Chapter 137 Confidence

Zhou Jiao watched her father dismiss her mother. Zhou Jiao looked at him curiously, and saw his father carefully looked at the window, and then raised his finger to let her be quiet. Being mysterious, Zhou Jiao covered her mouth and dared not laugh out loud.

Zhou Xiaozheng took off his military overcoat, and he didn't know how he did it, so he tore open the corner of the overcoat, felt it left and right, and took out a stack of deposit slips. And found a small handful of diamonds under the two trouser legs. Then she took off her shoes, and took out a small handful of diamonds from the heel. Zhou Jiao looked at them curiously, her dad was a special worker/he was used to it, and they were found everywhere.

"Quick, put it away first. Don't let anyone know, even Zhang Guoqing can't tell. Your mother can't tell, even your uncle doesn't know. Dad will keep it for you. Some goals are too big to hide. "

Zhou Xiaozheng asked her to put it away in a hurry, and was still staring at the door when his voice fell to the ground.

Zhou Jiao immediately picked it up and put it in her underwear pocket, and pressed it with her hands. He whispered in his ear and said, "Dad, does this count as your private money? Dad, you didn't give birth to me any younger brothers and sisters outside, did you? Dad, let me tell you secretly, my mother also saw it I just gave the money, but also asked me not to tell anyone, you are really a good couple with a tacit understanding. Ha ha."

Zhou Xiaozheng patted her on the forehead lightly when he heard this, and said jokingly: "Your uncle always follows me, and I still have the heart to find someone else. With you around, it is impossible for Dad to find you a stepmother. Besides, your mother is a fool, she I have been looking for me all this time, I know it, but I don’t understand even after being reminded, so I still look around, your uncle is so angry that he can only scold his father.”

Zhou Jiao smiled at him triumphantly, turned around and took out the wooden box given by her grandma from the drawer under cover. Open the wooden box and pour out the contents. Carefully open the box, turn it to the end and take out the backing paper, revealing the engraved == sign.

"How about it, are you smart? It's just that Xiao Wu found out. Did Mom tell you how Xiao Wu found out? It's just that I got it for too short a time, and my grandma secretly gave it to me when I got married. At that time, I had to go Shanghai is looking for you, try your luck, look for clues, maybe you will be found. Xiao Wu said that you must come back at the end of the year, and also explained the reason, so I can rest assured. Dad, I found you a smart son-in-law."

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, and said: "It's really smart. He is very observant. Your grandfather praised him many times. He has a very good impression of him. Dad doesn't like that he is a smart person. You just need an honest person who can do everything. It's better to follow your orders. Smart people are troublesome, but if you are more ambitious, you will be even more wronged. Dad originally planned to wait for you to grow up, find an honest one for you, who has no big skills, and spoil you. You have Dad's support You know, I am smart, and I am not afraid of anyone. But there is a reason for everything, without Huang Zhaodi, he would not be able to marry you. But you are a smart person, haha"

Zhou Jiao quickly comforted him, "Dad, don't worry. I decided to marry him after careful consideration. I know him well. He is more orthodox and decent. You will know if you pay more attention during this time."

"Well, I look upright today. Besides, no matter how much trouble you have in the future, you are not afraid. Dad is here. Dad will never leave again. You just need to be good and come as you want. There is a chance for these certificates of deposit SH just took it, and kept the rest for now, and we’ll talk about it when we have a chance. It doesn’t matter if you’re careful. Spend whatever you want, there’s no need to be low-key.”

"Dad, is this house in Shanghai still there? Did you buy me a 10-year-old floral dress in it? I just want to see what gifts are there."

"Hehe, Dad secretly prepared it. I bought you a two-storey small building. The outside of the house looks very ordinary, but upstairs, Dad opened up everything. The two rooms are beautifully decorated. Inside the room, there is a piano bought by the priest, There is the little white dress you wore when you were 10 years old, red leather shoes and some floral skirts. It’s a pity that you can’t wear the little dress now. You have to go and see it when you have time. Dad, just in case, there are many on the second floor There are a lot of dollars and things hidden there. The house was watched by a couple of elderly people who are lonely. I saved the life of his old lady. Tell him, when my daughter grows up, he will listen to my daughter when he comes to see the house.”

Zhou Xiaozheng recalled that at that time he was thinking that his Jiaojiao must be very beautiful, like a princess.

"When you were five years old, I happened to pass by the Northeast, and I wanted to see you. I disguised myself as a beggar and wanted to see you, but I was afraid that people I knew would recognize me. Because I was short on time, I waited for you at the bridgehead. I saw it, but I was even more worried.

I always thought that your mother would take care of you by herself, and even if she couldn't take care of you according to your mother's temperament, she would definitely hand you over to your grandma. Our family is rich, so we are not afraid that your grandma will not take care of you, and we are not afraid that you will be wronged. I will come back in a year or two.

Who knew that your mother always thought that I was not dead, so she would rush to find me and throw you to your grandpa. After seeing you, I secretly compared those five-year-old children after I went back. I felt more and more that you were thin and only three years old, so I tried my best to hint at your mother. But she is dumber than a pig, your uncle helped to think of many ways.

Later, I couldn’t do anything about it, so I secretly prepared the house and told the two old people to look for you secretly and take you to Shanghai when you were 18 years old and hadn’t come to the house. I think if I sacrificed myself, you can't survive in the countryside, so you can go back to Shanghai and have your own house, plus the courtyard in the capital. You will never be helpless, but you never thought that you would be forced to marry in the end. "

Zhou Jiao saw that his father was not reconciled to her getting married. Sure enough, the father-in-law and son-in-law are rivals in love. Unlike her mother, this mother-in-law is satisfied with Zhang Guoqing.

"In the summer when I was 10 years old, I couldn't take it anymore. I missed my mother. After trying to please my grandfather to give me a chance, I called my mother and said that I would go to her, but my mother refused. At that time, my heart was very cold. I feel that no one in this world cares about me anymore, and when I was young, they all told me that my mother doesn’t want me, and I don’t have a father. I have received her letter for six years, but I haven’t opened it or replied to it.

After giving birth to a child, I found out that you were still alive. I took it apart and looked at it, thinking about how to get out of the confusion, and looking at the people around me again, only to realize that it wasn't my mother who didn't want me. She has been repeatedly saying in the letter that you are still alive, and she will follow your footsteps to find your existence. Looking at those hints, I knew it wasn't that she didn't love me. It's just that her belief in living is to find you. So I don't blame my mother, but I still blame my grandpa from the bottom of my heart. Why did he acquiesce when the family said this.

I have learned many things since I was three or four years old. I know how to read people's eyes and know which people are sincere to me or fake. The only friend is Xiao Wu, the only one who would say to give me half of my mother, and the only one who would secretly stuff eggs for me. When I was most helpless, he said that he was not going to be a soldier anymore, if he left like you, then who else would love me as much as he does. That's when I decided to marry him. In fact, I could go to Beijing for help by myself, but I never thought of relying on others, even if it was my grandfather. So, Dad, don't worry, I know it all. "

Zhou Xiaozheng exhaled lightly, patted her head, and said: "Well, fortunately, the result is not too bad. This time when Dad comes back to help you arrange it, you go to the county town to live by yourself. It's far away from here, you can live as you want. How do you live? There are too many people in the village, and those who live better will be jealous. From now on, when Xiaowu goes to work, you can stay at home and do nothing. It doesn’t matter if you fail the exam. Dad will take you directly to the capital. Let's go. Dad will be very busy in the past two years. When you return to Beijing, our family will be free.

The household registration will also be moved back to the county seat for you this time. It doesn't matter when you want to change your household registration and return to Beijing. Your mother and I both have household registrations in the capital, and you still have a yard there. I have inquired about it, no problem.

Dad has arranged for you this time. You can take care of your body at home with peace of mind, but you can't be so disrespectful to your body. I'll buy you a clean place that is not too big, it is more convenient for shopping, and it is better to have a guard for safety, and I will spare you a sunny room as a study. You can read books in it, embroider in it, and make you an inner and outer bedroom like this. How about it? Is there anything else to add? Tell Dad about it. "Zhou Xiaozheng looked at her after finishing speaking, waiting for her request.

Zhou Jiao nodded happily, and said, "Dad, do you still have money? It doesn't have to be so good, it's just a transition period. Tell me if you are short of money. And I have money too. My mother gave me six years' rent , I still have yours, the money given by the army, plus Xiaowu’s private money, I don’t need money.”

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded thoughtfully, and asked in a low voice: "Your grandma didn't ask your mother to bring you money? Is it the rent and your mother secretly gave it to you? Oh, then if you are with your mother, then you don't know After my accident, all the money in our family was in the hands of your grandma, which is quite a lot. It’s a bit strange that your mother didn’t bring it over. The deposit receipts I gave you are all in the capital, and you can’t get them here. Think carefully, don’t Say nothing to your mother foolishly. Your mother has no intentions and is very innocent."

Zhou Jiao knew it as soon as she heard it, and she probably didn't hand it over to his father when she came back this time. She still overestimated the Lin family, "Dad, do you have any money? I heard from my mother that grandma saved it for her."

Zhou Xiaozheng's eyes darkened, and he smiled at her with an unpredictable expression: "She said to save it, so let's save it. This time Dad came back to make up the salary before, and Dad saved it all for you. Your uncle has not been paid until now." It’s better to leave it to your grandma. You’ll know when you meet the old lady. She thinks she’s from a rich family. Your aunt looks like her. Your mother and your grandpa are very similar.”

Zhou Jiao winked at his father and said, "I understand. Dad, your mother-in-law and Xiaowu's mother-in-law are of different natures."

"Hehe, ghost girl. Who is outside, come in quickly."

As soon as the voice finished, Lin Lishan and Zhang Guoqing came in carrying noodles with two poached eggs on top. Zhou Xiaozheng took the bowl and chopsticks and ate them without restraint, very fast.

Lin Lishan ate the noodles and said, "Brother Zheng, Xiao Wu's father and mother were going to wait for you for lunch, but I refused. Let them make their own arrangements and have a few drinks with him in the evening.

Brother Zhang was going to come in, but later he said that you should have a good chat with your father and daughter, and then chat with you at night, saying that you are very good at hunting pheasants, you can kill pheasants by pulling a stone with a slingshot, and that you will go up the mountain to hunt pheasants together , let you finish your work, and take your old buddies up the mountain together. It turns out that you have known your in-laws for a long time. "

Zhou Xiaozheng listened and nodded, "Second brother Zhang is the fiercest hunter in this area. His father, Grandpa Xiao Wu, heard that he would trap wild animals just by looking at footprints. All three brothers in his family can hunt.

In the early years, their father and son took us boys to hunt in the mountains. After a while, the mountain will be closed due to heavy snow, and the village should organize hunting in these few days, Xiao Wu, is it just these few days?

Zhang Guoqing brought a bowl of white fungus to Zhou Jiao, and listened to their conversation, "Dad, you still remember that you will go to the mountains for a few days. Mom, you will go out for hunting for several days. It is held in the village every year. Sometimes several days All the villages will gather together to go up the mountain, which is very grand.”

"Then I have a chance to take a look this time. Last time I came, the time was too rushed. Jiaojiao, don't even think about going out. You can see whatever you want next year." Seeing Zhou Jiao blinking, Lin Lishan refused . Pretending not to see her pitiful appearance, she quickly turned her head away for fear that she would soften her heart.

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at his daughter's small appearance, and shook his head amusedly, this child...

"Xiao Wu, are you free today?" Zhou Xiao was observing him, and found that the child was just talking to them, and his eyes were always focused on Jiaojiao and Ping An. When his daughter made a move, he took it naturally, just as the father-in-law said, the two had a tacit understanding, looking at his daughter with a smile and tenderness in his eyes, without any impatience. Well, not too bad, as the survey did.

Zhang Guoqing didn't dare to perfunctory his father-in-law. Don't think he didn't see it, he has been paying attention to his every move, and is criticizing him, this old man is definitely a daughter-in-law. Staring at him covetously, one unsatisfactory will probably take away his daughter and grandson.

"Dad, I'm fine today. A few days ago, I took leave to build a house and even go to work. Tell me if you have anything to do." Zhang Guoqing said seriously.

Zhou Xiaozheng finished the noodles in two or three mouthfuls, took out the handkerchief in his pocket and wiped his mouth, "Okay, I have time to do business with me these few days. Shanshan, you can take care of your daughter, and I will take you to see the child after I finish my work." Grandma, look at the county seat."

Zhang Guoqing nodded, immediately took out his clothes and pants and went out. He understood that his father-in-law was impatient, and he was probably in a hurry to go out.

Lin Lishan watched Zhang Guoqing leave, and gave her husband a blank look, "Take it easy, this child is not bad, don't stare. This is your son-in-law, not your soldier."

"I know, I have to take good care of this kid, so I just took advantage of it. Not everyone can marry my daughter, but it's a pity that I came back late." Zhou Xiaozheng sighed in a low voice full of regret.

Zhou Jiao's mother and daughter laughed out loud, afraid of his embarrassment, so they suppressed their laughter.

Zhou Jiao's heart is warm. Her father puts her in his heart and thinks that his daughter is the best in the world, so he is afraid that she will be wronged a little. But she wasn't worried that Xiao Wu would fail his father's test. Outsiders didn't know about the two of them, but when they saw her marrying him, no one understood that they had gone through two lives.