Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1242

Chapter 1242: Chapter 1115: The First Snow of Early Winter

The letters from home traveled thousands of miles to reach Zhang Guoqing’s hands. Seeing that his parents were healthy and spending their time watching TV and strolling around town eased his worries.

He felt relieved.

Especially when Zhang the Second mentioned that the Eldest Zhang and his wife were now living apart in different places. Not only was his brother’s life quieter, but he had also gained some weight and appeared more cheerful.

Zhang Guoqing was even happier.

Whether the Eldest Zhang would take a step forward or eventually need to get a divorce didn’t matter to him, as long as his brother could live happily.

With his concerns about home set aside, days flew by in a flash.

Not long after stocking up on cabbage at home, it seemed like winter’s first snow arrived in a blink of an eye.

With the snow came a piece of good news.

Upon receiving Aunt Zuo’s call, hearing the joyful laughter on the other end, Zhou Jiao congratulated her repeatedly.

"Does my second sister-in-law know yet?"

"Shi Tou already sent a telegram home. That silly boy was so happy he could barely walk straight. Jiao Jiao, I’ve picked out two courtyards. Do you have time to come with your aunt?"

"Even if I’m busy, I’ll make time. So, when are we going?"

"The sooner, the better. Now that the young couple is staying at the school, I’m not at ease. Once they move in, I plan to look after them for a while."

Zhou Jiao raised her arm and glanced at the watch on her wrist. "It’s almost off work time. I’ll head out now. Where shall we meet?"

"How about at the bus stop in front of Yue’er’s school?"

Zhou Jiao chuckled in agreement. Talking about Yue’er and then Xinyi, with big names and nicknames together, might confuse someone unfamiliar with them.

After hanging up, Zhou Jiao immediately dialed Zhang Guoqing’s office number.

"Hello, who is this?"

Zhou Jiao smiled, "It’s your wife. I’m about to head out, so I’ll keep it short. Xinyi is pregnant, and Aunt Zuo wants me to check out the courtyard. I’ll be back later tonight, so you don’t need to come pick me up."

"Can’t this wait until the weekend in such cold weather?"

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a smile, "Aunt called just as I was about to clock out. Second sister-in-law isn’t here, so I should go over early. Call Second Brother to share the good news."

"Alright, take care."

Aunt Zuo must have put in significant effort, as the two courtyards she picked for her granddaughter’s small family were both quite nice.

One small siheyuan, although not large, boasted a delightful environment.

The yard had a common layout with the gate opening at the southeast corner. The elderly lady who owned the house said there were seven or eight rooms, but if you counted the inverted rooms, there were actually ten.

——Three main rooms with one bright and two dark, and four side rooms on the east and west, plus three inverted rooms.

It’s said that when the family reclaimed their property in the summer upon rehabilitation, there were still messy little structures around, and traces of their dismantling remained, just newly restored to its original state.

"They returned three courtyards, but unfortunately none of the furniture could be found. I was truly afraid; having the courtyard returned is enough. Having too many courtyards in hand was also nerve-wracking. I planned to retire here when I got old, but who knew, alas... let’s not talk about it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao’s gaze flickered, "If you sell them all, where will your family live?"

"I’m the only child. As for my daughters, let’s leave it at that."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiao gave a sympathetic smile.

The old lady waved away any concern, "It’s all in the past."

Had it really passed? The lady seemed terrified; otherwise, why sell the two courtyards? However, as everyone understands the situation, no one spoke further.

After that, they checked another courtyard.

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