Shen Heping was very happy to see his son come back. He usually went to the cafeteria, but now he quickly put on an apron and went to the kitchen to make two bowls of egg noodles for his son and his son's friend. Shen Yu had just eaten out with Meng Zhehan not long ago and was not hungry, but since his father had taken the trouble to make it, he might as well have it as a midnight snack.

After Meng Zhehan ate the orange, the drunkenness was basically gone, and his digestion was surprisingly good. He felt really hungry, so he thanked Uncle Shen and ate with relish.

Shen Heping sat beside them and watched them eat. He asked his son with a smile, "How many days can you stay this time?"

Shen Yu replied: "This time, an observation team came to inspect the work of major enterprises in Province D. I am a member of the mobile team. My recent work scope is in the provincial capital, so I can live at home for about one or two months."

"Can you live at home? Great! If you can't get used to eating in the cafeteria, dad will find someone who can cook to come home and cook for you."

"No, I'm not a child anymore. I can eat in the cafeteria."

"To your dad, you will always be a child. That's decided." Shen Heping laughed. He was really happy.

He only had this one son, born by his beloved wife who risked her life to give birth to him. How could he not cherish and protect him? Because he loved him so much, he would rather not remarry than give his child to his grandparents. He worked hard to raise his son until he was two years old, but his son was still unable to speak. The doctor told him that infants and young children who lacked maternal love would have various symptoms, both physical and psychological, so he should find a mother for the child, with maternal love, care and companionship, and he would get better slowly.

He had no choice but to marry an honest and kind woman. However, he knew that was only superficial. The honest woman was cruel and wanted to abandon his son so that she could have her own child. That time, his little son almost disappeared. Fortunately, he was found on the train by a colleague who was on a business trip and brought back. It was also at that time that his son could speak and told everyone that it was his stepmother who sent him on the train.

Shen Heping sent the vicious woman to prison without hesitation, but Shen Yu's grandfather did not forgive him and took the child away in a very forceful manner. From then on, the child grew up in his grandfather's home, and Shen Heping could only visit him twice a year. After his son went to middle school, he could come and reunite with his father during the holidays. He missed his son all the time and wanted to give his son all the good things, but his son was indifferent to him. The relationship between father and son could never warm up, and the old father was full of bitterness, which no one knew.

Now hearing that his son was going to return home to live for two months, Shen Heping couldn't stop smiling.

Meng Zhehan looked up at the father and son, and asked Shen Yu: "You are also an observer? No way, what level?"

Shen Yu glanced at him calmly: "Confidential."

Meng Zhehan sneered.

Shen Yu: "Go wash the dishes after you finish eating."

Meng Zhehan: "Why?"

"You came to my house without bringing any gifts, and I'm here to eat and stay. How can you not work?"

Meng Zhehan: “…” You are so cruel.

Shen Heping tried to smooth things over: "Shen Yu was just joking. Zhehan, you are not familiar with the kitchen. I will wash the dishes. I will make a pot of tea for the three of us to drink. It is the newly obtained autumn tea, with a pleasant fragrance. It is great."

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Meng Zhehan smiled and took out an orange from his coat pocket: "Who said I didn't bring a gift? Isn't this? Uncle Shen, I'll also give you a 'fragrant and pleasant' fruit, you can try it."

Shen Yu looked at the orange and said, "This is originally mine. Are you using my fruit as a gift for my dad?"

"Yours? Go ask Sister Taohua?"

"No need to ask, she took out three oranges, handed two to you, and gave one to Ding Hao. The meaning was very clear: there were three of us, she gave each of us an orange to express her gratitude for giving her a ride."

Meng Zhehan was speechless. It seemed to be true. However, Shen Yu never ate fruits, so he automatically ignored him and kept it for himself.

"It's one thing if I don't eat it, but it's good enough to have it." Shen Yu said.

If an outsider was present, he would be stunned to see two grown men arguing over an orange. However, Shen Heping knew that this was normal for two childhood friends who had grown up together in kindergarten.

Shen Heping took the orange and said, "Don't quarrel. Just think of it as a gift from both of you."

He cleared the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them, while Shen Yu and Meng Zhehan went to the living room to play chess.

After a while, Shen Heping came out and said to Shen Yu, "Do you remember Sister Fangfang from Uncle Yuan's house next door? Every year when you came back for vacation, the little sister wanted to play with you every day, chasing you and calling you brother. She liked you so much, but you were annoying and kept hiding from her. How well has Fangfang grown up now? She's married and planning to hold the wedding. The auspicious date is October 1st. You're back this time just in time for the wedding, and she sent you an invitation."

Shen Yu: "If you have time, go. If you don't have time, don't go."

"Okay, I'll give you a gift."

"Fangfang is a good candidate for marriage. She is a technician that the factory has focused on training. She is very outstanding and has both talent and beauty. Alas, I don't know when you can get married. You are not young anymore. Fangfang is a good girl, sensible and gentle. Back then, I thought that if you were with her..."

"Dad." Shen Yu frowned and looked at Shen Heping: "If you say this again, I will send Meng Zhehan back and live with him from now on."

Meng Zhehan: “…”

Okay, I agree. If you want to live in my house, I don't need you to buy any gifts. I just need to wash the dishes and mop the floor every day.

Shen Heping waved his hand: "If you don't want to talk, then don't talk. I'll go upstairs and make the bed for you."

He walked two steps and then stopped. "Fangfang and her husband often come to visit your Uncle Yuan and Aunt Jiang, bringing cigarettes, alcohol, and fruits. They also come to have a meal at home and come to see me every time. They are very thoughtful. They may come in the next few days. If you meet them, you must receive them well. Her husband's name is Tian Zhigao."

Shen Yu nodded: "I see. If you are happy, I will also buy some gifts to visit Uncle Yuan, and then treat his whole family to a meal one day to express my gratitude, okay?"

"Okay, okay. As long as you are free, I will prepare these."

Shen Heping went upstairs. Meng Zhehan and Shen Yu looked at each other and shook their heads: "Your father has become nagging. Is this how all men become when they get old? How terrible!"

Shen Yu: "He just turned 49, not old yet. He wasn't like this when I wasn't around, but when I came, he thought he could be both a father and a mother, and it was a mess."

Meng Zhehan chuckled, holding up a chess piece and hesitating to move: "What did your father just say about Tian Zhigao? I seem to have heard of this name somewhere?"

Shen Yu: "Your sister Taohua mentioned this name when she was talking to Zhang Guoqing outside the car. This person should be the relative that sister Taohua is looking for."

"That's what I thought! Very good, it was easy to get. I found my relative and it saved me a lot of trouble."

In a dormitory area of ​​the steel plant, in a newly decorated two-bedroom house, with big red wedding characters on the wall, wedding photos hanging on the wall, and all kinds of furniture and supplies are brand new, Tian Zhigao, the "relative" that Meng Tao is looking for, is snuggling with his newlywed wife Xian Fangfang on the sofa, reading a book together sweetly. Tian Zhigao suddenly sneezed, and Xian Fangfang scolded him: "I told you not to take a cold shower, but you didn't listen. Did you catch a cold?"

Tian Zhigao said with a smile: "Your man is as strong as an ox, how can you catch a cold so easily?"

"It's autumn now, you should be careful and don't let me and the baby in my belly worry about you."

"I know, dear. For you and the baby, I will definitely be careful and will not get sick."

"Then my dear, no cold showers from tomorrow on."

"Honey, taking a cold shower is also a form of exercise. I have been doing it for many years. Do you think my body looks great?"

"You can take a cold shower during the day, but use hot water at night."

"Okay, listen to me, baby."

Tian Zhigao picked up Xian Fangfang and said, "We should rest now. You have to get up early to go to work tomorrow. Now that you have a baby in your belly, I really don't want you to work hard. I want you to rest at home every day. I would rather work hard and keep you and the baby plump and white."

Xian Fangfang hugged his neck, feeling extremely happy: "My dear, it's not hard for me. I just read a few manuscripts at work, then sit there and chat with colleagues, drink tea and eat snacks, and take a walk everywhere. It's leisurely and lively, and fun. Staying at home will be boring, unless you are at home too."

"Then I will work hard and save up more vacation time. When you give birth to your baby, I will be able to accompany you for a few days during the confinement period."

"Okay, then I'll ask my uncle to grant me some more leave so that my husband and I can spend the confinement period together, hahahaha!"

"Hahaha!"

The couple never expected that Meng Taohua had already arrived in the provincial capital and was staying in the steel plant's guesthouse. As happy as they were tonight, they were as frustrated and helpless the next day.

Dear fairies, I am here to ask for votes again. I have to clear all the votes every day. Please give me half of them. Fairies, please! 　　 　 (End of this chapter)