Chapter 1349 - 1221: May 1st Goes Abroad

Chapter 1349: Chapter 1221: May 1st Goes Abroad

No matter what private thoughts everyone had, like Mai Sui talking to Zhou Jiao, or various other things... time just passed by day by day without stopping.

Compared to Zhang Guoqing, Zhou Jiao indeed had more free time at work, and essentially, she was not someone who liked to meddle in other people’s business.

At the workplace, she preferred to delegate tasks to her subordinates and only signed major documents herself. At home, Aunt Chen had been managing household matters for years.

Therefore, she was able to squeeze out more time to accompany her family, without having to work late at home like Zhou Xiaozheng, the father-in-law and husband duo.

During this period, the conclusion regarding Little Jiu and the Zheng family was also reached, as expected. Return what Little Jiu deserved, and Zheng Tiejun transferred his family away.

Many things are feared only when you don’t take them seriously.

If you take things seriously, what foundation can’t be uncovered? Especially in the eyes of the military, there can be no flaws, even if Zheng Tiejun appeared innocent on the surface.

But even if he was innocent, can he evade his responsibilities as a husband and father, live up to the back-to-back comrade who saved his life, and justify the trust placed in him?

The matter ended with a transfer instead of a demotion. Some sighed, many regretted, but undoubtedly it served as a warning to everyone.

It’s said that now the logistics department is beginning to focus on the quality of military families.

Changes are always good!

Listening to Zhang Guoqing saying this, Zhou Jiao pushed it to the back of her mind, nowadays staying at the old house, except for occasionally going back to take calls, who has time to bother with this?

With this matter concluded, her departure for May 1st is gradually approaching, which is her current focus, along with Little Jiu, since he’s at her home, she must prepare for the child.

But whenever she thought of the lively courtyard, filled with constant laughter every day, once they leave, the remaining two sons would formally enter their work state.

Zhou Jiao’s mood was inevitably affected, even her interest in overseas stock profits waned, almost to the point of not wanting to go back to take calls.

Upon hearing Miao Tianming report good news repeatedly, she took the opportunity to hint several times about May 1st safety during the call.

As her mother-in-law said, a mother’s heart, once it involves her children, always feels like no matter how prepared she is, it’s never enough, wishing she could have thorough preparations everywhere.

It was in such days filled with heavy worries.

In the blink of an eye, May 1st, carrying the family’s worries, took Little Jiu and boarded the same flight with Wen Yu and other public-funded students.

"Mom, my brothers agreed to come back and accompany you whenever they’re free during the weekend. Normally, Little Tangtang and Sister Sheng Mei will come, don’t be polite, just ask for help when needed."

"Regarding my hometown, I’ve already discussed it with my dad. Grandpa and Grandma, fulfill filial duties where necessary but that’s about it for the others."

"You, during weekdays, go to work, rest at home when there’s nothing else, if bored, you can visit my mentor. I will write a letter every week and call you on weekend nights."

The words from her son before leaving are still vivid, and looking at the silhouette soaring in the blue sky, Zhou Jiao turned to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes secretly.

This time is much better than going to the battlefield before, isn’t it?

Ping’an and the Liu Yi brothers were on either side of her, quietly sighing.

Today’s regret, their grandfather wasn’t able to be present, and their father, who usually could be a bit less rule-bound, happened to have a meeting.

Otherwise, if their father were there, her mood would be much better.

With May 1st leaving, it seemed to drag all the family laughter away, especially with Ping’an and the Liu Yi brothers officially joining the troops to start work.

"Xiao Wu, I have to go back with your dad. Now, with you being so busy here, the two of us staying here would just delay your work."

"Watch how you speak." Mr. Zhang laughs, glancing at his wife, "You’re doing well here, father is at ease. Now, not only are you two making progress.

Even our May 1st is going abroad, Ping’an and Liu Yi are officers, father is already very satisfied. Our Old Zhang family hasn’t had anyone that promising in generations till now.

Remember not to constantly worry about mom and dad, we’ll come to visit you whenever we have time. Usually, work diligently, do good deeds, and support the common people with Jiao Jiao."

As usual, Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang insisted on returning to their hometown, but this time Mr. Zhang had a broad smile, saying that he had nothing to ask for in this life.

Neither Zhang Guoqing nor Zhou Jiao persuaded again, for the past twenty years, what needed to be said was already said, saying more bore no significance.

At their status, already in the situation, they could no longer go along with elderly wishes to return to the Northeast to fulfill filial duty unless the elders themselves are willing to give up everything in their old home.

Before departure, besides the electric fans and several antique cigarette holders that Ping An Brothers had honored in these days, Zhou Jiao once again sewed the cash they brought inside their cotton-padded clothes.

Just like she said to them, she had already accepted the sentiment, but the money had to be taken away.

——Already not fulfilling filial duty under their knees, still taking back support funds, her conscience would not allow her such, let alone she already accepted those silver dollars.

The exchanged tickets and two sets of winter attire, she directly handed them for the truly biased favor of her parents-in-law to carry by themselves. The reason was obvious, saved for old age.

With money, the elderly can stand tall, and the juniors below wouldn’t dare to be unfilial.

This time as her father- and mother-in-law returned to their hometown, Zhou Jiao for the first time didn’t handle things low-key, deliberately had Zhang Guoqing send Xiao Zhu personally to escort them back.

Sometimes not using deserved authority can instead lead to misunderstandings.

How many can be as wise as the Old Captain? He deeply understood Zhang Guoqing’s transformation and wouldn’t for small matters send letters seeking assistance anymore.

Although such remote tiger-shaking tactics can invisibly make relations between family members become estranged, she was well aware that any family visits home are few and far between for them.

Some decisions, Zhang Guoqing couldn’t make the hard choice, this villain role only she had to play. She had to start scheming for her sons, and resolutely cut off things that drag behind.

Sure enough, as soon as her parents-in-law left, trouble came knocking. Some people wanted to take advantage of her parents-in-law’s presence in Beijing to gain a little benefit.

Beijing’s summer seemed especially long, accompanied by a stifling feeling of heat, high-temperature warnings seemed to become the protagonist during the dog days.

With Mr. Zhang’s and Mother Zhang’s departure, the empty old house became more desolate, Zhou Jiao moved back with Aunt Chen to the small hill in Big Courtyard.

During the scorching summer days, there are several lakeside cooling spots near the old house, especially Shichahai’s environment is beautiful and relatively peaceful. The park’s lake surface glistens, small boats sway in the lake.

The lakeside is lined with trees, complementing the lake surface.

It’s the best season year-round for summer leisure.

However, with Zhang Guoqing busy and the children not around, she suddenly lost the leisure interest, while Franklin took practical relief, it could alleviate worries.