books44 Chapter 298 Only he can sleep
Chapter 298 Only he can sleep
Song Mingfu didn't like studying and knew he wasn't cut out for it, so he decided to join the army after graduating from junior high school. This was the path he chose himself.
However, he admired his older sister and second brother who had excellent grades. When his sister was not at home, his second brother always took care of his studies, which allowed him to maintain an average level and avoid a lot of criticism and beatings.
There was also his gentle aunt. His biological mother used to be mentally unstable, and his aunt always took good care of the brothers.
Whoever this guy suddenly appears, I don't care who he is, I'll just beat him up first.
Song Wanli hurriedly reprimanded him, but Song Mingfu was in a bad mood and couldn't hear him at all. The little ones also deliberately blocked Song Wanli's way, stalling for time, their cooperation was perfect.
So by the time Song Wanli pulled Mingfu away, Song Wanxing had already beaten his head into a pulp.
"Sigh, Wanxing, I'm sorry. This child has been learning martial arts for several years, but he doesn't know his own strength when he strikes. There's nothing I can do; I can't beat him." Song Wanli turned around and severely criticized Mingfu, but it was only verbal.
He always felt that his younger brother was arrogant because he hadn't been beaten enough in the past. He thought everyone had to coax him, as if they owed him rice but only gave him chaff, and he had no sense of practicality whatsoever.
Song Wanxing then remembered that when he left home, his niece Tingnan had already become Gao Haoran's apprentice. Judging from the eager looks of the other boys, it seemed that they had all followed suit and were learning as well.
Turning my head, I saw Song Yali's clenched little fist. Could it be that this little girl had followed suit? It was somewhat surreal.
He suddenly remembered that in his mother's room, she had told him that now that he was back, he should settle down and work diligently with his older brother. She said that under Tingnan's leadership, the family's life was getting better and better, and they could earn money without having to go out to work.
Song Tingnan? That unwanted burden from that older sister?
Following Song Wanli's outstretched hand, Song Wanxing got up. "Big brother, where are you going to put me to sleep?" He learned to be opportunistic and flexible outside.
Before Song Wanli could answer, Song Mingfu said casually, "Oh, there's no room for you at home, but there's a bed in the factory over there that you can sleep in."
"Mingfu!" Song Wanli scolded, feeling that this was not right.
“I think it’s a good idea too. Dad, you can sleep on that bed in the dead of winter, but he can’t? The rainy season is over and it’s almost the Awakening of Insects. It’s not like we don’t have blankets. How can he get cold?” Song Mingxiang agreed.
Every winter, when they were rushing to deliver goods, Song Wanxing would sleep there. Firstly, he was afraid of waking them up if he went into the house too late, and secondly, he felt at ease with more goods on hand, always worried that someone might be envious.
"It's alright, brother, I'll sleep there." Song Wanxing quickly agreed and walked towards the factory. He'd slept anywhere before; a room with blankets was fine with him.
The changes at home made him uneasy. His mother also told him to stop bothering Zhao Xiaojuan, saying they had no relationship anymore. What did that mean? What kind of business did the family run? Just his older brother's bamboo products?
His mind was a mess, and he was exhausted, so he decided to take a nap first. He was finally home; his mother was still there, and she wouldn't kick him out.
Seeing that none of the children had eaten, Yi Dani asked them to tidy up the table while she went to make noodles.
After thanking their aunt, Song Yali and her two siblings said goodbye to their eldest and third brothers and left, as they were worried about Zhao Xiaojuan.
Song Wanli looked at Yali's angry expression and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This little girl, he was an adult, he had to put on a show, and he also had to take care of his seriously ill mother.
With a sigh, Song Wanli went to Qian Shuzhen's room. As soon as Qian Shuzhen saw him, she looked towards the door. Song Wanli knew who his mother was looking for. Alas! The old saying, "Parents love their youngest child, and grandparents love their eldest grandson," is so true! Song Wanli felt that he had aged a lot that day.
"Mother, Wanxing is going to sleep."
"Oh." Qian Shuzhen was a little disappointed, but then tried to make amends for her youngest son, "He must be tired from the long journey back by car, he should go and rest."
Song Wanli nodded without saying a word. If he were treated like this by his children, he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep, let alone since he hadn't even seen his 'wife' yet.
But when he went to the factory, the people there were sleeping soundly, snoring away.
Qian Shuzhen asked again, "Wanli, which room does your brother sleep in?" After all, he was her son whom she had doted on for so many years, and he looked so weathered that she couldn't help but feel heartache.
Song Wanli didn't know how to answer. If he said "factory," would his mother scold him?
"Could it be Xiaojuan's room? They are now... Wanli, do you think there's still a chance for Wanxing and Xiaojuan?" Qian Shuzhen looked at her eldest son with anticipation.
“Mother! Xiaojuan didn’t come home. She went out as soon as she saw Wanxing’s back.” Song Wanli felt a sense of helplessness.
His mother was undoubtedly wise, and her decisions were usually fair and open-minded. But she was getting old, especially now, and all she wanted was for her children and grandchildren to be happy and complete. However, Xiaojuan's attitude of not coming home today was already clear, and he didn't want to force her.
"Wanli, you should persuade Xiaojuan. It's always better to be the first wife. They have three children together. She used to treat..."
"Mother, do you need to use the restroom? I'll go get Dani to come and help you!" Song Wanli felt he couldn't take it anymore and quickly made an excuse to leave.