Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 871

Chapter 871: Chapter 744: The So-Called Plan

At the same time, Zhou Xiaozheng had dinner at the Cheng Family, accompanying Mr. Cheng and his son chatting leisurely around the stove in the study.

The conversation gradually turned to Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao’s post-graduation plans.

"Time flies quickly. By the second half of the year, they’ll intern at their units, and by this time next year, their assignments will be finalized."

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded upon hearing Mr. Cheng’s words.

Cheng Sijin muttered: "Brother, why are you nodding? You need to watch closely, pay more attention. Not just our Jiao Jiao, even Xiao Wu’s issue is no small matter. He’s in cadre transfer. I heard Old Wu from the Western Urban Weapons Department say in front of me that Xiao Wu is part of their system."

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head with a smile, pouring hot water for Cheng Sijin.

Mr. Cheng prompted his son: "No matter how much Xiao Wu says, it doesn’t matter. Everyone must obey the assignment. The key is what your big brother plans?"

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head: "It depends on the higher-ups’ decision, following the kids’ interests. Old Wu, considering my influence, won’t insist. He also knows Beijing is not like a Northeast County; working in the weapons department is flawed for non-active military personnel, with little room for advancement."

Cheng Sijin frowned upon hearing this, disapprovingly watching Zhou Xiaozheng: "So, you mean letting the kids mess around? If you don’t intervene, they may be assigned to places outside the city. Don’t regret it!"

Zhou Xiaozheng glanced at him, curled his lips with a good mood: "Then what do you suggest?"

Mr. Cheng looked at him, then his son, blew on the floating tea leaves, sighing quietly at the gap between the two.

"Brother..."

Zhou Xiaozheng cast a sideways glance at him: "Why are you in such a rush? We still have a year, what’s the hurry?"

"I arranged the future path for my eldest when he was in high school. Unlike this restless Xiao Wu, it would have been better to directly attend a military academy and graduate as a lieutenant."

Lieutenant? How rare! Zhou Xiaozheng gently smiled, raised his teacup, tapped the tea lid lightly against the rim, blew softly, took a sip, then leisurely placed the cup back on the table.

— There are some matters about the two children that can’t be disclosed yet, no matter how close the relationship. He doesn’t want to reveal anything before the final step.

As Zhou Xiaozheng remained calm, radiating an indescribable aura, Cheng Sijin gradually eased his anxiety and picked up his teacup.

Mr. Cheng admired Zhou Xiaozheng—having shed the arrogance of youth, the child grew increasingly reserved.

Brother Jinyu used to brew tea with a smile, saying tea is like life, enlightenment brings understanding. Those memories seem vivid as if true legacy exists.

Old Mrs. Cheng, seeing time was late, knocked on the door and entered, noticing the three quietly drinking tea, she smiled: "Don’t drink too much or you won’t sleep."

She pointed to the study’s clock, "Are you done chatting? If so, I’d like to visit Mother of Xiao Wu with Xiao Zheng."

Zhou Xiaozheng, supporting her, hurriedly refused: "No, it’s too cold and slippery now. Let’s go in the morning."

"You don’t understand. Mother of Xiao Wu is here, as elders, we should visit. Waiting for them to call tomorrow isn’t right, and we need to check our Jiao Jiao won’t be too tired."

Mr. Cheng stood up: "With your old arms and legs, I’ll go with you."

"No, definitely don’t. No matter what, we are a generation senior, if us two old folks visit, Mother of Xiao Wu might feel uncomfortable. Wait for next time when Father of Xiao Wu visits, then I’ll take you."

As they talked, they exited the study. Liu Xiu, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Cheng Family knitting sweaters in the living room, immediately set aside her work and greeted them.

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