." Liu Peiyun blinked her eyes and chuckled: "Since she was sick last time, the relationship with your sisters-in-law has become a lot closer, and I haven't quarreled with Lao Wu anymore." Recently, it seems to be a lot more gregarious.,Playing mahjong and playing poker with your sisters-in-law at night, chatting and drinking tea.,Occasionally disperse in the middle of the night.。 No, the tide was low this morning, and I heard that there were many things rolled up in the east side, so we went to the sea together. ”

Chen Xingling chuckled and applauded, and whispered: "That's good." When the fourth brother comes back, he must be very happy. Our sisters-in-law are cheerful and easy to get along with. The fourth sister-in-law has just gotten married, and it is normal for her to take time to adapt. ”

"Ouch!" Liu Peiyun smiled bitterly: "She alone is the most troublesome." When I first started listening to her, your dad and I couldn't understand it, so we could only giggle and only know how to cook for her. She can do whatever she wants, as she pleases. She's so squeamish, she can't do a lot of work, and she doesn't understand many things. What else can we do? can only coax slowly, waiting for her to slowly adapt, otherwise what else can she do? Others say that she says this and she does that, and your father and I can only pretend to be deaf and dumb, and we should not hear it, otherwise what else can we do? ”

"That's right." Chen Xingling gave a thumbs up and smiled: "You and my dad are the most sensible!" ”

Liu Peiyun glared at her with disgust, and scolded with a smile: "You are the best at talking nonsense with this mouth!" ”

The mother and daughter entered the house with a grin.

Liu Peiyun went straight to the small basket in the corner, took out two eggs from the corner, turned around and washed them, poured water into the pot and boiled them.

Chen Xingling watched from the sidelines and told his mother about the fourth brother's call.

Liu Peiyunhu asked: "Really? Can it really be sold? ”

"Business is booming." Chen Xingling explained: "Handicrafts with practical value have always been good things. The labor on our side is cheap, and the shipping is also cheap, so you don't have to lose money. ”

Liu Peiyun was relieved when he heard that this business could be done.

"If you can do it, your fourth brother won't be worried. He has been floating at sea for so many years, so that he will stop drifting, what should he do if he dares to let him go? His daughter-in-law said that if he was not allowed to do it, he would not be allowed to do it, and she never thought about what to eat and what to do if she didn't do it. married a daughter-in-law, had no money to make, and eventually starved himself, and his daughter-in-law starved with him - which is it! ”

Chen Xingling smiled bitterly: "The fourth brother is indeed very troubled, but he also said that as long as the factory can be run and there is income, it doesn't matter if it drifts or not." People, it is impossible to have both fish and bear's paws, there is always a trade-off. Having a daughter-in-law and having a home is the most important thing. Profession is work, as long as you can make money, you can change to other jobs. ”

Although Liu Peiyun didn't say anything before, she and her wife pretended not to know, didn't say anything, and never expressed their opinions, but she still felt very sorry for her son.

At this time, no one else is there, and neither is my wife, only my intimate little padded jacket dares to say what I really think in my heart one by one.

"Your fourth brother loves this profession very much, and he doesn't just treat it as a money-making business. He loved to ride boats since he was a child, and no matter how early your father went to sea, he had to go with him. Of course, marrying a daughter-in-law is important, but she refuses him to continue the voyage, which is like breaking his wings. Fourth, he looked at the sea from time to time and didn't speak, I knew him in my heart...... He was uncomfortable. ”

Chen Xingling saw that his old mother's eyes were red, and he hurriedly relieved.

"I know that you are distressed by the fourth brother, and we are also distressed. But life can't be as good as you want, you have to make trade-offs. My fourth brother either doesn't marry a wife and keeps drifting, or he has to settle down and start a family and have children. ”

Liu Peiyun couldn't help but express the dissatisfaction in her heart: "It's not that there are no perennial boats on our side, so people can't also get married and have children!" She used to live on the docks all year round, so it's impossible that she hasn't seen it, right? ”

"Mom." Chen Xingling couldn't help but ask: "If my dad goes out, will you agree that he only stays at home for a few days throughout the year, and spends the rest of the time drifting outside?" You support the whole family by yourself, and you have to worry and fear him. I sleep alone at night, I have to carry housework and take care of my children when I am sick, and I rely on you alone to support you at home and abroad? Can you stand it? ”

Liu Peiyun was stunned, and a touch of silence flashed in her eyes.

“…… I don't know. But she didn't have to negotiate at all, and it was not easy for the fourth child. ”

Chen Xingling helplessly explained: "Mom, if you want a harmonious and beautiful home, you must make sacrifices. The fourth brother is finally willing to sacrifice for the fourth sister-in-law, which proves that he longs more for a stable small family, and longs for his daughter-in-law and son to have a hot kang - we don't have a kang here, but the reason is the same. ”

Liu Peiyun had tears in her eyes and whispered: "Although he didn't say anything, he didn't dare to say a word to us, but your father and I both understood it in our hearts." He was genuinely sad...... But he gritted his teeth and didn't dare to quarrel with his daughter-in-law, so he carried it down by himself. The fourth child is the meat that fell from my body, others are not distressed, is it possible that I can not feel distressed? ”

"I know, I know." Chen Xingling continued to reassure: "Mom, don't be sad, don't talk about it when it's over." It's raining and sunny now. With a new career, the fourth brother can sing with the fourth sister-in-law, and take care of each other by your side - how good! ”

"Hmm." Liu Peiyun sniffed and forced back her tears, "She is a newly married daughter-in-law, and I have to endure whatever I have to say to your father." She can come here thousands of miles to become a family with us, and this fate is great. As long as she can get along with the fourth child and Meimei, and get along with other concubines, that's enough. ”

"Yes, yes, yes." Chen Xingling gave a thumbs up: "It's right that you can think so." ”

Liu Peiyun lowered her voice: "At first, I heard that she didn't allow the fourth child to go out, and your father and I couldn't sleep well for several nights." He didn't speak, he just turned over. I didn't say anything, I flipped around with him. To tell the truth, I feel uncomfortable in my heart, and I am secretly worried. Our family's life was not so good before, but thanks to the fourth child who went out to make a lot of money, the family can get better every year. In case the fourth child doesn't go out, the family doesn't know what will happen. ”

"The boat is naturally straight to the bridge, and there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain." Chen Xingling said with a smile: "You know much more about this than I do." There is no shortage of boats on the beach, and you have sailed more than I do. ”

Liu Peiyun glanced at her and said, "That's what the truth says, but it's easy to understand?" We're worried. ”