"Hehe, he's so busy, it's normal for him to be like this."
Zhang Hongmei sat for a while longer. "Annie, are you still coming back with me?"
"No, Mom, I want to wait until Dad comes back."
"Alright, I'll go and take the submitted photos to the photo studio."
When Zhang Hongmei returned home, An Jing became anxious and went upstairs to check the letter.
She read Gu Chuanming's message first, which contained words of advice to avoid being wronged, and information about human deer antlers and other things that were meant to nourish her body, telling her not to keep them.
Next came a letter from Zhang Shouyi, containing some words of advice and a portrait of himself, which looked quite similar.
Wang Ying's letter was particularly thick, filled with information about the underwear factory. She also told her that Yu Hongxia had taken advantage of the summer vacation to build an underwear factory in Shanghai, and that all the expenses were covered by the profits.
The story also recounts the journey back to Liujiatun, including how they managed to get Liu Jingsong to come. They also complained a lot about that awful place.
Zhang Hongmei also felt that the family had gone too far. Fortunately, they arranged for him to work in the county, but she didn't know if he could make it!
“Hongmei, when they wrote the letter severing ties, they weren’t sad or regretful at all. On the contrary, they were resentful because they couldn’t go to the city.”
Zhang Hongmei: What more can you ask of a selfish person?
Next came Liu Jingze's letter. She was aware of his achievements. However, the last sentence left Zhang Hongmei feeling very uneasy. Normally, she wouldn't have any further contact with Liu Jingze. But the gentle Liu Jingze had indeed taken good care of her and his family; she really couldn't treat him like a stranger.
I'll leave it aside and hope he can let it go and move on as soon as possible.
Then came two letters from Zhou Changrong. He picked up the one with his own name on it and began to read it.
Finally, he shook his head; truly, the hearts of parents are full of love and concern for their children.
The letter also included Zhou Changrong's thanks.
Liu Jingze must have taken good care of him.
Zhang Hongmei decided to go find Zhou Changrong's two sons after school tomorrow to see their attitude. If it was acceptable, she would still give the letter to them. They were adults and capable of distinguishing right from wrong.
The two of them left a good impression on Zhang Hongmei last time they visited. Therefore, she was willing to give them this opportunity. She didn't need to read it to know what Zhou Changrong's letter contained.
Everything's organized, and there's nothing else to do, so I'll just study. There are still two months until the exams.
I don't plan to stand out, so average grades are fine as long as I pass. I just want to avoid any other problems. I really want to go home smoothly.
I really hope nothing goes wrong that I can't control. Right now, I'm incredibly eager to go home. I can't wait to get back.
I know it myself, but I'm just impatient. There's nothing else I can do but wait patiently.
It wasn't until evening that Zeng Zhongkang and the other two returned, bringing back a roasted lamb leg.
When Cheng Guangxu heard from Shen Yunfang that Zhao Haozheng had returned and was sleeping, he immediately lowered his voice.
Hearing the commotion, Zhang Hongmei came downstairs. Cheng Guangxu leaned over and said, "Hongmei, your friend Zhang Hongsheng is really capable. His roasted lamb leg is especially delicious. We even brought one back for our family, and we also packed up the rest of the lamb."
"Hehe, you're so happy you've forgotten all about home, aren't you?"
"A bit. I spent the whole day watching Zhang Hongsheng herd cattle and sheep, and I found it quite interesting."
"Then you can go there every Saturday to relax from now on."
"That's what I think too. I'll go help Zhang Hongsheng herd sheep next time."
Zhao Hao came out by himself during dinner. Everyone was looking at him.
"What? You don't recognize me after I've only been gone for a few months?"
No one paid any attention to him. "I woke up because I smelled barbecue."
After delivering food to Wang Xinyi, Zhao Tiancheng came out and saw Haozheng sitting at the table. "Haozheng, you're awake already?"
"Yeah, I woke up when I smelled barbecue."
Zeng Zhongkang patted him on the shoulder. Cheng Guangxu pushed the torn-off piece of mutton towards Zhao Hao.
After everyone had eaten their fill, they helped Shen Yunfang clean up the dining room before the two girls returned.
"Zhao Haozheng, you're back?"
"Hmm, do you two still go to the company every day?"
"Yes, has our family written to us?"
"I wrote it down, it's all in my room, I'll go get it for you."
Neither of them ate; they sat in the living room reading the letter, and as they read, they both cried.
Zeng Zhongkang and the other two couldn't bear to watch any longer, so they offered a word of comfort and immediately fled back to their rooms.
“Hongmei, my family is very kind to me. My mom said they all miss me, and my brother got married too. I enclosed three hundred yuan in the letter, and my mom took it to the bank to exchange it. It’s just enough for my brother’s wedding.”
Miao Xinyue spoke while crying. She was both crying and laughing at the same time.
Zhao Yuetong stopped crying and sat there in a daze.
"Little Tong, what's wrong?"
Zhao Yuetong didn't react until Miao Xinyue nudged her.
And her complexion was particularly bad. She also sent three hundred yuan home, but her mother wrote to her saying that she should find another way to get money, as her eldest sister, second sister, and eldest brother were all having a hard time, meaning that she should support them.
"Xiaotong, what's wrong? Did something happen at home? Say something! Don't scare me."
Zhao Yuetong handed the letter to Miao Xinyue. "Read it for yourself! I was adopted. It's been like this since I was little. I even wanted my second sister to take my place when I got into the Capital University, but the school's checks were strict, so the substitution didn't happen."
At that time, I felt I had given up on them. Finally, I had a chance to escape them, so without hesitation, I signed up to go abroad. They initially refused to let me go, but only after hearing I wouldn't have to pay for it myself did they release me. Before I left, they warned me to save the money and give it to them.
I saw you gave money to your family this time, so I thought I'd give them some too. Maybe they'll miss me if I'm not around for a long time?
I really didn't expect them to still be the same.
At this moment, Zhao Yuetong's eyes were red, but not a single tear came out.
Zhang Hongmei patted her on the shoulder. She didn't know how to comfort her.
"Hongmei, if we go back, can you hold onto all my money for me? And can you hold onto any dividends or anything like that for me? I'll take it back when I'm old enough to make my own decisions."
"Okay, no problem. I'll hold it for you. Don't be sad, even family relationships depend on fate. You really can't force this."
"Yes, I understand now. I won't be sad anymore. I've always been treated this way since I was a child, and I'm used to it."
At this moment, Miao Xinyue also finished reading Zhao Yuetong's letter. She was so angry that her face turned red.
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