Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 314

Chapter 314: Chapter 241

In the courtyard of the county town, before it got bright, Zhang Guoqing got up and jogged along the street.

On the way, he saw many elderly people queuing in front of the grocery store. He greeted several familiar old folks and took a lap around. Watching the shops and pedestrians along the way and listening to everyone’s discussions, he roughly grasped the current living standards and habits in the county town.

When it got brighter, he saw some households opening their courtyards, and the voices of adults talking and children shouting came out. Only then did he start running back slowly with breakfast.

Zhang Guoqing hadn’t reached the door yet when the male heads of the neighboring households on both sides came out. Now seeing him run over, they enthusiastically greeted him.

He quickly stopped, observing them as they approached while smiling and calling the two middle-aged men "uncle" and greeting them.

Wang Dasheng from the left courtyard had already dealt with Zhang Guoqing. He cheerfully pointed to another man and introduced, "Running so early, young man sure has energy.

Xiao Wu, this is Uncle Chen from the courtyard to your right. Your Uncle Chen works at the grain bureau, and his wife is at the supply and marketing cooperative. If you need to buy anything, find your Uncle Chen. Old Chen, this kid is Zhang Guoqing, his nickname is Xiao Wu."

Old Chen nodded and laughed, "Who doesn’t know the famous Zhang Guoqing. Heh heh, if I see you, I should recognize you." After saying that, he winked at him.

Smiling, he explained to Wang Dasheng, "A few days ago, I saw him at the restaurant in front. I heard my wife say a new family moved in next door; the young man is called Zhang Guoqing, looks very spirited, with a young wife and a newborn son. When I heard, I thought it might be the same person."

Zhang Guoqing knew the residents here were relatively well-off. But seeing these two men still slightly surprised him. Regardless of Wang Dasheng from the meat factory, just looking at Old Chen in front — short and stout, with a rosy complexion. Not at all like the sallow and thin masses of the time. Their clothes had not a patch, and the fabric was decent.

Indeed, there’s wealth disparity in any era.

After listening, Zhang Guoqing immediately said with a smile, "Uncle Chen, this is fate. Who would’ve thought we’d become old neighbors upon meeting again. You and Uncle Wang will have to look after this junior in the future. Where are you headed?"

Old Chen, hearing Zhang Guoqing’s words, smiled even more happily, pointed forward, and said with a laugh, "I don’t know what Old Wang is up to, but I’m going to buy breakfast."

Wang Dasheng put an arm around Old Chen’s shoulder, dragging him forward as he said, "Let’s go, I’m off to buy breakfast too. Xiao Wu, quickly get inside, be careful your breakfast gets cold. If you need help in the future, remember to call out in the courtyard."

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile, only going back inside after they disappeared from view.

Zhang Guoqing stood in the courtyard and saw no movement from the bedroom. He took the buns to the kitchen and warmed them in the pot. He figured they went to bed late yesterday, so Zhou Jiao must still be asleep.

Returning to the bedroom, sure enough, Zhou Jiao and the child were sleeping soundly, not noticing him enter. He smiled silently, moved quietly, tidied up the room, and carried the family’s laundry and the son’s diapers back to the courtyard by the well.

After washing the clothes and tidying the courtyard, Zhang Guoqing saw there was still time, so he returned to the study, picked up a book, leaned there, and began reading. Occasionally, he looked toward the inner room.

Zhou Jiao woke up from her nap, saw the child hadn’t woken up yet, hurried to finish in the bathroom, and gave a smile toward Zhang Guoqing, who came in upon hearing her. She then ran to wash up. After washing up, Zhang Guoqing had already brought their breakfast over and prepared a portion of bird’s nest congee for her.

The couple sat in the living room eating breakfast.

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