Chapter 1229 - 1102: Do You Think I Should Go Out for a While?

Chapter 1229: Chapter 1102: Do You Think I Should Go Out for a While?

The days of summer always seem endlessly long.

After a hurried night, there’s another long and scorching day. The blazing sun hangs high in the sky, remaining motionless for a long time.

The weather is unbearably hot.

The sun bakes the earth with its fierce rays, and there isn’t a single breath of wind all day. Even the trees within the mountain peaks droop spiritlessly without any vitality.

On a sweltering afternoon, not a single breeze stirs, and the cicadas cry out desperately, "Hot... hot..." Even ants are hard to find on the ground.

In the living room, National Day restlessly walked to the yard, pacing to the doorway, waiting expectantly under the shade until Zhou Jiao returned.

"Mom, is it going to rain in the next couple of days?"

Zhou Jiao chuckled and shook her head, "That’s something to ask the heavens. Why aren’t you inside enjoying the fan? It’s so hot outside."

National Day took the umbrella from her hand, held it up for her, while embracing her and leading her inside, lamenting, "Even the breeze is hot, it’s just a waste of money."

Zhou Jiao looked wordlessly at her son who was more than a head taller than herself.

Truly unaware of the blessings he has!

With an ice tray, an electric fan, and the ability to idle around and rest...

This level of comfort, is there anyone else in all of Huaxia who can enjoy it? She now suspects that before summer vacation, this child may have been skipping classes at school.

And the previous summer vacation when he went to the army...

Thinking of this, Zhou Jiao revealed a thoughtful smile. So, this is where the groundwork was laid for her to unravel—she was wondering why he disliked the heat!

"Hehe... Mom, a good man aspires to go far and wide, don’t you think I should go out and explore? Staying home all day reading, I’ll turn into a bookworm."

Zhou Jiao entered the living room silently, took a towel from the basin’s stand, and the water in the basin was icy—clearly, this child had placed ice cubes again.

She smiled quietly and cast a glance at her son.

National Day smiled ingratiatingly, "I don’t want to go to the beach for a vacation with them, nor do I want to remain home the entire summer, being alone at home is boring."

"Perfect timing, aren’t Shi Tou and the others going back to their hometown these days? Ask them to get an extra ticket, go back and spend a few days with your grandparents. I heard our home’s yard is planted with quite a few fruit trees."

"Mom, what’s there to see about fruit trees? The fruits haven’t even fully formed yet. Besides, if I go alone, there’s no company, and grandpa and grandma might still be in the provincial city."

"Mom, you’re so wise, surely you know where I want to go, right?"

How could Zhou Jiao not know?

Isn’t it just because she heard that Ping’an and Liu Yi are interning at the grassroots this summer? But she already has two sons who’ve become soldiers, and she doesn’t want the remaining son to be taken away someday.

Local university students are just fine.

The same university students, during summer vacation, some are enjoying romantic moments with their beloved, some are singing and talking passionately about the beautiful life...

But what about military academy students? What are her two sons doing right now?

Perhaps driving tanks over mountains, firing guns with precision, crawling and rolling under the blazing sun... Perhaps facing hardships she doesn’t know.

"Mom, since last winter, I haven’t gone down to the army for training, I wonder if I’ve regressed?" National Day said while observing her expression.

"I think, no matter what you do in the future, relying on others is unreliable, you should have good skills yourself. Look at grandpa, doesn’t he go out without worries?"

"And my three brothers have grown too far apart, my older brother and younger brother surely won’t play with me anymore. The more I think about it, the harder I feel."

Zhou Jiao paused for a moment as she heard this, then continued straightening the towel.

"My three brothers have never been separated for so long, I miss my brothers, and worry if they’re participating in dangerous projects, not being there to watch over them, and also worry about them being bullied."

"And my younger brother, whenever the twin brothers work together, luck always comes our way, I regret not going to military school. It would have been great if the older brother hadn’t gone..."

After National Day finished speaking, he glanced at her with a sidelong look, sighed dejectedly.

Whether the younger son’s words were sincere or not, it ultimately made Zhou Jiao somewhat waver in her heart, though outwardly she returned to the living room and sat down without changing her expression.

National Day rolled his eyes and followed behind, diligently pouring a cup of warm water for her and fanning her with a palm fan.

As soon as Zhang Guoqing entered, he saw his youngest son enthusiastically talking about interesting things to amuse his wife.

Recalling the child’s request during his morning run, he chuckled and shook his head.

"Dad, you’re back? Come and rest."

Zhang Guoqing looked at his eager son: "..."

"Mom, getting back to the point, see, Dad’s back too, he and grandpa also think I should train more with my brothers, aren’t you going to approve it?"

Zhang Guoqing’s eyes widened angrily. This brat! When did he ever agree to that? Aw man, his wife probably wouldn’t even let him cuddle tonight.

"I’m also going to oversee my brother, I can be your spy and dad’s as well, don’t you think?"

Zhou Jiao looked at her son with a half-smile, finally nodding, "Be careful outside."

Hearing this, National Day bounced up with joy, "Mom, I knew you were the best, and Dad, you’re the best dad. Oh, why am I so happy!"

Zhang Guoqing gave him a silent eye roll, suspiciously glancing at Zhou Jiao. In terms of understanding, he knew his wife’s thoughts the best, why let the tiger back to the mountain?

Seeing this, National Day ran to his side in fright, "Dad, look at all the sweat, don’t stink up Mom. Come on, your son will take you for a shower."

"Get lost."

"Your son’s being filial and you’re still unhappy? Let’s go, I’ll scrub your back." National Day hardily hugged him and pushed him towards the bathroom, "Dad, I’ve prepared the side with your favorite brand of wine that Mom loves..."

Watching Zhang Guoqing being half-pushed and half-pulled away by his son, Zhou Jiao laughed heartily. This stinky brat just feared she might change her mind, once she promised, would she even go back on her word!

Under the moonlight, with the atmosphere... well, quite nice, Zhang Guoqing watched Zhou Jiao sampling the gifts of filial piety from their son, "Wife, how come you’ve had a change of heart?"

"Today, seeing the child’s hopeful gaze, suddenly reminded me of some past events. I’ve always followed my own path according to my own thoughts, but why must I suppress the child’s wishes?"

The three sons never even went through a rebellious phase; they respect me as their mother, always considering the bigger picture. How can I justify using motherly love to suppress them?

Little tigers must be returned to the forest, only through trials of blood can they become successful; dragons must endure extreme conditions of the abyss to thrive under stormy skies.

And the little tigers in her family can only gain sharp claws and teeth through military training.

No matter what National Day’s intentions are?

He somehow said one right thing: no matter what you do in the future, relying on anyone is unreliable, you need good skills yourself.

Like her father, with so many guards around him, when it truly comes to life-threatening situations, somehow he’ll always have more chances than someone with no strength.

And like her husband, with his divine power and skills, doesn’t it put her at ease when he travels far?