Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Chapter 245: Farewell Conversation 2

Zhou Jiao, facing her father’s worried face, was at a loss for words, "I haven’t thought it through yet. This job is like a woman’s second marriage, finding a suitable family is not that easy. I need to look around and ask more. Dad, why don’t you help me find a family?"

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at his daughter, her small face serious but joking, and laughed heartily once more, "Alright, then tell me, do you have any idea? And what is our Jiao Jiao good at?"

Zhou Jiao immediately mimicked him, curling her lips slightly, glancing sideways, proudly raising an eyebrow, "Oh, good at? There’s a lot. Master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; unparalleled in needlework. There’s no musical instrument in the world your girl can’t play. Your girl can speak eloquently, fluent in five languages. How about that? Old man, your girl isn’t bad, huh?"

Zhou Xiaozheng held back his laughter, suddenly spitting out a string of foreign languages. He didn’t think his girl, Jiao Jiao, was joking. This child really kept her abilities well hidden.

Zhou Jiao was stunned but quickly responded in foreign languages. Father and daughter had a continuous dialogue until Zhou Jiao’s eyes widened, pounding the table in frustration, shouting it was unfair before they stopped.

"Not bad, indeed fluent in five languages. Jiao Jiao, don’t be angry; when you’re as old as your old man here, you’ll certainly be fluent in all the world’s languages."

"Pfft," Zhou Jiao couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Dad, that’s exaggerating. The whole world? If I could be like you, I’d be content."

"No, this is a gift between the two of us. I heard from your great-aunt that your grandfather was even more amazing. It was no small feat to learn all this while staying in this county. You haven’t been to as many countries as your dad has. If you get the chance to travel the world, it will be simple for you. Always remember to keep three-quarters of your capabilities hidden; never reveal everything. That’s your trump card. You’re doing great right now. Always remember, extreme wisdom harms, so keep an open mind. Especially, take good care of your health," Zhou Xiaozheng earnestly advised her.

Zhou Jiao saw that he didn’t ask whom she learned from and thus didn’t explain. Indeed, several teachers at the county’s school had taught her, plus Aunt Ye had given her guidance behind the scenes. In fact, besides Russian, English, French, German, and Japanese, she had picked up some smaller languages. She was surprised to find her dad knew so many international languages and had traveled to so many countries. Secretly, she had some idea of the missions he had been on over the years.

Zhou Xiaozheng sighed as he watched his child nod in understanding. He had no idea what to do with this precious child. Extreme wisdom does harm indeed. No wonder she was so thin, just skin and bones, too much worry, and too heavy-hearted.

After a while, Zhou Xiaozheng took out an envelope and handed it to Zhou Jiao, signaling her to keep it safe.

Dumping out money and remittance slips from it, Zhou Jiao stared at him, "Didn’t you just give this to me? I don’t want it. What will you do if you run out of money while traveling? Dad, I truly don’t lack money. You can’t buy anything here with it anyway, so keep it. When I return to Beijing, you can take me shopping at the market."

Zhou Xiaozheng pointed his finger at her, "These past days, all meals outside were paid by Xiao Wu. I estimate you and the others only have at most five hundred left. Don’t sell the gold you have hidden away; keep it as a reserve. Your dad gives it to you, take it. Look, your mom and I eat and live on the military base. We don’t have time to shop while working, so why keep it? Once you’re out of confinement, go around a bit. If you want to buy something, don’t be stingy.

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