On the other hand, Tong Qiao didn't think too much and didn't agree immediately. Instead, she said, "Uncle Xu, Ziqian grew up in the Lu family. I'm afraid he won't be able to adapt to the sudden departure. Sheng Yufei's passing might be a big blow to him, but I believe he'll be able to get over it. He's only six years old.
He'll soon forget everything. "Xu Dechang said," I know you guys are good to him, but I really can't bear to see him cry and beg me. Just take it that I'm being selfish. I just want to spend more time with my grandson while I'm still alive. Please give me a chance. After I die, you can bring him back, okay? "
At this point, Tong Qiao couldn't say anything else. She could only nod and agree.
When Tong Qiao was packing Lu Ziqian's things, she pulled him upstairs with her. She would ask him if he wanted to take the toy later. She would ask him if he wanted to take the pair of shoes later.
Lu Ziqian squatted on the floor and arranged the toys that Tong Qiao had messed up. "If you don't want to take the toys, you can leave them for your sister. Take the clothes and shoes with you."
"Take them all?" Tong Qiao frowned and disagreed. "It's not convenient for you to stay over during the holidays. You should take a few sets of clothes with you. If you're not used to living there, you can come back anytime. It'll save you the trouble of picking things up."
Lu Ziqian wanted to say that he wouldn't come back, but he was afraid that Tong Qiao would be sad, so he didn't say anything. He just nodded obediently. "I'll listen to you."
Tong Qiao turned around and glanced at Lu Ziqian. "You're so obedient?"
"Yeah." Lu Ziqian nodded his little head. Then he sat down and watched Tong Qiao pack his luggage. "Tong Qiao, will you miss me after I leave?"
"I won't miss you." Tong Qiao pursed her lips.
Lu Ziqian said softly, "That's good."
"Huh?" Tong Qiao didn't hear clearly. She turned to look at Lu Ziqian. "What did you say?"
"I said that the bump on your head is ugly. You have to get better soon."
"Yes." Tong Qiao raised her eyebrows slightly and looked up at her forehead. In fact, she didn't see anything. She turned back to pack her things. "I don't despise you, but you despise me."
After a while, Tong Qiao zipped up her suitcase and stood up. She looked in the direction of the bathroom and said, "You don't have to bring any toiletries. Go buy a new set and leave this set at home. It'll be convenient for you to use it when you come back."
"… Okay."
After lunch, Tong Qiao, Lu Jinshen, Lu Meihua, and Fu Zhengyao sent Lu Ziqian and the others to the bus station.
The four-hour journey wasn't too far. Lu Jinshen wanted to drive them, but Xu Dechang didn't agree. He could tell that Lu Jinshen had been very busy recently and looked especially tired.
Before getting into the car, Lu Ziqian said goodbye to Lu Meihua and Fu Zhengyao. The two elders asked Lu Ziqian to visit them more often when he was free. Lu Ziqian nodded in agreement. Then, he said something that made Lu Meihua and Fu Zhengyao feel awkward and sad.
Lu Ziqian said, "Grandpa, Grandma, can you guys reconcile? Divorce isn't fun. "
Lu Meihua's face was cold and she didn't say anything.
Fu Zhengyao felt uncomfortable under Lu Ziqian's stare. He bent down and patted his head. "It's your grandma who doesn't want to play with Grandpa. Grandpa is a man. He can't just stick to her, right?"
Lu Meihua's face darkened. "Fu Zhengyao, what nonsense are you talking to the child?"
Lu Ziqian took Lu Meihua's hand. "Grandma, Grandpa is a man. Can you give him some face?"
Lu Meihua was speechless.
Lu Ziqian took Fu Zhengyao's hand and placed Lu Meihua's hand in Fu Zhengyao's. He looked at him and said, "Grandpa, I'm handing Grandma over to you. You have to hold on tight this time."
Fu Zhengyao blushed and looked at Lu Meihua.
Lu Meihua threw him a cold look and tried to pull her hand out.
Fu Zhengyao clenched his fist and looked at Lu Ziqian with a smile. However, he said to Lu Meihua, "I'll listen to my grandson. I'll hold on tight."
Lu Ziqian walked up to Tong Qiao.
Tong Qiao put her hands in her pockets and looked down at the little guy who only reached her waist. She wanted to see what he was going to say to her.
Lu Ziqian looked up and curled his finger at Tong Qiao. "Come down a little."
"You're so nosy." Tong Qiao said, but she squatted down first. Her eyes were level with Lu Ziqian's. "What do you want to say?"
Lu Ziqian's black grape-like eyes seemed to be colored with a hint of hesitation. In the end, he reached out and hugged Tong Qiao's neck and whispered in her ear, "Don't miss me too much. Take care of yourself."
Tong Qiao felt as if her heart had been hit by something. It was sour and tender at the same time. Her eyes were a little swollen.
She had actually been teased to tears by a child. It was so embarrassing.
Tong Qiao looked up slightly to force back the tears in her eyes. She raised her hand and rubbed the back of Lu Ziqian's head. "Who misses you? Shameless."
Lu Ziqian leaned on Tong Qiao's shoulder with teary eyes. "If you miss me, it means that I miss you too."
"Little devil, what are you talking about? It's not like you're never coming back. "
Lu Ziqian didn't make a sound. He secretly wiped away his tears and only let go of Tong Qiao when his emotions had stabilized.
Lu Ziqian glanced at Lu Jinshen, who was standing beside Tong Qiao in his military uniform. He hesitated for a few seconds before taking a small step towards him. Then he took a few more small steps until he was standing in front of him.
However, Lu Ziqian just lowered his head and didn't say a word.
Tong Qiao held Lu Jinshen's arm and her gaze fell on Lu Ziqian. "Don't you have anything to say to your father?"
Lu Ziqian was silent for two seconds before he looked up at Lu Jinshen. "Don't bully Tong Qiao."
Tong Qiao frowned. "Little devil, why don't you even call me Dad?"
Lu Ziqian clenched his fists so tightly that they turned white. Then he turned and ran towards Xu Dechang.
"Hey …" Tong Qiao wanted to chase after him, but Lu Jinshen pulled her back.
Tong Qiao frowned. "Why are you pulling me back? He … "
"It's time to get in the car, or we'll be late." Lu Jinshen interrupted Tong Qiao.
After Lu Ziqian left, Lu Meihua wanted to shake off Fu Zhengyao's hand. However, Fu Zhengyao followed his grandson's advice and held on tightly. Then he dragged Lu Meihua towards the door. "Let's find a place to talk."
Lu Meihua said, "Fu Zhengyao, let go. I have nothing to talk about with you."
The two of them pulled and pulled as they walked away.
Tong Qiao looked at the two of them and couldn't help but turn to ask Lu Jinshen, "Why did Dad and Mom get a divorce?"
Lu Jinshen had one hand in his trouser pocket and the other around Tong Qiao's waist. "They don't have the same personality."
Tong Qiao raised her eyebrows slightly. "But I can tell that they have feelings for each other."
"Yes. If they didn't have feelings for each other, they wouldn't have been divorced for more than ten years without remarrying."
"Then why can't they accommodate each other and live a good life?"
"My mom is too domineering and doesn't know how to accommodate. My dad is a male chauvinist and doesn't know how to lower his head."
"… Okay."
As the two of them talked, they walked out of the station and towards the carpark. Tong Qiao said, "You look very tired. Why don't you go back to the army and go home to rest?"
Lu Jinshen said, "No, Fang Shengtian's case has already started to close. It has to be closed as soon as possible."
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