Chapter 1390: In a Foreign Land (Part 2)

Treating Zhou Jiao like a child, after Wu gave her countless instructions and reminders, he ultimately left with Liu that night, feeling uneasy.

Annoyed, Liu listened to his brother’s nagging all night, and afterwards, infected by it, insisted that Zhou Jiao promise to be careful, before heading out alone.

The children’s worries made Zhou Jiao laugh and cry at the same time.

How weak is she?

Business is the priority.

After breakfast, the group gathered around Zhou Jiao in her room to start planning the big event.

In the afternoon, after issuing command after command through Miao Tianming’s satellite phone, the subsequent activities were left to Efra and the others.

They were to stay here to observe all processes until all the funds had quietly entered.

Perilous?

From Zhou Jiao’s perspective, having a month to set things up still wasn’t as worrisome as the private activities her two sons were engaged in. That was what she worried about the most.

But she couldn’t say this aloud, lest she offend anyone. Didn’t she see the colleague from the finance department beside her looking all nervous?

“Sister, that’s it for today; tomorrow we still have to inspect those factories, those people are waiting for us to go over and negotiate cooperation matters.”

“Alright, let’s dismiss the meeting. You go accompany Angie, I’ll call you if there’s anything.”

Zhou Jiao nodded decisively, urging him to accompany the young lady.

What a mess, after going around, nothing was negotiated, won’t the factory managers be yelling ‘damn it’?

“Should we accompany you for a walk?”

“No need, your sister speaks Japanese more fluently than you.” Even Hu Xiaohui joined in refusing. Ha! Walking with a young miss of a rich family, the tastes are different!

Miao Tianming still wasn’t reassured, stuffing the satellite phone into Zhou Jiao’s hand. Mi Anqi had one too, in case anything happened, they could contact each other.

Once he left, Hu Xiaohui shook her head and clicked her tongue, “Really corrupt enough, how much is the annual rent? What’s the background of this Mi family?”

For a good sister, the behavior of eating with the meal and then cursing the provider was strongly despised by Zhou Jiao. You want to play with public funds, could you live in a big hotel?

Hu Xiaohui was just talking casually, laughing to herself after speaking, waving to her colleagues, “Where do you guys say we should go?”

Still, Old Ding from the finance department, a woman in her forties, spoke up, “You go, I’ll stay inside to guard the phone.”

Upon hearing this, Hu Xiaohui pointed to the satellite phone in Zhou Jiao’s hand, “Come on, any news will be through this. Sisters, let’s also go outside to gain experience.”

Sensing the situation, Old Ding amusingly patted her own forehead, “You didn’t remind me, I almost forgot, see how nervous I was. So where do you think we should go?”

“Let’s go out first, and stroll around wherever we end up.”

“I heard from the kid next door that old appliances here aren’t wanted, can be picked up everywhere, should we take a look first? Can’t take the items, but can bring back some parts.”

Zhou Jiao resisted the urge to laugh, looking at Hu Xiaohui. All predicted by her son! Now it was up to whether this one would suggest going to admire kabuki performances.

After walking for a long time, a stroll that only involved browsing but not buying, if not for considering their language difficulties, Zhou Jiao would really want to shake them vigorously.

Ask properly, are you tired? What is the point?

The next day, after following Miao Tianming to visit a machinery factory, Zhou Jiao promptly hired a domestic student studying there.

With this young man accompanying them, they could go anywhere they wanted, she was really tired and wanted to return to the room, burying her head in sleep, while waiting for Liu to come back.

Time quickly passed two weeks, during which she only saw her two sons twice, afterwards… the three of them had a lunch together, and each went their way.

Looking at Liu, who was smiling brightly.

No need to ask, Zhou Jiao knew that her son, who remained calm under various circumstances, was showing such joy, meaning actions went smoothly.

As for Wu on the right, him?

Zhou Jiao squinted.

She increasingly couldn’t understand her younger son. One moment he was casual like a soldier rogue, the next he was refined like a noble gentleman…

Not learning face-changing art from Sichuan Opera is a real pity.

The departure of both sons, compared to the inner reluctance, brought Zhou Jiao more relief. Although they didn’t say any task, leaving represented an end.

Especially her Wu, the more days he stayed here, the more days she worried. Too many were aware of his identity, really anxious he might encounter danger.

Once they left, Zhou Jiao hid in her room and took a deep sleep; waking up the next day, she felt refreshed, indicating how much pressure she carried.

Once she relaxed, knowing that two-thirds of the funds were already in place, the ease she felt made her smile three times brighter than normal days.

Knowing her personality, Miao Tianming immediately teamed up with his fiancée to coax and persuade her to Ginza for a good shopping trip, to relieve stress.

In his view, his sister, aside from being wealthy, with his personal financial power, could let her live without being like a monk.

Now in her early forties, if she didn’t play now, later she might not be able to, why not enjoy life, not always being stuck between sons and work, really unnecessary.

Zhou Jiao didn’t know this thought of his, happily agreed to the outing. Since visiting, she must see how Ginza from the 80s differed from the future.

Might as well take some photos back, let her man reminisce, right?

Back then, she was big-bellied, not as free as him, really hadn’t seen how it could compare to Paris’ Champs Elysees or New York’s Fifth Avenue, being one of the three world-renowned centers.

For playing around, Mi Anqi must lead the way.

The young miss living up to her expertise, being a familiar visitor, knew every fun and tasty spot in Tokyo like the back of her hand.

She first took the group around Ginza, rich with luxury goods worldwide, adhering to merely admiring rather than shopping, then led them into alleyways off the main street.

—The little shops filled with strong local flavor.

After sampling egg-wrapped rice and coffee at shops with Showa flair, she persuaded them not to rush for souvenirs, saying she’d take them to bargain hunt tomorrow.

She successfully captured the hearts of the female comrades.

Especially in subsequent days, she led them to the region known for the saying “North poor, South rich,” an area with low houses everywhere.

Little shops one after another, original households one by one, not only were the prices lower, lucky was it to see squat ladies walking with carrot legs…

Not just Zhou Jiao, even the group, repeatedly hit with blows on confidence, found peace and secretly rejoiced, genuinely pleased.

Turns out every place has the poor!

Goodness, Zhou Jiao had to admit, this girl really knew how to play.

She successfully captured the hearts.

At the very least, she found joy within seeking traditional items, like the handicrafts in an old shop, and the neglected artworks in a forlorn gallery.