Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Chapter 61: Siheyuan

Watching her mom leave, Zhou Jiao seized the opportunity to take a small wooden box placed in the cabinet out; she needed to show it to her mom.

Lin Lishan handed over a cloth bag, took out a box about the size of a shoe box, and handed it to Zhou Jiao.

Zhou Jiao realized everyone liked to use boxes to store things; she had many boxes in her hands. "Mom, don’t rush, take a look at what Dad gave me."

"There’s quite a lot, but what’s the use? Can these things make up for the hardship you suffered? Our family doesn’t lack these; when you go to Beijing, I’ve prepared lots of dowry for you, stored at your grandma’s place."

"Seriously, can’t you just pretend to be happy? This is Dad’s love for me. I wonder if that Shanghai house, which has been unvisited for years, is still there? Ask him later. Sadly, I can’t visit now since I’m confined, otherwise, I’d check it out, not knowing what it’s like inside or if there are clothes and gifts for my 10th birthday in it. Mom, are you jealous that Dad thinks of me and not of you, huh? By the way, mom, has Dad been seeing any women these past years? If he has, I won’t acknowledge him; I’ll return his stuff. When you go back, take these things and tell him, if there’s any woman or illegitimate child, take them back."

"Hehe, I’ll deliver the message; the stuff is yours. Even if there are messy affairs, these things are yours now. Besides, your big uncle and dad are together; they get along well, this kind of thing wouldn’t happen. I haven’t sought anyone; how can he do that and be worthy of me?" Lin Lishan confidently said.

Zhou Jiao exasperatedly touched her head, "My dear mom, these issues must be clear; who knows if this kind of person might show up someday? You must know, I’m a daughter here. Everyone favors sons over daughters; can a man’s words be trusted? You can’t trust even my dad completely. Alas, when Dad returns, you should quickly give birth to a son; otherwise, what if something happens?"

Lin Lishan playfully slapped away her silly daughter’s hand, "Alright, don’t overthink it. You haven’t considered that you’ve received gifts; how could I not? Previously, I wasn’t so sure, but now I can confirm these are gifts from him. When I return, I’ll tear open boxes just like you guys."

Zhou Jiao sheepishly stuck her tongue out, wasn’t she worried? It’s been 17 years; no oath lasts forever. They’ve been married just over two years, and she’s not confident her dad could stay faithful. Luckily, her big uncle is insurance.

Lin Lishan saw her expression and knew she felt awkward, but having a daughter is good; only daughters worry about their mothers. She must talk to her dad later.

"Open the box and check, there are lots of things. This marriage certificate is arranged by your big aunt; it’s necessary, without a certificate, there’s no guarantee, it’s misbehavior."

Zhou Jiao burst out laughing upon hearing; the marriage certificate looks more like an award: at the top were stars and the national flag, below was a big red double ’happiness’ character, surrounded by peonies, pomegranates, doves, and rice ears, forming a beautiful pattern symbolizing auspicious celebrations and happy marriages. In the middle were the names, genders, and ages of Zhou Jiao and Zhang Guoqing, along with a certification of voluntary marriage reviewed and approved according to the marriage regulations of the Republic, and watermarked with four large characters symbolizing unity and love, no photo or anything.

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