The three people in the office smiled bitterly at each other after answering the phone.
Seeing this, Zhao Chuangguang smiled and said, "Okay, I'll hold you back. Come with me to try the Northeastern cuisine first, but you have to contact them when you get back."
"Uncle Zhao, you're such a good brother!"
"You little brat have no respect for yourselves."
Zhang Guoqing had long known that Zhao Chuangguang would get along well with these three people. Now the couple saw them quarreling and laughed.
A restaurant in the provincial capital also implemented high-priced dishes. The difference is that you have to take a number in advance and enter the next day.
Zhou Jiao wondered if her godfather, Zhao Chuangguang, had received the news of their arrival in advance. When they arrived, someone was already waiting for them inside.
The quiet environment and large bowls of food are enough to satisfy a few people who are crying after eating dry food.
After eating and drinking, Zhou Jiao finally asked about her godmother and two younger brothers, and learned that Huang Huimin was staying in the nursing home with her two sons to accompany the old man.
Zhou Jiao's eyes flashed, and she glanced at the four people chatting happily, and asked him in a low voice: "Godfather, should I go see the old man?"
Zhao Chuangguang winked at her and said, "It's too much trouble to go back and forth. Your godmother and the others will be back in a couple of days."
Zhou Jiao nodded upon seeing this.
When they were leaving, Zhao Chuangguang insisted on sending them back to the county town, but Zhou Jiao held him tightly. He didn't stop until he saw them off at the station and watched them leave.
It was indeed inconvenient without a car, but Zhou Jiao knew that if they drove around carelessly this time, they would have something to hold against them in the future. The other party was her godfather, and she couldn't ruin his future for a moment of happiness.
Otherwise, why did Zhao Chuangguang's family treat Zhou Jiao as their own daughter and sister? It was because Zhou Jiao kept reminding them of many things, and often they got away with many things. Relationships need to be nurtured by true love. Otherwise, without one party constantly giving, they can still be as close as a family.
The three people in the car also envied Zhang Guoqing and his wife. Given their backgrounds, they were less involved in interests and had very few pure feelings.
There aren't many such considerate elders. Even though we haven't yet entered the workforce, we all have the wisdom and understanding of society that we need to learn from our elders.
Arriving in the county town, Yi Jiefang and the other two followed the couple all the way to the gate of the courtyard, where they finally realized how popular Zhang Guoqing was. Familiar people, young and old, men and women, greeted him everywhere.
"Is there anyone in the county who doesn't know you?" Yi Jiefang quipped. God knows how many times he stopped on this long journey.
"Not bad. I've been hanging around in the county since I was little, so I know a few people."
The three of them nodded in understanding. Given his personality, it wasn't surprising that he knew all the little brats on the long street in their compound.
"Is this your house? Will there be anyone inside if the door is locked?"
Zhang Guoqing said confidently, "Unless my parents go back to the village, they will be back in less than ten minutes. My four brothers and sisters are all here."
As soon as he stopped talking, he saw Zhang's father and mother walking quickly towards him from a distance.
"Look, I was right, those are my parents."
Yi Jiefang cursed in a low voice when he saw this: "Didn't you say you were from the countryside? Why do I feel like I'm the one who came from the village?"
Wan Dayong continued, "We'll beat this guy to death later. He cheated me so hard, and he's still so stupid as to go looking for tattered clothes. Damn, it's so embarrassing."
Zhang Guoqing waved to his parents and said with a smile, "Stop talking nonsense! Jiaojiao made all my parents' clothes. Even though they're doing well now, they used to work in the fields in the village."
Zhou Jiao smiled and said, "You guys really helped a lot last time. You'll know when you return to the village. Everyone will definitely be grateful to you."
"Well, don't tell me, it's so annoying. How about we sneak over there and not alert anyone?"
Zhang Guoqing shook his hand and smiled, "No need. The villagers are busy with farm work right now, and no one has the time to chat. This time I'll take you on a fun trip."
When Zhang's mother saw her eldest son, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. If she hadn't seen that the child brought a few people with him and was worried about embarrassing the child, she would have run over long ago.
Now seeing the child alive in front of her, she happily touched his hand, saw his rosy face, and looked at her smiling daughter-in-law beside him, and she finally felt relieved.
Father Zhang said cheerfully to the three people, "Hey, Xiaowu's friends, come in quickly. Mother, please make noodles for the kids."
"Hey, look at me, kids, let's go in first. If we don't go in now, a bunch of people will come over and it will be bad. Those people will have something to talk about."
When Yi Jiefang and the other two heard Zhang's mother say this, they couldn't help but laugh out loud - what a straightforward person she is.
After entering the living room, the three of them looked around at the furnishings in the room. Without bothering to deal with Zhang Guoqing, they greeted Zhang's father and mother.
"Jiaojiao, help me make tea. I'll go to the kitchen first."
"Aunt, there's really no need. We'll come over after we eat." Wan Dayong quickly stopped her.
Zhang Guoqing pulled him to sit down and said, "We eat dumplings when we go out and noodles when we come in. Mom, cook less and save some for tonight."
Seeing this, Zhou Jiao followed Zhang's mother out.
Father Zhang looked at the children cheerfully, "Don't be polite, you three. My Xiaowu's friends always find food and fun when they come here, so feel free to do as you please. Treat this place as your own home."
"Dad, they won't be polite. They are all my best friends. How is the village? I want to take them to the village to stay for two days."
Father Zhang smiled proudly and said, "I've already calculated that you'll be back in the next few days. The village yard has been tidied up, so just go over and bring your pots."
"Dad, you're really awesome. I deliberately didn't send a telegram because I was worried you'd be busy again."
Zhou Jiao and Zhang's mother cooked noodles in the kitchen. When they brought them out, Zhang's father was already chatting happily with the four of them, talking about Ping An.
She smiled. It seemed that the old man missed his grandson and regretted not bringing the child back. Fortunately, her parents-in-law went with her this time.
After finishing his noodles, Zhang Dad winked at his wife and said to the others with a smile, "You guys go get some sleep first. If Xiaowu and his classmates come over later, you won't have a good night's sleep tonight."
"Xiaowu, take good care of them. Your mother and I still have to go to your second brother's house."
Zhang's mother whispered to Zhou Jiao, "Dad and Mom will stay at your eldest brother's place tonight. The food is at the usual place."
"Mom, why are you leaving? Come talk to me at home."
Mother Zhang laughed heartily. "Silly child, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to go to the capital with you later. While we're gone, you young people can be at your ease. If the Zhao family girls come later, there will be chaos."
After hearing this, Zhou Jiao did not stop them and personally escorted the two elders out of the house.
Before she even reached the living room, she heard the sound of four people playing. She smiled and turned to the kitchen. She wasn't home, so she didn't know how much of the food Zhang's mother had used. She had to prepare more first.
There is still a lot of things that were prepared before the New Year.
Zhou Jiao shook her head. It seemed Zhang's mother and mother were still reluctant to eat it. If she was right, Lin Juhua and Zhang Meihao hadn't gotten any big benefits during their pregnancy and confinement, so she didn't know what they were saving it for.
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