Chapter 785 (Page 1/2)
Huo Qingyan carried two full buckets of water upstairs. As soon as he put down the shoulder pole, he heard a loud crying coming from the house.
He frowned and walked into the living room, only to see his eldest daughter and youngest son crying loudly and in a mess.
A feeling of irritation welled up in his heart, and he helplessly reached out and pinched his eyebrows, trying to ease the feeling of irritation.
Then, he quickly walked over to Huo Yingzi, squatted down, and asked softly in a gentle voice, "Zizi, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying again?"
While sobbing, Huo Yingzi raised her tear-stained little face and said aggrievedly: "Dad, Mom snatched my peach. Not only that, she also twisted my arm hard. It hurts so much... wuwuwu..." As she spoke, she rolled up her sleeves and showed her father a part of her arm that was twisted red.
Seeing this, Huo Qingyan's face instantly darkened. He slowly stood up, his eyes calm but with a hint of reproach as he looked towards Song Jingjing, who was not far away. He said, "Jingjing, I've told you many times before, don't hit or scold children all the time. It's not good for their growth."
When Song Jingjing heard her husband's accusation, she suddenly felt a little wronged.
She glared at Huo Qingyan fiercely and responded angrily, "Hmph, you only know how to protect her! She's clearly already showered and is getting ready for bed, yet you're still holding such a huge peach and chewing on it. Can you really finish it? Can't you wait until tomorrow? Why do you have to eat it in front of Ranran and Yanyan?"
After hearing what her mother said, Huo Yingzi loudly retorted in dissatisfaction, "That's not true! My brother is eating peaches too, why is mom only scolding me?
Mom is biased and favors boys over girls! I hate Mom. If I had known, I would have been my aunt’s daughter. She would definitely not treat me like Mom does!
When Song Jingjing heard this, her anger immediately flared up. She widened her eyes, stared at Huo Yingzi fiercely, and roared:
"Well, since you're so dissatisfied with me as your mother, then if you have the guts, just leave now! Go find your aunt! See if she's willing to take a naughty and ignorant girl like you!"
When Huo Qingyan saw his wife arguing with their daughter like a child, he suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
If they had anticipated this situation, they really shouldn't have given birth to so many children. Look at my colleague's family, they only have one cute and well-behaved daughter, and the mother and daughter are very close and happy all day long.
Huo Qingyan looked at the peach on the table that looked like it had been bitten by a dog, walked over, picked it up and handed it to Huo Yingzi, then he turned around and said to Song Jingjing:
"Jingjing, Zizi is still young after all, so her self-control is naturally weaker. How could she resist seeing the delicious food?
It's just a peach, just let her eat it. If she can't finish it, I'm here for you."
Song Jingjing snorted coldly, "You said that children generally have poor self-control, but our Chenchen has always been very sensible and well-behaved.
Look, he's been home for such a long time, and he hasn't even touched the peach."
At this moment, Huo Yichen took the initiative to explain: "Mom, actually, my uncle's family prepared a lot of delicious dishes today. I ate half a bowl of rice alone, and also a big bowl of noodles!
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Besides, I had already eaten a peach on the way back, so I was very full now."
Facing her son's ruthless exposure of her, Song Jingjing not only did not feel embarrassed at all, but instead gently patted Huo Yichen's shoulder and whispered softly:
"Chenchen, you're growing taller now, so it's right for you to eat more. Okay, don't waste any more time, go take a comfortable hot bath. Aunt Huang has already prepared the bath water for you."
Huo Qingyan shook his head helplessly. It seemed that his wife would never be able to change her bad habit of favoring boys over girls in this life. Then he could only treat Zizi better.
On the morning of May Day, the sun had just begun to shine. It was still early, not even six o'clock.
The military compound was quiet, with only a few people exercising early in the morning downstairs.
At this time, Huo Qingci had already ridden his wife's slightly old but well-maintained bicycle. The two large woven bags on the back seat were filled with various fresh ingredients.
He pedaled hard, the wheels turned quickly, and a breeze blew across his cheeks.
After a while, he arrived at his parents' house. After parking the car, he carefully unloaded the ingredients one by one and carried them into the house.
As soon as he put down the ingredients, Huo Qingci turned around and saw his younger brother Huo Qinghuan walking out of the room with sleepy eyes.
He walked over and said with a smile: "Qinghuan, you are home! When did you come back?"
Huo Qinghuan looked up at his brother and replied, "Brother, I came back yesterday morning."
"You kid, you didn't come to play after you came back yesterday." Huo Qingci patted Huo Qinghuan's shoulder gently.
Huo Qinghuan scratched the messy hair on his head and smiled awkwardly, "Mom said today is my sister-in-law's birthday. I thought you would all come over today, so I didn't go over to disturb my brother and sister-in-law's reunion."
Huo Qingci didn't expect this. He nodded and then instructed: "Since you are at home, I will trouble you today. Go to the neighbors next door and borrow two or three tables. Your uncle and aunt will be here today."
"No problem, brother." Huo Qinghuan agreed readily.
Originally, Huo Qingci wanted to take this opportunity to talk to his younger brother about his recent love life, but when he thought about how there were too many things to prepare today, he gave up the idea.
But before leaving, he couldn't help but ask, "Qing Huan, what time will you be back in the city this afternoon?"
"Around half past two." Huo Qinghuan answered casually.
Hearing this, Huo Qingci's heart moved, and he quickly said: "That's great, we must have a good chat this afternoon. It just so happens that I have to go to the city to do some things this afternoon, so I can drive you back to school on the way."
Huo Qinghuan looked at his brother with some confusion, and asked puzzledly: "Brother, today is my sister-in-law's birthday. What are you doing in the city this afternoon?"
"I'm going to meet a classmate. I have something to discuss with him. I'll be back in the evening to spend the birthday with your sister-in-law."
After Huo Qingci finished speaking, he walked into the kitchen, said hello to his parents, and went back.
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