Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 418

Chapter 418: Chapter 315: Departure

In the waiting hall.

Old Mrs. Cheng was accompanied by a doctor, a guard, and a nanny, followed by a pile of luggage. After a while, Cheng Ruzhu came in from the entrance with luggage.

Zhou Jiao looked at her family beside her, surprised with her mouth agape.

"What? Don’t you want me to come along and accompany you?"

"No, no. I’m just worried about delaying your work, Aunt."

After Cheng Ruzhu sat down, she pulled out a piece of paper from her backpack and handed it to her with a laugh, winking, "Look! I have a mission, Aunt."

Glancing at it, Zhou Jiao handed it back to her. It turned out Cheng Ruzhu worked at the commercial bureau. She had never asked anyone, but now she knew. "That’s great. It’s lively with more people."

Zhou Jiao knew that Cheng Ruzhu was most likely coming along this time due to concerns over their group’s safety—"specifically going for negotiations," what nonsense was that? And the headquarters discussing with the branch?

Soon, Zhou Jiao stopped bothering with these insignificant matters.

Because staff members specially came over to invite their group to board the train first.

They took a special passage direct to the platform and boarded the soft sleeper compartment.

The series of hospitality procedures and high standards made the solemn atmosphere apparent.

The layout of the soft sleeper compartment was different from the one they had traveled in from the Northeast.

Zhou Jiao and Zhang Guoqing exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled about Old Mrs. Cheng’s identity. However, when she looked at her father, Zhou Xiaozheng, she saw he wasn’t surprised at all. Obviously, he was well aware of everything long beforehand, so she paid no more attention to these details. Regardless of Old Mrs. Cheng’s identity, she was now a retired elder. No matter her contributions to the country, she was still her grand-aunt in front of her.

Zhou Xiaozheng patted his daughter, advising Zhou Jiao not to hesitate to ask for help from elders if she needed anything while away. This time, she should not worry about anything or be afraid to spend money; the main thing was to enjoy herself.

Finally, he shot a meaningful look at his son-in-law, instructing him to stay by Zhou Jiao’s side and pay attention to safety while outside.

Zhang Guoqing smiled and slightly nodded to him. He knew his father-in-law was worried Zhou Jiao might reveal secrets while outside, making sure he kept an eye on her. Seeing his father-in-law’s concern in his eyes, if not for special circumstances, he would have set off together a while ago.

As the station broadcast sounded, passengers gradually boarded from the platform behind them.

When it was time to part, Zhang Guoqing stepped back a few paces and turned to chat with Old Mrs. Cheng and her group, making space for father and daughter to have a private conversation.

Saying goodbye, albeit sending one a thousand miles away, must end somewhere. Time passed quickly.

"Woo, woo..." The sound of the train whistle resounded, and Zhou Xiaozheng and the others leaving the train stood on the platform smiling, waving goodbye, and shouting for them to stay safe.

Waving goodbye to Zhou Xiaozheng, the train slowly started moving. Zhou Jiao leaned out, looking at the familiar figure in the crowd, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

Zhang Guoqing, startled, held her tightly, pulling her back into the carriage, hugging her back in. At this moment, he broke out in a sweat. This father and daughter were so dramatic.

Every time he was tormented by their melodramatic farewell, put through quite an ordeal. Just now, he noticed his father-in-law’s right leg itching to move. Was it necessary when they’d be back in a few days?

Lin Lishan, unable to see her husband’s expression through the window, could hear him shouting. Seeing her daughter return to the compartment, she couldn’t help but laugh, teasing her daughter, "Didn’t your dad come on board with you?"

Upon saying this, Old Mrs. Cheng and Gu Mingzhu, who watched the lively scene, burst into laughter.

Zhou Jiao took the towel Zhang Guoqing handed her to wipe her face, turned tears into laughter, and gave her mother a playful glare, "My dad’s someone who achieves great things; how would he get on the train?"

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