Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 496 - 381: Mr. Lin’s Intentions

After having noodles, we saw off our relatives and friends.

A simple yet lively first birthday celebration quickly came to an end.

In the living room of the Zhang Family Courtyard, at this moment, Zhang Guoqing was holding his son, while Zhou Jiao was recording the gifts received.

"The biggest regret is that Dad didn’t come these two times. Son, remember, you must never become a soldier in the future. It’s fine to play with the wooden gun Grandpa gave, but don’t take it seriously..."

Zhou Jiao couldn’t help but laugh at Zhang Guoqing’s ramblings.

"You really shouldn’t laugh. If Ping’an joins the army in the future, we might not even know how many times we’ll see him in a year. Son, just thinking about it makes Daddy’s heart ache..."

Zhang Guoqing played with his son on the bed, pretending to fall down in anguish.

Which made Zhou Jiao burst out laughing.

Instead of worrying about their son’s future, it would be better to worry about himself first. If it weren’t for her dad’s strong opposition, Zhang Guoqing would have been a soldier brother long ago.

Zhou Jiao shook her head, closed the notebook, and thought of the old man still at the guesthouse, "Grandpa’s sudden visit this time, I bet even my dad didn’t expect it. What do you think we should do?"

"I don’t know. I can’t bring myself to be harsh when looking at his face."

"Godfather isn’t being loyal, just sneaking away like that. Tomorrow I don’t want to accompany Grandpa and them to the provincial city."

Zhang Guoqing frowned and thought carefully.

After a while, he shook his head, "We really ought to go and take a look tomorrow. I suspect that Grandpa’s biggest purpose in coming this time is still planning to see an old friend."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jiao immediately sat up straight and said solemnly, "Who else does he want to transfer? It’s not possible with Lin Aiguo! Someone from the Lin Family must stay in Beijing, and he is the most suitable candidate. Lin Aidang just transferred, so it’s not possible either. Then it only leaves the two grandsons—Brother Li Sheng. Do you think it’s necessary?"

Zhang Guoqing said in a low voice, "It’s very necessary. Lin Dingsheng’s training quota suddenly disappeared, his dad got transferred, and his mom has a blemish. Do you think he really plans to rely on his own little skills?"

Zhou Jiao shook her head. No matter how much Lin Dingsheng is cultivated, he can’t compare to Xiao Zhou, let alone be mentioned in the same breath as outstanding high-ranking officials like Fang Fei.

It’s not that she looks down on Lin Dingsheng. As someone Mr. Lin regards as a successor, Lin Dingsheng lacks the courage of a leader and the responsibilities a man should have.

When the Lin Family had issues, both of Lin Xuezhen’s sisters knew to send letters of apology to ease the relationship between the two families. But Zhou Xiaozheng and herself had never seen a word from Lin Dingsheng."

What skills does Lin Dingsheng have? On the day he dared to change the concept in front of her dad and switch the topic to borrowing and repaying money, she already no longer thought highly of that so-called excellent child."

The more Zhang Guoqing thought about it, the more he was sure of Mr. Lin’s intentions. Otherwise, why stay in the provincial city after everyone returns to Beijing the day after tomorrow? And why have Zhou Jiao accompany him?

Lin Xinsheng’s grandson, Zhou Xiaozheng’s nephew—Lin Dingsheng? 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The couple exchanged a glance, realizing this identity indeed had the capital to take shortcuts in the Northeast Military District.

"Perhaps when we were in Beijing last year, the old man already had plans for the two families to push Lin Dingsheng up. Otherwise, when the elders in the Big Courtyard were pushing me to join the army, he wouldn’t have mentioned anything in front of me. If I’m not a soldier, then who benefits from Dad’s resources? It’s just that he didn’t expect the family enmity to deepen so much at the time.

Currently, Lin Dingsheng returning to Beijing is not suitable, and even Mr. Lin can’t influence Dad, so the best way is to transfer Lin Dingsheng to this military district.

He figured that no matter how many rumors there are outside, as long as Mom is in the Zhou Family for a day, outsiders will think differently. Also, he figured this opportunity and our character. This time for our son’s birthday, he just happened to make you accompany him to the provincial city. You can’t refuse him, can you?"

Zhou Jiao nodded, "A lot of things aren’t as simple as he’d like. We’ve thought about it, so Dad should be aware too. Let’s not talk about him anymore. Look at the list first; with the quantities here, we can’t split the buns."

Zhang Guoqing took the notebook and joked, "Didn’t Mom say it already? When people leave, it’s over."

Zhou Jiao gave him a sidelong glance. She didn’t have any objections; wasn’t it he who insisted on giving out buns, insisting on sending them even if mixed with coarse grains? Is it necessary?

Zhang Guoqing glanced over a few times, then looked at Zhou Jiao and chuckled. Really couldn’t return the gifts—some families sent two pairs of socks, and even insoles.

After sorting out the miscellaneous matters, the family rested for a while, and the couple strolled slowly to the guesthouse with the child.

This time, Old Mrs. Cheng sent the eldest daughter-in-law to represent the Cheng Family in celebration, while Cheng Ruzhu represented the Wen Family. As for the Lin Family, only Mr. Lin came to the Northeast with his two daughters. Knowing his granddaughter’s character, he refused his daughter-in-law’s request to go to the Northeast for the celebration together.

At this moment, Mr. Lin, having woken from his afternoon nap, was sitting in the outer sitting room chatting with his two daughters.

As Zhang Guoqing had guessed, he was persuading his eldest daughter to stay a few more days in the Northeast, to accompany Zhou Jiao well.

Lin Lishan counted the days on her fingers, smiling, "Dad, I can stay at most three days. I have a mission three days later, so I must go back."

Mr. Lin nodded in approval, "That’s good. Go to the provincial city and take Jiao Jiao and the child for a nice stroll. If Xiao Ying isn’t in a hurry, stay a few more days and enjoy the northern scenery."

Lin Liyin helplessly glanced at her sister. You bring guests over to attend your grandson’s first birthday, and in the end, let them go back to Beijing by themselves. Is there such a way of doing things?

"Sister, you’d better go and discuss it with Ru Zhu and her sister-in-law, see if they can postpone two days to return with us. I guess it shouldn’t be a problem. Just take the opportunity to walk around and see the Northeast."

Lin Lishan had just stood up to find them when the voices outside grew closer and closer, "It’s Jiao Jiao and Ru Zhu arriving. I’ll ask them right away."

Very soon, a voice came from the door, "Sister-in-law, are you in the old man’s room?"

"Come in quickly. I was just about to find you to discuss something." Lin Lishan opened the door, and upon seeing them, was happily excited.

The group entered the room, greeted Mr. Lin, and all looked toward Lin Lishan, waiting for her to speak.

Lin Lishan stroked the Ping’an in her arms and smiled, "Would you want to delay going back by two days? Last time we left in such a hurry. We’ve come to the Northeast twice, and yet know nothing about it. Shall we take a walk this time? Delaying by two days is just taking one day off; it should be fine, right?"

Cheng Ruzhu glanced at her sister-in-law Liu Ting, and she herself thought it was okay. Usually, there’s nothing on Saturdays at work, and taking a day off doesn’t matter.

Seeing Liu Ting nod, she smiled happily, "Whatever you say. What’s the plan? Huang Hui Min did say today that she’d take us out tomorrow."

Hearing this, Zhou Jiao quickly followed up, "With three days, do we want to go a little farther? I went to D City last time. It’s really a good place. There’s a big port with everything from north to south and east to west."

Mr. Lin glanced at Zhou Jiao, seeing she was full of enthusiasm. He figured the child was suggesting this without ulterior motives, definitely not deliberately avoiding the provincial city.

Cheng Ruzhu was somewhat moved by Zhou Jiao’s suggestion, looking at everyone, she hesitated a bit.

Mr. Lin, seeing this, said, "How about we go back to the provincial city to eat now? Once there, you can discuss with Zhao and his wife further. It’s best not to go too far, as it’s inconvenient with the child."

Everyone agreed to the old man’s suggestion.

In the county, many actions were inconvenient. Everyone urged Zhang Guoqing to quickly go back and bring Mr. Zhang and Mother Zhang to the provincial city for dinner, and stay for a few days.

Listening to everyone’s urging, Zhang Guoqing looked at Zhou Jiao and saw her nod slightly. He smiled and bid everyone goodbye before leaving.

To celebrate his son’s birthday, he had taken enough leave, and initially planned for the family of three to have a trip alone. Now it seems that won’t be possible.