In the past, when he was serving as a soldier outside alone, the number of times he could go home each year was limited, so every time he came back, his family would surround him.
But this time, his wife and children all came to join the army. When he came back with them, this contrast was clearly revealed.
Compared to the rest of them who were enjoying themselves, Zhao Haoyang was deserted. It was like ‘the listener heard it sad and the listener sheds tears1*It means that something is particularly miserable. You feel particularly sad when you hear someone talking about it.
And the word “hear” should be understood as “see” here. It means that when you see it, you will shed tears on the spot.’.
Anyway, Zhao Haoyang had a deeper understanding of his family status…
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On the other hand, Lu Rong also took Lu Zhou back to Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu’s house.
Unlike Grandpa Zhao’s and Grandma Zhao’s house, which was usually deserted, Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu’s family lived in the house of Lu Zhou’s Second Uncle.
Lu Rong was also different from Zhao Haoyang, who had a low family status. He was warmly welcomed home.
Although Grandma Lu usually scolded Lu Rong countless times in her letters because of his delay in remarrying, she was still a little happy to see her son who might not come back once a year.
She took Lu Zhou’s little hand and warmed up to Lu Rong, but she didn’t mention urging him to remarry yet.
But, Lu Rong knew clearly that this was only temporary.
What was supposed to come would always come.
So, he made a quick decision and took advantage of the reason to put things away and quickly escaped.
Without Lu Rong, Lu Zhou became the object of Grandma Lu’s care.
Because of Lu Zhou’s unreliable biological mother, Lu Zhou grew up with Grandma Lu most of the time, so Grandma Lu loved her grandson Lu Zhou very much.
Lu Zhou was picked up by Lu Rong at the beginning of the year. It had been a year since he left here. Grandma Lu always thought about him very much.
“Oh, Zhou Zhou looks like has grown a lot taller!” Grandma Lu said in surprise, then stretched out her hand to weigh his little arms and legs, and shook her head.
“You’ve just lost a little weight. It seems that you usually eat in the canteen with your Dad. The food in the cafeteria can’t support people! This time, Grandma will give you a good supplement!”
Sure enough, in the eyes of all elderly people, children must be taken care of…
Grandma Lu was still sensible and would not mention Lu Rong’s remarriage in front of Lu Zhou.
She took Lu Zhou’s little hand and went to sit in the living room. She grabbed a handful of candies and handed them to Lu Zhou: “Come on, come on, eat some candies.”
Lu Zhou looked at the candy in Grandma Lu’s hand, hesitated for a moment, and then took it.
Seeing Lu Zhou take the candy, Grandma Lu felt a little strange. She remembered that her grandson didn’t like candy. He would refuse it every time he was given candy.
“Hey, Zhou Zhou likes sweets now?” Grandma Lu said happily, “What kind do you like? Grandma will buy you more!”
Lu Zhou pursed his lips, shook his head, and said, “I don’t like eating it.”
“Huh?” Grandma Lu became even more curious, “Then, you…”
“Zhao Suisui likes to eat it.” Lu Zhou continued.
“Zhao Suisui? Oh, that little girl from the Zhao family! I heard from your Dad that you really like playing with this little sister.” Grandma Lu couldn’t help but smile.
Her grandson had no friends to play with before, which made her worried for a long time. Now he had people to play with, which made Grandma Lu extremely happy.
“I didn’t. She pulled me to play with her.” Lu Zhou retorted in a low voice.
Grandma Lu smiled, touched his head, and said, “Okay, okay.”
“By the way, your Second Aunt also gave birth to a little sister, who is upstairs.” Grandma Lu added, “I will take you to see her. Maybe you like this little sister too!”
Lu Zhou didn’t want to go, but seeing Grandma Lu’s smiling face, he still didn’t refuse and followed her upstairs.
Lu Zhou’s cousin was born a few months after Lu Zhou left and was still less than one year old.
When he and Grandma Lu went to see his cousin, she had just gotten up and was crying and making a fuss.
Second Aunt Lu Zhou and Grandma Lu hugged and coaxed her for a long time before she calmed down.
Lu Zhou stood at the door and took a look from a distance. He felt that this cousin was not as cute as Zhao Suisui at all.
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