Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Chapter 63: Heartache

Lin Lishan recalled the shouts of onlookers when her daughter came out today and laughed heartily, "If someone calls you the golden baby in the future, just say you’re mommy’s precious baby. That’s so common! Or maybe a jade doll would work too."

Zhou Jiao thought it’s amusing, "Alright, once I’m done with my confinement, I’ll go out with you and dad to hide for a while, let this buzz die down first."

Lin Lishan considered seriously, "That could work. Once your dad returns, we’ll see what he says. Then our whole family can go from here to Beijing, and then visit Shanghai. We can also go shopping in Hangzhou and Suzhou. With mom’s rank, I can buy a sleeper berth, though the baby is too young. Not sure if he can be taken out."

"Mom, you should ask those doctors when you have time. I really want to go out too, but is your schedule aligned? Plus, the New Year is approaching."

Lin Lishan stood up intending to open the boxes, "Precisely because it’s the New Year, I want to leave. By the time you finish your confinement, it won’t be far from the New Year. We can go to Beijing for the New Year, leave for Shanghai after the fifth day. Spend a few days, come back around the tenth, right in time for work. It’s just a worry your dad might not have all that time. We’ll see then, but I really don’t want to stay here to celebrate the New Year with your grandparents."

She cut open the boxes with scissors to have a look at what’s inside, which are all milk powder. She purposely bought them at the Friendship Mall, "These boxes are filled with milk powder, some from Friendship Mall, some prepared by your grandmother, others sent by your little aunt. All for Ping’an. Don’t give them away. I’ve specially checked the expiry date."

"Inside this fabric bag are five coats, two military coats collected by your little uncle. I’ve also gathered two coats, plus the new military coat mom received is just right for you to wear. There are five in total, just for your family to share. Initially, I wanted to give two coats to your grandpa and uncle, and two to your father-in-law and National Day. But these are too scarce, really hard to collect, so don’t give them to others."

"These two boxes contain Ping’an’s cotton padded jackets and trousers, sweaters and pants for when he’s grown up, and clothes for next summer and little pants. He’s too small now to wear the sweaters and pants, made especially bigger. There are also some hats and shoes that your aunt crafted, the padded jackets and trousers are sized for when he’s two years old."

Your little aunt works hard as a military doctor, in charge of cotton and fabrics. Hats and shoes were made by your grandmother. I’ve made some that are especially small for him to wear until he turns one. Those sweaters were knitted with the help of some young girls. Luckily, last time when mailing the parcel, your grandmother didn’t let me send too much, otherwise it would have been frustrating. These cannot be given away, they’re all things his elders have given to him."

"This carton contains diapers, bottles, and toys bought at Friendship Mall; they’re quite expensive, also don’t give them away."

"In this carton are Ah Jiao, red dates, malted milk essence, and some miscellaneous items meant for the confinement period, sugar tickets are included in the pile you just saw, don’t give them away, you keep them for yourself."

"There’s some fabric at home that I didn’t bring over; I’ve asked your grandmother to keep them safe. When you return to Beijing, find someone to make them. There are no new styles here, and I’m unsure if they’ll fit you. Wait until you’re back in Beijing, mom will find someone to take you. Here, there are a few sets of female military uniforms and pants, also fabric and rubber shoes for you to share among the two sisters-in-law at home. You don’t wear them; they’re not fashionable, too glaring."

"The fabric and cotton in this bag were specifically prepared for your father-in-law and mother-in-law. Not knowing the size, let them make it themselves. Considering this family is unknown to how many children there are, your grandmother prepared a few pieces of fabric, both for boys and girls. I’ve checked a few earlier, but not sure if it’s enough, you also distribute accordingly."

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