Old Chen and Liang Meijuan left Jianye at 10 o 'clock in the morning and arrived at Harbor City around 2 o' clock in the afternoon. Seeing that her neighbors were back, the chubby Aunt Xia was very happy. She immediately brought the members of the Gossip Committee of Haining Community to greet them.
They were all middle-aged women around 50 years old. They angrily scolded those who spread the rumors while helping Liang Meijuan pack her luggage.
Chen Zhaojun shook his head. Those rumors were probably spread by these older women. The point was that they didn't realize it themselves.
"Well … You can have a seat at home."
Chen Zhaojun stood up and said, "It's almost time to go to work. I'll go to work."
"Okay, okay. You don't have to buy groceries tonight. Come to our house for dinner."
More than one neighbor invited them like this. They didn't start to flatter Empress Dowager Liang because Chen Hansheng was rich now. They were really close to each other because they were old neighbors and had become relatives.
After Chen Zhaojun went downstairs, he didn't really go to work. Instead, he walked along the river bank and finally walked to Cangwu Community.
He was going to have a talk with Xiao Hongwei. Chen Zhaojun used to be a "small fish". Even after his son broke up with Little Yu 'er, he could still see that there were still feelings between them.
The breakup should be a last resort.
Therefore, Old Chen had been waiting for the day when Chen Hansheng and Xiao Rongyu recovered their relationship.
At the same time, he was also very curious about the reason why Little Yu 'er said "I don't love Chen Hansheng" against her will.
It wasn't until the Spring Festival in Jianye that Old Chen suddenly realized that Chen Hansheng's two-timing had been exposed when he saw his other daughter-in-law, Shen Youchu.
If that was the case, then it could explain why Little Yu 'er left Hansheng reluctantly.
However, if that was the case, Chen Hansheng and Little Yu 'er would never get back together again.
Old Chen did not tell this discovery to Empress Dowager Liang. When he was leaving, he seriously reminded Chen Hansheng — — Let bygones be bygones. You chose Shen Youchu this time, so don't cause any more trouble.
As for the relationship with the Xiao family, Chen Zhaojun decided to deal with it himself. Perhaps Xiao Hongwei would say something unpleasant, but Old Chen was willing to "clean up" Chen Hansheng's mess.
This was the work of a father behind the scenes. Although Empress Dowager Liang was noisy and Chen Hansheng was arrogant outside, they all knew that the generous and wise Old Chen was the spiritual pillar of this family.
After dialing Xiao Hongwei's number, Chen Zhaojun hesitated between "Old Xiao" and "Director Xiao". However, thinking that Chen Hansheng and Shen Youchu had already confirmed their relationship, he still chose "Director Xiao".
"Chief Xiao."
Chen Zhaojun said politely, "Happy New Year. Are you free now? There's a tea place near Cangwu Green Garden. I would like to report to you about my work."
This was a very official way of speaking. It was polite, but there was a sense of distance. If it was "Old Xiao", it would probably be a form of address between friends.
Chen Zhaojun was prepared to be rejected, but to his surprise, Xiao Hongwei remained silent for a while. Finally, he exhaled and said, "Let's not go to the tea room. There's already good tea at home. Lv Yuqing and Little Yu 'er are visiting relatives. Besides, as a district office director, do you need to report to me? Old Chen, there's no need to be so polite."
“？”
A question mark appeared in Chen Zhaojun's mind. He and Xiao Hongwei were officials who had been in the system for many years. They had a very accurate grasp of the subtext of communication.
Not only did Xiao Hongwei not reject him, he even invited him to his house. If the two families were still in-laws, it would be normal. However, the current situation did not conform to common sense.
"Alright, I'll go over now."
Although his heart was full of doubts, Chen Zhaojun still agreed. When he arrived at Xiao Hongwei's house, he found that Xiao Hongwei had already made a pot of tea.
A small handful of tea leaves were freely stretching and settling in the glass pot. The steam rose up along with the tea fragrance. The afternoon sun shone in from outside the window. Because of the "Fu" sticker, a hollow "Xi" character was formed on the floor.
Such a situation should have warmed people's hearts. However, Xiao Hongwei's spirit was not good. His two straight eyebrows were tightly knitted. His originally neat hair was also a little messy at this moment. His eyes were slightly dark. It seemed that he had accumulated a lot of pressure.
The image of "Daniel Wu from Harbor City" had disappeared. He looked more like an ordinary middle-aged father.
Chen Zhaojun put down the fruit in his hand. He specially went to the supermarket to buy this fruit. In his heart, he was thinking about what happened to Old Xiao.
Work?
I haven't heard of any changes in his position.
Family?
Even if he quarreled with Lv Yuqing, he wouldn't behave like this.
Could it be?
Is it because of Little Yu 'er?
… …
"It must be because of Little Yu 'er."
Chen Zhaojun knew in his heart. He was also a father, so he could understand that a father was worried about his child. He also felt the same way about Chen Hansheng.
However, what could have happened to Little Yu 'er?
"Old Chen, why did you specially buy fruits?"
Xiao Hongwei took out a clean glass cup. While pouring tea for Chen Zhaojun, he said calmly, "Your son always comes empty-handed when he comes over. The most annoying thing is that he would even take away some of my treasured cigarettes and wine, saying that he would bring them back home to show filial piety to you."
"… …"
Chen Zhaojun felt a little embarrassed. This is really Chen Hansheng's style.
"Have some tea. Actually, even if you didn't look for me today, I was planning to look for you."
Xiao Hongwei moved the cup over and looked at Old Chen.
Chen Zhaojun's heart skipped a beat. In the next few minutes, the living room was very quiet. The two fathers were quietly drinking tea, each with their own thoughts.
Naturally, Chen Zhaojun felt guilty. If his guess was correct, then the breakup was all Chen Hansheng's fault. Therefore, he planned to express three meanings. First, he regretted that Chen Hansheng and Little Yu 'er didn't get to the end. Second, he apologized on behalf of Chen Hansheng. Third, he wished Little Yu' er a better life in the future.
Just as he was organizing his words, Xiao Hongwei spoke first.
"Old Chen."
Xiao Hongwei put down the teacup. "After Little Yu 'er starts school, she plans to go to the US."
"Is it because of the international marriage lawsuit?"
Chen Zhaojun knew about this.
"Yes."
Xiao Hongwei nodded. He stared at the family photo on the wall and suddenly fell silent again.
In the photo, Xiao Rongyu's smile was like a flower. Her dimples were deep and charming. Old Chen's eyes gradually became gentle.
Chen Zhaojun didn't disturb him. After a while, Xiao Hongwei took the initiative to say, "It's difficult for Old Lu and me to go abroad now, so I want to ask Hansheng to help take care of us. After we finish the procedures, someone else will take care of us."
"Ah?"
Chen Zhaojun frowned. He didn't expect Xiao Hongwei to discuss this matter with him.
But they had broken up. Besides, Chen Hansheng had chosen to be with Shen Youchu. This was not suitable.
Chen Hansheng couldn't fall into endless emotional entanglements. Old Chen was about to tactfully refuse when Xiao Hongwei suddenly said, "You are a father, and I am also a father. We are all doing this for our children. Can't Chen Hansheng do something for your children?"
"What, what, what?"
Chen Zhaojun wasn't a fool. He understood the meaning of this sentence.
At this moment, Old Chen experienced what it meant to be struck by a bolt from the blue, what it meant to be short of breath, and what it meant to have his heart stuck in his throat. He was stunned for a long time. Not only was his expression surprised, but even his arms and legs began to tremble uncontrollably.
"You, you mean …"
Chen Zhaojun couldn't wait to confirm it, but he couldn't calm his tongue. He stuttered.
"Little Yu'er should be pregnant. She hasn't realized it yet."
In the end, it was Old Chen who gave the answer.
When Xiao Hongwei said this sentence, his voice was actually a little choked. The pearl in his palm was pregnant. As a father, he had the most complicated feelings.
In particular, Chen Hansheng and Little Yu'er had just broken up. What should he do?
… ….
(The "father" in the title actually represented three people. The plot later started to become more intense. Thank you very much.)
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