Zhao Dong asked tentatively, "Is there something wrong with uncle's body?"
Sophie didn't answer, but asked with moist 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, "When I was a child, I had a particularly happy family like you."
"At that time, my father's business was not busy, and he would go home on time every day to accompany me and my mother."
"But everything has changed since my mother passed away."
As she said that, she pushed Zhao Dong away, "Do you know how my mother died?"
Zhao Dong guessed, "Because of illness?"
He rarely heard Sophie mention things about family matters, and it was the first time he heard her talk about her mother.
Sophie shook her head, "It was a car accident. My mother took me to school at that time, and I had a car accident halfway."
"In order to protect me, my mother protected me all over."
Zhao Dong could guess the result later. Seeing that Sophie was in a wrong mood, he hurriedly hugged the person back in his arms, "I'm not afraid, you still have me."
Sophie rubbed Zhao Dong's chest and said in dismay: "Since then, I feel that my dad doesn't like me."
"And even my aunt changed, becoming particularly strict with me."
"I always feel that they don't regard me as a relative, but as a tool."
"You know what happened later. My relationship with my family is not good."
"Especially my father, we haven't spoken for several years before going abroad."
"I didn't come back from abroad until my father got sick, but by then, my father could no longer recognize people."
"Really, there is no warmth at home. All my relatives are combined for the sake of interests."
"I think there is a cage there. If you hadn't entered my world, I might not have the courage to resist."
"In the eyes of outsiders, I am strong, cold, and arrogant. In fact, I am particularly afraid of loneliness."
"Since I was young, I had no good friends, nor had I ever had a best friend to talk to."
"After meeting you, I felt that the world was full of colors and temperature."
As she said that, she raised her head, with a cautious look in her eyes, "Husband, are you upset when I am so sticking to you now?"
Zhao Dong kissed her gently on the forehead, "Stop thinking about it."
Knowing that Sophie couldn't hide her face, he took the initiative to say, "Tomorrow, I'll accompany you back."
Sophie didn't react, "Where did you go back?"
Zhao Dong smiled, "Of course I'm going home."
Sophie was slightly stunned, 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 face showing surprise, he explained: "Since I want to marry you openly, how can I not go to your house to visit?"
"Besides, I have never been to your family before, so I have to meet my uncle."
"This is a rule, and a courtesy!"
"And I said at the beginning that I must win the consent of your family when we get married!"
"You can't even see your family on the wedding day, right?"
Seeing Sophie wanting 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 grievance."
"On the day of marriage, I want you to marry into the Zhao family in a grand manner. I want you to be the happiest bride in the world!"
Sophie was moved and said, "Husband, you are so nice!"
As she said that, she became worried again, "But, my family doesn't like you."
Zhao Dong smiled, "Just like me!"
Sophie asked again, "What should I do if they make things difficult for you?"
Zhao Dong said honestly, "Hold on!"
Sophie tilted her head, "You have such a good temper?"
Zhao Dong looked at her, "You have suffered so many grievances during this period because of my elder brother's business, and you have never complained to me."
"If I, Zhao Dong, don't even have this responsibility, I will not be worthy of everything you have done for me!"
Sophie's eyes were shining with a bright light, "Honey... I don't want to go back to Sister Xiaoman tonight!"
Zhao Dong asked knowingly: "Where will you go?"
Sophie glared, "You hate it so much!"
Zhao Dong explained, "Forget it, I'll take you back later."
Seeing Sophie wondering, she continued, "Stay good rest tonight. If you are in a bad state, how can you be so energetic to go home tomorrow?"
"Also, I'm not very relieved about my elder brother. After the incident at Dahua Factory this time, my elder brother's situation is wrong. I'll go back later and have to talk to him."
"The most important thing is that before the wedding, I don't want you to have too much pressure and burden!"
"On the wedding day, I want to see the most beautiful bride!"
On the way back, Zhao Dong played a piece of music casually.
Sophie turned around and hummed a song all the way.
Zhao Dong sent the person upstairs. Before entering the door, the two of them were intimate outside the door for a long time.
...
In half an hour, Zhao Dong returned home.
Somewhat unexpectedly, my sister-in-law was waiting at the door.
Zhao Dong asked in confusion, "Sister-in-law, why are you here? Are you the eldest brother?"
The eldest sister-in-law said worriedly, "Your brother is still on the rooftop. Will something happen?"
Zhao Dong was puzzled, "Sister-in-law, after my elder brother came back today, why didn't you blame him?"
My sister-in-law was worried, "How dare I?"
"You don't know that since he came back this time, I have been careful in speaking or doing things, and I dare not stimulate him at all."
"But look at his current appearance, it's like he's lost his soul!"
"I've been there to tinker with painting all afternoon."
"I don't change my clothes, and I don't say much!"
"Mom just went up and persuaded her a few words, but it was useless."
Zhao Dong reminded, "Sister-in-law, my brother has suffered a great blow this time. You did it right. Try not to stimulate him."
"Don't worry, I'll go up and talk to him."
After appeased his sister-in-law, Zhao Dong came to the rooftop again.
Seeing the eldest brother staring at the easel in a daze, he handed a cigarette, "What are you thinking, so trance?"
The eldest brother came back to his senses and took the smoke and said, "I always feel that there is something unsatisfactory. You are back, please help me see."
Zhao Dong didn't say anything, was silent for a moment, and slowly spoke, "Brother, when I was a child, I always felt that you were very capable, it was the sky in my eyes."
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be like Zhao Dong today!"
"At that time, you dropped out of school and went to work in the factory to support your family."
"I cried all night, but you comforted me. You said that a man can make a good man, as long as he stands up, he can make a personal appearance everywhere!"
"I was in the army at that time, and the training was hard and tiring. I thought about giving up countless times. It was my elder brother's words that kept inspiring me."
"I, Zhao Dong, can't be cowardly. If I'm cowardly, I will embarrass the Zhao family and disappoint my elder brother!"
"I know the incident at Dahua Factory this time has a big blow to you, but I also believe that my elder brother will definitely cheer up again."
"Brother, you are not only the pillar of our Zhao family, but also the pillar of our sister-in-law and Xiaoman. You can't collapse!"
The eldest brother was shocked at first, and then said disappointed: "Brother is not that capable. It is enough for us to have you in the Zhao family!"
Zhao Dong stared at his elder brother and asked, "Brother, do you want to hear me tell the truth?"