Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space

Chapter 1076 - 949: Finding Leisure Amid Busy Days

Sure, here is the translated text:When in the county town, socializing is unavoidable. Sometimes it’s Zhao Dashan inviting them to a meal, or Zuo Lin hosting a gathering.

By the time Zhang Meili and her sisters had prepared the ingredients to entertain Zhang Guoqing’s family, they had already left the county town and returned to Zhang Family Village.

Ultimately, besides spending time with their parents, they came here because they loved the picturesque scenery of Zhang Family Village, especially the peaceful rural life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset.

In the following days, except for a weekend gathering with old high school classmates in the county town, Zhang Guoqing stayed in Zhang Family Village, taking his wife and son to the mountains during the day, letting his son roam the woods, and spending evenings at home with family and visiting friends.

Occasionally, when the mood strikes, he’d walk to the village entrance to watch the farmers returning from the fields and listen to the joyful laughter of families visiting their relatives.

Of course, not everything was carefree. Just because Mother Zhang did not mention things doesn’t mean others wouldn’t. Like when Xi Zi bashfully told him he found a partner and wanted the little uncle and aunt to help assess if she’s suitable.

Even if the girl lives in the provincial city or at Zhang Family Village, Zhang Guoqing would not comment on her virtues or flaws. Isn’t every girl a little princess?

This is not his own son, so he wouldn’t take it to heart. Even his father knows you have to make your own choices; whether good or bad, it’s your own life, and the eldest nephew has both parents, so why meddle?

Since they are declared partners, then it’s almost settled, why interfere? Moreover, good women are shaped by their men, remember the famous virtuous sister-in-law’s end?

Seeing their grown nephew, Zhang Guoqing gently declined. If one is blessed with the right circumstances but still messes up life, what can be done?

Following Xi Zi, unsurprisingly, the eldest nephew Zhang Ziwen was also looking for a partner. Zhang Meili also came to ask Zhou Jiao’s opinion on girls from familiar families.

Zhou Jiao dared not offer any reckless advice. Relationships are about destiny; a good girl isn’t necessarily a good daughter-in-law. People are like tea; one has to savor them thoroughly to truly understand.

If it were her own son, she might test the waters, but with the eldest nephew? What kind of aunt would meddle and scorn herself?

Beyond this, there were things like troubles at work for siblings’ children, old topics raised by the Old Captain, cousins growing up, pleas from the eldest aunt...

When people brought these issues to Zhang Guoqing, he’d smile and agree a bit, share his own unspeakable difficulties, and then laugh them off.

It’s not that he’s heartless. When material things cannot fulfill people’s desires, would having a job stop scheming? Why should Zhang Guoqing bear so many burdens?

Often, once you realize things are no longer your responsibility, letting go makes rural life relaxing, free, and pleasant.

If it weren’t for the approaching holiday or his father-in-law in Beijing, he might have wished to stay at home, living leisurely.

But life must go on; one still has to walk away. Without absolute influence you cannot simply enjoy old age like elders, how is that possible?

If one day they only had cabbage, radish, tofu stew, onion with sauce, corn cakes, and porridge daily, Zhang Guoqing couldn’t bear it.

"It’s nice to steal a few moments of leisure." This time, walking with his little girl, even if plans weren’t realized, he was satisfied.

When the time came, Zhang Guoqing took his wife, quietly stuffed his parents’ warehouse in the county yard, and once again left on the journey amidst Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang’s reluctant farewells.

As he left, he didn’t know when he’d return, whether his detachment from trivial matters would maintain any affection at home in the future. But what needed doing had been done.

Beyond that, he’s powerless. Now he only wishes for his parents to be healthy and enjoy their old age, leaving some things and certain people to time.

With more young people going to the countryside, the train ride was unexpectedly filled with clamorous slogans, except for what was broadcasted.

That was full entertainment; as long as you breathe in this Divine Land, it’s impossible not to hear it.

Upon arriving in Beijing, the streets were resounding with jubilant celebrations, perhaps not for a major announcement, but a joyous event.

Seeing through the window the crazies shouting in the storm made even the trivial, petty matters of home seem endearing.

Returning home, the familiar setting, familiar mother, oh, and the familiar Aunt Chen... Unlike Zhang Guoqing, Zhou Jiao exhaled a long breath.

She was finally home!

"Was it fun?"

Ping’an immediately shook his head, "Nothing beats being at home. I missed you and Grandpa."

"Grandma, where’s Grandpa?"

"Hmm, Grandma, I missed you so much my heart almost broke."

Miao Lishan was fed a handful of sweets, smiling brightly, "Your Grandpa is busy, has meetings, otherwise he’d be at the station to greet you."

"Grandpa works so hard, it’s tough! Grandma, we’ve learned hunting, lots of meat, ask Grandma Chen to cook more to nourish Grandpa."

"Grandma, come, let’s show you what gifts we brought for you and Grandpa."

Watching Miao Lishan being led away by the three brothers, Zhou Jiao shook her head and gestured to Zhang Guoqing upstairs, indicating she needed a shower and a good sleep.

"I’ll join you."

"Forget it, didn’t you say you’d call Da Yi? Just as well, invite him to take some meat back." Zhou Jiao waved her hand. After traveling so far, she needed to catch up on things.

Zhang Guoqing didn’t wait for her to finish and accompanied her upstairs. Making calls or inquiries, there’s always time later; he wanted to enjoy a nice shower with his wife.

The bedroom was exceptionally clean thanks to Aunt Chen, Zhou Jiao didn’t care about unpacking, grabbing change of clothes to rush into the bathroom. Whether she imagined it or not, she suspected fleas or lice on herself.

"Jiao Jiao, Xiao Wu, come down quickly, your Aunty had an accident."

Miao Lishan’s voice from downstairs startled Zhou Jiao, she nudged Zhang Guoqing, "Listen, isn’t that Mom’s voice?"

Zhang Guoqing rolled his eyes skyward. No phone ring, didn’t know when her mother remembered this, couldn’t she let him have a proper shower?

Miao Lishan’s voice came again, and Zhou Jiao, having focused closely outside, finally heard clearly, and urgently tapped Zhang Guoqing, "Bro, it’s really Aunt’s accident, hurry!"

Hurry, no way! Seeing the fair-skinned wife, Zhang Guoqing gritted his teeth in frustration.