"Just stay put!"
“If it weren’t for the purpose of letting the four kids learn more, I would have kicked you out just now. Hurry up, I know my own situation. If the three of us work together, they will gain more experience.”
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo also sat down.
The three old men spent the whole afternoon talking about their methods for managing their subordinates. Everyone has their own way of doing things, and they're all different. But overall, their methods were quite good, similar to what Dad had described.
The children listened attentively and took notes from time to time.
Zhou Shixiong was satisfied with the children's attitude towards learning, believing that only in this way could they achieve success.
Zhang Hongmei stayed to the side and listened, and she learned a lot from it.
They talked for over two hours before finally going for a walk in the yard. They couldn't stay indoors all the time.
Zhang Shouyi returned home that evening. They weren't there; they must have been gone all along.
That night, the couple lay in bed, and Zhang Shouyi recounted what had happened that day.
"He has a meeting on Tuesday, you should go with him, but the children don't need to go."
"What?!"
"Well, if you don't want to, that's fine. I just want everyone to know you."
"Okay, then I can't teach anymore."
"Honey, if you don't want to go, then don't go. Make your own decision."
"Hmph! Since you've said that, what can I say? I'll go with him on Tuesday. Do you think I should give him some spiritual spring water, just a few drops? I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on."
"Give it to him. Doesn't he love your sliced soup? Then give him a drop on Monday. I don't think this will be very effective for him now."
"But at least it won't make him feel too uncomfortable."
"Okay, you can make the arrangements, but you need to protect yourself."
"I understand. I'll just put in one drop; the effect won't be noticeable."
After the couple discussed it, Zhang Hongmei yawned, shifted around, found a comfortable position, closed her eyes, and went to sleep.
Zhang Shouyi held his wife in his arms and closed his eyes. These days were not easy either.
The next day was Saturday. Liu Qiang and Chong Yu went back together. Zhang Hongmei was still worried, so she specially sent two nannies over, one of whom stayed to take care of Ma Li.
The three children stayed with Zhou Shixiong, just like yesterday. It seemed that Zhou Shixiong wanted to impart all his abilities to them.
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo also cooperated with him, putting his mind at ease.
Time flies. On Monday noon, Zhang Hongmei brought out a small bowl of sliced soup from the kitchen and handed it to Zhou Shixiong.
"Uncle, this is what I made for you. There's no share for them. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."
Zhou Shixiong actually had no appetite, but he couldn't bear to refuse Zhang Hongmei. So he took the spoon and ate a bite.
His eyes immediately lit up. "Delicious!"
He finished the bowl of soup clean, and sighed contentedly, "Hongmei, this food is still the best you can make. I feel much better now."
"Hehe, I'm glad you like it." Seeing Zhou Shixiong's expression, the others also ate more. At least the four children felt that the death aura on the old woman had lessened a lot. This must be because their mother gave them the spiritual spring water. But would their mother be in danger?
The four children glanced at Zhang Hongmei simultaneously, and seeing the smile on their mother's face, they knew their guess was correct. However, they all became wary. They couldn't let their mother be in any danger.
"Hongmei, come with me to the meeting tomorrow."
"Uncle, what can I do there?"
"Hehe, let them all recognize you. This leader's wife has already had four children, and there are still people who haven't seen her before."
"Uncle, you know I don't like to show off."
"This isn't about showing off, it's about letting them see us. It's just a matter of us, father and son, making an appearance."
"Okay, I'll go with you tomorrow."
"Okay, let Zhenye and the others stay at home. They are still young, so it's best if they don't show themselves."
All four children nodded; they really weren't curious about the meeting.
On Tuesday, the family had breakfast together, and the children practiced their martial arts in the yard, which made Zhou Shixiong happy. Zhang Shouyi drove away early. They only needed to arrive at nine o'clock.
Zhang Hongmei accompanied Zhou Shixiong to the car. They arrived at exactly 9:30. Their meeting had already been going on for some time.
Zhang Hongmei pushed Zhou Shixiong into the conference room. It was break time, but no one had left.
Everyone was stunned when they saw the two people who came in.
Some of the people there recognized Zhang Hongmei and were quite surprised. Why was the leader's wife pushing the big leader over?
Everyone came over to greet him, and Zhou Shixiong smiled and nodded.
A few minutes later, the meeting resumed. Zhou Shixiong coughed. "The main purpose of this meeting is for me to relinquish power, but I'd like to first explain why."
This is Zhang Hongmei, the wife of your leader Zhang Shouyi, and my granddaughter.
Regardless of what the people below thought, they all applauded.
Zhang Hongmei stood up and said, "It is a great honor to meet everyone on this occasion. I am Zhang Hongmei, and I hope you will take good care of me in the future."
After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking with a smile, she sat down next to Zhou Shixiong. She didn't want to say anything more, as she really didn't like this occasion, but she would still do what she was supposed to do.
What followed was a serious meeting, but Zhang Hongmei didn't listen attentively at all; instead, she tried to sense the thoughts of everyone present.
Only two people are not doing well; it seems Brother Zhang has already taken care of them. Good, that makes things easier.
Zhou Shixiong and his group persisted for two hours, and finally everyone took a group photo together. This was a rare opportunity.
Everyone could see that the top leader was nearing the end of his life and might not have another chance.
As soon as Zhou Shixiong got on the bus, he immediately closed his eyes, showing absolutely no energy, which startled Zhang Hongmei.
Dr. Sun took his pulse and said, "Don't worry, Madam, the leader is fine, he's just too tired."
When Zhou Shixiong got home, he was already awake. He was happy to see his four children waiting for him in the yard.
At noon, Zhang Hongmei made him a soup again, and she added a drop of spiritual spring water in the end, hoping to make him feel better.
In the afternoon, Zhou Shixiong was in high spirits and pulled Gu Chuanming and the other boy aside to explain tactics to the children. He even incorporated military strategy into the lessons, and the four children truly benefited greatly.
Life went on like this until the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. Today is the Little New Year, and the house is especially lively.
Zhou Shixiong's chef really pulled out all the stops, preparing a huge table full of delicious dishes. There were many people eating, including Liu Qiang, who didn't go to Liu Jingxiang's house this time.
Zhou Shixiong looked at the sturdy little boy and felt happy.
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