Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1228

Chapter 1228: Chapter 1101: Father and Son

Zhang Guoqing chuckled to himself. He knew the kids would be unaccustomed, and Zhou Jiao probably saw it too, but she didn’t say anything, pretending to visit the children on other pretexts.

"Every morning, the cafeteria serves only steamed buns, pickles, and corn porridge. As for lunch and dinner, they call it meat dishes, but the meat is so sparse you can count the slices. You wouldn’t believe how plentiful Commander Tang’s soup is; I’m afraid to be too conspicuous. My brother says even our dog, Hu Niu, lives better than us."

Zhang Guoqing burst into laughter when he heard that. His dog’s living standards were top-notch.

"You wouldn’t be silly enough not to try the small eateries outside, would you? I remember there was a high-priced restaurant near the old united cafeteria. Don’t know if it’s still there after so many years?"

May 1st laughed, "We’ve been there; a group of us have been visiting once a week, planning to try every restaurant within two stops nearby."

"Alright, if you’re short on money or tickets, let me know."

"No need. Apart from buying books, I don’t spend much. Plus, with everyone pooling together, we don’t lack resources. If I act too generously, it might disrupt the team’s harmony."

"Son, are you sure you’re not being stingy?"

"No, those guys hoping for my mom to visit at intervals. You should persuade her not to come. Not only is she tired, but I’m also worried about her safety."

"Okay, I’ll accompany her from now on." Zhang Guoqing then asked, "Have you seen Shi Tou and the others recently? Wonder if they’ve found a house yet?"

"There are many school activities, so I can’t visit frequently. But I did go before going home last weekend. They seem pretty busy.

Sister Mai Sui says her foundation is weak, and she’s trying hard to catch up. Looks like she’s quite dedicated; she’s holed up in the library every time I visit university.

As for Brother Shi Tou and his wife, they needed to visit the Zuo Family that day. By the way, I’m talking about Grandpa Zuo’s place; he’s back now. Did Mom tell you?"

Zhang Guoqing nodded when he heard that.

"It’s not easy to find a standalone courtyard. In the university, except for esteemed old professors, many teachers live in apartments. But I asked around; I can see if I can find someone to inquire about a courtyard?

Though, they seem not in a rush to buy a house now, saying they’ll look if needed later. I gather the wife intends to discuss with Grandpa Zuo, so I said nothing more."

Zhang Guoqing smiled approvingly, "That’s wise; the Zuo Family is her maternal home. It’s best not to involve oneself when in-laws are concerned—I’ll mention it briefly to your second uncle in my reply."

"That’s my thought too, considering she’s our cousin’s wife, albeit distantly related."

From May 1st’s perspective, Brother Shi Tou needn’t bother with this. The money’s from his second uncle’s family; why involve the Zuo Family? Zuo Lin just transferred over, and it’s not like he can perform miracles.

But each person has their own way of life, so it’s not his place to comment.

If it were him, he wouldn’t care if the courtyard was run-down or if the location was slightly off—he’d just buy it first, then decide whether to rent or not.

With the commotion over the past decade or so, well-preserved courtyards are becoming scarce. Like antiques, prices are set to rise in the era of prosperity and peace.

No, you don’t even need prosperity; the prices have already gone up considerably.

Too many people are flocking to Beijing.

As father and son walked along, Zhang Guoqing attentively monitored his surroundings, his hearing easily picking up discussions from various corners.

From what he gathered, there seemed to be a clash between senior worker-peasant-soldier students from before and the first batch of students after the resumption of the college entrance exam in the small Yan Garden.

Though they were engaging in verbal battles, they seemed to be having a good time.

This suggests that the sharp clashes between those holding to the legacy of big-character posters and struggle sessions and the new students can actually be managed.

Regarding this issue, Zhang Guoqing quietly advised his son to maintain peace, being cautious not to become a scapegoat.

Despite being confident in the intelligence of his three sons, the father always worried about the impulsiveness of young blood.

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