Xiao has thought about it for a long time

The next day, Qiao Jianliang came to pick him up. Josie's fever had subsided, but this morning the low-grade fever persisted, and the whole person was slumped, hooking Qiao Jianliang's shoulders limply. Before leaving, he still didn't forget to say hello to the old lady. , looked at Fu Bei reluctantly.

The child was sick and suffered, and the Qiao family was naturally distressed. For this reason, they quarreled behind Josie's back and tried to blame each other. They didn't say clearly, but they accused each other of not fulfilling their responsibilities.

There is a kind of couple in this world who can only live an ordinary life. Once they deviate from the original track, the love in the past will turn into hatred. Qiao's mother and Qiao Jianliang's relationship has been cracked since the day they moved to the North District, and the marriage broke down early. It's doomed, but no one is willing to admit it at this time, and they all use the child as a rhetoric and an excuse.

Josie was very thirsty in the room on the second floor, but she didn't have the strength to open her mouth to call someone. She fell asleep and woke up. She wanted to go downstairs to pour herself water, but when she reached the stairs, she heard the couple arguing in the living room. .

She hid behind the wall, listened in silence for a few minutes, and turned back to the room as if she didn't know what to do. She didn't go down until later when her aunt called for dinner.

The couple had a sense of propriety and would not quarrel in front of the children. Josie restrained all her emotions as soon as she came down, and greeted her with concern.

Qiao's mother was considerate and thoughtful, accepted the Fu family's favor, and went over with a gift in two days to thank her.

"I've been a little busy recently. Thanks to you, I really don't know what to say. Our Xiaoxi is making trouble and causing you trouble."

The old lady had a lot of dissatisfaction with the Qiao family couple, but she never said a word in front of her, and said kindly: "Xiaoxi is well-behaved and sensible, he is a good boy."

The adults were chatting, and Josie was standing behind Qiao's mother, keeping her head down and not talking. Everyone didn't pay much attention. After all, she usually looked like this when her parents were present, but after careful observation, she found that she was staring at the ground in a daze, absent-minded. Yes, it looks like he has something on his mind and is unhappy.

Fu Bei accompanied Grandpa Fu for a walk in the back garden. As soon as he came in, he saw the mother and daughter of Qiao's family. Grandpa Fu said a few words politely. Josie was very polite and called out, "Grandpa Fu."

I'm still not used to calling Fu Bei. Most children are like this. They think that there is not much difference between their peers. They don't recognize the age difference. They are clingy and refuse to call obediently.

Qiao's mother smiled, pulled Josie to stand in front, and said, "Why don't you call me sister, and run here every day, I'm still embarrassed now."

How could an adult care about a child's thoughts, but he spoke tactfully.

Josie still didn't speak, but looked up at Fu Bei.

The time was approaching noon, and the old lady wanted to keep them for lunch, but Qiao's mother directly declined, never really caring about the children's wishes from the beginning to the end, and took Josie away after some nice words.

Qiao's mother's way of handling things was intriguing, and the Fu family couldn't say anything. Chen's mother glanced at the old lady, and stood where she was and didn't see her off.After the mother and daughter walked away, the old lady read in a low voice: "That child is obedient, what a mother..."

Grandpa Fu heard it with the tip of his ear, and said with an unclear attitude: "Every family has its own teaching method, and it's someone else's business."

This made the old lady unhappy, so she glanced blankly.Grandpa Fu was able to bend and stretch, so he quickly changed the topic, only Fu Bei remained silent.

As for Qiao’s house next door, Qiao Jianliang was not at home due to work. Qiao’s mother planned to have dinner at home, but within 2 minutes of entering the house, she left in a hurry after a phone call. She didn’t even have time to coax Josie. She walked until dark and didn’t go home. .

At night, Qiao's house was as deserted as ever.

Josie had dinner early and went back to her room. She sat on the balcony of the room and looked at the Fu family opposite. There were lights on both downstairs and downstairs of the Fu family. Fu Bei's room was also bright and bright, but there were curtains to hide the inside.

The door of the room was not closed, and the sound of the couple arguing downstairs could be heard from time to time. I don't know what the couple was arguing about. The sound of the quarrel was particularly sharp and piercing in the silent night.

Josie stood on the balcony for a long time. Tired, she went back to the room and drew the curtains, and then closed and locked the door. The sound insulation of the room was good, and the quarrel was isolated from the outside.

The night of that night was the same as today, quiet and lonely, and the empty room seemed a little depressed.Josie fell asleep in the memories, and she didn't know when she fell asleep. Even the quilt was only covered to her waist. In the middle of the night, she woke up from the cold when it was just dawn.

Recently, she often thinks about the past, as if in a daze, her temples are throbbing, and her throat is very dry, probably due to the cold, but luckily she didn't catch a cold, so she got up and drank a cup of hot water, which made her feel better.

In the afternoon, Qiao Jianliang called and asked if he would go to Grandpa Fu's [-]th birthday on Monday.

Josie seldom whispered to him once, "I'm going, maybe I'll be late."

Qiao Jianliang asked, "Have you bought any gifts?"

Opening the curtains to bask in the sun, she said, "I bought it."

Qiao Jianliang was quite satisfied with being so self-conscious this time, chatted happily for a while, and finally hesitated for a moment, then said carefully: "Xiao Bei said that he met you in the teahouse yesterday, and he brought Tang Yi with him."

The sun was strong, Josie squinted her eyes, and said, "I went for a stroll over there."

"It's not bad to go out for a walk, don't stay in the house all the time," Qiao Jianliang said, and after a while, he continued to test, "Xiaobei asked me for your number, I know you have been strangers for a few years, but she is not I just returned to China, thinking that you were so close before, so I gave it..."

Josie listened in silence. Qiao Jianliang talked about it. He knew there was a problem between his daughter and Fu Bei. Although he didn't know what it was, he knew that Josie would definitely not be willing to give Fu Bei his phone number.Given the relationship between the two families, Fu Bei asked, but he had to give it up. Qiao Jianliang felt embarrassed, and it was difficult to explain to Josie if he gave it. That's why this phone call came about.

After a long time, Josie didn't answer these words, nor blamed her, and finally hung up the phone calmly.

Ever since the couple divorced, the original family of three has become like this. Qiao Jianliang never goes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and always finds some trouble. Qiao's mother disappears all year round, striving to be a strong woman.

She has always been superfluous, and she used to be pushed around, but now no one wants to waste effort pushing.

Monday will be overcast and cooler than usual, not as hot as usual.

This time Josie didn't mess around. She went out in the dress she wore honestly. She had her whole body tidied up. The water-blue mid-length skirt fitted her waist very well and perfectly outlined the curves of her figure, but it was not frivolous at all. Let her show a bit of high-level elegance.

Qiao's driver was waiting downstairs early in the morning. Qiao Jianliang had arranged everything, and Josie only had to dress up and get in the car.

The banquet was not held in the compound, but in a private mountain villa in the southern suburbs. The environment is elegant and quiet, and a road leads directly to it, making it easy to go up and down the mountain.The Fu family did a good job this time, and Josie also gave her face. After entering, she first gave a congratulatory gift, and then exchanged greetings with Grandpa Fu in general.

Grandpa Fu was happy today, smiling. The rest of the Fu family followed behind to greet the guests, and Fu Bei was also there. When he saw Josie coming, he couldn't help but take a second look.

Quyi also greets Josie, and greets acquaintances when she meets them. When standing in front of Fu Bei, she shouts in front of everyone: "Sister Fu."

At that time, Zhou Jiaqi was present and was left out in the crowd. Seeing Josie's performance today, the smile on her face could hardly hold back.

This has been the case since she was a child. She is obviously the one who knows more about etiquette. She is perfect in all aspects, but she doesn't get the favor she deserves. The old lady doted on Josie when she was alive, and she can do anything Let me help you, now that the old lady is gone, and people from various families don't think highly of her, Josie is still the one who attracts attention.

The more you compare yourself secretly, the more you love to compete.

Fu Bei's thin lips moved, trying to respond, but in the end he just nodded.

Grandpa Fu must be satisfied with Josie's face-saving, so he babbled a few words casually.

During the chat, Fu Bei took two steps in this direction.

Another group of guests arrived at the villa. Grandpa Fu and the others had to go to greet them. Just as they were about to go, that group of people came in first.

Walking in the front of the crowd was the energetic old man of the Zhao family, who had been on crutches for several years.And next to Mr. Zhao is a tall woman in a small suit. She is still the same, but she has a little more mature charm. As soon as this person came in, she found Josie here, and approached, regardless of other people, The corners of his lips raised, and he said, "Qiao Qiao, long time no see."