Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 234

Chapter 234: Chapter 170: Brothers Reunited (Part 2)

Zhou Xiaozheng looked at a few people and asked, "Why did you come so late, did you ask for leave?"

"No need for leave, we waited until after work and then drove over. We told the boss you were coming back. The boss let us go and said you should visit him when you have time. He wants to see you and has a few words for you," said Yang Liyang.

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, "Is the old commander still in good health? Shouldn’t he be retiring in a few years?"

"He’s doing well, still has a loud voice, scares people to death. A few years ago, there were rumors he would be promoted, but nothing happened after," Zhao Chuan Guang said, providing Brother Zheng with some insider information.

"Aren’t you guys supposed to rush back tonight? Didn’t I say I’d come to find you?" Zhou Xiaozheng gave them a sideways glance.

Feng Wei chuckled, "Brother Zheng, Ah Guang mentioned it, but we couldn’t stay put, so we found a way out. It’s fine, it’s quite close. We’ll drive back in no time. We’ll take leave when we return. Didn’t you say you’re going hunting in two days?"

Zhou Xiaozheng quickly stopped them, "Please, no, focus on what’s important, stay put for now. I’ll come to the provincial city in a few days. Work diligently, don’t cause any trouble. We’re all over 40 now, we can only move forward, not backward. Be cautious in everything, and discuss well among yourselves if anything comes up."

The five of them nodded seriously. Feng Wei looked at the others, "Don’t worry, Brother Zheng, with you back, we have our backbone. We’ll listen to you, if we can’t get leave, we won’t come. But don’t forget to come up to the provincial city early, stay a night if possible, we’ve got a lot to say to you."

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, "Alright, we’ll talk in detail then, but for now, let’s drink."

Then he said to everyone, "Everyone, have some food, keep your chopsticks busy. Shanshan, take good care of sister-in-law and Hong Li. We’ll all have three drinks first, then everyone play through the night. If you’re drunk, rest in the county, return in the morning. Xiao Wu, ask the innkeeper to bring several jars of wine."

Zhao Chuan Guang laughed and shouted, "We’ll play through, even if we have to drive, we can easily step on the pedal to the provincial city. Rest assured, let’s raise our glasses, the first glass, wishing everyone a better life." After drinking, he turned his glass upside down.

He continued, "Pour yourself another, the second glass, to welcome our Brother Zheng back safe and sound, no missing parts, completely back with us."

Saying this, he downed his glass in one go, smiling as he waited for Zhou Xiaozheng to finish and pour himself another before looking at Zuo Lin and Zhao Dashan, who had also finished and poured themselves more, "The third glass, drink it up, wishing everyone’s play through grows more spirited."

Everyone laughed at him, there were no conventions like this, shouldn’t he be wishing Brother Zheng a promotion, a senior position, or something about the play through?

After the three glasses, the drinking begun, and everyone was busy playing through, seeking out opponents to drink against one another. It quickly became a scene of finger-guessing games and playful banter, with the three jars of wine nearing the bottom, Zhang Guoqing brought over two more jars to fill the table.

On this side, Feng Wei clung to Zhou Xiaozheng’s hand, refusing to let go, "When we head back, Brother Zheng, you take us to the county courtyard to recognize the way. So that when you go to Beijing, we can come often to see the kid. It’s too late now, otherwise, we’d want to see the little princess."

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