Chapter 1252 - 1125: What Must Come Will Come

Chapter 1252: Chapter 1125: What Must Come Will Come

She should trust Old Lady Liu’s divination; she is destined to have blessings throughout her life, with three sons and five grandchildren. The children will be safe and sound.

"Since the beginning of spring this year, the military regions everywhere have held several exercises, and now the adjusted units are also starting to increase troops at the borders."

When Zhou Xiaozheng spoke to this point, he looked at his daughter’s tense expression and suddenly didn’t know how to continue the topic, seeking help by glancing at his son-in-law.

As a result, he was even more useless than his daughter, only holding onto his Jiao Jiao’s hand tightly.

For a moment, the three suddenly fell into silence, and finally Zhou Jiao sighed quietly and continued the topic, "Did Ping’an and the others go south during the summer vacation?"

Zhou Xiaozheng didn’t hold back when he heard this, "Yes. The purpose of the previous exercises was to select the best teams to send to the front lines."

Zhang Guoqing suppressed his inner irritation, looking worriedly at Zhou Jiao, "Our child is an academy student and doesn’t need to participate in the selection..."

Zhou Jiao interrupted him, forcing a smile and comfortingly patted him, "I’m fine. I gave birth to the children; can’t I understand their thoughts?"

Returning to her calm, Zhou Jiao smiled at her dad, "They have already seen blood, right?"

Zhou Xiaozheng, with pride in his eyes, nodded, "The three brothers took turns leading three missions, completing them with no casualties in their teams."

Zhou Jiao didn’t ask what the missions were, just felt a suffocating in her heart, but she couldn’t let the two men in front of her, who were feeling no better than herself, worry about her.

She smiled, "The children are all excellent. When they come back this time, I’ve already prepared myself mentally. We’ve always raised them from a young age, worrying they would walk this path, haven’t we? Now it’s good, the children have learned well, and it’s time for them to fly."

Zhou Xiaozheng could hardly bear to look at her smile, "Yes, they have always been my pride. I hope they live safely for a lifetime; no senior wants their child to go to the battlefield.

However, since they have chosen this path and become soldiers, the mission of a soldier is to shed blood and sacrifice when the country needs..."

"Dad, it’s not that serious."

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t listen any longer, couldn’t help but interject and interrupt.

If he let his father-in-law continue talking, he was really worried that his wife would be unable to bear the stimulation and faint.

For their three sons, Zhou Jiao had been anxious day and night, especially as time passed, he could sensitively feel her inner anxiety.

In terms of major righteous matters, his father-in-law was a worthy soldier. Even when facing his most cherished grandchildren, he didn’t flinch when it came to going to the battlefield.

But he and Zhou Jiao were different.

They both came from a peaceful era, especially Zhou Jiao, who initially dared not even watch a chicken being killed, let alone the fiery front lines.

They couldn’t learn to give everything for the country.

In agreeing to their sons going to the front lines, they did so out of respect for their children’s wishes and not wanting to hinder their future.

But fundamentally, he and Zhou Jiao were more certain about the safety of their sons; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so great.

His father-in-law could, in a time of national crisis, leave his wife and daughter, hide his name and serve the country undercover for seventeen years outside, forgive him for not being able to.

Interrupted by his son-in-law, Zhou Xiaozheng could only discreetly give him a look.

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t grasp the focus for a moment.

Of course, his focus was his wife, who instinctively disagreed, slightly shaking his head, then focusing on Zhou Jiao beside him.

Though his wife’s face still had a smile, her pulse on her wrist was very erratic, her fists clenched so tight that her fingers turned pale.

Zhou Jiao’s thoughts were swirling, not noticing the small gestures between her father and husband, wanting only to be alone quietly.

The three were dumbfounded, momentarily not knowing what to say further.

Once Zhou Jiao regained her composure, she stood up, smiled at them, and softly said, "Keep this from my mom for a while, I’ll go help my mom prepare some late-night snacks."

The father and son-in-law exchanged a glance, watching her walk out of the room and close the door.

Zhang Guoqing immediately looked at his father-in-law with grievance, "Dad, why do you say everything? You know how she thinks too much, worrying about everything."

Zhou Xiaozheng glared at him unkindly, "Like you, not telling her doesn’t solve anything? When the winter holiday arrives and Ping’an hasn’t returned, what excuse do you have then?"

Zhang Guoqing furrowed his brows, "Didn’t you say they would leave after the New Year?"

"What if there’s a temporary order? Haven’t you understood Jiao Jiao? She’s not as fragile as you think; better to let her know early for her mental preparation."

Zhang Guoqing secretly rolled his eyes. You think you understand! My wife, can’t I understand her? Does he dare to hit his father-in-law? His hands are itching, what should he do?

"Jiao Jiao is like a turtle, barely poking her head out, and then retracting it into her shell at a scare. She loves to consider everything and take care of others.

Other matters can follow her nature, but this can’t let her escape. Dad has his reasons for telling her these things.

Before the kids leave, don’t comfort her, don’t talk about following to the front line, disturbing her. When the kids are down in the unit, can you split yourself into several parts to follow?

This time, let her think deeply on her own. If she misses them dearly, with me, we can withdraw the kids at any time, put them in civilian positions at most.

Once the kids really are on the front line, this isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning of a soldier’s career, with more days ahead for her to worry over, too late to regret."

Zhang Guoqing stood there stunned at hearing this... was it all about forcing Jiao Jiao to make the final decision?

He could only sigh quietly: His father-in-law guessed most things right, but it was useless. According to his understanding of his wife, she wouldn’t forcibly demand the kids change for her own feelings.

Once Zhou Xiaozheng finished talking, he furrowed his brows, pinching between them, glimpsing his stupefied son-in-law and quietly sighed, casually changing the topic.

"Did you send a letter to your parents? This year you definitely don’t have time to return home."

Zhang Guoqing nodded and shook his head with tightly-knitted brows, his head slightly leaning against the chair back, lost in thought as he stared at his father-in-law, "Dad, what did you just say?"

Zhou Xiaozheng was momentarily speechless. He thought the silly child finally listened and responded, but why blindly nod and shake your head playfully? Couldn’t maintain calm.

After a moment of silence, he then raised his voice a little, "Quickly send a letter to your parents saying you won’t return this year."

This time Zhang Guoqing heard, "Okay. Dad, anything else? I want to check where Jiao Jiao is."

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at him speechlessly, then gestured for him to go out. Luckily he’s the son-in-law; if he were the son, he would’ve already broken his leg!

Jiao Jiao was just at home, needing no such tag-along presence. He had just painstakingly explained everything; it turned out to be in vain.