Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Chapter 50: Visitors from the Lin Family (Part 6)

Chapter Fifty: Visitors from the Lin Family (Six)

"Grandpa, Great Uncle, Uncle, we’re back from Grandma’s house." Even before the kids entered, their loud cheers echoed from afar. Knowing the kids had returned home, Mr. Zhang was very happy. The house had been quiet without them for the five days they were away at the in-laws, and he wasn’t used to it.

A large group of people walked towards the door, including the two sons-in-law. It seemed today’s events had stirred even the county town, making the kids uneasy enough to come back and check.

Smiling broadly, Mr. Zhang looked at them, "Why are you all here? Aren’t you supposed to be at work? That matter is over. Since our two daughters have come, go to Xiao Wu’s room and find your mother. Help her and your sister-in-law tidy up the house. Jiao Jiao’s grandpa and mother will be here soon. Chunming, remember to go home and check on your dad; he was mentioning you yesterday. Xiao Bin and your brothers, go inside and see what you can help with." After saying this, Mr. Zhang walked leisurely behind Uncle Zhang to get some venison from his house.

Everyone watched and followed the eldest inside to listen to what’s going on with Xiao Wu. The children’s cries brought out Mother Zhang and Zhang Guoqing, knowing guests would arrive soon, everyone started preparing for their tasks. Zhang Meili asked Zhang Chunming to greet his father-in-law first, saying she wouldn’t go today but would bring the kids tomorrow to check on them, to discuss the new courtyard house and choose a date for the housewarming. As her husband went out, she took her sister to the west wing to see Jiao Jiao.

Zhang Chunming and the others hurried back without bringing much, as they still had to pick up the kids; their daughter Yaya was still at the nursery. Seeing the courtyard was busy, without much need for him, he greeted everyone and headed to the old family home.

His father lived with his eldest brother, just a few steps away from the village entrance. His brother’s nephew had seen him earlier, and he was eager to discuss house-buying, thinking it might lift his father’s spirits. Gossip about the powerful "golden baby" buzzed through the county. They said Zhou Jiao’s words alone had quieted thousands, and how had they never realized his younger sister-in-law had such talents?

Zhang Chunming’s brother, Zhang Chunjiang, also lived in a blue-brick house, much larger than Old Zhang’s except for the backyard, already quite prominent in the village. Chunming’s father had built the old house years ago. Entering the yard, Chunming saw his dad drinking tea, so there was no need to find him at the field. "Old man," truly, wasn’t afraid of the cold, sitting outside even though the yard had no cover.

"Dad, aren’t you working today? We heard about the big noon incident at the county, so I took leave. What’s going on? I haven’t had a good chance to ask while there." As he spoke, Chunming snatched his father’s tea for a drink. His dad loved tea, often seeking good leaves, but Chunming couldn’t taste much except bitterness, preferring sweet water instead.

Chunming’s father looked at his youngest son, smiling. His son wasn’t like others; the first in the village to work in town, not needing to labor on the land, and married a well-known girl. Both spouses worked in the city, regularly visiting them, with understanding and well-mannered grandsons making everyone envious. His youngest son and daughter-in-law were most filial and genuine. His wife often worried they might be bullied in the city. But he believed there was no need to worry. Despite the Zhang brothers all being in the fields, it wouldn’t be surprising if they all worked in the city eventually. Especially Xiao Wu, with a wife like that, wouldn’t lack a job, and ordinary ones wouldn’t even impress. Among his sons, Xiao Wu was the most fortunate, the youngest well-educated, married a beloved wife, moved to the city, and had three sons and a little girl without hardship.

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