Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 430 - 327: Farewell to Beijing

Three days before leaving, Zhou Jiao brought Zhang Guoqing with her during the day to visit their elderly relatives, carrying pastries, xuan paper, and other local specialties, as a way of bidding farewell. She was even worried that someone might give her a hard time in the future, saying they stayed in a hotel they shouldn’t have. As a precaution, she carefully prepared several stacks of xuan paper, some local specialties, and a few crafts that women usually like.

Zhou Jiao personally handed them to the secretary of the elderly folks, asking them to pass the gifts on. She honestly explained the care she received during this trip, worryingly saying that she didn’t handle things well during her first encounter. The secretary laughed heartily and asked if she wanted to meet the elderly.

Zhou Jiao repeatedly said that she couldn’t bother him now, as he was busy with his affairs. She planned to mature further before meeting with them. She wasn’t worried that this uncle wouldn’t help smooth things over in front of the President—after all, he was her father’s good friend.

Early the next morning, the couple went to the photo studio to pick up their pictures, bought some film and developing supplies.

Once home, Zhou Jiao stayed in and made dumplings with Aunt Chen. Once she was done, Zhang Guoqing started delivering them to Zhou Xiaozheng’s comrades’ homes.

During this time in Beijing, these uncles frequently sent food over, so before leaving, she needed to reciprocate properly. Especially Uncle Wang Xi Bei, although he wasn’t much of a talker, his gaze at her was like looking at his own child, just like Zhao Chuan Guang. Seeing them, he alternately cried and laughed.

She always remembered the day they first met when he hugged her father and cried until his voice was hoarse. Sometimes it’s the people who aren’t related by blood that are the true family. She remembered deeply those uncles who helped and cared during their father-daughter duo’s low times.

On the last day, Zhou Xiaozheng specially took a day off, leaving the child to Old Mrs. Cheng and Aunt Chen, and took his wife, daughter, and son-in-law early to pay their respects at the mountain.

After descending, the family went to have a meal at Old Mo’s. After lunch, they sent Lin Lishan and Zhang Guoqing back to look after the kids, while Zhou Xiaozheng took his daughter to a mudbrick house in the nearby suburbs.

The village, with its over a hundred households, all bore the surname Zhou. Walking into the village, villagers greeted them enthusiastically everywhere. Because Zhou Xiaozheng’s comrade, after retiring, became the captain, this mudbrick house was purchased by Zhou Xiaozheng.

Hearing her father say that even Lin Lishan wasn’t aware of this house, Zhou Jiao covered her mouth and laughed. Fortunately, her dad didn’t have a mistress, otherwise, perhaps her mom wouldn’t know a thing.

Upon realizing that this house was bought during this trip back, she laughed even more. Could it be that her dad is starting to buy property in rural areas after purchasing in big cities just for her? Indeed, they finally went to Uncle Zhou’s house, and the house was truly hers!

At this moment, Zhou Xiaozheng waited until no one was around, pulled her into the bedroom, moved the bricks in the corner of the wall. Zhou Jiao instantly knew this was a hidden room similar to that old man’s house in S City. Inside was pitch black; they could only see the hastily dug large hole with a flashlight. Inside were three wooden boxes stacked.

Zhou Xiaozheng bent down, opened one box partially to let her look, then whispered: "This is the last stash from Beijing; you store it with your treasures first."

Obediently, Zhou Jiao stored it away.

After restoring everything to its original state, Zhou Xiaozheng cleaned the mud off his shoes. He asked Zhou Jiao to place the boxes on the ground.

Seeing the empty room, Zhou Jiao never had a chance to show her dad just how many things she had. At this moment, she smiled smugly, placing things slowly on the ground which included items left from her previous life, ultimately realizing she underestimated her own stock.

"Dad, there’s more. I’ll lay it all out for you to see. Where do you think I should put it?"

Zhou Xiaozheng, having been shocked once before by her, still jumped at the surprise this time. He quickly stopped her, sternly saying: "Have you forgotten what Dad told you? Be cautious, extremely cautious! One slip, and it’s a colossal disaster! Quickly store it away and promise Dad not to slip in front of anybody. Got it?"

Zhou Jiao promptly stored everything away, leaving only the three boxes. She stuck out her tongue at her dad, smiled widely and raised her right hand, only to be glared at. She quickly lowered her hand and made repeated assurances she’d be careful!

Zhou Xiaozheng rolled his eyes at her, seeing her cheekily smiling and acting spoiled, he couldn’t help but laugh.

"You absolutely must not be careless. Avoid using these things in daily life. Once you’re back in the Northeast, store some food and supplies in the basement and retrieve them from there."

Once he finished and saw his daughter’s serious agreement, Zhou Xiaozheng continued: "Having told you the range, Dad already has a mental picture. No need for me to see; I already know that you’ve surely looted your way during this trip. You must remember wealth attracts attention, not to mention such treasures. Fortunately, Xiao Wu gifted you this opportunity; otherwise I’d have considered silencing him."