Chapter 111 Genuine Repentance
But after hearing this, Zhou Hairong's brows slowly furrowed.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his appearance, Zhou Shufen felt a pang of anxiety.
"You're not happy? Or do you think Mom is meddling?"
Zhou Hairong waved his hand.
“Mom, I really don’t want to go to a boarding high school. Those schools are too far from home, and I won’t see you for a whole week. I’d rather stay by your side, talk to you, and take good care of you.”
Just because of this?
Zhou Shufen was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but laugh.
She reached out and gently patted her son's arm, her eyes full of love.
“Silly child, if you can get into university and have a stable job in the future, that will be the greatest filial piety you can show me. All I’ve ever wanted in my life is for you two brothers to be upright people. Seeing you both on the right path makes me feel that my life has not been in vain.”
Zhou Hairong kept his head down, as if he was suppressing some kind of emotion.
After a long while, he slowly raised his head.
"I'm fine with things as they are now. I have something to do every day, and I feel at ease. I really don't want to go through any more trouble. Those top high schools and boarding schools have too many rules and too much pressure. I... I don't want to go to those kinds of places."
Zhou Shufen frowned slightly.
The more she thought about it, the less she understood; the suggestion was clearly reasonable.
But Zhou Hairong's attitude was so resolute that it surprised her.
She had thought her son would be happy.
But he was not only unwilling, he also showed resistance.
However, the child is older and more stubborn; you can't force them to change their mind.
Zhou Shufen sighed.
She slowly stood up and reached out to touch his head.
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, Mom won't stop you. As long as you know what you're doing, Mom will be at ease."
"Um."
Zhou Hairong nodded, his voice low.
"Then go to sleep early and don't think too much. I'm sorry for making you worry today."
"Mom's fine. You should get some rest too, you have to get up early tomorrow."
Zhou Shufen nodded.
Once she stepped out of her son's room, her expression darkened again.
She sat on the edge of the bed, her heart heavy.
She had noticed the changes in her son, but this sudden withdrawal and avoidance made her uneasy.
I tossed and turned all night, the conversation replaying in my mind.
She raised her two sons with great difficulty.
Now that her eldest son, Zhou Haiqing, is sensible and ambitious, and her youngest son, Zhou Hairong, has finally started working, she should be at ease. But her youngest son is unwilling to continue his studies, which worries her greatly.
the next day.
As soon as it was dawn, Zhou Hairong was already dressed and out the door.
He rushed to the rented house and carried out boxes of fruit.
On the other side, Zhou Haiqing was also thinking about him.
Although the atmosphere at home has been quite harmonious recently, Zhou Haiqing is still on edge.
He knew how dangerous his brother's past life of fooling around had been.
During that time, my mother spent her days in tears.
Since Zhou Hairong settled down, his whole demeanor has changed.
Zhou Shufen didn't say it, but Zhou Haiqing could tell that the worry between her brows had dissipated.
Seeing that his son had gotten back on the right track, he naturally breathed a sigh of relief.
But Zhou Haiqing was more vigilant than her mother.
He knew that a person's change could not be solidified overnight.
Especially those like Zhou Hairong who went astray in the past.
So whenever he had a spare moment, he would rush over to check on the situation.
As soon as we arrived, we saw Zhou Hairong bending over, unloading a basket of watermelons from a tricycle.
Not long after the fruit was laid out, customers began to arrive.
He greeted the guests with a smile and was very patient.
"Second brother, let me lend a hand."
Zhou Haiqing rolled up his sleeves and casually carried a heavy basket of bananas to the side of the stall.
"I was off work this morning, and since I had nothing else to do, I thought I'd come and keep you company."
Zhou Haiqing smiled, his tone relaxed and natural.
Zhou Hairong understood immediately, and his heart warmed.
"It's really kind of you to think of that. But you should go home and spend more time with Guifang. She's having a hard time these days; she's heavily pregnant and has trouble walking."
Qin Guifang's belly was already quite large.
This is the stage when you need the most care.
"It's alright, Guifang knows I'm here, and she agreed to it."
Zhou Haiqing waved his hand.
She also said that you shouldn't treat yourself like a patient just because you're pregnant; you need to move around, which is good for a natural birth.
The two of them discussed it yesterday.
Qin Guifang sat on the edge of the bed, sewing children's clothes.
"Go ahead, stop bothering me all the time. Hai Rong needs help the most right now. I'll feel at ease if you go and keep him company."
"You guys... I really feel bad about it."
Zhou Hairong sighed, a hint of guilt and emotion flashing in his eyes.
"When you're family, what's there to say about owing each other? We work together and face difficulties together."
Zhou Haiqing had a bright smile on his face.
"Besides, we can chat while we work together, it'll be more fun."
Zhou Hairong smiled and stopped refusing.
The two brothers worked together.
In the days that followed, whenever Zhou Haiqing was free, he would take the time to come and keep Zhou Hairong company.
The two brothers spent more time together, and their relationship became much closer than before.
Zhou Hairong never went to the gambling table again, not even once.
Everyone says it in private.
"Zhou Hairong has truly repented."
Life at home gradually returned to normal.
Rice, oil, salt, and three meals a day—though life was simple, it was peaceful and stable.
Zhou Hairong began to learn how to cook for herself.
Yao Mingzhu has been visiting Zhou Shufen's place quite often lately.
Sometimes we talk about the kids, sometimes we chat about everyday family matters.
She didn't have much to do, her husband worked in another city, and her child was in school and living at school, so the house was very quiet.
Zhou Shufen happened to be free at the same time, and their schedules aligned perfectly, so they started seeing each other even more frequently.
That day, there was another knock on the door.
Zhou Shufen glanced at the wall clock and guessed that Yao Mingzhu had arrived.
"This pearl, it's still the same time, very accurate."
"You're here? I'm almost ready, we can leave right away."
A warm smile spread across Zhou Shufen's face.
"No rush, no rush, take your time."
Yao Mingzhu waved her hand, her movements natural and composed.
She's been coming frequently these days, and I no longer feel any sense of unfamiliarity with her.
At this moment, Qin Guifang was supporting her lower back as she walked out of the bedroom.
When she saw Yao Mingzhu, she quickly greeted her.
"Aunt Yao is here. There's some fruit on the coffee table over there. Please have some, don't be shy. Hai Rong brought it back from the city yesterday."
Since Zhou Hairong started his fruit business, his fruit basket has never been empty.
"Okay, I see your belly is getting bigger and bigger, you're about to give birth, right?"
Yao Mingzhu smiled and nodded. Seeing that Qin Guifang had difficulty moving, she took a few steps over and supported her arm.
"My due date is still two weeks away, but I feel like I'm getting heavier and heavier. My back aches after standing for a while, and I get out of breath after walking a few steps. I really can't carry myself anymore."
Qin Guifang gave a wry smile.
"To be honest, I can't wait for him to come out and unload the cargo so I can have some peace of mind."
Zhou Shufen changed into a dark blue coat, which made her look energetic and neat.
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