Chapter 1388: After Mission Accomplished and Stepping Down

After moving into the new house, it seemed to be over, but the packed things inside needed to be organized. Luckily, there were two more aunties at home this time, otherwise Zhou Jiao wouldn’t have been able to handle it.

Because the day of the factory’s completion is not far off, the interior has already been refurbished, just waiting for the potholes on that big road to be filled.

September 9th

No sound of firecrackers, no flowers.

A military pharmaceutical plant belonging to the Logistics Department.

At 9 am, the production line started.

Half an hour later, a group of elderly men with young-looking faces gathered with apprentices and disciples, pinching pills one by one, smelling, tasting, and nodding solemnly.

Suddenly, applause roared like thunder, long and unending.

Watching the excited and joyous smiles of the people, Zhou Jiao stepped back, left the factory building, got into the car that came to pick her up, and quietly left.

Hereafter was her mother’s main event, while she had reached the time to retire from merit and continue to pursue her own path.

Inside the car, Liu Yi handed her a water cup, “Mom, wouldn’t you stay a bit longer?”

“No, after we tidy up a bit, we two will set off.”

Yes, then the two of them, mother and son, would take on the assignment and head to that Island Country, where at the moment, May 1st was already waiting for their arrival.

As they spoke, Liu Yi’s satellite phone rang. He picked it up and immediately put it to his mom’s ear. This talkative brother! Too much nonsense!

“It’s me. Brother, how much money can be mobilized?”

The quality of satellite phone calls is really poor now. With the electromagnetic noise sounding like “sizzle sizzle,” Zhou Jiao almost thought her son was kidnapped.

Zhou Jiao passed the water cup to her son, took the satellite phone, “It’s mom.”

“Oh, I’m also on a satellite phone here. Mom, let me tell you, bring all the money; your son will earn back that billion for you.”

Zhou Jiao smiled, “Alright, wait till we arrive to discuss. Be safe.”

After hanging up, Zhou Jiao weighed the phone in her hand, handed it back to Liu Yi, and shook her head with a smile. Her frugal son’s nature still couldn’t be changed, still remembering the billion donated.

She glanced at the soldier driving, swallowed some words she wanted to say. There would be an opportunity to remind Liu Yi that it’s time to keep an eye on the Old Russians.

Actually, even without her saying, Zhang Guoqing had long been targeting that side. How could he forget that his wife once donated tens of pounds of gold to pay off debt?

Isn’t there a saying: not a family, not within the family doors?

In essence, this family is quite petty, always holding grudges.

“Your brother hasn’t been in contact with Little Jiu recently?”

This sudden question surprised Liu Yi, then he replied, “He’s busy with studies, and once on break, he runs out. Guess he doesn’t have the time.”

Zhou Jiao smiled noncommittally.

Liu Yi also knew that this reason wouldn’t pass, shook his head with a smile, “Mom, Little Jiu can’t fit into his circle; this time all eight of my brother’s friends are schoolmates.”

“Your grandpa said the Geng family’s girl is also over there.”

Liu Yi burst out laughing, “Mom, are you eager for Little Jiu to be your daughter-in-law?”

“Not really.” Zhou Jiao sighed inwardly, “As long as you all like her, I’ve said I won’t interfere, but it’s a pity, she’s a sweet girl.”

“You don’t like Geng Baobao?”

“Your brother has confirmed it?”

Zhou Jiao always had reservations about the Geng family sending their daughter over to her son, but it’s hard to say anything about it, including her father, who believed in the Geng family’s sincerity, and Geng Dazhi directly influenced their views.

“Not at all. He said he wouldn’t consider this kind of issue for a few years.”

Zhou Jiao looked thoughtfully out the window, “It’s not that I don’t like the Geng family’s girl; it’s just your brother needs to find someone who can accommodate him better.”

Liu Yi understood. It was the concern that pampered Geng Baobao could not bear grievances. If she really got together with his brother, these two would end up bickering endlessly.

But who can clarify matters of the heart.

Liu Yi glanced at the driving position, pondered his words, “Geng Baobao can assist my brother outside, understands how to cooperate with him, more mature in mindset, accommodating him is no problem.”

Zhou Jiao smiled knowingly, sighed again. It seemed her family May 1st had been maneuvering outside, the Geng family’s girl indeed helped a lot. For instance, in the Island Country this time, this shield would be very useful.

Is a man’s world only about work? She successfully raised a child who is devoted to the country and family? But are these things she needs?

“A bit unfortunate. Your Sister Sheng Mei after all grew up with Little Tangtang, the two of them get along well, I don’t worry at all. I even thought if it would have been better to agree to Uncle Yi.”

Liu Yi startled from her remark, but quickly, surely not mentioning Uncle Yi, otherwise his dad’s eternal jar of jealousy wouldn’t explode. He might not vent his anger at her, but would surely make the three brothers suffer.

Zhou Jiao was just saying, patting her son, “Why are you nervous? Could I force you? By the way, don’t tell your brother this. I don’t ask much of you, just happiness is enough.”

Liu Yi held her hand, leaned his head on her shoulder, “Mom, thank you.”

Thank you for always putting us first, thank you for accommodating us, even more, thank you for bringing us into this world, raising us to adulthood.

Zhou Jiao mumbled, silly son.

In September, the so-called “Gaga days,” warm at noon and cool in the morning and evening, without the August stuffiness, it’s the most wonderful season of the year in Beijing.

Golden autumn, crisp air, clear skies!

Once turning from the foot of the mountain into the gate, the roadside trees shielded the dazzling sun, a gust of mountain wind blew through the open car window, sweeping away the mid-day heat.

Life is getting better day by day…

It’s only natural that Zhou Jiao assumed how many privileges she enjoys, she should contribute just as much, otherwise, her conscience wouldn’t be at peace.

Therefore, once she received orders, she didn’t hesitate to go abroad again.

This time she would bring a large sum of money in her private name, accompanied by five people including her family Liu Yi, heading to that Island Country.

“Is Hu Xiaohui still going with you this time?”

In the bedroom, Zhou Jiao gave Zhang Guoqing a reassuring smile, “With her and our son by my side, I’ll be very safe.”

“Liu Yi has other assignments; once finished, he’ll return home first. Her? Relying on others is not as good as depending on yourself, you must always be alert to any unusual movements around.”

Zhou Jiao secured the luggage bag, turned around and hugged his waist, rubbed her face against him, “Wait till I return, don’t overwork yourself, take rest as scheduled.”

Zhang Guoqing sighed inwardly, patted her, “Before going out each time, make sure to disguise well. Should any anomaly appear around you, return home immediately, if you can’t leave, head to the embassy.”

Zhou Jiao laughed heartily.

“Did you hear?”

“Brother, don’t fret. To borrow a word from our son, who am I?”

Who? A na?ve little white rabbit, outside there are many foxes, a little carelessness and you’ll get bitten!

“Miao Xiaoqiao, don’t let men worry about you.”

Upon hearing him call her alias, Zhou Jiao laughed heartily, “Congratulations on getting another wife.”

“Can you say such things casually?” Zhang Guoqing laughed, patting her butt, “Go ahead, your husband awaits your safe return home.”

Seeing that time was up, the two reluctantly parted, Zhang Guoqing reminded her again, “Hu Xiaohui’s personality is impulsive, don’t feel embarrassed, accommodate her.”

Zhou Jiao nodded quickly.

Luckily, the other side didn’t know, otherwise, she would really go all out against you. How is she impulsive? Carrying out so many missions, she was already seasoned.

Hm, in her man’s eyes, no one can be trusted. This point can be understood.