Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 500

Chapter 500: Chapter 385: Parents Move House

"Mom, are you really going to big brother’s house? Then I’ll bring you some refined grains."

Mother Zhang quickly pulled Zhou Jiao into the bedroom.

They entered inside.

Mother Zhang whispered, "Don’t casually take out fine grains in the future. Even if it’s for your elder sister in front, it won’t do. You understand what Mom means, right?"

Zhou Jiao certainly understood.

It’s been a month since Ping’an’s birthday passed, and now every household hasn’t even seen refined grains, and coarse grains are being eaten sparingly. She’s worried about their stomach issues and wanted to take the previously received refined grains back to them. Otherwise, eating white rice at home makes her feel uneasy.

"Mom must stay at your big brother’s place. Your big sister-in-law certainly favors her family. I don’t blame her for supporting her family, but starving my grandsons is unacceptable. I prepared so many dried wild vegetables before, and your big brother still works at the grain store. By right, they should have enough to eat, but look how Xi Zi and his brothers have become so thin."

"Mom, don’t argue with big sister-in-law when you’re there, if it doesn’t look good, just come home."

"Sigh..." Mother Zhang sighed and said, "I won’t argue with her. We’re all women; who wouldn’t think of their own family? Previously, the Huang Family’s situation was better than ours, so she didn’t need to provide for them. Now, our lives are better, and I can see her... plus, your big sister-in-law is gentle, I need to watch over her; I can’t let her take charge."

What could Zhou Jiao say? Having such good in-laws and not cherishing them, she’d truly be struck by lightning.

"Also, while I’m not at home, don’t let yourself eat only wild vegetable cakes, keeping all the good stuff for Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu is my lifeblood; how could I not love him? But you’re also my daughter, he has a big appetite, don’t save everything for him."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao held her arm and said, "Mom, my appetite is just small, it’s not about saving." She couldn’t very well tell her mother-in-law she had a secret stash.

Mother Zhang patted her head and smiled, "I know, I know, our Jiao Jiao is a good kid. Haha... try not to take Ping’an out too often, kids pale and chubby are too eye-catching."

"Okay, I made several worn-out clothes, so the whole family can wear them. Usually, I also lock the big courtyard and stay in."

Mother Zhang patted her, "Don’t mind, stay away from your big brother with Xiao Wu, I’ll come home often. Also, if your elder sister asks for some grains, don’t help, can’t have them all relying on Xiao Wu. If it really becomes untenable, I’ll let you know. Should we have Beijing stop sending parcels?"

Zhou Jiao quickly nodded. She had already discussed this issue with her mother and Cheng Ruzhu last time. It was just too conspicuous. Even Zhao Chuan Guang, she had reminded.

Seeing this, Mother Zhang smiled, nodded, and stood up, "Then your father and I will go to your big brother’s place, it’s late and Xiao Wu will come back, and we won’t be able to leave. While we’re not here, remember not to burn the kang in the west room. We don’t even know if there’s enough firewood to last until next spring."

Zhou Jiao stifled a laugh and followed her out.

Standing at the gate, watching Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang walk out to the intersection, waving at her to go back inside, Zhou Jiao looked up at the sky, her heart filled with worry.

When Aunt Wang came out, she hurriedly walked a few steps and saw Zhou Jiao frowning, "In this cold weather, who are you waiting for? Where are your in-laws and the child? Go back inside quickly."

Zhou Jiao pointed forward and smiled, "The old couple just went to the eldest’s. The child is sleeping inside. Where are you going? Would you like to come in for a chat?"

Aunt Wang hurriedly shook her head, "I must be off, still have to rush to work."

Zhou Jiao watched as she hurriedly walked away, bemusedly smiling. About to go in, she turned to see her right neighbor Huang Juan smiling at her.

"Aunt Juan, aren’t you working today?"

Huang Juan gestured with the net bag in her hand, "Just for this, leaving soon."

"Aunt Juan, take care."

"Go inside, be careful not to catch cold."

Locking the main gate, Zhou Jiao entered the courtyard, pondering over the two neighbors she just saw.

It seemed like both families still had surplus grain... thinking of this, she shook her head with a smile—so idle, concerning herself with others’ affairs.

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