Chapter 1210: 1083: Telegram

Delicate snowflakes gently sprinkled the courtyard, with soft lighting falling on a beautiful silhouette under the eaves. Who is this person with a flower-like smile? Zhang Guoqing, who had just returned home after an evening of socializing, couldn’t help but smile at the sight and quickly stepped onto the thin layer of snow carpet in the yard to come forward.

"Wife."

"Yes."

"Hahaha..." Zhang Guoqing took off his gloves, squeezed her hand, and embraced her, saying, "Really a silly wife, if I come back late in the future, just rest first."

"I can’t relax until I see you."

Zhang Guoqing leaned close to her ear, "Me too; tonight will be an unforgettable night."

Zhou Jiao glanced at him playfully and then smiled softly, "Hmm, there will be a surprise."

Just as Zhang Guoqing was about to start teasing, he stepped into the living room and saw his smiling sons, realizing he missed the chance to make his little wife blush.

So this two-story small building is still too small!

"Why aren’t you resting yet?"

"My grandpa and grandma are not at home; we weren’t at ease leaving mom alone downstairs."

Zhang Guoqing looked approvingly at his three sons, "Very good!"

May 1st cast a speechless glance at his brothers, thinking, we’re still the little babies here.

Ping’an smiled, "Dad, a telegram came from home."

Zhang Guoqing followed his son’s gaze to the coffee table, and sure enough, it was a telegram.

"You read it first, I’ll go make some noodles."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoqing immediately held her back, "No need, I didn’t drink much, just ate some dishes, so I’m not hungry now."

"Dad, who were all there tonight?"

Zhang Guoqing raised his eyebrows, "Don’t worry, I kept three steps away from all females tonight. It was just a group of old men; I couldn’t bear to take my wife out."

May, hearing this, looked surprised, "Did you get it wrong? Doesn’t everyone say mom is dad’s life, and we brothers come after?"

Zhang Guoqing glared at him with feigned annoyance, "Enough, don’t play tricks in front of your dad. Your little tricks are nothing; you’re playing what’s left from my old games."

Zhou Jiao glanced at him with amusement, "No blame on him for worrying. Aunt Yi just left not long ago, and I heard one of your friends’ sisters would be joining them."

Zhang Guoqing frowned slightly, "Who said these things to her? It was just Square, Sha Gen, and Da Pao talking about guns and comrades, and Young Master Li and others who may be love talkers, but they came for meetings this time. Even if there were women, they wouldn’t dare bring them in front of me."

"It’s supposed to be some of her good sister; she didn’t mention a name, and I didn’t ask. It’s just those little secrets between women that aren’t worth much, given her intelligence."

Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing laughed out loud, "This Da Yi guy nearly brought down the grape trellis in the backyard. He must give you a big gift for this."

May curiously sidled up to him, "Dad, have you heard Uncle Da Yi mention who is so bold to try something on him?"

Zhang Guoqing glared at him, "Kids, how do you understand everything?"

"Dad, I’m about to be a college student."

"Haha, did you go to that small ballroom in the northern city?"

May stared wide-eyed in surprise, his finger trembling as he pointed, "Dad, you know that place? Did you go there? How do you know so clearly? Are you being fair to mom?"

Zhang Guoqing promptly looked at Zhou Jiao, "Wife, don’t listen to this mischievous kid’s provocations; my feelings for you are as clear as day..."

Zhou Jiao can’t stop chuckling, "Alright, you two stop acting."

"Hahaha..." Zhang Guoqing pointed at May sneaking away, "You brat, run, you run, let’s see where you run to, dare to joke about your old man."

Ping’an and Liu Yi exchanged a smile, quickly bounced up, and dashed over to catch their younger brother, "Oh, you actually know about the small ballroom?"

"Brother, let’s use the whip and serve him family discipline."

"Brother, I’m innocent."

Zhang Guoqing leaned close to Zhou Jiao and softly explained: "That so-called small ballroom is actually a place where their young group gathers."

Zhou Jiao picked up the telegram and handed it to him, glanced at him playfully, then looked at the boisterous children, shaking her head with a smile, "Alright, time to talk about the main issues."

The telegram’s main message was: Zhang the Second asked him to help rent a small courtyard near the school first, and he would lead his parents and children to Beijing on the 28th of this month.

"Dad, I have already asked around. But be prepared, housing is very tight now, especially not many large courtyards in the school district."

"Dad, Brother Shitou and his folks are staying at the school, why spend money?"

"Grandpa and grandma may stay for long this time. Uncle is meticulous and probably considered staying at our house inconvenient, taking this opportunity to remind Dad."

Zhang Guoqing worriedly patted his forehead, "Kids, can we get to the point? It’s late, time to rest early."

May imitated him and also patted his forehead, "Dad, we are in a dilemma. Grandparents are coming, should we stay with them or with grandpa?"

Zhang Guoqing took a close look at his three sons.

May was startled, grabbing his brothers on both sides, "Dad, make sure you don’t come up with a bad idea to separate us three brothers!"

Zhang Guoqing rolled his eyes at him, "In a few days, you will all go to school."

"Hehe, isn’t mom still here? Why not persuade grandpa and grandma to live with us, then mom won’t be exhausted running back and forth."

Zhou Jiao lazily leaned on the sofa, watching her three sons’ expressions with amusement.

Zhang Guoqing surveyed the surrounding rooms and then looked up at the ceiling. Living together? How could they think that! His mind would need to be boggled to act as a sandwich.

"Your mom is first my wife, then your mom. How can I not love her? Alright, let’s wait for your uncle to come and discuss this; nothing is clear yet."

"Try to find a suitable courtyard near the three university areas as best as you can; rent if it fits. We will talk more when we see your grandma. If she really needs to stay permanently, I’ll arrange it."

Sound understand the musical notes.

The Ping’an brothers nodded happily upon hearing this.

It’s good that their dad quickly made a decision. They just worry he might be dragging his feet, talking about how the elderly need caring and should be nearby.

Taking care of them?

Wouldn’t mom end up on the frontline?

Could grandpa endure it, and wouldn’t the family be in an uproar then?

Whatever happens, it’s best to prepare beforehand to avoid any unpleasantness between the two families in the future.

Providing for the elderly, spending money, and regularly visiting to accompany them—these duties are naturally accepted by the brothers as part of their obligations.

But if they must have their mother serve the in-laws while caring and serving their nephews’ wives three meals a day, it’s better to give it up.

Zhou Jiao stood up, "Alright, your dad has been tired all day; go to sleep now."

"Okay. Mom, sleep in tomorrow. We’ll take you to work."

"I’ll take my wife." Zhang Guoqing feigned annoyance at his eldest son. Each of them was vying for attention in front of his wife, who said having sons was good?