After the two women entered the kitchen, the eldest brother explained, "Xiaodong, your sister-in-law is like that. She speaks her mind straight. Don't take it to heart."
Zhao Dong was ashamed, "Brother, where did you say you went?"
In fact, he himself felt a little embarrassed about this.
His mother has been doting on him since he was a child. He is basically allowed to have any delicious food or fun things at home, and his eldest brother will not compete with him.
The same was true when the two brothers grew up. At that time, the family was in difficulty. In order for him to successfully complete his studies, his mother asked the eldest brother to drop out of school early and work, and the eldest brother agreed without saying a word.
Because he has no education, it is difficult to find a good job, and his mother is not willing to ask for help, so the eldest brother has not had a good life these years.
In Zhao Dong's impression, the only time his mother asked for help was because of his service as a soldier.
His enlistment quota was squeezed out by a soldier who was a relative of the leader's family, and his mother stayed up all night.
At that time, there was a wine cabinet at home, which contained treasures collected by his father when he was still alive. The two brothers were not allowed to touch it.
That day, his mother took out two bottles of wine for the first time. As a result, the matter of his enlistment in the army was resolved the next day.
Although the mother never explained afterwards, both brothers understood that the mother opened her mouth and asked for help.
It's true that he owes his mother, but if we talk about debt, Zhao Dong feels that the one who owes the most is his eldest brother.
However, the eldest brother has never complained because of these things. It can be said that apart from his mother, the eldest brother is the person he respects the most.
Therefore, no matter what happens to his sister-in-law, Zhao Dong will not take it seriously.
What's more, he also understands that his sister-in-law is not a bad person, but she is a bit quick to talk.
It doesn't matter in big matters. Once you are bullied, you will definitely help this brother-in-law.
But he likes to fuss over small things, but there is no malice.
Over the years, Zhao Dong has always had a regret, not having the ability or ability to properly compensate his eldest brother and sister-in-law.
The eldest brother was in a good mood and patted him on the shoulder, "Come on, it's hard to come back today. Come and have a drink with me!"
Zhao Dong agreed, "Okay!"
The food was quickly served, and the two brothers exchanged cups.
During the dinner, my sister-in-law suddenly opened her mouth, "Mom, I want to tell you something."
Mother Zhao said tepidly: "You say."
The elder brother coughed.
The sister-in-law pretended not to hear and continued: "In a few months, Xiaoman will take the junior high school entrance examination."
Hearing his sister-in-law mention Xiaoman, Zhao Dong also cheered up a bit.
This nephew is very much like him when he was a child. He was naughty, didn't like studying, and made mischief all day long. He was rejected in school.
However, the eldest brother and sister-in-law are very strict with him, so they have a good relationship.
Whenever he comes to the school to find parents and gets criticized, if he is at home, Xiaoman will definitely look to him to deal with it.
The last time Sophie came over, Zhao Dong wanted to introduce him to her, but it turned out that the boy ran off to the wild somewhere and didn't show up.
Mother Zhao frowned, "Is it possible that he still can't pass the junior high school entrance exam?"
My sister-in-law gets a headache when she mentions her son, otherwise she would not open her mouth like this, "Mom, as you know, Xiaoman has liked sports since he was a child. Now there is a quota for sports students in the school. This opportunity is rare!"
"Guaranteed delivery?"
"That's right, with that quota, you can be recommended to No. 48 Middle School! Our Jiangbei District is such a key school that can do well. If Xiaoman is asked to take the exam, he will be exhausted and won't be able to get in!"
"Isn't it just a matter of applying directly? Doesn't Xiaoman meet the requirements?"
Zhao Dong also found it strange that Xiaoman's sports performance was very good, especially table tennis. He even won the junior championship in a competition held in Jiangbei District.
If there is such a quota, then he must meet the conditions.
The sister-in-law was in a dilemma, "Hey, now those parents are trying to get that quota by squeezing their fiduciary relationships."
Mother Zhao simply put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, "Just tell me."
The sister-in-law ignored the look in her eyes and said simply: "Mom, if I can apply, I won't open my mouth to you! This quota is limited. Originally, with our Xiaoman's conditions, he would definitely be selected, but because of those who have entrusted his connections,
The parents were squeezed out..."
Mother Zhao didn't speak, waiting for her next words.
The sister-in-law continued: "Mom, I heard from the boss that you have friends in the Education Bureau of Jiangbei District. Can you..."
"It goes without saying, I won't open my mouth like this."
The sister-in-law was stunned, "Why?"
"Then according to what you say, those children who can't get into No. 48 Middle School don't have to study anymore?"
"But……"
"There's nothing wrong with it. Xiao Man can get into No. 48 Middle School. That's his ability! If he learns to get something for nothing from an early age, what future prospects can he have?"
My sister-in-law rarely refutes her mother's ideas. This time she rarely opened her mouth, "Mom, you are right, but we can't let him lose at the starting line!"
Zhao’s mother disagreed, “If you can’t get into the No. 48 Middle School, are you lost at the starting line? I don’t think so! Xiaodong didn’t get into the key points either. He still became a soldier and defended his family and country. How did he lose at the starting line?”
The sister-in-law turned her head and said, "I don't care, anyway, I don't want Xiaoman to be like his father in the future!"
Mother Zhao's voice became colder, "His dad, tell me, what happened to his dad?"
The eldest brother was about to interrupt, but was still half a step too late.
I heard my sister-in-law say aggrievedly: "His dad suffered the disadvantage of being uneducated. He didn't graduate from high school, and the boss looked down on him! This time he was promoted to the factory, and he clearly met the requirements, and he was better than others in everything.
It just happened to be brushed off!”
The eldest brother looked unhappy, "Why are you bringing this up? Come down as soon as you finish eating!"
Mother Zhao interrupted, "Ask her to sit down and say what you want to say!"
The sister-in-law's eyes were red and she said, "I just feel that you are partial. If this is Xiaodong's matter, you will definitely take care of it immediately without opening your mouth. When it is our turn, I can't help but beg you!"
After hearing this, Mother Zhao slammed the table.
Zhao Dong was stunned on the side. It was rare to see his mother so angry. He hurriedly stepped forward to persuade her, "Mom, don't be angry. My sister-in-law didn't mean that."
The eldest brother also stared at him, "What are you looking at? Mom is just sick, why don't you apologize to her quickly?"
Only then did the sister-in-law realize that her tone was too harsh and she quickly admitted her mistake, "Mom, I'm sorry, I..."
Mother Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, "Xiaodong is young and the boss let him go. That's what he should do. No one can fault him! As for the boss not being able to be a cadre, that's his own fault. Don't make so many excuses! And
, I don’t think there’s anything shameful about being a worker!”
The sister-in-law was so full of grievances that she couldn't speak out, but she couldn't refute, so she finally stopped talking.
Zhao Dong was in an awkward situation and couldn't open his mouth.
The eldest brother then advised, "Mom, don't let your anger break your body."
Mother Zhao nodded, and then gestured: "You two are both here. Let me tell you something. Boss, you will pack up a room for me in a while. I want to move here."
The sister-in-law was dumbfounded. My mother had always lived in Xiaodong, so why did she suddenly want to move here?