East Star Pavilion.
This was a restaurant that specialized in Cantonese cuisine. Today was a Saturday, and there were many people. If they were late, they would have to wait for a table.
Fortunately, the city's gynecology and obstetrics hospital was close by. Li Hui came early to wait for a table, and there was an empty seat when Han Bin arrived.
"Brother Bin, over here, over here." Li Hui sat by the window and waved. He had dark circles under his eyes, and his face looked a little haggard, as if he had not washed for two days. However, he was in good spirits. More accurately, he was a little excited.
Han Bin smiled and walked over. "Congratulations, our Team Leader Li is finally a father."
"You can't just congratulate me. You have to drink with me today. Let's drink until we're drunk." There were two bottles of wine on the table. Li Hui opened one as he spoke.
"Getting drunk is not a problem, but you have to drink more. Otherwise, I'll be the first to pour before you're done drinking." Although Han Bin's alcohol tolerance was not bad, it could not compare to Li Hui's.
"Let's not talk nonsense. Let's drink first." Li Hui picked up the bottle and poured two glasses.
"Nonsense, we haven't even ordered the dishes and you're already drinking. At least have some peanuts first."
"I've already ordered the dishes. I guarantee they'll be your favorites. Come, come, let's drink. "
Seeing Li Hui's anxious expression, Han Bin did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Brother, do you have to go so far? It's not like you gave birth to the child. You're acting like you just survived a disaster."
Li Hui first downed a cup of wine. "Satisfying, satisfying."
Han Bin also drank half a glass with him. He did not dare to drink too much since he did not have anything in his stomach. Otherwise, he would be drunk before he could hold his liquor properly.
"Brother Bin, let me tell you, although I'm not the one who gave birth to the child, I'm still very nervous. This thing is more nerve-wracking than investigating a case. You haven't experienced it before, but when you do, you might be even more excited than me. "
A waiter walked over. "Your dishes."
The waiter placed a plate of golden tripe and a plate of boiled cabbage before leaving.
Han Bin took a bite of the Money Tripe. It tasted like curry and was quite authentic.
"Brother Bin, this woman is like a survivor of a disaster when she gives birth. After my wife was pushed into the delivery room, all of us were waiting in the same room. It wasn't just our family, but many families.
There was a small window in front, and the nurse would call people over there. Oh my, there were all kinds of things. Some of them were still in need of food, and some of them couldn't give birth after waiting for a long time, so they asked them to buy some food, such as millet porridge and chocolate.
Some even had a difficult labor. They waited for a long time but still couldn't give birth. They had to ask the family members to sign for a C-section. I saw a brother who was trembling when he picked up a pen. He couldn't write a word for a long time. "
Li Hui ate a mouthful of food and continued, "As long as there is a nurse walking over from that window, everyone will involuntarily stare at her. The nurse will call someone's name, and someone will give birth to a son. That family was overjoyed, as if they had won a prize. The others had to wait.
There was a family that, upon hearing that it was a daughter, the old man stopped talking and the old woman started crying. The daughter went over and asked what was wrong. The old woman cried and said that other people gave birth to sons, but when it came to our family, it became a daughter.
I was quite angry when I heard that. So what if it's a daughter? My family also gave birth to a daughter. I think it's quite good. Daughters are sensible, filial, and less stressful. "
The waiter walked over and served a plate of shrimp dumplings and a plate of steamed chicken with taro.
Cantonese dishes were usually served in small plates. The advantage was that they could eat a few more dishes.
Li Hui ate a shrimp dumpling and continued, "Let me tell you, although I waited outside the delivery room for a few hours, I saw all the joys and sorrows of the human world. Moreover, to cheer my wife on, I even went into the delivery room to accompany her. "
Li Hui revealed an expression that said, "I'm amazing, hurry up and praise me."
Han Bin smiled. "Why do I feel that you're even prouder than your wife after you gave birth to a child?"
"I wouldn't say I'm proud. Anyway, I've made up my mind to only have one child in this lifetime. It's too much trouble. One is enough." Li Hui was a little emotional.
Han Bin listened very seriously. What Li Hui said was all based on his experience. To him, it was a reminder. However, some things could not be understood unless one experienced it personally.
Han Bin was not married yet. He felt that what Li Hui said was still a little far away.
Li Hui took out his phone and opened a photo. "Look, this is the photo of my daughter when she was born. Isn't she pretty?"
Han Bin went over to take a look. So ugly.
Of course, he could not say this out loud. Han Bin touched his chin. "Yeah, she looks like you."
Li Hui laughed foolishly. "Hehe, that's my daughter."
Han Bin drank as he listened to Li Hui's nagging. His role today was to listen in.
After the meal, Han Bin drank about six or seven ounces and let Li Hui drink the rest. Not only did he drink to his heart's content, but he also talked to his heart's content. He did not stop talking.
After the meal, the two of them took a taxi home. Han Bin sent Li Hui to his house first before getting the taxi to take him home.
After reaching home, Han Bin called Wang Ting to let her know that he was safe. Then, he took advantage of the alcohol and went to sleep.
…
The next morning.
"Ring ring ring …" A phone rang.
Han Bin yawned. "Hello."
Han Weidong's voice came from the phone. "What time is it? Why are you still sleeping?"
Han Bin looked at his watch. It was already past nine in the morning. "I drank last night and slept in."
"Drink less. You've just become a squadron leader. Don't drink too much and ruin your future."
"I know. Didn't I have something to do yesterday?"
"Alright, hurry up and come down. We'll wait for you at the entrance of the neighborhood." Han Weidong hung up and complained to his wife, "We've gone to the market and this brat still hasn't woken up."
"Our son is so busy with work. It's rare for him to have a weekend off. Of course, he had to sleep in. How many young people don't sleep in nowadays?" Wang Huifang said indifferently.
"This brat drank too much last night and didn't get up. If there's an emergency case, it'll delay his work. When he comes later, I have to talk to him so that he doesn't drink and cause trouble."
"I know. Since he drank, there must have been something serious yesterday. Just talk less. If you talk too much, he'll be annoyed again."
Han Weidong said unhappily, "Look, I haven't even said anything and you're already stopping me. I'm his father and his senior at work. With my life experience and life experience, can't I talk to him? "
Wang Huifang curled her lips. "You're right as a father, but when it comes to work experience, forget it. You've only been a squadron leader for half your life. My son is now a squadron leader of the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation Unit. If he learns from your work experience, how can he improve in the future?"
Han Weidong was speechless.
Han Bin ran over. He thought that he would be scolded by his father, but when he sat in the car, he found that his father was very quiet and didn't have the slightest intention of scolding him. This made him feel a little uncomfortable. If it was in the past, he would definitely have scolded his father.
"Mom, what's wrong with my dad?"
Wang Huifang knew what her son meant. She smiled and said, "Nothing. Isn't he good?"
"Ahem …" Han Weidong coughed lightly. He wanted to scold his son, but his wife's words just now made him feel a little unconfident. However, if he didn't ask anything, it would seem abnormal.
"Didn't you go to Wang Ting's house yesterday? Drinking should be done at noon. Why did you drink at night? "
"No, I didn't drink at noon that day. Wang Ting's mother probably gave her father a heads up. In the evening, Li Hui called me to drink. "
"Even if the two of you drink, you don't have to drink so much."
"Li Hui's wife gave birth and he was so excited. I only drank six or seven ounces and he drank more than a catty. I think he's still asleep. That reminds me to call him later. Don't let anything happen. "
Wang Huifang's voice suddenly rose. "Li Hui's wife gave birth?"
"She gave birth yesterday afternoon. He didn't sleep for two days and one night. He was so excited."
"What did she give birth to? A son or a daughter?"
"A daughter."
"A daughter is so sweet. Li Hui's family is average, so there won't be much pressure in the future, "Wang Huifang said.
In front of the family, Wang Huifang's words were more direct, but it was true. Li Hui and his wife were both working families and still had to pay for a mortgage. It was not easy to buy a house, so buying a second one would definitely be stressful.
Han Bin said, "He said that too. He even said that he only wanted one child and that he definitely won't give birth in the future."
Han Weidong harrumphed. "Your generation doesn't know how lucky they are. Back in my day, we couldn't have children even if we wanted to. Now, you're just unwilling to have children."
Wang Huifang retorted, "How can that be the same? Young people these days are so stressed. Did you have a house when we got married? Did you have a car? With your conditions now, you'll be a bachelor. Give birth to one or two children. You can lie in bed and dream. "
Han Weidong was speechless.
"Haha …"
Han Bin laughed. That was a good remark.
Han Weidong withered. After holding it in for a long time, he muttered, "I won't lower myself to your level."
As they spoke, the family of three arrived at their old home.
The weather had turned cold, so they came back to visit Old Master. They wanted to bring Old Master to live in the city, but Old Master had always been free and might not be willing to leave his own house.
Knowing that Han Bin and the others were going home today, Han Tingqian sat at the gate early in the morning and waited. He saw Han Weidong's car from afar and walked to the side of the road to welcome them.
"Grandpa!" Han Bin got out of the car and walked over to help Old Master.
"Brother Bin, you're back. Are you cold? Hurry up and go home." Old Master looked happy and looked into the car. "Why didn't Wang Ting come back with you?"
"I didn't call her."
"I'll bring her home to visit another day."
"Okay, I'll definitely call her next time."
"Let's go. Hurry up and go home." Old Master was very happy to have his family reunited.
Han Bin hadn't been here for a while. He missed his own house.
The Dragon Li made a nest in the doorway. When it saw Han Bin, it meowed twice as a greeting to Han Bin. It was still arrogant and refused to approach.
The two birds, the goldfish, and the tortoise were moved to the storage room, where it was warmer.
The yard was much quieter in winter than in summer. However, the warm sunshine shone on the yard, giving it a unique flavor.
The family of four had a lively reunion dinner. Natural gas had been used in the old house, so it was warmer and cleaner than in previous years.
In the afternoon, Han Bin didn't mind the cold. He moved a chair and sat under the grape tree, basking in the sun and drinking tea. This small yard carried a lot of his childhood memories. Although he didn't come back often, this was his root.
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