Xiang Ling's family was very happy when they heard that Qiao Xinwei was back with Xi Bao. After all, they no longer had to separate the two places, but they also had many worries.
After dinner, mother and daughter talked for a while in the room. Qiao Xinwei told her mother what had happened in Linzhou during the past month.
Xiang Ling said: "Xinwei, if you ask me for my opinion, I definitely hope that you will remarry Jiang Hao. He is Xi Bao's biological father. He was not willing to divorce at the beginning. He has been good to us in recent years.
It’s good for you and the child. But I know you have thorns in your heart, so don’t force yourself and just let nature take its course.”
This is what Xiang Ling said, and it is very pertinent.
Qiao Xinwei also learned from Xiang Ling that in the past few years, Jiang Hao would come to visit every New Year and festival, give gifts and money, and talk sweetly, but she never gave him a good look.
At the same time, Xiang Ling is realistic and accepts whatever is given to her. Jiang Hao is not short of money anyway, but he is not allowed in.
Jiang Hao was disappointed, but he didn't complain or lose his temper. He came the same way next time and gave the same gifts and money.
"Mom, you are serious, why are you collecting his things even if you don't let him in?"
Xiang Ling said matter-of-factly: "He put all his things at the door, and I picked them in because they were an eyesore. He felt guilty. I was helping him alleviate his guilt."
Qiao Xinwei couldn't help but laugh, "Mom, you are right."
During dinner, Yang Jiajia did not come, only Jing Shang came. From Jing Shang's vague words, everyone felt that the young couple was having a conflict.
Qiao Xinwei originally wanted to ask Jing Shang, but was stopped by Xiang Ling. Only mother and daughter, Xiang Ling was willing to reveal it now, saying: "Jia Jia has been having trouble with your brother recently because of your affairs.
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After asking this question, I found out that Jing Shang had cared about her and Zai Xi very much since she came back last time because of Xiao Tianai's case. If they were brothers and sisters, then this would be a very normal and appropriate thing, but it's a pity that they are not.
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Jing Shang's concern for their mother and son seemed awkward to Yang Jiajia, and Jing Shang had a straightforward temper. He was thinking about this sister in his heart and made no secret of it. Yang Jiajia felt that Jing Shang had lingering feelings for her.
"You are right not to come back and live there. Hey, it's not that mom favors your brother. Mom doesn't want you to get involved in their affairs. Do you understand?"
Qiao Xinwei nodded, "I understand, I also considered this level before living at Jiang Hao's place, so as not to embarrass you by asking to live at home."
Xiang Ling looked at Zai Xi's toys next to her and sighed deeply, "Hey, they haven't had a child for four years. Jiajia is anxious and insecure. This is also part of it."
"You can't rush into giving birth. Mom, are you putting pressure on her?"
"We don't have that. We are self-aware. Our family has made great efforts to marry Jiajia. Her mother is worried. Her mother took her to see her. It's her fault. She has been taking traditional Chinese medicine for treatment recently. Look at my kitchen.
The casserole and Chinese medicine bag were said to be stewed in the hospital because they were afraid of adding water, so I took them back and stewed them myself. I stewed the Chinese medicine for her every day and never said anything."
"It will happen, don't worry."
"Hey, I'm not in a hurry. As long as you and Xi Baoping are safe and healthy, I'll be fine with everything. Xinwei, do you understand what mom means? You must not get involved."
"Yes, I understand."
Xiang Ling talked for a long time and then came back, "I still think Jiang Hao is good. Of course, you make your own decisions about your own life-long affairs."
"kindness."
Just as he was talking, Jing Shang opened the door and walked in with Xi Bao in his arms. Xi Bao rubbed his eyes and said coquettishly: "Mom, I'm so sleepy."
Jing Shang: "Xi Bao will look for his mother whenever he gets sleepy, and none of us can coax him."
Qiao Xinwei immediately took the child and said, "It's my mother's fault. She forgot the time while talking to grandma. Dear Xi Bao, let's go home now."
Jing Shang: "Why are you going so late? Don't you have some free space at home? Just stay at home."
Qiao Xinwei smiled and said, "Brother, thank you for your kindness, but we still have to go back."
Jing Shang said directly: "Aren't you and Jiang Hao divorced? What's the point of living together like this? Aren't you afraid of being gossiped about?"
Qiao Xinwei looked troubled, but it was Xiang Ling who stood up in time and said: "We can talk to anyone who wants to gossip, how can we control so many people? Xinwei, it's getting late, go back quickly."
Seeing that he couldn't stop it, Jing Shang had no choice but to say, "Then I'll give it to you."
Only then did Qiao Xinwei remember that Jiang Hao might be waiting for them below. In the winter in the capital, especially at night, the temperature difference between the inside and outside is more than 20 degrees, and if you sprinkle some water outside, it will freeze into ice.
Jing Shang wrapped Zai Xi completely in his cotton coat and carried him downstairs. Jiang Hao had been waiting downstairs. They saw him when they walked out of the door. He was smoking next to the car, and a spark flickered in the darkness.
Darkly, when he saw them coming down, he immediately put out his cigarette.
Qiao Xinwei didn't know when he started smoking. When we were together, he smoked only a handful of times, and there was no trace of cigarettes at home. When she was in Linzhou, she also accidentally discovered a small door at the door.
The next morning, she would find one or two cigarette butts in the trash can. She knew then that he would go out to smoke every night.
She couldn't understand why gay men were so obsessed with smoking. She just wanted to ask, is it really okay to still smoke like this not long after the surgery?
When Zai Xi saw Jiang Hao, he suddenly became energetic and said, "Dad, dad."
"Hey, my good son." Just when Jiang Hao reached out to pick up the child, Jing Shang said with a cold face: "It's such a cold day, I'll put the child in the car before we talk."
Jiang Hao nodded, took the key and opened the car door.
Qiao Xinwei got in the car first, and then Jing Shang handed the child in. He took out two small toys from his pocket and gave them to Zai Xi. He touched Zai Xi's head lovingly and said, "Uncle will give them to me next time."
You buy it.”
"Xi Bao, say goodbye to uncle."
Zai Xi waved his little hand, "Goodbye, uncle."
Jing Shang glanced at Qiao Xinwei, with a look of helplessness and sadness in his eyes. He said, "Okay, goodbye. Just listen to mother."
In the night, the car drove forward slowly, and the child gradually fell asleep in her mother's arms. The car was not fast and very steady. When waiting for the red light, Jiang Hao looked back and asked: "Isn't it cold? Do you want it?"
Turn up the heat?"
"No, it's not cold, just wear more clothes."
Jiang Hao smiled. There was a car's headlights not far in front of him, and a halo seemed to light up around him. His handsome facial features looked more three-dimensional. When he smiled, he made ripples in her heart.
Hooked up.
"The light is green, why don't you drive?"
Jiang Hao had no choice but to look back.
When we arrived at the community, there was almost no one on the road because of the cold. The car drove directly into the underground garage, and at the entrance, there was a biting cold wind.
Jiang Hao opened his clothes, wrapped Zai Xi in his arms, and trotted into the elevator.
"The weather forecast said there will be a cold wave at night. If there is a cold wave, it will be even colder tomorrow and it may rain. You just stay home and don't go out."
Qiao Xinwei huddled in the corner and said "hmm".
Jiang Hao came over again and said, "Whether it's cold or not, just put it in my pocket to keep it warm."
"No, you smell of cigarette smoke."
Jiang Hao was a little embarrassed. After smelling it, he couldn't smell it at all. "Haha, when you got bored waiting, I took two cigarettes."
"Xiao Fang told me that you just had gastric perforation surgery before the case went to trial."
"This little Fang is really, why is he so talkative."
Qiao Xinwei said sternly: "If Xiao Fang hadn't said it, were you going to keep it a secret like this?" Seeing Jiang Hao laughing, she became furious, "Stop smoking, it's harmful to your health."
Jiang Hao nodded solemnly and immediately agreed, "Okay, I won't smoke anymore." Her anger meant that she cared about him, and he was happy in his heart. He said, "Actually, I smoke less after the operation. I smoked very violently before.
I won’t be able to quit for a while, I promise you, I’ll quit immediately.”
"You used to smoke very hard?"
"Yeah, two or three packs a day."
"What's there to smoke?"
"I don't know what to smoke, but I miss you. The more I miss you, the more I smoke. The more I smoke, the more I miss you, so I can't stop."
Qiao Xinwei didn't reply, and while she was talking, the elevator arrived. She lowered her head so that he wouldn't see her face, and walked out of the elevator. She was sad, thinking that she could still take care of her son and live happily every day, but he
How does a person feel when he pretends to be another person with a cold mask?
When I got home, as soon as I entered the door, a burst of heating hit me. After all, it was still warm at home.
The living room, kitchen and other rooms have been cleaned spotlessly, and the dead grass in the flower pots has been replaced with fresh flowers. In this season, there are actually roses in full bloom. The purple-red roses bring a touch of brightness to the clean glass countertop, and also
It brought a touch of life to the whole house.
Jiang Hao carried the child to the room on the second floor. Qiao Xinwei discovered that the bed sheets and quilt covers in the bedroom had been changed, and even the flowers and plants on the small balcony outside had been changed. There was a biting cold wind outside the glass window, but it was warm inside the small balcony.
Like spring, the flowers in this greenhouse also have a unique style.
For children, it's already bedtime, but for adults, it's really early.
Jiang Hao said, "Let Xi Bao sleep alone. Open the door. If he wakes up and cries, you can hear him." He didn't want to go downstairs, so he suggested, "There are some new movies released recently.
, the reviews are all good, do you want to watch it together?”
"The child is sleeping at home and I won't go out."
Jiang Hao pointed to the small living room on the second floor, "Watch it at home. It's synchronized with the theater. Wear headphones so you won't disturb the children."
He explained: "On the first day I met you, Yun Qing said that you like to watch movies when you are free, so I specially built this home theater. It is quite good. I have seen it, and it has the same effect as a private room in a movie theater."
He was like a young boy who was just in love and invited the girl he liked. He was nervous and excited, and wanted to show her what he was proud of.
Qiao Xinwei looked at the small living room carefully. There was a large screen embedded in the wall, a thick round carpet on the floor, a low coffee table, and a tatami sofa. She originally thought this was an ordinary living room.
I never thought that Jiang Hao was so caring and could still remember the conversation when they first met.