Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1144

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1017: The Children’s Growth (Part 1)

This scene left Zhou Jiao staring, stunned, in the living room. Watching Yi Jiefang’s departing back, then studying Zhang Guoqing’s expression, she wondered when her man had taken up psychology as an elective?

Or had this pair of good buddies already reached the point of being so in sync that they could find solace deep in each other’s souls?

"What’s with that weird look in your eyes!" Zhang Guoqing could tell she was about to say something ridiculous. He didn’t press, just looked around and asked in puzzlement, "Where are the kids?"

Zhou Jiao chuckled, "They went with Mom to the Cheng Family to see the baby. I heard Auntie and the others will be back by the end of the year."

Zhang Guoqing raised an eyebrow. So the news had gotten out?

Knowing Zhang Guoqing’s every move inside out, Zhou Jiao’s gaze held questions as she stared at him in surprise. Could it be there were other reasons behind the old couple’s return?

Thinking of Yi Jiefang’s visit just now, and how the two of them had, as usual, holed up in the study, Zhou Jiao’s heart gave a jolt. She immediately felt uneasy and looked over at Zhang Guoqing.

"Nothing major. I’ll tell you later." Zhang Guoqing didn’t want to jump to conclusions; there were some things that needed to be discussed later that night when the two of them were back in their room.

In theory, whatever the Yi Family decided had nothing to do with their own family. But really? Even if he said it, Zhou Jiao probably wouldn’t believe it.

When you’re standing on the chessboard, the last thing you want is a sudden change in the situation. And then there was the Fang family, tied to the Yi Family through marriage, and Mr. Mo, who shared a deep brotherly bond with Old Yi. If these three families really moved in concert, and on top of that there was his father‑in‑law, this wild card—would history change? He had no answer in his heart.

Zhou Jiao got the message and dropped the subject.

When Aunt Chen finished tidying the kitchen, wiped her hands, and came in, she saw the young couple playing chess while chatting idly, tossing lines back and forth. She couldn’t help but smile knowingly.

"Are you busy? I want to talk to you about something."

Zhou Jiao immediately put down the chess piece in her hand and invited Aunt Chen to sit first. She had genuine respect for this auntie who was closer than many blood relatives.

Aunt Chen mulled over her wording, then said, "Lately Liu Yi and May 1st have been going to the repair shop a lot. I noticed the soldiers inside are very happy to see them. Maybe you should find some time to talk to the kids?"

After speaking, she glanced at Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao, a little embarrassed, feeling as if she were tattling. But whenever she asked the two little ancestors, they only kept saying they were just playing around.

Of all the places to play, why go there? She hadn’t gone inside herself, but she’d heard a few things—for example, it was full of dangerous stuff. They were so little; what if something fell on them?

Unlike Aunt Chen, who thought of the repair shop as full of dangers, Zhang Guoqing knew the place like the back of his hand. Back when he’d first come to Beijing, that was his favorite place to hang around.

Still, he really did need to ask the kids. If it were Ping’an, he wouldn’t worry at all. After all, the boy was already half a grown lad. But those two little things—how old were they?

Seeing Zhou Jiao frown, he explained, "The repair shop mainly handles maintenance and upkeep. On a regular basis it’s responsible for servicing branch‑arm equipment, heavy weapons repair, and mid‑level overhauls of gear. The technical support span is pretty wide. I’m guessing the kids are interested in the scrapped stuff inside."

Aunt Chen listened, half understanding, but it didn’t stop her from making her point. "Right, Xiao Wu probably guessed it right. Every time they go, they change into old clothes, and when they come back, they’ve got oil stains all over. I’m just worried they’re still young and might get hit by something and hurt."

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