Before dinner, Zhou Jiao finished sorting her notes and, carrying Cheng Ruzhu’s letter, went to Professor Wei’s room. She explained everything thoroughly to him and Counselor Wu, leaving a contact number, and finally managed to get some free time.
Of course, for the safety of this student, there were naturally some detailed conditions, and Zhou Jiao had ways to handle them as long as she could leave this place.
So troublesome, ultimately she is a student under the management of professors, and it cannot be questioned. After thanking the teachers, Zhou Jiao, carrying her army bag, had Qiao Na relay a message for her, and stealthily left avoiding Yi Jiefang.
No choice! This guy is one of two people who could guess that Cheng Ruzhu returned to Beijing. If he caught her, he would surely shout loudly, possibly being overheard, and she wouldn’t be able to leave.
Now, well... at most, he would worry and come to the business bureau’s guesthouse to find her. Well, let him come; she didn’t deceive him, she really stayed there overnight, and as for the reasons, some people have too many thoughts, she doesn’t care, she wants peace!
Passing by the post office, Zhou Jiao quickly walked in. By now, her family should have heard about the special agents being shot, it’s better to be honest than risk her dad calling the professor and accidentally revealing something.
As soon as the call connected, Zhou Xiaozheng’s voice came through: "Have you left the area yet?"
Hearing this, Zhou Jiao knew her dad might be waiting for her call: "Dad, how did you know it’s me? I’m fine, very safe. I’m at the post office now, my aunt left something at her guesthouse, I still have to pick it up and will stay there overnight. Here, four people in one room is inconvenient."
"These issues are minor, Dad will call your professors. Can you ensure safety? Before confirming that the other side has no associates watching, I don’t support your staying outside alone."
"Dad, there are several of us, who would specifically watch me, and besides, I’m your daughter, not someone easy to deal with!"
"Indeed you’re impressive! Fighting knife-wielding thugs empty-handed, shooting them yourself. Got cocky now? Zhou Jiao, Dad warns you, your life is more precious than anyone’s! If you get hurt, watch how I deal with you!"
Zhou Jiao stuck out her tongue: "Dad, the rumors are exaggerated. Da Yi was beside me, and there were many classmates at the scene. I cherish my life."
On the other end, Zhou Xiaozheng chuckled lightly: "You little girl... from now on, stay calm in situations, if you notice anything amiss, counter quickly and don’t give the opponent a chance."
"Alright, your daughter is smart."
"Don’t get cocky. If something happens again, there won’t be another chance for you to go out, understand? The things given to you are not just decor, reflect during your free time on where this instance went wrong. Imagine if the opponent moved openly and secretly, was your indecision giving them the advantage?"
Listening to her dad’s advice, Zhou Jiao gazed out blankly. He’s been talking so long, what’s starting again? He won’t be going through menopause, right?
Thinking of this, Zhou Jiao shuddered and shook herself.
"Dad, I’ve already reflected, won’t happen again."
"Hmm, hanging up now. I have to leave work too."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao sighed in relief, touched her forehead for nonexistent cold sweat. This matter has finally passed the first hurdle; had she known the opponent’s identity sooner, there wouldn’t have been a chance for them.
There’s also Xiao Wu, how should she assure him? Forget it, one day at a time. Even if returning to Beijing immediately, the major task must be done first.



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