Zhou Zhengting was startled when he heard Jiang Qingyue ask this, and quickly explained, "Happy, of course I am happy!"
"It's just that I'm rarely on the island now. I'm worried that if you come over, I won't be able to stay with you all the time and take care of you. I'm afraid I'll neglect you."
"How could that be? I used to work, too. I wasn't waiting for you to come home every day."
Zhou Zhengting smiled and then changed the subject, "By the way, I plan to go to the island tomorrow morning to remit money to you. Remember to go to the post office in two days to collect it."
Jiang Qingyue was surprised. "No need. Wasn't it just not long ago that I sent it last time?"
"You just installed a phone, and I'm the one who makes most of the calls, so I should pay for it. Also, both kids are in kindergarten, and the monthly expenses are high. I can't spend any money here, so you can keep it for yourself."
"Okay then, don't send too much."
"Wife, when are you going to bring the child over?"
"The dean told me to decide the time, and I will report after the Spring Festival at the latest."
"Then how about after the Spring Festival? Anyway, there is no rush now. I will pick you up when I return during the Spring Festival. This way I will have time to prepare in advance."
Then, Zhou Zhengting continued to talk a lot.
Most of them are about trivial matters in life. It is more like giving instructions than chatting.
It was not until Zhou Zhengting heard a urging voice on the other end of the phone that he hung up.
After Jiang Qingyue hung up the phone in a daze, she suddenly felt disappointed.
Zhou Zhengting's behavior today was too abnormal, which made her think more about it.
Two days later, Jiang Qingyue received the money Zhou Zhengting sent as expected.
I originally thought that it would be the same as last time, and half of the monthly allowance would be sent over.
I didn’t expect that I would remit two thousand yuan this time!
At this moment, the worries and anxieties that were originally hidden in Jiang Qingyue's heart were suddenly magnified again.
Thinking that Zhou Zhengting might not tell her the truth, Jiang Qingyue went straight to find Zhou Huiqin.
Zhou Huiqin was shocked when she heard Jiang Qingyue was waiting for her outside, "Qingyue? How come you have time to come here today?"
Jiang Qingyue smiled and said, "Sister Huiqin, I have something to ask you."
Seeing this, Zhou Huiqin pulled her and said, "Okay, let's go. I'll take you out for dinner and we can talk while we eat."
The two of them went to a nearby restaurant, sat down, and ordered their food.
Jiang Qingyue then asked, "Sister Huiqin, I think there should be news where you work that we can't see, so I came here to ask you if there is any new situation in South Island?"
Zhou Huiqin was stunned for a moment, "Did Zhou Zhengting say something to you?"
Jiang Qingyue shook her head. "No, but I think he has been acting a little abnormal recently because he only reports good news but not bad news. That's why I came to ask you."
Zhou Huiqin sighed, thinking that this news would not be kept secret for long before it was leaked out.
So I told her the truth.
After he finished speaking, he saw that Jiang Qingyue's face turned slightly pale, so he comforted her again,
"It's nothing, just some normal minor frictions. This has happened in previous years, but this year is a little special."
"Don't worry too much. Zhou Zhengting didn't tell you because he was afraid you would worry. If you feel worse after knowing it, then I would really be a sinner."
Jiang Qingyue tried hard to get back to normal and smiled at Zhou Huiqin, "No, thank you Sister Huiqin for telling me."
“When will this situation end?”
"This kind of thing is unpredictable and no one can predict it, but I believe that Zhou Zhengting is worried about you and the child, so he will be extremely careful. When it is convenient for him, he will definitely call you as soon as possible."
Jiang Qingyue knew this.
These days, every time he comes back from sea, the first thing he does is call me.
I never stopped writing letters.
When I think of how he dragged his tired body to chat with me about so many trivial things every time.
Jiang Qingyue felt more and more uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Zhou Huiqin had no choice but to comfort her.
After all, national affairs come first, and love affairs can only be put aside for the time being.
After they finished their meal, Zhou Huiqin sent Jiang Qingyue to the bus stop.
Before leaving, I suddenly remembered, "Qingyue, are you at home this weekend? If it's convenient, I'll go over. I didn't buy any gifts for the two children's birthdays last time. It just so happens that I went shopping and bought clothes for the children last week, but I haven't had time to send them over yet."
When Jiang Qingyue heard that she had already bought it, she readily agreed, "I'll be there on Sunday, so Sister Huiqin, please come over for lunch. I'll cook dinner in advance and wait for you at home."
"That's great. I've always heard from Zhou Zhengting that your cooking is delicious, so I'm looking forward to trying it."
"Yeah, come earlier then."
......
After saying goodbye to Zhou Huiqin, Jiang Qingyue had been secretly comforting herself.
My excessive worry would only make Zhou Zhengting more worried and distracted.
Since some things cannot be changed, you should give him more support and encouragement.
In the future, ask less about his whereabouts, urge him to call back less, write him more letters, and send him more photos of the children.
This way he will have more comfort when he drifts on the sea in the future.
Say goodbye to Zhou Huiqin and wait for Jiang Qingyue to return home.
But suddenly I heard from my aunt that Zhou Zhengting called me in the afternoon.
He said he was going out to sea again and asked his aunt to tell him so that he wouldn't worry if he couldn't find anyone.
As for the time of return, he did not say.
Although Jiang Qingyue was uneasy, she had to comfort herself not to panic and wait for Sister Huiqin to come on Sunday before asking her about the situation in detail.
On Sunday, Jiang Qingyue got up early and went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables to prepare.
However, Jiang Qingyue felt a little absent-minded since she woke up this morning.
I was even more absent-minded this morning, feeling restless and having an indescribable strange feeling in my heart.
Even when cooking, I forgot to add salt.
Wang Xiuhe couldn't bear to see her like this, so she just said, "His sister should be here soon, right? Go to the entrance of the alley to greet her, and leave the kitchen to me and your mother."
Jiang Qingyue took off her apron and handed it to Wang Xiuhe.
He simply packed up his things and walked out the door.
Just after walking a few steps out of the gate, he saw Zhou Huiqin walking quickly from the alley entrance.
Zhou Huiqin is someone who has seen big scenes, and she usually walks with rhythm and momentum.
At this moment, I don't know what happened and my steps started to stumble.
Looking more closely, his eyes were red and swollen like walnuts.
When Jiang Qingyue saw her like this, she felt as if she was nailed to the ground, and her whole body felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar.
I just felt a chill rising from the soles of my feet...
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