Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 579 - 460: Country Bumpkin? Heh

Thinking of this, Zhang Guoqing picked up his teacup and drank all the cold tea in one gulp, stood up, and went out to look for his wife.

On the way to the Cheng Family, passing by the Lin Family, he finally remembered that his mother-in-law had gone back to her parents’ home tonight, perhaps to deliver game to the old man. Thinking of this, he didn’t mind.

Seeing the Lin Family’s wide-open door, and not hearing any unusual noises after listening carefully, he didn’t stop and walked straight away.

Not far ahead, Old Sir Mo came out of his house, and upon seeing Zhang Guoqing, he waved at him with a smile, "Where are you going? Wandering around late at night instead of sleeping."

Zhang Guoqing quickly ran a few steps to him, "Old sir, you can’t forbid the common folk from lighting lamps. Where are you heading?

Does Grandma Mo let you go out? Do you need me to be your walking stick?"

"You brat! I say one thing, and you respond with a whole lot of words. No need for a walking stick, just remember to come over and play chess with me. Don’t forget to sleep early and exercise in the morning."

Zhang Guoqing pulled a bitter face and clasped his hands in a plea, "Grandpa Mo, dear grandpa, spare me. I’ll do anything you want, just can we negotiate about playing chess?"

Old Sir Mo laughed heartily at this and shook his head decisively.

Zhang Guoqing pretended to sigh helplessly, "Looks like I’ll have to stay up late memorizing chess strategies for the next couple of days."

"You brat, go on pretending, keep pretending. I won’t mess with you anymore, I still have to find Old Man Yi for a couple of rounds. Remember to find time to practice with me."

After saying this, Old Sir Mo strode away, remembering to turn back and remind Zhang Guoqing, who smiled and kept nodding, finally feeling assured.

Nowadays, it’s not easy to find someone new to practice with. Old Sir Mo lamented the decline in his chess skills, then thought that since Zhang Xiaowu had agreed to practice with him, he should soon become invincible in the Big Courtyard. The more he thought about it, the happier he became, and he couldn’t help humming a tune.

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t help but chuckle, watching the old man enter the Yi Family’s path before he turned and left. It was already past eight at night, and he wondered if Old Yi would be displeased with an uninvited guest.

If you ask what Zhang Guoqing feared the most, he would definitely say he feared terrible chess players the most. But Old Sir Mo was not only a terrible player but also an indecisive one, especially since the old man wouldn’t let him leave until he won.

Playing chess with Old Sir Mo every time was exhausting. But who told the old man to be so close to him? He treated it as a joyful chore.

Old Sir Mo had a loud voice, and it sounded even more resonant at night. With such a pause, people in several nearby courtyards came out one after another, sparking another round of idle chat for Zhang Guoqing.

What puzzled Zhang Guoqing was that no one came out of the Lin Family’s wide-open door. What was going on? Could it be that the Lin Family played the Empty City Stratagem? 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Reaching the Cheng Family, he paid special attention and noticed Lin Lishan wasn’t there either. He blinked, put this matter aside, and took over his rushing son.

"Daddy, where did you go? I couldn’t find you."

Zhang Guoqing picked up the child, greeted everyone, and then whispered back. Where else could he go? Nowhere outside the Big Courtyard. He knew the child was just casually asking.

Mr. Cheng saw him coming over, thinking he came to pick up his family, and laughed, "All this chatting made me forget the time. Go back early to rest. The kids just got off the train and must be tired. Rest first and talk later. Don’t let things get too tense with the Lin Family, after all, Old Lin is not a bad guy."

Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing looked at Zhou Jiao, seeing her smile didn’t reach her eyes, he frowned a little. It seems something must have happened while he was away that night.

Zhou Xiaozheng stood up and nodded.

Old Mrs. Cheng wasn’t happy and shot her husband a sideways glance. Good, what good? She just thought Old Lin brought it upon himself. A grown man who behaved as if he’d never seen a woman before, pampered that old woman until she became arrogant and domineering, now it’s karma! What damn noblewoman, thought he found a treasure?

Old Mrs. Cheng didn’t believe Old Lin was truly careless and uninformed. The Lin Family was fundamentally a bunch of cut-from-the-same-cloth people, none of whom were any good.

Mr. Cheng smiled apologetically at his wife. What could he say? Old Lin had already spoken several times in front of him, hoping he could persuade his nephew.

Seeing off Zhou Xiaozheng and his family, Mr. Cheng didn’t return to the bedroom, but went back to sit in the living room.

Cheng Sijin saw the old man resting his eyes and understood why, advising him, "Dad, if Uncle Lin comes to you again, just be honest, don’t hold back because of face."

Mr. Cheng opened his eyes and waved his hand, "You don’t understand."