Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Zhao Tianlei’s Heart Flies Back Home Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Zhao Tianlei’s Heart Flies Back Home “Sister-in-law, there’s no need, really no need.”
He hadn’t really helped at all.
How could he make Third Brother return just to treat him to a meal?
“Sister-in-law, I must get going.” The young community member politely declined and left.
Team Leader Zhao looked at the mother and her two children, sighed deeply, “If Wang Laowu’s family comes to make trouble at your house, have someone call me.”
Was this to support her?
Wasn’t he afraid of what people would say?
Still, this gesture was indeed rare.
“Alright, at noon, make sure dad calls mom over for lunch at our house, there’s a bit of meat too.”
Team Leader Zhao also planned to visit and had told his wife to visit Laosan’s wife more often these days.
She, a woman alone, was no match for that shrew, Mrs. Wang.
With that, Team Leader Zhao left.
On Zhao Tianlei’s side, after much insistence, Fang Chaoyang and the others completed the hospital discharge procedures. Although the doctor had advised another day of hospitalization, they insisted on leaving, so he had to issue their discharge.
“Third Brother, let’s take it slow. I know you want to pick up a package at your place. We’ll split up; meet at the train station,” Zhao Tianlei said.
“Da Li, you’re strong; come with me to the guesthouse to help carry stuff. Xiao He, take good care of Third Brother.”
Cao Dali and Zhao Tianhe both agreed.
The four split into two groups.
“Third Brother, let’s go buy the tickets first. In your condition, it’s best we get sleeper tickets,” Fang Chaoyang proposed.
Zhao Tianlei, even after a night’s rest, still looked pale.
“Third Brother, be careful,” Zhao Tianhe helped Zhao Tianlei onto the bus heading to the train station.
There were taxis available, but the fare was too expensive.
Their luck was neither good nor bad; they managed to get seated tickets.
“Third Brother, I spoke to the train conductor, if any sleeper tickets become available, he’ll definitely let us know,” Fang Chaoyang assured.
Zhao Tianlei leaned back in his seat, his gaze fixed on the train window, watching the trees and fields move past in reverse, their home drawing ever closer.
He was about to see his wife.
She must be at home, right?
Zhao Tianlei’s heart had already flown home.
His wife surely must still be there, right?
The thought that his wife might have left the children to return to the city filled Zhao Tianlei’s heart with complex emotions.
“Third Brother, I bought a bag of malted milk. I had Da Li get some hot water to make you a cup,” Fang Chaoyang, aware of what Zhao Tianlei was thinking, yet knowing they had several days’ train ride ahead and Third Brother’s longing to immediately be home was impossible.
Zhao Tianlei wanted to say that he, a grown man, didn’t need malted milk; it would be better saved for Da Bao and Xiao Bao.
“Third Brother, you’ve lost a lot of blood; you really need to take care of yourself. Once you get home and sister-in-law sees you’re injured, she’ll surely feel distressed. Surely, Third Brother, you’re not intending to neglect your recovery just to make sister-in-law feel sorry for you?” Fang Chaoyang quickly changed his approach upon seeing that Zhao Tianlei was reluctant to drink the prepared malted milk.
He didn’t know if Xiaoxiao would still be at home when he returned.
He really feared she might leave the children behind and go away.
He might not see her for the last time.
“Third Brother, we’ll be home the morning after next,” Fang Chaoyang knew Zhao Tianlei was looking out the train window, missing his sister-in-law and the children.
This time coming here had nearly lasted a month, the harvest completed, then they had left.
At Zhao Family Village Team.
Yun Xiaoxiao had just left the house with the two children not long before Mrs. Wang arrived, but a large lock on the gate prevented her from finding anyone.
“You little wretch, daring to harm my son! Wait till you come back; I’ll deal with you then. If you’re capable, never come back!”