Chapter 1350 - 1222: Reporting Safety by Phone

Chapter 1350: Chapter 1222: Reporting Safety by Phone

"Sis, hahaha... May Day has arrived, he’s right next to me now."

The moment the phone rang, Zhou Jiao picked up the receiver, and the excited laughter of Miao Tianming echoed from it.

"Why did you actually go so far to get him?"

"It’s convenient~ Besides, my classes haven’t started yet. Sis, let’s not talk about that, everything’s fine here. May Day, here, talk to your mom."

Zhou Jiao anxiously gestured to Zhang Guoqing and Miao Lishan, afraid to move the receiver even an inch for fear of missing her son’s voice.

"Mom, it’s May Day. I’ve already contacted Uncle, and the school arrangements are all settled. We’re at a hotel near the school now, everything’s OK."

"That’s good, remember what Mom told you."

"Got it."

Zhang Guoqing watched her nervous demeanor with amusement: just stubborn, talking about how the son has grown up and should be let out to explore, but still jokes about herself being a mother hen protecting her chicks!

"Let Mom take the phone first."

"Oh, right, speak to your grandma a bit." Zhou Jiao handed the receiver to Miao Lishan, "Mom, let him know there’s nothing to worry about, everything at home is fine."

Miao Lishan didn’t pay any attention to her daughter, immediately grabbing the phone, smiling before speaking, "It’s Grandma, are you with your Uncle? Do you have enough money to spend?"

"Ask your Uncle to borrow some for you to spend, don’t worry about having enough. Abroad you don’t need vouchers, you can buy whatever you want if you have money, don’t shortchange yourself."

"Grandma, I have money, don’t lack anything, just really miss you. Do you miss me? Is Grandpa home? How about Dad? Did my brother and them come back to accompany you?"

"Speak slowly, no rush. Grandpa hasn’t finished work yet, he said once you’re settled you might call back by the weekend. Dad’s right here, your brothers just started work and can’t come back. Everything’s fine at home, be safe abroad, remember to call home if anything comes up."

"Okay, don’t tire yourself out. If you want to go to the Friendship Store, have Sister Sheng Mei and them go with you, don’t hesitate to ask. As a daughter-in-law of our family, the first rule is to remember to serve you, isn’t it right?"

Miao Lishan chuckled heartily, "Of course, how could my grandson be wrong? Is Little Jiu not by your side?"

"She already went to her school, Xiao Yu and the others too. Even if we’re all in the same country, we’re quite far apart, fortunately transportation is convenient, once they’re settled, I’ll tell them to stay put."

"Alright, you too should stay at school unless necessary, find classmates to accompany you when going out, always be safe. Where’s your Uncle, let me have a word with him."

Zhang Guoqing shook his head powerlessly, he hadn’t even had a word with his son yet.

Zhou Jiao smiled and threw him a glance, "Wait your turn, it’ll be soon."

This wait, after Miao Lishan finished advising Miao Tianming to take care of little grandson, didn’t take long before it was Zhang Guoqing’s turn.

"Xiao Ming, May Day is grown now, he can handle things himself. You need to focus on your studies, don’t slack off, just leave more pocket money for him."

"Uncle, did you hear that? My dad doesn’t worry one bit about me. Dad, I really miss you, if it weren’t for losing face, I’d buy a ticket and go back to accompany you."

"Look at that, teasing me back then. Brother Xiao Wu, rest assured, Dad and them specifically instructed me to first settle May Day."

"Dad, don’t worry, before school starts I’ll get my private matters sorted. Pay attention to rest at home, don’t always drink cold water, and avoid tea before bed.

Remember to pull Grandpa in for sleep when it’s time, don’t keep working after coming home. When it gets cold, without me there, don’t go out for morning exercise..."

Despite hearing this chatter countless times, Zhang Guoqing was still delighted by his son’s reminders, his smile growing wider and constant laughter.

Once the call ended, Miao Lishan and Zhou Jiao wore smiles similar to his. May Day’s call finally put their minds at ease.

Especially since Miao Lishan understood the underlying meaning from her nephew — with the Miao family taking care, there really were no worries about the grandson encountering inconveniences abroad.

In excitement, she loved to celebrate and quickly instructed Aunt Chen to cook a few more dishes.

Days passed by.

During free weekends, it was either May Day calling home, Ping’an and Liu Yi visiting, or Qu Shengmei and Yi Tangtang dropping by together.

Life quickly returned to its normal rhythm.

With frequent letters from abroad, sometimes enclosed with international market information, flying continuously to Zhou Jiao’s hands.

Not to mention the unpredictable international market, even the ancient city had emerged from its state of repair and started undergoing rapid changes.

Especially following the establishment of Jiuzhou Port Special Zone, this year the debates on capital reforms were the most fervent, indicating a turning point.

The clash of new and old thoughts inevitably attracted more ambitious youths to rush to the local scene.

Just then, a letter from the hometown arrived.

Not from Mr. Zhang or Zhang the Second.

Zhang Qingshan filled several pages with descriptions of his nephews’ grand ambitions—they wanted to venture to the South, asking Zhang Guoqing if it was feasible?

Feasible?

Of course it was.

The issue was that the railway still cracked down on middlemen, what if they got caught? Rescuing them would be a mess, amplifying the problem.

Should he ask Geng Dazhi for help?

It indeed felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

After pondering, he just preferred to discuss with his wife.

Zhou Jiao swiftly rejected, "No help! What does a soldier know about business? Our most business-savvy, May Day, is abroad. Who would be responsible if something went wrong?"

Brazenly, Zhang Guoqing nodded in agreement, "Exactly, I know nothing about business!"

Leaning against the bed, Zhou Jiao couldn’t help but chuckle, she gave him a playful kick.

With a grin, Zhang Guoqing grabbed her foot, squeezed it, and said, "Wife, rejecting this time would really offend a large portion, and if something happens in the future, we’d be shameless in seeking help from the hometown clansmen. You have to think carefully."

"What do you want their help for?" Zhou Jiao glanced at him, "You’ve helped the hometown clansmen enough, haven’t you? You’ve done what you ought to. Those who remember your kindness back then wouldn’t blame you, as for the ungrateful ones, even if we have problems, would they gladly assist?"

"Besides, why venture south? Isn’t a juice factory enough for them to manage? With such good resources, what do they intend to do?"

Indeed, no need to speak out, both spouses understood. Asking for advice was merely hoping Zhang Guoqing could find someone in the South to guide the next generation.

Well, and ideally offer some support too.