In the kitchen, Zhou Jiao fried a few hot dishes that her father liked. As soon as they were served, she didn't bother to take them out and ran out happily: "Aunt, I'm going to pick up my dad."
"Slow down! Don't fall."
Before Zhou Xiaozheng even stepped into the house, he saw his precious daughter running towards him. "Cooking again? What's in store today? Will it be hot?"
Zhou Jiao playfully blew her bangs upwards and took her father's arm. "These are all dishes that my father and I like. It's a pity that we have guests here, so we can't cook more."
"I heard from your mother that someone from the Miao family is coming?"
"Yeah." Zhou Jiao wasn't interested in mentioning outsiders. "Dad, which way did you come from? Will brother pick you up after picking up Ping An?"
"I'm going the old way. Maybe something happened at the kindergarten and she was delayed." Zhou Xiaozheng sniffed the aroma as he walked. "My daughter is amazing. She wants to eat it just by smelling it."
Zhou Jiao laughed.
"You have to report tomorrow?" Zhou Xiaozheng saw her nod. "It's too hard. If you really don't want to go, just ask for leave. Your major is useless anyway. A while ago, several companies specifically asked you to go to work, but I postponed it until graduation."
Zhou Jiao smiled softly and said, "Dad, is this okay? You should encourage me to strive for progress and move forward courageously."
Zhou Xiaozheng patted her head and said, "Dad only wishes you a peaceful and happy life. The more outstanding you are, the harder your life will be, and the greater your responsibilities will be."
Zhou Jiao wrinkled her nose. "So you want me to join that department? You're dealing with data all day. Aren't you afraid that I'll go bald?"
"My daughter is bald, but she's also the most beautiful girl!"
The father and daughter entered the living room.
Lin Lishan had already prepared a change of clothes. Seeing the father and daughter, she smiled and said, "Hurry up and talk a few more words. Your dad will be frowning again when we go back to school tomorrow."
"If Ping An were to answer, he would definitely say, 'Why didn't you miss me? You don't love me anymore, Mom.'"
Lin Lishan patted her forehead and said, "Silly!"
When Zhou Xiaozheng came out of the shower, Zhang Guoqing came back with his son and Miao Zhicheng.
When Zhou Xiaozheng glanced at him, Miao Zhicheng felt his scalp tingling. He held back his breath and called out "Uncle", then returned to the awkwardness and uneasiness he had just felt when he first entered this house.
"Well, come and play when you have time."
Miao Zhicheng controlled his trembling legs and glanced at him quickly. He was right. It turned out that his cousin took after her father. If only she didn't have such a stern face.
Zhou Jiao looked at the two of them with amusement. Her father's sense of humor was coming, and no one could stop him.
"good."
Seeing the child struggling with his hands and feet, Zhou Xiaozheng was worried he might faint. He raised the corners of his lips and spoke in a slow tone, "If you encounter any difficulties at school, talk to Xiaowu."
It's better not to laugh. Why do I feel so scared inside? Miao Zhicheng mustered up the courage and really wanted to say, "Uncle, please stop laughing. It's so scary." But he still said, "Uncle, I get it."
Zhang Guoqing guessed the kid was frightened, so he pulled him over and pushed him to the table. "Don't be nervous, my dad is easy to get along with."
While Zhou Xiaozheng and Zhou Jiao were talking with their heads down, Miao Zhicheng muttered, "Xiaowu, my mother is really making a fuss over nothing. My uncle went back with a stern face, so who would dare approach those old ladies? This is the power of an official, right?"
Zhang Guoqing jokingly said: "Ask yourself, you can ask with your eyes closed."
"Just entertain me!"
Zhou Xiaozheng glanced at the two of them. After observation, he found that the child was indeed not much different from the investigation results. That was good. He didn't mind giving up some money. If a lot of trouble hindered him, then don't blame him for taking action.
He thought of the deceased warlord Miao, and a glint flashed in his eyes. Those three or four brothers-in-law back across the sea had followed his will, spreading the word and looking for his sister. Even after his death, he still had trouble finding her!
I must believe this story as true! If it's true, it's true! If I don't even believe it myself, how can I make others believe it?
"Grandpa."
Zhou Xiaozheng nodded slightly, "Just like your grandma said, if we have time at the end of the year, our whole family will go over to pay our respects."
Ping An blinked in confusion and glanced at his silly cousin. He didn't quite understand why his grandfather agreed to his grandmother's request. His grandfather was very busy during the Chinese New Year.
"Go to the study after dinner."
Ping An smiled and nodded. His grandfather was hinting that they should go back to their room to discuss anything, as he also had a lot of private questions to ask. He had heard from his buddies today that they were preparing for the war.
"Shanshan, pack a set of living supplies for the dormitory after dinner and have Zhicheng take them to school tomorrow."
Miao Zhicheng quickly shook his hand, "No need. Uncle, I've brought my luggage."
Zhou Xiaozheng frowned slightly. "Let's talk after you finish eating. You're still here, so don't be polite. Tell your aunt if you need anything. You're the only grandson your grandparents have. If your aunt doesn't help you, who else will?"
"Uncle, I will change."
Zhou Xiaozheng nodded and said gently, "Come back and play for a few days during school holidays. In the compound, no one will dare to laugh at you if you speak your local dialect. Instead, it will make them feel more at home when they hear the familiar dialect."
Despite feeling awkward and uneasy after being shocked by his aunt's family background, Miao Zhicheng was also quite intelligent. He quickly understood the meaning of his uncle's words.
Seeing that he could hear clearly, Zhou Xiaozheng also wanted to give him some advice: "Talk less and observe more at school. If you encounter something you don't understand, go to Xiaowu."
Seeing him pick up food for his cousin while talking, Miao Zhicheng suddenly didn't find his uncle scary anymore. His uncle was the type to be cold on the outside but warm on the inside, so he spoke boldly, "I know. I never say much at work either. The bigger the city, the more you have to be careful about your words and actions."
Zhou Xiaozheng raised the corners of his lips, nodded and smiled at him.
Miao Zhicheng laughed happily from the bottom of his heart. He could feel that his uncle was praising him this time!
"Dad, I have a few acquaintances at the Agricultural University. I will ask them to take good care of Brother Zhicheng."
"That's good. Take him to send a telegram tomorrow to report that he is safe." Zhou Xiaozheng knew that his son-in-law understood what he meant, and some relatives were suitable for public announcement.
He said to Miao Zhicheng, "Don't put down your chopsticks. Eat more of what you like."
Zhou Jiao looked at her father speechlessly, picked up some food for him, and told him to eat quickly. If he kept talking, the food would get cold!
After dinner, Zhang Guoqing took Miao Zhicheng out for a walk, introduced him to some friends, listened to his friends' complaints, and amused the kids.
My friends and I have our own plans for the summer vacation, either training in the military camp or going back to our hometown. Now we get together and talk about all sorts of things.
Yi Jiefang had a miserable last summer vacation. His father had conscripted him into the army, where he was living a miserable life. Finally, school was about to start, and now he was back, he had to complain to his friends!
"Brother, come back to my hometown with me this winter vacation!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present burst into laughter.
Everyone joked, "Xiao Wu isn't your wife, stop embarrassing us men!"
"Could this boy be a woman who sneaked into the people's team?"
"Stop talking nonsense to me. I'm going to join my buddies in the military train at the end of the year. Do you dare?"
Zhang Guoqing watched them playfully, his face beaming, while mentally calculating the time. The trip south was inevitable, and with today's topic, it had lost its focus.
1963 is coming soon, and it's time to prepare for some things! But, buddy, have you asked your wife?
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