Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344: Chapter 264: Full Moon Ceremony 3_2

After tidying up the aftermath and returning the borrowed tables, chairs, bowls, and chopsticks, the Zhang Family slumped in the living room, not wanting to move. Zhang Meili had anticipated this, so she had her man take the kids home first. The last time Zhang Guoqing got married, she was so busy that she slept a full day and night on the bed.

Zhang Meili pulled Zhang Guoqing to sit beside her and whispered, "No one from the Old Zhou Family came today. Even Zhou Family Patriarch had his daughter-in-law bring over a basket. Isn’t that strange?"

Zhang Guoqing had indeed forgotten about the Old Zhou Family. Ever since his father-in-law’s identity was exposed, he hadn’t seen that family. Plus, with so many people and matters today, he really didn’t notice who hadn’t come?

"If they didn’t come, they didn’t come. Let’s see what Jiao Jiao says later. Big Sister, who else didn’t come? I think everyone came except Aunt, right?"

"Even people we didn’t know came, so who didn’t? Aunt sent a gift for the baby shower but hasn’t shown up at all. Could something have happened? I think our Dad is worried. Don’t mention Aunt to them. I guess they’ll go to Aunt’s house in a few days." Zhang Meili warned him uneasily.

Mr. Zhang, seeing the whole family present, gave Mother Zhang a look. Mother Zhang took out a handkerchief wrapped with money from her pocket and placed it on the bed, then spoke to Zhang Guoqing, who was whispering, "Xiao Wu, this is the favor money from the villagers today. It’s all for our Ping’an. It’s not much, just a gesture. Keep it for the child."

Zhang Guoqing hurriedly shook his hand, "Mom, we agreed. The villagers’ favor money is yours and Dad’s to deal with. Keep this money for returning favors in the future. Put it away. Even if you give it to Jiao Jiao, she won’t want it."

Mr. Zhang knew his child didn’t understand these customs, "This money must be kept for the child. It’s not for you; it’s for Ping’an. Take it. This money and usual favors are two different things. You covered today’s expenses, even paid for the pig slaughtered at home, and Dad didn’t turn it down. Why would we fuss over this small money? It’s a rule; ask your brother and sister-in-law if they kept the favor money for Xi Zi’s baby month celebration?"

Mr. Zhang deliberately said this in front of the whole family, to prevent the two daughters-in-law from getting envious of the youngest son’s house full of gifts. Although the youngest didn’t take cash gifts today, there were plenty of food and clothing sent over.

He heard from his eldest daughter that the couple’s room was piled up to the point it was hard to turn around. He knew it must be a lot. He had to clarify that they hadn’t separated yet, and his youngest had already given money even for the pig slaughtered at home. This time, the banquet was indeed funded privately by the youngest, to prevent future friction among the brothers and sisters-in-law.

Zhang Guoqing took the money from Mother Zhang when he saw his father insisting. He smiled and refused when his two brothers said they would return the pig money.

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