There was an uncle next to him who couldn't stand listening, "You women know how to talk about right and wrong behind your back. I think Xiaodong is good, capable and polite!"
An aunt asked unconvinced, "If you think Zhao Dong is good, why don't you marry your daughter to him?"
And the aunt boldly teased, "How can he be willing to marry his precious daughter to Zhao Dong? He wants to marry into the Zhao family by himself!"
A group of aunties burst into laughter.
The uncle blushed and said, "Everyone is disrespectful to their elders. What nonsense are you talking about!"
An aunt ridiculed, "Old Feng, it's not that our sisters are talking about you, my mother Zhao comes from a high-ranking family. Do you really think that because you have a daughter studying abroad, people will like you?"
Another aunt ridiculed: "What kind of high-ranking family is just spreading rumors? If Mrs. Zhao really has a background, can she still live with us?"
"Don't say that. I heard that Father Zhao was still a leader in the army back then!"
"Leader? Come on, if the Zhao family really has a background, why can't Zhao Dong even find a job after he retires from the army?"
A group of aunties were talking a lot. It was impossible to say that there was any malice, it was just a matter of words and a quick talk.
It's not just about Zhao Dong's family, the head of the East family and the shortcomings of the West family. They all discuss anything that happens to any family.
But at the end of the day, if anyone is really in trouble, everyone should help.
As they were talking, the discussion suddenly weakened.
Mother Zhao walked out leisurely.
Seeing her looking around the corner, Old Feng walked up and asked, "Why, Xiaodong is back now?"
Mother Zhao said with a smile on her face, "Yes, I said I will be back soon. Lao Feng, since you are at home alone, come over and eat together tonight, and let Xiaodong have a drink with you!"
Old Feng shook his head and said: "Forget it today, it's your family's day to be a member of the group. I'll buy some food another day."
Mother Zhao suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Yuanyuan will be back soon, right?"
Lao Feng was also happy, "It's almost time. The job has been signed. I think I can come back next month."
Mother Zhao sighed, "Time flies so fast. In a flash, both children have grown up. I haven't seen Yuanyuan in a few years. This girl must have become more beautiful!"
"The girl has changed so much that I almost don't recognize her!"
"Looking at what you said, how sad would Yuanyuan be if she heard it?"
"Hey, back then I asked Yuanyuan to be your daughter-in-law, but now it seems that she has no chance!"
Mother Zhao also laughed, she has been an old neighbor for decades.
When Zhao's father was still alive, the two families had a very good relationship. During a dinner party, they even arranged a wedding for the children of both families.
Although Yuanyuan is older than Zhao Dong, she has liked to follow Zhao Dong since she was a child.
We were playing house at that time and the two of us were a couple, quite a bit like childhood sweethearts.
But later, Lao Feng divorced, and Yuanyuan settled abroad with her mother.
The two children have since lost contact. After Zhao's father passed away, no one mentioned this matter again.
As he was talking, a car drove up from the corner of the street and slowly stopped at the door of the old house.
The door opened and Zhao Dong was the first to jump out of the car.
"Mom, what are you doing standing here?"
Turning his head, he smiled and said, "Uncle Feng, you are here too!"
Old Feng looked him up and down, "You kid, you've been out of the army for so long and you haven't even mentioned coming back to see you. What's wrong, are you afraid that I'll deal with you?"
Zhao Dong chuckled, "Uncle Feng, look at what you said, isn't this busy!"
Uncle Feng used to be a policeman. He has been a veteran detective for decades and has an aura of calmness and self-reliance.
Zhao Dong has been afraid of him since he was a child, especially when he does bad things. When he sees him, he is like a mouse seeing a cat.
In those years, if Uncle Feng hadn't kept a close eye on him, I'm afraid he would have gotten into more trouble, and he might have had to be sent to a juvenile detention center.
Of course, Zhao Dong was not only afraid of him, but also had indispensable respect for him.
Lao Feng did not forget to remind him, "Okay, now that you are back, work hard and don't let your mother worry about it. She just came back from the hospital, so don't get into trouble!"
Zhao Dong hurriedly agreed, "Uncle Feng, don't worry, I don't dare to cause trouble for fear that you will beat me."
Old Feng patted him on the shoulder, "It's good that you know! OK, I'll talk to you someday. If you have a lot of stuff, I'll help you move it together."
Uncle Feng said and was about to take action.
Zhao Dong stopped him hastily, "Uncle Feng, I don't need you, I don't have much."
While talking, Xu San also got out of the car.
Zhao Dong introduced him.
Xu San stepped forward hurriedly, "Auntie, I am a friend of Brother Dong. If you have any work at home in the future, feel free to greet me!"
After chatting briefly for a while, the two began to move things.
It's busy here, and a group of aunties over there have been talking about it for a long time.
"Hey, Zhao Dong is so prosperous. Didn't he work as a security guard outside for a few months? How come he drives a fast car when he comes home?"
A group of aunts who don't know much about cars, saw the huge Mercedes-Benz logo on the business car, and their curiosity was ignited.
"Maybe I borrowed it and came back to show off!"
While we were talking, someone came up and asked, "Xiaodong, have you moved back?"
Zhao Dong politely answered correctly.
"Please stay at home for a longer time this time. Your mother often talks about you to us."
While chatting, the aunt asked about something serious, "Xiaodong, whose car is this?"
Zhao Dong said honestly: "It's my friend's car. I need to borrow it for moving a lot of things."
"Okay, then you go about your business first and we'll talk later when we have time."
A group of aunts returned to their original place and started talking again.
Enough chatting, the topic moved elsewhere.
Zhao Dong didn't think anything of it, and even liked this kind of atmosphere. It was down-to-earth, at ease, and there wasn't so much intrigue.
There weren't many things, so the two of them finished their work quickly.
Seeing that he and Xu San were leaving, Zhao's mother asked, "Where are you going, kid?"
Zhao Dong washed his face, and then threw a clean towel to Xu San, "Mom, if you don't want to eat, you will have to give the car back later."
Zhao's mother complained, "Really, Xiao Xu has been helping you work all morning, how can you not eat?"
Xu San answered with a smile, "Auntie, don't worry, I will let Brother Dong treat me and I won't be polite to him!"
Mother Zhao nodded, "Yes, yes, don't be polite to him, let him treat you to a good meal!"
Knowing that Zhao Dong was back to live, although she didn't say anything, she was extremely happy in her heart.
She knew her son well, and she could see from an early age that Zhao Dong was not a child who lived a peaceful life, let alone the kind of personality who could work hard.
If you don't send him to the army for training, you will get into trouble sooner or later if you stay at home.
So even though he was reluctant to give up, he still made this decision.
On the day she sent Zhao Dong to enlist in the army, she had already handed over her son to the country and was even prepared for the worst.
Fortunately, my son is back alive and kicking again.
His character is more mature and stable than before, and it can be seen that he has experienced a lot.
Zhao Dong followed up by teasing, "Mom, you are such a cheater on my son. With such a small job, do I still have to treat him to a big dinner?"
Just kidding, Mother Zhao suddenly asked, "By the way, what time will Xiaofei get off work today? I'll ask your eldest brother and sister-in-law to come back early."
When Zhao Dong heard his mother mention this, his heart sank. How should he explain it?