Seeing Zhao Jun walk over, Yuan Fei quickly trotted behind him. In the middle of the crowd, three men blocked a man and a woman in front of a fish stall. It looked like they were about to make a move. Zhao Jun quickly parted the crowd and squeezed in. When he got inside, he saw that the person with his back to him was actually Chang Qiang. Upon seeing Zhao Jun, Chang Qiang's expression was a little wooden. He actually forgot to greet Zhao Jun. "Isn't this Brother Qiang?" Zhao Jun reached out his hand to Chang Qiang first. Chang Qiang came back to his senses and quickly held Zhao Jun's hand.""Xiao Jun, I heard that you were here a few days ago. I didn't expect to see you here today!”"Brother Qiang, what happened?”Zhao Jun asked Chang Qiang doubtfully. Chang Qiang angrily pointed at the man and woman in front of him.""Don't mention this. I get angry the moment you mention it! Your sister-in-law bought two fish that weighed more than two catties from them today. When she took them back and weighed them, she was half a catty short! Little Jun, who would dare to play this game with us brothers all these years! Don't you think it's infuriating!" Zhao Jun laughed when he heard Chang Qiang's words." Brother Qiang, it's just a small matter. There's no need to be so angry." He turned around and said loudly to Yuan Fei, who was standing in front of him,"Xiao Fei, go and get me one of the fish we left behind!”" Ah," Yuan Fei agreed. He jogged over and handed a big fish to Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun handed the fish in his hand to Chang Qiang.""Brother Qiang, the two of them wouldn't deliberately fool Sister-in-law. It must be because they're busy! I'll give my brother some face. I'll get you a fish. Just take it as an apology to me!”Of course, Chang Qiang knew that Zhao Jun was giving him face. He quickly pushed Zhao Jun's fish back."Brother, there's no need. Brother, you speak. How can I not give you face!”Zhao Jun stuffed the fish into Chang Qiang's hands.""Brother Qiang, I work in this fish market. Isn't it my duty to get you a fish? Why are you being so polite with me? Take it. Otherwise, I'll be angry!" "Alright, since brother says so, I'll take this fish. Let's go, brother. Come to my place for a drink before leaving!”Chang Qiang received the fish and extended an invitation to Zhao Jun. Zhao Jun smiled bitterly and waved his hand."Brother, please forgive me. I woke up at two in the morning and I'm already so sleepy that I'm spinning around!”"Alright, let's meet again another day!”Chang Qiang greeted Zhao Jun and left with the two of them.
After Chang Qiang left, the male fishmonger grabbed Zhao Jun's hand.""Little Jun, it's all thanks to you today. Otherwise, these kids would have extorted a few hundred from me! Hey, what are you doing!" The male fishmonger shouted at his wife. His wife hurriedly stuffed 50 yuan into Zhao Jun's hand."Little Jun, it's all thanks to you today. This is a little thought from both of us. Don't think it's too little!”Zhao Jun grabbed the money and stuffed it into the male fishmonger's pocket."Alright, why are you talking about this with me? We're all in this fish market, so it's only right for me to help you! Why didn't you look for me? Fortunately, I left late today. Otherwise, what would I have done? If there's anything in the future, hurry up and look for me. Alright, I have to go back to sleep!”After saying that, Zhao Jun brought Yuan Fei away. The fishmonger couple stood where they were and looked at Zhao Jun's back for a long time.
Hong Mei's mother's condition began to deteriorate and she was admitted to the hospital. Other than going to the fish market every morning, Zhao Jun and Hong Mei took turns taking care of the elderly. She helped Hong Mei with the housework. He had completely fulfilled his duties as a son-in-law and husband.
The ward was quiet, and it was almost noon. Hong Mei looked at her watch, stood up, and paced back and forth on the floor. From time to time, she would glance at her mother, who had just fallen asleep on the hospital bed, and then at the door of the ward. Seeing that her mother was already fast asleep, Hong Mei quietly opened the door of the ward and went to the corridor. There were people walking in the corridor from time to time. Hong Mei lowered her head and sat down on the bench beside the ward. After combing her long hair, she stood up and walked back and forth in the corridor, her eyes constantly looking in the direction of the stairs.
Zhao Jun hurried down the stairs to the corridor and walked towards the ward. Hong Mei quickly went up to him and looked at Zhao Jun with a hint of resentment."Where did you go? Why are you only here now?”Zhao Jun stretched his neck to look at the door of the ward and asked Hong Mei in a low voice,"Is your mom asleep?" "I was just asking you, you just fell asleep!”Hong Mei agreed and pulled Zhao Jun to sit on the bench. Leaning against Zhao Jun, Zhao Jun stretched out his arm and put it around Hong Mei's shoulder. Hong Mei rested her head on Zhao Jun's shoulder, closed her eyes, and asked Zhao Jun softly,""Little Jun, where did you go? You didn't fight with them, did you?”Zhao Jun turned around and pulled Hong Mei into his arms."Don't worry, I didn't fight with them. I went to my brother's house to visit my niece! My eldest niece is very funny. Her hair is black and her face is pale. Whenever you tease her, she will stare at you with her big eyes. That little finger is so thin, and the skin is especially tender. You don't even dare to touch her hard, afraid that you'll break her skin! Children are so fun. I have to visit her in two days!”Hong Mei opened her eyes and turned to look at the excited Zhao Jun."Xiao Jun, do you like children?" "Of course I like it. Children are so fun! Sister Mei, we'll get married in a while. Give birth to a child for me too. When the time comes, I'll hug her and coax her every day! What do you think?" Zhao Jun's eyes and expression were filled with anticipation and yearning.
Hong Mei lowered her head silently and leaned against the back of the bench. Zhao Jun noticed that Hong Mei's expression was a little off. He reached out to pat Hong Mei's head and leaned on her face to take a look."Sister Mei, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Don't tell me you've caught a cold!”"I'm fine." Hong Mei shook her head gently and quickly glanced at Zhao Jun. She pressed her face in front of Zhao Jun and said,"Xiao Jun, what if we don't have children after we get married?”Zhao Jun's eyes widened as he looked at Hong Mei."Sister Mei, what did you say? People have children when they get married, so how can we not have children? Don't you want to give birth to my children?" Hong Mei's expression darkened. She stood up silently and smoothed her messy hair. Xiao Jun, I'm a little sleepy. I want to go back and sleep for a while." " Alright, you should go back quickly. I'll stay here and watch." Xiao Jun stood up happily and helped Hong Mei comb her messy long hair. Hong Mei raised her head to look at Zhao Jun, then turned around and walked away quietly with her head lowered.
Hong Mei's mother's illness became even more serious. She couldn't eat anything, and she was so thin that she was only left with a pair of bones wrapped in a piece of skin. She had completely lost her appearance, and she had lost a lot of her hair. Hong Mei stayed by her mother's side every day, often crying. Other than going to the fish market every day, Zhao Jun also stayed in the hospital to help Hong Mei take care of the elderly. The days of toil and pain had made Hong Mei extremely haggard. Every night, Zhao Jun would hold Hong Mei in his arms, hoping that she could rest for a moment.
The afternoon sun shone into the ward, bringing a brief period of light and warmth to the originally dark room. Hong Mei's mother's condition seemed to have improved significantly. He also became spirited. She even specially asked Hong Mei to wash her hair. Zhao Jun folded the blanket and let the old man lean on it. The old man, who was already so thin that he could not look good, leaned on the blanket comfortably. His face became rosy, and even his breathing became smoother. Seeing the old man's condition improve, Hong Mei and Zhao Jun were very happy.
The old man looked lovingly at his daughter and Zhao Jun who were standing in front of the bed. He waved at the two of them with some difficulty."Xiao Jun, Mei Zi, you two sit here. I have something to tell you!”Xiao Jun and Hong Mei looked at each other and obediently sat in front of the old man's bed. The old man reached out his trembling hand and held Zhao Jun's hand."Xiao Jun, everyone outside says that you're powerful, that you like to fight, and that you're a hooligan. But auntie knows that you are a good child, especially filial and sentimental. Our Meizi's life is bitter. She lost her father when she was in her teens, her brother is gone, and she doesn't have any other siblings. If I leave, she won't even have a relative!”"Mom, what did you say?!" Hong Mei grabbed her mother's hand, tears streaming down her face. The mother gently shook her daughter's hand and said in a low voice,""Mei Zi, don't interrupt. Listen to Mom!”" Sigh." Hong Mei nodded with tears in her eyes. The old man bent down slightly and looked at Zhao Jun intently."Xiao Jun, I have a favor to ask of you!”" Go ahead, Auntie." Zhao Jun held the old man's almost dry hands with both hands. The old man tried his best to straighten his thin body and held Zhao Jun's hand with both hands."Xiao Jun, no matter what happens between you and Mei Zi in the future, promise me that you will protect her well and not let anyone bully her, okay?”Zhao Jun stood up and held the old man's withered hand tightly.""Auntie, don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let anyone bully her! After a while, when you're better, we'll get married!”A gratified smile appeared on the old man's face as he shook Zhao Jun's hand tightly.""Xiao Jun, I'm relieved to hear that!”After saying this, the old man seemed to have collapsed. He leaned weakly against the blanket.
That night, Hong Mei's mother's condition worsened. Although the hospital had done their best to save the old man, they still could not save his life. Before she died, the old woman did not say a word. She only glanced at Hong Mei and Zhao Jun, who were guarding the hospital bed, with her lifeless but caring eyes. Zhao Jun's eyes were wet, and Hong Mei was crying her heart out. She was a little numb. Zhao Jun went around helping Hong Mei take care of the old man's funeral. As his son-in-law, he organized a simple funeral for the old man and cremated his body.
Zhao Jun and Hong Mei returned home with the old man's urn. Hong Mei had set up a small mourning hall for the old man at home. Just as she lit the incense, her tears blurred her eyes again. Zhao Jun quickly took a towel and wiped Hong Mei's tears.""Don't cry, okay? If this goes on, what if you get sick?”Hong Mei took a towel and wiped her face. She turned around and hugged Zhao Jun's neck. She leaned against Zhao Jun weakly."Xiao Jun, my father's grave is in our hometown. Can you come back with me to my hometown the day after tomorrow and help me send my mother to my father's place?”Zhao Jun hugged Hong Mei tightly in his arms.""Your business is my business. Don't worry, I'll go to my dad in two days and tell him about our marriage. You have to be well, do you hear me?”" Mm." Hong Mei replied weakly.
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