Chapter 1391: Returning Home and Arriving at the Door

As I left, the height of autumn was in full swing. Returning to my homeland, in just a month, it was already time to don a cotton-padded jacket. The familiar Beijing flavor fills my ears and eyes, leaving an inexplicable excitement.

No matter how nice foreign lands may be, they can’t compare to my motherland. After the hustle and bustle, the thousand-year-old historic and cultural city still stands strong—it remains the ancient capital.

And she, finally able to shed her disguise, isn’t Miao Xiaoqiao anymore, but Zhou Jiao.

She handed in her report and finished reporting the progress of this mission.

Arriving at home with her father, Zhou Xiaozheng, the evening was already upon them, and city lights were just beginning to flicker on.

“I’m back.”

“Welcome home.”

The couple exchanged a smile.

“Are you starving? Let’s eat first and talk later.”

Zhou Jiao and her father happily agreed, not mentioning that they’d already had a meal before reporting.

Home, it’s still that warm home.

There’s father, mother, a loved one, and a son not at home.

After dining, the family gathered in the living room.

Earlier it was about work, now it’s about personal matters.

“How’s Xiao Ming’s wife?”

It was still Miao Lishan who couldn’t wait to speak first.

Zhou Jiao wore a smile full of praise, “She’s great!”

“Ah? For you to say those two words, she must be very good.”

Zhou Jiao nodded in agreement, “She’s tall, nearly one meter seventy. Only 22 years old, young and beautiful, her behavior and mannerisms resemble my great aunt, making it very pleasant.”

“At last, didn’t wait all these years for nothing.”

Zhou Jiao smiled, not correcting her mother’s verbal slip, “I gave Xiao Ming ten sets of jewelry, since I can’t attend their wedding at the end of the year, I sent ahead a gift, other presents will be mailed later.”

“It’s appropriate,” Miao Lishan nodded in agreement, “Did it cost a lot?”

Zhou Jiao glanced at the two men present, “I heard from Wu that his uncle is getting married at the end of the year, so I brought five sets of jade and gemstone jewelry and later picked five sets at Ginza, making it perfect.”

“Do you still have money?”

Zhou Jiao touched her nose, “No, all spent.”

This statement is half true! Prices locally are outrageously high; she asked her son to sell some wild ginseng under thirty years old, then did something else shady herself.

Even the Old Russians weren’t spared by her, let alone the little devils.

As for the foreign currency in the space?

Except for keeping some cash for mementos, all went into investments.

In short, the space she deliberately cleared out is now full again, she suspected that if she spoke truthfully later, she’d get hammered by this father-in-law and son-in-law pair.

To say or not to say?

She had been pondering this for a good while.

“No worries, there’s enough savings at home to last several years.”

Hearing Miao Lishan’s reassurance didn’t set Zhou Jiao’s heart at ease much; her eyes flickered, she smiled, “I did keep a bit.”

Miao Lishan pointed at the luggage carton in the living room, “What did you bring back? Is it yours or did you bring it for someone else? Did your colleagues who went with you buy a lot too?”

Zhou Jiao glanced again at Zhou Xiaozheng seated and Zhang Guoqing beside her, “Hehe, I think I brought back the most. Mom, not many knew I actually went abroad this time.”

Saying this, she opened her bag and handed the stacked slips inside to her, “These are the pickup slips, let someone go to the Friendship Store tomorrow. Pick up the items and leave them at the old house.”

Nowadays, electronics brought back from abroad like televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, dual-card radios, etc., still have to be picked up at the Friendship Store upon return, based on slips.

Miao Lishan took it with a “hiss” sound, “Why so much?”

“Ping’an is getting married next year, I’ve prepared for it first. Change over the house and old house, give whoever likes the extras.”

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t help but give a thumbs up: “In one word, lavish!”

Zhou Jiao laughed merrily. The more extravagant hasn’t been mentioned yet, she imported a jeep and motorcycle this time, will be picking them up from customs in a few days.

During the previous report, Zhou Xiaozheng already heard his little coat mention Miao Tianming gifted her a car; at this moment, he smiled meaningfully at his son-in-law.

His daughter had already scared many a person, scare indeed, repeated scares make the heart strong!

Speak less to avoid slips.

To deal with her husband, better speak more sins back in the bedroom.

Zhou Jiao ignored the father-in-law-son-in-law pair’s “eyebrow messaging,” decisively stood up to carry back her luggage bag onto the coffee table, unzipping it with a hiss.

“Mom, I bought you a lot of stuff, didn’t buy skincare because my custom mixes are better than any world-famous brand.”

“These boxes are all jewelry and perfumes. The ones labeled are from Xiao Ming for you. Did you see those two cartons? One is all bags, the other is all clothes. Inside are Mi Anqi’s items, oh yes, Mi Anqi is Xiao Ming’s wife. She bought you two bags, both inside, also two thick scarves for you.”

Zhou Jiao cautioned her with an uneasy reminder, “Don’t give them away, they’re all luxury items.” She accentuated, “One could buy a courtyard.”

Miao Lishan wasn’t surprised at all; the big brands globally, she’s no stranger, “Did you thank them for me? The price of ten sets of jewelry probably returned.”

Zhou Jiao immediately burst into laughter.

Right now, she’s not short of money, how could she let others lose out? That would be so rude, wouldn’t it!

Plus, this time’s investment, the Mi Family is surely involved.

She, now in the eyes of Miao Family and Mi Family, likely is a god of wealth.

That’s reality.

With Miao Tianming around, she didn’t probe other family members including this straightforward girl.

She always remembered not to casually test people’s minds; it can disappoint you, furthermore, it can make you despair.

Some things, just knowing is enough, no need to say more. Some people, just knowing is enough, no need for deep exchanges. Do well what you should do.

As for true feelings or false sentiments, just handle them peacefully. Care more for those who enter your heart, what do the rest have to do with oneself.

“Our Jiao Jiao never accepts handouts; if she can accept, you can safely use,” Zhou Xiaozheng concluded, changing the topic, “Did you meet Wu?”

This is the crux, isn’t it?

As soon as he finished, Miao Lishan asked, “Right, did Wu lose weight? Is the money around him sufficient? Did you leave him money?”

Zhou Jiao put down things, sat again, smiling continuously and nodding, “Everything’s fine, money is enough. This time they were invited by Island Country alumni.”

Miao Lishan immediately pursed her lips. She detests the little devils most, will remind the grandchild when he calls, not to mistakenly befriend them.

Zhou Jiao looked at her amusingly, secretly sighed. Her mother remains a bit na?ve; her Wu makes more friends likely for certain tasks.

“The identities on the other side aren’t bad, so I let him keep less contact with me. He said they visited many places, received grand receptions.”

“He’s happier than his two brothers, no doubt. Mom, rest assured, I privately went to the outskirts for a look too.”

Miao Lishan was so pleased she couldn’t close her mouth, “That’s expected; our Wu is more charming, just makes friends better than those two brats.”

Yup, your grandchild is two-faced, unmatched by anyone!