This personality really doesn't suit him to being a soldier, but he's a really nice guy, unlike some high-ranking officials' children who look down on others. With a friend like him, the Lin family wouldn't have to worry about that kind of person. Zhang Guoqing felt relieved and went in through the back door. There were not many people at the gate of the compound, only his uncles and uncles. They had dispersed as needed. The family hadn't had a good lunch when that psychopath showed up.
"Dad, uncle, and younger uncle, please come in and sit down. Let's go to the main hall and sit down. Dad, where are my brothers?"
Father Zhang took the two brothers and closed the door, then entered the main hall. Zhang Guoqing poured three bowls of water and placed them on the table. "Drink it, and thank you, uncle and uncle. It's only when one of us is in trouble that you should help. Come to my house for dinner tonight. I'll ask my mother to cook some delicious dishes. What do you three think?"
Father Zhang patted him on the side, laughing. His son was a talkative person. "Where were you just now? Your second brother went to see you, and your eldest brother and his wife went to pick up the kids. The team leader just went to a meeting in the township. I saw there was nothing to do this afternoon, so I was talking to your eldest and second uncles about the house. Your cousins will help you out when the time comes."
"Thank you so much to my uncle, and I will treat my brothers well later. Being the youngest means taking advantage. You see, I haven't been able to help my brother with anything. I always call my brothers for help when there is something to do. Haha, there are guests coming to our house tonight. I will invite them all to come over and have a get-together. Uncle and uncle don't have to go back. I just wanted to tell you about this. Dad, did you ask me where I was? Just now, a soldier pulled me outside to talk. It was a mess in the afternoon and there were too many people. He finally saw me and told me that Jiaojiao's grandfather and her mother would come to visit my house in the afternoon. Dad, can you see where my mother is? I told her that her in-laws who are rarely seen are really here for their child's third birthday, haha."
"Oh, he hasn't appeared for so many years, and now he is seeing his grandson. He must have heard what happened today, right? This is a coincidence that we ran into each other. The Zhou family is really unreasonable. Until now, Mr. Zhou hasn't come to say a word. Just now, I saw him leave without saying a word. The relationship is severed. In the future, Jiaojiao just needs to be filial to her grandpa and grandma." Zhang Youfu said.
Zhang Youcai, the uncle of the Zhang family, also agreed with this point: "It's better to break it off. Look at how ugly she scolded today. People who don't know would think that Xiaowu's family is taking advantage. How shameless! They took advantage of everything and still got the advantage. Now that the Lin family is here, how can he still have the face to do it? Big brother, you said he would leave without coming in, so how dare he come in? Think about it, he really doesn't know these things. Living in the same courtyard, how could he not know? That's Jiaojiao covering her face, old and undisciplined."
Father Zhang couldn't help but twitch his mouth. This younger brother was really straightforward. Look at Xiaowu and his wife. They went around in circles, but now many people still praise that kid for his kindness. He had endured this family for so many years and only got angry when they were scolded. Jiaojiao calmed down hundreds of people today. He felt his feet tingling when he saw the densely packed crowd. Every word he said was heart-wrenching. He was more capable than the commune secretary.
"Your mother is watching Jiaojiao in your room, worried that the child will get angry. Just now, your aunt, your aunt, and the women in the village were there to persuade her. Pingsheng was only two days old, and the Zhou family is really making trouble. When you go to talk to Jiaojiao, speak slowly. The child has not seen her mother for so many years, and she must be resentful and may have her own difficulties. Try to persuade her well."
Zhang Guoqing thought it was particularly funny that his father said these words with a stern face, so he quickly went out and said, "Yeah, I know. You guys talk first, I'll tell them this first." After saying that, he left as he still had to arrange for those people to come over for food and accommodation.
"Second brother, the child is gone, and there are three of us brothers here with no outsiders. Just tell me, are you scared of so many people outside? My feet are numb. There are almost a thousand of them. My goodness, you didn't notice. The entire foot of Beishan is full of people, more than those watching a movie." Uncle Zhang patted his chest and let out a sigh.
Uncle Zhang glared at him angrily, "What are you afraid of? When have we, the Zhang family, ever been afraid of trouble? Besides, those are just here to watch the fun, not to help her deal with our family. That girl must have bullied Jiaojiao a lot in the past. She thought Jiaojiao was afraid of her this time, but she's not thinking straight. Didn't Jiaojiao say that family disgrace should not be made public? She endured it before, but now she is a member of the Zhang family. If she's scared, she'd be stupid.
Look at her, she's a fool. Goodness, that aura, that way she spoke so slowly and logically, she intimidated many of the gentlemen. She's even more capable than the commune secretary. Who wouldn't say this kid has a miserable life and the Zhou family is so ruthless? And you say this kid is kind and righteous? I'd say Zhou Xiaozheng's brood is not bad.
Father Zhang picked up his pipe, lit it, and took a few puffs. "To be honest, I'm really worried too. You mentioned so many people, who knows if there's anyone who doesn't like our family and will add fuel to the fire. But Jiaojiao is really good, like our Zhang family's bravery. Before, Xiaowu's mother and I were worried about the family splitting up. These two are still children and can't take on big responsibilities. Now we're relieved. Her temper is as soft as a meat bun. Seeing how she got angry today, although she is still soft, she is not like the women in the village who will quarrel. At least she can calm the situation, and no one will bully her in the future."
"Come on, we're all from the same mother, raised together since childhood. I don't know your nature, but you're secretly happy now. It's not that she's not powerful, she's even more powerful than those old women when they're arguing. Look at how she just watched quietly at the beginning, not caring at all. She just kept saying, 'I know you're jealous of me,' and casually threw out the ugly things about the Huang family. Many people are still learning those words after everyone has left. The Huang family is doomed, it's what they deserved, for giving birth to a disaster for the Zhou family. Her words are also very sincere, and she can't even pierce the heart with a knife."
Uncle Zhang also nodded repeatedly: "Yes, second brother, you don't know how many people are being cheated. Chunming's father told me that based on what Jiaojiao said today, the captain of Zhoujia Village was withdrawn, the signature manager of the post office was also finished, and even the captain of the Wang family could not be saved, not to mention that the Huang family would definitely deal with it. If it is serious, based on the fact that the Zhou family girl brought so many people today, regardless of whether she led them unintentionally or not, it was considered that she gathered the masses to come to the door. If the county knew about this, even the township cadres would be finished and fall in large numbers. He didn't know that Jiaojiao's grandfather would come back and said that based on what Jiaojiao said today, it depends on what Jiaojiao thinks. If the township cadres are not implicated, they will probably thank her. Listen, Chunming's father is so smart. Everyone knows that he has many tricks and a good brain."
"We'll deal with it lightly. You know Jiaojiao's temper. She doesn't easily make enemies. She always says life is hard. Even if her grandfather comes, we'll take a light approach. We'll listen to the opinions of the township officials. She grew up in my care, and I know how she behaves." Father Zhang looked at her and thought for a moment before saying, "I know how to handle things." He knew that with the couple's temperament, they wouldn't implicate innocent people. Those who do big things don't do it without calculations. He figured they would even be on good terms with the township officials.
Uncle Zhang took a sip of water from his bowl and said, "Let's leave it at that. We in the Zhang family aren't afraid of people, but we should act with a clear conscience and avoid gossip. We'll leave first. It's not convenient for us to talk to those people when they come. We haven't been here for over ten years and we have a lot to say. We don't want to join in the fun. We'll go back and rest first. Don't ask our two families to come over tonight. I'll ask your sister-in-law to bring you some roe deer meat to add to your dishes. You should also see if there's anything you need. If you don't have it, come to our two families and get it. Youngest, we're leaving."
Father Zhang followed him out. He also wanted to see where the old woman was and ask if there was anything he could do for her. It was a rare opportunity for her to come here, so he had to treat her well.
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