What's the most annoying thing about moving?
For Zhou Jiao, that was definitely not about packing up.
But the question is how to avoid being seen and proceed to the next step of feudal superstition.
Consider this:
In the heavily guarded back garden, two large green trucks loaded with furniture stopped at the gate of the yard, and the first thing that came out was the stove covered with red paper.
Then there was a pair of red rice buckets and water buckets, a bowl and chopstick box covered with red paper, and a pair of dustpans tied with red cloth and a new broom...
Zhou Jiao probably didn't even need to wait for her to say anything before calling the family members into the house one by one, holding their lucky charms in their hands. Her father was the first one to disobey her orders.
First, we picked an auspicious day, August 10th, at the hour of Mao.
The 10th has no conflict with the birth date of a family; the hour of Mao is also known as the beginning of the day, dawn, and rising sun, which refers to the time when the sun just appears and rises slowly.
According to Zhou Jiao's current basic knowledge of Feng Shui, there could be no more auspicious day than this.
Zhang Guoqing simply nodded. "It's a good day. It happens to be between 5 and 7 in the morning. I'm free."
"Brother, tell the logistics team to finish moving the furniture before noon, not after 12 o'clock."
Zhang Guoqing continued to nod, "No problem. Hide your valuables first. I'll have people start packing in the next two days, and we'll be moving soon."
After getting his promise, Zhou Jiao immediately took action.
For example, don’t say directly about putting up couplets at the door of your new home, turning on lights, and offering sacrifices to the foundation, otherwise you will be laughed at by your family.
She would never admit that she was superstitious.
And take away.
Apart from furniture, how can personal belongings pass through other people's hands?
So, Zhou Xiaozheng saw that his sweet little cotton-padded jacket had been whispering in his ear these days, either "Dad, your this, this, is in my hand." or "Dad, your that, that, is in my hand."
Or, "Dad, you must remember to be the first one through the door, grab this red bag, and walk in with your left foot first.
Inside the bag were red envelopes, a small pot, a handful of rice, a small axe, and a pillow at the bottom. I put a big orange in it."
Zhou Xiaozheng, like his son-in-law, nodded in agreement.
There is no doubt that his Jiaojiao has a symbolic meaning, not superstition.
Look... I have a bag (dai) and an axe (fu), a big orange (ji) as my pillow, money, food and drink, how happy my life will be in the future.
As soon as her daughter turned around and disappeared, Miao Lishan immediately shouted, "Brother Zheng, do you know what our Jiaojiao is still playing with? The pillows of the three children are all filled with the clothes for the full month of June 1st and May 1st. They said they will keep them for a week."
Zhou Xiaozheng burst out laughing. Was he hoping all three of his children would have twins in the future?
No matter what, the family is still interested in moving to a bigger yard. Next year, new people will move in, and if they don’t move now, there will be no room for them in the future.
Early in the morning of the 10th, Zhou Jiao and her family, including Ping An and Liu Yi, who had rushed home, got into two cars and set off one after the other.
After circling along the main road and traveling for a distance, the car ahead of it quickly drove onto a not very wide road.
After getting on this road with less traffic, the comrade who started in front obviously increased the speed. After nearly half an hour, they arrived at the foot of a mountain with six peaks.
This place is what a few people call Yuquan Mountain, and is also referred to by most people as the back garden where all the leaders of China gather.
Because it is nestled against the mountains and faces the water, the environment is more tranquil and it is not far from the city. It can be said that many bigwigs like to live and recuperate here.
Moreover, the place is heavily guarded and secure, and it has become an important residence for important figures since the early days of the Republic.
The car arrived at the foot of the mountain and went up along a mountain road. Soon, an iron gate blocking the road appeared, with a soldier on duty standing beside it.
Of course, not just anyone can enter here.
Without permission, even if one's so-called identity has reached a certain level in the local area, he or she will probably be monitored before even taking a step forward.
Haven’t you seen that there are many signs hanging on both sides of this ordinary iron gate, all of which are warnings prohibiting entry and approaching?
The two soldiers who looked like guards were standing on both sides, their eyes scanning the surroundings like radar. If there was any unusual movement, they would immediately aim their guns at your forehead.
At this moment, seeing a car coming, especially a familiar license plate number, he saluted straight in front of him with a click, and then opened the door.
This should be because of the notification. Otherwise, if it was someone else, Zhang Guoqing's car behind would have to be checked.
Security is very tight.
Not to mention the pass placed in front of a Hongqi car, the identity verification of every person in the car must be carried out in accordance with regulations.
This process will only be reduced after they check in and become familiar with the place by using facial recognition.
This was also one of the reasons why Zhou Jiao had been reluctant to move before.
But it was no longer possible not to move. Those old men were still waiting for her father to take action. She couldn't continue to let her father stay overnight every time he had a meeting.
No matter how good the food is or how much of a health doctor is always available, she still doesn't trust outsiders to take care of her father without him watching over her.
What's more, even if she no longer admits that she is the second generation of JUN, the fact is the fact. She cannot escape the status of her father. When it comes to entertaining foreign guests, she has to take care of it.
She could no longer escape.
Passed through this big iron gate.
Everything in the outside world seems to be blocked by nature.
In addition to pedestrians who come out to exercise, there are also comrades on patrol. Compared with the compound, the early morning here is even more peaceful, like a small world.
Surrounding the lush scenery and hidden under the ancient trees are large houses in groups of three or two, including two-story buildings and courtyard houses.
The distances between households are quite long. If you want to find neighbors who are free to get together and chat, you probably have to call the internal number first.
This place reminded Zhou Jiao of a temple deep in the mountains, only without the robes. If she stayed longer, would she one day strike a wooden fish and experience Zen?
Zhang Guoqing saw her smile and asked, "Do you like it here?"
“…”
Zhou Jiao glanced at Xiao Zhu, who was driving, and could only nod slightly at him. She couldn't describe the complexity of her heart in words, so she just took it as it was!
After driving for another twenty minutes, halfway up the mountain, the two cars finally turned from the main road directly onto a very quiet path.
After a while, the car slowed down significantly, and stopped after moving forward another 300 meters. Then we saw a courtyard similar to a siheyuan.
It’s finally here!
Zhou Jiao couldn't help but touch her knees when she thought about taking bus No. 11 down the mountain. No wonder her mother was so happy when she said she didn't want to move.
It’s so far, so painful, and so sour.
"Mom, it's time to get out of the car and get ready."
"Wait, my legs are weak."
Zhang Guoqing suddenly burst into laughter.
Zhou Jiao chuckled at his smile, opened the car door, and jumped out. "Son, you and your brother take your things and follow your dad."
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