Chapter 284: "Reluctance"
"What!" Chen Xiaowei paused and looked at her in surprise, "When did it happen?"
Chen Zhiwan told the truth: "Not long after our mother's incident came out."
Chen Xiaowei counted the time, and it has been more than two years.
Except for her irregular contact with Chen Zhiwan, no one else has sent any news at all.
In addition to shock, there are doubts in my heart.
"Why did you just tell me now?" "The reason for the divorce," she asked, ...... Is that the thing?"
Chen Zhiwan nodded and hummed, "It was our mother who took the initiative to bring it up, didn't you already move out and not contact them at that time, and then they didn't let me say it for fear of affecting you."
It turned out to be Chang Lan!
Chen Xiaowei really didn't expect it, but she quickly figured out what the reason was.
According to Chang Lan's character, things have been made public, so it must be difficult for her to live a normal life as if it never happened.
Probably no one thought that their parents would divorce after living together for more than 20 years, right?
Fortunately, they are also adults, and there is no question of who to raise the children.
Chen Xiaowei looked up at the closed door on the third floor and asked, "Who lives here now?"
"After my mother filed for divorce, she went through the formalities the next day, and then this house was given to my father, and she went to the faculty dormitory by herself." Chen Zhiwan replied.
It's really in line with Chang Lan's character.
If it were Chen Xiaowei, she would probably do the same.
"Sister, are you still going up?" Chen Zhiwan saw that she hadn't moved, and asked tentatively.
Chen Xiaowei hesitated.
If Chang Lan is still in this family, everything is the same as in the past, and she may be able to walk in and meet them calmly.
But Chen Gaoming was the only one inside, and she didn't know how to face it.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Chen Zhiwan said, "It's okay if you don't want to, I'll say hello to my dad and take out the things."
As she spoke, she hurried up to open the door.
After walking a few steps, the door was already open, and Chen Gaoming stood at the door and saw the sisters.
"I'm back." Chen Gaoming smiled, like a kind father.
Chen Xiaowei was stunned for a moment when she saw him.
After not seeing each other for so long, Chen Gaoming looked much older than before.
When I laugh, the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes are even more obvious.
Chen Xiaowei can even see that his hair is a little gray, and he is really much older.
"Xiaowei, why don't you stand at the door and not come in?" Chen Gaoming took the initiative to talk to her.
Coming back to her senses, Chen Xiaowei withdrew a smile, "I was just talking to Wanwan."
"Come in and sit." Chen Gaoming opened the door a little and invited her in.
After hesitating, Chen Xiaowei still went in.
Everything at home has not changed, it is exactly the same as before Chen Xiaowei left, but after Chang Lan is not at home, some details have changed.
For example, as soon as she entered the door, Chen Xiaowei noticed a layer of ash under the TV cabinet.
And what remains in the corners under the dining table, etc.
If Chang Lan is at home, the house must be spotless, obviously Chen Gaoming is not very good at housework.
"Xiaowei, drink water." Chen Gaoming came over with a cup.
Chen Xiaowei hurriedly caught it, "You don't have to be busy, I'll sit for a while and leave."
"Why don't you stay for dinner?" Chen Gaoming asked.
Chen Xiaowei smiled, not knowing how to answer.
The atmosphere suddenly became strange, Chen Xiaowei clasped her hands and rubbed them gently, she was a little embarrassed.
Chen Zhiwan went to the room and took out the things, "Sister, this is a demolition document, take a look."
There are two documents, one with the specific demolition time and the final cut-off point for the residents of the community to move out, and the other is a form for family members to report their information.
The information on the form is filled in according to the four people in the household register.
The detailed move-out time was three months later.
Chen Gaoming explained on the side: "Wanwan should tell you, your mother and I have divorced, but the household registration is still together, this place was originally bought by me and your mother, so she also has a share of the demolition."
"What's that now?" Chen Xiaowei asked, putting the documents aside.
"According to the size of the family, the area of this building of our family is different from the other two, and it is slightly larger, so the houses assigned are also different."
As he spoke, Chen Gaoming took out his mobile phone to show her.
Before Chen Xiaowei came back, a staff member had come to verify it and gave a plan.
The plan says that the family can be divided into three apartments, a three-bedroom apartment, a two-bedroom apartment, and a small apartment.
Chen Xiaowei doesn't know the details of the demolition and subdivision, but she thinks these are still good.
Chen Gaoming smiled and said, "According to the valuation of the house, there should be four sets, but the price is just a little worse, so I gave us extra money."
"That's right."
"Xiaowei." Chen Gaoming looked her in the eye and said, "I'm going to give you that three-bedroom house."
Chen Xiaowei was surprised, "Give it to me?"
"Yes, I discussed with your mother, I owe you too much before, and since you can't keep renting a house when you move out, I want to ......
"I won't ask for it." Chen Xiaowei decisively refused, and explained, "It's not that I don't accept it, it's that I can't live in such a big place, and it's ......."
With that, she looked to her room.
From the moment I stepped into this familiar environment, the memories of the past slowly filled my mind.
This house carries her babbling to toddlerhood, to Linchi to learn books, and to adulthood, and every scene emerges one by one.
Thinking that this will disappear in a few months, I feel a little reluctant in my heart.
"The facts have become facts, there is no way to change and make up for it, Wanwan is going to get married in the future, I think my mother will definitely accompany her, the three-bedroom house is just right for Wanwan, I just need that small apartment."
After speaking, Chen Xiaowei stood up.
Chen Gaoming hurriedly took out a bank card from his pocket and gave it to her, "This is the subsidized money, ...... you?"
"Sister." Chen Zhiwan finally spoke, "You have to keep this money, my father has already divided half of it between me and you."
Half an hour later.
Chen Xiaowei walked out of the corridor with faster steps.
When he looked back and saw that no one was coming, he covered his face and leaned against the wall and sobbed softly.
The emotions that I had endured for a long time couldn't hold back at this moment.
"Are you alright?" A familiar voice rang in my ears.
Chen Xiaowei looked up and saw that Luo Cheng didn't know when he came over, holding a tissue in his hand.
He took it and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and his voice was still choked: "Why are you here?"
"You told me yesterday that you were coming back today, and I thought I would see if I could meet you." Luo Cheng looked at her with red eyes and asked worriedly, "Quarrel?"
Chen Xiaowei shook her head, "No."
The position where they were standing happened to be downstairs from the window of Chen Xiaowei's room, and it was also the only way to jump out of the window.
Looking at the awning on the second floor, he whispered, "This place is going to be demolished."