Chapter 1,478: Worried
In September, the heat of autumn, Zhai Sheng’s clothes were not thick at all. Within half a minute, Zhai Sheng could clearly feel the part where Qiao Nan buried her face. His clothes on his chest were soaked by Qiao Nan’s tears. Qiao Nan cried silently, which made Zhai Sheng feel particularly distressed: “Don’t cry, Mom will bring Sanbao out soon. If Sanbao sees it, how will you explain it? At least, we should learn from Elder Lin and not let Sanbao bear so much too early, right?”
Qiao Nan rubbed her face on Zhai Sheng’s clothes, her eyes were still red: “Go change your clothes.” The clothes on Zhai Sheng’s chest looked particularly dark because they were wet with tears. She didn’t want Sanbao to realize it too early, so of course she couldn’t let Zhai Sheng be seen by Sanbao wearing this clothes.
Zhai Sheng poured a cup of warm water for Qiao Nan, and after watching Qiao Nan take it and drink it in small sips, he went upstairs to change clothes.
Of course, the three children just wiped the sweat off their faces and backs with the help of their grandmother. Their father changed his clothes: "Dad, did you take a shower?" Sanbao tilted his head and looked at Zhai Sheng curiously: "So early?"
"Sanbao, the clothes you wore when you came back are not the same as the ones you are wearing now. The clothes Dad wore before were dirty, so he changed into another one. But don't worry, Dad will wash the clothes he changed himself." Zhai Sheng pinched his daughter's nose and saw through his daughter's thoughts.
His three children are typical of the state officials who only allow officials to set fires and not allow the people to light lamps. If their clothes are dirty, they can let Nannan wash them. If his clothes are dirty, he must work hard on his own and can't let Nannan work too hard.
"Humph." The little trick didn't work. Sanbao hummed unhappily: "I'm hungry, I want to eat, grandma, mom, I'm hungry!" Dad hates her the most. Every time he teases her, she teases back, and Dad has never been fooled by her.
When the little girl is unhappy, she changes the subject. Miao Liang came over with a smile, holding the hand of her granddaughter, letting her sit next to her and picking up food for the little girl. Compared with the shrewd and hard-to-fool Dabao, Miao Liang naturally prefers to take care of the little girl with the soft and cute granddaughter.
Erbao and Sanbao behaved quite normally, while Qiao Nan and Dabao seemed much more silent.
Zhai Yaohui glanced at Zhai Sheng, who shook his head, indicating that now was not the best time to talk. If you have anything to ask, wait until after dinner.
So, the dinner table at the Zhai family seemed quieter than usual today, and even Erbao and Sanbao stopped playing. When Zhai Yaohui was eating, he would pay special attention to the old man's situation. Zhai Yaohui observed that the amount of food that Old Man Zhai ate today was about the same as usual, and there was no difference, so he was relieved.
After dinner, Zhai Yaohui asked Zhai Sheng to come into the study to chat, and then he learned about Lin Lao's situation: "No wonder." Zhai Yaohui did hear that the central government seemed to have some movement, but it was not the same wave as himself. Zhai Yaohui only learned that there was such a situation, but did not go into detail.
At this moment, he heard his son say that Lin Lao had a terminal illness, and it was estimated that it would be in the next two days. Zhai Yaohui understood everything: "Lin Lao... He Yi is not young anymore, and has reached the retirement age stipulated by the state. Nan Nan is not yet thirty years old, and is in the prime of youth. It seems that Lin Lao has made arrangements for Qiao Nan." Having a daughter-in-law who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs is something that people feel proud of.
Because Zhai Yaohui knows that Qiao Nan's current situation has nothing to do with the Zhai family. Qiao Nan relies on her own efforts and a master like Lin Yuankang.
Such a daughter-in-law who will not only not cause trouble to her husband's family, but also bring honor to her husband's family, who would not welcome it?
Back then, many people laughed at the Zhai family for not being picky or being too arrogant. They chose a daughter-in-law who had no power, money, or influence, and could not help the Zhai family at all. She had no merits except her face.
Those who laughed at Zhai Sheng for being blinded by lust are probably not only slapped in the face, but their faces are almost swollen now. When Nan Nan really becomes the new Minister of Foreign Affairs,
those people's faces are so swollen that they can't face people.
"Qiao Nan has a very good relationship with Elder Lin. Even our three children like and respect this elder very much. If Elder Lin really is... you see, can you stay at home for a few more days. At this time, the four of them need your care. The comfort of others is useless." Even if Qiao Dongliang came, I'm afraid Qiao Nan would only cry more sadly when she saw this biological father.
Just because the person who died this time was an elder who treated her better than her biological parents.
"Well, that's what I thought too." Elder Lin was gone all of a sudden, and he didn't feel at ease leaving Nan Nan alone. If the three children are still very emotional at this time, the house will be in chaos.
The joy of his daughter-in-law becoming the Minister of Foreign Affairs has faded, and Zhai Yaohui himself is also a grandfather. Facing such a separation of life and death, Zhai Yaohui naturally thinks much more than young people like Zhai Sheng. Because he doesn't know when, or which day in the future, such a thing will happen to him: "Will Huahua come back this time?"
The Zhai family has a good relationship with Old Lin, and Old Lin has no other relatives. If Old Lin really goes, Zhai Hua will naturally come back to see him off.
"Tomorrow is the birthday of the three treasures, and Zhai Hua should be at the Tian family today." Zhai Sheng said with certainty.
Zhai Yaohui nodded: "Okay, let's do it today. Tonight, you accompany the old man, and I'll come tomorrow." After all, he is not young anymore. After sleeping on the floor for only one night, his muscles are stiff.
If it's two consecutive nights, Zhai Yaohui is worried that the old man Zhai is still not well, and he has to go to the Chinese medicine clinic first, and have acupuncture and massage.
"Okay." Zhai Sheng would certainly not refuse. If Zhai Yaohui didn't mention it, Zhai Sheng would also mention it: "You should go to bed early today." Zhai Sheng could smell the strong smell of medicinal wine on Zhai Yaohui, not to mention that Zhai Sheng not only has good eyes and ears, but also has a good sense of smell.
Tonight, Zhai Sheng kept watch for the old man Zhai, and Qiao Nan still slept alone. She lay alone on the huge bed, watching the bright moon slightly through the curtains, pouring the moonlight on the floor of the room, and Qiao Nan's sadness turned into a river.
There was something wrong with the old man Zhai. He was guarded by his son, accompanied by his grandson, and coaxed by his great-grandson. But her master was in poor health, and there was not even a close relative around to ask about his well-being.