Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Chapter 53: Mr. Lin’s Explanation

Lin Xinsheng looked at the mother and daughter with relief, feeling his nose inexplicably sour. When he left home, his wife was worried that there might be a rift between the mother and daughter, but he was confident; after all, no fools come from the Lin Family. Fortunately, this child has an open heart and mind, with no emotional knots with her mother, which reassures him greatly. Looking around, except for the baby still sleeping, the women were wiping tears, and the men didn’t fare much better.

As the atmosphere was filled with sadness and the people in the room were tearful, he had no choice but to interrupt. Otherwise, the guests would find it hard to stay.

"Alright, it’s good that you’ve talked things over. The mother and daughter can slow things down and chat at night in the room. Put away the tears; is crying part of a soldier’s demeanor? Jiao Jiao, your grandpa happened to have a task to come to the Northern Military Region this time, so he came to see you. Now that I see your husband’s family as solid people, your parents-in-law treat you like their own daughter, and your sisters-in-law are as close as siblings, you should treat the elders well and get along with your family. In this respect, Old Man Zhou did something right. A fool will always act foolishly."

Zhou Jiao involuntarily laughed aloud, looking at the grandfather who resembled Mr. Zhang. She didn’t feel any unfamiliarity; in her past life, Mr. Zhang, whom from an outsider’s view seemed severe, treated her kindly like a granddaughter. Looking at Grandpa Lin was akin to seeing her grandfather. As long as he doesn’t harbor ulterior motives later, she will treat him sincerely.

Lin Xinsheng noticed Zhou Jiao’s calm look towards him, without any resentment, and nodded subtly, then explained: "Grandpa feels sorry for you, letting you suffer at the Zhou Family. When your dad had an accident, both your dad and mom lost their closest family members, your mother almost went mad, your grandmother couldn’t take it and went directly to the hospital. The two children in your eldest uncle’s family were just toddlers, and even your eldest aunt collapsed. Your second uncle’s family was out of town, and the household was in chaos, all depending on your fifteen-sixteen year old aunt to manage everything.

Your grandparents came over at such times, I was truly helpless, having to manage domestic matters and lead troops to battle. Your grandparents repeatedly requested that you must return to the hometown, saying no one was available to take care of you amidst this chaotic world; the Lin Family had to care for two little ones of their own and couldn’t tend to you. I worried your grandfather wouldn’t have a good relationship with your dad nor treat you well, but I trusted your grandmother, she was a decent person. Your grandfather promised me many things and took you away.

Both sides initially agreed that once the world stabilized, they’d send you back to Beijing where you’d settle down and start a family. I even prevented them from relocating your household registration to ensure they wouldn’t swallow the courtyard house your dad left for you. At that time, your grandfather gave me a note promising the compensation money belonged to you and couldn’t be touched. While in your hometown, regardless of your mom’s health recovery, money would still be mailed over regularly.

Before the age of five, we communicated frequently, with assurances you were doing well, getting along harmoniously with brothers and sisters at home. I repeatedly asked for a photo of you, and finally received your first photo at nearly age ten.

At ten, when you called your mom saying you wanted to find her, she called me crying, fearing you’d secretly run to Beijing, claiming you wouldn’t find her since she wasn’t there. She requested I send someone to pick you up, otherwise she was convinced you’d genuinely get lost. I immediately wired an urgent telegram to your grandfather telling him to keep an eye on you until someone came for you.

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