Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 983

Chapter 983: Chapter 855: Stranded in the Provincial City

In the depths of winter, unlike the bustling daytime market rush for New Year’s goods, as the car drove all the way in the direction of the provincial city, the later it got, the fewer people and vehicles there were on the road.

With the most precious wife and sons of his life in the car, Zhang Guoqing didn’t dare be careless, and he didn’t dare speed up along the way. The car he usually drove like the wind now had to be handled cautiously.

By the time they arrived at Zhao Chuan Guang’s courtyard in the provincial city, the three brothers in the back seat, wrapped in quilts and clutching hot-water-bottle glass flasks, were already nodding off in drowsy sleep in Zhou Jiao and Aunt Chen’s arms.

As soon as the car stopped, Ping’an immediately opened his eyes, looked toward the one or two figures at the gate, and shouted, "Liu Yi, May 1st, we’re here. Look, Grandma’s over there."

"Grandma, we’re back."

"Granda, where’s my Grandpa? I want to go home."

Miao Lishan had already stepped forward and opened the car door. "Alright, alright, we’re going home. My good little treasures, hurry and come in with Grandma first. Was it fun back in the old home? Did you miss Grandma last night?"

Zhou Jiao wordlessly glanced at the four grandparents and grandchildren hugging and grinning like fools. This really was that special grandparent-grandchild bond—how come she’d never seen her mom this enthusiastic with her?

Off to the side, Huang Hui Min was greeting everyone to go in first while moving over to help Zhang Guoqing carry things, scaring him into hurriedly refusing. With just two or three bags, how could he possibly let her do it?

As soon as he stepped into the living room, Zhang Guoqing smelled the aroma of stewed chicken and laughed. "The son-in-law steps through the door and the little chicken loses its soul. Godmother, you’re really rolling out the red carpet for me."

"You only come back once every two years; how could I not?" Huang Hui Min teased. "This morning your mom and I went to buy two old hens together; we’ve been waiting for you to show up."

"Jiao Jiao, there’s a big market in the nearest township tomorrow morning. Godmother will take you to buy some good things."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiao looked toward Miao Lishan. Had the schedule changed?

"Your godmother wants to keep you here a few more days."

Zhou Jiao smiled and shook her head. "I’d love to stay longer too, but unfortunately my vacation’s about to run out. Next time when I’ve saved up more days off, I’ll come over and play with you for a few days."

"Sister-in-law still doesn’t know you’re not leaving tonight, does she?"

After saying this, Huang Hui Min looked at the still-bewildered Miao Lishan and smiled. "Didn’t a young soldier just come by? He said Ah Guang told us to rest first; you won’t be able to leave for a while and might have to change to tomorrow’s train."

"Just when you were on your way here, your mom rushed over to your place. The young soldier left right after speaking. I heard they’re still in a meeting over there; your dad probably hasn’t had time to notify you."

Zhou Jiao nodded. The military train was faster than regular trains, and she and Zhang Guoqing had already arranged with their colleagues that they’d be on duty over New Year’s Eve. This time they didn’t have to rush back.

After they’d just finished dinner, Secretary Chen came on Zhou Xiaozheng’s orders to take Zhang Guoqing over to the military district, and at the same time took the whole family to the guesthouse to rest.

Since they now knew they couldn’t leave tonight, Zhou Jiao settled the children down for washing up and sleep. They slept soundly through the night, not even knowing when Zhang Guoqing and his father-in-law came back.

At dawn the next morning, when the sky was just beginning to pale, Huang Hui Min had already come over to knock on their door. Seeing Zhou Jiao and her mother both fully dressed and ready to go, she exchanged a knowing smile with them.

When heading out to the market to buy New Year’s goods, of course the three little treasures had to join in the fun.

Aside from the busy-with-official-business Zhou Xiaozheng who had left, the whole family went out to the countryside for the big fair again. Walking along the dirt road crowded with stalls and people coming and going, the loud noise was full of New Year’s festivity.

The old farmers eating cornmeal steamed buns and big pancakes, drinking coarse-grain corn gruel and nibbling on pickles, had just had the rare good fortune of a bumper harvest and weren’t stingy about preparing for the New Year.

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