the days are still long

Chapter 71

Xia Yuzhe looked up at Su Mei, pursed his lips and hesitated, and said, "Aunt Su, Lin Tingting is timid, I want to protect her, I don't want to see her being bullied by classmates, and I also like being with her."

Xia Yuzhe's words were frank and sincere, and did not show that he had any special thoughts about Lin Tingting, but Su Mei was still a little worried, and said tactfully, "Xia Yuzhe, you and Lin Tingting are still young, and Auntie doesn't want you two to be friends because you like to be friends with each other. And delay learning."

Xia Yuzhe swore, "No, Auntie, Lin Tingting and I have made an agreement that the two of us will study hard together and strive to be admitted to our city's key high schools.

I also told Lin Tingting that if the two of us still want to be assigned to the same class, we must work harder, because only the top students will be assigned to the same class. "

After taking her daughter over, Su Mei could also see that her daughter Lin Tingting's learning attitude has changed a lot compared to before, and she will take the initiative to review after finishing her homework, instead of being supervised by her like before.

Su Mei thought her daughter worked so hard because she was afraid of her reproach, but it turned out that it was because of Xia Yuzhe's encouragement.

If it was before, Su Mei would not allow the two children to have more contact, even if Xia Yuzhe encouraged them.

But after rebirth, Su Mei's personality changed a lot, and she also saw many things.

If two children can encourage and improve each other when they are together, why should parents hinder it?
After all, children are still young and don't have so many complicated emotions. Even if they will have them in the future, it will be a few years later. At that time, children have grown up and have the right to think independently and make decisions.

only--

If she doesn't object, will Xia Yuzhe's extension also support it?

"Xia Yuzhe, do your parents know that you and Lin Tingting are so close?"

Asked about this, Xia Yuzhe scratched his head embarrassingly, "My parents know that Lin Tingting and I are at the same table, but they don't know that Lin Tingting and I are so good.

If I knew, my mother would definitely let me bring Lin Tingting to our house as a guest, and would make fun of me. "

Su Mei could tell from Xia Yuzhe's words that Xia Yuzhe's parents were open-minded people.

Su Mei smiled and said, "Auntie hopes that you and Lin Tingting will make progress together. You can't live up to Auntie's expectations of you."

"Aunt Su, don't worry, we will." Xia Yuzhe looked firmly.

Su Mei raised her hand and rubbed Xia Yuzhe's head, "Go back quickly, your parents must be waiting impatiently."

"Goodbye, Aunt Su." Xia Yuzhe waved to Su Mei.

Seeing Xia Yuzhe walk in, Su Mei left. When she got home, Lin Tingting was still doing her homework on the dining table.

Seeing Su Mei come back, Lin Tingting also stood up, "Mom, did you send Xia Yuzhe home?"

"Well, have you finished your homework?" Su Mei closed the door, changed into slippers and came in.

"No, the math problem is a bit difficult." Lin Tingting looked cautious, standing in front of the dining table, looking at Su Mei.

Su Mei let out an 'hmm', hung her bag on the hanger, and said, "Let's write quickly."

Lin Tingting gave an 'oh', and then said hesitantly, "Mom, Xia Yuzhe took the initiative to come and accompany me,"

Su Mei said "hmm" again, without blaming her daughter, she walked to the bathroom and asked, "Mom wants to cook noodles, do you want some more?"

"I won't eat." Lin Tingting picked up the paper and schoolbag, "Mom, I'm going back to my room to do my homework."

"Go." Su Mei came out after washing her hands, went into the kitchen to get water, and turned on the fire.

-

The next morning, Su Mei sent her daughter to school before picking up Zhao Bonian.

When passing by the breakfast shop, I bought a millet porridge and steamed buns, and took them with me by the way.

Su Mei often came to pick up Zhao Bonian, and the security guard at the apartment recognized her and opened the door for her. Su Mei walked into the apartment with breakfast.Zhao Bonian hadn't gotten up yet, the huge living room was empty.

Su Mei put the breakfast on the dining table, walked straight into the bedroom, stood in front of the bed and gently pushed the sleeping man, "Old Zhao, wake up, it's time to go to the factory."

Zhao Bonian let out an 'hmm', raised his hand to pinch the center of his frowning brows, but didn't intend to get up.

Su Mei was amused by Zhao Bonian's lazy appearance on the bed, and gently pushed again, "Get up, I brought you breakfast."

Zhao Bonian didn't respond, but reached out and pulled Su Mei over.

Su Mei exclaimed and threw herself into Zhao Bonian's arms.
It was already half an hour later when the two walked out of the bedroom.

The man sitting at the dining table eating breakfast was in good spirits, not a little bit decadent and unspirited after a night of hangover.

Su Mei's face is also "glowing red", which is a reaction of being moistened and embarrassment.

Put a cup of hot milk on the dining table, "Drink the milk after eating to nourish the stomach."

Zhao Bonian obediently drank some milk, "Eat some more, too."

Su Mei pursed her lips and refused, "I've already eaten."

"Then sit with me for a while."

Su Mei also sat down at the dining table, watching the man opposite him eating breakfast slowly, feeling warm in her heart.

I have been married to Lin Zuo for more than ten years, but now that I think about it, the relationship between the two of them is not that deep.

For more than ten years, she has been an old mother, washing and cooking, picking up and dropping off the children, and taking care of the father and daughter. In the end, she didn't get any credit, but complained.

It has only been more than half a year since I met Zhao Bonian, but Su Mei felt that the relationship between them was far deeper than the relationship with Lin Zuo for more than ten years.

In Lin Zuo's eyes, what Su Mei saw was contempt, but in Zhao Bonian's eyes, what was revealed was love and appreciation.

Su Mei is not a woman who loves vanity, but she also hopes to be recognized and appreciated by others.

Unable to help herself, Su Mei stretched out her hand to cover Zhao Bonian's hand that was resting on the table, "Old Zhao, meeting you is the luck of my life."

Zhao Bonian stopped eating breakfast and held Su Mei's hand with his backhand. The man's eyes showed obvious fine lines, "Su Mei, I am lucky to meet you."

"Have you communicated with Tingting about moving here?
We are not young anymore, and we don't have the time and energy to run long-distance love like young people.

I want to live with you, wake up every morning and see you busy for me in the kitchen, someone to talk to me at night,
Su Mei, I don't want to continue to be alone. "

There are no gorgeous words, but every word is sincere.

This time, Su Mei didn't hesitate, met Zhao Bonian's affectionate eyes, and agreed, "Recently, my younger brother has encountered some troubles, and I will take you back to see my parents after I deal with it."

"Do you want me to help?" Zhao Bonian asked with concern.

Su Mei shook her head, "No, a little trouble, I will take care of it."

"Okay." Zhao Bonian only said one word, but the word 'good' was his trust and recognition for Su Mei.

For Su Mei, trust and recognition are the greatest support and respect for her.

-

Just after nine o'clock, Mr. Xu came to the factory with his assistant.

After Su Mei, Zhao Bonian and Lao Huang took Mr. Xu to inspect the production workshop, Mr. Xu asked again how many pieces of ready-made garments a factory of this size could make every day.

The clothing of Xu's head office is all casual series, which are mainly sold abroad for export. Sometimes an order requires tens of thousands of pieces, and the time is short. Xu is worried that Zhao Bonian's factory will not be able to process them.

Zhao Bonian explained the maximum production volume of the factory in a day, and Mr. Xu was relieved, and promised to sign a long-term contract with Zhao Bonian, ready to cooperate all the year round.

Another big client was signed, Su Mei was also happy for Zhao Bonian, entertained the client with Zhao Bonian at noon, and sent the client to the airport at night.

On the way back, Zhao Bonian still held Su Mei's hand and reminded, "Su Mei, don't forget to communicate with Tingting."

Su Mei was immersed in the joy of signing a large account all day. Hearing what Zhao Bonian said, she was taken aback for a moment, and after she realized it, she smiled and said, "I know, when did you become so anxious."

Zhao Bonian smiled. When the man in his late [-]s looked at Su Mei, his eyes soaked with time were full of affection, "Before I met you, I thought that my whole life would be like this. Sometimes it's good to think about being alone. , I can eat enough for myself and the whole family will not be hungry, and I don’t have to worry about whether my new wife will treat my daughter sincerely.

Since I met you, I have changed my mind. I believe you will regard Lele as your own daughter. "

Su Mei found that Zhao Bonian has been saying these love words that are not considered love words since the morning, which warmed her heart, but she blamed her, "Old Zhao, when did you learn to be glib."

"Su Mei, these are my sincere words." Zhao Bonian looked sincerely.

Su Mei pulled out the hand held by Zhao Bonian, put on the steering wheel again, "I'll talk to Tingting tonight."

"Su Mei, tomorrow weekend, Tingting will rest, let's have dinner together in the evening, I will tell Tingting." Zhao Bonian suggested.

Su Mei glanced at him reproachfully, "Every day is a restaurant, you haven't had enough yet!"

Zhao Bonian smiled, "Okay, listen to my wife. After picking up Tingting, our family will go to the supermarket and buy some ingredients that Tingting likes to eat. You can cook for us."

"Don't yell at people, we haven't received the certificate yet!" Su Mei annoyed pretending to be displeased, but she was very relieved in her heart.

The emotions that flowed naturally from Zhao Bonian's words did not regard his daughter as a stepdaughter at all, which she was happy to see.

"You just reminded me that we will go to the Civil Affairs Bureau next week to get the certificate first, and we will talk about it later!" Zhao Bonian laughed.

A normal woman at Su Mei's age would not want to start a family. Now she is capable of raising herself and her daughter, but as Zhao Bonian said, she also wants a companion who can talk with her when the night is quiet.

Before Su Mei could say anything, Zhao Bonian continued, with a serious tone, "Su Mei, I'm not joking, let's get the certificate first."

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Su Mei asked while driving.

Zhao Bonian: "I want to give you a title."

A man said such a thing, if Su Mei said that he was not moved, he would be lying.

The hand holding the steering wheel tightened, and then said "OK".

Zhao Bonian didn't say anything else, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes had already explained everything, covering the back of Su Mei's hand again, his eyes were full of love for Su Mei.

In the supermarket, the snacks in the shopping cart that Lin Tingting was pushing were almost overflowing. Su Mei disapproved of her daughter eating junk food, but Zhao Bonian helped intercede, "Just this time, Su Mei, give me face, and I won't do it even once. How much impact it has, I will definitely not bring Tingting to buy these next time."

When Zhao Bonian said this, Su Mei couldn't say anything more, pretending to be unhappy and blaming her daughter, "If it wasn't for your Uncle Zhao interceding with you, you wouldn't be allowed to buy so much junk food."

Lin Tingting pursed her lips and looked at Zhao Bonian secretly. Zhao Bonian smiled and blinked at Lin Tingting. Su Mei was funny and helpless, but she could only pretend not to see it.

When she arrived at the fruit and vegetable section, Lin Tingting pushed the shopping cart to the seafood counter, looked at the lobster swimming in the glass box, and subconsciously swallowed, "Uncle Zhao, can I choose lobster?"

On the way to the supermarket, Zhao Bonian told Lin Tingting that she can choose whatever she likes, so Lin Tingting picked out so many snacks, and now she wants to eat lobster.

No matter what season it is, lobsters are not cheap, and they cost more than 100 per catty. If she brings her daughter to the supermarket, Su Mei will not refuse, but her daughter is asking Zhao Bonian.

Su Mei stopped, "Tingting, let's buy it next time."

"Weigh a lobster and ask for the biggest one." Zhao Bonian confronted the salesperson inside through the glass box as if he didn't hear Su Mei's words.

After finishing speaking, she turned back and asked Lin Tingting, "Is one enough?"

Lin Tingting nodded, watching the salesperson fish out the biggest lobster. "That's enough, Uncle Zhao, I still want to eat crabs."

Samui——

I really don't know what to say.

I don't know if my daughter really treats Zhao Bonian as a family or if she deliberately wants to kill him. She has a shopping cart full of snacks, and now she wants big lobsters and crabs.

What made Su Mei most gratified and not ashamed was that Zhao Bonian would buy whatever her woman wanted.

When the salesperson was loading the crabs, Su Mei pulled Zhao Bonian over and said in a low voice, "Old Zhao, you can't spoil the child like this. How can you discipline the child after spoiling the child!"

She finally knew why Zhao Jiale was so capricious.

Zhao Bonian smiled, "No, Tingting is sensible and won't be spoiled. Besides, isn't it popular to have rich daughters now? I only have two daughters like Tingting and Lele. I don't give them money. For whom to spend the flowers."

Su Mei felt warm in her heart, she could tell that Zhao Bonian really treated her daughter as his own.

But Su Mei still said, "I can't spoil my children like this in the future!"

"Okay, next time is not an example." Zhao Bonian promised with a smile.

Lin Tingting has already weighed the lobster and crab, put the bag in the shopping cart and came to the two of them, "Mom, Uncle Zhao, I have finished choosing all the things I like to eat."

The implication is, you choose what you like to eat.

Su Mei said helplessly, "This child!"

Lin Tingting raised the corners of her lips, and she didn't think about the restraint she had when she first met Zhao Bonian.

This is what Su Mei is happy to see.

"Come on, let's go over there and choose some green vegetables." Zhao Bonian put Lin Tingting's shoulders on his shoulders, and led Lin Tingting to the vegetable area like a loving father.

Seeing such a scene, Su Mei breathed a sigh of relief, and followed the father and daughter.

(End of this chapter)