That day, after get off work as usual, Huo Weiguo went shopping for groceries before going home.
Ever since his wife was diagnosed with insanity in the military district, he has been absent-minded all day long. Housework like this, which should be done by women, fell on him, a grown man.
At the end of the shift, the tube-shaped building was bustling with activity, and women from every household were busy in the public kitchen. The Huo family is located at the other end of the corridor, and I pass by here every day.
"Oh my god, Huo Ren went shopping for groceries again today?"
"I think Tian Cuifen is really lucky. Although her brain is broken, she has a good eye for men. Huo Ren is family-oriented and considerate, and he never leaves her."
"That's right. My man can just lie down on the bed after get off work. He won't even help him if the soy sauce bottle falls over. He's so lazy. If he can learn even half of what you said, I'll be so happy."
…
Listening to the compliments from all sides was probably the only moment when Huo Weiguo felt comforted and contented.
But at this moment, a discordant voice suddenly interrupted from the side: "Huo Ren, why hasn't your Heidan come back yet? I saw him at the supply and marketing cooperative."
Huo Weiguo's heart skipped a beat and a hint of resentment suddenly appeared in his pupils. The eldest son is back? When did it happen?
With an elegant smile still on his face, he stopped and turned sideways so that he could look Widow Ma in the eye.
"It's been three or four o'clock since 꿗꿢, and Heidan hasn't come back yet. Could it be that he hasn't been home for too long and can't find the way home?" Widow Ma covered her mouth and laughed with glee.
In an instant, except for the clanging and banging sounds of cooking and cutting vegetables, all other sounds in the kitchen disappeared instantly.
The gossipy neighbors looked at each other, what? Huo Donglin is back!
How could a team leader not be able to find the way? Even if he couldn’t find the way, couldn’t he ask for directions?
It's obvious that he doesn't plan to go back home to see his parents!
Could it be that the rumors were true, that Huo Donglin had completely severed ties with Huo Ren's family for the sake of his wife and children?
In just half a minute, Huo Weiguo's dignity and glory that he tried so hard to maintain were almost exposed.
The smile on his face could hardly be maintained. Huo Weiguo heard his own voice saying briskly, "Heidan has official business this time. He will come back after he finishes it."
Widow Ma insisted: "This is the first time I've heard of someone bringing his wife and children with him on an official mission. They bought some snacks and fruits at the supply and marketing cooperative. My goodness, there were so many that they could hardly lift them with their hands."
She paused for a moment, then slapped her mouth, "Look at my mouth. Everyone knows that you are bullying your eldest daughter-in-law and coveting your in-laws' house and job. You have done so many bad things. How could your wife, who loves you so much, come back to recognize you?"
After hearing such explosive news, although everyone felt very excited, they did not dare to discuss it at all, and even wanted to shrink into the cracks in the ground to reduce their presence.
Huo Weiguo was the director of a garment factory after all, and it was not worth it for him to tell them some gossip and give them men's shoes to wear.
In their imagination, Huo Weiguo's face must have been dark and ugly.
However, it is not...
Even though the fig leaf was torn off by Widow Ma, Huo Weiguo was still the elegant and graceful Huo Boren. He nodded in a good temper without any unnecessary arguments.
But at the moment of turning and leaving, a pair of eyes beneath the black-framed lenses appeared dark, sharp, and full of hostility.
"Bah!" Widow Ma rolled her eyes.
This was not over yet. In an instant, the wind direction suddenly changed, and everyone began to sympathize with Huo Weiguo, whose back was lonely.
There is no other reason, it’s because Huo Weiguo had created his image so successfully in the past.
"All the bad things were done by Tian Cuifen when she was mentally ill. Huo Ren was completely implicated by her. He is so innocent and pitiful."
"Yeah, Huo Bairen is a grown man, so how could he understand all the twists and turns? For no apparent reason, his eldest son left the family. He must be very sad."
"Huo Ren is already pitiful enough, widow Ma, please stop making trouble here."
Widow Ma: “…”
Damn it, she's so pissed off, are these old ladies blind?
Isn’t Tian Cuifen the most pitiful one?
He worked like a slave for the Huo family in the first half of his life, and now he has to take the blame when something goes wrong.
Huo Weiguo is a grown man with a black heart. How can he be pitiful and innocent? !
On the other hand.
A group of onlookers were arguing endlessly, and Huo Weiguo unlocked the door and returned home.
In early February, night falls later than in winter. It was still bright outside, but the room was dark and the curtains were all drawn.
After closing the door, he was so angry that he threw the dishes in his hand to the ground. The loud noise startled Huo Jianjun who was in the second bedroom.
He ran out in his slippers, fastening his belt with one hand, "Dad, you're back? I'll call Mom to get up and cook."
The room was dark and I couldn't see Huo Weiguo's expression clearly.
He walked past him as usual, intending to go to the bedroom to call Tian Cuifen, when his arm was suddenly grabbed by a hand.
"Dad?" Huo Jianjun turned his head and found that his father's face was as dark as snow. His scalp instantly went numb.
"What happened in the military area? What are you hiding from me?" Huo Weiguo clenched his teeth tightly. "Why is it that Chunfang has been married for so long, and there is no news at all? Not even a phone call?"
Huo Jianjun didn't know anything and screamed in pain: "Mom, Mom, come out quickly, Dad is beating me to death!"
This shout startled Tian Cuifen, and her chaotic brain regained some clarity. She ran out barefoot without even putting on her shoes.
She only has Jianjun as her child...
"Why did you hit the child for no reason? Jianjun has been very well behaved recently and hasn't been hanging around outside."
Huo Weiguo got angry when he heard this. His son did not go out to mess around, because he did not even have a job and only relied on his parents. He was spoiled by his wife and became a complete loser!
Thinking of this, he slapped Huo Jianjun on the cheek, and couldn't help but slap him again with his backhand.
"Old Huo, are you crazy?" Tian Cuifen screamed and rushed forward to stop him.
But her husband frightened her on the spot with one sentence: "Heidan returned to Qu County today, and he is here to settle accounts with you. You should call Chunfang immediately and ask her battalion commander husband to help and say a few words to him."
Tian Cuifen's head exploded instantly, buzzing, and she blurted out: "What should I do? Chunfang didn't marry a battalion commander. She eloped with a soldier. And..."
She suddenly covered her mouth.
"What?"
Huo Weiguo felt like the sky was falling.
This time when the wife went to the military region, not only did she not repair her relationship with the head of the regiment's son, but the relationship became even more strained, and her daughter also did all kinds of shameful things.
No wonder the eldest son doesn’t return home.
I see!
"Why didn't you tell me such a serious matter earlier?" Huo Weiguo was so angry that he pushed his son away and stretched out his hand to strangle Tian Cuifen's neck, his red eyes filled with violence and anger.
"You idiot! You foolish woman!!"
That's a son who became the head of a regiment.
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