The following morning, Zhang Guoqing, who had been sleepless all night, kissed his son who was in his arms and returned to campus.
Without Zhou Jiao by his side, he devoted one hundred percent of his energy into his studies and work. Occasionally, after night classes, he would ride back home on his bike to sleep with his son.
Eventually, he managed to pull through day by day.
Time flew by quickly, and traveling between the two places, Zhang Guoqing began to doubt whether something had gone wrong with the matter, seeing no action from the Lin Family.
However, ever since he followed his father-in-law’s suggestion to stop Heizi from observing them, he wasn’t sure if Zhou Xiaocun had made contact with the Lin Family.
He unintentionally heard Yang Qun mention that Lin Liyin had taken another week off, so he thought the matter might still be ongoing. With this in mind, he refocused his attention on the school.
With summer approaching, farm work tasks were about to commence.
This time, without Zhou Jiao, Zhang Guoqing didn’t need to be concerned about exhausting anyone; he personally led the tasks, treating everyone equally, causing such chaos that even Yi Jiefang couldn’t bear to watch.
"You’re crazy. Do you really want our class to get the advanced award? That’s enough."
Zhang Guoqing looked at Yi Jiefang, the group leader Shen Yunshi, the living committee member He Ben Shan, and the labor committee member Wei Kelin surrounding him, and smiled.
He lowered his voice mysteriously and said, "For this year and next, our class must be the advanced class." Clearing his throat, he laughed, "We have to forge ahead, a bright future awaits you to strive for!"
Wei Kelin rolled his eyes and patted him on the shoulder, "Let’s work hard together!"
"You have the strength, do more work!"
The group of people gathered in a circle, laughing heartily.
After dispersing, seeing most people had left, Shen Yunshi lingered, following Zhang Guoqing until they reached the end of the field, squatting beside him.
Zhang Guoqing glanced at him sideways, "Speak quickly."
Shen Yunshi turned to look at the nearby instructor, nudging him sneakily, "Really not staying at the school? We’re all good together. If you leave, what should I do?"
"You’re not my wife, how would I know? Take my advice, don’t stay at the school. A place the size of a palm won’t suffice for you; better to work and stay close to your parents."
Shen Yunshi chuckled, nodding, "Thanks, buddy."
Zhang Guoqing replied earnestly, "This gratitude, I’ll temporarily accept it. Don’t forget to treat me to a big meal when you succeed in the future."
This was indeed Zhang Guoqing’s genuine sentiment. This gratitude, he could accept. Stay at school? No way!
"No need to wait until later; once we’re done with this, we can call Da Yi and have a meal together."
"Okay. Go get busy, someone’s coming over."
After sending the people away, Zhang Guoqing quickened his pace with his work. Honestly, had it not been for his deep friendship with Shen Yunshi and his admiration for his character, he shouldn’t have intervened.
If his wife was around, she would certainly caution him to be more reserved at home. Alas... where could she be now? Is she doing well? Eating western food? With any wild men?

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