Lu Dongsheng said: "No need, I don't have much education, nor do I have the ability. If I could stay in the army, I think I would stay for a long time."
Wang Lan hesitated to speak. It seemed that he really didn't want to have too much relationship with her.
The snow outside was falling heavier and heavier. The first News Gala was playing on TV. Listening to the voices in it, the sense of time instantly came to me.
Wang Lan knew that there was no point in continuing the conversation.
She took out three red envelopes from her bag and put them on the table: “This is the first time I meet Su Ying and the two children. These are the red envelopes I prepared for you.
It was my fault for abandoning you back then, and I don't know how to make it up to you and the child, so don't think this red envelope is too little."
Lu Dongsheng said: "Take the red envelope."
Wang Lan was a little unhappy: "I gave birth to you after all, it doesn't matter if you don't recognize me, just treat me as a distant relative, it's New Year's Day, I should give you and the child some red envelopes."
Lu Dongcheng was silent. Wang Lan pushed the red envelope in front of him and said, "I'll go get something from the car."
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Wang Lan wanted to cry. The child who was still breastfeeding in her arms back then had grown up so big in the blink of an eye.
Not only is she this big, she's also this beautiful.
She didn't know for a moment whether her future choice would be right or wrong.
She came out of the room. It was snowing heavily outside and cold tears slowly flowed down her cheeks.
Lu Dahai and his wife did not treat her son badly.
In the end, she was the one who was sorry for the child.
On a winter night, she wiped away her tears, let out a long breath, and took out several large bags of things from the trunk, all of which were bought for the two children.
She brought the things in and said, "I bought this for my child, please don't dislike it."
After Wang Lan put her things down, she said, "It's getting late, let's go to the guesthouse. I've already registered a room when we got here.
I have something to talk to your parents tonight, I will send them here tomorrow."
Lu Dongsheng said: "Okay, then I'll take you to the gate of the compound."
Lu Dongsheng sent them away. Su Ying looked at the things on the table and felt a little worried. It seemed that his mother was really not an ordinary person.
As soon as Lu Dongsheng left, Li Xiumei came over with a bowl of dumplings and some dishes.
She lowered her voice in the house and said, "Those two little bastards are clamoring to come to your house to watch TV. I saw a car parked in front of your yard. Is there anyone coming to your house?"
Su Ying didn't know what to say.
"Mrs. Li, this is hard to say. I'll tell you another day."
"Okay, I won't ask any more questions. The dumplings I made are delicious. Remember to eat them. I'm leaving now."
Li Xiumei is not a difficult person and she knows that Su Ying also has her own difficulties.
After Lu Dongsheng came back, he seemed to be in a very calm mood. He opened the three red envelopes left by Wang Lan and saw that one of them actually contained a stack of big unity notes.
Moreover, they are all consecutive numbers.
When Lu Dongsheng took a look, he found that the red envelope contained one thousand yuan.
Judging from the high-end clothes she wears, you can tell that she is living a good life now.
But, three red envelopes cost six thousand yuan, isn’t that too exaggerated?
Lu Dongsheng said: "Wife, this is too much."
Su Ying took out the clothes that Wang Lan bought for the child and took a look at them. They were all very fashionable and looked quite large. The child should be able to wear them for two years.
"How much? It scared you like this."
Su Ying took the wallet and opened it, and saw that there was actually two thousand yuan inside.
She opened her mouth in surprise.
"Old Lu, you are not an ordinary mother. Why don't you make some sacrifices and accept it. My son and I will enjoy endless wealth and glory in the future."
Lu Dongsheng stuffed all three red envelopes into her arms: "Do you really think so?
Are you trying to use me to pay you back?"
"It's not impossible. Three red envelopes would be 6,000 yuan. Add my little savings and we'd be a millionaire."
Lu Dongsheng slapped her on the butt: "You little heartless thing, you want to abandon me just for money.
He has no shortage of children or money, but my parents are different, they are just ordinary workers.
I can't fit in into their family.
Besides, I don’t want to be a freeloader.”
Su Ying was amused by his words: "I was just kidding you, when she comes tomorrow, return these red envelopes to her.
Since you don't want to acknowledge her, there's no need for us to accept her red envelope. Let's just return the money to her so that we can feel more at ease."
"you're right."
After discussing it, the couple decided to return the red envelope.
When Wang Lan and her companions arrived at the county guesthouse, she hugged Zhao Yulan and cried bitterly in the room.
"Sister, you know, I had no choice at the time, I had to do this.
Sister, I really know I was wrong now, but my child doesn’t want to recognize me at all. What should I do when I get old?
At least you still have a son. My two daughters are married and rarely come back now."
Zhao Yulan said: "It is difficult for us to give you advice on Dongsheng's matter. This child's personality is exactly the same as her father's. He may not listen to us.
We will find a chance to talk to him later."
Wang Lan felt sad and cried for a long time while hugging Zhao Yulan.
As expected, people should not do bad things, otherwise even God will not let them go.
That night, none of the three elders slept a wink.
As for Lu Dongsheng, he put the two children in the big bed, and the family of four slept together.
They arrived the next day, and everyone in the compound was confused as to where Lu Dongsheng got such a rich relative.
Everybody wants to gossip, but no one dares to speak out openly now.
I have to say, having more people at home will make it a little noisier, but having someone to help take care of the children will make Su Ying feel a lot more relaxed.
She, Lu Dongsheng, and Lu Dahai were cooking in the kitchen. She finally understood the feeling of preferring to cook than taking care of a child.
Su Ying's cooking skills have improved a lot compared to before. The couple prepared a large table of dishes. After the meal, when Zhao Yulan was about to leave, Lu Dongsheng returned the red envelope.
"This red envelope is too large, you should take it back.
Take good care of yourself in the future. I am far away and may not be able to take care of you. You can save this money for your retirement."
Wang Lan's face didn't look very good, and she looked like she was about to cry again.
"This is a small token of my appreciation. Just think of it as making up for the guilt I've felt towards you over the years. If you don't accept this red envelope, I won't feel at ease."
Lu Dongsheng said: "You should take it back. I will not feel at ease if I accept it."
Wang Lan hesitated to speak, it seemed that he still wanted to draw a clear line between them.
She felt heavy in her heart as she watched Lu Dongsheng stuff the red envelope into her bag.
Zhao Yulan left anyway. Lu Dahai and Zhao Yulan stayed to help Su Ying take care of the child for half a month. After the Lantern Festival, the couple went back.
After the reform and opening up, many state-owned factories began to decline.
Nowadays, there are stalls on both sides of the road in the county town. If it weren’t for her children, Su Ying would have wanted to set up her own stall and do business.
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