Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Chapter 246: Sheepskin Coat

Lin Lishan struggled to carry a large basket, with a big bag hanging in front, panting as she hurried in. As soon as she reached the bedroom door, she immediately set it down, "Oh, I’m exhausted."

Zhou Jiao quickly poured her a cup of hot water. Frowning, she looked at her in puzzlement, "Where’s Xiao Wu? Why didn’t he help you carry this? And where are the others?"

Zhou Xiaozheng glanced outside the door and shook his head with a smile. Indeed, she was the real mom.

"I heard your elder sister-in-law didn’t go to work today. Xiao Wu and his dad took the kids to her house. They probably didn’t want to disturb you two, so they didn’t tell you. Your mother-in-law is watching the kids alone in the guest room. I got off the car first; the others bought more and went straight to the guesthouse. We agreed to have lunch at the guesthouse canteen.

Mom rushed back to prepare your meal. No way, Brother Zheng, we really should hire someone. With Jiao Jiao staying here, there’s no way to get meals done," Lin Lishan said discontentedly.

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, "Hmm, I’ll talk to Xiao Wu in a bit. When they return next year, we must hire someone. For now, we have to make do." After speaking, he gestured across the way.

Lin Lishan understood, rolling her eyes. She suddenly stood up, opened the bag, and began laying out items, "These are things I learned from talking to locals. They’re gifts needed for the child’s full-moon ceremony. Oh, and your aunt and godmother are all prepared. It seems they want to bring them back and have someone send them on the full-moon day."

Zhou Jiao looked at the rattles, tiger head shoes, hats, and several small cotton-padded jackets and couldn’t help but laugh, "Mom, with everything you’ve bought, are you sure Ping’an can use it all? Dad, just the wooden toys alone, we already have two sets at home. As for clothing, let’s not even get started, a whole wardrobe full for him."

Zhou Xiaozheng disdainfully pinched the small red cotton jacket with two fingers, "No worries, one set per day. If it’s not nice, just give it away as a gift. These kinds can definitely be gifted."

Lin Lishan slapped his hand away, "Your little aunt said he has to wear something red on that day. This is the best I could find. You can’t get this silk here. Just keep it as a backup."

After speaking, she ignored him. She took out a box from the bag and placed it on the table, instructing Zhou Jiao, "Jiao Jiao, this is the golden lock to hang around the neck on the full-moon day, along with some Copper Coins. I don’t know the customs here, so I added some Jade Pendants. Keep them safe for now. Don’t touch the red envelopes inside; save them for the day. I’ve given Aunt Cheng the red eggs, and she will bring them over that day. Your godmother is really enthusiastic, saying she’d prepare everything herself. Judging by this, she treats you like her own daughter and even said she’d take you back to the provincial city to move houses. She only gave up after your great-aunt advised her otherwise."

Zhou Jiao glanced at her dad and saw him nodding slightly towards her. She felt a lot more at ease.

"I counted; on the full-moon day, just in Beijing, from your grandmother’s house, your aunt’s, the provincial city with your godmother, your dad’s three other brothers, and in the county, with your Aunt Cheng here, there are many people. Can you manage all that? Maybe, this time mom won’t go back, and I’ll ask your dad to take leave for me. If he can’t, so what if there’s a penalty? I’ll return after the full-moon. What do you think?"

Zhou Jiao decisively refused. Her dad just came back. They can’t just leave for the Northeast with nothing prepared. If her mom doesn’t go back, what happens to the family? Besides, they might have to move house soon, and how can the woman of the house not be there? She must go back.

Those unaware might spread nonsense or even get ideas. If rumors spread about them being separated or any such nonsense, it might affect the couple’s image. Her dad is so outstanding; who knows if anyone’s eyeing him in secret? Her mom must stay close to her dad to declare her territory.

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