Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 647

Chapter 647: Chapter 524: Something Fishy

Zhang Guoqing, a thousand miles away, couldn’t share his big brother’s disappointment. Looking at the family letter in his hand, he was overjoyed—his elder brother finally had good news.

After reading the letter, Zhang Guoqing squeezed next to Zhou Jiao, "What did eldest sister say in her letter? Mom must be sad now; only second brother is staying with her."

Zhou Jiao handed him the letter in her hand, "The provincial city is very close, and we’re the ones far away. Looks like we can’t go back this summer vacation again. Will you be disappointed?"

"A bit. I have to write a letter to mom telling her there are school activities during summer; otherwise, she and dad would surely wait for us to come home." Saying this, Zhang Guoqing paused and re-read the content of Zhang Meili’s letter.

He uncertainly said to Zhou Jiao, "What do you think Huang Cuilan is up to now? This change is too fast; no wonder it scared eldest sister."

Zhou Jiao shook her head with a smile, "Staying with their parents every day, learning with Mai Miao. Obviously, isn’t it? She’s worried now that big brother will be away for a year. It’s a woman’s sorrow. But it’s nice that she doesn’t interfere with her own family."

"How is that possible? My big brother isn’t that kind of person."

Zhou Jiao smiled meaningfully and said softly, "You’re not your big brother. The future is full of possibilities. Unexpected events happen everywhere in this world."

Zhang Guoqing didn’t want to linger on this topic. He couldn’t guarantee for others, but he was sure his big brother and second brother would never abandon their family, especially his big brother, who lacks both the heart and the courage.

"Let’s not talk about them. Let’s quickly go back and check on our son; we didn’t go back last week, and who knows if he cried. I also promised to fly a kite with him; let’s go back quickly before something else comes up."

Zhou Jiao watched him with a smile, slinging her bag over her shoulder, and followed him downstairs. Watching him push the bike out the door, she raised her eyebrows. Seeing him nod with a smile, she no longer tried to dissuade him.

Sitting on the rear rack, Zhou Jiao tapped her finger on his back and laughed, "No need to rush. Why decide to bike so far away?"

"It’s been a long time since taking you for a ride; how does it feel?"

Zhou Jiao heartily enjoyed it. The bicycle sped along with the great spring breeze.

Along the way, the couple wasn’t in a hurry. They joked and chatted about random topics as they rode along.

Not far from the Big Courtyard, Zhang Guoqing’s eyes caught a long-unseen familiar face. He immediately stopped the bicycle, planted one foot on the ground, and took another look, but only saw a departing back.

He didn’t hesitate, parked the bicycle, and said to Zhou Jiao, "You go ahead; I’m going to catch up with someone." With that, he quickly chased after.

If he wasn’t mistaken, that should be the "Uncle" Zhou Xiaocun. It’s been over half a year since Huang Zhaodi died; what is he doing in Beijing? Why linger near the Big Courtyard? With what purpose?

Zhang Guoqing was still a step too slow. Scouting two streets and still not finding the person, he could only return home disappointed.

Meanwhile, Zhou Jiao didn’t go back. She leaned against a tree, hands on the bicycle handle, pondering who could make Zhang Guoqing so tense.

Zhang Guoqing returned to Zhou Jiao, holding on to a sliver of hope, "Do you have any photos of Zhou Xiaocun?"

"You mean you saw him just now?"

"Yes, I saw him turn his head just in time."

"I don’t have his photo, but I can draw it for you right away," Zhou Jiao said, immediately taking out a notebook from her bag and crouching down to sketch.

Zhang Guoqing didn’t stop her, trusting his wife’s drawing skills. With the portrait, he could inquire with the guards at the gate.

Zhou Jiao’s sketching skills were indeed commendable; the portrait she produced was very realistic.

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