Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

The next day, Zhao Shanhe went to have tea with Lao Li, and during the tea he asked about the old minister's former secretary, now District Chief Li.

“I don’t know much about Shanhe. Although we both have the surname Li, we may have been from the same family five hundred years ago. I only heard that District Chief Li’s father was a big shot, much higher than my father-in-law, but I don’t know who he was.”

"Forget it if you don't know. Lao Li, my brother will be back soon. I want to ask about his wife's work."

"Is there anything wrong with your sister-in-law? Do you want to transfer to another position? But there is no position more comfortable than the Propaganda Department. I think the Propaganda Department is pretty good."

"No, didn't you say my brother and sister-in-law should be treated as missing? Can we continue to deal with it after he comes back?"

"Shanhe, are you really confused, or are you pretending to be confused? You just say that to others, and your reputation as a chief engineer is not worth much."

"Brother Li, thank you."

"When there is something wrong, just call me Brother Li. When there is nothing wrong, just call me Old Li. You are getting more and more naughty. I'll just call you Old Li. I'll be counting on you from now on. Who knows, you might become my boss someday."

The time spent bragging, chatting and drinking tea passed so quickly that the whole morning was gone in a flash.

"Engineer Zhao, I have something to discuss with you," Gao Peng said in Zhao Shanhe's office in the afternoon.

"It's just the two of us, so you should call me uncle. Just tell me if you have anything to say."

"That's right, Daya is about to give birth. I have to go to work every day. Can I go back to my parents' home for a few days? Let my mother-in-law take care of her for a few days."

"What are you talking about? I told Daya at the beginning that she could come back anytime she wanted. The two sisters' house is empty for them, so they can just move back."

"I'm sorry, but my mother-in-law has been looking after Xiaoqin for us recently."

"You are still too reserved. Why don't you come over too? It's not convenient for you to go back and forth every day. It just so happens that Erya is getting married, so the house is big enough for you to live in."

Daya has moved and brought food with her. The one who is the most unhappy is my niece. She is finally free from the supervision of her parents and does not have to go to school. These days, she and her brothers can eat whatever they want and play wherever they want. They have a lot of fun. As a result, my parents also come over.

A few days later, Zhao Shanhai came back with his grandmother, second aunt and Duoduo. Aunt Chen had cleaned Shanhai's house early. Aunt Chen was looking forward to the return of her youngest son. Shanhai had been with her since he was a child, and in a real sense, she brought him up. Aunt Chen treated Shanhai better than the two girls.

"Brother, I found a problem these days," Qin Jingru said after returning to the backyard after dinner.

"what is the problem?"

"It's Uncle He next door. He used to stay in his room when he got home, but these past few days he's been taking his granddaughter for a walk in the front yard."

"No, just let him go. Who cares what he does? He's taking his kids out to play."

"Brother, no, listen to me. I noticed that Uncle He was always staring at Aunt Chen. He always used the child to get close to Aunt Chen. I think he has a crush on Aunt Chen."

"No way, it's been several years since He Daqing came back. A few years ago, I thought he might have a chance, but now he's almost sixty, so he doesn't have the energy to do that.

Besides, Aunt Chen would definitely not like him. Aunt Chen is just in her early 40s, how could she possibly like He Daqing, given his big eye bags, wrinkles, and expressionless face? "

“Maybe I’m overthinking it.”

Zhao Shanhe slapped his forehead, feeling something was wrong. It was impossible for others, but it was possible for the father and son of the old He family. Both of them were widow lovers. He Daqing was able to abandon his children and run away with the White Widow. Now his son and daughter are married, and he has grandchildren.

Aunt Chen is in her early forties. She has been taking care of the children at home in recent years and has maintained herself well. Maybe He Daqing really falls in love with Aunt Chen.

Zhao Shanhe told Qin Jingru his guess again, and Qin Jingru asked, "Brother, what should we do?"

"Let's observe for a few more days. Maybe I guessed wrong. It would be so awkward to ask He Daqing directly. If that's the case, regardless of whether Aunt Chen likes He Daqing or not, I don't agree. I don't want to have another father for no reason."

In the past few years, Aunt Chen and her three brothers have given pension money every month. Even if they separate in the future, Zhao Shanhe will still support her. In the past few years, he has figured it out. If Aunt Chen really wants to find a partner, he won't care, but she must get married. He can't find him a stepfather. He won't support an unrelated person, and it can't be someone from the courtyard, otherwise it would be very embarrassing.

Zhao Shanhe knew that Aunt Chen was a smart person. She had looked for him after his father’s death. He had even supported her once after graduating from college, but Aunt Chen didn’t look for him. Now, Aunt Chen would definitely not make such a stupid mistake.

He Daqing was still in Sha Zhu's room. "Zhu Zi, your mother has been dead for a while, and I have been back for a few years. I need someone of my own by my side. You don't object, right?"

"Dad, is it that the White Widow has come back to find you? Do you want to reconcile with her? I have no objection, but I will not provide for her in her old age."

"What White Widow? Dad broke up with her the last time he went back. I'm not talking about her."

"Who is that? Which widow have you taken a fancy to? Are you thinking of leaving again? I tell you, if you leave this time, don't come back."

"No, I'm talking about Chen Lanlan. Do you think it's okay?"

"Chen Lanlan? Who is Chen Lanlan? She sounds familiar."

"It's Zhao Shanhe's Aunt Chen"

"Hahaha, Dad, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but do they think highly of you? If you stand with Aunt Chen, you can be her father? You are capable if you can be with Aunt Chen. Even if Aunt Chen agrees, will the three Zhao Shanhe brothers agree? Dad, you are just daydreaming!"

"So you agreed?"

"If it were anyone else, I would definitely not agree. But if it's Aunt Chen, I agree. I wish you could be the father of that kid Zhao Shanhe. Then I would be his brother, and I would teach him a lesson and see if he dares to fight back. But can you do that, Dad?"

"What are you doing? Don't you see who your father is? Back then, your mother insisted on marrying me, and even your aunt Bai begged me not to leave. Don't worry, I will definitely be Zhao Shanhe's stepfather."

"Okay, Dad, then I'll wait for your good news."

In the days that followed, Zhao Shanhe began to pay attention to He Daqing at Qin Jingru's reminder.

It turned out that the old show-off He Daqing had set his sights on Aunt Chen. He was no longer as sloppy as before. He changed into a Zhongshan suit and combed his hair back meticulously. As expected, as soon as he came back, he brought his granddaughter to get close to Aunt Chen.

He even held snacks and asked Zhao Shanhe's son and nephew to call him "Grandpa" instead of "Grandpa He". Everyone knew what Sima Zhao was thinking.

He Daqing was so obvious that even if Aunt Chen was stupid, she could still find out He Daqing's little thoughts.