Chapter 907: Chapter 780: There’s Always Someone Out to Get Me

Mr. Jiang often goes to work, really unaware of how popular that girl is. These are eggs; who wouldn’t want to keep them for their own men and children?

However, this trick is indeed smart. If you don’t accept them, it seems narrow-minded like you’re looking down on them. If you do accept, with a large quantity, one could be accused of bribery.

No matter the intention, they are giving openly for the world to see, walking a righteous path. Unlike those rats in the shadows trying everything to approach our foolish daughter.

That’s really despicable!

Old Mrs. Jiang chuckled, "The little ones in the Big Courtyard were overjoyed, after eating they chased Xiao Wu asking when the next baby would come?"

Mr. Jiang was silent for a moment, then asked, "Is no one gossiping behind their backs?"

"Gossip about what? This morning, Xiao Wu moved the eggs to the logistics department, stating they were everyone’s kind gesture, and they accepted them wholeheartedly, but couldn’t neglect the courtyard kids. In the end, the logistics department helped, providing each family with two red eggs."

Mr. Jiang shook his head with a smile, "They pulled this stunt, now which family’s daughter-in-law would dare to accept eggs during confinement? Those pregnant women will really curse."

"Humph," Old Mrs. Jiang gave a dissatisfied glance at her husband. "Curse what? Isn’t there a rule against receiving gifts? If the Zhou Family didn’t pull this drama, those many eggs would be real treasures secretly coveted by everyone."

After speaking, Mother Zhang sincerely added, "Those with a conscience won’t curse. In these years, who hasn’t eaten the meat beaten by Xiao Wu?"

Mr. Jiang began to understand why so many people would deliver eggs to the Zhou Family. Besides fostering relationships, it’s more about human sentiment. Zhang Guoqing indeed has won their hearts.

"Old lady, do you really like Xiao Wu?"

"Do I even need to say?" Old Mrs. Jiang stuffed a peeled egg to her husband, "That kid is so warm-hearted and sincere! After all, he’s a real down-to-earth child from the countryside."

Does Zhang Guoqing have any hint of a countryside child? His actions and demeanor...

Mr. Jiang didn’t bother to argue with his wife, instead recalled something just set aside. Since the Zhou Family takes the public path, why not follow suit?

With this decision, Mr. Jiang stopped pondering over the matter. In the evening, he planned to write a letter to his daughter, informing her about some Zhou Family affairs, extinguishing his foolish daughter’s ideas.

Then, find a crowded opportunity, hand the letter to the old political commissioner, the next step is up to the organization, also fitting the in-laws’ strategy.

As for how this matter will unfold, it’s not something this old man can meddle in.

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Mr. Jiang’s thoughts were yet to be revealed over time; currently, Zhou Xiaozheng was unaware, and Zhang Guoqing and his wife were even more oblivious of a behind-the-scenes person secretly plotting to topple the Zhou Family.

As Zhou Jiao and Zhang Guoqing were about to intern and be assigned jobs, wanting to suppress Zhou Xiaozheng, or rather, hinder the Zhou Family’s healthy development. This couple, representing the Zhou Family’s second generation, already sensed the impending storm.

But were they afraid? Inevitably, some people wanted to harm dear ones!

In a world where every position is contested, who wouldn’t want the opponent to move? Moreover, clear-sighted people understand that when this couple ascends, hoping for them to shift is better to strike first.

Even Lin Lishan, usually naive, understands these issues, let alone the other three crafty ones in the Zhou Family? The family continues living their lives in an orderly manner.

Facing all unknowns, one can only confront objects as they come and conceal problems. Otherwise, when faced with those enthusiastic and sincere familiar faces, how can you predict their good or evil intentions?

Zhou Jiao leaned back with a faint smile on the kang, Little Ping’an narrated fables to the twins entertaining himself, while nearby, Mother Zhang happily watched her grandsons.

The loving and warm scene in the bedroom brought a genuine smile from Zhang Guoqing upon entering. A loving mother, devoted wife, and happy children—what blissful harmony, was this not what he longed for?

His appearance interrupted Little Ping’an’s "bragging." Seeing his father, Ping’an stood up and ran forward, "Daddy, my two brothers are so smart, they don’t fuss when I tell them stories."

Zhang Guoqing bent down to pick up his eldest son, praising, "Really? My eldest son truly acts as a big brother—a model senior. You’ll take care of your brothers from now on."

"No problem, they’re my real brothers after all."

Mother Zhang laughed heartily at her grandson’s proud demeanor and boastful movement, unknowingly displaying his haughty nature, thinking her grandson was the greatest everywhere.

"Mom, second brother just sent a letter today. The letter is with dad, he said everything at home is fine, and for you and dad to enjoy yourselves here, no need to rush back..."

"This damned kid! It sounds like he doesn’t want us old folks to go back?" Mother Zhang laughed and cursed playfully.

"Not at all. He’s worried dad would go back and start working around the village, especially during the busy farming season."

After listening, Mother Zhang looked at her youngest son doubtfully and asked, "Did it also mention anything else? How about your eldest brother and sister?"

Aiyo, truly can’t hide anything from mom! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

With a smile, Zhang Guoqing replied, "Heard Xi Zi did well in exams, next letter should bring good news. And...oh right, when Second Aunt returned home, all the pregnant ones in the village were overjoyed."

"And what else?"

Zhang Guoqing initially didn’t want to mention his second sister-in-law and second sister’s pregnancy news but considering his dad would probably inform mom if he returned, he chuckled, "There’s another piece of great news."

Mother Zhang stepped forward, patting her youngest son, "Don’t be slow, spill it."

"Ah, don’t rush. You’re going to be a grandma and maternal grandma again." Zhang Guoqing barely finished when Mother Zhang glared at him, laughing, "Second brother says our family is prosperous, after the twins, both second sister-in-law and sister are pregnant again. Including the travel time of this letter, both of them coincidentally about two months along."

Hearing the household was expanding, Mother Zhang’s joy was apparent, "Silly boy, such big news not shared with mom first. Dad must’ve been overjoyed, did he come over?"

Zhang Guoqing shook his head, helplessly smiling, "He got hooked up with a few old men next to Old Man Tan in our alley courtyard, when I came over he said they planned to go fishing."

Nearby, Zhou Jiao who was listening to the mother-son conversation couldn’t help but laugh. What words did this guy use? Fortunately, they’re old men; if they were old women, wouldn’t her mother-in-law want to tear people apart!

Mother Zhang shook her head with a smile. That old man really knew how to have fun, playing everywhere he went.

"Mom, you haven’t been there; it’s so lively, my dad says it’s more fun than the Big Courtyard. Every night, retired old men and women from the surrounding alleys come out to the big tree at the alley’s entrance, drinking tea and listening to stories and opera. Early morning, the park is full of old men practicing boxing."

"Is it pushing watermelons again?"

Zhang Guoqing cracked up. How much does his mom hate his dad practicing Tai Chi!

Zhou Jiao chimed in, "Mom, you’ve been tired for a month, hurry over the next two days and relax. Let’s also take a look at how these elderly folks spend their retirement days under the Imperial City?"

"No way! You must stay confined for forty-five days. If I’m not at home, who will keep you in check? What interesting things are outside, just ask your dad when he returns."

Zhou Jiao persuasively responded, "How can that be the same? Their old fellows and us women can play together? Go and make a few old friends, so you’ll have company to shop with; wouldn’t that be great?"

Mother Zhang was a bit tempted but looking at the cradle with the twins and Ping’an, she still shook her head, "There will be plenty of time to play later, I’ll take this time to see more of my grandsons before returning."