Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 756

Chapter 756: Chapter 631: Seeking Help to Find Someone

The nights in late July on the lunar calendar are still stuffy enough to make you want to swim in Beijing, but in Zhang Family Village, this remote place, the weather has already started to cool.

Walking on the country path, without the scorching heat of the sun during the day, a gentle breeze blows, making people comfortably ignore the harassment of mosquitoes and bugs.

Under the big banyan tree at the bridgehead at the village entrance, a group of men, young and old, are gathered smoking dry tobacco in long pipes, chatting away. Occasionally, they hit a funny point, bursting out in hearty laughter, causing a few hunting dogs to bark wildly.

Zhang Guoqing saw from afar the Old Captain among them, and of course, his father was there too. Such a lively atmosphere wasn’t found in the county, no wonder his father often wanted to return home.

With a wide-open view all around, he really couldn’t spot where his son had gone off with the group of youngsters. After some thought, he walked over to say hello to everyone.

Mr. Zhang saw his older son coming over and pointed in a direction, "Ping’an went with them to play with the neighboring team..."

He hadn’t finished speaking when several uncles from the clan beside him burst out laughing.

"Xiao Wu, you really can’t underestimate your son. With those short legs, he insisted on walking on his own, and he ran really fast."

"Exactly. I thought growing up in the city would be different from the kids in our village. I didn’t expect him to play everything just as well. He climbed the tree so quickly; I just called out for him to slow down, and swoosh, he was already up."

The Old Captain laughed, "You’re not seeing whose son he is. When Xiao Wu was that age, wasn’t he just as lively? It’s all inherited."

The old men next to him nodded repeatedly, "That’s true. Xiao Wu was so mischievous back then. I remember when he was about that age, that wild kid blocked my chimney."

"That’s nothing. Every time the jujube tree in my yard bore fruit, he would trick my little grandson by saying they weren’t sweet. That silly kid got upset and insisted that Xiao Wu taste them."

Everyone burst into laughter. This really was something that kid would do.

Zhang Guoqing quickly cupped his hands in a gesture of pleading, "Grandpa Li, Third Uncle, please be kind and spare me some face."

"Alright, after all those years of eating my dates, shouldn’t you invite me for a drink?"

"Exactly. We know Xiao Wu is capable. These years, we’ve forgotten what wine tastes like. Not much, just get us ten catties of strong liquor."

"Everyone who’s here should get a share. It doesn’t have to be sorghum liquor, any wine will do."

Zhang Guoqing was truly amused by these old fellows. Seeing his father smiling and nodding slightly, he laughed, "Alright. Since all you elders have spoken, as your junior, I’ll go to the city tomorrow and beg, if necessary, for ten catties of wine. Tomorrow night, I’ll bring some snacks to go with the wine right here."

"Great. Xiao Wu, you could go find Old Man Wang, that old man doesn’t lack wine at home. He might even have some meat."

Seeing the Old Captain speak, Zhang Guoqing smiled and nodded repeatedly, "That’s reliable. Third Grandpa, you just wait here. Even if I don’t talk it over with him, I’ll snatch it if I have to."

Up ahead, the shout of Li Qinglin rang out, "Xiao Wu... Xiao Wu..."

Hearing it, Zhang Guoqing replied and said with a smile to everyone, "My buddy is looking for me; I’ll take leave first. Dad, I’ll head over."

Mr. Zhang nodded with a smile, "Go ahead. That kid has been waiting for you for a while now."

Watching Zhang Guoqing walk away with a relaxed smile, Old Li praised enviously, "This kid has been worth it in his life."

"Listen to Uncle Li, my cousin is very filial to you."

"It’s different, it’s not the same."

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