Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 899

Chapter 899: Chapter 772: Still Half for Each

Zhou Xiaozheng let out a hearty laugh again. Never underestimate people; to have a son like Zhang Guoqing, how could the father be anything less?

Mr. Zhang rolled his eyes twice and said anxiously, "Give us a word, will you?"

Zhou Xiaozheng reined in his smile and solemnly said, "Second brother, thank you."

"Thank you for what? No matter how they’re named Zhou, they’re still my own grandchildren. You’d better have the kids mourn me in future when I’m gone."

"Don’t talk nonsense," Zhou Xiaozheng didn’t want to discuss these things, "Let’s not mention this again. With our Jiao Jiao’s upbringing, these kids will have no issues with their character."

"Did you think I would be willing to let the kids take after their mother’s surname otherwise?"

Zhou Xiaozheng wanted to avoid this topic and curiously asked, "Do you really think so highly of Ping’an?"

"Not exactly. Mainly because this child inherited Xiao Wu’s strength. My father adored Xiao Wu the most, if he knew his great-grandson took after him, he’d be delighted. Xiao Wu only had this one son before, and I can’t guarantee all future kids will be boys, so if it’s combined, then it’s combined. I can’t let my Xiao Wu be put in a difficult position."

Zhou Xiaozheng knew there were more reasons than just that, but he couldn’t break it down. The other party’s thoughts were reasonable; if he were in that position, he couldn’t be that kind-hearted either.

He glanced at him and remarked with vague emotions, "Xiao Wu is lucky to have a father like you."

"That’s because you don’t know how much my Xiao Wu has done for the family. In the end, it’s me as his father who owes him; ensuring the kids live happily has made it all worthwhile."

How could Zhou Xiaozheng not know?

With only one daughter, he knew everything about his only son-in-law long ago. Recalling Mr. Zhang’s words, thinking of his Jiao Jiao, he felt deeply touched.

"You and the second sister-in-law are truly blessed people."

"Blessed? Haha, it’s me as a father who’s truly blessed." Mr. Zhang thought of how his young son used to sneak up the mountain to hunt for money to support the family and remembered how his older son had used all his wits to help his two older brothers; he suddenly fell silent.

His older son, how astute he was. He helped his siblings financially and physically, even when his efforts went unappreciated. It was all for the peace and happiness of his parents.

This child always smiled, but who knew he’d been shouldering the household since he was seven or eight. Could they imagine how tired he was?

This farmer, distinguished in the village, county, and even this Big Courtyard, was respected by everyone for his efforts, thanks to his older son’s hard work.

Before his son left for the county, he promised, "Dad, someday I’ll make sure you and mom live better than anyone else in the county." And indeed, they did; everyone welcomed them with a smile.

Before his son came to Beijing, he promised again, "Dad, wait and see; someday I’ll make sure you and mom feel proud and dared anyone to look down on you." Truly, even big officials smiled warmly when chatting with him.

This time, his son spoke out again, and remembering it made Mr. Zhang happy. His life was complete now without any waiting; he could live as he pleased.

—Life now was already heavenly, like that of an immortal.

Thinking from his older son to his considerate young daughter-in-law, Mr. Zhang grinned and said to Zhou Xiaozheng, "Decide the formal names soon; let’s add the two Zhou surnamed kids to the household registration and show those people."

Zhou Xiaozheng shrugged indifferently and nodded.

"Old brother, if Jiao Jiao has more children, we can split them again, half for each. That would be fair, right?"

Zhou Xiaozheng couldn’t help but laugh. This guy!

"What’s so funny? They’re still young; who knows what the future holds? Maybe Jiao Jiao wants a lot of children and grandchildren; can you stop her?"

Zhou Xiaozheng teased, "No need for half and half; just let me have the girls."

"Keep dreaming! Don’t think that just because you’re an official, I’ll be scared. Haven’t I beaten you up before? You’d better not think about it; even your second sister-in-law would fight you to death."

It was no joke. Mr. Zhang knew better than anyone how much his wife longed for a sweet little granddaughter like Jiao Jiao and always prayed for a set of twins, a boy and a girl.

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