Chapter 1393: Brat

Is it because I’m getting older, or is life too smooth sailing? Winter goes, spring comes; the changes of seasons pass by without being fully appreciated, and in a blink, it’s midsummer.

Age increases day by day, and every birthday, hearing that steadily rising number, you realize profoundly that living another day truly means one less day.

Of course, Zhou Jiao wouldn’t dare express these sentiments openly to her parents or her master Mr. Hu, but her heart is always tinged with bitterness.

Fortunately, life has its legacy.

Her Ping’an is soon getting married.

With a daughter-in-law, can grandchildren be far behind?

“Mom, I received my diploma, but I’m not coming back so soon. There’s a bit of work with the professor, but I’ll definitely be home for my big brother’s wedding.”

“Okay.”

Zhang Guoqing took the phone in hand, “I’m your father, don’t mess around, come back a month in advance, your mom can’t handle everything at home alone.”

“No problem. Old Dou, have you missed your old boy yet?”

Zhang Guoqing was amused by his son’s plaintive Cantonese accent, bursting into laughter, “Nope! Heard you and others ran off to Las Vegas earlier?”

“Dad, mom is here, you can’t dig pits for your son.”

“Is your money enough?”

“No problem. Tell my dear mom, her old son will bring back a sack of diamonds for her to play with.”

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Guoqing winked at his wife. Look~ The descendants have their own luck, no need to give them mountains of gold and silver; they can accumulate wealth themselves.

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a chuckle. What use is money when her daughter-in-law is nowhere?

Did the kid sell his villa solely for investment? She didn’t think so.

How much is it worth anyway?

It’s merely an attempt to sever excessive ties with Little Jiu. With the constant school dormitory residency excuse, he’s learned to be clever.

He says Little Jiu has acquired foreign nationality; if nothing happened to disappoint that girl, she wouldn’t believe it, but Little Jiu has also cut off contact recently.

These kids, just thinking about it is frustrating!

After this call, Zhou Jiao unexpectedly received a call from May 1st the next night.

“Mom, is there anyone around you?”

Hearing the “buzz buzz” noise, Zhou Jiao understood it was a satellite phone conversation for secrets, “Just me, your dad is playing chess with your grandpa in the living room.”

“Then take a deep breath first.”

At the words, Zhou Jiao immediately panicked and blurted out, “Son, don’t be afraid, whatever happens, mom is here; where are you now?”

“Oops, my bad mouth. Mom, I’m doing well, I’m all right.”

As Zhou Jiao exhaled in relief, her vision went dark, and she slumped onto the chair, poking her leg with the pen in her hand, the pain bringing her back to calmness.

“Mom, are you listening?”

“Slowly, mom’s here.”

“Mom, we’re making a fortune.”

Zhou Jiao took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and said, “Get to the point.”

“I got news… These five countries are about to sign an agreement… Now the finance ministers of the other four… countries are coming to New York next month.”

Where May 1st was hiding to make this satellite phone call, intermittent as it was, Zhou Jiao understood it was likely the famous Plaza Accord.

But where did her son get this news? Involving national affairs, she didn’t believe it was leaked by his acquaintances.

The higher the status of offspring, especially those from abroad such as princes and princesses, would their brains short out, knowing your identity yet still tipping you off?

Listening to her son suppressing his voice on the phone, Zhou Jiao furrowed her brows, “Okay, mom understands. Son, be very careful, okay?”

“Okay, mom, don’t worry. Remember to mention it to dad and grandpa. Also, I want to discuss something with you: can I borrow your stocks in the United States for a bit?”

“Everything of mine is for you three brothers, what do you think? If you want to play, go ahead.”

“Heh heh, mom, I love you so much, just wait; your son will earn a bundle for you.”

Could Zhou Jiao say she doesn’t care a bit about this drizzle? If you want to play with forex, go ahead. Loss is better, so you can see how formidable your old lady is!

After hanging up, she pounded her aching chest, frowning: people scaring people really can be deadly; one more time, she’ll probably die young.

Upon hearing the study door open, Zhou Jiao quickly sat up, putting down the phone and adjusting her skirt to cover the wound, secretly glad she was wearing a long black dress today.

It’s really TMD painful!

Zhang Guoqing initially wanted to peek in at who called, hearing noises from the study, but upon seeing her sweaty face, he ran over and touched her forehead, alarmed.

“Uncomfortable? Who’s calling?”

“Nothing, I was just excited, May 1st told me some great news.” Zhou Jiao casually smiled, quickly changing the subject, “Do you know what May 1st said?”

Zhang Guoqing rolled his eyes at her, pouring a cup of water from the hot water bottle, handing it over, “Drink,” then wiped her sweat with a handkerchief.

Obediently letting him fuss, Zhou Jiao dared not take big gulps; as usual, she sipped, raising her head as he wiped, “Son got wind, the Plaza Accord is coming.”

Zhang Guoqing squinted, “So you’re worried about him? Relax, his information is likely from analysis. He has a few classmates who are offspring of finance ministers and secretaries of state; if their elders came abroad, they likely got news, and were noticed by son.”

“Yes, makes sense.” All Zhou Jiao wished for at the moment was to get rid of him, “Mention it to dad, I’ll finish my work and head to the living room soon.”

Zhang Guoqing touched her forehead again, “Really alright?” Still not at ease, he touched her back, “It’s all cold sweat, I’ll take you for a shower.”

What an absolute menace!

“Sure, I’ll go myself. You first mention it to dad,” Zhou Jiao said, tidying up the documents on the desk, gesturing him to hurry, “I’ll be right there.”

Finally getting him to leave, Zhou Jiao quickly took out medicine powder from space to apply on her leg: What a hassle, she escaped today, wonder if she can escape again!

These days, Zhang Guoqing felt extra happy, grinning every day, making outsiders smile and congratulate him on soon becoming a father-in-law.

Hmph! These common folks, having sons doesn’t mean fearing no daughter-in-law.

But bedroom joys can’t be shared with outsiders.

His wife lately indulged in romance, avoiding electric lights at night, playing with red candles and fresh flowers.

Ha ha… He never expected his wife to be so invested in marrying off a daughter-in-law; perhaps he should flatter her more on her youth and beauty, her great figure…

“Bro, what’s got you grinning silly? It’s not even you getting married.”

“Get lost!” Zhang Guoqing chuckled, wrapping his arm around Wan Dayong, “I remember your second uncle is still in Hei Province, get me some toad oil, will ya?”

“Snow toad oil?” Wan Dayong surveyed him suspiciously, “With that lewd look, shouldn’t you get some tiger or deer penis or something?”

“Have any? Get more for me, money’s no issue.”

“Shameless!”

Zhang Guoqing glanced at him earnestly.

“What are you thinking? Snow toad oil is for my wife and them as a nighttime snack; tiger and deer penis, it’s for infusing medicinal liquor, for us old folks to drink when we’ve aged.”