Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo both remained silent. Zhou Shixiong's actions were understandable. After all, Xiao Manshan had been with him for most of his life.
"Wife, Xiao Manshan asked me if it was because of you."
"Of course I admit it. From now on, you'll be a femme fatale who brings ruin to the country."
"Hmph, I'll take that as a compliment. This isn't good for me, but it's not good for you either, is it?"
"Hehe, it doesn't matter, why would I care about those things?"
The two elderly people were speechless looking at the couple; they were really too carefree.
Zhang Shouyi grew a little anxious, pulled his wife to her feet, and the two elderly people tactfully left.
Back in the room, I put San'er and Xiao Si into the bathtub.
On the mountain, Zhang Zhenye and Zhang Ruifeng stood guard. They read books outside the gate to reduce the chances of being discovered.
Zhang Hongmei was very satisfied with her sons' caution.
Zhang Hongmei still couldn't refuse Zhang Shouyi, and after a foolish affair with him, she began her cultivation.
Three days passed just like that. When I went to school on Monday morning, I still felt the same atmosphere. Looking at the young faces, I felt that my mindset had also become much younger.
Kong Mingde found Zhang Hongmei during break time.
"You wouldn't come here without a reason, would you? Tell me, what do you want to see me about?"
"The school wants to organize a competition, so I'm leaving that to you."
Zhang Hongmei shook her head, "I really don't have time."
"How can you not have time? Aren't you usually free in the afternoons?"
"I've been setting up a logistics company lately, and there are just too many trivial things to deal with."
Setting up a competition is a good thing, but I really don't have the ability to do it.
"You don't have time for foreign languages, and you don't have time for computer science either?"
"A computer competition? This is a good arrangement. You can apply to the higher-ups to bring Cheng Guangxu and the others back."
“I’ve applied, but they probably won’t be back until October, so the competition can only be scheduled for November.”
"Principal, actually Kong Yushun's foreign language skills are also very good."
"It's alright. He recommended Dong Yuping to the school. What do you think?"
"Dong Yuping is alright too. She studied and lived abroad for several years and has no problems."
"Actually, I prefer Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong, but I received a notice from above that they will be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are about to establish diplomatic relations with the United States. I guess they are going to send them to assist Liu Jingze."
"I really don't know that."
Zhang Hongmei declined assignments from both schools, mainly because she felt they weren't suitable, and besides, it seemed like she wasn't in the mood for it.
"The three of us will come over to your house for dinner tonight."
"Okay, I'll go back and prepare this afternoon."
That evening, Kong Mingde, Zhao Changlong, and He Chuanyong came to the compound together.
As soon as he entered the living room, Zhao Changlong began to complain, "Living in this place is so annoying."
"Shut up, you're such a busybody." Gu Chuanming glared at the loudmouth.
"I didn't say anything wrong, that's exactly right."
Zhang Hongmei laughed from the side, "Uncle Zhao, I think so too, but I'm used to it now."
"Please, all three of you, have a seat. We'll have donkey meat tonight. They say dragon meat in heaven and donkey meat on earth, would you like to try some?"
"My daughter is the best. Some people might have food, but they might not be willing to share it with me."
Gu Chuanming didn't even bother to acknowledge him.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, He Chuanyong finally spoke, "Old Chief, Xiao Manshan's men found me the day before yesterday."
"oh?"
"He gave me his letter, firstly saying that I hadn't helped him, and secondly, he wanted to entrust his three granddaughters to me to raise."
"Oh? It seems Shouyi went easy on you."
Zhao Changlong was unusually serious. "Girl, what exactly happened? I've read the letter. It means that because of you, Shouyi doesn't care about the life or death of this old minister?"
"Hehe, Uncle He, you agree?"
He Chuanyong shook his head. "You caused such a scene at the military headquarters. I know he has a lot of opinions about you. How could I agree to that?"
"Hongmei, what's the reason? What did he do to offend you?" Kong Mingde was also puzzled. He had known Zhang Hongmei the longest and knew her very well. There was no way that the situation Xiao Manshan described could happen.
"Uncles, how should I put it? It's just that I know about Xiao Manshan's despicable thoughts, which is why I look down on him."
The three looked at the girl with suspicion. Although Xiao Manshan was stubborn and self-willed, his character was still acceptable.
Seeing the three people's puzzled expressions, Zhang Hongmei spoke frankly. This way, many people would know about her persistence.
"Xiao Manshan has designs on Zhenye and the other three, and wants his three granddaughters to seduce my child."
The three of them were startled. What was going on? Zhenye and the others were only eight years old.
"Hongmei, are you overthinking this?"
“Uncle He, I’m particularly sensitive about this matter. No one should even think about messing with my son, not even Zhou Shixiong. It’s my fault for not making him suffer for the rest of his life,” Zhang Hongmei sneered.
At this moment, Zhao Changlong suddenly burst into laughter. "That's right, that's my daughter. That's how she should be. They've all gotten too big for their britches and don't know their place anymore."
The other two looked at this guy speechlessly; his ideas were always so unconventional.
"Uncle Zhao, offending me might not be a big deal. I can forget about it quickly, and at most I'll just ignore them."
But if anyone tries to harm my son or family, then they will fight me, Zhang Hongmei, to the death.
"Yes, yes, that's how it should be. Hongmei, let's discuss something. I don't have any granddaughters, but I have a few rascals. Two of them are about the same age as Zhenye and the others. How about we send them to live with Zhenye and the others?"
"Uncle Zhao, Zhenye and the others came back after only a few years. The four of them were still thinking about going to high school."
"Oh, I was thinking of cultivating brotherhood between them from a young age. Oh well, they'll have time to get along in the future."
"Yes, the four of them plan to come back to high school when they are twelve."
"Goodness, another child prodigy?"
"That's not quite right. It's just that their education was faster and didn't follow a step-by-step approach."
"It's alright. When we get back, I'll have those brats intensify their training. We may not be smart, but we can handle our physical strength."
"Uncle Zhao, if you're interested in businessmen, you can send over a few of them, and I can make the arrangements."
"You said five would come tomorrow. They're all younger members of the family, so don't worry, their character is impeccable."
"Okay, I can make plenty of arrangements."
"Haha, who would turn down money? If I had the chance, I'd love to escape poverty and become rich."
"Okay, let them learn for a while first. Once they are able to work independently, I will give them a chance."
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