Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247: Chapter 180: Excitement (Part 2)

National Day and his two brothers were talking in low voices, teasing each other. They picked up brooms and shovels and went to the backyard.

In the East Wing of the main room, Mr. Zhang had already lit a lamp. Hearing the noises outside, Mr. Zhang didn’t even have to think to know it was Xiao Wu, as their three sons were the first to get up every morning to help him with chores.

Mother Zhang dressed up and looked at him, "Put on some more clothes, don’t you feel today’s quite cold? Hearing the sound of sweeping in the courtyard early in the morning, I estimate it snowed."

Mr. Zhang nodded, tidying himself up, "I’ll go check the backyard to see if the snow is heavy. A few days ago, we built a nest for the chickens, they’d better not freeze to death."

Mother Zhang chuckled softly, "No worries, our chickens are smarter than people. If they get cold, they would have run under our window and started crowing. All I heard was the rooster crowing early in the morning, so I guess it’s fine. How about I make congee and steamed buns for breakfast? Since we have guests, maybe add some salted duck eggs?"

"Do whatever you like; it’s okay. Our family ties don’t require us to be picky, just make something simple. Yesterday, Brother Zhou said he wanted to take Xiao Wu and his wife to the county to live for a few days. They plan to take Xiao Wu and his wife around the town to get acquainted, so the kids won’t be bullied. I agreed; it was too late last night to tell you about it."

Mother Zhang looked at him in surprise, "Did they really buy a courtyard for Xiao Wu and his wife? I was wondering why they were constantly on the move, no wonder they were so busy. The pile of cloth last night was presumably to be stored in town, which explains why it was rushed. Should we go to the city to help tidying up? Do you know which area it’s in?"

Mr. Zhang smiled and shook his head, "I’ve asked, and they said no need, they’ve already hired two women and offered them some food to help clean. It should all be done today. They said the stuff in Xiao Wu’s room doesn’t need to be moved over, they will transfer it to the adjacent small yard later. Everything in the city is brand new now, even rice is prepared. Brother Zhou is worried he won’t get a vacation next year, so he tidies everything up first, and then Xiao Wu and his wife can just bring their clothes and move in. It’s all well arranged; he really cares for his daughter."

Mother Zhang clicked her tongue, "Such indulgence. With only one precious daughter, they are afraid to wrong her. Luckily, Jiao Jiao married Xiao Wu, and the couple gets along well. Otherwise, would Brother Zhou have insisted on taking his daughter back? You didn’t see it, but as soon as Brother Zhou came back last night, he dragged his own daughter into the inner room, afraid she was exhausted. He even asked his sister-in-law to stew something for his beloved daughter, afraid she might be hungry. Usually a cold-faced person lights up seeing Jiao Jiao. Oh, I’ve learned a lot, such warmth between father and daughter."

Mr. Zhang chuckled softly, "Hehe, why do you think he rushed to the city? Just to tidy things up early and let his daughter live there for a few days. Only when he knows his child is well-arranged will he feel at ease returning."

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