The call was from Mother Zhou.
Mother Zhou could barely contain her excitement. "Xiao Xia, your Second Brother got promoted. He'll be transferred to the city to work this month. I think he'll be a division chief."
Zhou Chengsen had had a dinner gathering tonight and came home a little late. As soon as he returned, he told his parents the good news.
Jiang Xia smiled. "Mom, congratulate Second Brother for me."
Zhou Chenglei came out as well. He sat down beside Jiang Xia, pressed close to her, and slipped an arm around her waist.
The grandfather, Maternal Grandmother, and Second Aunt, who had been watching Jiang Xia talk on the phone, instinctively shifted their gazes away in silence and watched television.
This natural intimacy had already been carved into their daily lives. He didn't notice it, and neither did she.
The four elders saw it every day and had long grown used to it.
What Zhou Chenglei was thinking was: I wonder whether those congratulations are for Second Brother becoming a father again, or for his promotion and transfer.
His father-in-law would take office in the neighboring province by August at the latest. When he left his current post, he would probably bring several capable colleagues with him, leaving vacancies behind.
Thinking of this, Zhou Chenglei felt that Second Brother must have been transferred to a higher position.
Zhou Chenglei patiently waited beside Jiang Xia until she finished speaking with their mother, then his guess was confirmed.
The grandfather, Maternal Grandmother, and Second Aunt were all delighted to hear it!
Qiu Feng was reading in the room. When she heard the laughter, she came out too.
After the whole family shared in the happiness, Maternal Grandmother said, "Will Yingying go to school in the city or stay in the