Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 602

Chapter 602: Chapter 481: Something Feels Off

The elders declined the invitation to drink together and each left with their grandchildren and grandnephews.

In the Zhou Family’s living room, Zhou Xiaozheng signaled Aunt Chen to serve the dishes first. Xiao Wang and others moved quite a few chairs from the left and right families, finally accommodating everyone to sit down.

Soon, two tables were filled with dishes. At the women’s table, Old Mrs. Cheng was all smiles as she pulled Mother Zhang to sit beside her, urging her to eat more.

At the men’s table, Mr. Cheng and Mr. Lin introduced their sons and sons-in-law, meeting Mr. Zhang for the first time. For a moment, toasts were exchanged, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Since entering the Big Courtyard’s gate, Xi Zi and Ziwen had their eyes darting around. If they weren’t in the car, they would have wanted to come down and take a look.

At this moment, Ping’an expressed his awareness as a little host.

He came from the neighboring table to Zhou Jiao and was scooped up onto the table by her. Smiling, he said to Xi Zi and Ziwen, "Big brothers, why haven’t the brothers and sisters at home come?"

Zhang Ziwen asked in surprise, "You still remember them?"

"Brother Stone, Sister Mai Miao... I remember them all." Seeing them put down their chopsticks, Ping’an immediately imitated his father’s manner, waving his hand, "Don’t stand on ceremony, make yourselves at home. Eat while we chat."

The people at the table noticed this scene and looked at him amusingly.

Ping’an then invited them, "This dish tastes good, try it. Want a cup of wine?"

Zhou Jiao gently patted her son, "That’s enough, stop being playful."

Ping’an wasn’t annoyed at being exposed. His eyes twinkled as he said to the two older brothers, "After we’re done, I’ll take you guys to play. I saved a lot of good stuff for you."

Xi Zi and Ziwen covered their mouths to stifle laughter. Such a small child speaks like an adult. So funny, who will play with whom isn’t certain yet.

Lin Lishan quickly said, "You can play other things, just don’t think about playing with fireworks; your mom will get angry if she sees that."

Ping’an sighed, "Grandma, you’re really not cute."

Everyone was amused by his act and laughed heartily.

Lin Liyin watched him, remarking, "Kids grow so fast, in no time they’re talking. I remember when he was just a tiny bundle in my arms."

For a moment, there was a silence in the room. As the Zhou and Lin Families grew distant, there were fewer topics among everyone. Many things couldn’t return to the way they were.

"...Initially, they wanted to take Ping’an back to the hometown. I was worried about safety on the way, so I told them to wait until he’s a bit older to go back."

Mr. Zhang nodded after hearing Mr. Cheng’s words, raised his glass to toast the elder, and said, "It’s thoughtful of you, sir. The situation outside is indeed quite bad."

"How’s everything at home?"

Mr. Zhang replied with a smile, "Pretty good. Besides the monthly supplies, we have some harvests from our own yard, living better than most people."

"That’s good. Come, let’s drink."

Mr. Lin glanced at his silent son-in-law and then at Zhang Guoqing, who was busy pouring wine. He smiled at Mr. Zhang and said, "I can’t drink much wine. You go ahead."

Mr. Zhang glanced at the tea in the elder’s hand, a fleeting look in his eyes, and nodded with a smile.

"The weather was too hot a while back, we’re staying at the sanatorium. We’ll move back in a few days and get together with the kids then."

Hearing the invitation, Mr. Zhang finally noticed a missing person and was about to respond when Mr. Cheng interrupted.

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