these years

In a hurry, Qiao Weidong still handed in the drawing before seven o'clock.The nanny also just arrived at this time, she cooked a meal for them, three dishes and one soup, two meat and one vegetarian, the three of them sat down and ate a delicious meal, which was considered to be the end of this messy day.After the meal, the nanny quickly wiped the table, washed the dishes, swept the floor and mopped the floor, and then left after cleaning up. Now it was really only the two of them left.

Qiao Weidong sat on the sofa and asked, "Have you finished your homework?"

Qiao Ruizhu replied honestly: "It's done."

Qiao Weidong said, "Bring it here, and I'll sign it for you." He was really embarrassed to say that it was an inspection, and he was not capable of it.Qiao Ruizhu brought the homework, and Qiao Weidong signed it in a fluttering manner. He still signed the English name, George Joe.This is because his writing of Chinese characters is really ugly, and he is afraid of showing timidity in front of the teacher and embarrassing the child.

After signing, the two of them watched TV together. "The Secret History of the National Treasure" was playing on the screen. The two of them watched quietly, but they still didn't have a word of conversation.

At a glance, it was nine o'clock, and it was time for Qiao Ruizhu to go to bed. As soon as Qiao Weidong urged him to go to bed, the phone in the living room rang.Qiao Weidong lifted the quilt and said, "Go to sleep first! Dad is going to answer the phone."

After saying that, he went to the living room, picked up the phone and heard that it was my sister-in-law.The sister-in-law seems to be doing housework, and she speaks intermittently, with the sound of tinkling pots and pans in the background.She said: "Second brother, make some delicious food at home tomorrow night, remember to bring little Zhuer over here! It's been a long time since we saw each other, I miss us all."

Qiao Weidong cursed, "It's been a long time since I saw you, I just went to your house for dinner last week."But he didn't want to brush off the enthusiasm of his relatives, so he just said: "Huh? Okay, what is my brother doing now?" The other side replied: "Your brother is making dumplings! Ruiling is making stuffing, and I didn't hear the family chattering It's—" Qiao Weidong hurriedly said: "Then you guys do your work, I won't bother—"

Before he could finish his sentence, the person on the other end of the phone had changed, and it was his brother who came to greet him.They talked a lot on the phone, about Ruizhu's studies, Ruiling's work, Qiao Weidong's movies, the steamed stuffed bun shop at home... When the two of them had said everything they needed to talk about, Qiao Weidong thought it was over, so he heaved a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, Qiao Ruiling immediately came up as a substitute, captured him alive again, and had another long chat.

In the end, the call was transferred to my sister-in-law, and she had to finish what she started.The sister-in-law said: "Let's stop here, the second one, I have to call the third one."

Qiao Weidong was eager to end it soon: "Okay, I'll be there at five o'clock tomorrow, don't buy any fruit, I'll buy some on the way."

The sister-in-law wanted to argue, but Qiao Weidong didn't listen to her. He panicked like being chased by a ghost, and hung up the phone suddenly with a "snap".After hanging up the phone, he still pressed his hands on the receiver, as if he was afraid that the receiver would jump up and talk to him.

The family members are too enthusiastic, Qiao Weidong can't stand this, he would rather watch TV with Qiao Ruizhu without saying a word, than have a lively meal with his family.Too much enthusiasm is sticky, Qiao Weidong is afraid of that.For so many years, he develops films by himself, edits films by himself, and walks around the set by himself. He thinks that one person is good, and if there are more lovers, it will be more complete, and there is no need for more existence.As for the family, it’s enough to get together once every year and festival, and tie them together anytime, anywhere. It always feels like everyone is still underage, and elementary school students have an evening conversation around the fire—otherwise, why do the brothers separate when they grow up? It’s just to let everyone enjoy each other's lives.

Qiao Weidong stood where he was, as if pondering, he thought of his parents.In fact, he got married because of his parents. His two brothers were married and had children early, but he has no family and has never been settled.His mother always said, your dad can't see it anymore, you have to let me see it, your brother and younger brother have families, you are the most promising, but mom is the least worried about you.

Qiao's father was originally a worker, who became sick from overwork and died early.Hearing this, Qiao Weidong couldn't bear it anymore, so he gritted his teeth and got married and had a queen.His mother finally saw the birth of Qiao Ruizhu, but unfortunately she didn't enjoy the family happiness for a few years and passed away some time ago.

Qiao Weidong sometimes thinks that indifference is better than indifference.He was quite envious of Wang Lijun, that person had a big family with a thriving population but no contact with each other, the brothers were just acquaintances with each other, and the division of the family was neat and tidy, and it was enough to be filial to parents and elders, so there was no need to be too hot cordial contacts.In this way, no one has to pity anyone, no one has to miss anyone, and without those inextricable friendships to take into account, people can spend their lives in the way they like best.

Every time he thinks this way, Qiao Weidong will always spurn himself, pretending to be good when he gets the advantage, and not wanting to fulfill his obligations after enjoying the benefits.Without this family, you, Qiao Weidong, would not be where you are today.

Qiao Weidong is not narcissistic, but he is very clear-headed. He knows that his loyalty, bravery, and courage all come from this family.His father taught him since he was a child, to help the weak in the face of injustice, to be chivalrous, courageous and loyal to friends, to fight against the powerful without fear of the strong; his mother supported this kind of education, and his brothers also did for him. The most solid backing.Without them, Qiao Weidong would not be the Qiao Weidong he is today.

Thinking of this, Qiao Weidong no longer complained, maybe the family has brought him a burden, so he can take it as a repayment.

Qiao Weidong sighed, looked up, and saw that the hour hand was approaching eleven o'clock, which startled him—this family was so eloquent, they kept talking for two hours.He sighed again, shook his head and went to the bathroom, he had to wash up and go to sleep.A few days ago, a teacher in the school died suddenly at the age of forty. Everyone felt sorry, but at the same time wondered why the teacher passed away suddenly because he was in the prime of life and had no serious illness.Later, after hearing from the teacher’s family members, I realized that he stayed up late every day, had irregular meals, was exhausted from running around all year round, and all kinds of negative factors superimposed, and finally died of myocardial infarction.

Qiao Weidong was severely shocked by this case.Back then, relying on his physical strength, he stayed up all day and night, cutting up films and forgetting to eat and sleep. It was common for him not to eat for a day or two.Now he doesn't dare, he has a son to raise and a family to support, and if something happens to his elder brother or younger brother, he has to take care of another family.Besides, in another two years, when the funds are in place, he still has a movie he wants to make. How important everything is, the future is infinitely possible, and he can't do anything—

Qiao Weidong bowed his waist and pouted his buttocks, sent his face to the sink, and splashed a handful of cold water on his face.When he stood up again, he looked at the man in the mirror—still broad-shouldered and bony, but as he grew older, he no longer looked like a foreigner.This seems to be a common problem of mixed-race children. When they were young, they had a completely foreign appearance, and when they were young, they had both styles. When people passed middle age, they washed away the dust and the edges and corners, and became Chinese people with relatively beautiful and profound outlines.

The current Qiao Weidong is no longer a two-faced devil. After becoming a professor, he is gentle and polite, and has a lot more oriental flavor than before.Only when he made Gui Zaidong's signature expression - pursing his lips, raising his head slightly, facing the person in front of him with his sharp mandible, his eyes half hidden under his eyelids, although he was angry and silent, that kind of contempt for the world Temperament will come again.

Of course, this expression is now usually used to criticize Qiao Ruizhu who can't solve math problems.

Qiao Weidong finally lay down on the bed.He pulled up the quilt and was about to fall asleep, but he received another WeChat message. He was dizzy, so he grabbed it and saw that it was from his ex-wife.

She said, don't forget the alimony for this month and last month.

Qiao Weidong barely held on to his sleepiness and sent a voice message, I was too busy last month, sorry, I will definitely call you tomorrow.

After posting this, Qiao Weidong thought of something, and continued, "Little Pearl is about to take the final exam. After the holiday, I have to go out of town and I can't take care of him. Can you take it with me?"

Qiao Weidong waited for 5 minutes, and finally received a series of voices: You ask your brother to take it, they will not refuse, or find a nanny to take care of the kind all day, I am abroad now, and I don’t have time.

Qiao Weidong was really helpless.With so many thoughts in his mind, his consciousness began to be in a trance, and suddenly he let go of his hand, and the phone fell on the bed.He fell asleep again in a daze,

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The life of middle-aged people is always so boring... the next chapter will be fine.