Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 432 - 328: Heading to the Northeast

The train traveled all the way north, without the company of Old Mrs. Cheng and the others this time. The couple dared not relax during the journey, keeping a close eye on the child.

It’s unclear what method Zhou Xiaozheng used, but they managed to get a soft sleeper again for this trip back. They tried to stay in their compartment as much as possible. Out of boredom, they started sorting the gifts they were going to give away.

After countless stops big and small, they finally arrived at the provincial city a little past six in the morning without any delays.

Zhang Guoqing and his wife didn’t immediately get off the train; they waited for Zhao Chuan Guang to pick them up.

Zhang Guoqing was once again holding his son this time.

The couple noticed that the child was wide awake early, eyes wide open, and started babbling along with the sounds from the broadcast, making them laugh out loud.

Zhang Guoqing gently patted the child and said with a smile, "Son, we’re back to our hometown. It’ll be really cold soon; you must be good and stay close to Dad, okay?"

Ping’an, seeing him speaking, continued to babble happily.

Zhou Jiao saw a red string hanging on him and couldn’t help but ask, "Should we take these things off? We’re home, it should be fine now, right? Otherwise, when we go to Godmother’s house later, she’ll hang them again, and won’t we be like we’re asking for red envelopes?"

Zhang Guoqing quickly shook his head. This was something his father-in-law insisted the child should wear until reaching the county town. For these red envelope customs, Old Mrs. Cheng consulted quite a few people.

In matters concerning his son, he would rather believe in superstition than act recklessly for the sake of face.

"Xiao Wu, Jiao Jiao?" Zhao Chuan Guang’s voice sounded from outside.

Zhou Jiao quickly ran to the door and waved at him, "Godfather, we’re here."

Zhao Chuan Guang handed two quilts to Zhang Guoqing as he got on the train and looked at the child, immediately smiling, "Is this little guy greeting me?"

"Godfather, did you come here very early? Will it delay your work?" Zhang Guoqing asked worriedly.

Zhao Chuan Guang smiled and shook his head, "What work today? Your dad called two days ago, and your godmother and I took the day off. Let’s head home first. Why do you have so much luggage? Didn’t you empty your dad’s house?"

After saying this, he didn’t wait for their response. He quickly ran to the train door and waved over Huang Hui Min in the distance, seeing her run over and asking a staff member to help with a cart to follow her to the military vehicle.

He himself protected Zhang Guoqing and helped them, father and son, off the train with a quilt, running towards the car.

Zhou Jiao saw this and quickly followed Huang Hui Min, "Godmother, why did you come too? On such a cold day, it would be so much better to wait for us at home."

"Just the two of you with the child; how could I be at ease? Let’s get home quickly. Your two younger brothers aren’t going to school today either; they’re just waiting for you to come home. They heard you went to S City and were so anxious, saying they must go with you to Beijing next time." Huang Hui Min pulled her along as they ran.

"When the weather warms up, letting them go out for a walk is good too. We’ll talk more when we get home; I’m out of breath from running." Zhou Jiao said, panting.

Huang Hui Min laughed heartily at her words.

After loading the luggage, Zhou Jiao randomly took out a box of pastries from the bag and shoved it into the other’s hands, thanking him repeatedly.

Once on the car, feeling the warmth, everyone instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Guoqing quickly lifted a corner of the quilt over Ping’an’s head, revealing his face, only to see that he had been quiet and well-behaved just a moment ago, now screaming as he saw himself.

He immediately smiled and said, "Don’t worry, we’re almost there. Soon you’ll see your little uncles. Ping’an, be good."

Huang Hui Min looked at the child in surprise, "Did he realize we’re on the car and just start calling? I thought he was asleep just now?"

"These days, when we go out, we bundle him in a quilt, and when it’s covered, he knows we’re going out, and he’s gotten used to it. When the quilt is lifted, it means we’ve arrived, and he starts to babble."

Zhang Guoqing began to eloquently talk about the interesting encounters his son had in S City at the restaurant. However, considering Old Mrs. Cheng’s instructions, he didn’t dare to say too much.

Before they even got off at the Zhao Family home, two boys were already rushing up.

"Sister, why did you come back so late? Is it fun outside?... "

"Sister, did you and brother-in-law really go to the South? Why didn’t you tell me in advance? I could have gone with you to Aunt’s house. Sister, you’re in trouble, you went to S City and didn’t visit Aunt. If she finds out, she’ll scold you."

Zhou Jiao laughed heartily, "I’ll take you all to play when summer vacation comes. Aren’t you cold? Hurry inside! Sister got things for you."

"Sister, you go in first, I’ll move the stuff." The older one, being more mature, quickly pushed her inside.

The younger one followed behind Zhang Guoqing, calling, "Brother-in-law, has Little An’an fallen asleep?"