In fact, Zhang Laoer guessed wrong. Zhang's mother was the only one who knew the truth best.
However, she chose to keep it secret and discussed it with her eldest son first.
Zhang Guoqing came home early from get off work. Seeing his mother sitting there in a daze, he quickly moved to her side and asked, "Mom, can your son go out for a walk with you?"
"Okay, we won't go far, just walk around the area, okay?"
Zhang Guoqing was secretly shocked when he heard this, and could only pay attention to her expression. He took one of her coats with a smile and helped her out the door.
"Mom, why didn't you let Ping An and the others take you out for a walk?"
"The three of them have been very busy these days. Sometimes they accompany your father to visit relatives, sometimes they accompany your second brother and his family. Just recently on May Day, they wanted to chat with me, and I sent them to read a book."
"Mom, wait until this weekend and I'll take you for a walk around the neighborhood."
Mother Zhang shook her head. "Don't bother. I see you're busy every day. Jiaojiao already went there at noon. Besides, I'm upset and don't want to go anywhere."
"Mom, what's the matter? Tell me, your old son will do everything he can for you." Zhang Guoqing looked at his mother's sad face with heartache, but his mother was still happy because she laughed heartily.
"Silly child! If only all my daughters-in-law were like Jiaojiao, no, if they were like your second sister-in-law, I would be satisfied too."
Zhang Guoqing's eyes darkened. His second brother still underestimated his mother, and the old lady knew it clearly.
"Xiao Wu, your second brother has told you these past two days, right?"
Zhang Guoqing didn't know how much she knew, so he said vaguely, "I mentioned a few things."
"How could my own son not know? The second son is so petty that he didn't exaggerate in front of you, which is good enough. Wouldn't he have poured it all out?"
Zhang Guoqing chuckled, "Mom, you still have sharp eyes. Nothing can be hidden from you."
"The second brother must have said that he and your sister-in-law had a fight at Old Huang's house?"
Zhang Guoqing said "hmm".
"My three sons are truly filial. Your two brothers wanted to hide it from me and your father, but they forgot that if something goes wrong, your sister-in-law won't come looking for us."
"One day, as soon as your father left the house, she rushed into the yard, knelt down and kowtowed to me when she saw me, and when I asked her where she was, she just kept crying without opening her mouth.
It nearly frightened me to death. Just imagine how unlucky it was. Later, I couldn't stand the cold any more, so I ignored her and went inside. But she followed me in and knelt.
She kept saying that she was wrong and that your brother didn't want her anymore, and she never dared to talk back to her brother-in-law again. The implication of her words was that your two brothers were bullying her.
But how could my own son not know? After a few words of pressure, she finally spoke honestly about the quarrel. I was so angry that I didn't want to pay attention to her. But what can I do? I had already married her, so I didn't say anything until it was almost time to get off work, and she left.
Zhang Guoqing sighed inwardly. It was really like a toad lying on your feet without biting you. It was disgusting. "Mom, my eldest brother will take care of it. You should just leave it to him."
Mother Zhang patted him and said, "Don't say anything yet. There's something else going on here."
Zhang Guoqing blinked his eyes. Could it be that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were fighting?
"At that time, I always felt that there must be something else, otherwise your second brother would not have quarreled with her. The next day, your eldest sister-in-law came again. This time she did not kneel, but kept wiping away tears. It made me sad to see her.
But who am I, your mother?
I told you that if you don't tell the truth, I can't help you. I know my sons, and the second son won't be angry with you for such a small matter. You must have done something extraordinary. It's okay if you don't tell me. I'm going to find the eldest and second sons right now and explain everything to them face to face. Guess what she said?
Zhang Guoqing shook his head. He really couldn't guess.
"Xiao Wu, I didn't even dare tell your father after hearing this. Tell me why I found such a wife for your brother? I'm almost pissed off."
Zhang Guoqing saw his mother's breathing was so rapid that he patted her back in fear, "Mom, don't be angry, it's okay, I'll think of a way for you."
Mother Zhang was at a loss for words and took a deep breath. "Okay, don't worry. It's been a long time, and I've let it go."
"Mom, I'll take you to the hospital."
"It's okay. I'm fine."
Zhang Guoqing leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Mom, it's a waste if you don't see a doctor. Going to the hospital is free."
Zhang's mother rolled her eyes. "You're already a high-ranking official, why are you still trying to take advantage of the public? But when I really get sick, I still have to go to the hospital."
This breathless "but" made Zhang Guoqing burst into laughter. He almost wanted his mother to have a new heart, but fortunately, fortunately.
"Laughing, laughing, just like a fool. By the way, where was I?"
Zhang Guoqing warned, "You've been lying."
"Yes! Do you know why your two nephews failed the exam?" Zhang's mother spoke again.
Zhang Guoqing frowned and looked at her expression.
"What are you doing? Just say what you want to say."
Zhang Guoqing stared at her cautiously, "Mom, don't blame me if I tell you so."
"Um."
"Actually, this can't be entirely blamed on her. Think about how Dajiang got admitted?" It would be even harder for Zhang Guoqing to say more. These two nephews completely disappointed him.
He tried to hide the truth when something happened, knowing he had a clueless mother, yet he kept giving in. He couldn't tell right from wrong, and he didn't leave any plans for recovery. What a horrible person.
"At first I was also very angry, but later I thought the same thing. If a soldier is a bad boy, the whole army will be a bad boy. What else can I do after the baby is born?"
Zhang Guoqing burst out laughing, "Mom, you even scolded my eldest brother."
"They're all the same! Your eldest brother takes after your father. Your father always thinks before doing anything. He made me angry when he was young. If it weren't for your mother watching over him, it would have been a disaster!"
Zhang Guoqing suppressed a smile. It was possible. His mother was such a decisive person.
"Then, when your eldest brother received the notice to be transferred to the provincial capital, she came to me and cried for a long time, saying that your eldest brother didn't plan to take her with him. I saw that her constant tantrums were not a good thing, so I asked your sister to find her a temporary worker in the textile factory and keep her in the county town."
"Before, I tried my best to bring them together, but this time, I don't want to let your eldest brother down. Things that are far away smell good, but things that are close stink. It's better to let them separate first."
If they are destined to be together, they will be together. If they really can't be together, then there's nothing we can do about it. But at least she has a job and she doesn't have to think too much. Do you think my mother's arrangement is wrong?"
Zhang Guoqing was truly impressed this time. This was a brilliant move. If they continued to get entangled, everyone would suffer together.
"Since you've said it, I'm relieved. Your father said he doesn't care, but he's worried about it. I think he's figured it out, because last night he kept deliberately worrying about whether our things would be stolen."
"That place is very safe. You can let Dad rest assured. If Dad doesn't feel comfortable living here, the second courtyard is also vacant."
"Alright, your father-in-law is not a stranger. Didn't you see how close your father is to them? Jiaojiao doesn't have any sister-in-law or brother-in-law, so stop overthinking it."
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