Chapter 1273 - 1145: Money Grab in Progress

Chapter 1273: Chapter 1145: Money Grab in Progress

After confirming with Zhang Guoqing, Zhou Jiao, without needing Miao Tianming to urge Heizi to find her, made an international call accompanied by Heizi.

Phone charges are ridiculously expensive.

It’s absolutely necessary though; time is money, and these days are equivalent to snatching money alongside financial giants.

This time, Zhou Jiao unhesitatingly withdrew the funds from gold futures and invested entirely in oil futures, knowing that the Iran-Iraq war was about to break out.

What surprised her was: this time her little cousin didn’t, like last time, repeatedly ask her to confirm or mention that oil prices were already a bit high.

But she did remember one thing.

Miao Tianming had already received her letter, saying he detailed everything in his reply. The letter should arrive this week, and she should keep an eye out for it.

So, let’s see what the reply says?

It’s really hard to explain everything clearly over the phone in a short time.

Moreover, although she was willing to spend the money, the people at the post office were not happy about it; didn’t you notice someone was staring intently at her and Heizi? For what?

It’s really crazy!

Zhang Guoqing listened to his wife’s grumbles, chimed in a few words, and asked about the issue he cared most about: "Has Xiao Ming found a manager?"

"Lawyer Xue has already been contacted to handle it. He said he would send a fax to Heizi in a few days for me to choose one, but I said forget it, it’s too troublesome. As long as he sees someone he likes, it’s fine."

"That’s good. Keeping an eye on the stock market could interfere with his studies." Zhang Guoqing didn’t say another thing; with a manager, his wife won’t have to work so hard; just a directive would suffice.

It seems the domestic situation is getting better and better, and international mail is arriving faster.

Not long after making the phone call, Zhou Jiao received an overweight international letter from Heizi.

——A thick stack of more than a dozen sheets of paper, besides his longing, also included a detailed settlement list. Of course, it subtly mentioned something else.

Her unacquainted Miao uncles had also gone crazy along with her, reportedly caught in a cash-earning frenzy, asking what she wanted and to watch for a big package before the new year.

Miao Lishan read the letter’s contents, flipped through it again, and laughed so hard she couldn’t close her mouth: "Didn’t dare to write down how much they earned in the letter; I guess they really made quite a bit."

Zhou Jiao nodded. They had money and it was easier for them to reinvest, unlike her, stuck domestically.

"Xiao Ming must be really accustomed there now; I wonder if he’ll come back to visit? Are university holidays abroad the same as ours?"

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a laugh, "He still has to take over his father’s company; he’ll be busier during breaks than in school. Besides, having just invested a sum, he definitely can’t return in the short term."

"That’s right; maybe your three uncles will still follow you this time."

Zhou Jiao nodded in agreement. It’s a given; though speculation doesn’t feel as secure as doing real business, who would turn down more money? Especially with sure-fire oil.

A family like the Miao Family, whose descendants are spread across the developed countries worldwide, naturally have the foundation and capital to know more financial people, possibly gaining more information resources.

Should she think about stepping out too?

Miao Lishan saw her daughter spacing out again while talking and nudged her, "What are you thinking about?"

Zhou Jiao came back to reality with a nudge and smiled, "Nothing much. Mom, have you seen Aunt Zuo recently?"

"What’s up? Does she have a situation? Isn’t she busy helping your second sister-in-law taking care of her kids? Oh right, is Juhua going back for the New Year?"

That was something Zhou Jiao hadn’t considered.

Normally she worked on weekdays, only visiting over the weekends. If she had other weekend engagements, she would find a weekday evening to visit with Zhang Guoqing.

When they visited, Zhang Guoqing really had no topics to chat about with Shi Tou, while she’d pick up the kids and have small talks with Aunt Zuo and Lin Juhua.

It’s still early for New Year, moreover, it wouldn’t be appropriate to ask Lin Juhua about New Year plans in front of Aunt Zuo, hence she wasn’t keen to bring it up.

"Aunt Zuo and the big sister-in-law of the Zuo Family take turns taking care of the kids, so she’s probably thinking of going back. Previously she could entertain herself with a vegetable plot in the yard, but with the current weather, even gardening isn’t feasible."

Thinking of Lin Juhua having a vegetable garden, Miao Lishan couldn’t help but laugh, "And you used to say your second sister-in-law was so lazy, afraid of doing too much work. How about now?"

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a smile, "People can change."

Speaking of Lin Juhua, Miao Lishan naturally thought of Old Zhang’s eldest son’s wife, "How’s Xiao Wu’s eldest sister-in-law doing now?"

Zhou Jiao frowned subconsciously, "Lin Juhua said before she came, she was busy with work every day, and on weekends, when Eldest Zhang visited his parents, they didn’t argue either."

Miao Lishan widened her curious eyes, "What does that mean? They’ve been apart for more than a year, and she’s not anxious? Is Ping’an’s uncle planning to live like this indefinitely?"

"Who knows?"

Zhou Jiao wasn’t willing to discuss these matters.

For Zhang Guoqing’s sake, if Zhang Guofu needed some money or encountered trouble at work, she was willing to help, but the relationship problems between this couple?

Haha... she didn’t care to interfere.

Even when the Ping’an brothers went home to visit their grandparents during summer vacation, she specifically instructed them to avoid mentioning this issue.

She feared her mother-in-law would be saddened by mentioning these issues.

If Eldest Zhang and his wife’s relationship was good, what more could her in-laws have to worry about in this life?

Not just her family, Zhang the Second’s life is going smoothly, not to mention Zuo You, the twins, whose families both got into provincial universities the following year.

Twenty years have passed, with each child and grandchild successful; Old Zhang’s family truly washed the mud off their legs.

Honestly, she couldn’t understand what her parents-in-law could hold onto.

Especially after hearing from May 1st that now only his second uncle and two aunts remain in the county town; once Little Tao gets into college next year, the kids and grandkids might all be gone.

She just wanted to buy a courtyard for the old couple in the provincial city, similar to the one they have in the county town. Firstly, to get away from Huang Cuilan, and secondly, Zhang the Second should be transferred to the provincial city after the new year.

See, how well she arranged everything.

The elderly couple could enjoy a peaceful old age, staying in touch with Zhao Dashan and the others.

On fine days, the old guys could have a small drink, and the old sisters could stroll around. When time allows, visit various scenic spots, gathering with their kids and grandkids on weekends...

Lives couldn’t be happier.

But they just flat-out refused!

She couldn’t comprehend what was so good about the county town.

Other than being a bit closer to Zhang Family Village, how could it compare to the provincial city, rich in historical attractions, or the presence of their children and grandchildren?

Zhou Jiao had to concede to her in-laws.

However, if they truly didn’t want to leave, she could only comply with their wishes, being filial—which is just about obeying their intentions and keeping them happy.

Just wondering if her godmother, Huang Hui Min, found a courtyard yet? In any case, sort out a courtyard first, no matter if the old couple lives in it or not.

Having taken away their beloved younger son, daughter-in-law Zhou Jiao felt a bit guilty. Now, all she could do was provide financially, making their lives more comfortable.