Chapter 1321 - 1193: A Song, Two Lifetimes of Love

Chapter 1321: Chapter 1193: A Song, Two Lifetimes of Love

Seek a piece of courtyard, to nurture my heart peacefully;

Brew a pot of clear tea, to nourish my heart;

Read a volume of beautiful prose, to grace my heart;

In spring, summer, autumn, and winter, enjoy the scenery and savor the tea.

Wish to smell the flowers, not to question the sorrows.

"Is this what it means?"

Zhang Guoqing nodded gently, "Yes, the life I envision for you is like this, and I am striving for such a life as well."

"Alright, let’s work hard together." Zhou Jiao looked up and flashed him a bright smile, "But, allow this ordinary person to first make a big sum of money."

"What a silly wife!" Zhang Guoqing burst into hearty laughter at her words, rubbing her head, "But why do I like you so much?"

"Because you’re ordinary too." Zhou Jiao rolled her eyes, "So, we are a match made in heaven."

These words made Zhang Guoqing’s heart brim with joy, and holding her, he turned towards the crossroads, "Come on, today, I’ll make you happy."

"Back to calling each other brother and sister again," Zhou Jiao looked at their courtyard ahead and smiled knowingly, "Is this to show me a gift?"

"Yes." Zhang Guoqing said, then covered her eyes with his hands, leading her inside, "Come on, listen to my instructions, lift your foot, that’s right, a few more steps, that’s right..."

As they walked further inside, Zhou Jiao guessed they had reached the main room. Smelling the floral fragrance in the air, she was in no hurry to uncover the surprise, smiling as she followed his guidance.

"Sorry for wronging you before, my wife."

"No, with you, I’m very happy."

"Hahaha..." Zhang Guoqing grinned, picked her up, and carried her inside, seating her on a chair, "Don’t open your eyes yet."

"Okay, I’ll wait till you tell me to open them."

The wait wasn’t long. Soon, before Zhang Guoqing’s voice even rang out, the sound of a guitar reached her ears...

Can’t forget the first time I met you

A pair of enchanting eyes

In my mind, your image

Lingers unceasingly

Holding your hands feels your warmth

Really a bit overwhelming

Your innocence

I want to cherish

Seeing you wronged

I would be saddened

...

As Zhang Guoqing’s voice rose, Zhou Jiao slowly opened her eyes. In her sight, there weren’t abundant flowers, only the man holding the guitar at this moment.

The cunning guy, once again moved her with a song "Can’t Help Falling in Love".

In a daze, scenes from her past life replayed in her mind.

——How fortunate she was to meet him.

Oh...

Afraid I’d fall in love with you

......

Afraid I’ve nothing to offer you

Loving you takes great courage

......

For what reason

I would meet you again

......

Missing only torments oneself

Falling for you is my unavoidable destiny...

A song "Can’t Help Falling in Love" brought Zhou Jiao to tears. She was greedy, wondering if she dared to wish for the next life with this silly man again?

"Hey, silly girl, your reaction is not right~" Zhang Guoqing quickly put down the guitar, knelt down in front of her, wiping her tears while joking, "Shouldn’t you passionately respond with: Honey, I love you so much too~ Seems this song can’t be sung, both times it brought you to tears."

"Hate it!"

"Yes, yes, your husband is really hateful." Zhang Guoqing pinched her face, "Happy birthday, wife."

"You said that this morning."

Zhang Guoqing watched her act awkwardly, secretly amused, "Oh, right, evening should be different. Wife, I love you, my dear, I love you..."

Zhou Jiao laughed and gave him a little punch, "We’re getting old, still fooling around; if people see, they’d laugh."

"Who says we’re getting old? Who sees? We couldn’t before, now we can. From now on, every year on this day, I’ll sing you this song."

"..."

Seeing her unable to respond, Zhang Guoqing raised his eyebrows in triumph, quietly laughing, "Of course, on my birthday, you still need to dance that dance for me."

"Oh no." Zhou Jiao quickly covered her face with both hands, "There are people outside."

"I’ve cleared the area long ago, our sons I’ve sent out to work, really no one here." Zhang Guoqing stretched his neck to peek outside, pulling down her hands, "Quickly, look at these flowers, cost me quite some effort."

Indeed, the room was filled with flowers, on the kang, on the floor...

Zhou Jiao almost blurted out: What a waste!

"How is it? Just can’t find roses, many are monthly roses. This nation needs development, transportation issues must be priority."

Convenient for your "seeking flowers and asking willows"?

Zhou Jiao immediately covered her mouth and stifled a laugh.

"Happy now? My wife."

"Mm, very happy."

This lovey-dovey couple murmured sweetly for a while longer, then reluctantly closed the bedroom door and left, mindful of guests at home.

Over in the pavilion, Zhou Xiaozheng and some old friends reminisced about the past, drinking and asking the moon, while Miao Lishan and Cheng Ruzhu returned to the living room of the main courtyard, chatting about family matters.

Having secretly listened to their father’s music, the Ping An Brothers now happily took out their instruments, sitting on stone stools, taking turns to play.

As for whether they did this to cover for their father?

That remains unknown.

The old house during the summer night had a gentle breeze blowing through, the cicadas’ calls lessened the disturbance, occasionally blending with the music, making the night extraordinarily quiet, comfortable, and beautiful.

Who doesn’t love to live genuinely and freely, but alas, living in mundane society, how can one transcend it.

Occasionally having a free moment.

Once the sun rises again, everyone must get back to their places in the bustling world.

After seeing off the guests, Zhou Jiao didn’t mention the major strike in Italy to her father, wanting him to relax for a night, hoping the night could be extended, the happiness prolong.

Similar to her thinking, Zhou Xiaozheng, knowing about his daughter’s investment in Italy, didn’t plan to bring it up now. Such a significant event, with an embassy abroad, how could he not be aware?

Moreover, he believed in his daughter’s ability to handle things.

If Zhang Guoqing as a son-in-law pleased him immensely, it would be far less so than his only daughter being his utmost satisfaction. In a devoted father’s eyes, his daughter is unbeatable!

When Zhou Jiao found a moment of his free time, she outlined the overseas investment amounts and overall plan to him, and his only response was: Go for it, Dad’s got your back!

This was Zhou Jiao’s good fortune.

It’s said a father’s love is as deep as a mountain.

He won’t openly say what he wants you to do, or how you should be, but at crucial moments, he is your support.

With Zhou Xiaozheng, with Zhang Guoqing, having them behind her, she dared to take this step --- taking advantage of an overseas inspection opportunity, she wanted to visit Italy herself.

After listening to her idea, Zhang Guoqing pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Sure, when May 1st comes, you can leave, there’s still time."

"Really?"

"Mm, going for an overseas inspection once is good, just be cautious and safe." 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

His wife couldn’t be confined, but the choice of company, he still needed to discuss with his father-in-law.

As for that part, there’s no need to reveal it to her just yet. Loving someone means letting them follow their heart, making them happy, bringing them joy.