Chapter 217 Peggy Arrives
After the three of them went back to play poker, George and Herschel also had a drink at Cooper's house.
Perhaps Heshel was sulking too much at home, and soon Heshel became a little drunk.
"You know, my ideal is just to set up a breeding farm in the countryside and live a comfortable rural life. But Brenda doesn't support me at all..." Heschel, who was three points drunk, couldn't help but complain. The situation at home.
As a standard Texan, Heschel's ideal is to own his own manor and live a leisurely pastoral life.
Raising chickens and fishing, this kind of life is very beautiful just thinking about it.
However, Brenda, who is allergic to animals, is very resistant to living in the country with her husband.
In her opinion, medical standards, teaching resources, and living facilities in small towns are much better than small places in the countryside.
So in the long run, Brenda would rather live a harder life in a small town than go to a place in the countryside where she has no prospects.
This is a difference in life concepts.
Therefore, Heschel and his wife also argued about this matter many times at home.
George, whose family life is also unsatisfactory, has some sympathy for Heshel's situation.
Two middle-aged men were in similar situations. Both were unable to go to the countryside and live an ideal rural life because of the strong obstruction of their wives, while the other lost a good opportunity to teach the rugby team at a university.
So amidst George's echoes from time to time, the two equally frustrated middle-aged men drank more and more.
In this way, the drinking party lasted until about five o'clock in the afternoon. It was not until Billy came looking for someone that Heschel followed his son back home with staggering steps.
"It wasn't Heshel who said that, I thought Brenda's family was living a happy life..." Mary, who had been listening to Heshel's complaints all afternoon in the side hall, came out with a look of gloating on her face.
Obviously she hasn't forgotten the unpleasantness she had with Brenda last time.
And knowing that the other person was unhappy made Mary feel very happy.
As the saying goes: Happiness comes from comparison.
"This is someone else's family matter, let's not discuss it." Looking at his wife's gossip, George frowned slightly, and then said: "I need to take a rest, don't disturb me before dinner."
"Really, why are you drinking so much with Heshel when you have nothing to do..." Seeing her husband return to the room smelling of alcohol, Mary scolded her husband dissatisfiedly while helping him clean up the garbage left behind.
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In the next period of time, little George, who was recognized by Hershel, began to go out early and return late to the repair shop to learn car repair skills.
Before dinner that day, when Mike sent the two girls away and came to Cooper's house, he found that the atmosphere at the table was a little strange.
"What happened?" Mike asked.
"It's Heschel... He divorced Brenda, and now he has taken his young daughter to the country..." Little George, who couldn't hold back the secret, started to explain.
Obviously, Heschel, who longed for a leisurely life in the countryside, abandoned his wife and son because of his ideals.
Because of the sudden incident, little George, who had no guarantor, immediately lost his status as an apprentice in the repair shop.
Normally, there is no one to guide you. If you want to go to a repair shop to learn skills, you not only need to help the factory with heavy physical work, but also need to pay a certain learning fee.
It is for this reason that after discussion, the Cooper family decided to give up the plan of letting George continue to learn to repair cars.
And little George, who finally found his interest, is also depressed about his current situation.
"Little George, school will start in a few days..." Seeing that his eldest son was not very interested, George said with relief: "It's okay if you don't go to the repair shop. You can take advantage of this time to prepare for your homework."
From the perspective of parents, the most important task of students is to study.
However, compared to studying, which he is not good at, little George obviously prefers the job of a repairman.
After all, he is very talented in manual skills. Only when repairing cars can he feel that he is no worse than anyone else.
This sense of satisfaction is enough for any young person to be immersed in.
It's just a pity that little George didn't get enough attention at home.
Hearing his father's words, his eyes lost their light and he lowered his head in silence.
This is also true. The eldest son's emotions are not as surprising to the Georges as the divorce of the Heschels.
Mary, who is overflowing with sympathy, also disliked Brenda who had had conflicts before.
But when she learned that the other person was divorced and would have to live a difficult life alone with her son, Mary began to feel sorry for the other person again.
"George, if you have time tomorrow, go to Brenda's house and see if there is anything you can do to help her." Mary asked.
Brenda's salary at Bowling Arena was not high, and she had to take care of a nine-year-old son. Don’t think about your future life, it will be very hard.
"No need, Brenda looks like a strong woman, she should be able to solve the trouble by herself." George declined.
Although he was somewhat sympathetic to Brenda's family's situation, his fear of trouble still made him reluctant to have more contact with Brenda, a newly divorced young woman.
It can be said that George's family view is still very upright now, and he does not want to destroy his existing peaceful life because of some special things.
"Go and help Brenda. I remember she is allergic to animals, and the chicken coop at home must be in need of care." Grandma Connie, who has more life experience, knows better the hardships of a single mother.
So she said, "I will go with you tomorrow."
As a neighbor, and because I like bowling. Grandma Connie and Brenda, who works at Bowling Arena, have always had a good relationship.
Within the scope of her ability, grandma really wanted to help Brenda.
"Okay, I will take a trip tomorrow." After saying this, George agreed to the two ladies' instructions.
Seeing that things on Brenda's side were settled, Grandma Connie, who felt relaxed, seemed to have remembered another important thing.
She turned to look at Mike and said, "Peggy's parents have already communicated with the school about Peggy's transfer to Melford High School. The little girl will come to live here tomorrow. Please greet her for me."
"So fast?" The little girl had the idea of transferring to Melford. Mike also knew something about it, but he didn't expect that the other party would be so fast.
However, it is understandable that as a super genius, it is the school's honor for Peggy to transfer to Melford.
In this case, it’s not a big deal to give some green lights to geniuses.
"Okay, I will take good care of Peggy." After figuring out the reason, Mike immediately promised.
After receiving Mike's assurance, Grandma Connie smiled and said nothing more.
On the second day, George, who was free, grabbed his eldest son who had nothing to do, and accompanied Grandma Connie to Brenda's house.
The arrival of the three people helped Brenda a lot.
"Connie and George, thank you for coming to help." Brenda, who had just gone through a divorce, was in an emotionally fragile time. Having someone come to help not only relieved her mood but also made her very touched.
"As a thank you, I would like to give you the chicken coop in the yard..." Brenda said: "You also know that I am allergic to animals, and I can't take care of the chicken coop if it is left here."
"No, no, no, we accept your kindness, but we can't accept the chicken coop." Grandma Connie decisively rejected the other party's kindness.
You know, as a single mother, Brenda will definitely have a difficult life in the future.
And her family owns a small chicken coop. Even selling eggs in the future can make her financially more comfortable.
"Yes, Brenda. We can't have the chicken coop..." George said softly: "How about this? When little George and I are free in the future, we will come over and help you take care of the chicken coop. You don't have to worry about allergies. question."
"Thank you so much." Brenda was also in a hurry before, but when she calmed down, she also realized her situation.
There is a child at home to take care of, and life goes on.
And aside from personal preference, selling eggs is also a good skill.
So, after calming down, Brenda thought about it comprehensively, and once again proposed to use half of the eggs as a reward for George and his son's help.
After all, favors will fade away, and mutual benefit is the long-term solution.
After George declined twice, in order to reassure Brenda, he agreed to the reward offered by the other party.
At the same time, the Barry couple were driving a large pickup truck filled with luggage and took their daughter to the door of Grandma Connie's house.