A sudden shower interrupted their plan to go to the beach. The weather became colder and the north wind became stronger. Considering their children, they had to return to Linzhou early.
When I returned to Linzhou, I heard the neighbors at the canteen talking about Hong Chunyan's case as soon as I got off the car. More than half a month has passed since this case, and it is still something people talk about after dinner.
But if you listen carefully, it seems that there are new developments in the case.
"The murder case was just a trigger. In fact, the police had been eyeing that hotel for a long time, and there were senior officials behind it."
"I heard that there was not just one high-ranking official, but several, and now they are all dismissed."
"So, anti-corruption and anti-pornography are often linked together."
Qiao Xinwei turned to look at Jiang Hao and saw that his brows were furrowed and he looked worried.
That same day, a phone call came from home. Lin Caiyin said anxiously on the other end of the phone: "Ah Hao, your dad was taken away by the police."
"When?" Jiang Hao was shocked, this happened too suddenly.
"Just now, Director Chen came here in person, saying he wanted your dad to go to the police station and ask a few questions, but I just couldn't trust him."
Facing the surprised expressions of Qiao Xinwei and Zai Xi, he said seriously: "Mom, don't worry too much, maybe it's just a few questions."
"Ah Hao, Chief Jin has been double-regulated."
"What?" Jiang Hao was stunned again, thinking that his ears heard wrongly, "Is it Mr. Jin Zijian, the old leader?"
"Yes, the old Chief Jin who retired from your current position was captured from home in the middle of the night yesterday. Your dad received a lot of calls this morning, all talking about Chief Jin. After a while, Director Chen
It’s here, it scared me to death, is your dad also under Shuanggui?”
Jiang Hao's face turned pale, "Mom, don't think blindly, Shuanggui is not that simple."
"Come back quickly, I'm home alone now and I'm scared."
"Okay, you wait at home."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Hao's expression was particularly solemn. Chief Jin was his mentor and promoted him single-handedly. He had only retired for two years. How could something like this happen?
It is said that he is retiring. In fact, Chief Jin is just stepping down from the position of chief. After all, he is getting older and this position must be left to young people. After retiring, he still holds important positions in important departments and has multiple identities.
Originally, he was planning to return to the capital, but something unexpected happened and he had to leave early.
"Dad, are you leaving again?" Zai Xi shed tears when he saw him packing up his salutes. He was not a crybabies child, but he finally recognized his father, and his father was leaving again. This was
It is a huge blow to young children.
Jiang Hao knelt down and brushed away the tears on Xi's face. He touched his head and said, "Dad has to do something. He will be back soon."
“UuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuYou said you would never leave again, dad, you are liar!" Xiao Zaixi flattened his mouth, and the tears that he had just wiped away fell down again, dripping directly onto Jiang Hao's hand.
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Jiang Hao felt extremely guilty, and when the child cried, he felt even more uncomfortable.
Qiao Xinwei picked up Zai Xi and persuaded him while wiping his tears: "Xi Bao, dad has been with us every day for a long time. He has very important things to do now. You can't let him
Go."
"But, but I don't want dad to leave. What if dad leaves and doesn't come back?"
Jiang Hao promised: "No, Xi Bao, dad will definitely be back soon."
"Dad, can you not leave?" Zai Xi insisted, his big tearful eyes making people feel very distressed.
Qiao Xinwei said: "Xi Bao, you can't be unreasonable. Dad really has something to do, just like mom has to put Xi Bao in the nursery when she has to go to work. There is nothing we can do about it, do you understand?"
Zai Xi nodded. Although he agreed in action, he was still very reluctant in his heart. He was afraid of losing his father again.
Jiang Hao couldn't stand his son's pitiful eyes and felt that he was a sinner.
Just when Jiang Hao was conflicted, Qiao Xinwei suddenly said: "Xi Bao, how about we go with dad? Let dad do the work, and how about we go see grandma and grandpa?"
Jiang Hao's eyes lit up, and Zai Xi burst into laughter, clapped his hands and shouted, "Okay, okay, I want to go with dad, I want to see grandma and grandpa."
Jiang Hao was still in excitement. When he saw Qiao Xinwei opening a big box and packing a lot of clothes, and searching the house for things that could be taken away, he finally understood.
Why is she not in a hurry to find a house when her rent is due? Why is she not in a hurry to find a job after being fired from the library? Why is she not in a hurry to find a kindergarten after Zai Xi stops going to daycare? In fact, she has already planned to go back.
of.
There weren't many things at first glance, but they packed up a lot. After all, this was the place where she had lived for four years, and where Zaixi had lived from birth to now. In the end, she picked and packed only the necessities.
"Mom, can't my comic strips fit in it?"
"It can't be packed. It only contains your picture album, and the crayons can't be packed either. Can mom buy it for you when we get to the capital?"
"Is there the same thing in the capital?"
"Yes, there is something better than this."
Zai Xi happily agreed, "Okay, Mom, I want to bring the little bear with me, is that okay? I'll hold it."
"Can."
"Mom, I also want to bring a kettle."
"No, I can't take it with me anymore."
"Put it in my little school bag."
"I can't put it down anymore. Your little schoolbag is full of gifts for your birthday. The kettle is so big that I can't carry it with you. How about mom buy something more beautiful for you? Buy something better than this one."
"Can't you take the little train with you too?"
"Well, I can't take them with me anymore, Xi Bao, these toys are available in all cities, and there are many more at grandma's house. Don't you remember?"
"Okay then..." Zai Xi was extremely sad.
Jiang Hao held the box and Qiao Xinwei held her son. She took one last look here. She came here to take refuge four years ago. Aunt Qin, who did not rent out the house easily, readily rented the house to her. She stayed there for nearly four years.
Years later, she gave birth to Zai Xi here. She also cherished this place very much. She had many memories and reluctance to leave it.
Jiang Hao comforted him and said, "Let's go. We have everything at home and we don't lack anything."
Qiao Xinwei remained silent and could only close the door.
Not everything needs a clear explanation. For some things, an action or a look can explain everything. Jiang Hao no longer pursues her for forgiveness, and she no longer insists on setting boundaries with him. There is a child here.
In the middle, no matter how hard it is, it can't be completely unrelated.
It was he who proposed divorce but not leaving home, and she acquiesced. Perhaps, this was the best choice for the children and the best choice for the current relationship between the two.
After a two-hour flight, they arrived in the capital very quickly. Zai Xi fell asleep on the plane. After playing for two days, they arrived in the capital before they had time to rest. Not to mention the children, the adults felt tired.
As soon as I got off the plane, cold air hit me from all directions. It was winter, and it was obviously colder outside in the capital than in Linzhou. Coupled with the gloomy sky, it felt even colder.
There was already a car waiting outside. As soon as he got in the car, Jiang Hao said: "You and Xi Bao go home first. I'll go to my mother's first and then go back later. Home is different from before, but your things
They are all still there.”
Before Qiao Xinwei could say anything, Jiang Hao took out another key and said, "You don't have the key to your home, do you? Here, this is mine, take it."
Qiao Xinwei was a little hesitant. She originally planned to live with her parents.
"Take it," Jiang Hao pushed the key to her and added, "I haven't gone back to live in a month, and everything in the refrigerator is probably broken. I asked Xiaofang to order takeout for you. Xi Bao, do you want some chicken legs?
"
"I want to eat big chicken legs."
"Okay, dad, remember, let Uncle Fang take it to you later. After eating, you and mom can sleep, and then you can see dad."
Qiao Xin only wanted to interrupt, but the words were snatched away by the father and son. Zai Xi asked: "Who is Uncle Xiao Fang?"
"Uncle Xiao Fang is dad's good helper. Well, he is a very good person. Xi Bao should be polite to him, you know?"
"Yeah, okay."
Jiang Hao turned to Qiao Xinwei and said, "Xiao Fang is getting married soon, at the end of the year. The bride is his hometown friend and his childhood sweetheart."
"Yeah, that's good."
"Let's go together then, Xi Bao. Can daddy take you to Uncle Xiao Fang's wedding wine?"
Zai Xi nodded, "Okay."
Qiao Xinwei missed the opportunity to refuse again. Jiang Hao found the right moment when she was hesitating and didn't even give her a chance to think or refuse.
"I'll get off here, and you must send them home."
The driver had been driving for Jiang Hao for several years. Knowing Qiao Xinwei, he nodded and said, "I understand, sir, please don't worry."
When she came to this building again, Qiao Xinwei felt very uneasy, but Zai Xi was very curious. She looked here and there.
"Mom, where is this? It's such a tall and beautiful house."
"Xi Bao, do you like it here?"
"I like it, I like it very much."
Qiao Xinwei held her son in her arms to hide her inner panic. She smiled and said as calmly as possible: "Dad lives here, and mom and Xi Bao will also live here in the future."
"This is our home?"
Home? When she heard the word, Qiao Xinwei was stunned for a moment. It was home, but she just couldn't say it and didn't want to admit it.
The management downstairs had changed a long time ago, and now the person on duty was an unfamiliar face, who stopped them directly.
"Wait a minute, you are not a resident here, who are you looking for?"
Qiao Xinwei said truthfully: "Look for Jiang Hao."
The building manager looked at her carefully. He was deeply impressed by this woman. Earlier, she forced her way in while crying. Later, Chief Jiang went out with her. He thought she was an acquaintance.
At this time, the driver behind pushed the luggage in and said, "We went to Chief Jiang's house to say hello."
The building manager quickly realized that he had already been told that Chief Jiang’s wife and son were coming back today. He immediately greeted him with a smile, “It’s Mrs. Jiang. I’m sorry. Hey, Chief Jiang’s son is so old.
Ah, it’s so cute, please, please, please.”
Qiao Xinwei was heartbroken and denied it, "I'm not his wife. My name is Qiao Xinwei. Don't call me random in the future."
"??" The building manager was extremely embarrassed and stared blankly at them as they entered the elevator. Did I offend anyone? I didn't offend them.