Lin Xinsheng didn't care and continued, "Your father is back, and your family is reunited. I haven't seen him and your uncle yet. The old leader said they are arranged in Beijing. I don't know what his plans are. When are you going to Beijing? During the National Day, tell me your ideas. You don't have to hide it and pretend to be stupid. Just tell me."
Zhang Guoqing pondered for a moment before speaking, "Grandpa, I don't want to go to Beijing right now. My mother-in-law is here, so I'll tell her what I'm thinking. I'm still young and want to settle down. I want to stay in Northeast China for a few years, work and study at the same time. I want to gain experience in these few years, and when the child is older, Jiaojiao and I can go to college. It's still not too late to go to Beijing then."
"Good, good, good, you are ambitious and have backbone. You set goals early. You are only 18 years old this year, right? Very good. Our Jiaojiao has a unique vision and found a good partner and married into a good family. Old Zhang, you and your wife are so good at educating your children. You have a good son." Old Master Lin handed the child to Zhang Guoqing, patted him on the body, and said three good words excitedly.
Father Zhang quickly waved his hands and looked at Zhang Guoqing who was grinning from ear to ear. There was nothing in the world more joyful than hearing people praising their son.
Old Master Lin looked at his daughter and said, "My daughter, now that your daughter and son-in-law are here, I, as a father, will say a few words. You all should listen to my opinion. Regarding Zhou Xiaozheng's future appointment, I do not agree that he should stay in the capital or in his original unit. How many have fallen in all these years? He is capable, resourceful, and intelligent. But he has not been in the capital for so many years. The military district has changed a lot. His former comrades have died or retired. A few of them have been promoted. When Zhou Xiaozheng takes office, they will definitely be promoted, but he will suppress them. How much comradeship will there be? He is capable, but it is too tiring to fight alone. Others see him as the son-in-law of the Lin family, and he holds a high position. There are many people who want to recruit him. The water is too deep. I came to the Northern Military District this time, not only for the meeting, but also to observe the situation here. When your eldest brother returned, I would not let him stay in the capital. I assigned him to other military districts. I just wonder what the higher-ups think."
After saying this, he looked at Zhang's father, who was the only one in the Zhang family who seemed to be lost in thought. The other two brothers, not understanding the meaning, nodded like their daughter. Then he looked at Zhou Jiao, whose face was calm, but she tapped her fingers on the kang, indicating that she had something on her mind.
"Jiaojiao, tell grandpa what you think. If your father were in Beijing, whether you lived in a compound or in your courtyard house, you would be majestic when you went out. You have a big house in Beijing, and your mother put so much thought into decorating it. It's very beautiful. There are so many beautiful clothes in Beijing, and there are movies to watch in the compound. You can go to work in your mother's art troupe at any time. Do you want to go?" Lin Xinsheng teased his granddaughter.
Zhou Jiao smiled as she watched her grandfather play tricks on her. "Grandpa, stop teasing me. I won't fall for it. I'll listen to you. You're the evergreen in our family. Why should I be so majestic? I don't bully others, and no one else can step on my bottom line. I've lived my life anywhere. Wait for two or three years, and I, your granddaughter, will go to Beijing University with honors to bring you honor."
"You little fox, aren't you curious whether your dad will agree?"
"Don't I have my mother? Then let her cry in front of him?"
Lin Lishan was both ashamed and angry, and yelled at the two of them: "You stupid girl, what do you mean your mother cried to him? If he doesn't listen to me, I will beat him. You are such a hard-to-like girl. I'd better go and look after my good baby."
Everyone in the main room burst into laughter. After the grandfather and grandson, and the mother and daughter joked like this, everyone no longer felt strange as at first, nor did they think that these people were superior. They looked at each other like ordinary people.
Old Master Lin looked at Zhang Guoqing sitting next to him with a smile, then looked at Zhou Jiao and remembered what his wife had told him.
"Besides studying, what other plans do you and your wife have for now? You don't really want to stay in the village and work and earn work points, do you? Since you plan to study while working, there must be a corresponding department. Your study is not just about learning book knowledge, but also about interpersonal relationships at work, right?"
Zhang Guoqing nodded. "Indeed, I have so much to learn. My child is still young, so we still have two or three years to spare. I should seize the opportunity to study and improve myself."
"I still hope you can join the army. Our family has always taken this path, and you know a lot of people there. Your grandma doesn't approve of you joining the army. Before you left, she told you not to force you to join the army. She said Jiaojiao has suffered so much for so many years, and you can do whatever you want in the future. I agreed, but it's still a pity. You are not suitable for being a soldier. So, have you decided which unit you want to join?"
Zhang Guoqing looked at everyone and said, "County Armed Forces Department, there are some clues, but we can't be sure at the moment."
Lin Xinsheng nodded appreciatively. "Finally, I've connected with the soldiers. This department is great. In it, I can understand how the government and the military coordinate, and how the department is managed. It's a cross-disciplinary learning experience, and I'm familiar with the systems of both systems. Don't rush to find someone to do things for you. Tomorrow, bring a change of clothes and accompany me to the Northern Military Region to meet my old subordinates. Your mother will take care of Jiaojiao for the next few days."
Zhang Guoqing knew that this was an introduction to his connections, and after a moment's hesitation, he didn't refuse. He didn't care about the connections in the provincial capital. He couldn't use them at the moment, but he would get something in return when he needed them. He was more concerned about the old man's face. If someone really came to him and needed his help, he wouldn't want to get involved. He would always have his own connections in the future, and look at the connections Zhang Guoqing had on the surface. But following the old man would allow him to see the situation up close, and when his father-in-law came back, he could provide some information. "Will it affect you, Grandpa?"
"What the hell, I brought my grandson-in-law here to see what effect it has on my old friend. Just rest assured! No one dares to touch you with Grandpa here."
"Okay, then I'll accompany grandpa to see the world. Just tell me what I need to advise you at that time." Zhang Guoqing nodded. The old man had a military temperament and was very straightforward and impatient. It would be better for him to be obedient.
Old Master Lin nodded. He also wanted to take him out to meet people. The more he saw and experienced, the broader his horizons would be, and he wouldn't be confined to a small place. This kid was smart, strategic, and capable. He was also very calm at a young age, and he didn't show his emotions. Most importantly, he had a good relationship with Jiaojiao, and Jiaojiao could calm him down.
"My dear, take Jiaojiao back to her room to rest and sort out your things. I'll stay here and chat with Old Zhang and the others." Old Man Lin saw that Zhou Jiao was about to doze off. The child's lunch was enough. It was funny to think about it. If he took Zhang Guoqing out to socialize, that person would be so happy and excited, but she didn't really care and dozed off out of boredom.
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