Chapter 1393: Zhang Mou, the sarcastic one!

The arrival of winter meant the New Year was approaching.

The train whistled, thick smoke billowing as it pulled into the platform.

Standing among the crowd, Zhou Bingkun waited with a face full of anticipation, while Li Suhua gripped her youngest son's hand tightly.

Before long, Zhou Zhigang appeared in the stream of passengers disembarking.

Gazing at the father he hadn't seen in so long, Zhou Bingkun shouted, "Dad!"

"Suhua, Bingkun!"

Seeing Li Suhua and Zhou Bingkun waiting for him, Zhou Zhigang hurried forward.

Zhou Bingkun smiled as he helped his father with his luggage.

Just then, Zhou Zhigang turned his head to look at the child beside Qiao Chunyan and said, "Ruirui has grown so big!"

"Yes, Dad!"

Looking at Zhou Zhigang with a beaming smile, Qiao Chunyan quickly said, "Ruirui, call him Grandpa!"

"Grandpa!"

Zhou Rui looked up and smiled.

"Good, good, good!"

Zhou Zhigang picked up Zhou Rui, his face full of smiles.

"Uncle, long time no see!"

Seeing Zhou Zhigang, Zhang Cheng also stepped forward to greet him.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's voice, Zhou Zhigang immediately stepped forward and said, "It's been hard on you, kid, all these years!"

"Hey, what hardship? Bingkun has been the one at home taking care of Auntie all along!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he looked at Zhou Zhigang.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zhou Zhigang didn't say much, merely placing a hand on his youngest son's shoulder and patting it heavily twice.

Since going to the Great Third Front in 1969, the Zhou family had spent more time apart than together.

Even though Zhou Rong had been sent to the countryside near Jichun, she had rarely been able to return home.

And after the college entrance exam, she hadn't returned for several years, staying in the capital; she had even entrusted her child to her in-laws to raise.

If Zhou Bingyi was his father's pride, then Zhou Rong was his heart's treasure.

But did Zhou Zhigang not know of Zhou Bingkun's sacrifices? No, he understood, but as a father, he had always underestimated his youngest son too much, so even though he knew some things, he couldn't bring himself to say them!

"Alright, alright, it's so cold here, be careful not to freeze my precious grandson. Let's go home, let's go home!"

Li Suhua pulled Zhou Zhigang's hand, unable to stop herself from wiping away tears.

"Right, let's go home!"

Hearing Li Suhua say this, Zhou Zhigang nodded quickly.

In the Zhou household, the room was lively as everyone gathered to chat.

Looking at the letter in his hand, Zhou Zhigang couldn't help but fall silent.

Because this year, Zhou Bingyi wasn't coming back for the New Year again; he had to accompany Hao Dongmei's parents.

Watching Zhou Zhigang's expression, Zhang Cheng leaned in and said, "Uncle, you're basically raising a son for the Hao family!"

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Zheng Juan slapped Zhang Cheng on the back, her expression turning serious.

Seeing Zheng Juan "scolding" him, Zhang Cheng quickly said, "Remember that year? You sent tea leaves to the in-laws, preparing to meet them, but their secretary turned you away. You had Bingkun and Chunyan clean the house until it was spotless, but they didn't even show up. My Juan'er was busy all day too. Is that how you treat people? They have absolutely no class!"

"Alright, Brother Zhang, stop talking. Isn't Big Brother's father a high-ranking official?"

Seeing Zhang Cheng starting to attack everyone again, Qiao Chunyan quickly tried to stop him, because he really didn't hold back against anyone!

It wasn't until she married into the Zhou family that Qiao Chunyan understood what had happened when Zhou Rong went to the countryside.

And even when Zhou Rong got into university, she had almost failed to attend because the village head had blocked her introduction letter!

If Zhang Cheng hadn't returned from his mission later, Zhou Rong would probably have had to retake the college entrance exam!

Village Head: Little brother, I said it back then—once you come to my village, don't even think about leaving!

Zhang Cheng:...

"As in-laws, shouldn't there be mutual understanding?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Zhou Zhigang felt very frustrated, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

But looking at Zhou Zhigang, Zhang Cheng said, "You're afraid of delaying Big Brother's future, but at least you should let him know his duty as a son! All these years, if Bingkun hadn't been looking after the family, look at how many times Zhou Rong has returned! We can't just let the youngest one keep giving everything, can we?"

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zhou Zhigang let out a heavy sigh and said, "Stop talking, let's eat!"

"I!" ===== CHAPTER 1394 =====