After receiving this news, Zhang Guoqing did not reveal it to Zhou Jiao, but waited until nightfall and ran to his father-in-law's study to show off.
"Dad, are you happy?"
Zhou Xiaozheng nodded.
"You won't show any appreciation?"
Zhou Xiaozheng raised his head expressionlessly. "Isn't this natural? Jiaojiao is so outstanding, which department wouldn't be vying for her? I haven't received the dispatch certificate yet, so I'll wait and see what happens."
Zhang Guoqing carefully observed his expression, wondering if his father-in-law had received any further news, or if another unit was also looking for someone.
But that wasn't right. Two days ago, his father-in-law said that he couldn't interfere with Jiaojiao's distribution. His expression at that time was still a little irritated.
Zhou Xiaozheng looked at his silly son-in-law who kept shaking his head, "You haven't told Jiaojiao yet?"
"Well, it's not fun to know the answer in advance. She also thinks the State Planning Commission is doomed. The best outcome is probably to end up in the fourth installment, just like Wan Dayong and the others."
"Jiaojiao, I'm not worried. What about you? Are you ready? It's not going to be easy in the military academy. I'm not worried about your physical fitness, I'm just worried about your youthful energy."
Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing quickly sat down and said, "Dad, go ahead."
"Compared to local schools, the threshold for admission to military academies is higher. The halo of being a student president or an outstanding cadre will disappear as soon as you step into a military academy. You must be aware of this."
Zhang Guoqing nodded.
"The students participating in the training with you this time include not only national defense students, but also elites selected from the military. They were chosen not only because of their abilities but also because of the supporters behind them."
"Similarly, besides the children of high-ranking officials, there are also children from farming families. Even if these two groups appear to get along well on the surface, conflicts still exist behind the scenes."
Zhang Guoqing had already thought about this question, and he continued to listen thoughtfully.
"Three months may seem short, but the reality is that assignments are imminent. Undercurrents are surging, and conflicts will naturally intensify."
"If they become antagonistic, your position will be awkward. Have you thought about this? How would you handle this? This is also one of the reasons why I didn't force you to go to military school."
Zhou Xiaozheng said as he pulled out the first drawer, took out a document and handed it to him, "This is the list of your classmates this year, take a look first."
Zhang Guoqing hadn't expected his father-in-law to act so quickly. The document detailed numerous names, their respective places of origin, and even details of who had praised them.
Ever since Mr. Lin tried his best to get a spot for Lin Dingsheng that year, Zhang Guoqing understood how lucky some of these people were to be admitted to the military academy.
Naturally, he would face various challenges. But why worry? If he couldn't even overcome this small hurdle, how could he establish himself? How could he provide for his wife and children with his own abilities?
Zhou Xiaozheng was very pleased with his son-in-law's calm and confident demeanor. The child's abilities and methods were already mature, and he didn't worry about whether he could excel. He just needed to be stable to withstand anything.
"Be neutral but not isolated. This is the motto Dad gave you; face everything calmly and don't be soft-hearted. This is what Dad expects of you."
Zhang Guoqing stood up and said to him solemnly, "Dad, I will never let you down. You've taught me for so many years. If I hadn't made any progress, I wouldn't have chosen this path."
"Okay! Dad believes you're capable of handling this. I've already told your Uncle Wang, you can do whatever you want with the monkey." Zhou Xiaozheng ignored his son-in-law's shocked expression and continued, "Graduation means entering society. The situation is becoming increasingly tense, and you must have a reliable team at your disposal."
Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing no longer refused and nodded solemnly.
"Don't go looking for your Seventh Uncle if you don't have anything to do in the military academy. He's more suitable in the dark. But if a crisis arises, don't be foolish and rely on yourself if you can't find me. Remember, safety is always more important than anything else. Even if you take a step back, it doesn't mean the end of the road."
"Take this list back and discuss it with Jiaojiao."
Zhang Guoqing carefully put it into the bag. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory!
After Zhou Xiaozheng finished this long speech, he picked up the cup and took a sip of tea. Looking at his son-in-law waiting for him, he shook his head and smiled, "Don't rush to find Jiaojiao yet, I still have something to tell you."
"Oh, I'm not in a hurry."
It would be strange if he wasn't anxious! Seeing that it was almost time for Ping An's break, Zhou Xiaozheng cut to the chase: "Your aunt is retiring."
Zhang Guoqing wasn't surprised by the news at all. He had heard the old lady mention it since the end of last year. It should have been implemented in the past six months.
"Your eldest cousin went to the southwest and he has also retired. Do you think he can relieve the pressure on me?"
How is that possible? No matter how good the relationship is, the Cheng family is still the Cheng family. Zhang Guoqing shook his head.
"Silly boy, just be calm."
"Dad, I heard my cousin tell me that his uncle was sent down to the countryside in his hometown, and he has been pestering my aunt for help for the past year. I guess he was forced into a corner."
"A big family and a big business always have these little things."
Zhang Guoqing was willing to remind his father-in-law that class background was important, but since he was in a good mood, he avoided the topic. His father had a complicated background, and it was a good thing that Mr. Cheng, who came from a prominent family, could retire first.
"The old lady plans to wait for him to finish the formalities and go back to worship his ancestors. Do you want to go with him?"
Zhang Guoqing thought about it and shook his head: "Forget it, it's not convenient to go to the Cheng family." Speaking of ancestor worship, he thought of something, "Dad, did Jiaojiao tell you that she wants to move the grave of the Gu family's great-grandfather?"
Zhou Xiaozheng frowned. "This matter is too complicated. It's basically impossible to keep it quiet. Let's just forget it. In recent years, there have been people proposing to level graves and create farmland across the country. It will happen sooner or later. Let's wait and see."
Zhang Guoqing is ashamed, but it’s coming!
The father-in-law and son-in-law continued to chat about the surrounding information, and it was an hour later when Zhang Guoqing returned to his room.
After putting her three sons to bed, Zhou Jiao was about to go back to the bedroom to rest when she saw him come in and asked with a smile, "Did you have a good time chatting with Dad? Did something happen?"
"Chatting." After entering the bedroom, Zhang Guoqing handed her a file bag with several thick pages. He read it carefully twice again, trying to remember it.
Zhou Jiao didn't bother him. The safest thing about this information was to memorize it deeply. Leaking it would be a major incident. She waited until he indicated he had finished reading it before storing it in her space.
"Is that why?"
Zhang Guoqing nodded. This was the key point! He also told Zhou Jiao some of the other things his father-in-law had told him. As for how to deal with the military academy, he wanted to avoid worrying his wife.
After listening to those insignificant things, Zhou Jiao casually mentioned a few names, "If we can win over these people, the rest won't be a problem. In just three months, you've worked yourself to death every day, and you'll naturally be able to fend off some of their attempts. Ultimately, strength is what inspires respect."
Zhang Guoqing was just as she thought. Regardless of their background, even if they were to be dragged into a fight, it would depend on whether they had the ability to do so. Three months later, they were all separated. If they got along, they should spend more time together. Otherwise, who would know who?
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