Zhao Dong asked tentatively, "Is there something wrong with uncle's health?"
Sophie did not answer, but asked with wet eyes, "Husband, do you think I am an unfilial daughter?"
Zhao Dong held her in his arms, "No, my wife is the best woman in the world!"
Sophie leaned against his chest tightly, "When I was a child, just like you, I had a very happy family."
"At that time, my father's business was not busy. He would go home on time every day to accompany my mother and me."
"But since my mother passed away, everything has changed."
As she said that, she pushed Zhao Dong away, "Do you know how my mother died?"
Zhao Dong guessed, "Because of illness?"
Regarding family matters, he rarely heard Sophie talk about it. About his mother, this was the first time he heard her talk about it.
Sophie shook her head, "It was a car accident. My mother took me to school, and there was a car accident on the way."
"In order to protect me, my mother protected me completely."
Zhao Dong could guess the outcome. Seeing that Sophie was not in a good mood, he hurriedly put her in his arms again, "Don't be afraid, you still have me."
Sophie rubbed against Zhao Dong's chest and said disappointedly: "Since then, I have felt that my father doesn't like me."
"Then even my aunt changed and became particularly harsh on me."
"I always feel that they don't treat me as a relative, but as a tool."
"You also know what happened later. My relationship with my family is not good."
"Especially my father, we hadn't spoken for several years before going abroad."
"It wasn't until my father fell ill that I rushed back from abroad. But by that time, my father could no longer recognize people."
"Really, there is no warmth at home. All my relatives are united for profit."
"I feel like there is a prison there. If you hadn't broken into my world, I might not have had the courage to resist."
"In the eyes of outsiders, I am strong, cold, and aloof. In fact, I am particularly afraid of being alone."
"Growing up, I didn't have any close friends or close friends."
"After getting to know you, I feel that the world is full of color and warmth."
As she said that, she raised her head, with caution in her eyes, "Husband, will it bother you if I am so clingy to you now?"
Zhao Dong kissed her forehead gently, "Stop thinking about it."
Knowing that Sophie couldn't save face, he took the initiative and said, "Tomorrow, I will go back with you."
Sophie didn't react, "Return to where?"
Zhao Dong smiled and said, "Of course I'm going home."
Sophie was stunned for a moment, then shook her head, "Forget it, I don't want to go back."
Zhao Dong stared into her eyes and said firmly: "But I want to go back!"
Seeing Sophie's surprised expression, he explained: "Since I want to marry you openly, how can I not go to your home and formally visit you?"
"Besides, I've never been to your house before. I have to meet my uncle."
"This is a rule and etiquette!"
"And I said at the beginning that I must get your family's approval for our marriage!"
"We can't let you not even see your mother's family on the wedding day, right?"
Seeing that Sophie wanted to open her mouth, he interrupted, "No need to explain, I know you don't care, but I can't. I don't want you to suffer any injustice."
"On your wedding day, I want you to marry into the Zhao family in a glorious way, and I want you to be the happiest bride in the world!"
Sophie was moved and said: "Husband, you are so kind!"
As she said this, she became worried again, "But my family doesn't like you."
Zhao Dong smiled and said, "As long as you like me!"
Sophie asked again, "Then what should you do if they make things difficult for you?"
Zhao Dong honestly said, "Bear it!"
Sophie tilted her head, "Do you have such a good temper?"
Zhao Dong looked at her and said, "You have suffered so much injustice during this time because of my elder brother, and you have never complained to me."
"If I, Zhao Dong, don't even have this sense of responsibility, then I won't be worthy of everything you have done for me!"
Sophie's eyes sparkled, "Husband... I don't want to go back to Sister Xiaoman's place tonight!"
Zhao Dong knew it and asked: "Where to go?"
Sophie glared, "You're so annoying!"
Zhao Dong explained, "Forget it, I'll take you back later."
Seeing Sophie's confusion, she continued, "Have a good rest tonight. If you are not in good condition, how will you have the energy to go home tomorrow?"
"Also, I'm not too worried about eldest brother. After what happened at Dahua Factory, eldest brother's situation is not right. I have to talk to him when I get back later."
"The most important thing is, I don't want you to have too much pressure and burden before the wedding!"
"On the wedding day, I want to see the most beautiful bride!"
On the way back, Zhao Dong randomly played some music.
Sophie's mood changed and she hummed all the way.
Zhao Dong sent the person upstairs, and before entering the door, the two of them were intimate outside the door for a while.
…
Half an hour later, Zhao Dong returned home again.
Somewhat unexpectedly, my sister-in-law was waiting at the door.
Zhao Dong asked doubtfully, "Sister-in-law, why are you here? Are you the eldest brother?"
The sister-in-law said worriedly, "Your eldest brother is still on the rooftop, will something happen?"
Zhao Dong was confused, "Sister-in-law, you didn't complain about eldest brother after he came back today, right?"
The sister-in-law was worried, "How dare I?"
"You don't know, since he came back this time, I have been careful in everything I say and do, not daring to provoke him at all."
"But look at what he looks like now, as if he has lost his soul!"
"I spent the entire afternoon tinkering and painting there."
"I don't even change my clothes, and I don't talk much!"
"Mom just went up and tried to persuade me, but it was of no use."
Zhao Dong warned, "Sister-in-law, the big brother's experience this time has been a big blow. You did the right thing. Try not to irritate him."
"Don't worry, I'll go up and talk to him."
After appeasing his sister-in-law, Zhao Dong returned to the rooftop.
Seeing his elder brother staring at the easel in a daze, he handed over a cigarette and asked, "What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?"
The eldest brother came back to his senses, took the flue and said: "I always feel that there is something I am not satisfied with. It just so happens that you are back, help me take a look."
Zhao Dong didn't speak. He was silent for a moment and then slowly said, "Brother, when I was a child, I always felt that you were very capable and you were the best in my eyes."
"If it weren't for you, I, Zhao Dong, wouldn't be where I am today!"
"At that time, in order to support your family, you dropped out of school and went to work in a factory."
"I cried secretly all night, but you comforted me. You said that as long as a man straightens his spine, he can look like a man anywhere!"
"When I was in the army, the training was hard and tiring. I thought about giving up countless times. It was my elder brother's words that kept motivating me."
"I, Zhao Dong, cannot be cowardly. If I do, I will embarrass the Zhao family and disappoint my eldest brother!"
"I know what happened to Dahua Factory this time has been a big blow to you, but I also believe that my eldest brother will definitely get back on his feet."
"Brother, you are not only the pillar of our Zhao family, you are also the pillar of my sister-in-law and Xiaoman. You cannot fail!"
The eldest brother was shocked at first, and then said in despair: "Brother is not that capable. You are enough for our Zhao family!"
Zhao Dong stared at his elder brother and asked, "Brother, do you want to hear the truth from me?"