Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 497

Chapter 497: Chapter 382: Words at the Table

Truly, times have changed.

At the provincial military district guesthouse, Zhang Guoqing visited again, but the feeling was no longer the same.

Xiao Zhou was gone, and Fang Fei was not around either.

Mr. Lin had retired; although there were still people welcoming him, the grand reception from the previous visit was gone.

He didn’t know how the old man felt at this moment; an inexplicable thought arose in his heart: ultimately, the hero ages.

Thankfully, the treatment hadn’t changed, and he still stayed in the same room. Otherwise, he really worried the old man would feel the gap and get mentally disturbed.

Before dinner, as the old man sent notices, more and more people gradually arrived.

For a time, several elders were seated in the room.

Zhang Guoqing exchanged a glance with Zhou Jiao, just as they expected; the old man indeed had a plan.

The couple was just about to leave to visit Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang when the old man stopped them.

"You all know our Xiao Wu, but you old folks haven’t met my own granddaughter yet, have you? How is she? Beautiful, right?"

Zhou Jiao stepped forward again with a smile to greet the elders.

"It’s still our Northeast Tiger who raises great offspring. Child, why didn’t your father come this time?"

"Zhou Xiaozheng must be busy. It’s good to be busy, it makes us proud. When you see your dad, remember to tell him to come back often, just say Old Wang is craving wine. Your dad will know."

Zhou Jiao quickly nodded with a smile.

She listened to Zhang Guoqing’s conversations with everyone while responding to the elders’ questions.

Soon, Zhou Jiao understood.

Even Mr. Zhao from Luocheng was invited; Mr. Lin was planning to take action in one sweep.

Whether retired or in office, basically all the influential elders were invited by Mr. Lin for this gathering half a month ago.

Unfortunately, two ultimate figures still didn’t appear.

One of them was her father Zhou Xiaozheng’s old leader, who was said to be in a meeting.

She listened carefully to everyone’s discussions, hoping to discern some clues.

Regrettably, with so many people in the provincial city, she couldn’t place them.

She glanced at Zhang Guoqing, seeing him engage respectfully and freely with the elders. She planned to thoroughly question him later on what he might be hiding from her.

Mr. Zhao of Luocheng smiled amiably as he dealt with Mr. Lin, occasionally glancing at the people present. These old fellows had lived such long lives, they’ve seen it all. When they heard Mr. Lin would come to the Northeast, wanting to gather, they all knew each other’s minds. So they avoided official matters and talked about home life.

He pondered that Zhou Xiaozheng’s young ones might have realized too. Recalling his youngest son’s words before he left, he wished he could go back and strike his son—worried that the young couple would be trapped, his foolish son was the one getting ensnared.

It seems now Zhou Xiaozheng had already let go, allowing his daughter and son-in-law to gain experience. The Cheng Family and Zhou Family were like family; Mr. Lin must be anxious—he played a poor move here.

In his view, it would have been better to directly tell the young couple the purpose, which would have been better. Smart people hate being utilized, especially Zhou Xiaozheng who despises others using him to gain backdoor entry.

"I think you should come with me to Beijing for a few days this time. Old Cheng couldn’t make it to the Northeast and missed you. How about it? Want to go? Just the right time to visit old friends."

Mr. Zhao was taken aback by Mr. Lin’s suggestion. What was he thinking, still drilling to Beijing? Just by moving around with Mr. Lin, his eldest son Chuanyao would suffer.

"Alas... my spouse’s health isn’t good; let’s talk about it later. Old Lin, you called us old guys over, you won’t not serve us wine, will you?"

Mr. Lin clapped his hands, "If you hadn’t mentioned it, I would have forgotten the time. Come, let’s go eat folks. Xiao Wu, go call your dad and mom to join us."

Seeing this, Zhou Jiao quickly smiled, "Grandpa, I’ll go with them. You and the elders, please don’t blame the younger ones for being impolite."

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