After Shen Lu left, the room became quiet, and the atmosphere seemed a bit awkward. The rustling of leaves outside was particularly clear, as was the sound of children playing in the parent-child park next door.
Qiao Xinwei took the shirt that Shen Hai brought and said, "Ah Hao, please put on your shirt."
Jiang Hao nodded, took his shirt and went to the bathroom.
Qiao Xinwei took the electric kettle and went to add water to Jiang Zhizhong and said: "Dad, the environment here is good, you should also take a rest. When I came just now, I saw many people fishing in the lake in front. If you think If you’re bored, fishing and enjoying the scenery is also good.”
Jiang Zhizhong knocked on the table twice, then picked up the teacup and held it in his hand. He glanced at the bathroom, lowered his voice and asked Qiao Xinwei, "Have I told you about Ah Hao's resignation?"
Qiao Xinwei didn't dare to lie and nodded gently.
"Then what's your opinion?"
"??" Qiao Xinwei didn't expect that her father-in-law would ask her so quickly and directly. She was very embarrassed. She was afraid that the old man would be angry if she told the truth, but she didn't want to lie.
Jiang Zhizhong seemed to see her difficulty and said, "If you know anything, just tell me."
Qiao Xinwei had no idea. It seemed that her father-in-law had already understood everything, so she had no choice but to say: "Dad, I don't understand other things. Whatever Ahao wants to do, I will definitely support him."
Jiang Zhizhong's face was solemn and his brows furrowed slightly, but he quickly added: "Ahao won't listen to anyone if he is stubborn, but he is willing to listen to you, so you should advise him to stay calm and work hard in the procuratorate. I will leave this task to you."
"??" Qiao Xinwei looked at her father-in-law in surprise. Her pressure suddenly doubled. Wasn't her father-in-law just doing ideological work for her? Advising Jiang Hao to stay in the procuratorate would go against her promise to support Jiang Hao. Hao’s original intention was not to dissuade her, but she couldn’t explain it to her father-in-law. Her father-in-law had posed a difficult problem for her.
After saying that, Jiang Zhizhong stood up, walked straight to the balcony, and looked around, just in time to see Xi Bao in the parent-child paradise, playing with his friends.
Qiao Xinwei thought silently in her heart, alas, both father and son are stubborn people, they are both the same.
Jiang Hao changed his shirt and came out. The size was just right. However, Jiang Hao thought the fabric was too rough. He stood in front of the fitting mirror and took a look at it. He said, "The fabric is not good, the pattern is not good, and the shoulders are a bit narrow." , and the bust is so wide." As he said that, he walked to the bedside table, picked up the landline and dialed the front desk phone, "Hey, it needs dry cleaning here?? Yes?? Yes, you can send it back tomorrow morning, thank you."
Qiao Xinwei was really speechless. When he went on missions before, he didn't care about anything. He didn't mind having dirty, smelly muddy water smeared on his face. He didn't care if he didn't take a shower for a week. But once he got home, he started to behave in all kinds of ways. Be more sincere.
There was a whole cabinet of Jiang Hao's shirts, all white and white. For a long time, she thought those shirts were the same type.
"You don't need to be so particular, right? Just change some." Qiao Xinwei looked at him and pointed to the balcony outside.
Jiang Hao understood and slowly walked to the sliding door, "Dad, me??"
Jiang Zhizhong raised his hand to interrupt and asked: "Is what Shen Hai is doing now a legitimate business? He is a smooth and cunning person, and he has no ulterior motives."
"It shouldn't be the case, after all, there is Mayor Shen."
"The Shen brothers combine government and business. If Shen Hai hadn't done something to take advantage of the loopholes, Mayor Shen wouldn't have retired early. He said he was retiring, but in fact we all know that he took the blame and resigned. Shen Hai's career collapsed, and it was him. Your own retribution. You must not have a close relationship with Shen Hai. He is okay when nothing happens. If something happens, he will be the first to drag you into trouble. I don’t know what he wants to do next. If he comes back to you, you must Pay attention. ”
Jiang Hao agreed, "I know this and I will always be on guard."
"Well," Jiang Zhizhong looked at his forehead again, "Okay, let's get down here, so as not to make people wait."
"good."
At noon, Shen Hai and Shen Lu gave warm hospitality. In the afternoon, Mayor Shen also came. The two old comrades found a quiet place to fish together. Xi Bao played in the parent-child paradise for a long time and refused to leave even when it got dark.
At the terrace tea bar connected to the paradise, Shen Lu ordered tea, drinks and some fruit snacks, and sat and chatted with them.
Shen Lu put on a casual outfit of T-shirt and jeans, with a peaked cap on her head.
"Hey, do you want to play ball? There is a court next door."
Qiao Xinwei smiled and refused, "I'm a sports idiot."
Shen Lu turned to Jiang Hao, who also shook his head in rejection, pointed to his forehead and said, "I am a wounded person."
Shen Lu: "Tch, boring?? Don't tell me, your son is so handsome. Among this group of children, he is the best-looking and the smartest."
Shen Lu added: "Ah Hao, I was young and ignorant in the past, which caused you a lot of trouble. I'm sorry, please don't bear grudges against me."
Jiang Hao: "Remembering a grudge is not a big deal. Compared to Xiao Tianai, the troubles you mentioned are not troubles."
Shen Lu sighed with emotion, "Yes, she is really amazing...I won't talk about her anymore, but I'm curious, did you fake the divorce?"
Qiao Xinwei was really embarrassed to talk about her feelings to an outsider, not to mention that this outsider was once her love rival. She deliberately turned her head to look at Xi Bao, focusing all her thoughts on Xi Bao.
Jiang Hao said briefly, "Anyway, the remarriage is true? Shen Lu, what about you, why did you divorce?" He took advantage of the situation and turned the topic to the other party.
Shen Lu seemed generous, and she didn't hide anything in the first place. She said straightforwardly: "We have different personalities. I like to play, but he likes to take care of me. Living with him makes me tired." She looked up and looked into the distance. With a slightly sad but free and easy expression, he said, "Once my sister and I went to Hong Kong for a few days. We changed our schedule and came back early. When we walked in, we found that there was another woman at home... Haha, leave. He felt relaxed after leaving. , I’m relaxed too.”
Qiao Xinwei said angrily: "Then he has gone too far. He has money to play with women, but doesn't he have money to buy a house? Take it home, tsk tsk, it's too much."
Shen Lu smiled faintly, "Haha, it doesn't matter. It just gave me a reason for divorce. Really, it's better for me. He was the one who suffered. His legs were disabled by my third uncle. Their family Without a single complaint, he accepted his fate."
Qiao Xinwei said no more. There are many marriages in this society, and they are not based on love. Some are for profit, and some are for vanity. Some such couples can endure it until they grow old, while some have no profit. If it's gone, the marriage will be gone.
Jiang Hao asked: "What about you now? The young man who drove the speedboat with you??"
Shen Lu didn't admit it directly, but she didn't deny it either, "He is the swimming coach of our hotel and just graduated from the sports school... That's it. I feel like I am living a very comfortable life now, which is pretty good."
Jiang Hao didn't say anything anymore. In fact, he understood Shen Lu's mentality. Most of the children in the same circle listened to the arrangements of their families. Marriage is a matter between two families, and the relationship between husband and wife is secondary. As long as there is that relationship As long as the marriage relationship is there. In the marriages of many of his friends, the two couples are doing their own thing, just like Ruan Bin.
Shen Lu said with a smile: "Don't sympathize with me. I really don't need it. I don't want to have children either. My figure will be out of shape. I want to work harder while I'm young and let the relationship take its course. I'll meet the best person I can." , don’t force it if you can’t meet it.”
Shen Lu looked at Jiang Hao. She once liked this outstanding man so much. After him, she really couldn't like anyone else. But now she doesn't like Jiang Hao as much as before. She unconsciously She smiled. Fortunately, she liked someone so crazily at that time. Otherwise, when she recalled her youth, it would be meaningless.
"By the way, Jiang Hao," Shen Lu suddenly changed the subject and said with a serious face, "My third uncle has been looking for a chance to make a comeback. He knows that you had a bad impression of him before, so now he is trying his best to show off. Don't pay attention to him. He, when he has money, he is arrogant, but when he has no money, he is honest."
Jiang Hao was surprised that Shen Lu would remind her like this, "Why are you telling me this? Aren't you two together?"
Shen Lu: "Yes, she is my third uncle, can we not be together? I learned business from him, and I found that many of his ideas were very awkward, so I came out to do it alone. Bolan Group is now equivalent to an empty space. Shell, Bolan Hotel is not as good as my resort hotel, I haven’t officially opened it yet.”
"What does he want to do?"
"He knows that you are the boss behind Shengshi, and he has always wanted to curry favor with you and want you to invest in his hotel." The Shen family is one of the few who know about Shengshi.
Jiang Hao nodded, "I know it well, thank you for letting me know."
"Actually, my third uncle is not a bad person, but he is impetuous and likes to play tricks. My dad does often keep an eye on him, fearing that he will make mistakes. After that case, his Wanda declared bankruptcy, and Bolan was not as good as before. In fact, we all Think that’s a good thing.”
Jiang Hao: "Many of the cases I investigated before were related to Shen Hai, but there was no evidence to prove that he committed a crime. Now, have his emotional entanglements been sorted out?" The reason why he asked this was Because many things often happen to women.
"I don't know about the rest. It's not my turn to care. I only know that my third aunt is still the same as before." Shen Lu said jokingly, "My third uncle doesn't want money or power now. He only has fat. What other woman is willing to be with him, right?!"
As she said that, Shen Lu's cell phone alarm rang, "Oh, it's time for me to go play ball. Are you really not going?"
"Not going."
"Then you are free to do as you like. I'll leave first. Call me if you need anything."
"good."
The afternoon sun is very good. Under the shadow of the trees, the sunlight penetrates through the gaps in the leaves and is reflected in countless circles on the ground. When the breeze blows, the trees rustle and the tree shadows are mottled.
Jiang Hao put his hand on Qiao Xinwei's shoulder and looked at his son who was playing in front of him with extremely gentle eyes. They just hope that Xi Bao can grow up healthy and safe and not bring a burden to society.