No matter what everyone was thinking in private, like what Mai Sui said to Zhou Jiao last week, or anything else... time just kept passing day by day.

Compared with Zhang Guoqing, Zhou Jiao has more free time at work, and by nature, she is a person who doesn't like to meddle in other people's affairs.

At work, she prefers to coordinate and arrange for her subordinates to complete official duties, and she herself grabs the big responsibilities and signs a few signatures. Aunt Chen has been taking over the housework for many years.

As a result, she was able to squeeze out more time to spend with her family, and she didn't have to be like Zhou Xiaozheng and his son-in-law, who were so busy that they had to work overtime in the middle of the night when they got home.

During this time, the conclusion regarding Xiaojiu and the Zheng family was reached, and it was consistent with expectations. Xiaojiu's belongings were returned, and Zheng Tiejun and his family were transferred and relocated.

Many things are just because you are not serious.

If they were serious, what would they not be able to uncover? Especially soldiers, they couldn't tolerate any sand in their eyes, even though Zheng Tiejun appeared innocent on the surface.

But no matter how innocent you are, if you can escape your responsibilities as a husband and a father, can you be worthy of your comrade-in-arms who died saving your life, and the trust he entrusted in you?

The incident ultimately ended with a transfer, not a demotion. Some people lamented, and many expressed regret, but it undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for everyone.

It is said that the logistics department is now going to start focusing on the quality of military families.

Change is always good!

After hearing what Zhang Guoqing said, Zhou Jiao put it out of her mind. She was now in the old house, and apart from going back every now and then to answer the phone, who had time to care about these things?

With the end of this matter, the time for her departure on May Day is approaching, which is her current focus. And Xiaojiu, since she is at her home, she has to make some preparations for this child.

But whenever I think of the lively yard and the laughter every day, I realize that once they leave, the remaining two sons will officially start working.

Zhou Jiao's mood was inevitably affected. She even lost interest in the profitability of foreign stocks and almost didn't want to run back to answer the phone.

After hearing Miao Tianming's repeated good news from her, she took the opportunity to hint at the safety issues during May Day several times on the phone.

As her mother-in-law said, a mother's heart, when it comes to her children, always feels that no matter how prepared she is, it is not enough, and she wants to prepare everything properly.

It was on such days filled with worries.

In the blink of an eye, Wuyi, with the worries of his whole family, took Xiaojiu and the same batch of government-funded students including Wen Yu and stepped onto the airport.

"Mom, my brother and I have agreed that they will come back to accompany you as soon as they are free on weekends. When Xiaotang'er and Sister Shengmei come over, you can be polite and do whatever you want."

"As for my hometown, I've already discussed it with my dad. I'll be filial to my grandparents as much as I can, but forget about the others."

"As for you, you go to work during the week and rest at home when you have nothing to do. If you are bored, go visit my master's uncle. Your son will write to you every week and call you on weekend nights."

Zhou Jiao could still vividly remember her son's talkativeness before he left. Looking at his shadow soaring in the blue sky, she turned her head and secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

This time is better than going to the battlefield before, isn't it?

Ping'an and Liuyi brothers protected her on both sides and sighed secretly.

It's a pity that their grandfather is not here today. As for their father, he can usually be a little naughty and break the rules, but it just so happens that there is a sudden meeting.

Otherwise, his mother would be in a much better mood with his father around.

May Day's departure seemed to have dragged away the laughter of the whole family, especially when Ping An and Liu Yi, the two brothers, officially joined the army and started working.

"Xiao Wu, I have to go back with your father. You guys are very busy here right now, and if the two of us stay here, we'll delay your work."

"How can you talk like that?" Father Zhang glared at his wife and said, "You're living well over here, and I'm relieved. Now it's not just you two who are making a living.

Even our Wuyi went abroad, Pingan and Liuyi are both officers, and Dad is already very satisfied. None of our Zhang family ancestors have ever been as successful as you.

As for you, remember not to worry about your parents all the time. We'll come to see you when we have time. Just focus on your work, do more good things, and stand up for us ordinary people with Jiaojiao."

As usual, Zhang's father and mother insisted on returning to their hometown. However, this time, Zhang's father was even more smiling. In his words, he had nothing to ask for in this life.

Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao did not try to persuade her any further. They had already persuaded her all they needed to in the past twenty years, and there was no point in saying any more.

With their current status and being in the middle of the situation, they can no longer accommodate their elders and ask them to return to the Northeast to fulfill their filial duties, unless they are willing to give up everything in their hometown.

Before leaving, in addition to the electric fans, several antique pipes, etc. that the three Ping'an brothers had given to the two elders as gifts over the past few days, Zhou Jiao once again sewed the cash that the two elders brought with them into their cotton jackets and trousers.

Just as she told them, she accepted the kindness, but the money had to be taken away.

——She had already failed to fulfill her filial duties to them, and yet she still wanted to take back the alimony. Her conscience would not allow her to do so, not to mention that she had already accepted those silver dollars.

She gave the tickets and two sets of winter clothes she got in exchange to her mother-in-law, who was truly partial to her and her husband. The reason was, it was ready-made: keep it for her old age.

Only when the elderly have money can they stand up straight and the younger generations will not dare to be unfilial.

This time when her parents-in-law came back to their hometown, Zhou Jiao did not keep a low profile for the first time. She specially asked Zhang Guoqing to send Xiao Zhu, his companion, to send them back personally.

Sometimes you don't use the authority you deserve, which may lead to misunderstandings.

How many people can be like the wise old captain? He deeply understood that Zhang Guoqing was no longer the same person he used to be, and would never write to him for help for trivial matters again.

Although this kind of "deterrent-looking" approach would inevitably create estrangement between relatives, she knew very well that the opportunities for their family to go back to their hometown to visit relatives were very few.

There were some decisions Zhang Guoqing couldn't make, and she had to be the villain. She had to start planning for her son and resolutely cut off the person who was holding him back.

No sooner had her parents-in-law left than trouble arose. There were always people who wanted to take advantage of her parents-in-law while they were in the capital.

The summer in Beijing seems to be especially long, and along with the feeling of stuffiness, the weather forecast with high temperature warnings seems to have become the protagonist of the dog days of summer.

After Mr. and Mrs. Zhang left, the empty old house seemed even more desolate. Zhou Jiao took Aunt Chen and moved back to the small hill in the compound.

In the scorching summer, there are several cool spots near the old house, especially Shichahai, which is beautiful and quiet. The lake in the park is sparkling with small boats swaying in the water.

There are even forests along the lakeshore, which complement the lake surface.

It is the best time of the year for summer leisure.

But Zhang Guoqing was busy and the children were not around, so she suddenly had less leisure and elegance. Franklin was the most practical and could relieve her worries.