Afternoon.
Home.
A gust of wind blew the clouds outside the window into crooked and twisted shapes, as if Dong Xuebin was in the mood at the moment, a little torn between up and down.
Go to Sister Jiang's house?
Fake Sister Jiang husband? The Power of Time and Wealth 1398
Why do you think this is a little bit like that?
Dong Xuebin was very confused for a while and didn't know what to do. In fact, according to his opinion, he really didn't want to go and wanted to push the matter over the phone, but there was no other way. Dong Xuebin really can't say it out loud, Jiang Fangfang has never asked for anything from him, Sister Jiang is such a big County Chief and he still cooks and feeds himself She washes clothes. Dong Xuebin has taken care of him since Zhenshui County came here, almost in every possible way. Dong Xuebin owes her a lot of love. Sister Jiang asked him to help, but Dong Xuebin was too embarrassed not to go, but there was nothing he could do. He just wanted to save face, so he bit the bullet and agreed, and now he had no choice but to go.
Change your clothes.
What should I wear?
In the bedroom, Dong Xuebin opened the wardrobe and looked at it for a while. He selected several clothes and tried them on, but he didn't know what style Sister Jiang's husband wore before.
Didi didi.
The text message came.
It was the address of her mother's home sent by Jiang Fangfang.
Dong Xuebin took a look and immediately picked up the phone and called her back, but as soon as the beep rang, the other party hung up, which made Dong Xuebin confused.
Didi, didi, text message comes again.
Jiang Fangfang: My mother is nearby, so it's not convenient for me to talk.
Dong Xuebin typed immediately: I just want to ask what I should wear? What about hairstyle?
Jiang Fangfang took a while before replying: It's okay, my mother can't remember it so clearly.
Dong Xuebin: That works. It's almost done here, so when should I set off?
Jiang Fangfang: Just come here now. Remember to speak less when the time comes, and pay attention to your titles. Call me mother, and my husband, Liu Tao.
Dong Xuebin: OK, I remember it.
Jiang Fangfang: I'll treat you to dinner after this is over. Thank you very much.
Dong Xuebin: Oh, it's okay. You're polite.
Jiang Fangfang: That's it. Not having a drink? Drive safely. The Power of Time and Wealth 1398
Dong Xuebin: Okay, then I'll go.
County Chief Jiang is sending text messages very slowly. He is probably taking care of his mother over there and is having a hard time typing. It was already one o'clock when the two of them finished speaking. Dong Xuebin put down his phone and looked at his watch. He quickly changed his clothes and dressed up. He didn't have time to take a shower. He casually made a more mature hairstyle in front of the mirror. Then he looked through the house and took some fruits and a box of milk given by others. He opened the door and moved downstairs to the car. Then he drove there according to the address sent by Jiang Fangfang on his phone. It was quite far away. Depending on the road conditions here, it might take an hour or so to get there.
It's about two o'clock.
Mother Jiang's house is downstairs.
This is a community in the outer suburbs. If it is further away, it is probably a rural area. There are not many people nearby, and the community looks a bit old. Very old. Although Zhenshui County's conditions are not good, as County Chief, there is no problem in getting a better house. At least from what Dong Xuebin saw, there are several fairly good communities in the county, at least the clean environment is very good. But County Chief Jiang didn't, and her parents have always lived here. From this, it can be seen that Jiang Fangfang is the kind of very honest official, and he is definitely not pretending. And think about it, with her salary alone, she has to treat her father for cancer and take care of her mother. Her family is definitely not rich financially. Dong Xuebin's father also died of cancer, and he obviously knows how expensive this disease is.
well.
A whole family is supported by Sister Jiang alone.
Let alone a woman, even a man can't hold it.
Thinking of this, Dong Xuebin took a deep breath. He no longer had any reluctant thoughts. If possible, he would also like to help Sister Jiang share some of his worries.
Walk!
I'm going all out today!
Dong Xuebin got out of the car, picked up the milk and fruit and went upstairs.
The corridor was full of dirt and debris piled up by other people, almost covering the steps. The corridor glass was also very dusty and dirty, and some of the glass was even broken.
third floor.
Dong Xuebin stood at the door and looked for the doorbell, but couldn't find it in the end, so he reached out and knocked on the door, feeling a little nervous.
No one is driving.
Dong Xuebin knocked again.
Only then did I hear footsteps coming from inside.
As soon as the door opened, Jiang Fangfang's figure was revealed, "Coming?"
"Yeah." Dong Xuebin took a quick look inside while holding something.
"Come in." Jiang Fangfang stepped aside and whispered, "My mother is lying down. You wait in the living room and sit wherever you want. I'll call her." The Power of Time and Wealth 1398
"Yeah, okay."
"The tea is brewed, you can drink it."
"Okay, just leave me alone."
The two of them spoke quietly, as if they were thieves.
When Jiang Fangfang opened the door softly and entered the bedroom, Dong Xuebin sat on the sofa before taking a look at the place. Her house seemed to be a one-bedroom apartment with one bedroom, one living room and one bathroom. It was quite small, less than fifty meters away. The room was full of old wooden furniture. It looked like an elderly person's home. There was a faint smell of Chinese medicine in the air. There was a black and white photo of Sister Jiang's father on the five-drawer cabinet.
At this time, the conversation between mother and daughter came out from the room.
"Mom."
"Hmph!"
"Drink the 'medicine' first."
"I don't drink!"
"Be obedient and drink the medicine before talking."
"Take it from me! I won't drink anything!"
"You don't take any medicine or drink. Do you want to hurry me?"
"I won't drink anything unless you bring me Xiao Tao!"
"You didn't eat or drink medicine last night, and you still won't take it today. Do you want High Blood Pressure to break the rules and I won't care about you? Anyway, you know how uncomfortable it is."
"I don't have to worry about you, you careless girl. Xiao Tao is such a good child. You two must have quarreled. Otherwise, why would such a sensible child like Xiao Tao not come to see us for several months? Your father is gone now and Xiao Tao hasn't even come! Do you really think I'm demented? I'm sure There's something wrong with you two. Get Xiao Tao back to me quickly. When I die, who else can take care of you? That's Xiao Tao. I tell you Fangfang, don't try to fool me this time. If you don't let Xiao Tao come over and let me see you two well, I won't eat!"
"Mom."
"Take the 'medicine' away!"
Hearing this, Dong Xuebin sighed. The old lady's illness is indeed quite serious. How many months have you not seen her? Liu Tao has been dead for many years, but the old lady is confused in person, but not in her heart. Dong Xuebin can tell that the reason why she always shouts Son-in-law is actually because she is worried about her daughter. Her wife has passed away, and she may also know that she is not in good health, so she wants to see her daughter Son-in-law healthy and beautiful, so that she can rest assured. Thinking of this, Dong Xuebin couldn't listen anymore. He understood that Sister Jiang didn't want to be reunited with her husband, but now that the two of them were far apart, there was no way. Mother Jiang didn't know that every word she said was pierced into County Chief Jiang's heart, like a knife. County Chief Jiang would definitely feel uncomfortable in his heart. There was no need to ask.
No waiting for Sister Jiang to call.
Dong Xuebin stood up and walked over. It was his turn to take action.
In Small Bedroom, a little old lady in her sixties was leaning on the bedside and having fun with her daughter. Jiang Fangfang was holding a bowl of Chinese medicine next to her and coaxing her.
Dong Xuebin Stand still at the door.
Mother Jiang and Jiang Fangfang also noticed someone and looked over.
Jiang Fangfang gave him a wink. Dong Xuebin understood and immediately looked at the old lady, "... Mom." The cry was a little twisted, but there was nothing to be done.
Mother Jiang was stunned, "Xiao Tao? Are you Xiao Tao?"
Dong Xuebin walked up and said, "It's my mother, I'm here."
Mother Jiang sat up immediately, stared at him for a long time, and suddenly shook his head and said, "No! No!" He turned to Jiang Fangfang, "Are you looking for someone to fool mom?"
Khan, who said the old lady was confused?
Dong Xuebin Hearing this, he felt unsure.
Jiang Fangfang's expression was very natural. He took out his wallet and took out a photo inside, "He is Xiao Tao. Don't you recognize him? Look at the photo."
Mother Jiang looked down and shook his head, "People haven't changed, but why don't they feel different." After saying that, he looked at Dong Xuebin hard.
It's weird that it looks like her, but the old lady hasn't seen her Son-in-law Liu Tao for many years. She always thought that she hadn't seen her for just a few months. Now even if the real Liu Tao came back from the dead and stood in front of the old lady, she would probably have to hesitate, not to mention that Dong Xuebin was originally a fake.
Jiang Fangfang put the "medicine" bowl on the table and said calmly, "You asked Xiao Tao to come. Now that he is here, you still doubt this and that."
Mother Jiang said suspiciously, "Really Xiao Tao?"
"Mom, it's really me." Dong Xuebin said.
Mother Jiang looked at him, "Then let me ask you, what is my birthday?"
"Birthday?" Dong Xuebin was dumbfounded.
Jiang Fangfang probably didn't expect that the old lady was really not confused when she shouldn't be. She twitched her eyelashes slightly, glanced at Dong Xuebin, and bent her hand on the bed, as if to give Dong Xuebin a hint, but the next moment, the old lady grabbed her daughter's hand.
"Don't tell him."
"Mom, Xiao Tao, how can I remember your birthday?"
"Why can't he remember! Xiao Tao celebrates your dad and me's birthday every year!"
"That's what I reminded him of. He's so busy with work that he doesn't remember this."
Mother Jiang looked at Dong Xuebin and said, "Okay, Xiao Tao, you won't forget your birthday, right? When is it?"
How could Dong Xuebin know this? He was speechless.
"I just said he is not Xiao Tao! My birthday is July 4th! Xiao Tao's birthday is February 1st! Even if he forgot mine! How could he even forget his own birthday!" The old lady stopped immediately, pointed at her daughter and said, "You really treat your mother as a fool! You still found someone to lie to me!"
Jiang Fangfang said nothing.
Okay, the secret is revealed this time.
Dong Xuebin wiped the sweat from his forehead. After being exposed, he felt that he was embarrassed to stay, so he wanted to say goodbye and leave. However, when he saw Jiang Fangfang's speechless expression, Dong Xuebin's heart felt heavy. Suddenly, he felt a little hurt, a little distressed, and he stopped talking.
Squinting his eyes, Dong Xuebin decided to give in!
Asking for birthday?
good!
Back for one minute! (To be continued...