Zhang Dashan watched him start the car and hurriedly shouted, "Brother Zheng, are you coming back tomorrow? I’ll wait for you here." "Wait for what? Tomorrow go to work, take care of things, and if you mess up, watch out, I might beat you. I’m off." Zhou Xiaozheng said as he drove away. Zhao Dashan cheerily watched the car drive off, carrying a food box as he hurried home. While driving, Zhou Xiaozheng asked, "Xiao Wu, has Zuo Lin sorted out the matter with the second son today?" "Dad, it’s all sorted. Staff member, three months as a temporary employee before becoming permanent. Tomorrow, he’s going to the bureau for formalities, starting work next Monday." "Was this the spot Zuo Lin originally planned for you? Not bad. When the second son goes to work, remember to get along with colleagues. Next year, when Xiao Wu gets to the county, things will be even easier. Xiao Wu, take the second son around tomorrow, let people know he’s joining the bureau, and everyone will look out for him." Zhang Guoqing laughed and said, "Dad, Zuo Lin also instructed me to help the second son get familiar with his colleagues. Dad, Zuo Lin’s goodwill, does it mean he wants help with his big brother’s matter, or will it affect you?" Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head, comforting, "No problem, Zuo Sen is smart, we’re the kind of friends who started with a disagreement. Zuo Lin befriending you means he sees a future for you. Their family is very upright. It’s good he didn’t directly bring up the second son’s matter at the table. In the county, Zhao Dashan is someone you can confide in, Zuo Lin’s goodwill is genuine. Today, Zhao Chuan Guang from the provincial city is someone you can trust, and for the other four, just keep a good relationship. Especially Zhao Chuan Guang, your Uncle Guang might seem unserious and unreliable, but he’s extremely loyal. Trust our relationship; he’s sincerely invested in you. His family’s doing well these years. If there are unsolvable issues, go to him. If you don’t, he might get upset. If he gets off track, remind him." Zhang Guoqing listened attentively and replied, "Dad, I’ve remembered everything you said. Jiao Jiao mentioned that not everything needs to be on the surface. Zuo Lin is a smart man, and when I take my second brother to see him, he’ll understand. If he genuinely wants to get along, he’ll catch on without needing me to say anything. If things go well, great. If not, it becomes awkward later. As Jiao Jiao expected, he truly wants to form a good relationship." Zhou Xiaozheng chuckled and praised, "Indeed, she is my precious daughter, isn’t she smart? She probably also said to uphold her own limits and principles and if things can’t be handled, she’ll take care of it, right?" Zhang Guoqing smiled, nodded, concerned that Zhou Xiaozheng, driving in front, couldn’t see, said, "Yes, Jiao Jiao said it, and you anticipated everything, Dad. No wonder you two are father and daughter, you understand her well. She said once everything was settled, the second son shouldn’t say I was involved at all. If anyone asks, just say Uncle Chen asked Zuo Lin as a favor; Uncle Chen is the father of the second son-in-law. Incidentally, mentioning the second son is good with writing and calculating, meticulous in his work, and lucky to have stumbled upon this opportunity, going to give it a try probably led to success. Next year, when I return to work, it shouldn’t have a big impact. Get full chapters from 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⟡𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦⟡𝘯𝘦𝘵 Jiao Jiao doesn’t like attention, wants to keep it low-key if possible. She always says to be humble in person and bold in actions, not everyone is a fool. If you treat people like fools, perhaps in their eyes, you’re the real fool. I also think staying low-key is good, no need to live under the spotlight where every little thing gets magnified." Lin Lishan laughed and said, "Our Jiao Jiao wants to keep a low profile? In this county, it seems impossible, even Xiao Wu. Today, with Hong Li, when mentioning I’m Xiao Wu’s mother-in-law, people are very polite to me. The quilt maker even prioritized me over others." Zhou Xiaozheng chuckled, "You’re really something. Jiao Jiao’s low profile is about quietly living her life, being discreet, not flaunting and fearing no one knows. No flaunting wealth, no comparing against others, no standing out, her humility is a virtue. Today Mr. Liu praised her for being well-read, encouraging her to practice calligraphy and play chess when free. Xiao Wu, when Dad finds rare chess, you two should try composing chess patterns, it’s a good idea." Zhang Guoqing curiously asked, "Dad, did Mr. Liu sell us the house cheaply because he knew our background? That can’t be, I should find a chance to make it up." "Shanshan, hand the book in front to Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu take a look and you’ll understand. Mr. Liu only suspected after seeing Zhou Jiao’s name during the transfer. Once we and Zhao Dashan showed up today, he confirmed. This was his gift to you, detailed discussion to be had with Jiao Jiao when we return." Zhang Guoqing glanced at the book and immediately realized, "Dad, that old gentleman, even at his age, still hasn’t lost his edge, handling matters openly, making it hard for people to refuse. His request, his anticipation, Jiao Jiao won’t agree. If the courtyard is a normal transaction, then let the relationship be normal; we don’t prefer deep relations with shrewd folks." Zhou Xiaozheng burst into laughter, "Zhao Dashan said you fear trouble, and it appears true. Over the next years, learn from this, avoid others figuring you out at one glance, otherwise, it becomes troublesome. There’s a lot of Mr. Lius in Beijing. Treat it as a challenge, practice handling it, always communicate with Jiao Jiao, think about how you would deal with such elders, so when you encounter them in the future, you’ll be prepared." "Haha, Dad, I get it, just watch. We’ve finally arrived, all these pieces of cloth, I think it’s better if we just keep them in the car, have someone make those tomorrow, better as it’s already late." Zhang Guoqiang saw Lin Lishan hesitate and quickly said, "Xiao Wu, forget that your second sister-in-law is deft with the sewing machine. It’s all curtain fabric and bedding, just straight stitching, very quick. Hurry, let’s move them in." Then without waiting for refusal, he started moving them himself.