The Chen family’s house is located at the foot of the mountain, hidden among the trees, and has different colors in each season.
Compared to the dreamy but cold white snow, Chen Nongmo prefers the lush greenery of spring and summer.
Now that autumn has just arrived, the lush branches and leaves are still green, making it her favorite quiet place.
When she was on the train, Chen Nongmo had already made up her mind that after she got home and had some time to warm up with Qiuhua's mother and Zong's father, she would lie down in her favorite rocking chair and enjoy herself.
But at this moment, she was in no mood at all. Together with her fourth brother, she followed her fifth brother with a dejected look, and from time to time she would criticize the culprit with her eyes.
Every time this happened, Chen Jun would clasp his hands together, looking annoyed.
The boy said that he didn't expect that just by missing one word, Lao Wu would be able to guess it.
Chen Nongmo snorted and turned her head. In fact, she was not unwilling to talk about Brother Shao Zheng, but she just wanted to convince Qiuhua's mother first.
As long as Qiuhua's mother is on her side, everything else will be easy.
Now, when Fourth Brother made a blunder and Fifth Brother looked at him expressionlessly, it was quite scary.
Thinking of this, she raised her head again and looked at the boy quietly after not seeing him for a month. It was obvious that a lot of the immaturity of the boy had faded from his brows.
As if he had eyes on his back, Chen Yi turned around and saw the two people who were peeking at him. He asked with a smile, "Why are you looking at me?"
"I didn't see anything." The cowardly duo shook their heads.
Chen Yi was amused by the tacit understanding between the two. Just as he was about to say something else, he was interrupted by a familiar voice.
Over there, Cao Qiuhua, who had looked out countless times, finally saw someone. He went over to greet her with a happy face, holding her hand and looking her up and down: "You're finally home. Why did you take so long? Did you have a smooth journey? Are you tired? Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? I made chicken soup especially for you two."
Chen Zong, who had been waiting at home with his wife, rarely went out to the fields or into the mountains. He came out when he heard the noise.
But before the smile could even break out, it disappeared again.
He looked at the two children before asking worriedly, "What happened? Were you bullied?"
Cao Qiuhua also noticed that something was wrong with the children and was very worried. Just as she was about to ask something, she heard the fifth child gently say, "It's nothing. It's just that the fourth child is very capable. Not only did he not lose his sister, he also brought someone back. He's so happy."
Chen Nongmo's scalp tingled. The sarcastic Fifth Brother was not someone to be trifled with.
Chen Jun, who had already anticipated that the outcome would not be good, did not dare to say a word. He hid behind his sister and begged for protection pitifully.
Chen Zong and his wife looked at each other, and did not see the extra person mentioned by Lao Wu, so they frowned and looked at the two of them, and asked in unison: "What do you mean?"
Chen Nongmo. = Away from home for a month.
The furnishings in the house have hardly changed.
Well, that's not entirely true. At least the flowers in the vase on the table, the rich aroma of chicken in the kitchen, and the cut fruits and snacks on the table all express the joy of Qiuhua's mother and Zong's father for their child's return.
It was a happy thing.
But at this moment, the atmosphere in the living room was solemn.
Chen Nongmo loyally stood behind his fourth brother and faced the trial alone.
After asking the whole story, Cao Qiuhua didn't react too much. She said it was normal for her daughter to be in a relationship at her age.
She had also seen Shao Zheng, who was indeed a rare good boy.
In addition, he knows her well, so she is a good match for Yu Yu.
She just didn't expect the fourth brother to be so naive. He couldn't even notice that his younger sister was dating someone right under his nose.
At the same time, I felt somewhat disappointed.
If you can be together as a couple, then marriage is not far away.
After sorting out her thoughts, she patted her husband, who had been frowning since he found out about her daughter's relationship, and asked, "Do your parents know about this?"
Chen Nongmo lowered his head and picked at his fingers, and replied in a low voice: "My mother knows."
I understand. It means Demao is still being kept in the dark. Cao Qiuhua looked at her daughter who looked guilty and shook her head with amusement: "It's nothing. You will be 19 in three months. It's normal for you to have a boyfriend. Shao Zheng has good character, appearance and family background. He knows everything about her. He's quite good."
Chen Zong, who had obeyed his wife all his life, rarely objected. He frowned and said in a rough voice, "What's so good about him? He must be 10 years older than our daughter, right?"
Chen Nongmo interrupted quietly: "8 years old."
Chen Zong choked and glared at his daughter before saying, "What's the difference between 8 and 10? There's already an 8-year gap, so what's the difference between one and two years?"
As soon as he said this, Chen Yi stood up and left. Before leaving, he felt sorry for his sister and winked at her.
Chen Nongmo, who received the signal, suddenly realized what was going on, pulled up his fourth brother who had no idea how to react, and ran away.
After leaving the yard, Chen Jun was still a little confused: "Is it okay for us to run away like this? Will Dad beat me?"
Chen Nongmo rarely felt guilty. After all, his fourth brother was also implicated by her. He quickly comforted him, "It's okay. Father Zong can't take care of us now."
"Why?"
"Have you forgotten? Qiuhua's mother is 5 years older than Zong's father."
Chen Jun suddenly realized and was about to laugh out loud, but then he asked anxiously, "Will he beat me twice as hard when he realizes what's going on?"
This time it was Chen Yi who answered him: "No, Mom will stop Dad."
He knew very well that as long as his mother agreed, his father would always be convinced.
"Great! Great! I escaped. If it wasn't for the sixth sister protecting me, my father would have hit me with his fist." At this point, the young man Chen Jun looked at his sister with emotion, completely forgetting that he was also in trouble. He even burst into tears of gratitude towards the culprit: "Sixth sister, you are so good to me."
Chen Nongmo. Chen Yi rubbed his brows and said, "Old Four, are you feeling relieved too early?"
Chen Jun, who had already stood up straight, straightened his shoulders and acted like a big brother: "Old Five, you should call me Fourth Brother."
Chen Yi was very good-tempered: "Okay, Fourth Brother, Dad has passed the test, but I haven't."
"What do you mean?"
"I'll send you to my sister-in-law and uncle's house in a couple of days."
When these words came out, not only Chen Jun, but even Chen Nongmo was stunned.
Chen Yi did not rush to explain, but led the two to sit on the swing under a giant tree not far away, and then said: "I have contacted my sister-in-law, and after getting her consent, I went to find Secretary Bian to recommend myself. In the next two winter and summer vacations, I will study with him to prepare for my future career in politics."
Chen Nongmo didn't expect that after he left for a month, his fifth brother actually did something big. He was only 18 years old. "You chose to be a teacher in the beginning. Was that paving the way for a job in the government?"
Chen Yi smiled and rubbed his sister's head. "Yes, two-pronged approach. I have already started to submit articles to various newspapers. After one or two years, I will apply to the Education Bureau. But my brother's vision is still too narrow. His little cleverness won't achieve anything. So I still need to see and learn more things to enrich myself. And this kind of thing cannot be learned in the so-called Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University."
"Brother Wu, have you made three preparations? If the university is not restored within five years, will you still go to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University?"
How to say it, Chen Nongmo has always known that his second and fifth brothers in the family are deep-minded, but the fifth brother is only 18 years old after all, and he looks like a harmless handsome scholar, and his presence is not as strong as that of the second brother.
But... she didn't expect him to be so smart.
"Are you worried that your brother will be labeled as a member of the Bian family in the future? Or are you worried about embarrassing your sister-in-law?" Seeing his sister frown, Chen Yi gently pushed her swing, letting her sway with the swing.
Chen Nongmo shook his head: "Since my sister-in-law agrees, she really doesn't object. As for factions, we are relatives with her family. In the eyes of others, we are natural allies. This is unavoidable. I just think that you are only 18 years old and don't need to push yourself so hard."
Chen Yi was not surprised by his sister's insight, but he still curled his eyes in a good mood: "It's not forced, this is what I want to do, and I like to do it, just like my eldest brother, second brother, and third brother. When we grow up, we must always choose a suitable path to continue. Compared with being a soldier, I prefer politics."
Of course, what he didn't say was that two years ago, when his sister was injured while saving his second brother, she was clearly the one in the right, but because of the other party's background and identity, she had to borrow the face of Liu Yuanyuan's uncle. This taught him a lesson.
Later, his younger sister was targeted by villains because of her beauty, which made Chen Yi realize that if he wanted to protect his family, he had to become strong.
As for his eldest sister-in-law, he did not ask her to mediate. Chen Yi only needed to make sure that his sister-in-law had no objection to him using the power of the Bian family.
He had confidence in himself, and he knew very well that if he had not caught the eye of Secretary Bian, he would always be a distant and gentle elder.
His sister-in-law's face was just a stepping stone, a stepping stone that allowed him to meet Secretary Bian, the provincial party committee.
Chen Yi also understood his sister's unspoken concerns.
But since he dared to take the initiative to fight for it, he had thought about all the consequences.
There is no need to hesitate too much, just be determined in your goal and move forward.
He believed in himself that one day, he would be able to reach the same level as the Bian family and become a family that would help each other.
This is Chen Yi’s ambition for the future.
However, he did not intend to tell his sister these words. He just pushed her on the swing regularly and encouraged her: "Don't worry, brother. Yuyu, you just need to know that many opportunities are won by your own efforts. No matter what you face, as long as you want to do it and it does not violate morality, don't be afraid or fearful. Try your best to fight for it. It is already halfway to success."
Chen Nongmo understood what this meant. Some people are naturally smart and like to climb to the top. Fifth Brother is obviously such a typical example.
But he was only 18 years old after all, and such words coming from the mouth of a teenager inevitably sounded a bit old-fashioned and heavy.
Look, there is no smile on Fourth Brother’s face anymore.
Thinking of his fourth brother's past love of laughter and playfulness, and his appearance of never growing up, Chen Nongmo sighed secretly, and smiled to break the somewhat depressed atmosphere: "I understand, just like Brother Shao Zheng, I think he is very good, so I took the initiative to let him be my partner."
As soon as these words were spoken, the twins looked over at the same time, obviously unaware of this.
"You took the initiative?" Chen Yi narrowed his eyes.
Chen Jun yelled, "Sixth Brother, is this true?"
Chen Nongmo ignored their surprise and said as if it was a matter of course: "Who said lesbians can't take the initiative? I think Shao Zheng is good-looking, has a good personality, a good job, and a harmonious family environment. There shouldn't be any conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. The key is that he dotes on me. If I don't quickly bring such a good man to my family, will I let him take advantage of others?"
Chen Jun had seen how Brother Shao Zheng looked after Old Six, so it was not an exaggeration to say that he was taking great care of him. Thinking of this, he suddenly realized, "Sister, you are right!"
Chen Yize said gently, "Big brother is the only one who doesn't know that you're dating him, right?"
Chen Jun interrupted: "How do you know?"
Chen Yi looked at the fourth brother helplessly, but still patiently explained: "With the second brother's carefulness, he would definitely be able to see something wrong when you and Brother Shao Zheng appeared in front of him together. The third brother and the second brother are in J City together, so if the second brother knows, then the third brother also knows."
Chen Nongmo gave his fifth brother a thumbs up.
Chen Yi raised his hand and tapped his sister's forehead: "Don't be happy too soon. From what I know about the second brother, even if he promised you not to tell the eldest brother, he would have hinted. But until now, the eldest brother has not reacted. I know that you and Shao Zheng are dating, which is completely beyond his cognition. Sixth sister, we are easy to deal with here. After all, there is a layer between us and Shao Zheng, and we can't catch him for the time being. But the eldest brother is different. The eldest brother has treated Shao Zheng as a brother for more than ten years, but he is dating his precious sister. What do you think the eldest brother will react to?"
Chen Nongmo pursed his lips and said, "Big brother will definitely beat up Brother Shao Zheng."
"Yes, so you plan to keep it a secret?"
In fact, in Chen Nongmo's opinion, there is nothing strange about him and Brother Shao Zheng being in a relationship. After all, his partner is really good in all aspects.
But from the perspective of the eldest brother, it might be hard to accept, which is why she has been hesitating and unwilling to say it now. After hearing his sister's plan, Chen Yi said with a smile: "Guess, if we keep it a secret for a few more months, the whole family will know, and only the eldest brother will not know. Will he be even angrier?"
Chen Nongmo has already thought about this: "Yes, but don't be afraid. With Qiuhua's mother and sister-in-law's help, my brother won't dare to do anything excessive."
Hearing this, Chen Yi narrowed his eyes, thinking that his sister was smart, but she didn't understand the confrontation between men.
The elder brother didn't dare to do anything in front of him, but how could he not do it behind his back? It was impossible for the younger sister to watch him all the time.
Moreover, he believed that even if Brother Shao Zheng was really beaten, he would not say anything to his sister.
In order to make things easier for Yu Yu, I have to suffer in silence.
Of course, Chen Yi will not be as friendly as before to Shao Zheng, who may become his brother-in-law, and naturally will not remind his sister.
So young Chen Yi rubbed Sixth Sister's head again and agreed gently: "You are right to worry! Let's wait until next year when you and Mom go there."
Chen Nongmo looked at the fifth brother suspiciously, feeling that his attitude changed a little too quickly: "Weren't you dissatisfied with Brother Shao Zheng before?"
Chen Yi's expression remained unchanged: "This is the difference between you taking the initiative and him taking the initiative."
"What's the difference?"
"You take the initiative because you want to, and he takes the initiative because he wants to. The concepts are of course different."
Chen Nongmo was speechless for a moment. Fifth Brother’s double standards were obvious.
But because of this, she stopped being suspicious and pointed at the bewildered Fourth Brother: "You haven't told me about Fourth Brother yet, why are you sending him to the Bian family?"
Chen Jun also looked over.
Meeting his twin brother's gaze, Chen Yi sighed, "Fourth brother, things have been turbulent outside these years, and my parents would never agree to you following the county team on long-distance trips. I know you want to drive, and when I went to the Bian family a few days ago, I learned that Secretary Bian's driver was leaving, so I told him about you. You can take over the position."
At this point, Chen Yi looked at his stunned fourth brother, paused for a few seconds, and continued, "Fourth brother, our parents are old, and we are grown up. I recommend you to drive for the Bian family, not because you really want to be just a driver. I hope that before you figure out what you will do in the future, you can first gain knowledge and learn the ways of the world. Since ancient times, the officialdom is like a battlefield. Even if you just drive, it is enough for you to learn a lot, recognize the world, and grow up."
Chen Jun is not stupid, he has been protected too well by his older brothers since he was a child, so he is too lazy to think deeply about many things.
He knew very well that his younger brother did this to pull him forward when he was confused, and the fifth brother did not want to be left behind among his brothers.
Thinking of this, Chen Jun, with tears in his eyes, clenched his fist and said, "Old Five, don't worry, I will be careful with my words and actions."
Seeing that his fourth brother grasped the key point at once, Chen Yi was not surprised. He said in a relaxed tone: "After we get there, we have to continue to review our cultural knowledge. If we have to take the college entrance examination again in a few years, we will go to college together. Just think, by then, our whole family will be college students. How impressive it will be."
Chen Jun, who was very easy to appease, immediately became excited: "Old Five, don't worry, I will definitely study hard!"
Chen Nongmo. "What are you all doing standing outside? Come in and have some chicken soup!" After cleaning up her husband, Cao Qiuhua stood at the gate of the yard and waved at the three siblings.
Chen Nongmo jumped off the swing lightly, and was sandwiched between his twin brothers. He ran home with them, laughing, and they all said, "Here we go!"
(End of this chapter)
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