Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 878

Chapter 878: Chapter 751: A Mother’s Favoritism

After the lively Lantern Festival, as time passed, Mother Zhang became increasingly concerned about her husband at home and began to plan her return.

In her opinion, the two daughters-in-law had been visiting Old Mrs. Cheng every day and had seen enough. She felt that her task assigned by her husband was completed.

And with her son’s school starting soon, she felt that staying with her daughters-in-law would waste everyone’s time on important matters. Once she had this thought, she couldn’t stay any longer.

In the East Wing bedroom, Zhou Jiao held her mother-in-law’s hand, "Mother, why don’t we let the two sisters-in-law go back on the train with Xiao Mi, and you wait here for Dad to come over, okay?"

Mother Zhang patted her hands, "I’ll return first, and then come over two months before you give birth. At school, don’t be too straightforward, try to take it easy when you can."

"Mother, the alley courtyard is all tidied up. You should let Dad come over. If it’s inconvenient there, we can rent a courtyard near the school, it won’t cost much. Can your body handle all this back and forth?"

Mother Zhang cheerfully patted her chest, "I am a hundred times stronger than you. Also, Jiao Jiao, don’t mention the courtyard matter to your elder sisters-in-law, and don’t plan for your dad and me to live here."

Zhou Jiao opened her mouth to explain.

Mother Zhang shook her hand, "Don’t tell me you don’t lack money. I’ve checked the situation over these days, life needs to be lived cautiously. In the past, when those people played landlords, they took things by force, even now I remember, they snatched things with bloodshot eyes."

After speaking, Mother Zhang leaned in close and whispered in her ear, "You’re still young, you don’t understand people’s hearts. Look at your little aunt, doesn’t she always avoid taking advantage of others? But those years, she always rushed to see the excitement, if she didn’t hide something amidst the chaos, I’d never believe it."

Zhou Jiao didn’t find it strange; Mr. Zhang knew how to hide valuable items, yet she still looked surprised. After all, the Old Zhang family’s wealth was known only to her parents-in-law and Zhang Guoqing.

Seeing her expression, Mother Zhang couldn’t help but laugh.

After hesitating for a moment, she leaned again towards Zhou Jiao’s ear, "Our family didn’t exploit others during turmoil, but we discreetly hid some things early on; only Xiao Wu knows about this. A few years back, two hundred pounds of corn flour could trade for a small courtyard in the county, a hundred pounds of wheat flour could get a provincial city courtyard, yet we preferred to trade it all for gold and didn’t dare ask for a courtyard, do you know why? We were afraid of envy."

Zhou Jiao gave her a thumbs-up, "You’re still incredible, you and Dad."

Although praised, Mother Zhang didn’t seem pleased and quietly asked, "Do you understand the meaning behind what I’m saying?"

Zhou Jiao solemnly nodded, responding softly, "Keep some things hidden so outsiders can’t see."

"That’s right. You two, as a young couple, shouldn’t add large items later. About the courtyard Old Mrs. Cheng gifted you, even if you change its name, can’t you understand why others don’t occupy such an empty courtyard with several families living in it?"

Zhou Jiao knew this meant Zhang Guoqing hadn’t told her mother-in-law that the courtyard was registered under their mentor’s name. She hesitated to explain but was interrupted by Mother Zhang.

"Furthermore, it’s not that I don’t trust your dad. You know, whatever your dad gives you as a couple or what you privately earn, don’t tell your dad or me."

Zhou Jiao was genuinely surprised this time and looked at her mother-in-law with confusion.

Mother Zhang reached to fix a strand of Zhou Jiao’s hair and quietly sighed, "Watching Accountant Zhang and your uncle makes me worry that your dad will also make missteps like this when we grow old."

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