Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186: Chapter 137: An Unexpected Encounter (Part 1)

Zhao Yuanyuan was riding her bicycle back from buying things at the supply and marketing cooperative. From a distance, she saw Zhang Guoqing accompanying a dashing soldier, turning into a small alley under the guidance of Grandma Wang from the neighborhood committee.

Zhao Yuanyuan was about to catch up with them when she suddenly thought it wasn’t appropriate for a girl to approach. Her eyes rolled, a plan popped into her mind, and she rushed home to hand things to her mom. Without waiting for a response, she hurriedly rode her bike back to the neighborhood committee.

Upon arriving, she asked around and learned that Aunt Wang was showing a father and son-in-law around a house for sale at the military unit. Zhao Yuanyuan was overjoyed and secretly pondered how to make them buy the house early.

Zhao Yuanyuan rode her bike leisurely around the area but didn’t encounter them; instead, she ran into her dad, Zhao Dashan.

"Zhao Yuanyuan, what are you doing, looking so sneaky? Are you looking for me, or do you have other plans?" Zhang Dashan asked curiously, seeing his daughter, as she usually didn’t come around this way.

Upon seeing her dad, Zhao Yuanyuan casually left her bike at the corner of the wall, rushed over to hug him, and complained, "Comrade Zhao Dashan, you’re so disappointing. How could you say your precious daughter looks sneaky? Have you ever seen someone as outstanding as Comrade Zhao Yuanyuan, with thick eyebrows and big eyes full of righteousness?"

Zhao Dashan patted her on the head, "Alright, stop showing off, how come you’re here? Do you know someone?"

"Dad, I just saw Zhang Guoqing with a soldier looking at houses and before I could say anything, they disappeared. I asked Auntie from the neighborhood committee, and she said it was a father and son-in-law looking at houses over here. I can’t find them, isn’t it?"

Zhao Dashan thought for a moment, around here only Professor Liu’s courtyard was for sale. If he guessed right, Zhou Jiao’s father, Zhou Xiaozheng, had returned. He also wanted to find Zhang Guoqing.

"Are you thinking Jiao Jiao should live in the county town? Follow your dad and you’ll find them."

Zhao Dashan led Zhao Yuanyuan to Professor Liu’s house, knocked on the door, and inside Zhang Guoqing’s voice was heard, "Coming, coming, wait a moment."

Zhang Guoqing poked his head out, "Oh my, Uncle, how did you know I was here? Come in quickly, my father-in-law is inside too."

Zhao Dashan nodded, entered, saw Zhou Xiaozheng, and stared at him with excitement, immediately stepping forward to salute.

Zhou Xiaozheng hurriedly returned the salute. He squinted his eyes, came to a sudden realization, and pointed at him, "You’re that Zhao Dashan from the XXX regiment, the mischievous boy who always loved to steal melons under Commander Ma? When did you retire? What about your closest buddy Daniu? Zhao Dashan? Oh right, you’re the Minister of the Military Unit that Xiao Wu mentioned?"

Zhao Dashan looked at him with excitement, foolishly smiling, "Brother Zheng, you’re still alive? We missed you so much. It’s good, you’re still alive. Does the provincial city know you’re back?" As he spoke, he went up and tightly hugged Zhou Xiaozheng.

"We really missed you. I’m Dashan, didn’t expect you’d remember me. I was wondering why Zhou Jiao’s father was also named Zhou Xiaozheng? I thought you were from Beijing. Daniu sacrificed. That year our regiment went out, he didn’t come back." He said, releasing his grip but holding onto Zhou Xiaozheng tightly, "Brother Zheng, this time you must come to my house for a good drink, no one’s taking you away."

"Just arrived at noon, still need to have a good chat with my daughter when I return. In a couple of days, after my wife and I settle things here, I’ll come over for a drink, how about that?"

"No way, you’re an active military officer, how can you have so much leave? Brother Zheng, your efficiency is still high! Just this afternoon, you already bought the courtyard. This is for Xiao Wu and his wife, right?

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