Chapter 1310 - 1182: Little Schemes

Chapter 1310: Chapter 1182: Little Schemes

"No! Really, there’s no secret task this time!" Zhang Guoqing immediately denied it, "Tonight, right in front of Ping’an and Liu Yi, he openly said he won’t pursue a military career in the future."

Zhou Jiao propped herself up, suspiciously gazing into his eyes.

"Really, I even asked him if he accepted any secret tasks privately. He said both of his brothers have joined, and there’s no need for him to worry the family."

Zhang Guoqing unabashedly looked at his unaware and undressed wife, "Also, he said he’s not interested in the secret service or anything like that."

"How reliable do you think that is?"

"Quite reliable, at least ten out of ten. Dad also said if May 1st really received a task, he wouldn’t be able to hide it from him."

Zhou Jiao felt relieved and collapsed onto him, "That’s good. That’s the only thing I’m worried about. Although the child is smart, there are many capable people in the world."

Zhang Guoqing patted her back, "Don’t worry, even if it’s not us, Dad will keep an eye on him. As if you didn’t know how much he spoils the youngest."

Although Zhou Jiao’s heart dropped significantly at his words, she felt the matter wasn’t that simple, especially hearing that their son might go to Yale University.

What kind of university is that, majoring in politics and economics?

But since even Zhang Guoqing said so, Zhou Jiao could only believe it for now, "Alright! Remember to remind him not to stand out in foreign schools, a Nobel prize or anything like that won’t suit him."

"Anything else?"

"No need to worry about language exchange or money, it’s all hard to say for now. Anyway, there’s time before he goes abroad, I’ll mention it whenever it comes to mind."

"Okay." Zhang Guoqing was silent for a while, then thought for a moment and asked, "What about the overseas investment?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao furrowed her brows, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I don’t intend to let our son get involved, at least not in the short term for a year or two. It’d be too risky for our son to get involved abroad, and if anything goes wrong, it won’t bode well for his future development."

Zhang Guoqing agreed with her idea. Even though these matters would certainly be entrusted to their youngest son in the future, the time is not appropriate now.

"You’re right to think so. The security agencies abroad are nothing to underestimate, but no need to be too nervous, as long as he doesn’t get involved with Efra, he should be fine.

For now, follow your plan, don’t reveal it to him yet, let him understand the foreign situation before deciding. Step by step, for the next few years let Xiao Ming handle it, as for the future, we’ll talk about it then."

Zhou Jiao knew his plan was right. Since they decided, they should keep to the original plan. Maybe let May 1st meet Lawyer Xue.

He should at least take a look at foreign properties.

And the Zhang Family in Hong Kong...

She knew Zhang Guoqing always wanted to inquire about them, but unfortunately, there were too many people coming and going without anyone trustworthy. Should they let May 1st find someone to investigate?

Feeling timid near home... he should be in that mood now, otherwise, he would have mentioned it tonight. Maybe he’s afraid his relatives from the previous life don’t exist, or maybe can’t recognize them even when faced with them?

Zhou Jiao sighed quietly, her cheek rubbed against his chest, humming a lullaby softly.

Her?

She is most eager to find out about Wang Baiwan’s offspring in the county town, where they’ve ended up in the world, whether that necklace randomly expanding space is a family heirloom or happened upon by chance? Or does the deceased matriarch of the Wang Family have some connection with the Zhang Family in Hong Kong?

Knowing May 1st is going abroad, Miao Lishan has become busier lately. Of course, she used to be busy with work during office hours, but now?

Before dusk, none could see her!

Zhou Jiao guessed her mom had become a regular at the Friendship Store, perhaps even more. Seeing her start "pairing up" with Cheng Ruzhu reveals how often these two have been shopping joyously!

And Cheng Ruzhu is particularly excited.

Besides liking May 1st, the sweet-talking junior, her little son Wen Yu and Cheng Family’s third grandson Cheng Shao’an also have gotten government-sponsored study abroad opportunities.

Cheng Shao’an is the youngest son of Eldest Cheng, Cheng Sijin, whose parents are now in the Southwest Military Region, naturally, it’s Cheng Ruzhu, the aunt, who should handle the preparations.

But Miao Lishan also wouldn’t neglect it.

Old Mrs. Cheng and Mr. Cheng have passed, yet the sentiments remain, as Cheng and Zhou family ties deepen since the elder’s passing, Zhou Xiaozheng has been taking more care of the two cousins.

With Zhou Xiaozheng supporting the Cheng Family, for two decades, while other families were either relocating or leaving the fringe, his family safely weathered the crisis.

According to history, with Zhou Jiao’s feeble "big figure" list — Beijing’s Cheng Family might have perished ten years ago.

That’s the terror of butterfly effects. It lightly flapped, even the Yi Family’s Yi Zhe, who should have long passed away, is still breathing in the South.

This was due to fearing that Zhang Grandpa from the previous life would be swept away, Zhou Jiao dared not trigger much change. Even for a period, she feared her unintended actions might sweep Uncle Deng away too.

That would be a sin!

Luckily, an invisible hand within fate manages the world, ensuring historical trajectories remain unaltered.

She knew her abilities were limited, nor did she dare dream of her father reigning supreme alone, with great responsibility comes great burden.

Things are great as they are now.

With influence, they aren’t casually bullied, and with money, they maintain dignity. Like this moment, she outright rejected the offer of a year-long government-sponsored study abroad.

She understood the preciousness of such an opportunity, also why it was given to her.

Yet, she wilfully turned down the kindness, without any gossip saying she’s ungrateful, nor would anyone give her a hard time.

Rather than spending a year abroad, she preferred staying with her family. Especially her father, already in his sixties, every day spent together is a day less.

Whether out of deep love for her father or reluctance to depart from loving personal affairs, she genuinely didn’t see the appeal of going abroad.

The future belongs to her son’s generation; she’d rather quietly remain a beloved daughter and loving wife.

"No ambition!"

Faced with Hu Xiaohui’s "disappointment," Zhou Jiao chuckled joyfully.

She wouldn’t say during a year abroad, she couldn’t return domestically, nor visit another country to see her son, not bothering to concoct excuses for rebuttal.

Since you haven’t walked my path, how could you know my joy? What’s honey to me is arsenic to someone else.

Being carefree and living her life is better than anything else.

"So, does that mean you won’t participate in the next mission?"

"I’m a dang member, I’ll obey any national arrangements."

Hu Xiaohui snorted disdainfully, "Just singing high praises."

Understanding her personality, Zhou Jiao smiled nonchalantly, "Okay, what else besides coming to disparage me? Stop! No evading the point!"

Hu Xiaohui quelled her amusement, gazing seriously at her, "If I tell you Qing Lin wants to go abroad, would you believe it?"