Chapter 36 My brother is handsome, and Zhizhi likes him.
Aunt Qin immediately started by shirking responsibility.
The former political commissar's iron-faced expression showed no emotion, but he waved his hand and said, "You go back first, I'll take him back later."
Aunt Qin pursed her lips and muttered under her breath, "Then you should remember to have a good talk with him. If he keeps running around like this every day, how am I supposed to keep my job?"
With that, she turned and left.
The former political commissar slowly walked into the Jiang family's living room, his tone much gentler, "Are you all eating?"
"Political Commissar," Jiang Anchao quickly stood up and explained, "Zhizhi brought Yuanhui back, and I was thinking of having the child eat here. Is that causing you any trouble?"
The former political commissar was about to scold his son, but he suddenly froze when he saw the smile on his son's face.
He felt that his son was a little unfamiliar, and seemed less lifeless than before.
Xiao Hui hasn't laughed like this in so long...
Commissar Yuan was filled with mixed emotions. He casually waved his hand and said, "Sit down, sit down. What's the trouble? You know my Yuan Hui has an eye problem. I'm just worried that he'll be disliked when he goes out. I should be the one asking if I'm causing you any trouble."
Upon hearing his father's words, Yuan Hui's face turned deathly pale, and even his smile vanished.
Sang Zhizhi noticed that the handsome brother's expression was off, so she quickly waved her hand, "The handsome brother is such a nice person. He even gave Zhizhi candy. We all like him. He's not disliked by anyone."
The former political commissar was stunned for a moment, and then realized that his words had hurt the child's self-esteem.
A flicker of guilt crossed his eyes, and he nodded sheepishly, "Ah, ah, is that so..."
Jiang Anchao quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Why don't you share a bite?"
The former political commissar quickly declined, "Oh, no, no, no, I won't trouble you any further, I really won't eat!"
Sang Zhizhi jumped off the stool and ran to the kitchen to get clean bowls and chopsticks, which she then placed on the table.
The little cub's chubby face was round like a glutinous rice ball. It raised its fluffy head, and its big, bright eyes made people's hearts melt.
"I want to eat, I want to eat, Mommy! I need to eat my fill so I can grow tall!"
Although Yuan Hui was a little uncomfortable, he took the initiative for once, saying, "Dad, you always eat whatever you can find when Mom isn't home. Since your aunt and uncle have invited you so warmly, please don't refuse. Sit down."
"Yes, yes." Deng Qiu affectionately patted Yuan Hui's head, her tone gentle yet intellectual. "The noodles are fresh out of the pot and still piping hot. Please consider this a taste of my cooking."
As he spoke, he went to get a plate of spicy and sour cucumbers, along with fried peanuts.
Jiang An chuckled, "My wife's pickled vegetables are especially delicious, how about we have a couple?"
"Sigh... Alright then, I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law."
The former political commissar couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Although many of his subordinates invited him to drink, he refused almost all of them.
This is the first time I've ever had lunch at someone else's house.
I feel really bad about it.
Deng Qiu served him a full bowl of noodles. The chewy and smooth noodles were paired with green pepper and egg sauce, which looked fresh and delicious. A spoonful of chili oil was poured on top, making it look very appetizing.
The former political commissar hadn't eaten breakfast, but seeing such appetizing food, he couldn't resist picking up his chopsticks and taking a bite.
At first, he felt a little awkward, but after a hot, home-cooked meal, his stomach was warmed, and he instantly understood why his son had taken the initiative to ask him to stay.
"Sister-in-law, your cooking is really, really good!"
Yuan Tengzhen rarely praised someone so directly, which shows that Deng Qiu's skills were indeed among the best in the family compound.
At first, he didn't understand why Jiang Anchao, who was so young and promising, would marry a divorced woman.
Now I understand. Look at that man's wife, she's not only beautiful, but also virtuous. She takes such good care of his two sons, and their daughter is fair-skinned, cute, and lovable.
Yuan Tengzhen sighed as he recalled the cold and quiet atmosphere in his home.
My wife never cooks in order to maintain her figure for her performances. When she was pregnant with Yuanhui, she refused to eat much for fear of losing her figure. Who knew that the child would be blind after birth?
This became a source of anxiety for the couple, making her even more reluctant to go home.
Compare your own home to the servants who cook; where is the atmosphere of a home?
Jiang Anchao poured him a glass of wine. "Yuan Hui and Zhi Zhi get along well. It's not good for the child to stay at home all the time. Why don't you let him come over when you're free? Anyway, we have a lot of kids, it's become a children's den."
"Yuan Hui is too introverted, and it's inconvenient for him to come out like this..."
After downing a glass of wine, Yuan Tengzhen seemed to open up and start talking.
"Besides, Aunt Qin made a huge fuss when he went out today. It's not easy to find a nanny, and if Yuan Hui has to go out every day, Aunt Qin will definitely quit."
This is his only son, how could he not love him?
It's just that nannies are hard to find these days, and I had to pay Aunt Qin a lot of money to barely keep her.
Yuan Hui lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Dad, I've caused you trouble."
He knew he was a burden wherever he went; his mother didn't like him, and his father didn't have time for him.
Although he really wanted to play with Zhizhi, he thought it best not to cause trouble for others, as it would only annoy them.
Sang Zhizhi walked over carrying her snack box and grabbed a handful of roasted walnuts for the delivery guy.
Then she sat down on her little stool and started cracking walnuts.
When she heard the adults talking, she raised her little head and said in a childish voice:
"But it's not troublesome for Brother Yuanhui. Zhizhi can have the older and younger brothers help him come to my house to play, and then we can take him back home afterwards~"
She placed the peeled walnut kernels into Yuan Hui's palm, saying, "Brother is handsome, Zhizhi likes them, here are some walnuts for you."
Yuan Hui held the walnut in his palm, a warm feeling washing over him.
No one has ever peeled a walnut for him.
Aunt Qin always found it troublesome, so she didn't like to make him these snacks.
Yuan Hui finally mustered up her courage, "Dad... we can't just eat for free, how about I bring some chocolate from home for Zhizhi next time?"
next time?
This was the first time Yuan Tengzhen had heard his son say he wanted to come over next time.
His eyes were burning hot, and his heart was filled with a complex mix of emotions.
His son has been withdrawn since childhood because he is blind, but he knows that his son is sensible.
He never makes unreasonable demands.
This time he tried so hard to come back, and I couldn't bring myself to refuse.
Jiang Anchao saw the political commissar's predicament and took the initiative to smile and say, "Let the children resolve their own affairs. Brother Yuan... you can't stay with him forever."
As he spoke, he deliberately turned to look at his three little ones, "When Yuan Hui comes, you have to take care of him. Otherwise, if he gets hurt, he won't come next time."
Sang Zhizhi's eyes lit up. "Yes! Zhizhi got it! Zhizhi will do it!"
Zhenwei received a chocolate candy and grinned sheepishly, "If Yuanhui falls, I'll be his cushion!"
Yuan Hui gave him chocolate candy; the candy was nice, and so was the brother!
Seeing that his younger siblings had no objections, Gansu nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, Dad, I'll take good care of them."
The former political commissar was now truly beyond reproach, and the children were all so enthusiastic in their welcome.
If he doesn't let his son come over to play, then he, as a father, is being too heartless.
Yuan Tengzhen gripped his wine glass tightly and drank it all in one gulp. "Alright, I'll go back and talk to Aunt Qin, but she has a bad temper and might not be happy."
Is Aunt Qin the nanny who had such a bad attitude just now?
She takes care of the handsome older brother, but doesn't do anything for him even though she gets paid, and she's very impatient with him.
Sang Zhizhi sighed.
This is really troublesome...
Huh?
Her eyes suddenly lit up. If she could cure the handsome boy's eyes, wouldn't he be able to come and play anytime?!
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