In the study, Old Cheng looked at the father-in-law and son-in-law in front of him, then at the calligraphy hanging on the wall - "国". The formal and regular font seemed very appropriate.

"How many calligraphy and paintings did the Chairman give to Jiaojiao?"

Zhou Xiaozheng smiled when he heard this.

"Aunt, there are quite a lot. He always has one every year. Sometimes, when he's in a good mood, he'll even give away books and calligraphy."

Mr. Cheng understood these matters better than outsiders. For example, the little details like the cloth shoes the child had given as a gift in return were a true expression of admiration.

This is a thoughtful girl who is sensible and knows her limits. Who wouldn’t say that a dozen daughters like her are not too many?

Old Cheng took the cup Zhang Guoqing handed over and said, "Old Mo and the others kept asking me the past two days, why are you kids having such a big party?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the two people across from him. "They're completely silent today. Before coming here, I received two phone calls. One said this is fine, and that if the children have conflicts, we should let them resolve them on their own. The other said that we shouldn't let the children make too much noise, and that we, as elders, should discipline them when necessary."

Zhou Xiaozheng continued to sip his tea calmly. He didn't bother to ask who the accusers were. As long as the children stood on their side, he had no intention of compromising.

Zhang Guoqing lowered his eyes and rubbed the quilt. Hey, why hadn't he realized how good his tea set was before? No wonder his father-in-law always loved making tea.

"The attitudes and intentions of these people are crystal clear. The originally turbulent lake suddenly calmed down after you threw a small stone at it. What happens next is crucial."

Zhang Guoqing looked at him in shock. "Aunt, are you exaggerating? We've already settled the matter. Those things have nothing to do with our family."

Zhou Xiaozheng glanced at his son-in-law with a smile, then lowered his eyes and continued to listen.

"Look, I originally planned to find a few buddies to testify and explain these things clearly, but who would have thought that those guys would show up uninvited?"

"Like Jiaojiao said, digging up the yard and all that is really fine. We've already rented it out and haven't been back for several years, so how can we have the energy to take care of it?

But they shouldn't have even considered going to the northwest to look for the Lin family, right? And yet, they chose such a wonderful person. Jiang Jiangyu! Who is she? If I remember correctly, she's Old Master Jiang's biological daughter, right?

"The Liang family is planning to form a big peace alliance and is determined to bring down my father. That won't do! We have to let everyone see how much injustice our family has suffered, don't you agree?"

Old Cheng glanced at him and said with a smile: "Where's the evidence? The working group that went to the northwest hasn't investigated it clearly yet, why don't you confirm it first?..."

Evidence? Are you kidding! If there is solid evidence, why would you still play this game?

Zhang Guoqing looked at him in shock. "What working group? That's not right. In front of over a hundred people today, Young Master Liang didn't refute it."

Zhou Xiaozheng interjected, "This is an internal secret. It's understandable that you and Jiaojiao don't know about it."

"See, see... Dad, you are too principled."

Zhou Xiaozheng laughed and scolded, "You little bastard! What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Dad, let me make a bet with you. Do you believe that even my aunt knows that the working group is heading to the northwest? That means the clues over there must have been cut off? No, maybe someone is willing to take the blame."

Zhou Xiaozheng slowly shook his head: "Let them do whatever they want. A person with a clear conscience has nothing to fear. There is nothing shameful in our family."

Zhang Guoqing's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he looked at Old Cheng, frowning in worry: "Aunt, even if my father retires, what benefits will the Liang family get?"

"Dad, everyone has their own place. Besides those imaginary treasures, are you getting in the way of anyone else? Or why don't you just step aside and let someone else take over? Who knows what tricks they'll have in store for our family next time?"

Zhou Xiaozheng almost laughed out loud when he saw his son-in-law acting so pretentiously.

This damn kid will probably start talking nonsense again if he runs out. Now, those who are watching him dare not make any rash moves, so how can he play?

Old Cheng couldn't bear the itch any longer, so he lunged forward and slapped Zhang Guoqing on the forehead with a "slap". "Alright, go and coax Old Mo and the others with these words, and don't talk nonsense in front of me."

Zhang Guoqing chuckled at him, "Actually, these are all my sincere words. Many people don't understand the truth: contentment is the greatest happiness. If we always want to do this and that, and have too many selfish desires, society will be unstable."

"You have a point. Back then, when we were starving and had to eat grass, we were all united." Old Cheng sighed and changed the subject. "The Liang family has been rooted for too long and has countless relatives. We have to be careful."

"Well, I will keep your words in mind." Zhang Guoqing nodded seriously.

"Xiaowu, stay home for the next two days and don't go out. Now it's your dad's turn as the elder to make a statement. You two impulsively caused trouble, and your dad put you in solitary confinement!"

Zhou Xiaozheng smiled and shook his head. "Uncle, I don't intend to wrong the child in front of others. On the contrary, I will support him in person. Xiaowu is a sincere child, but he also has a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment. Jiaojiao never makes enemies, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know how to fight back. This is the image of these two children."

After saying this, he looked at Mr. Cheng's thoughtful expression and continued, "They will start working next year. I can't suppress them. I have to let people know that my Zhou family is small, but no one can control each of them."

"Ding ding..." A shrill phone ring sounded at this time, interrupting their conversation.

Zhang Guoqing looked at his father-in-law. The call this time was just about these people and these things.

Zhou Xiaozheng gestured for him to pick up the phone and shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Zhang Guoqing came to the desk and picked up the phone: "Hello, hello, who are you looking for?"

"Xiaowu? Go find your father-in-law."

"Hello... hello... who is this? The phone signal is broken again." Zhang Guoqing knocked the receiver on the table, then picked it up and put it to his ear. "Hello... hello... do you hear me? This damn phone is so old it's useless."

"I'm Liang Youge, and I have something important to discuss with Zhou Xiaozheng..."

"Hello, hello... do you hear me?" Zhang Guoqing curled his lips and hung up the phone with a click.

This old man is really rude! Do you really think that just because you have a good daughter, everyone is equal to you? Without a sign hanging around your old neck, you are so arrogant that you don’t know your identity!

Zhou Xiaozheng sat calmly beside the coffee table, and calmly reached out to make tea for the old man, as if nothing had happened.

"Ding ding..." The shrill phone ringtone rang again.

Zhang Guoqing picked it up again: "Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Hello, can you hear me? I'm Liang Youge."

Zhang Guoqing asked to himself, "Who? Liang Youge? I don't know him. You dialed the wrong number. This is the Zhou family."

"You little brat! It's me, Liang Jiajun's grandfather..."

Zhang Guoqing quickly shouted, "Oh, it's Grandpa Liang! You're such a fool! Just say you're Grandpa Liang and I'll guess who you are. So your real name is Liang Youge. What a great name! It sounds good the moment I hear it..."