After the meal, with the Tang family father and son reluctant to leave, the mother and daughter left the village in a low-key manner and rushed to the county town. They took out the train tickets they had bought in advance and successfully boarded the train to the provincial capital.
That afternoon, the old couple of the Xu family successfully arrived at the provincial capital railway station and began to look for their son.
Before boarding the train, the old couple called Xu Zhenhua, told him their arrival time, and concealed the fact that their home had been burglarized.
Just as the two of them were wandering around like headless flies, Xu Zhenhua's voice suddenly came to their ears.
"Mom and Dad, I'm here."
The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xu Zhenhua standing not far away. Next to him stood a pretty woman. They thought this was their daughter-in-law whom they had never met before.
The old couple excitedly squeezed towards Xu Zhenhua. As soon as they got next to their son, Bai Xiuying hugged him and burst into tears.
It was not until the moment she actually held her son in her arms that Bai Xiuying's heart finally settled down.
"Wow...you unfilial son, if you were okay, why didn't you report to your family earlier? Do you know how sad your father and I were when we learned of your death?"
Looking at his mother crying, Xu Zhenhua felt bad too.
Xu Zhenhua's eyes were red as he gently patted his mother's back and said soothingly:
"Mom, I'm an unfilial son, but I can't help it. Our team lost contact with the army while on a mission. The leader thought we were gone due to an accident, so he notified our families. By the time we returned after overcoming numerous dangers, it was already three months later. In addition, I was seriously injured at the time, and it took me a long time to fully recover..."
What Xu Zhenhua said was true and false, because if he really wanted to inform his family, he would not have to wait until now. He could have called home within two days after waking up.
But he didn't fight. Instead, he waited until he was about to get married before notifying Xu Dingbang and the others.
This is because Xu Zhenhua was short of money, otherwise he would not want to notify his family at all.
Let his family think that he has really sacrificed himself. This way, he will not have to worry about being discovered, and he and his wife can live a peaceful life together.
Bai Xiuying and Xu Dingbang were skeptical about their son's words, but now they only had a few dollars left on them.
In addition, since such a strange thing happened at home, they did not investigate it any further. After all, they still had to rely on their son for their livelihood.
Bai Xiuying's eyes were red. "My poor son, you have suffered."
After a heart-to-heart talk, Xu Zhenhua looked at his parents with empty hands with curiosity. Knowing his parents, he knew they would not come empty-handed this time.
But now the facts are in front of us. Not only did my parents come empty-handed, they didn’t even bring a change of clothes. What’s going on?
He pretended to be confused and asked, "Dad, Mom, where are your luggage?"
Bai Xiuying heard this and replied somewhat unnaturally: "This is a long story. Please take your father and me back first. We will talk about it slowly when we get back."
Bai Xiuying and Xu Dingbang discussed the incident of the house being robbed on the train.
Don't mention this matter after seeing your son. Even if your son asks, you can't tell him. At least wait until your son has settled them down.
Otherwise, if their son and new daughter-in-law knew that they came empty-handed, what would happen if they ignored the old couple?
While this possibility is small, it is not completely impossible.
If their son really didn't care about them, they could indeed threaten him with his future, but that would be too embarrassing.
Xu Zhenhua had no doubts. Wu Lifang, who was standing beside him, thought about the money in the old couple's hands and spoke enthusiastically, "Yes, Zhenhua, Dad and Mom have worked hard on this journey. Let's take them home to rest first."
"good."
After taking the bus and walking all the way, the four of them finally arrived at the house rented by Xu Zhenhua and his wife.
Xu Zhenhua is only a company commander now, and certainly does not meet the standards for accompanying the army, so he can only rent a house near the staff housing complex.
As soon as the four of them sat down, Xu Zhenhua couldn't wait to ask, "Dad, Mom, did something happen? Why didn't you bring even a change of clothes this time?"
Bai Xiuying looked at the small courtyard where her son rented, and the uneasiness in her heart eased a little.
There are two rooms in this courtyard, one for her son and his wife, and one for her and the old man.
However, before Bai Xiuying could even sit down, she heard Xu Zhenhua's anxious voice. She glanced at the old man with an unnatural expression, and seeing that he had no intention of speaking, she sighed softly and said,
"Originally, your father and I packed our luggage yesterday, and mother not only prepared your favorite food..."
When Bai Xiuying opened her mouth, Xu Zhenhua's temples couldn't help but throb. Just as he expected, after talking for two minutes, his mother still didn't get to the point.
After listening to two minutes of nonsense, Wu Lifang couldn't stand it anymore and tugged at the corner of Xu Zhenhua's clothes impatiently.
Seeing this, Xu Zhenhua coughed twice and interrupted Bai Xiuying's nonsense, "Mom, get to the point."
Only Xu Dingbang rarely showed any impatience, because he was afraid that his son's reaction would disappoint him after he told the truth.
"Oh oh." Bai Xiuying smiled awkwardly, "Your father and I really prepared a lot of things for you and your daughter-in-law, but when I woke up, the only thing left at home was the bed your father and I slept in and a quilt."
After hearing Bai Xiuying's words, Xu Zhenhua and Wu Lifang both showed indescribable expressions.
How is this possible?
They even thought that the old couple had made up a lie to test them.
Xu Zhenhua forced a smile, "Mom, are you kidding me?"
Seeing that his mother didn't say anything and just kept lowering her head and tugging at the corner of her clothes, Xu Zhenhua shifted his gaze to his father.
When he saw the sinister expression on Xu Dingbang's face, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
"Dad, Mom, is this...is this true?"
Seeing that her son didn't believe her, Bai Xiuying told him all the analysis she had given to the police comrades after she woke up that day.
Based on Xu Zhenhua's understanding of his mother, this is 100% true.
Because the villagers are as afraid of the police as mice are of a cat, even if my parents wanted to test him, they would not lie about the police.
When all impossibilities are eliminated, then no matter how bizarre or impossible a thing is, it is true.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhenhua's face turned pale and then purple, which was extremely exciting.
After a long while, he finally said, "Did your house really get robbed completely?"
Although Bai Xiuying was unwilling to admit it, the fact was that even the money she hid under the stove was found out.
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