In the reborn era, the lucky bag is enjoying the show in the factory area.

The head of the criminal investigation department put the documents back in the drawer and sighed.

"I've also read the information. I didn't expect that the young girl in your story lived such a life. It's really quite pitiful."

I'm puzzled. It's one thing for them to favor the boys, but to favor the two older girls and the younger girl while ignoring the middle child, who is their own flesh and blood, how can they be so heartless?

They weren't even allowed to go to school, and they had to stay home to take care of their entire family. How did they manage that?

Xi Beizhan took out a cigarette and tossed it to the head of the criminal investigation department, then lit one for himself.

"Some people are not fit to be parents. There are millions of people in the world, each with their own way of living. We still have too little experience."

"Over the years I've met all sorts of people, and I've seen parents who are biased like this before, but I've never seen anyone as biased as them."

The head of the criminal investigation department lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and squinted at Xi Beizhan.

"Finally decided to come back? The gatekeeper's quitting?"

"I'm not staying here anymore, it's pointless."

"That's right. Come back and help me soon. In two years, when I leave, I'll need you to take this position. I don't trust anyone else to do it."

"Oh, I see."

He stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and straightened his clothes. "I'm leaving. You should go home early too, so your sister-in-law won't worry."

The head of the criminal investigation department smiled and said, "I know. You're so fussy and annoying. Get lost."

Xi Beizhan waved his hand behind him and casually closed the door.

Guan Daqiang and his two companions were working the midnight shift tonight. They had slept all day and were quite energetic at this hour. When Xi Beizhan arrived, they were chatting together and quickly offered him a seat.

Xi Beizhan waved his hand, glanced around the room, and asked, "Where's Luo Yu?"

Qiu Ling covered her mouth and laughed, "Is your brother-in-law missing his wife?"

Xi Beizhan blushed deeply, "Sister-in-law, don't talk nonsense, it's not true."

After saying that, he turned and walked out, but as soon as he stepped out the door, he turned back and whispered, "In another month."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ling patted the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and laughed heartily, "You're pretty fast! No wonder you're the best-looking person in our family."

Guan Jingtian remained silent.

What does this have to do with being good-looking?

However, the Northern War is indeed quite fast. They've only met a few times and they've already made a commitment?

Thinking back to the two of them secretly tugging at each other the night before last, Guan Jingtian felt it was normal. It was easier for things to go wrong if things went too slowly, so this was fine.

Guan Daqiang watched Xi Beizhan's departing figure with a meaningful look, his eyes filled with sympathy.

Silly boy, isn't it better to be alone? Why do you have to get married?

You'll know what freedom is once you get married.

I hope you won't regret it later.

"What are you standing there for? Didn't you hear me? I've been busy in the outer room for ages and you haven't come out to help me. Hurry up and come out and serve the dishes."

Aunt Xi lifted the curtain and glared at Guan Daqiang with a lion's roar.

Guan Daqiang quickly put on his shoes and got out of bed. "I'm here, I'm here. I was wrong. I shouldn't have let you do all the work. Look how tired my wife is."

Hey brat, come and serve the dishes! Can't you see your mom's sweating from exhaustion?

He's useless at everything he does, but he's never satisfied with food. He just sticks his butt out and waits to be eaten.

Xiaoling, don't move. You have to go to work soon. What if you get tired?

"I'm talking to you, get moving!"

Guan Daqiang kicked out and hit Guan Jingtian squarely in the shin.

Guan Jingtian rubbed his calves in frustration and muttered under his breath.

"You always criticize me. If I'm slow, I get beaten. I have to go to work too, so why do you only make me do the work?"

"What are you muttering about? If you keep talking, I'll slap you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Aunt Xi lifted the curtain and went back into the room, glaring fiercely at Guan Daqiang.

"Who are you going to slap? I'd like to see who dares to touch my son."

I wouldn't even lay a hand on my own son, so why are you hitting him?

Only I can discipline my son, no one else can, not even his father.

Guan Daqiang chuckled and held onto Aunt Xi's arm. "I'm just talking nonsense. Who could hurt your son? He's my own son. I'm too busy doting on him to worry about him."

Aunt Xi narrowed her eyes and stared at Guan Daqiang with a suspicious look.

"Don't try to fool me. Let me tell you, don't touch my son, or I'll make you pay."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Have I ever laid a finger on him all these years? No, right? I've been very obedient."

Aunt Xi raised her chin. "That's more like it."

Turning her head, Aunt Xi smiled and looked at Qiu Ling, "Ling, wash your hands quickly. Mom made braised pork and cabbage for you today. Eat more."

Qiu Ling had seen this kind of father-son-husband battle countless times and was already used to it. She nodded and said, "I know, Mom."

Qiu Ling went to wash her hands, and Guan Jingtian leaned close to Aunt Xi and whispered aggrievedly, "Mom, my dad kicked me, it hurts."

Aunt Xi glared at Guan Jingtian, "Serves you right, you lazybones. Go and serve the dishes."

Guan Jingtian sighed, "It's always the same. They say it's nice that no one can touch me, but in the end, I'm the one who gets scolded."

Aunt Xi ignored her son and went to Luo Yu's door to knock. "Little Luo, second son, come out for dinner."

Xi Beizhan went straight into Luo Yu's room after leaving the Guan family's house. Luo Yu was measuring the newly bought fabric to make clothes when she looked up and saw that Xi Beizhan had returned.

"You just got off work?"

Xi Beizhan sat down on the edge of the kang without ceremony. "Well, I had some things to do today, so I'll be back a little late. Have you eaten?"

Luo Yu shook her head. "My second aunt told me to eat at her place."

As soon as Luo Yu returned, Aunt Xi told her that she didn't need to cook dinner and could come to her house for dinner.

Luo Yu didn't want to go, but Aunt Xi was just too enthusiastic, and she couldn't resist.

Xi Beizhan nodded, "You don't need to cook anymore, just eat at my second aunt's house."

Luo Yu rolled her eyes. "That won't do. Food is so scarce. Who can eat at my second aunt's every day?"

Xi Beizhan said indifferently in a low voice, "We're family, why be so polite? No, give the grain to Second Aunt and let her cook with us. My grain ration book is with Second Aunt, and I eat at Second Aunt's house every morning and evening."

Luo Yu wanted to roll her eyes again.

You're her nephew, so it's fine for you to eat, but what am I to her?

My nephew's girlfriend doesn't eat at their house every day!

Could they be any more shameless?

Besides, is this just about taking food?

When you go to someone's house for a meal, don't they prepare plenty of food? What about the coal they use? What about the oil and seasonings? All of that costs money.

It just means I have to wash another dish after you finish eating.

She's just your nephew's girlfriend, and you're not even married yet. Why should she serve you?

People need to have self-awareness and not take themselves too seriously. They're just being polite; if you take it too seriously, they might not be happy about it.

Although Aunt Xi is a good person, you can't bully her just because she has a good personality!

"No need, I'll make it myself. My aunt is quite busy all day, and I'm not tired from work. I still have time to make my own food. If it doesn't work out, I'll just go to the cafeteria."

Luo Yu took out a piece of Dacron fabric that she had prepared beforehand from the box, intending to give it to Aunt Xi later so that she could make a top for Guan Jingyi when spring came.