Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381: Chapter 291: Setting Out on the Journey

Zhou Jiao looked at Zhao Chuan Guang and Huang Hui Min outside the train window, feeling deeply moved.

This trip was meticulously arranged with great attention to detail. From the moment she boarded the soft-sleeper compartment, she knew that saying thank you was unnecessary; she would just keep it in her heart.

As the train slowly started, Zhou Jiao waved vigorously, shouting to the couple running quickly on the platform, "Wait for us to come back." Yes, wait for her family to return. They treated her as their own daughter, so she would show them filial respect.

Zhang Guoqing sighed, "Dad’s judgment is spot on! Godfather and godmother truly treat us as their children."

Yesterday noon, when they arrived at the military district’s family quarters, they were greeted by two adorable and clever younger brothers. The 15-year-old Zhao Liyang was steady and smart, while the 13-year-old Zhao Lihui was lively and cheerful. They warmly welcomed the newly arrived sister and her family of three.

Zhou Jiao genuinely liked the two brothers—they were generous, steady, and smart. Watching them happily accept the jade pendants, wearing them personally and cherishing them, she felt pleased.

She realized she didn’t feel any pang of regret over the grand gifts she gave away. She appreciated straightforwardness. Seeing them treat her without any reserve made her all the more satisfied.

"Yes. Last night, godmother took out a box of jewelry and pushed it into my hands, which scared me. Fortunately, her temperament is very much like mine. I said it wasn’t safe to carry them around. She simply said she’ll give them to me when I come back.

Hehe, I quite like her way of handling things. Her character is also very straightforward; her words carry no hidden meanings. The first time we met, maybe there were other intentions, but now she really treats me well."

Zhang Guoqing, seeing that his son was well-adjusted, felt reassured. Hearing Zhou Jiao talk about Huang Hui Min, he couldn’t help but laugh. What temperament is similar? They’re exactly alike.

His father-in-law always had a precise eye for people. Just as he said, Huang Hui Min and Jiao Jiao both disliked socializing with others. The two of them had a shared understanding, leaving a group of men behind to go shopping.

If it weren’t for their son, they probably wouldn’t have even come back for dinner. As Zhao’s older brother said—they’re like mother and daughter for sure.

"Where did you and godmother go shopping yesterday? Why didn’t you buy anything?" Zhang Guoqing asked curiously—he had been kicked out of the room last night, while they stayed with Ping’an. He hadn’t had a chance to ask.

"We didn’t plan to buy anything. Wasn’t it that after those four aunts came over, many women also arrived? Godmother sneaked a pinch on my hand, and we seized the chance to slip away.

She knows how to drive and took me to look for the Four Treasures of the Study, saying that last time when she visited our study, she saw that the ones we used were too shabby. She has good connections and writes beautiful calligraphy. Yesterday she paid for everything, and when I wanted to pay, she got angry.

Remember to remind me to bring her a gift when we come back. Later, she took me to Friendship Mall. Apart from fabric, there wasn’t much that caught our eye. The more you get to know her, the more you realize she’s quite childlike."

Zhang Guoqing listened as she spoke, his hands not idle. The temperature in the train carriage was high, and some food needed to be taken out. Besides Zhao Chuan Guang and his wife, four additional uncles and aunts also prepared a lot of things for this trip to the provincial city. Apparently, they were unaware of Zhao Chuan Guang’s arrangements, as they prepared a variety of food and other items.

The train continuously moved forward slowly, occasionally stopping at small stations along the way for other trains to pass. They passed through several stations, with some small stations having villagers selling local specialties by the windows. Perhaps the carriage they were in was somewhat special, as it was always kept at a distance and not permitted to come close.

Whenever Zhang Guoqing saw Zhou Jiao interested in the various snacks sold at stations, he would get off the train to the rear carriages to look for them. However, after being repeatedly asked by the enthusiastic staff to buy on behalf of others, he lost interest. He didn’t forget that he had come through the back door, so it was best not to add to others’ burdens.

As the year-end approached, the number of people boarding and alighting at each stop increased, appearing quite crowded. He noticed several carriages with people sitting on the floor, leaning against bamboo baskets to rest.

Reassuringly, there was an elder and child carriage. Along the way, it was common to see staff helping the elderly and those with children, assisting passengers with lots of luggage to get on and off.

The countryside outside the windows was all white and snowy, leaving little scenery to admire. Apart from staff, they saw no passengers in the carriage, but there was chatter coming from nearby carriages. For safety reasons, the couple didn’t overly engage with strangers. After dinner, they washed up and rested early.

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