Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 837

Chapter 837: Chapter 710: Reunion in a Foreign Land

The closer he got to the commercial bureau’s guesthouse, the faster Yi Zhe’s heart raced. He fiercely pinched his own thigh, silently reciting his wife’s name in his mind.

"Bro, why are there more foreigners around here than in Beijing?"

"It’s nothing strange. With the export trade fair, definitely, more than just Chinese people are here. Have you confirmed how long you’ll be staying this time?"

"At least a month. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be working at the grassroots. By the time I return, this semester will nearly be over. If it wasn’t for exams, I wouldn’t have to make this trip back and forth."

Yi Zhe shook his head with a smile, this kid still loves to play!

"By the way, when is my sister-in-law due? Grandma wanted her to go back to Beijing, you know?"

"Everything is arranged. Once my mom comes to take care of her after giving birth, tell her she doesn’t need to worry. The medical facilities here aren’t bad."

Yi Jiefang nodded upon hearing this. He didn’t persuade him to return to work in Beijing. As the eldest grandson, his cousin carries a lot of responsibility.

"Remember to find someone from the military if you encounter problems at the grassroots, rather than foolishly waiting for a teacher to solve them. Especially since you promised the Zhou Family, make sure to look after Zhou Jiao."

Yi Jiefang shook his head sideways, "I feel like I’ve been roped into a troublesome situation."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yi Zhe hesitated for a moment, then added, "When you’re out, remind her to keep her attire low-key. A girl dressing attractively outside can easily attract attention."

Yi Jiefang laughed heartily, "Bro, that cunning girl is very smart. My only worry is she’ll disappear without a word. But it’s okay, starting tomorrow, she won’t escape the palm of my hand."

Yi Zhe glanced at him, his eyes filled with amusement, and shifted the topic away from Zhou Jiao, "Don’t wander around in border cities, many illegal immigrants have been caught this year."

Yi Jiefang knowingly nodded, indicating he was aware of this. He’d already heard the details about the railway station incident earlier this year from his dad, so he didn’t go home during the summer break.

Upon arriving at the guesthouse managed by the commercial bureau, Yi Zhe personally inquired with the service staff. Upon learning that Cheng Ruzhu had not returned yet, he guessed the aunt and niece were probably dining wherever they had been shopping.

Suppressing his anxiety, he began to analyze where they might be. Given Zhou Jiao’s nature, she likely prefers peace and quiet. Without local vouchers on her first visit, she wouldn’t have gone to a mall.

As a worker at the commercial bureau, Cheng Ruzhu might have foreign exchange coupons. For others, places they couldn’t enter might be visited by the aunt and niece duo, possibly the Friendship Store.

Thinking of this, he looked up at the sky and called his anxious cousin, planning to drive over and see if they might run into them.

"Bro, shouldn’t we wait?"

"They’ll eat and come back. I’ll take you somewhere to look first. If they aren’t there, we’ll eat first and come back later."

As they left, Yi Jiefang curiously asked, "What restaurant? Do you know?"

"The Friendship Store. Let’s check there first."

Yi Jiefang clapped his hands and ran with him, "It must be there! It can’t be wrong. I even heard Zhou Jiao mention it once. A few years back, you could still enter the Friendship Store, but now not only do you need tickets, you need proof. She said regretfully that if she’d known, she would’ve gone more often."

Yi Zhe smiled upon hearing this. That’s truly her, always content with what she has! If she were someone with no boundaries, she could have caused chaos in Beijing using connections.

Driving to a spot not far from a high-rise building, Yi Zhe parked without driving in. The entrance had a red notice: "This store serves foreign guests, unauthorized personnel please do not enter."

He was quite aware that besides serving foreigners and diplomats, some local cadres, like Cheng Ruzhu, who worked at the commercial bureau, could enter with the right credentials. As long as she had foreign exchange coupons, she’d be able to buy things.

However, he himself wasn’t eligible for such permissions, and he scorned the idea of using connections to shop. If he truly desired something, given the prestige of the Yi Family, many would eagerly present it to him. But who would compromise a soldier’s dignity for such material goods?

Just as he suspected, Zhou Jiao and Cheng Ruzhu were indeed inside the Friendship Store.

At that moment, Zhou Jiao was shaking her head in boredom.

"What is it? Still don’t like it?"

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