Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 712

Chapter 712: Chapter 587: Did You Forget Something?

Returning to the Big Courtyard, Zhang Guoqing found himself living a leisurely life.

For several days, he took his son out, and the father and son would catch crickets, raise grasshoppers, tether locusts, catch dragonflies, stick cicadas, play with fireflies, race beetles, or occasionally ride a bicycle to the countryside to forage for some rare snacks.

This lifestyle aroused Zhou Xiaozheng’s envy. After returning from work that day, he waited until dinner time to see a little fool riding on the neck of a big fool, both covered in mud, coming back.

The little fool took off his small bamboo hat and, seeing Zhou Xiaozheng, happily boasted, "Grandpa, I went with Dad to help people herd cattle and helped harvest big watermelons. Look, this is what the team leader gave us."

The big fool cheerfully handed the net bag to Aunt Chen, "Today I took Ping’an to the village. It’s harvest season now, and you can see happy smiles everywhere. It’s much better than the past couple of years."

Zhou Xiaozheng joked, "Not bad, loving the people as your children." He then glanced at the watermelon, "Your Uncle Zhou sent word a few days ago that he’ll bring over some watermelons in a few days, so we won’t run out."

Zhang Guoqing knew who he was referring to, the team leader of that village in Jingjiao, where the family also had a courtyard. Unfortunately, it’s too far, and apart from passing by during Qingming and New Year visits to the mountains, they rarely go.

"Dad, why haven’t you set off yet this year?"

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head, "Waiting a few more days. There’s still some unfinished business here."

Zhang Guoqing nodded but didn’t expose his thoughts. Probably he wanted to wait for Zhou Jiao to come back before leaving. Pointing at himself, he said, "I’ll take the child to bathe first."

"Yes, bathe and then eat. By the way, did you forget something?"

Zhang Guoqing looked at him, puzzled.

"Have you been to that small courtyard in the north?"

Zhang Guoqing slapped his forehead, laughing heartily, "I really forgot. Tomorrow, I’ll take Ping’an there to have a look; we’ll talk about it further when Jiao Jiao comes back."

Zhou Xiaozheng heard the unspoken meaning and nodded, "No rush, go see it when you have time." He then waved them off to hurry and bathe.

After dinner, the family moved to the stone table in the yard to enjoy the cool air. Even with a lit incense rope to repel mosquitoes, it was futile, so Ping’an, feeling sorry for his granny, ran inside to bring the medicine powder his mother had prepared, burning it and bringing her a sachet as well.

Lin Lishan cheerfully enjoyed the child’s filial piety, fanning him with a palm fan as she followed, delighting Old Mrs. Cheng, who had come to visit.

Zhang Guoqing saw the elderly couple coming together and hurriedly brought out a rocking chair for her from inside the house. It was said that this was Old Mrs. Cheng’s favorite wicker chair, bought in Hai City and shipped over. The family had two, and one was already given to the Cheng Family.

"Don’t fuss, sit down and rest."

"No problem, you can lie back and watch the stars."

On the stone table, Mr. Cheng and Zhou Xiaozheng had already set up a chess game, starting to compete under the dim light. Meanwhile, several people were each doing their own thing, with Old Mrs. Cheng chatting with Lin Lishan, and Ping’an running to inform Aunt Chen to cut the watermelon.

Soon, just as the watermelon was brought over, Cheng Sijin and his wife came over with a bucket of mung bean soup to join in the cool air, making it even more lively.

Zhang Guoqing took a sip of the soup and raised his eyebrows, wondering if the supply of sugar tickets increased this month. How come he didn’t know? The ration booklet was still under his care.

"... Drink less, there’s saccharin added."

Ping’an blinked, "Great-grandma, just a little was added, not a problem."

Suddenly realizing, Zhang Guoqing looked up at the sky, wondering when his wife would return. His heart and his stomach both longed for her.

"... I used cloth tickets to exchange for some sugar tickets, and sister-in-law can take some home later."

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