Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292: Chapter 223: Meeting the In-Laws

The Zhang Family started preparing lunch early in the morning to welcome the relatives, halting all woodworking in the new yard. The usual hustle and bustle at North Mountain Foot was absent.

As soon as the gathering at Zhou Family Village wrapped up, people started shouting from here to begin preparations. Apart from Mother Zhang staying in Zhang Guoqing’s room to look after the children, the whole family, led by Mr. Zhang, gathered at the gate early to wait for the vehicles to arrive.

Zhang Guoqing drove the car, leading everyone along the main road toward Zhang Family Village. Arriving at North Mountain Foot, he saw a group of people waiting at the doorstep, smiling cheerfully, "Dad, look! Everyone is waiting for you all to arrive."

Upon seeing this, Zhou Xiaozheng quickened the pace, urging them to accelerate. He remarked to Old Mrs. Cheng, "Aunt, ahead is Xiao Wujia, and at the gate is our in-laws’ family."

Once the car stopped, Mr. Cheng hurriedly led his spouse forward, shouting warmly, "Relatives, you are too kind. Why not wait inside in this cold weather?"

Mr. Zhang saw the two elderly in front of Mr. Lin, and hurriedly stepped forward with a smile, "Honored guests have arrived, we couldn’t wait for you to come since last night, and now you’re finally here. Please come inside and have a seat." After saying this, he led the group into the courtyard.

Zhou Jiao guided both Old Mrs. Cheng and Lin Lishan towards her bedroom, "Aunt Grandmother, let’s go inside and rest first, we can go out again when it’s time to eat."

Old Mrs. Cheng nodded happily, "I was just thinking of seeing our Little Treasure, who’s taking care of the child today while you’re out?"

"My mother-in-law is taking care of the child. Earlier, she prepared a basket full of offerings, and she should still be inside. We’ll see her later."

Upon entering the outer room of the west wing, Mother Zhang held the child and greeted them with a cheerful smile, "I heard the noise and knew Aunt Grandmother was here. You’re a special guest, and I’m sorry for failing to meet you outside. Please come in and sit."

Old Mrs. Cheng waved her hand, "You’re busy preparing offerings and taking care of the child, I don’t even know how to thank you. Please, there’s no need for polite words. We’re all family; I don’t stand on ceremony about such things."

Mother Zhang nodded with a smile, sat down in the inner room, and extended the child to the elderly woman, "Come, take a look; this is Jiao Jiao’s baby, nicknamed Ping’an. Even though he’s not yet a month old, he already looks for his mom, and when he hears Jiao Jiao’s voice outside, his eyes dart around. He’s very clever."

Old Mrs. Cheng embraced the child tightly, laughing heartily, "Our family’s child has good roots; just looking at him, you can tell he’s smart. Ping’an is a wonderful nickname, and he’s handsome too. When he grows up, he’ll surely be a fine young man."

Zhou Jiao went to the outer room, brewed three cups of malted milk, and brought them back inside. She took the child, "Aunt Grandmother, have some water and rest for a bit. Mom, you and my mother should also drink. Does the baby need feeding soon?"

Mother Zhang picked up a cup and handed it to Old Mrs. Cheng and Lin Lishan, smiling, "Just fed him, will feed again later. You should take a seat and rest too. Were things smooth over there?"

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