On the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, Bai Churong took his children back to Sijiucheng. Since Tan Xing was transferred abroad, Bai Churong brought his children back every one year to celebrate the New Year with his father. As for Tan Xingguo himself, he has not come back to celebrate the New Year in five years. But he will go back next year
After being transferred back to Sijiu City, I can celebrate the New Year at home from now on.
After lunch, Tan Xingguo's youngest son Tan Minjun asked: "Grandpa, will the third uncle come back to celebrate the New Year with us?"
Tan Xinghua had specifically told his friends about Pei Yue's identity, so the juniors in the family also knew about it. After Tan Minjun learned about Pei Yue's workplace, he was full of curiosity about him.
When Bai Churong married Tan Xingguo, they gave birth to their eldest son Tan Mincai in the third year. Later, the couple separated for a long time and never got pregnant again. It was not until Bai Churong was thirty years old that she became pregnant with the second son, Tan Minjun. Because she was the youngest son, so
The control is not that strict. Plus, nothing has happened, so people are relatively simple.
The dining table suddenly fell silent.
Bai Churong tried to smooth things over by saying, "Your third uncle is going back to Jiang Province for the New Year and won't come here."
Tan Minjun was naive, not stupid. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, he stopped asking. However, after they left, he followed Bai Churong back to the house and asked in a low voice: "Mom, what happened to the third uncle?"
Even if he was going back to Jiang Province to celebrate the New Year with his adoptive father, he still wanted to come over and visit his grandpa before leaving. But seeing how tabooed everyone was, he wanted to find out what was going on.
Bai Churong thought that her son was going to college at the age of eighteen, and felt that it was time for him to grow up, so he told him these things: "Your third uncle has not forgiven your grandpa, and he has no intention of recognizing his father."
After hearing this, Tan Minjun couldn't understand and asked directly: "Mom, it doesn't matter if you don't know the identity of the third uncle. Since you know that the third uncle is your biological son, why doesn't grandpa recognize him?"
Bai Churong shook his head and said, "I can't guess what your grandfather is thinking."
Although it is said that the investigator was instigated by Qu Yan to provide false information, the adoptive father's kindness to him does not conflict with his recognition of his son, so what Mr. Tan said that day did not convince everyone. But he did not tell the real reason, and
No one dared to question him. It was just his behavior that made the husband and second son very passive.
Tan Minjun said: "Mom, I don't care what grandpa thinks, I'm going to find my third uncle tomorrow."
Bai Churong did not agree and said: "Your third uncle is very repulsive to us. You are not allowed to go to him without our consent. Otherwise, you will make him angry and the relationship will become even more tense."
"But if we don't take the initiative, then the third uncle will not recognize his ancestors until the year of the monkey and the horse and the moon."
Bai Churong smiled bitterly and said: "It's harder to get your third uncle to recognize our ancestors and return to the clan than to reach heaven. Your father and I just hope that he won't exclude us and will be satisfied if he is willing to associate with us."
Pei Yue's rejection of the old man and his dislike of Qu Yan made it impossible for Pei Yue to recognize his ancestor and return to his clan. However, she couldn't force this matter. She only hoped that the brothers could live in harmony.
In the evening, Mr. Tan and Bai Churong said: "Liao Buda just called me and said that Pei Yue's case has been solved and he will return to Sijiucheng to report at noon tomorrow. Then in the evening, he will take a bus to Jiang Province
New Year."
Bai Churong asked with concern: "Dad, do you want Pei Yue to stay here for the New Year?"
Mr. Tan waved his hands and said: "No, with his temper he would never set foot here. Liao Buda told me before that the rules in Jiang Province are that the groom should be invited to the house during the wedding. The third child and Tian Shao have already
We have agreed to get married after Tian Shao graduates. I hope you can handle this well."
Bai Churong works at the Women's Federation, and her work is not too tiring. Of course, her main responsibility before was to take good care of Tan Xingguo and educate her two children. Her eldest son Tan Mincai is already married and has a child, and her second son Tan Minjuan is also in college, so she has more time.
Bai Churong was stunned when he heard what he said, and then said: "Dad, I don't think the third child will agree."
Asking her to go to the Tian family to ask for a marriage date as a representative, indicating that she is willing to recognize her ancestors and return to the clan, is contrary to Pei Yue's wishes. Moreover, she feels that it is okay to find out the details of Pei Yue and the Tian family in private, but it would be better to put it on the table.
Afraid of angering Pei Yue.
Mr. Tan said: "It was your Aunt Luo who went to arrange the engagement. Your Aunt Luo's old injury has relapsed, and it is impossible for her to come forward to ask for a wedding date on his behalf."
Bai Churong understood that this was an opportunity for her to seize. She did not refuse, but just said: "Dad, I'll ask the third child what he wants in this matter first. If he agrees, I'll go."
This means that if Pei Yue disagrees, she will not go back.
"Do as you say."
When Bai Churong went downstairs, she happened to meet Qu Yan who was carrying ginseng tea and was about to go upstairs. She said hello and prepared to go down. Although she didn't like Qu Yan in her heart, it would only make people laugh if they fell out with each other in the scene.
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Qu Yan stopped and said: "Chu Rong, the old man's health is deteriorating. The doctor from the health care team said that he can't bear it. It's not a particularly important matter, so don't let him worry about it."
Bai Churong said with a smile: "Aunt Qu is worrying too much. It's dad who wants to see me for something."
As for what happened, she naturally wouldn't tell Qu Yan. Tan Xinghua had a bad temper and couldn't understand, but the couple knew that after the two Tan Xingli brothers got into trouble one after another, the old man no longer trusted Qu Yan. The same was true, and many things were hidden from her
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After returning to the room, Bai Churong called Liao Buda. Unfortunately, he didn't get through. He didn't talk to Liao Buda until he called Liao's house in the evening.
Pei Yue returned to Sijiu City at around 11 o'clock the next morning and reported his work to Liao Buda. He originally thought that the case would not be closed until after the new year, but he was lucky, and the other party showed his flaws and caught him in advance.
After talking about business, Liao Buda invited him to sit on the sofa and chatted about personal matters: "You said three years ago that you would get married as soon as Tian Shao graduates. Has this changed?"
"No, I plan to go to Tian's house to ask for a wedding date after spring."
Liao Buda said: "Your Aunt Luo's old injury has relapsed and she can't leave Sijiu City in a short time. After thinking about it, I think there is someone who is very suitable."
Pei Yue was also very smart and said: "Uncle Liao, if you are from the Tan family, don't mention it."
Liao Buda was very helpless. Over the past year or so, he had mentioned it many times in secret and overtly, but he still couldn't relax at all. But no matter how difficult it was, he still had to persuade: "Xiao Yue, whether it is the parents of your comrades, or the parents of your comrades,
Your Aunt Luo, they are all outsiders. Only your brother and sister-in-law are family members. For them to come forward to ask for a wedding date from the Tian family also shows that you value Tian Shao. And I believe that your father-in-law and mother-in-law will also be very happy."
Pei Yue replied to him in three words: "No need."
Tian Dalin and Li Guihua couldn't be more satisfied with Pei Yue, even if he went to ask for a wedding date, they would have no objection. However, Pei Yue didn't want the villagers to gossip, so he was very cautious about this matter.