Chapter 403 Mismatch
Shang Xingzhou refused to let go, holding Zhou Xiye tightly and crying louder and louder.
Shang Shang and Xiao Zhou were so shocked that their eyes widened as they stared at Shang Xingzhou, their expressions gradually becoming serious.
Bian Suxi was afraid the two children would cry, so she went over and patted Shang Xingzhou: "Alright, if you scare Shang Shang and Xiao Zhou Ji to tears again, I'll skin you alive."
Startled, Shang Xingzhou quickly released Zhou Xiye, wiped away his tears, and muttered softly, "I was just too excited to see my brother-in-law."
After saying that, she pulled Zhou Xiye's hand and led him to sit down on the sofa. Once seated, she wouldn't let go of his hand: "I wasn't home yesterday, and I was so happy to hear you were back when I got back this morning. I wanted to come over, but my mom and aunt stopped me, saying they didn't want to disturb you..."
"Brother-in-law, I'm so happy you're back."
Zhou Xiye shook off his hand with some disgust and sat down a little further away from him.
Shang Xingzhou didn't feel disliked and remained cheerful: "This is really great news! Brother-in-law, where's Yuan Chao? Isn't he coming back?"
Zhou Xiye shook his head: "He's not coming back. He's already withdrawn to the rear and will be recommended to attend military academy at the end of the year."
Shang Xingzhou looked on with envy: "I'm just too useless, I injured my leg. Otherwise, I could have gone back to military academy. I could have stayed in the logistics unit, but I didn't want to sit in an office, it was too boring, so I applied for demobilization."
After being discharged from the military, Shang Xingzhou was assigned to a unit under the Ministry of Commerce. Because he was quick-witted and had a sweet tongue, he was assigned to work in the purchasing department.
The job is relatively easy, but it requires frequent business trips.
Shang Xingzhou really enjoys this job. He likes to travel all over the country and see the world. He treats business trips like a game.
After hearing about Shang Xingzhou's job, Zhou Xiye felt it suited him well: "You're doing well now, and this job suits your personality too."
Shang Xingzhou sighed repeatedly: "That's true, but I still prefer being in the army, even if it's just feeding pigs in the mess hall. I often miss my days in the army now."
Xiao Zhou and Shang Shang, annoyed that Shang Xingzhou kept talking to his father, squeezed between the two of them and hugged Zhou Xiye tightly.
Bian Suxi laughed from the side: "See? Even Xiao Zhouji and Shang Shang complain that you talk too much."
Zhou Xiye then had a moment to greet Bian Suxi and Shang Shiying.
While they were chatting, Zhou Chengzhi and Fang Hua returned. Zhou Chengzhi looked cheerful and much more energetic, appearing at least ten years younger.
As soon as he entered, he said to Shang Shiying and Bian Suxi with some pride, "Look, I told you to remarry soon, but your sister-in-law still disagreed. Now that we're going down there, the people in the neighborhood are making a fuss about it."
Fang Hua pinched his arm angrily: "Alright, you talk too much. Are you feeling smug now?"
Zhou Chengzhi kept saying he dared not, and cheerfully called out to Zhou Xiye to take the two children to the study to chat. Shang Xingzhou also followed, leaving the living room to the women.
Shang Shiying couldn't help but tease Fang Hua a few times, making Fang Hua blush: "Alright, at our age, getting a divorce and getting married is already embarrassing enough, so please stop teasing me."
Shang Shiying laughed and said, "What's the big deal? It just shows that you and Brother Zhou have a good relationship. And after this experience, Brother Zhou won't dare to glare at you anymore."
Fang Hua smiled without saying a word. In the past few years, Zhou Chengzhi had indeed treated her much better. Although he would still glare at her, he also knew to help with some housework.
She knows how to care for people and will discuss things with them.
For her, this was already very satisfying.
When the topic of marriage came up, it turned to Li Simin again, and Shang Shiying got angry: "These past two days, Chen Limin has been coming to my house all the time. This morning she even brought me a bag of apples. Have I never eaten apples before? Why do I need her to bring them to me?"
"Don't think I don't know her intentions. Song Man is divorced, and now she's eyeing my Si Min? And don't blame me for being blunt, but my Si Min would rather stay single for life than marry Song Man."
Fang Hua nodded: "That's true, they are indeed not a good match right now."
Shang Shiying snorted: "Have you met Song Man? When I saw her the other day, she looked much older and extremely haggard. It's obvious that she's not doing well in life. Come to think of it, it's her own fault. She was too arrogant before, and in the end, she married into such a family."
"It's shameful to say it out loud. What kind of people do the girls from the Beijing compound end up marrying?"
It's no wonder she was full of resentment when she brought it up; her own son almost lost his life because of Song Man.
Therefore, she doesn't like Song Man at all now, and even has a lot of prejudice against her.
Finally, he concluded, "Anyway, if Si Min gets entangled with Song Man again after he comes back this time, I will disown him as my son."
Bian Suxi tried to persuade her from the side, "You're just being stubborn. Who can say for sure about the children's affairs? If you really get together, can you really not acknowledge Si Min?"
Shang Shiying gritted his teeth and said, "I don't care. If that happens, I'll die right here in front of them."
Jiang Zhizhi and Fang Hua didn't dare to say a word. When it comes to matters of the heart, who can make decisions except for the people involved?
Fortunately, no one brought up the topic again during lunch, and everyone enjoyed their meal together.
After lunch, Fang Hua arranged for Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye to take the two children to visit several relatives. They had been notified in advance by phone, so there was not much surprise when they met.
After the round of activities, the two who got the most out of the group were Shangshang and Xiaozhouji, who had just celebrated their second birthdays.
The relatives used this as an excuse to give the two children a lot of red envelopes.
After leaving the last relative's house, seeing that it was still early, Jiang Zhizhi suggested going to see Jiang Zhenhua and Song Wanying: "They've been in Beijing recently, and they should know you're back by now."
Zhou Xiye naturally had no objection. He went to the supply and marketing cooperative, bought some things, and then took a bus to visit Jiang Zhenhua and his wife.
The two children had been traveling all afternoon and were very sleepy, so they started sleeping as soon as they got in the car.
He didn't wake up until we got to Jiang Zhenhua's house. Because he hadn't slept enough, he looked listless and unhappy. Even little Zhouji refused to walk and wanted his father to carry him.
The two people carrying the child knocked on the door. Jiang Zhenhua came to open the door and was shocked to see Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi carrying the child. Then, thinking of the two people in the living room, he couldn't help but frown: "Zhizhi, Xiye, please come in. Please don't mind the mess at home."
It's basically just a reminder that there are still two people in the house.
Jiang Zhizhi, not understanding, smiled and said, "I don't mind."
As they were talking, Zhou Xiye carried the child into the door, only to find Jiang Donghua and Sun Xiaoyue sitting in the living room.
Sun Xiaoyue had obviously not heard that Zhou Xiye had returned alive. She jumped up from the sofa in shock and stared at him, "Zhou Xiye!!! Are you a human or a ghost?"
Jiang Donghua was also shocked, and at the same time, somewhat guilty, he stood up, staring at Zhou Xiye without daring to speak...
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