Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 606

Chapter 606: Chapter 485: Tension

In the county town, Zhang the Second finished sending a telegram and was urging his parents to stay at home and not return to the village. What if something happened when the three brothers were not around?

When it comes to a critical moment, everyone will protect their own family. Don’t be fooled by how close his father and uncle seem every day; he really doesn’t trust them.

"Dad, can others just take over the courtyard? It’s better for you not to return. If you’re not in the village, everyone will help little Wu. If you go back and something happens, it’s definitely you who will step up."

Mr. Zhang replied discontentedly, "What are you talking about? We don’t have any refugees here; what could possibly happen? I just miss your big uncle and little uncle."

Mother Zhang pointed out directly, "Your dad is thinking about your big aunt."

Speaking of his big aunt, Zhang the Second really had nothing to say.

Seeing his dad’s extremely unnatural expression, he laughed and said, "Are you planning something? Do you believe that if you tell uncle, you’ll definitely get sprayed?"

Mr. Zhang tapped him hard on the head with his pipe, "You brat, so clever."

Zhang the Second laughed heartily after being hit, "Dad, it’s not good to become angry from embarrassment when someone speaks the truth."

Mr. Zhang shook his head with a smile, "If your big sister is short on food, what would you do? She’s still your dad’s real sister."

"Can my sister compare with big aunt? Heh, don’t glare at me. I’ll inquire for you, and as soon as there’s news, I’ll report back to you. Mom, should we also check up on my uncles’ families?"

Mother Zhang gave him a sidelong glance. Her two sisters-in-law had just sent full month gifts; was there any need to inquire? Her youngest son had already arranged everything for the family, sparing her any worries.

Zhang the Second couldn’t stand his mother’s prideful expression and wasn’t afraid of his dad being upset. His mom was getting more childlike as she aged, and that was just fine.

"I still need to make a trip to the village. I feel uneasy not doing farm work."

Zhang the Second raised his hands, "Fine, this weekend our whole family will return, just in time to tidy up the backyard." Having said this, he saw his dad smiling and agreeing, finally feeling at ease.

However, Zhang the Second underestimated his father. As soon as he went to work, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang secretly sneaked back to the village.

"Dear, do you think our second son will recognize your handwriting? Did you make any mistakes?"

Mr. Zhang returned to the old house in a good mood, not minding his wife’s teasing, "Returning to Zhang Family Village, could it be simpler? If my handwriting weren’t so terrible, I’d have no problem writing to our youngest son."

Amused, the old couple teased each other happily.

Meanwhile, their youngest son, Zhang Guoqing, happily returned to the dormitory, waving the telegram.

"Jiao Jiao, second brother sent a telegram. Mom and dad have settled in his home for a long time now."

A few days after the telegram was sent, Zhou Jiao knew Zhang the Second would immediately respond. Seeing Zhang Guoqing’s face full of smiles, she said with a smile, "You can sleep soundly now."

"Not yet. There are still many meetings to attend this time."

The hunger situation was very severe; it can’t continue like this. Recently, the school often called on them cadres to attend meetings to find solutions.

Unfortunately, everyone was so hungry that they didn’t bother to think. Besides, coming up with solutions required leaving the campus, and no one wanted to search for food outside on an empty stomach.

Zhang Guoqing was even less inclined to be the scapegoat. If he suggested going to find food, his classmates might blame him. Moreover, he didn’t want his wife to worry herself.

No matter how much he avoided it, orders came down from above – get food from nature. As a result, the school began holding half-day classes and half-day breaks.

Of course, the break wasn’t for them to laze around in the dormitory but to encourage the students to go out for a small harvest.

A "little harvest"? No, it was more like a small winter harvest.

The not-yet-fully-formed cabbages were taken out with the major harvest, and even if the cabbage looked bad, it was this year’s favorite.

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