Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 739

Chapter 739: Chapter 614: Daddy, Are You Unhappy?

The couple was in sync; over here, Zhang Guoqing was also quietly analyzing the people they had just met. Although he didn’t have his wife’s photographic memory, he could still remember those ten or so people clearly.

Zhang Guofu listened attentively to his brother’s words, comparing them with their usual behavior, and looked at Zhang Guoqing with admiration. As expected, Xiao Wu was the smartest in their family.

"...Now that we’ve talked about these people, let’s discuss those female comrades. What do you think?"

Zhang Guofu reached out and tapped his forehead. "I don’t have improper thoughts! Xi Zi is already so grown up; do you think your brother is that sort of person?"

Zhang Guoqing wasn’t bothered, and he whispered, "I’m your real brother; whatever you do, I’ll support you. But let me tell you, those female comrades we saw today aren’t suitable."

Zhang Guofu laughed without a word, watching what twisted logic he could come up with.

Zhang Guoqing surveyed the surroundings and noticed Zhou Jiao sitting with their son at a table by the door. He quietly praised his wife for being smart. He took out a small bottle of special liquor and a small bag of peanuts and placed them on the table. With these items, their conversation wouldn’t attract attention.

Zhang Guoqing lowered his voice and said with a smile, "Let’s not talk about character; just their looks aren’t right. Did you notice? They’re even darker than you. And that one with the pointy chin, she seemed the most proactive, but her gaze is too shifty, not like a decent woman."

Zhang Guofu suppressed his laughter and raised an eyebrow. "Have you been learning bad things in Beijing? Be careful Jiao Jiao doesn’t hear."

"How could I? I set my sights on her when I was four; in my eyes, no one compares to my wife. Big brother, don’t change the subject. Is anyone pestering you?"

Zhang Guofu took a sip of liquor and casually said, "If you ignore them, it’s fine. I don’t have those crafty ideas. Xi Zi is already so big; really marrying a young wife only a few years older than him would be too embarrassing."

Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing’s eyes flickered. So, there really are girls interested in his big brother. He suddenly asked, "Not your classmates?"

"No..." He stopped mid-sentence, glared at Zhang Guoqing, then laughed, "You sly devil, trying to outsmart your big brother. Don’t tell our parents."

Zhang Guoqing nodded seriously, scrutinizing him with concern, "Do you really like her?"

"I already said, I don’t have those feelings."

"But you mentioned being too embarrassed about it. That means you did consider it. Big brother, if you really like her, then I’ll do something unethical like helping you settle things, giving sister-in-law some money."

Zhang Guoqing stared intently into his eyes, slowly enunciating each word, trying to gauge what his brother really thought. Some things had to be addressed urgently. A family like that couldn’t be broken up.

No matter how bad the sister-in-law might be, she’s still the sister-in-law! She birthed three grandchildren for the Old Zhang family, staying through the family’s worst times. Zhang Guoqing himself didn’t like Huang Cuilan, but society couldn’t tolerate an abandoned middle-aged woman. Idle gossip could drive someone to desperation.

If his brother truly had no feelings for his wife, Zhang Guoqing wouldn’t force it, but they would have to properly arrange for Huang Cuilan’s future, avoiding any shame on the Old Zhang family’s reputation.

Zhang Guofu wryly smiled and pulled at his lips, "Your sister-in-law would die without me; others wouldn’t. After so many years of marriage, I can’t bear it. Otherwise, the year she made me starve for two days, I would’ve sent her back to her parents’ home."

Zhang Guoqing breathed a sigh of relief yet felt a pang in his heart; to think he didn’t know even about these things. Pondering this, he hesitated whether they should just get divorced.

"Don’t worry, big brother. I know what I’m doing; just giving each other another chance. If she refuses to change after repeated warnings, I’ve no option but to give up on her. When that day comes, you can have a clear conscience."

"Is that young girl waiting for you?"

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