Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 872

Chapter 872: Chapter 745: Do You Realize Your Mistake?

In the stillness of the night, after the Cheng family grandmother and daughter-in-law left, Zhou Jiao arranged for her two sisters-in-law and cousin to settle and rest in the west wing, and then ensured her mother-in-law and son went back to their rooms to rest.

After a busy period, she returned to the bedroom. Seeing the man pouring hot water for her, she passed on Mother Zhang’s words to Zhang Guoqing with a smile.

"How is it? A surprise, isn’t it?"

Zhang Guoqing looked at her speechlessly, feeling slightly amused by her misfortune at others’ expense. Silly girl! Could he, as the younger uncle, take two sisters-in-law out wandering the streets?

Thinking about how his wife was burdened while pregnant, he furrowed his brow deeply: "Did Dad really come up with this idea? How did he forget that it’s difficult for you to move around now?"

"Don’t doubt it. It’s true beyond any doubt! Probably godfather reminded him to pay attention to something. Dad feels unsure, so he had to find you. Besides, pregnancy isn’t considered a big deal in the village; it’s understandable for an old man like him to overlook these details. You didn’t notice that Mom didn’t mention it either."

That’s indeed how rural life is. Even women with bound feet who can’t work in the field and young maidens have to earn work points by going into the fields. Of course, you, a pregnant woman about to bring another mouth to feed, would too. Who hasn’t been giving birth to two children in three years repeatedly, and even some elders would advise working more in the field after three months for a quicker birth.

Zhang Guoqing was momentarily confused about his feelings. Could his wife be compared to those people?

"Alright, stop overthinking. They’ve already come. Besides, if there’s really no way out, I’ll negotiate with Auntie; she’s the best at persuasion. There will definitely be no problem."

Zhang Guoqing didn’t need her to hint; he already knew whom to target. But... seeing Zhou Jiao’s uncaring expression, he realized she hadn’t thought through the key points carefully.

"It’s just a few days. When we start school, Mom will certainly organize a trip back home. These days, I’ll follow Auntie and be careful. But in such snowy weather, there’s no way to host them for joyful activities."

"What activities? Dad wants the sisters-in-law to understand the outside risks, if you want them to have fun, that would be counterproductive."

Zhou Jiao yawned, rubbing her eyes: "It’s hard to grasp the balance; we’ll see."

Zhang Guoqing tenderly picked her up, placing her on the bed, tucking her in: "Let it be natural; nothing is more important than you. Rest well, stop thinking, let’s sleep first,"

Zhou Jiao was genuinely exhausted, softly responded with "Hmm" and fell asleep quickly.

However, Zhang Guoqing, now on the bed with water prepared, couldn’t fall asleep. He held Zhou Jiao tightly, pondering. From his perspective, his dad had really gone overboard.

Separation of families, what is separation?

Brothers forming independent families on their own; how on earth would the couple have spare time to handle the two sisters-in-law’s affairs? When a crisis arises, they would naturally focus on their own small families.

Moreover, using the Zhou family as a proving ground to train the two daughters-in-law of Old Zhang’s family, and even expecting his wife to teach them? If his father-in-law were to know about this tomorrow, it would probably create a rift.

Usually, his father-in-law fears that his precious daughter overthinks things, wanting her not to exhaust her mind. Now, if he learned that pregnant Zhou Jiao was expected to manage the two sisters-in-law’s education, he’d probably explode in anger.

Whatever way you look at it, it’s bound to stir more thoughts.

His dad forgot this is the Zhou family, not Old Zhang’s. Although the only daughter of the Zhou family is his daughter-in-law, besides himself, the Zhang family really has no relation with them.

In the dark of the night, Zhang Guoqing shook his head with a bitter smile, letting out a soft sigh. Everything needs to be considered in context, hopefully, he’s just overthinking.

When morning came, Zhou Jiao felt around beside her and, as expected, realized Zhang Guoqing had gone out early to exercise again. Thinking about Mother Zhang being at home, she hurriedly got up.

After finishing his workout, Zhou Xiaozheng brought his son-in-law inside, noticing his daughter busy in the kitchen amidst cheerful laughter from the living room, he glanced at his furrowed-browed son-in-law beside him.

He didn’t say much more, and walked outside the kitchen, beckoning Zhou Jiao over.

"Dad?"

"Hmm, I’ll leave soon, come over and help Dad tidy up a few things." Zhou Xiaozheng looked meaningfully at his daughter’s wet hands.

With a trying-to-please smile, Zhou Jiao glanced at Zhang Guoqing, winked at him, and followed her father into the study.

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