Chapter 1259 Why Are You Talking so Sentimentally?

Being able to get to know the Xi family, have a pair of capable adoptive parents, and have the Song family behind them, no matter what happens to the child in the future, it will not be the Xiao family's turn to help.

What's more, from a moral perspective, the Xiao family chose not to recognize each other's children for the sake of face, which meant that they were not qualified to appear in each other's lives.

Sighing secretly, Xiao's father felt deeply ashamed of his eldest grandson who was living abroad, but he couldn't be emotional, so the only thing he could do was to ensure that Feng Lu and the Xiao family would not cause trouble to the child.

As for the old man from the Feng family, he would take some time to have a good chat with him and make sure that Feng Lu didn't make a fuss about the child's life experience.

Lest a good child be turned into an illegitimate child by her.

"Dad is right."

Xiao Jin smiled bitterly: "Not to mention that Comrade Luo is an excellent scientific researcher, but Comrade Jiang Li is not only a well-known national athlete, but also a professor at Shuimu University, and the goddaughter of the Song family in our compound. When it comes to connections, Our family may not be able to compare.”

After a slight pause, Xiao Jin adjusted his mood and said, "I will take care of the money matter."

Father Xiao: "It's 20,000, not 2,000. Even if you can get it, will you still be unable to survive in the future?"

"I have savings."

He has been working for more than ten years, not just one or two years, and has saved some money.

"How are you going to explain to Xiao Shen?"

Xiao's father's attitude was very clear and he disapproved of Xiao Jin's contribution.

"Financially we are separate."

To prevent Xiao’s father from misunderstanding, Xiao Jin explained: “She proposed this before getting married.”

"How do you calculate the household expenses and the children's education expenses?"

Father Xiao felt very strange and was a little dissatisfied with Shen Yun, the eldest daughter-in-law, so he heard Xiao Jin say: "She can't go home a few times a year, and she only comes back for a few days each time. This part of her living expenses is borne by me." Responsible……"

After hearing nothing more, Xiao's father asked, "Why didn't you say anything?"

Xiao Jin pursed his lips and said, "We will share the cost of our children's education equally."

In fact, there is no such thing as sharing all the expenses at home. He pays for all the expenses at home, and Shen Yun only buys things for the family occasionally according to his mood.

He had no objection to this, after all, it was a man's job to support his family.

And he wouldn't even focus on a woman's salary.

Furthermore, two of the three children in the family are of his blood, which is a father's responsibility and obligation to raise his children, and he will not be confused about this matter.

Of course, as a stepfather, he also had the responsibility and obligation to raise Ji An's child. However, after graduating from elementary school, Ji An was taken by his biological father to study abroad.

In other words, he didn't spend much money on his stepson Ji'an's education.

"Is your relationship with Xiao Shen so estranged? Or does it mean that she doesn't care about your family at all?"

Father Xiao really doesn't understand the way the eldest son and his wife get along.

Financial independence, equal sharing of education expenses for children, what is this?

"Dad, I am no longer young and know what I am doing. Besides, I think it is okay for a husband and wife to be financially independent."

Xiao Jin smiled and looked at him quietly. Xiao's father was silent for a moment and said, "It's up to you. If you really want to take out the money, just give five thousand, and the rest will be paid by the family."

Xiao Jin hesitated: "This..."

He was not the only son in the family, and he suddenly spent 15,000 yuan to help him out of trouble. If his younger brother Xiao Shen knew about this, would he think too much about it?

As if he could tell what he was thinking, Father Xiao's face darkened: "You are the only one who thinks more. The second brother is not as burdened as you, and besides, the second brother also has his own income."

"Otherwise...if you don't think I borrowed it from home, I'll pay it back later when I have more money on hand."

Since being transferred to work in Beicheng, Xiao Jin's salary has been good, but no matter how good the salary is, it only costs about 80 yuan a month. Even if he doesn't eat, drink or consume for the whole month, the maximum for the whole year is 1,000 yuan.

There are salary increases, but before the 1980s, the maximum increase was ten yuan at a time. From then on, his monthly salary is about one hundred yuan now.

Excluding expenses, the annual income is clear at a glance.

Therefore, Xiao Jin knew that even if he didn't tell him, the old man could roughly estimate how much savings he had.

He knew clearly that Xiao Jin would not be pretentious when his father offered to help.

But he will keep his word and repay the money he borrowed from his family to avoid conflicts between the brothers.

"up to you."

Father Xiao said angrily.

"dad……"

Xiao Jin's eyes were full of guilt: "It's all my son's fault. He's such an old man and I still need you to help solve the problem. I'm sorry."

"It's only natural for me to help my son. There's no need to act like this."

Father Xiao stared.

The corner of Xiao Jin's mouth twitched: "..." He was admitting his mistake and saying sorry, so why was he so disgusting?

"Don't mention the child's affairs in front of your mother, otherwise your mother will rush to identify the child and cause trouble."

Father Xiao warned.

Hearing this, Xiao Jin nodded and said "Yeah".

Father Xiao: "You should also be careful in your compound over there and don't show off your flaws in front of the child. Based on his age, the child should be taking the college entrance examination soon, right?"

Xiao Jin nodded again: "Yes."

Xiao’s father: “Now that you know it, you have to pay more attention, so as not to distract your children and affect their studies.”

"I know what's appropriate."

He had doubts in his mind before, but he never once thought about what to say to the child, nor did he think about trying to talk to Comrade Luo and Comrade Jiang. He could see the child growing up healthily, and that was enough!

After returning to Feng's house, Feng Lu was very happy. She could receive 20,000 yuan in a short time. Don't let the money come in too fast or too fast!

It's not that Feng Lu is short-sighted, it's that in this day and age, anyone whose family has a household worth ten thousand yuan will definitely arouse the envy of many people.

Furthermore, although Feng Lu has never been short of money since she was a child, she has never been short of money, but she suddenly had ten thousand or twenty thousand in her hand. Even if she married Han Bin, even if Han Bin was the big boss, he would give him a lot of money every month She had pocket money, but she wasn't so generous as to spend ten thousand or twenty thousand.

I'll give you 1,800 yuan to support me to death.

But then again, it is still the early 1980s, and people's annual income and consumption levels are very low. They often hold eighteen hundred yuan in their hands, which is indeed not a small amount.

"You seem to be in a good mood. Did you go out and encounter something good?"

Seeing Feng Lu come back, Fang Su asked casually.

"Yeah, something good happened to me."

With a hint of pride on her face, Feng Lu looked at Fang Su and returned to her room.

"Luo Yanqing..."

Lying on the bed, Feng Lu crossed her legs and swayed. At this moment, she thought of Luo Yanqing again, and couldn't help but think to herself:

"Luo Yanqing, don't you care about Luo Minghan and Luo Mingwei very much? You would rather be a cuckold than say they are your children in front of others. In that case, I will satisfy you. However, when I get the money, I will Luo Minghan and the others are coming, don’t blame me!”

She doesn't have the leisure and love to adopt an orphan by her side. Besides, she has children of her own, and they are already in their teens. She doesn't need to worry about eating, drinking, and diarrhea. It can also bring benefits to her. Wouldn't it be better to keep it by your side?

…

Jiang Li drove Mingrui and the three dumplings back to the compound. She didn't take much rest, so she accompanied Cai Xiufen to cook in the kitchen. In the living room, Mingrui sat on the sofa and watched the three dumplings playing, but he I'm actually thinking about something in my mind.

"Rui Rui."

This is the voice of Captain Jiang.

"Um?"

After coming back to his senses, Mingrui raised his eyes and looked at Captain Jiang sitting next to him: "Does grandpa want me to do something?"

Hearing this, Captain Jiang shook his head and said, "Did something happen to you outside?"

Mingrui gave a negative answer without thinking. He didn't want Captain Jiang to be upset.

"You are still a child. No matter what problems you encounter that cannot be solved, you can talk about it at home. Grandpa and grandma can't help you, but your mother can definitely help you come up with a solution."

After listening to Captain Jiang's words, Mingrui felt warm in his heart. He raised the corners of his lips and nodded lightly: "Yes."

"Big brother, big brother, Guoguo can also help you~"

As Guoguo's voice dropped, Tuanzi and Tangyuan immediately raised their voice. The two brothers straightened up and said seriously that they could also help the eldest brother Mingrui.

The curve of the corners of Mingrui's mouth became more and more obvious, and his eyes were full of smiles: "Thank you. If I need help someday, I will definitely tell you."

Dinner is sweet potato polenta with big meat buns, a plate of fried shredded potatoes and a plate of homemade tofu. However, in order to supplement the nutrition of the three dumplings, Cai Xiufen also steamed a large bowl of egg custard and shared them among the three little guys.

"Mom, the food cooked by you and grandma is very delicious, why is there anything missing from the food I cooked?"

After eating and drinking, Mingrui went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, Mingwei went to help, and Minghan was responsible for wiping the dining table clean, placing the dining table and bamboo baskets against the wall, and then sat on the sofa in the living room, sitting on his Cooking felt aggrieved towards Jiang Li.

“To improve your cooking skills, cook more meals during the holidays and you won’t be disappointed.”

With a smile on his face, Jiang Li said, "In addition, you should regard cooking as a kind of enjoyment, and with full love for your family, the food you make will definitely be delicious."

"..."

What Jiang Li said was funny to Minghan, but she was obviously telling the truth. She was full of love for her family, and at the same time she regarded cooking as a kind of enjoyment. Even if the final product is not satisfactory, her family will praise it. , for myself, after enjoying the process of cooking, my body and mind will definitely be happy.

However, Minghan's head didn't turn around for a while. He thought about it and asked Jiang Li: "Is cooking a kind of enjoyment?"

"Is not it?"

Jiang Li smiled and raised his eyebrows.

Minghan shook his head instinctively: "It's enjoyment, enjoyment. Whatever my mother says is right."

The three dumplings looked on and snickered.

Minghan asked Jiang Li again: "If you cook with love for your family, you will definitely be able to make delicious meals?"

"Yes!"

Jiang Li responded with a smile.

"Mom, are you sure you didn't trick me? Are you so particular about cooking?"

Minghan was bitter and resentful. Before Jiang Li could say anything, the sound of glutinous rice balls sounded: "Second brother, second brother, you just said that everything mom said was right. Why are you doubting what mom said now?"

"No no."

Minghan waved his hands repeatedly: "Your second brother, I just find it strange."

Tangyuan: "When I grow up, I will definitely be able to cook delicious meals. Second brother, do you know why?"

Looking at Minghan, Tang Yuan's eyes were full of seriousness.

Minghan likes to play tricks, so he plays tangyuan with it: "I don't know, the second brother is stupid and can't figure it out."

"Second brother, you are right. You are not a fool. In Tangyuan's eyes, my second brother is very smart!"

Tangyuan comforted her brother Minghan, and then said in a sweet voice: "Mom just mentioned that you can make delicious meals with full love for your family, and I, Luo Mingchen, love my family the most. Well, when I grow up, I will cook with my full love for everyone. In this case, second brother, do you think the food I make will be delicious? "

Without thinking, Minghan blurted out: "No."

The next moment, he felt like he was being tricked by his three-and-a-half-year-old brother.

Seeing him stunned, Tangyuan covered his mouth and smiled.

Guoguo is the same.

Tuanzi curled his lips.

Jiang Li, Captain Jiang and Cai Xiufen burst out laughing.

After returning to his normal state of mind, Minghan stood up and picked up the dumplings: "Why are you so smart?!"

The food made with full love for the family, in their family, even if the food has shortcomings, as a family member, there is absolutely no one who can say it is not delicious.

well! Such a simple truth, why didn't he figure it out earlier?

Putting his arms around Minghan's neck, Tangyuan laughed out loud: "Second brother is very smart, but I am just a little smart!"

Night had completely fallen. After washing up, all three dumplings had gone to bed. Even Captain Jiang and his wife had gone back to the room and lay down on the bed.

"Then I'm going to bed. Good night, mom!"

Ming Wei whispered to Jiang Li in the master bedroom, and then returned to her own room lightly.

Not long after, Mingrui knocked on the master bedroom door: "Mom, are you asleep?"

He felt really depressed. If he continued like this, it would be difficult to concentrate in class, which would reduce the effect of the lecture by half, or even not listen to anything at all.

Originally he didn't want to speak out what was on his mind just because he was afraid of the consequences, but some things could just be treated as if they had never happened. And since he had doubts in his heart and was worried that something about his life would be exposed someday, it was actually It's better to ask mom for an idea.

Yes, in Mingrui's heart, Jiang Li was already his mother, not his stepmother. He sincerely accepted Jiang Li as his mother, and he was determined to never recognize the so-called biological mother.

"No, come in."

Jiang Lirou's smiling voice came out the door.

Mingrui opened the door, walked in, and then closed the door.

"On the way back from Xi's house, I saw that you were worried. I originally wanted to ask you, but I thought that you are an older child and have your own secrets. Although my mother is an elder, she must respect you first. I think so Wait, mom didn’t ask, just wait for you to come to me when you want to say something.”

Pointing to the bed and motioning for Mingrui to sit down, Jiang Li smiled and said, "Are you going to tell your mother what's on your mind now?"

"Um."

Mingrui nodded.

"Tell me, what exactly is it that troubles my dear son?"

Jiang Li had a gentle expression and a smile on her face. She looked intently at the handsome young man sitting in front of her.

"mom……"

Mingrui's eyes immediately turned red when he spoke.

"Why are you crying? Be good and don't be afraid. No matter how difficult it is, mom will find a way to help you solve it."

Holding the young man's hand, Jiang Li patted it and gave him comfort.

"I'm scared, Mom, I'm scared that I'm not my father's child!"

What she had been holding in her heart finally came out. Mingrui couldn't control it anymore, and tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

Seeing this, Jiang Li hurriedly handed the boy a blue and white plaid handkerchief: "Hurry, wipe it, you are almost an adult, you can't let a little girl like Guo Guo lose your golden beans."

Then she asked: "How could you have such an idea? Did someone say something nonsense in your ear?"

Mingrui shook his head. He didn't use Jiang Li's handkerchief, but wiped the corners of his eyes casually.

"Since no one is talking nonsense in your ears, why would you..."

Jiang Li was puzzled.

"When I was in elementary school..."

Mingrui didn't hide anything. He told him that he had discovered that he and Xiao Jin looked alike. At the same time, he told his thoughts over the past few years. At the end, he said:

"In that compound this afternoon, I accompanied my younger siblings and Xiaoyu and Xuanxuan for a walk. Almost everyone in the compound was startled when they saw me. After I walked some distance away, I vaguely heard something They mentioned the Xiao family and the name 'Xiao Jin'."

Speaking of this, Mingrui paused and then said: "The Feng family also lives in that compound, Mom... I doubt that I am really not my father's child. If my father knows about this, I don't know if he can bear it. live,

But in my heart, no matter whether I am my father’s biological child or not, I only recognize my father as my father and you as my mother! Even...even if my dad doesn't want me anymore, I'm still his son, still the son of you and my dad, but I...but what I'm most worried about is my dad..."

No matter how hard he held back the tears, Mingrui was ashamed and gave up on himself: "Mom, why did that woman want to harm my dad? If she didn't like my dad and didn't want to marry him, she could have stopped being with my dad, and she but……"

Mingrui really couldn't say anything else.

Jiang Li's thoughts drifted back to when Mingrui was young, or to be more precise, to when she worked at the TV station. She remembered that Wu Yue once mentioned in front of her that Mingrui looked like Director Xiao.

What did he say at that time?

It seems that there are so many similar looking people in the world and I have no other ideas.

Similarly, regarding Minghan and Mingwei's life experience, she said the same thing. She believed that the rumors said that Minghan looked like the father of a female classmate in Ji's class, but they were just similar.

Although she later thought about it and told herself that no matter what Minghan and Mingwei's life experience was, they were all her children.

But now she just thinks that woman Feng Lu is ridiculous!

How can you treat people like monkeys?

If Minghan and Mingwei were born together with her current husband during her marriage to Luo Yanqing, this person's conduct would undoubtedly be terrible, but if even Mingrui is not Luo Yanqing's biological child, Feng Lu , it can be called a model of bad conduct, even despicable and shameless!

Thinking of this, Jiang Li felt sorry for Luo Yanqing and her man.

Before he was with her, once the three children under his knees were confirmed to be not his, would he be able to withstand the blow?

At the same time, Jiang Li was very conflicted.

Mingrui and the twins were just children. They were born from Feng Luzai's marriage to Luo Yanqing. As far as the three children themselves were concerned, what was wrong with them?

But from Luo Yanqing's perspective, if the three children really have nothing to do with Luo Yanqing, it would be a shame for Luo Yanqing to explain them.

"mom……"

After not hearing a sound from Jiang Li for a long time, Mingrui couldn't help but call out.

"fine."

Helping the young man wipe the tears on his face, Jiang Li collected her thoughts and said, "Don't worry, sometimes blood does not mean anything. Mom will tell you the worst case scenario. Even if you are not your father's biological child, mom believes There won’t be any changes in our family, do you understand what mom means?”

Mingrui nodded and shook his head.

"What mom means is that you have to believe in your dad. He is a mature and steady man. He will never judge the relationship between your father and son that has been formed for more than ten years based on so-called blood ties."

Jiang Li's clear eyes were full of determination: "You have been your father's child since you were born. Your surname is Luo and you are the eldest son of our family. Mom believes in your father and believes that he will not push such an outstanding son like you out of the house! "

Mingrui: "My dad...doesn't he really care about me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Li did not answer immediately, but asked: "What does your father care most about?"

Mingrui: "At work, my father basically spends his time on his scientific research."

Jiang Li: "It seems you still know your father very well!"

Mingrui: "As long as I can remember, my father rarely goes home on vacation. However, since mom came to this house, my dad has obviously changed. He will take the initiative to take vacations, and will stay with you and do things with you, even on vacations. There are more times.”

"You brat, I'm looking for a beating for how dare you make fun of your mother and me!"

With beautiful eyes widened, Jiang Li casually patted the young man's arm.

"I'm not joking, Mom, I'm telling the truth."

Mingrui twitched the corner of his mouth. He wanted to laugh, but couldn't. He said, "I can see that my dad cares about you. Of course, I care about you too. Minghan and Weiwei do the same."

Mingrui's eyes gradually became moist again: "I have been remembering things for a long time. Even now, I still vaguely remember something that happened before I was three years old... That woman liked to pinch me and pinch me.

She often leaves me alone at home. She is very bad and not worthy of being a mother at all. Then she suddenly disappeared, and my dad hired three nannies to come to our house to take care of me and my younger siblings.

They were all pretty good at first, but it didn't take long for them to have dirty hands and feet, and they abused me and my younger siblings. Until Mom came to our house, you raised us as your own children. No matter if my dad was at home or not, you were always kind to us, Mom..."

Standing up, Mingrui bowed deeply to Jiang Li: "Thank you! Thank you for treating Minghan Weiwei and I as your own children, loving us, teaching us, and caring about us. I will never forget your kindness to us. , you are our brother and sister’s biological mother!”

"You brat, why are you talking so sensationally?"

Jiang Li couldn't help but her eyes were sore as she listened. She laughed and scolded the young man: "Stop sensationalizing. You are my mother's great son. If it makes me lose my gold, don't blame me for complaining to your father!"

Before Mingrui could speak, Jiang Li snorted coldly and continued: "I always thought you were a man of few words, but I didn't expect to find out that you are a talker today. Boy, are you really good at pretending?"

Then catch the bugs. . .