Father Zhang sighed. His wife didn't understand the underlying meaning behind this. The young couple was seeking his advice. Jiaojiao's father would definitely want to take the three of them with him when he returned. Going to Beijing would give them a big house, their household registration would be there, and their work would be easy. But he couldn't bear to leave. He thought it would be better to stay in the city, closer so he could see what he wanted.
"What are you thinking? They probably want you and your family to move to the capital, where housing and jobs are no problem. Life in the countryside is never as good as in the city. Working in the fields is so tiring, and you won't save much money in a year. Even if your parents are reluctant to let you go, they have to let you go for your sake."
Zhang Guoqing thought about it first. He had considered it before. It was not difficult to get into the city. He was worried about his future situation.
"Dad, I haven't discussed this with Jiaojiao. I'll tell you what I think first, but it's mainly to see how the Lin family acts. Now I'm thinking of the worst case scenario for the Lin family, but we have to wait and see. We have to wait and see until my father-in-law comes back. Initially, I don't want to go to the capital. I want to wait a few years and see what the situation is. I exercise too much every day now, and who knows what the capital will be like. If I go to the city, the county town or the urban area will be fine. There's no need to go so far. I don't want to rely on the Lin family. If I rely on the mountain, the mountain will fall. If I rely on the Lin family, if they fall on their own, it's best to take advantage of the situation.
I've never told you that I couldn't get in without a background before. I actually wanted to join a government agency so I could earn money slowly. Power is what protects your family. The factory looks good now, but the workers have no power. Look at the county public security bureau, they're pretty good, with high salaries and good benefits, haha."
"That's fine. There's no rush. Let's wait until we meet someone and discuss it. Then you can see what's suitable. I understand what you said today. Mother, don't tell anyone about this."
Zhang Guoqing took the opportunity to wink at his father, unnoticed by his mother and Jiaojiao. This meant they were discussing some matters privately, a secret code between father and son. Father Zhang smiled. He understood why Xiaowu had told him this, and if he hadn't planned on it, he'd be damned if he wasn't afraid of women's talk.
Zhang Guoqing asked his parents to drink water, otherwise the brown sugar water would get cold. In the afternoon, he went to the city to buy more malted milk powder, which is now pollution-free and can be stored. He also bought some adult milk powder for the family to drink. "Mom and Dad, I went to my eldest sister's house today. The house is so crowded. Last time, Jiaojiao and I went there, we couldn't move our butts. My second sister's family is moving to the provincial capital. My eldest sister went to see the yard. It is much bigger than my second sister's, nearly 1,000 yuan. I heard from my second sister that the 200 yuan she had on hand would not be enough to lend her. My eldest sister only had more than 400 and less than 500 yuan, and it seemed that she was still short of 300 yuan. Originally, my eldest sister wanted to borrow money from home, but my eldest brother-in-law disagreed, saying that it would be difficult to borrow money since they were going to split up the family. My second sister felt sorry for it for a long time. Hehe, I went to see the yard. There are three nephews in my eldest sister's family. The house is so big that they can even accommodate a wedding. My second sister wanted to borrow money from her mother-in-law, but my eldest sister scolded her. Hehe..."
Zhou Jiao knew what he was planning the moment she heard it. He wanted her to speak up and gain favor with her in-laws. "Then send the money over there and ask your eldest sister to buy it quickly. If you see how much you still need, you can bring more. Houses are very popular over there. The outer room of your eldest sister's house is used as a dining room and living room during the day, and at night it's a fold-out bed for the three children. When they grow up, it will be even more difficult to sleep on. Winter is coming soon. Buying a house early will be close to your second sister, so we can discuss things together. Tell your eldest sister that there's no rush to pay the money back. We don't need anything, so we can pay it back when we have money."
"It won't take that long. I heard from my second sister that my brother-in-law and I only earn 58 yuan each, plus the rent we're living in now is 15 yuan a month. We can pay it off in less than a year. I was thinking of agreeing to it, but since you're a skilled housekeeper now, I have to talk to you first. Mom and Dad, right? Husband and wife should discuss things and we can't hide it from you."
Zhang's mother patted Zhang Guoqing, and the child started to act funny. "Jiaojiao, Mom originally had money to use when we divide the family property next spring. I can't let you two brothers live in an empty house. Lend this money to your eldest sister first. She won't be short of money. If her mother-in-law hadn't been hospitalized last year, she wouldn't have so much money on hand."
Zhou Jiao nodded. She had no objection to Zhang Guoqing lending the money to her elder sister; she had great faith in his judgment. He wasn't afraid they wouldn't return it; he was deliberately trying to make it clear to his parents that this was his plan. If they didn't return it, Zhang's mother would make them cry.
Father Zhang picked up the child and handed him to Jiaojiao. "Alright, when you have time, go to the city and give the money directly to your brother-in-law. Our little Ping'an has woken up, and his mother and Jiaojiao should clean up. While I'm not working this afternoon, I'm going to talk to the old master and ask him to pick a few more people. Finish building the house quickly, otherwise it won't be good if it snows."
While he was talking here, he was also walking out. His daughter-in-law always felt uncomfortable in her room. After he finished talking, everything was fine. He went to the main room and changed his clothes. He sat for a while and thought about it, smiling silently. His father was really hard-hearted. It was a pity that he didn't enjoy his blessing. This kid was really lucky. He didn't expect his father-in-law to be alive when he got married.
It's different with this father-in-law. No matter how good the Lin family is, there is still a generation gap, and the Lin family has many descendants. Just like what they said, I don't know how sincere the Lin family is. Jiaojiao is his father-in-law's only daughter, that is true.
Luckily, this guy has a good head and is able to keep his composure. If it were any other person, his emotions would have been clearly visible on his face. Just looking at the way he ordered Jiaojiao was enough to make me smile.
This is psychological warfare. Remember what the old patriarch said when I was little? Oh, those who achieve great things often don't show their emotions on their face. Experienced people also have the ability to read people's expressions, and they judge a person's character based on their emotions and adjust their approach to them appropriately.
From his words today, it can be seen that he has really grown up and is more capable than his father. He can associate so many things with just a few blank envelopes. Old Man Zhou is really not as smart as a child. He is really confused when he gets involved.
Listen to Jiaojiao's unhesitating decision to give up that valuable item. She knows how to choose and is decisive. As soon as he finished speaking, she immediately made the decision. Even ordinary men would have to consider it. Just thinking about 28 packages makes me mourn for the Zhou family. The entire family's talent lies in the second branch. The old man wasted his time raising the eldest son. No wonder he joined the army so early but didn't become a general. He only cared about immediate benefits. Xiaowu's words were filled with contempt.
Seeing Xiaowu just winked, it seemed that he had something else to tell him and he was waiting to go out together. Every time this kid winked, it meant that he had something to discuss with him.
"Dad, are you there? I see you, let's go together." Zhang Guoqing glanced at his father and touched his forehead. When he touched his forehead, he realized that this was an instinctive reaction of the body.
Father Zhang put down his pipe, straightened his clothes, and walked out with his hands behind his back. "Tell me, why are you staying in the county instead of going to the capital? Do you have any plans or ideas? Tell me everything. It will be easier to deal with your father-in-law when he comes."
Zhang Guoqing walked along the wall of the west wing to the window and vaguely heard voices from inside. The sound insulation of the house was really good. "Mom, Dad and I are going out together." Hearing the vague response from inside, he quickly pushed his bicycle and followed his father.
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