After listening to the analysis of the mother and son, Zhao's father also made up his mind.
“You’re right. That unfilial son has even disowned his parents for another man. How can I expect him to help the Zhao family in the future?”
"Hmph, you're lucky you didn't embarrass yourself!"
He values his reputation above all else. If others knew he had a twisted son, he would be mortified! Therefore, he absolutely cannot let him succeed or become known to more people!
He'd be better off staying quietly in the countryside and living an unknown life.
When Zhao Gang heard that he had made up his mind, he couldn't help but grin.
"Dad, he listens to you and Mom the most. As long as you're assertive and demand that he take me to the new factory to meet the Bai family, he won't dare disobey!"
Mr. Zhao felt relieved, remembering that his second son had always listened to him and his wife.
Her expression relaxed, and she picked up her chopsticks again. "Alright, I know. You have tomorrow off. Your mother and I will go find him. Let's eat first, I'm starving!"
"Okay, okay, Dad, you eat this. Mom, it's your favorite braised pork..."
Having achieved his goal, Zhao Gang was now extremely happy, fawning over the couple and becoming even more determined to help his son get the factory.
The family dreamed about the future.
When I got home that evening, I found two uninvited guests.
Zhao Qiang sat there with a sullen face, keeping the guests company. His two daughters-in-law took the children back to their room, waiting for the three of them to return.
The moment Zhao's parents saw the two of them, they were filled with rage.
Zhao's mother quickly went out to look around and found that no one was around and the neighbors were all at home. She breathed a sigh of relief and quickly closed the door.
Seeing that the gate was closed, Zhao's father finally relaxed his stiff body.
I turned my face away; even glancing at them felt like an eyesore.
"Hmph! What are you doing back here, you wretched child? And you even brought him back? Are you trying to drive this old man to his death?"
Zhao's mother was also furious. "Second son, did the neighbors see you bring him back? You're such a scoundrel!"
Are you trying to make us two old folks lose face in our old age?
Zhao Liang thought he was tough enough, but he didn't expect that his parents' reprimands, which were so severe that they were afraid he would disgrace the Zhao family, would still chill him to the bone.
"Don't worry, no one saw it. Besides, didn't you tell others that I was disobedient and unfilial, and that you've already kicked me out of the Zhao family? Since I'm no longer a member of your family, why bother caring whether I've lost face?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao's father flew into a rage, sweeping the teacup off the table, splashing tea onto Zhao Liang's trouser leg and soaking it.
Ma Pingchuan quickly shielded Zhao Liang and stepped back, but his actions touched a nerve with Zhao's mother.
She screamed and yanked Zhao Liang away, separating the two of them. She raised her hand and started hitting her second son repeatedly, yelling, "You bastard! What did you bring him back for?"
Are you trying to drive me crazy with all this fuss?
Zhao Liang used to let her beat and scold him, but not anymore. Ma Pingchuan felt sorry for him every time he saw him injured. Not wanting his partner to feel sorry for him, he quickly grabbed Zhao's mother's hand and pressed her down to sit.
Ma Pingchuan understood the meaning behind her words, and his expression darkened.
"Uncle Zhao, Aunt Zhao, we've come here today for important business. Please calm down and let's sit down and have a good talk!"
These parents are truly speechless! They haven't seen their son for so long, and instead of showing concern and care, they scold and beat him upon meeting!
Zhao Gang had watched enough of the drama, and he was also afraid that his parents wouldn't prioritize things and might really offend people.
"Mom and Dad, now that our second son is back, he must have something important to tell you. You should have a good talk."
He comforted his parents while gesturing to them with his eyes.
Zhao's parents also realized that they needed Zhao Liang to act as a go-between, so they suppressed their irritation and sat down.
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