Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 1296

Chapter 1296: Chapter 1168: Before the New Year 2

At the same time, Huang Cuilan had already started walking toward the kitchen. As soon as she moved, Zhang Meili and her sister also pointed Zhou Jiao in that direction.

Zhou Jiao swept a smiling glance over the nieces-in-law present, then supporting her mother‑in‑law, followed right behind.

In the kitchen, Lin Juhua and her younger daughter Mai Qing were busy spinning in circles, one tending the fire, one stir‑frying dishes, steam billowing from the steamer on the stove.

As soon as Huang Cuilan came in she grabbed her, casually took the spoon from her hand, "You go rest a bit, I’ll do it."

Seeing this, Lin Juhua didn’t refuse. When it came down to it, this was her courtyard, and it was more fitting that she, the hostess, handled the arrangements. She herself was only temporarily filling in.

"Mom, should we start eating first?" Lin Juhua pointed at the hot dishes stacked on the table. "Once Eldest Sister‑in‑law finishes over there, everything will be ready."

Mother Zhang turned her head to glance behind her. With so many people they really couldn’t all squeeze into the kitchen. She nodded happily and took the opportunity to pull Zhou Jiao along.

This blatant favoritism made Zhou Jiao a little embarrassed; she quickly called the two nuns to come along as well. Originally she’d wanted to bring the nieces‑in‑law too.

After all, nieces‑in‑law weren’t the same as nieces‑in‑law from the paternal side; they were honored guests. Unfortunately there was no one free at the moment to introduce her, and she couldn’t very well call all the younger generation away and leave just the two sisters‑in‑law.

"Grandma, I’m back!"

With a shout, another couple came in through the courtyard gate, each holding a child by the hand.

Zhou Jiao looked closely and saw it was the eldest branch’s Mai Miao.

"Little Auntie, you finally came back." Mai Miao shook off her son’s hand and ran happily over to her. "I actually wanted to come last night, but I just couldn’t get away."

"Careful, don’t fall." Zhou Jiao took her hand and looked at the niece’s husband behind her. "This is your husband? Nice young man, looks sharp."

Dong Zhichao didn’t dare follow his wife in calling her Little Auntie. Grabbing the other son who was about to run off, he looked at her with a smile and said, "Hello, Little Aunt. We actually wanted to come last night, but I had to work overtime at the last minute and didn’t dare let Mai Miao go out alone."

With those words, Zhou Jiao’s impression of him improved even more. A man who cherishes his wife is a good man. She immediately smiled and said, "We’re all family, no need to be so formal."

"Okay." Dong Zhichao lowered his head and said to his sons, "Xiao Yi, Little Wei, call Third Grandma."

"Do you have candy?"

The child’s question made everyone present burst out laughing.

Zhang Guoqing was just leading his older brother and brother‑in‑law through the gate. Hearing this, he laughed and said, "You little rascal, hurry up and call. However much candy you want, Third Grandma has it."

"Little Uncle."

Zhang Guoqing nodded to Dong Zhichao, then scooped up the questioning Little Wei in one arm and tapped his little mouth. "Want candied haw berries? Call her and you’ll get some."

Five‑year‑old little boys are the funniest when they’re still a bit clueless. His little head kept swiveling around, his eyes searching for candied haw, "Not here, not here."

Zhang Guoqing chuckled and bounced the child up and down. "This kid’s smart, the type who doesn’t suffer losses. In a bit it won’t just be you, everyone will get some."

Mother Zhang was so amused she kept laughing, giving him a light smack. "If you make him cry you’ll have to coax him. Get inside, there’s candy in the house."

"Mom, there really is." Zhang Guoqing handed the child back to Dong Zhichao. "Old Fifth, run home once and tell your brothers to speed up."

May 1st nodded and turned to leave.

Mother Zhang immediately called out, "Eat first, then talk about it."

May 1st slowed his pace and waved to her. "Grandma, it’s just a few steps. I’ll be back soon."

As soon as he stepped out of the old courtyard, he saw in the near distance Xi Zi and Zhang Ziwen carrying enamel basins steaming with heat, buckets of water dangling from their hands, heading right toward him.

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