Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 833

Chapter 833: Chapter 706: Racing Back

Standing in front of the ancient temple once again, Zhou Jiao didn’t hesitate. She knelt down and kowtowed three times toward the main gate, then quickly ran down the mountain.

Time, it was the one thing she lacked right now.

She had to reach the guesthouse before midnight. She could use the excuse that a family elder was on the night shift, so she had to return. Or she could say she went for a late-night snack after a movie, and the chatting went on late.

The darkness brought great advantage to Zhou Jiao, something she hadn’t noticed yet. If she hadn’t been driving, the patrols would have definitely stopped her for questioning.

But as she sped along, her quick pace brought good fortune as well. People occasionally passing by the city gate thought such a fast car must be rushing to the hospital.

Playing a game against time, she finally managed to arrive near the guesthouse with her watch just past eleven.

Zhou Jiao punched her back hard, stretched lazily, washed off the disguise powder, changed back into her original clothes, checked the car and put it away, then ran toward the distant guesthouse.

The receptionist recognized her and upon seeing her knock at the door, even joked as he opened it "Why are you back so late? Your companion just said you were definitely kept by relatives at home."

Zhou Jiao raised an eyebrow in surprise, vaguely hearing the voices of classmates inside, truly not expecting that stupid Yi Jiefang was still awake.

She chuckled softly, "I almost couldn’t leave, sneaked out while their daughter was on night duty. My aunt only had two rooms, and even cleared one for me to sleep in. How could I bear that? Why are there still voices inside? Am I disturbing you?"

"Not at all, some went to rest in their rooms as soon as they came back. Those who can’t squeeze in, for fear of waking their companions, just had to pay for another room, they’ll turn in soon."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiao’s eyes lit up. "My room is 203, are they asleep? Now that you mention it, I’m worried about disturbing my classmates."

"The girls went in earlier to rest. I’ll open the door for you, you’ll be fine if you’re careful."

Oh, this sister doesn’t get the hint. Since someone already took the lead, she didn’t want to squeeze into a place crawling with fleas and lice.

"Well, on second thought, I’d rather not. It would be embarrassed going in now. Could you check if there’s an empty room? I’ll pay for it, and I’m not picky, as long as there’s a bed."

Even as she said this, Zhou Jiao subtly handed over five bucks, a high-level hint she couldn’t deny.

Sure enough, the other person nodded, smiling as they took the money and issued a ticket, giving her change.

Afterward, Zhou Jiao, flushed with embarrassment, said, "If any classmates come looking for me, please let them know, don’t let them think I’m avoiding them, that wouldn’t be good."

"Alright, I’ll take you to unlock the room, it’s late. Get some sleep."

Zhou Jiao took the hot water bottle the attendant handed her, stepped into the room, and upon seeing two empty beds, a gleam flashed in her eyes. She smilingly took a can of meat from her bag and handed it to the attendant.

"No need..."

Zhou Jiao shot her a sideways glance, patted her bag, "My aunt gave me two cans tonight, one for each of us, it’s settled." Seeing the attendant holding the can somewhat hesitantly, Zhou Jiao gently guided her out the door, waved her off with a smile, and then shut the door.

After saying goodbye to the friendly sister, Zhou Jiao left a note for Yi Jiefang and the others, did some light exercises, slung on her bag, and began jogging toward the riverbank.

Around half past five in Jiang City was brimming with vitality. The nearby eateries were already filled with pleasant aromas as sanitation workers cleaned up the streets...

At the riverbank, elderly folks were already boxing, and there were many others like Zhou Jiao who were exercising by taking a brisk walk. Contrary to the rumor of shouting for water chestnut picking, there was only the sound of women greeting and chatting while washing clothes by the riverbanks.

Upon waking up, Yi Jiefang promptly washed up and rushed to the reception, and before he could speak, saw the attendant handing him a note: Safety note!

"Hahaha, so funny!" Yi Jiefang finally appreciated the hard work of his buddy. Having a wife like this, Zhang Guoqing would pain yet still find happiness in life.

"Comrade, what time did she come back?"

"She returned right after you went to bed; probably didn’t sleep well. She was up at dawn. She left a note and went jogging by the river now."

Knowing Zhou Jiao’s whereabouts, Yi Jiefang was finally at ease, as long as nothing went wrong that was all that mattered. Given Zhou Jiao’s routine of getting up early for exercise, it wasn’t surprising at all. Who dares to sleep in late at the Big Courtyard?

Soon after, the teachers and students came out of the rooms one after another. Hearing that Zhou Jiao started her exercises at the crack of dawn, thinking of the fresh water chestnuts, everyone tacitly went out to exercise.

Yi Jiefang followed closely behind Counselor Wu, finding comfort with a supervisor around, avoiding a lot of pointless arguments.

When they arrived at the riverside, they saw Zhou Jiao following an elderly man, practicing boxing, seeing her posture, they figured she was joining in the fun and exchanged smiles.