Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 233

Chapter 233: Chapter 169: Brothers Reunited (Part 1)

Suddenly, sounds of shouting came from outside the door. The waiter occasionally glanced outside, vaguely seeing the source of the sound.

Zhou Xiaozheng abruptly stood up, startling everyone. He waved his hand, "They’re looking for me. Wow, they found me here. You eat first, I’ll go check it out."

Before he could go out, the door was pushed open, and a group of people rushed in, each hugging Zhou Xiaozheng, jumping and laughing.

Zhao Chuan Guang smiled as he walked in and, seeing Cheng Hongli, shouted loudly, "Red Pepper, you’re still the same! Zhao Dashan has really snagged a great cabbage!"

Zhao Dashan laughed and stood up, punching him lightly, "You’re still the same relaxed guy. How did you find us? We were just saying today that if you came over the next couple of days, I’d have to take care of you. Brother Zheng is going up the mountain to hunt. Do you want to come?"

Zhang Guoqing hurriedly got up to arrange chairs, quickly instructing the waiter to set the table with more utensils. Meanwhile, a few older men had already lifted Zhou Xiaozheng up and tossed him around. They cried and laughed before finally sitting down at the table.

Zhou Xiaozheng addressed everyone, "This is Zhao Dashan. You shouldn’t have forgotten him, right? We ate quite a few of his melons." After he spoke, everyone burst into laughter.

He continued introducing, "This one might be unfamiliar, but someone’s not unfamiliar. Zuo Sen’s brother, Zuo Lin, also an ex-serviceman."

Immediately, someone next to him asked, "Brother Zheng, is he the one who claims he’s a leopard that was taken down by you, the Northeast Tiger, that Zuo Sen?"

Zhao Chuan Guang came over and immediately patted his head, "Xiao Wu, you’re still the same. That annoying habit, why do you always speak the blunt truth? This is his brother, be mindful. Brother, you’re Zuo Lin, right? You’re much more agreeable than that old guy Zuo Sen."

Zhou Xiaozheng ignored their antics and continued introducing, "This person, you should also know."

"Red Pepper," several people shouted.

Cheng Hongli patted the table, "Alright, stop calling me Red Pepper, there are two juniors here. Can’t you save some face for your sisters?"

"No," came the deafening shout followed by hearty laughter.

Cheng Hongli rolled her eyes, "Beside me is Brother Zheng’s wife Lin Lishan, I won’t introduce further. Over here is Zuo Lin’s wife. Those two young ones, one is..."

"Our young son-in-law," even Zhao Chuan Guang shouted while banging his bowl. Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head with a smile. When their voices quieted, he said, "This is my family’s young son-in-law, this is the young son-in-law’s second brother. Tonight they were supposed to go to Zuo Lin’s place to handle some things, but I had them come straight here."

Zhao Chuan Guang slapped his thigh and shouted, "Zuo Lin, can you handle it or not? If not, we’ll take care of it."

Zuo Lin glared at him, "What do you mean ’can you handle it’? Is there a man who’d admit they can’t? We don’t need you, it’s simple enough on our own. How did you guys find us?"

Zhao Chuan Guang pointed to his own head, "Our brains are particularly good, masterful at calculations, followed the tire tracks to find you, how’s that?"

"Impressive, for your impressiveness, first down three cups. Xiao Wu, pour wine for the elders," Zhao Dashan said with a mischievous smile.

The chubby old man nodded with a smile, gesturing with his hand, "No problem, it’s lively. I’ve already started sending up the drinks. Relax and sit back, I’ve got a handle on the dishes, and we’ll stop when it’s about enough."

"Master Fatty, you’re really proficient, give them some more meat. They’re all soldiers, big appetites. Hastily came from the provincial city, probably haven’t eaten yet. Make a few pastries to fill their stomachs."

When Zhou Xiaozheng saw Zhang Guoqing leaving and returning, he nodded in confirmation. Zhou Xiaozheng settled down, assured, not stepping out to order dishes.

Zhao Chuan Guang was saying, "...When I heard, I guessed that was my sister-in-law coming home with her child, that’s good, seeing the child is well raised is reassuring. When Qingming arrives, I’ll talk to Brother Zheng, let him rest assured that sister-in-law and the child are both doing well."

Zhang Guoqing listened, initially confused, but then realized that this truly was a foolish fellow. No wonder he hadn’t come to see Jiao Jiao. Apparently, he had sent quite some things to Jiao Jiao’s cousin. He kind of understood why the Lin Family was so generous, regularly sending watches and such. These five men hold real power, not lacking in resources. Lin Family, well, seems they were given too much credit.

Zhang Guoqing stood up, poured wine for them all, and raised his glass, saying, "Uncles, I’m saying thanks on behalf of Jiao Jiao. If she were here, she would sincerely say thank you as well, even though she hasn’t seen the people or things, she’s received the sentiment. All these years set a lot of your minds at ease, thank you for always thinking of Jiao Jiao. I’ll drink three cups, then toast each of you a cup on Jiao Jiao’s behalf. When she comes out at her full month, let her prepare a proper meal to thank you." Finished speaking, he drank three cups in succession, and finally picked up his glass, respectfully bent slightly and clinked glasses with the five people, drinking it all in one go.

Zhao Chuan Guang led the applause, repeatedly saying good, "Xiao Wu, if you need anything, find your godfather. Your dad isn’t here, your godfather supports you, do whatever you want, your godfather’s got you covered. Go back and tell our little princess, don’t be afraid, find your godfather if there’s trouble, her dad and five brothers are in the Northeast, no one would dare touch her. Just by virtue of her being our child, she can do whatever she wants, your godmother in the provincial city has connections as well. If you have issues, go directly to your godfather. When you get to JXC, just say you’re looking for godfather, someone will take you to me."

Zhang Guoqing nodded, "Okay, I’ll definitely come to you whether or not there’s something, don’t worry, you’re my dad’s brothers, I won’t be polite with you."

Feng Wei laughingly said, "Good, well said! We’re closer brothers than your dad’s blood brothers, we’re the kind who’d entrust our lives to each other, so don’t be afraid of taking liberty with us."