Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 589

Chapter 589: Chapter 468: Collective New Year

"Jiao girl, did your mother-in-law send some more good things this time?"

Zhou Jiao was slowly making her way with a package when she encountered an old lady from the courtyard.

With a face full of curiosity, the old lady looked her over, and Zhou Jiao smiled and said, "There was a mention of children’s clothes in the letter a few days ago, but I haven’t opened it yet. Are you heading downtown?"

"No, my second daughter-in-law gave birth to a big baby boy early this morning. I need to rush over to see the baby."

"Oh, that’s wonderful news. It’s such great timing, the baby’s here just in time to celebrate the New Year with you all. He’ll surely be a filial child in the future."

The old lady laughed heartily, "Jiao girl, you really have a way with words. Thanks for the kind wishes. When the baby turns one month old, I’ll invite you to have some noodles."

Zhou Jiao nodded with a smile.

"Can you handle it? Why didn’t you let your aunt help? Do you need me to help you carry it back?"

Zhou Jiao quickly stopped her, "It’s just a small bag, no need for help. Quickly go see the little baby, he’s still waiting for you, his dear grandma."

The old lady waved at her with a smile and hurried off.

Zhou Jiao watched her leave, dealt with a few familiar faces passing by, and then hastened her steps home.

The people were incredibly warm and welcoming, many with unfamiliar faces, and she hadn’t interacted much with them. If it weren’t for her good memory, she really wouldn’t have recognized which family they were from.

If Zhang Guoqing hadn’t been taken away by her dad to see the world in other places, Zhou Jiao wouldn’t even want to step out the door. With New Year’s Eve approaching, there were too many people coming and going.

When she got home, no one was there. Even Ping’an had been taken to visit the Wen family by Old Mrs. Cheng, and Aunt Chen had already left at dawn with tickets to shop outside the Big Courtyard.

Busy, everyone was busy, and Zhou Jiao felt that if she didn’t move, she’d practically be shutting herself in for a retreat at home.

After cutting open the package, inside was a set of cotton clothes and pants for Ping’an, a set of woolen sweater and pants for Zhang Guoqing, and the rest were fur neck wraps, leather gloves, and plenty of thick socks.

As soon as Zhou Jiao saw it, she knew Ping’an’s clothing was once again a New Year’s gift from the pregnant Lin Juhua. For three consecutive years, she didn’t know where all the cotton came from.

Mother Zhang had knitted a set of woolen clothes herself, which Zhou Jiao had seen before. The fur items should be New Year’s gifts from Huang Cuilan.

Mother Zhang was thoughtful. Last time, Zhang Guoqing mentioned being a soldier was tough, with training every day, and he wore holes in several pairs of socks. This stack of thick socks must have been prepared by her mother-in-law.

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a smile.

A few days ago, Zhang Meili and her sisters had already sent quite a few things, and now with the in-laws, she wondered if her own offerings back home for New Year’s would seem too few.

In the afternoon, after taking a nap and waking up, Aunt Chen was already busy in the kitchen.

"Auntie, when did you come back? Why didn’t you wake me up?"

Aunt Chen laughed, "Why wake you? I’ve put everything I bought in the living room, take a look and see if there’s anything we missed. While I’m still here, you better check quickly."

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