Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 648

Chapter 648: Chapter 525: Movements in the Hu Family

Zhang Guoqing rummaged through the tickets in his pocket, changed his shoes, and said cheerfully, "I’m going out for a spin first. I’ll leave picking up our son to you."

Zhou Jiao followed him out of the bedroom, "Be careful. If anything comes up, we’ll discuss it later."

"Shh... I’ve got it figured out."

Once out of the Big Courtyard, Zhang Guoqing wasted no time, pedaling his "28" bicycle towards the Shangpo Team in the neighboring county. Lin Xuelin’s lover Hu Chunsheng’s grandmother, Gu Xiuya, is married to the first son of the Hu Family in this team’s first squad, Hu Daqian.

Zhang Guoqing didn’t go directly to the other village but turned to Jiang Lishi’s house, which wasn’t far off. Jiang was also a student council member, and they usually got along well.

"Da Zhi, are you there?"

Jiang Lishi had just gotten home not long ago, chatting with his grandfather. Hearing the familiar voice, he couldn’t quite believe it and quickly responded loudly while saying to his grandpa on the kang, "A classmate of mine, he came over last year. Grandpa, I’m heading out for a bit."

"Invite the guest in first."

Jiang Lishi nodded happily and walked out, "Okay, grandpa. You sit tight. I’ll be right back." Out of the bedroom, through the bamboo fence, he saw Zhang Guoqing standing outside the courtyard with his bicycle.

He ran over, teasing, "Half a day apart and you already miss your buddy?"

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile, "You got it."

Jiang Lishi opened the courtyard gate, "Come on in. You wouldn’t come without a reason. So, what’s up?"

Zhang Guoqing pushed the bicycle inside with him, "Help me find out which family has eggs. Sugar tickets or cloth tickets, anything will do. Is everyone in your family at work?"

"Everyone’s gone to the team, except for my grandpa who’s waiting for me at home. I’ll have my mom visit the neighbors later to see who has eggs. Were the eggs in the city not enough this month?"

"When were they ever enough? I should first pay my respects to the elder."

Jiang Lishi pointed to the vegetable plot in the corner of the courtyard, "Take some fresh vegetables for the child later. I’ll check the team to see if there’s anything good available. I think the countryside life is better; no need to queue every day."

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile, following him into the house, seeing an old man merrily watching him from the kang. He greeted, "Grandpa Jiang, how are you doing? I see each family’s vegetable garden is flourishing, and this year’s harvest looks much better than last year."

"Come sit over here. Indeed, it’s much better. We divided the plots for personal use last year, and now every family has a much better harvest. Are you kids getting enough to eat at school?"

"This year is much better than the past two."

After chatting idly for a bit, Mr. Jiang excused himself to go to the team for some business, strongly insisting he stay for dinner.

Zhang Guoqing didn’t delay, seeing him off with a smile. It was still too early for dinner, and if he did stay, his wife would surely worry. Watching the elder leave, he didn’t go back inside but smiled at Jiang Lishi, "Let’s take a walk."

"Sure, I’ll take you to the riverside to see if there’s anything to catch."

Zhang Guoqing’s intention was not the riverbank; he wanted to inquire about the Hu Family. If he remembered correctly, the Hu Family is near the mill not far from the Shangpo Team.

"Didn’t you say last time your team’s tofu is famous? I’d like to see if there’s anything different about the tools near the mill. Is it convenient to check it out?"

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