Li Dan spoke first, "Aunt Zhao, are you okay? I want to go to the hospital to see you, but I don't know which ward you live in..."
Ever since she found out that Zhao's mother was hospitalized because of something she did, she felt guilty.
I called Zhao Dong, but no one answered.
I called my sister-in-law and was hung up on.
She stood here for more than an hour, and finally waited until the Zhao family came back.
Mother Zhao smiled and said, "Silly boy, it has nothing to do with you. Don't cry. Just go ahead. It will be fine in the future."
Li Dan wiped his tears.
The sister-in-law didn't look very good, and said sarcastically: "Hey, who are you showing this pitiful look to?"
Li Dan subconsciously took a step back.
Everyone in the Zhao family is easy to talk to, except the sister-in-law.
On weekdays, she was most afraid of her sister-in-law and would avoid her whenever they met. Today, she had no choice but to bite the bullet.
She forced a smile and said: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry..."
The sister-in-law didn't appreciate it, "I'm sorry? My mother-in-law was hospitalized because of your family's affairs. From the beginning to the end, not a single person from your family was seen! You still have a conscience. Where is your brother and your sister-in-law?"
Li Dan explained, "They are busy right now. They said... they will go up to see Aunt Zhao soon."
"Come on, don't come either."
Mother Zhao said generously, "Okay, boss and wife, stop talking. I don't blame the child."
The eldest brother also advised me, "Just say a few words."
When he said it was too much, he comforted him: "Xiao Dan, it's okay. You go back first and tell your brother and sister-in-law that it's okay. Don't bother."
The sister-in-law sneered, "What's the matter, Boss Zhao, you also want to imitate Xiaodong and be a hero to save the beautiful, right?"
The eldest brother looked embarrassed, "Why are you talking..."
The sister-in-law pushed her, "Why don't you just leave quickly? You can't move when you see the little girl. What's wrong with you?"
Li Dan looked back at Sophie and said apologetically, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry..."
Sophie didn't seem to hear her and ignored her, just walked past her.
Li Dan was so aggrieved that he almost burst into tears when he looked at Zhao Dong.
Zhao Dong waved his hand, "Don't cry, it's none of your business..."
He just said a few words when he heard Sophie say, "Zhao Dong, you want to sleep outside tonight, don't you?"
…
Li Dan walked back to the store with deep thoughts.
The business in the store was pretty good. Although Mrs. Li was busy, she kept her eyes on the window.
When Zhao's mother got out of the car, she knew she was embarrassed to say hello out of a guilty conscience.
Seeing Li Dan coming back, Mrs. Li hurriedly waved, "Xiao Dan, come here, how are you doing, Mother Zhao?"
Li Dan shook his head, "It's nothing."
Sister-in-law Li breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, that's good."
Li Dan felt extremely aggrieved, "Sister-in-law, we should go visit Aunt Zhao this afternoon..."
Sister-in-law Li complained, "Why am I going to see you? Isn't it because of you? You are really capable. The complaint was brought against the Zhao family. How can my sister-in-law still harm you?"
As she said that, she glared at Li Dan complainingly, "What are you looking at, why don't you go to work? You're a loser, a rebate, and you can't even look down on such a good marriage. I think you're messing with it!"
Brother Li was not in the store that afternoon, so he asked, "What happened this afternoon? Please tell me."
Sister-in-law Li was full of slander, "I also said that she is your good sister!"
After listening to this, Brother Li realized that Miao Daqing was so bold that he actually went to trouble Mother Zhao.
Sister-in-law Li said to herself, "Tell me about the second son of the Zhao family. He is really not a fuel-efficient lamp. He dared to destroy Miao Daqing's store by himself!"
Brother Li admired him, "This kid is quite capable. Miao Daqing has been domineering in the vegetable market for so many years, and I haven't heard of anyone who can cure him!"
Sister-in-law Li agreed, "No, Zhao Dong is really a powerful person, but it's a pity that people don't like your sister!"
As she said that, she hummed, "My heart is as high as the sky, my life is as thin as paper. This girl doesn't have that kind of luck. Otherwise, even if I pay you back, I'm willing to help her and Zhao Dong get better!"
Brother Li was a little unhappy, "Have you ever said that about your sister?"
Sister-in-law Li changed the subject, "I heard that Kong Er went there this afternoon, but when he saw Zhao Dong there, he was so stunned that he didn't even dare to fart!"
Brother Li sighed, "Really or not?"
The couple runs a hot pot business all year round and often go to the vegetable market to purchase ingredients and ingredients.
Every time he went in or out of the vegetable market, he would be exploited by Kong Er and the others.
If Li Dan can really catch up with Zhao Dong, they will have free access to the vegetable market in the future. Not only will they look good, but they will also save a lot of money.
Unfortunately, my sister does not have that blessing.
Brother Li thought for a while, "How about we go up and have a look later? This is all because of Xiao Dan."
Sister-in-law Li said plausibly, "It's okay. Mother Zhao is easy to talk to and won't pick problems. The two sons of the Zhao family probably won't say anything either."
"It's the eldest daughter-in-law who is too difficult to deal with. If we come to admit our mistakes, she will definitely have an excuse to raise the rent."
"Besides, this matter has nothing to do with us. It was Miao Daqing who did it. Why should I admit my mistake?"
Brother Li wanted to say something else, but he knew his wife's stingy temperament, and she could only hold back her words.
…
The business of the hot pot restaurant was good, Brother Li and Sister-in-law Li were busy, and it wasn't until about eleven o'clock that the customers gradually dispersed.
Li Dan was absent-minded all night. He wanted to send a message to Zhao Dong to express his apology, but he was afraid that Sophie would misunderstand him.
After suffering like this, the last table of guests paid their bills.
Just as I was thinking about it, I saw a figure walking at the door.
Sister-in-law Li said carelessly, "It's closed, no business anymore..."
As she said that, she was stunned and said, "Hey, Xiaodong, why are you here? Sit down quickly!"
Li Dan heard Zhao Dong coming and hurriedly greeted him, "Brother Dong!"
Zhao Dong signaled that it was okay and sat down minding his own business.
Brother Li opened the cigarette case and said, "Xiaodong, smoke!"
Zhao Dong waved his hand, "I won't smoke anymore. I'll finish my work later and let's talk about something."
Brother Li took back his cigarette case in embarrassment and said to Li Dan: "Xiao Dan, go and get a bottle of water for your brother Dong!"
Li Dan hurried to the kitchen, and soon a pot of hot tea was served.
Zhao Dong took a sip of tea and said, "How about it? Did Miao Daqing give you any trouble later?"
Li Dan shook his head, "No, he called me in the afternoon and told me about the marriage. Forget it."
The two of them chatted one after another.
After a while, Mrs. Li finished her work.
She wiped her hands and sat down, "Xiaodong, what's the matter?"
Zhao Dong looked at her and said, "Sister-in-law, this year's contract will expire in two months, right?"
Sister-in-law Li's heart skipped a beat, she was really afraid of what might happen.
She and Brother Li looked at each other, and then said with a smile, "Xiaodong, are you here to raise the rent? Business has not been doing well in the past two years, and there is really no profit..."
Zhao Dong interrupted, "It's not about raising the rent."
Sister-in-law Li breathed a sigh of relief, "Look, you scared my sister-in-law, what is that?"
Chapter completed!