Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Chapter 64: Suspicion

Zhou Jiao listened to her mother’s words and calmed down, watching her mom instructing who prepared what, what can’t be given away, where you can share with whom. Besides Zhang Guoqing, no one could organize her matters in a clear and logical way, fearing she wouldn’t understand, treating her like a child.

"Mom, how did he get discharged? Was he scared senseless in battle?"

"No, wasn’t your dad known as the Soldier King? Everyone was talking about his family, and upon hearing about his father, someone coincidentally said in front of your grandfather, ’Not at all like his father, even wimpy fathers can have brave sons,’ which intrigued your grandfather, who really liked your dad.

That person said they heard he was discharged because the higher-ups suggested he retire voluntarily, as some soldiers suspected he was secretly hoarding gold. The higher-ups found no evidence, so they urged him to propose his discharge to still receive a pension.

Think about it, your grandmother was then a doctor in a hospital, enjoying a decent treatment. So, why did she come back later? Your grandfather, fearing it might affect your dad, warned that individual, and later the records were cleared.

You see, isn’t it all about money? Your grandfather never spoke of it, only hinted at it when I was about to marry your dad, fearing family relations might not be harmonious in the future, and also advised me not to mention it in front of your dad. Isn’t this secret funny?"

"Mom, it’s really something he would do. You haven’t seen him now, there’s none of that scholarly pride from a wealthy family. Xiao Wu said all he cares about now is money and those things right in front of him. Yesterday, Xiao Wu went to report good news at 4 a.m. to the county, bringing back a bunch of baby stuff and passing by his place.

Unexpectedly, halfway there, Huang Zhaodi came, making a scene, crying and shouting, but Grandpa just sat there, not stopping her. Grandma was so angry, she lashed out calling her a thankless wretch, who hadn’t only fed her family but also enriched her maternal family. Grandpa desperately interrupted Grandma, and when Huang Zhaodi cried and claimed these were things you sent and couldn’t be all given to her, implying the child wouldn’t appreciate such luck, it ticked Zhang Guoqing off. He told her to give it a try, these were things his elder sister prepared, and dared her elder sister to come over and teach her a lesson, which scared her off.

Zhang Guoqing said the old man was very disappointed at the time. When he returned, he told me about it, and I laughed so hard. He said even the village shrews weren’t as shameless, and to have Grandpa sit there supporting her fuss.

Grandma was shaking all over in anger, and Grandpa just sat there as if he hadn’t seen it, interrupting Grandma each time she shouted. Huang Zhaodi was cursing, and Grandpa was just enjoying the show. He even thought if my dad was truly outstanding, he could never be part of the Zhou Family. It’s impossible that my dad alone is so different; environment affects a person. Later you should ask if my dad is really his biological son?"

"Hehe, whether your dad is his biological son, only your Grandma knows, others won’t say. Your dad and your eldest uncle have a 15-year age gap, he knows but won’t say. If he hadn’t married late, your eldest cousin and your dad would be about the same age. At his age, he’s old enough to be your Grandpa, yet he’s still harsh with you, who knows if he’ll die before your Grandpa from karma. These trashy relatives keep an eye on benefits, no way they’d speak up. It’s truly disgusting." Lin Lishan thought of her daughter’s days with the Zhou Family and got angry, she couldn’t scold her father-in-law, but who was Zhou Xiaocun?

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