Chen Zhaodi accompanied Chang Huaying to Hong Kong to prepare for childbirth.
Chang Huaying's work was not delayed. Chang Rihui Company has cooperation with universities in Hong Kong and needs her expertise in this area.
Chen Zhaodi was worried about Granny Chang's arrangements: "So, during this period, your grandmother can only be sent to your second uncle's house?"
Throughout the year, Chen Zhaodi spent more time with Granny Chang than with her husband, Chang Hongbing, so the sudden separation felt rather unpleasant.
Although reluctant, Chen Zhaodi had to prioritize her daughter's pregnancy and need her.
Chen Zhaodi worriedly said, "Will your grandma be heartbroken if she finds out? We're together all the time, and we even go grocery shopping together when the weather is nice. I don't know if your grandma has had a smile on her face lately..."
Talking to himself.
Chang Huaying chuckled: Mom, your worries are unnecessary!
If you were to ask Grandma who her favorite person in the world is, she would answer...
It must be the US and UK!
Grandma was too busy laughing to even think about it.
Chen Zhaodi and Zhou Hongyu agreed that she would tell Granny Chang about her decision when she got home. After saying that, she quickly left the room, afraid that seeing Granny Chang's tears would make her waver.
Chang Huaying: No!
Chen Zhaodi waited anxiously in the living room for a while, then took Chang Huaying's hand and said, "Huaying, let me go in and see if your grandma is crying inside."
Chang Huaying: Hehe, Mom, you're probably going to be disappointed!
Chen Zhaodi pushed open the door with worry. Granny Chang had already packed her luggage and waved with a smile when she saw Chen Zhaodi.
"Zhao Di, shall we go over now?"
Chen Zhaodi: Hehe, you're just being presumptuous!
Chang Shuying brought Chang Meiying to take Granny Chang home, but Granny Chang got into the car without even turning her head.
Whenever Chang Meiying is present, anyone who wants to speak to her has to step aside.
Chen Zhaodi watched Granny Chang leave with a smile on her face, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and sighed forlornly.
These people are all heartless...
Chang Hongbing's mother went to his younger brother's house, and his wife, daughter, and unborn grandson were about to leave for another place. Suddenly, Chang Hongbing realized that he had been left behind.
When Chang Hongbing returned from outside, he turned around and looked at the house, which suddenly felt deserted. He hurriedly ran to Chen Zhaodi and asked, "So what are my arrangements?"
"You're going too?"
After saying that, Chen Zhaodi frowned and said, "You can't go! You don't know how to take care of people, what would you do there? You're unfamiliar with Hong Kong, do you expect Huaying to spare any effort to take care of you? Don't even think about it!"
I wasn't planning on going.
But you can't leave me out either.
What about me?
How should I arrange this?
Chang Hongbing looked at Chen Zhaodi expectantly, but Chen Zhaodi shook her head irritably: "Who wants to care about you! You want to go with Mom? No way! Xingwang is often not home, there aren't many men around, it would be too embarrassing for you to go, you'd just be causing trouble for them!"
If Mom doesn't work, try Dad?
Chang Hongbing pointed to himself: "Then should I go find Dad?"
The Shuangdong Hutong was being demolished, and the neighbors were all moved into resettlement housing, including Old Man Chang.
His two daughters-in-law were unwilling to talk to him, and he was sensible enough not to make a fuss about living together. At first, he wanted to live with his two daughters for a while.
Chang Lanhua and her sisters resented him for not giving them a share of the property, disagreed with his decision, and said many hurtful things. He was so angry that he stayed in bed for several days after returning from his two daughters' homes, and no one paid any attention to him, which made him even angrier!
Chen Zhaodi glanced at Chang Hongbing and said, "Your legs are your own, you can go wherever you want. If you have the energy, you can even go live with your son!"
...
Chang Hongbing touched his non-existent beard and blushed: "I'm going to live with Dad, and I can take care of him too!"
"as you like!"
Chen Zhaodi casually abandoned him and turned to busy herself with packing her luggage for Hong Kong.
*
On the day Chang Huaying and the others set off, Chang Hongbing carried a small bag to seek refuge with Old Man Chang.
They were not informed beforehand.
So, after hearing his purpose, Old Man Chang hummed unhappily.
"Why didn't you say so earlier! My wife went to see Mei-ying. Why can't I do it? You're useless! You've ruined my important business!"
Now it's too late to make excuses; this useless son of mine.
Chang Hongbing, feeling embarrassed, tried to find something to ease the awkwardness: "Dad, I see your clothes are all thrown around carelessly, let me tidy them up for you!"
Old Chang nodded nonchalantly, then turned and went downstairs to play cards.
He didn't care about Chang Hongbing at all.
Chang Hongbing helped tidy up the messy house. Old Man Chang lived alone and left his things lying around. By the time Chang Hongbing finished, it was mealtime, and the aroma of food filled every household.
With the limited ingredients he had, Chang Hongbing cooked a simple meal, turned off the gas, and went downstairs to find Old Man Chang to go home for dinner.
A group of old men were engrossed in playing cards, occasionally making a racket.
When Chang Hongbing came downstairs and saw this group of people, his eardrums were shaken.
Liu Xiaoguai stood out among the group of old men. There were few young people, and he was the youngest among them. Liu Xiaoguai threw his cards, slammed his fist on the table, and roared at the top of his lungs.
Chang Hongbing shook his head in disbelief, then shifted his gaze slightly and saw Old Man Chang sitting opposite Liu Xiaoguai.
Old Chang clutched the cards like precious treasures, afraid of being seen, and roared until his face turned red, his neck thickened, and he was even more breathless.
Chang Hongbing squeezed in, and after they finished their round, he quickly went up to Old Man Chang and called out, "Dad, let's go home, I've made dinner!"
The old men couldn't help but praise Chang Hongbing, this filial son.
Old Chang couldn't bring himself to say no, and stood up unhappily: "Fine, I'm going home for dinner, you save me a seat!"
Not just anyone can play cards here; he's one of the best players in the area.
Chang Hongbing felt a little guilty and was urging by those around him to sit down. Across from him, Liu Xiaoguai couldn't help but laugh at his naive appearance. Luckily, the bet wasn't money, otherwise Chang Hongbing would have been left with nothing but his underwear.
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