Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 429

Chapter 429: Chapter 326: Disgust

Returning to the Big Courtyard, Zhou Jiao didn’t bother unpacking. Once Ping’an was settled, she immediately sent Zhang Guoqing to invite the Cheng Family over for dinner, especially to call Cheng Ruzhu and her husband.

After he left, she hurriedly said a few words to Zhou Xiaozheng and headed straight to the kitchen.

As soon as Aunt Chen saw her, a smile naturally appeared on her face, "I’ll prepare dinner tonight, you should go rest."

"Auntie, it’s a pity you didn’t come with us this time. Aunt Wang bought a lot of cheap goods. I didn’t know what you liked, so I bought some things for you. Don’t mind them, tonight we can choose what you like, and I can give away the rest."

Aunt Chen smiled and complained, "Why do you waste money, child? Before New Year’s, you already sent me back with a lot of things, and now you brought more, always sparing nothing."

With a smile, Zhou Jiao said, "Auntie, don’t say such formalities. I treat you like family, that’s why I’m not being polite with you. If it were outsiders, I’d hide things to avoid being conspicuous."

Aunt Chen nodded happily. Among the Zhou Family, she was the most at ease. The Zhou family’s setup was simple, untangled, uninterested in gossip, and everybody got along well, especially Zhou Jiao and her mother, who were always kind.

She hadn’t stayed long at home before already wanting to come back, really missing Jiao Jiao’s cooking. She saw how Xiao Wang and the others had gained weight, always smiling foolishly. Being assigned to the Zhou Family was truly a blessing for them.

"Jiao Jiao, a couple of your cousins came by while you weren’t home, I didn’t let them into your room, claiming we didn’t have the key. Remember to say you forgot to give it to me," Aunt Chen whispered, glancing outside.

Zhou Jiao covered her mouth, smiling, and quickly nodded.

Aunt Chen rolled her eyes at her, whispering, "Don’t be so naive! Their eyes are on you. Luckily your mom bought clothes that fit you just right, otherwise, they could have borrowed them and never returned. There’s nothing more to say. Saying too much might seem like stirring trouble."

Zhou Jiao began sorting out the dishes, listening to Aunt Chen’s words, and couldn’t help but laugh. She thought, after all, the judgment of the public is always sharp.

"Oh, some people were looking for Xiao Wu. I wrote their names down on paper and left it on your study desk. All from those boys in the Big Courtyard."

"Auntie, you are impressive. I bet they don’t have anything serious, probably just want to play with Xiao Wu. If they don’t come tonight, they’ll definitely show up tomorrow night. Has my dad been coming home for dinner these days?"

Aunt Chen shook her head with a smile and said, "He has to come back to eat. Your maternal great-uncle comes over right at meal times. Oh, and we need to wrap more dumplings. A couple of days ago your cousin and his wife came over and refused to leave. They even brought two bags of flour."

Zhou Jiao laughed heartily, "What do they like in dumplings? Last time I sent some over, my cousin’s wife told me not to trouble myself and just make more when they want to eat. Now that my great-aunt is not home, they surely can’t go hungry."

"Shrimp and lamb are their favorites, and the most leftover is the chive. Your dad loves sauerkraut and shrimp."

"Hmm, chive has a strong flavor and they might not be used to it. It’s my maternal grandfather and uncle’s favorite. Has my grandfather not come over these days?"

Aunt Chen smiled, "Your grandfather and great-uncle have been over a few times; he also loves shrimp and sauerkraut now. Jiao Jiao, are these hairy crabs and knife fish? Wouldn’t this evening’s preparation be too extravagant?"

"It’s rare for my uncle to come over. These were gifts from my great-aunt’s friends, so it wouldn’t look good not to serve them." Zhou Jiao didn’t mention the surplus at home, as she was considering whether to invite the Lin Family over.

She wiped her hands, stood by the door, and peeked to see her mom holding the baby, accompanying her dad in conversation.

"What’s wrong?" Aunt Chen asked curiously.

Zhou Jiao smiled, "Nothing. I was just checking if the guests have arrived." Just then, she heard the Cheng children yelling "sister" loudly.

"Go out and accompany the guests; there are only two dishes left here, leave them to me." Aunt Chen urged her to go out quickly.

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