Chapter 353 Involvement
Zhou Xiye wanted Zhou Chengzhi's attitude. He originally didn't want to contact Zhou Chengzhi, because once Zhou Chengzhi was involved, it would cause a lot of trouble. However, if he didn't contact Zhou Chengzhi, he wouldn't be able to resolve the matter before he left.
Moreover, there are people behind Bian Zhan.
Zhou Chengzhi got angry and immediately made several phone calls. As a man who had spent his life in the military, his mind was quick. He ordered his men to first investigate the third and fourth sons of the Bian family who were living in other places.
After hanging up the phone, she looked at Zhou Xiye and said, "You don't need to worry about it. It's only a few days. You should spend some quality time with Zhizhi and the children."
Thinking about it, he got angry again: "This Bian Zhan, he doesn't want a good future, he insists on following the old Bian family path, then let him have his way."
Zhou Xiye suddenly spoke up: "After Bian Haishan's incident, what was Bian Congwen doing? He used to be the head of the steel plant, but it seems he was transferred to another unit later. But Bian Congwen's father-in-law still has very powerful connections."
Zhou Chengzhi almost forgot about this person: "Okay, I'll send someone to investigate. If there's nothing else, you can go back and take good care of the children."
Having been taught a lesson by Fang Hua, he now just hopes Zhou Xiye will stay home a little longer, so that if Fang Hua is unhappy, he won't dare to scold his son and will take his anger out on him.
After Zhou Xiye left Zhou Chengzhi's office and went home, Jiang Zhizhi didn't ask any questions. Instead, she discussed with him about going to see Xu Mingyue and Song Dong together.
When Fang Hua heard that the two were about to leave, she asked, "Do you want to bring the kids? If you bring two kids, you won't be able to chat, you'll just be busy looking after them. Why don't you bring Shangshang instead? Shangshang isn't that naughty, and you can chat for a while."
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "I won't take care of the child. I haven't seen Sister Mingyue in a long time, and I want to have a good chat."
Most importantly, the border war issue hasn't been resolved, and she doesn't want to take the child out to risk her life.
Fang Hua immediately nodded: "Yes, yes, you haven't seen each other in a long time. Have a good chat, and I'll take them to play in the yard later, that's the same."
Little Zhou is quite clever. When he saw Jiang Zhizhi changing her shoes, he immediately stretched out his little arms to be held and babbled as he wanted to go out.
Fang Hua quickly hugged him: "Grandma will take Xiao Zhouji to see the fountain and the ducklings later, okay?"
Little Zhou could understand, and happily swayed his little body, no longer caring that his parents were leaving.
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Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi bought pastries and canned goods and went to Song Dong's workplace first.
Song Dong was astonished to see the two of them and became excited as she spoke: "Zhou Xiye, when did you come back?! My God, aren't you surprised to see your two children? You're so lucky, you don't have to do anything and you already have two kids."
A barrage of questions left Zhou Xiye speechless.
Jiang Zhizhi laughed heartily. When she was in postpartum confinement, Xu Mingyue had asked why Zhou Xiye hadn't come back. She said she hadn't told Zhou Xiye yet. Xu Mingyue was very surprised and sighed, thinking how excited Zhou Xiye would be if he knew about the two children.
Song Dong was still very excited: "I'll go to the office to say hello, and then go to my house. It just so happens that your sister-in-law is home today."
Along the way, Song Dong kept nagging Zhou Xiye, lamenting that missing his child's birth was a lifelong regret: "When Tongtong was born, I wasn't home. By the time I came back, Tongtong was almost a year old, and I felt so regretful. Luckily, I was there when Yueyue was born..."
Jiang Zhizhi smiled and said, "Brother Song Dong, please stop talking. Zhou Xiye already feels guilty, and if you say that, he will feel even more guilty."
Song Dong laughed and said, "That's exactly what we want to do to make him feel guilty. Otherwise, he won't know how difficult it is for you to raise two children on your own."
Jiang Zhizhi quickly explained, "It's not difficult at all. With my mother-in-law and the others helping me, it's much easier for me."
Upon hearing this, Song Dong quickly stopped her, saying, "Alright, alright, I know Aunt Fanghua is a good person. When we get home, please don't tell your sister-in-law anything. Don't discuss mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues."
Zhou Xiye asked in surprise, "After all these years, your aunt and sister-in-law's relationship hasn't improved?"
Song Dong sighed: "How can we ease the tension? It feels like we've become natural enemies. My mother wasn't feeling well last year and was hospitalized. I took care of her for two days, hoping to use that time to ease the tension, but Mingyue refused to go to the hospital either. I can understand, after all, my mother was very unreasonable before."
"There are very few people like Aunt Fang Hua who can reflect on their own actions while also considering things from the other person's perspective. That's why she and Zhizhi get along so well."
After saying that, he laughed self-deprecatingly: "My mom is really stubborn. Even though her health isn't good now, she's still just as stubborn."
Zhou Xiye didn't say much, but Jiang Zhizhi knew that over the years, Chen Limin not only didn't think she was wrong, but also felt that the children were selfish, and even said that raising sons and daughters was useless, and that none of them listened to her once they grew up.
Xu Mingyue is off today. In the spring, she was transferred to the Central Academy of Drama as a teacher. Originally, it was intended for her to continue performing on stage, but she felt that she was too old and could no longer sing with that clear and pure feeling.
The academy was unwilling to let go of such a promising talent as her. Her potential was wasted in those years; otherwise, Xu Mingyue would definitely have achieved great success on the theatrical stage.
Finally, a meeting was held to discuss the matter, and Xu Mingyue was asked if she would be willing to become a teacher at the school.
Xu Mingyue thought about it and agreed. This way, she wouldn't have to leave the industry she loved, and she wouldn't have to worry about being disliked or rejected by the public after not performing on stage for many years.
Jiang Zhizhi felt that Xu Mingyue's temperament had changed after she became a university teacher, exuding a gentle and intellectual beauty.
Xu Mingyue was also surprised to see Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi arrive: "When did Xiye come back? Zhizhi, why didn't you bring the child with you?"
As he spoke, he urged the two to sit down quickly. After making tea, he busied himself with cooking: "Perfect timing. I bought a fish this morning. I'll make you a braised fish for lunch."
Jiang Zhizhi followed Xu Mingyue to the water room to pick vegetables and wash fish together.
Zhou Xiye and Song Dong were left in the room.
Song Dong poured Zhou Xiye another glass of water: "Did you come to see me today for something else?"
Zhou Xiye hadn't intended to trouble Song Dong, but since he had asked, he didn't beat around the bush and briefly explained the border war situation.
Song Dong was surprised: "He's back? But even if he doesn't retire, his future won't be easy. His father's problems are still very serious, and... you mean, Wang Qinglan was taken care of in the mental hospital?"
Zhou Xiye nodded: "Yes, and I feel that the person behind this might be related to the person who switched Uncle Jiang's daughter."
Song Dong frowned: "Is this really going to get this involved? I'll have someone look into the mental hospital situation; I haven't paid much attention to it over the years."
Zhou Xiye then asked about Bian Congwen. Song Dong thought for a long time and said, "I met Bian Congwen the year before last. He's the top leader in Zhangbei now. Bian Haishan's matter doesn't affect him much. After all, Bian Haishan committed suicide to protect him before the incident."
"So, you suspect that Bian Congwen was also involved?"
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