The courtyard: the atmosphere of human life

Chapter 113 4th Generation Resignation

Early the next morning, the third child sent Darong and Xiao Ruyi back home first. Darong's mother stayed in Zhouzhuang to take care of them because she was worried about their grandmother.

"You're back. How's grandma?"

Zhong Yunxing was working the afternoon shift today and didn't go to work until 2 p.m., so he was still at home when Darong came back.

"He's probably really paralyzed. He just recovered from the fall last year, and this time he fell in the same place again. It's said to be comminuted. Anyway, he can't move at all now."

Darong shook her head with a sad face. On the one hand, she felt sorry for her grandma's injury, and on the other hand, she was worried about her grandma's future situation.

When my grandma was able to work, my two uncles already despised her in every way. Now that she is paralyzed in bed, one can imagine what her future life will be like.

Zhong Yunxing gently stroked Darong's back twice. Every family has its own problems, and he didn't know how to comfort Darong at this moment.

"By the way, do you know what Sibei has been doing recently?" Zhong Yunxing suddenly thought of Pei Bin's visit yesterday and asked Darong.

"Every day, besides going to work, he just hangs out with a bunch of his allies. I haven't seen him for several days."

In fact, Sibeier hasn't been home for two or three days. Every time he comes, he leaves a message saying that he is staying at someone else's house and then won't come back.

Because he is a boy, his family does not discipline him very strictly. Plus, he is already grown up, so it is normal for him to have his own circle of friends.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly asking about the fourth generation?"

Darong prepared the blanket for Xiao Ruyi, put her on the bed, then sat down next to Zhong Yunxing and asked, looking at him.

"Someone from their factory came yesterday. You guys weren't home yet, so I happened to see him. He said he hadn't been to work for half a month, and he came to your house to ask about your situation."

Zhong Yunxing was reluctant to mention Pei Bin and simply described the situation to Darong.

"Ah? How could that be? This damn thing is causing me so much trouble all day long!"

After hearing this, Darong was surprised at first, then she frowned and cursed a few words. She could probably guess that the fourth generation was probably doing business with someone else again.

"Don't worry, find the fourth brother first and ask him what's going on."

"You stay home and look after the child for a while. I'll go look for him."

Darong turned around and looked at Xiao Ruyi. After making sure that she was sleeping soundly, she put on her clothes and left the house.

Darong first went to the home of the sworn brother that Sibeier had said he would stay overnight, and confirmed with the other party's mother that the boys had indeed stayed there the day before, and she felt a little more at ease.

But the old lady didn’t know where the fourth generation was now.

After Darong came out, she vaguely remembered the last time she encountered the fourth generation in the alley near Qiaozhen's home. Thinking of trying her luck, she followed her memory and went back there.

As soon as she arrived at the second floor of the small house at the entrance of the alley, Darong saw Xiao Ling's figure.

At this moment, Xiao Ling was standing at the gate of the yard chatting with two girls of similar age. When she saw Darong coming over, Xiao Ling was stunned for a moment, and immediately pulled a girl next to her.

Xiao Ling pushed the girl to her feet and she wanted to go into the yard.

"Stand there!" Darong shouted harshly, startling the three people at the door.

"Sister, why are you here?"

It's unclear whether Xiao Ling's semen was real or fake. She did this in front of Darong. Anyone could tell there was something fishy going on.

"Call the fourth generation out." Darong said directly to Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling pursed her lips, still without making any excuses, and turned into the yard.

Darong looked around the small courtyard. At that time, there were some self-built small second-floor buildings in the southern suburbs. Most of them were of the old style, with the upper and lower floors being the same size and the stairs hung on the wall.

The same is true for this courtyard. There is a small side room on the side of the courtyard, but this small second floor looks obviously much more upscale than the surrounding houses, and there is a layer of white tiles on the outer wall.

After a while, Sibeier ran out quickly.

"Sister, how did you know I was here?" Sibei smiled ingratiatingly when he saw Darong.

"People from your company have come to your house and told you that you haven't been to work for half a month. If I don't look for you, I'll have to report you to the police as a missing person!"

After Darong finished speaking, she glanced at Xiao Ling who was standing behind her, with no sign of concealing the displeasure on her face.

Xiao Ling didn't say anything either, she lowered her head and leaned against the door frame.

"Sister... I don't want to go to work." Sibei scratched his head and muttered softly.

Of course, Darong had already guessed this answer, but although she was the older sister, she knew that she had no right to interfere with her brother's choice.

"No matter what you think, you have to discuss it with your parents first. What's wrong with you now? If you skip work, your family won't even know where you are or what you are doing."

"Sister, Sibei is an adult now, please stop talking about him. He didn't say anything because he was afraid that Uncle San and Niang would not agree with him doing business. He is doing very well now, and we have made a lot of money."

When Xiao Ling heard Darong scolding Sibei'er, she felt inexplicably unhappy. Xiao Ling had been used to protecting Sibei'er since she was a child, and at this moment she seemed to have forgotten that she was not married to Sibei'er yet.

"Xiao Ling, if you are sensible, you shouldn't indulge him in his nonsense! Whether you are working or doing business, respecting your parents is the minimum bottom line."

It would have been fine if Xiao Ling didn't say anything, but as soon as she started to talk back, Da Rong also got angry.

"Shut up!" Sibei had already taken Xiao Ling for granted in this life. He never considered Xiao Ling's feelings and just yelled at her.

But it’s not entirely the fourth generation’s fault. The relationships between people are always relative.

Xiao Ling's unconditional compromise and tolerance were the direct cause of Sibei's attitude towards him. If she were a girl with a bit of backbone, she would have broken up with him eight hundred times with Sibei's attitude.

"Sister, I understand. I'll go back and tell my parents myself."

Darong at least knew where Sibei was. After she was sure that Sibei had not done anything illegal or criminal, she was too lazy to interfere in his affairs.

When I got home, Xiao Ruyi had already woken up and Zhong Yunxing was playing with her on the bed.

When he saw his mother coming in, he opened his little arms and asked for a hug, looking very lovable.

"Have you found the fourth generation?" Zhong Yunxing asked Darong.

"Found it. I'm doing business with someone."

Darong picked up little Ruyi from the bed and told Zhong Yunxing roughly what had just happened.

"Don't get too involved. Besides, you will be the eldest sister-in-law in the future, so don't have a conflict with Xiao Ling now."

When Zhong Yunxing heard Darong say that she and Xiao Ling had something urgent to worry about, he quickly spoke up to remind Darong.

"I understand. As long as she doesn't bother me, I don't care about their business."