Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89: Chapter 78: The Give and Take of Human Relations

The two sisters, Zhang Meili and Zhang Meihao of the Zhang family, had long finished the shower ceremony and were holding Little Ping’an, following Lin Lishan back to the west wing to find Zhou Jiao.

Grinning, the outspoken elder sister Zhang Meili said to Zhou Jiao, "Jiao Jiao, how does it feel to miss out on the fun since you’re in confinement? Today Ping’an was wailing quite loudly, it’s a good sign."

Zhou Jiao urged them to find seats, "Big sis, second sis, haven’t you eaten? Why don’t you eat before coming in? You’ve met my mom, right? I just told my mom you were all coming over today. What about the kids?"

Laughing, Zhang Meili teased, "Earlier Xiao Wu told me that’s your mom, and I was taken aback. Auntie looks way too young and pretty, I almost called her grandma but couldn’t bring myself to do it, so I called her Auntie instead. Auntie, don’t blame us for being impolite. We’re here to spend some good time with Jiao Jiao this visit."

Lin Lishan gently put Ping’an down on the furnace bed, turned around, and said with a smile, "I’m old? Still young? You two sisters are the pretty ones, looking just like your mother."

Zhou Jiao secretly covered her mouth, "Mom, did Xi Zi come to see you today?"

"He did, and I told him if his grandma agrees, he can tag along, but he has to behave, otherwise if he runs off, he could get lost and wouldn’t be found."

Zhou Jiao laughed heartily and said to the Zhang Meili sisters, "Last night Xi Zi wanted to accompany my mom to the provincial city, so he sought his uncle for help. In the kitchen, he said something that left his uncle stumped. Here, let me mimic it for you, ’Uncle, you are okay with grandma driving alone? I see my aunt is worried, that’s not right. My uncle often says you have to make the mother-in-law at ease, so the wife is happy.’ ’I think your mother-in-law is way too young, about the same age as my mom, and very pretty. Grandma going out needs protection. It can’t be someone too old or too young.’ How was that? I almost laughed myself to death."

Everyone burst into laughter, finding it very amusing. Lin Lishan picked up a diaper to put on the tray and said with a smile, "For those few words, I have to take him along, that kid is clever, he’s trying to get his uncle’s approval."

The two Zhang sisters found it hilarious as well.

"That kid understands how to talk circles around you, but taking him along is a hassle for Auntie, just ignore him."

"It’s not a hassle; we’re just driving there anyway, and having such a little guy as company ensures it won’t be lonely. And also, you think he won’t think of other ways? That kid is smart."

Just then, a group of children stormed in from outside, each calling out to them, gathering around the furnace bed to watch Ping’an and chattering away.

The two pounds of candy bought that day were distributed, and Zhou Jiao didn’t have much else to give out, "Have you all had noodles yet?"

"Little Aunt, we already ate, it was delicious, had meat."

"Little Aunt, I ate too, I had three pieces of big meat. My mom said I can’t eat anymore, or my stomach will hurt."

Zhang Meili hastily shouted for a halt amidst the jabbering, "You all take your time, didn’t you get some candy earlier as you left? How come you’re back in again? And those of you smaller ones, don’t jump around after seeing the baby on the bed. Why didn’t you greet grandma as you came in?"

Zhang Ziwen glanced at his mom and awkwardly smiled, "Mom, I saw the baby’s grandma and thought she was about your age, didn’t know how to greet her?"

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