I have always understood the concept of "poor parents in the world", so I have tried not to talk back to my elders since I was a child, because I know that no matter what they say about me. It's for my own good after all.
Compared to my mother scolding me, I am more afraid of seeing her cry, especially because of me.
Not wanting to worry her, I tried to look calm. I got up and tidied up, and went downstairs with them to have a meal. Because my phone is turned off, I no longer have to worry about missing someone’s call, but I feel much more at ease.
It was already past eleven o'clock at night when I went upstairs after dinner, and my parents were worried about my mood. So I didn’t say anything else and let me go back to the house to sleep.
I've had my hands full several times trying to turn it on. But in the end, I held back. I seemed to be angry with Luo Xiangdong, but he didn't answer my call. I don't let him find me either.
But to be honest, what I'm most afraid of is that after turning on the phone, I didn't see any missed calls from him. I had known that there would be so many changes in just a few days apart. Shouldn't I have let him go to Canada in the first place
But as soon as this idea came up, I immediately felt that I was stupid. If something is bound to happen, then it won’t go anywhere. It doesn't matter if we separate or not.
I'm so tired of myself thinking so wildly, but I can't control it. Perhaps this is where rationality and sensibility are most at odds with each other. We all understand many truths, but we are defeated by emotions.
At around twelve o'clock at night, I was still lying on my bed tossing and turning. When I opened and closed my eyes, all I could see was Luo Xiangdong and Rong Xin together. I was afraid that I would go crazy before the day Luo Xiangdong explained to me. .
In such a quiet night, the doorbell rang suddenly, which naturally made me jump. At first I thought I heard it wrong, until the doorbell rang three times in succession.
I quickly turned over and sat up, turned on the light and left the bedroom.
My mother didn't fall asleep either. She opened the master bedroom door in her pajamas and said in surprise: "Who is it so late?"
We walked to the door and looked out from the video phone. We saw two men standing at the security door downstairs. Look at the face... My eyes suddenly widened, and I couldn't help but whisper: "Why are they here?"
My mother glanced at me and said, "Who is it?"
My eyes were still blank, so I replied casually: "Luo Xiangdong's friend."
That's right, the two people downstairs turned out to be Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu.
I quickly picked up the phone and said: "Brother Zheng, brother Zeyu."
Downstairs Zheng Zeyu said: "Zijin, are you asleep?"
Did they think they were in Night City this late at night? Come as you say.
I opened the door to let them come up. During this time, my dad also came out of the master bedroom.
My mother whispered: "Luo Xiangdong's friends, are they from Night City?"
I was still confused and said softly: "It should be so."
While they were talking, the two of them had already gone upstairs. The door was open. When they saw my parents, Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu nodded politely and called out, "Uncle, Auntie."
My parents were polite but enthusiastic towards them and let them into the house.
In the living room, I sat with my parents, and Zheng Zeyu and Wei Zheng sat on our right.
My mother had already poured the tea and was about to ask them what their purpose was.
Wei Zheng said: "Uncle, auntie, I'm sorry to bother you by coming so late. I really can't contact Zijin from Xiangdong, so I'm in a hurry, so I have to let us come over first."
Wei Zheng got right to the point with this sentence, without covering up anything and going straight to the point.
Hearing this, I was relieved in my heart. Since Luo Xiangdong asked them to come over, it at least meant that he still wanted to explain.
My mother said, "Where is Xiangdong? Zijin called him all day long, but he couldn't get through." There was a hint of complaint in her words.
Wei Zheng hurriedly said: "Auntie, Xiangdong is in Canada. He said hello to Zijin before he left. He was there to talk about work."
My mother said, "Zi Jin has said this, but we don't know that he still has a fiancée. Since everyone in the family is thinking about getting married, what's the point of still being with our Zi Jin?"
My mother is not the kind of person who is intimidating. When she is angry, no one can help her.
When Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu saw this, their backs obviously straightened up, as if they were 120,000 times more energetic.
Wei Zheng explained aloud: "Auntie, it's like this. The Luo family and the Rong family have always had a good relationship. The chairman of Senming once helped Xiangdong's father, so this cooperation was decided between the two families. Online The marriage mentioned is simply based on speculation by reporters.”
My mother said: "There has to be a wind to catch up with, and it can't be groundless, right?"
Zheng Zeyu said: "Xiang Dong's original words were like this. When the two companies signed the contract, Rong Xin stayed with Xiang Dong's father. The two chatted for a few more words, so the reporter asked if it was Xiang Dong's father. He regarded Rong Xin as his goddaughter. The old man made a casual joke, saying that since he didn't have a goddaughter, it would be nice to be a daughter-in-law. Unexpectedly, the domestic reporter took this joke as a headline and made the headlines. He has been in Canada for two days, and the news there is not like that, so he doesn’t know what is happening in the country.”
Wei Zheng continued: "Uncle, aunt, Xiangdong is sincere to Zijin. We are watching this, and we definitely didn't run so far just to say good things for him. Xiangdong can't contact Zijin today, and he is very anxious. I'm crazy, and I'm afraid that this news will cause trouble to you, so I quickly asked us to come over and explain it to Zijin first. He is already on his way back and has booked the fastest flight, but he still has to get to Night City first. If you come here from Night City, you’ll have to arrive tomorrow night at the earliest.”
Zheng Zeyu said to me again: "I have seen Rong Xin. She is just a little brat. Xiangdong calls her father brother, but she still calls Xiangdong uncle. What do you think can happen between them? It's just domestic The reporter has a lot of trouble. I have asked someone to take down the headlines. If you are still angry, wait until Xiangdong comes back and ask him to help you find the media that published the news. "
Having said that, at least I know that this matter has nothing to do with Luo Xiangdong. I asked: "Then why does his phone keep turning off?"
Zheng Zeyu sighed helplessly, and then said: "Otherwise, it's a coincidence. Xiangdong is also angry about this. He went to the hospital to see Chairman Senming this morning, and in the afternoon he accompanied their deputy director to attend a concert. It’s an occasion where you can’t turn on your cell phone. He thought he would call you after he was done, but who knew there was such news in the country.”
In this way, things really happen in a hurry, what a coincidence
Zheng Zeyu focused on coaxing me, while Wei Zheng focused on coaxing my parents. He said: "Uncle and aunt, I'm really sorry. Xiangdong has been thinking about coming to visit you after returning from Canada. I didn't expect that something like this happened in the middle. Long. He gave many instructions on the phone, asking us to apologize to you and explain the matter clearly. No matter what, he will take responsibility for this matter, just because he is afraid that Zijin and you will get angry. "
Most of my anger has gone away, as long as there is nothing wrong between Luo Xiangdong and Rong Xin.
My dad said: "It's okay. Since it was a misunderstanding, it will be over after we explain it."
To my surprise, my mother didn't express her opinion. This is not her character. But after waiting for a long time, she really didn't say anything offensive or embarrassing, and even expressed understanding.
Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu arrived by plane in the middle of the night. After chatting for a while, the two took the initiative to get up and leave.
My dad said: "It's so late, I'll take you to the hotel."
Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu both politely refused: "Uncle, don't bother, we have already found a hotel when we came."
When I walked to the door while talking, they wouldn't let my parents see them off, so my mother said, "Zijin, please see them downstairs."
I put on my coat and went downstairs with Zheng Zeyu and Wei Zheng. Walking on the second floor platform, Wei Zheng looked at me and said, "Zijin, your parents aren't angry with Xiang Dong, are they?"
How could I answer this? I could only answer vaguely: "More or less."
Zheng Zeyu said excitedly: "Zijin, Xiangdong is the conscience of the world for you. He really doesn't know what news about his fiancée will come out. He was so angry that he cursed on the phone."
Maybe it was because I hadn't met Luo Xiangdong in person, but I still felt uneasy, so after explaining it, I wasn't as relaxed as expected. I just replied calmly: "Let's wait until he comes over."
Wei Zheng said: "In the final analysis, this matter is a headline-making attempt by the domestic media to gain attention. Xiangdong is still the victim. Zijin, after he comes back, you should talk to him carefully and don't be angry."
I nodded: "I know."
After sending them downstairs, Wei Zheng said to me: "Go back quickly, don't catch a cold."
Zheng Zeyu also said: "Go back and persuade your parents. This happened. Before I could meet my father-in-law and my mother-in-law, I offended them first."
I said, "Go to the hotel and be careful on the road."
Wei Zheng responded: "We will meet again when we return eastward tomorrow."
I originally wanted to accompany them to a taxi and then go home, but they refused to leave until they watched me go upstairs. I was wearing a coat and thin pajamas, and I was already freezing.
When I entered the house, I couldn't help but tremble.
My parents were sitting on the sofa in the living room, one smoking and the other in a daze. Seeing me coming in, my dad raised his head and said, "Send him off?"
"Um."
Seeing their posture, they didn't look like they were getting ready to rest, so I said, "Go to sleep, it's already so late."
My mother said: "When Xiangdong comes back tomorrow, I have to ask him whether his father said that in front of reporters as a joke or on purpose."
When I heard this, my heart sank. In fact, my heart was tied to this, Luo Zhenye's attitude towards me. This is also the reason why I still don’t feel happy after hearing Wei Zheng and Zheng Zeyu’s explanations. Because I also noticed this, but I didn't expose it.
After a few seconds of pause, I finally said, "Then why didn't you ask just now?"
My mother said: "What's the use of me embarrassing his friends about the matter between you and Luo Xiangdong? Besides, they must be talking to Luo Xiangdong. I have to ask Luo Xiangdong myself to see what he says."
I sighed secretly, thinking that when Luo Xiangdong comes back tomorrow, it will be another exhausting tug-of-war.