Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1222

Chapter 1222: Chapter 1095: Might as Well Have Your Dad Quit

During lunch break, Zhou Jiao deliberately went home again. Although the children were going to school on their own, she still planned to take one more look at the luggage and items they should bring.

"Is Jiao Jiao back?"

"It should be. She mentioned before going out this morning that she’d be back earlier at noon."

Zhou Jiao parked her bicycle and heard Aunt Chen’s voice as she crossed the decorative archway. Then she saw her mother, Miao Lishan, eagerly heading outside.

She chuckled and called out, "Mom, where are you going?"

Hearing that, Miao Lishan stopped in her tracks and complained, "It’s already noon, and they haven’t returned yet. Can our Ping’an and the others make it in time for registration?"

Zhou Jiao came to her side, took her by the arm, and comforted her, "The kids are sensible; they’ll arrange everything properly. Mom, are you planning to accompany them to school?"

"Yes, I just can’t feel at ease no matter what I think. I’ve already called Xiao Wu, and he said Xiao Zhu will drive me there at 2 p.m."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded, "You must keep it confidential. When dropping Ping’an and Liu Yi off, remember to stop far from the military school; don’t go in, as it could have a negative impact. As for May 1st, it’s fine to let him go in, but definitely don’t drive into the school."

Miao Lishan rolled her eyes at her, "Alright, I didn’t even let Secretary Chen accompany me so that no one would know I’m going. It’s getting more and more restrictive. Might as well suggest your dad quit."

Zhou Jiao was rendered speechless but then laughed, "Sure, go have a word with Dad."

"Do you think your dad wants to keep working? He envied your father-in-law this morning." Once seated, Miao Lishan glanced around at the decor, "Jiao Jiao, this place is nice, but not convenient."

Zhou Jiao understood and nodded. Staying here for a night or two was fine, but there wasn’t even a phone. Not just her dad, even Zhang Guoqing wasn’t used to it.

After work, it’s not like there’s absolutely nothing to do, especially when there are occasional meetings and such. Thankfully, now that the kids are going to school, there’s no worry about not having enough rooms when they go back.

Over the past few days, whenever she had some free time, she mentioned to her mother-in-law about living long-term with her, but seeing that her mother-in-law wasn’t too keen and still missed the hometown, it seemed they couldn’t stay longer.

"Is your mother-in-law really going back? How about letting them stay a bit longer with you, and I’ll go back with your dad first, leaving Aunt Chen here with you?"

Aunt Chen glanced at Zhou Jiao with difficulty. It’s not that she didn’t want to stay, but she couldn’t say she didn’t trust Miao Lishan’s cooking skills. If the chief ate at the canteen, it would be better. What if they ended up eating her half-cooked food?

Zhou Jiao chuckled and winked at her, signaling her to relax.

Aunt Chen immediately heaved a sigh of relief, "I’ll head to the kitchen then."

As soon as she finished speaking, she walked away briskly.

Miao Lishan looked at Zhou Jiao with bewilderment, "Isn’t she willing?"

"Mom, her primary duty is to handle the daily meals for Dad and you. It wouldn’t be right to let her serve my in-laws three meals a day."

Miao Lishan weakly nodded, "How about having Xiao Wu arrange for a nanny? The old lady privately asked me to keep your in-laws staying in Beijing."

Zhou Jiao handed her a glass of water, "I’ve tried to keep them, but they’re worried about being uncomfortable here, so I specially took them to the second courtyard, but they said they can’t let go of the hometown."

"Sigh... Luckily, they have three sons."

This statement had multiple meanings, depending on how you think about it.

Zhou Jiao smiled silently and changed the topic, "Mom, come with me to check the kids’ luggage and see if there’s anything missing."

Miao Lishan perked up hearing that and immediately stood up, "Oh right, I bought some things too. I was too embarrassed to take them out when everyone was around earlier."

Zhou Jiao followed behind her, curiously asking, "What is it?"

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