Beijing’s nightscape holds a unique charm. Having long stayed in a corner, now seeing the familiar Beijing again, even without the skyscrapers that ca later, a tropolis is still a tropolis, and the historical depth of this city is particularly rich.
Compared to the county town where pedestrians beco sparse once night falls, at this mont, street lamps illuminate both sides of the main road, buses, carriages, and crowds gather — December in Beijing has the flavor of the New Year.
Following Changping Street, the car quickly arrived at the military compound.
Regarding the much-talked-about military compound, Zhang Guoqing glanced quickly, which was not far from what he imagined.
Entering the compound, the car started to move slowly, while inside, Lin Lishan pointed to the passing buildings to introduce them, and Zhang Guoqing learned that both the Lin and Cheng families are located in small courtyards not far from the Zhou family — it seems his father-in-law has indeed been promoted.
He subconsciously looked at Zhou Jiao, and sure enough, saw her frown slightly before quickly returning to a calm look, gazing out the window.
As soon as the car stopped at the courtyard gate, the smiling Mr. and Mrs. Cheng, Mr. Lin, and a group of family mbers from the Cheng and Lin families appeared quickly.
Old Mrs. Cheng, upon seeing the child in Zhang Guoqing’s arms, skipped greetings and pulled Zhang Guoqing inside, "Let’s go inside first. The child can’t stand the cold."
Zhang Guoqing apologetically smiled at everyone, following the old lady’s lead into the living room.
Zhou Xiaozheng, holding Zhou Jiao, ca inside, "Is everyone waiting anxiously? The train was delayed for over two hours. Let’s go eat first, and chat while eating."
Facing the enthusiastic smiles around, Zhou Jiao busied herself greeting everyone. Upon entering, she saw a cradle placed by the living room sofa — the child was now lying there.
She smiled reassuringly, answering everyone’s questions while secretly observing the people. This ti, except for Mrs. Lin not appearing, the Cheng and Lin families in Beijing seed to have all gathered.
Beside her, Zhou Xiaozheng saw his daughter smiling, socializing with everyone. Seeing her surrounded, he quickly pulled her, preventing her from sitting down.
"Everyone, please sit down first. I’ll take Jiao Jiao and Xiao Wu to their room to drop off the luggage. Shanshan, help Auntie serve the dishes. Aunt, I’ll leave the child to you." After saying that, Zhou Xiaozheng imdiately took her to the East Wing.
Old Mrs. Cheng, seeing the father and daughter leave, nudged Zhang Guoqing beside her, smiling, "Go check out your room, your dad did it all himself. I’ll take care of the child, go quickly."
Zhang Guoqing shook his head and smiled, "My dad dotes on Jiao Jiao. Those two must have a lot to talk about, let them chat first. I’ll go later."
Mr. Cheng nodded with a smile, "Xiao Wu, sit and chat with us. How are your parents? Rember to invite them next ti."
"Exactly. They didn’t co this ti, make sure to bring your parents next ti," Mr. Lin imdiately added with a smile.
Zhang Guoqing quickly smiled, "They’re all doing well. Before coming, they asked to remind you not to forget to visit when you have ti."
"Rember to send a telegram after dinner to reassure your parents. I’ll introduce everyone to you, so you’ll know each other and connect more often in the future."
Zhou Xiaozheng took Zhou Jiao to the East Wing, showing her from the study to the bedroom, then pulling her to the wardrobe and opening it with a smile, "Look, Dad has prepared everything for you. You rest for two days, and I’ll take you shopping."
Zhou Jiao nodded enthusiastically. The entire East Wing was her domain. Her father had prepared everything carefully, which she loved, but she had important matters to discuss as well.
"Dad, is she sick again without coming? How’s the situation now? Have the matters from back then been investigated? You need to give so information so I know how to interact with them."
Zhou Xiaozheng didn’t want his daughter to worry about these matters. "So things are very complicated and can’t be explained briefly. We’ll talk after those people outside leave. As for her, hmm... Now her family is in trouble, she heard you’re coming, and conveniently fell sick."
"Hehe, are they setting the stage for to walk in? Tomorrow I’ll have Aunt accompany to find so clothes." Zhou Jiao was speechless, it was incredible how extre people could get.
Zhou Xiaozheng chuckled to himself. He knew his daughter took after him. He was curious about how Gu Ruyi would react when she t Jiao Jiao, who seed like a grandmother. Whether she was avoiding or trying to reclaim her dowry, intended to make a silent loss for the father and daughter, they would see whose tactics prevailed?
Zhou Jiao thought it was amusing too and shifted the conversation to ancestor worship and tomb visits. She and her father had communicated about this in letters, and now they were confirming it again.
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