Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 604 - 483: Parents-in-Law Depart

Before leaving, Mr. Zhang privately pulled aside Zhang Guoqing and advised him not to compromise himself for any potential future. The success of Old Zhang’s family today was already sufficient.

He used a lifetime of experience and wisdom to urge his eldest son—not to lose his true self for any nonexistent things, and even more not to betray his conscience for future prospects.

Zhang Guoqing solemnly promised him that he would not be blinded by power.

This time, aside from the Cheng Family, Mr. Zhang instructed Zhou Xiaozheng and the others not to make a fuss about his departure. He felt helpless as well, since Mr. Lin had brought up the issue of being a mediator several times.

The grievances between the relatives and the Lin Family, he understood them clearly before; although the face had not been torn, now the two families lived not far apart but never interacted, who knows what unexpected incident happened later.

Is being a mediator easy? And why did Mrs. Lin suddenly have a stroke? Although no one told him the reason, an aged Mr. Zhang could see that there was something unusual going on.

Mr. Zhang told his wife not to ask their eldest son about it. Since the eldest son hadn’t told them, it certainly involved some secret of the Zhou Family; hence, it’s better not to inquire to avoid embarrassing their son.

On this matter, Mr. Zhang made an error. Zhang Guoqing couldn’t bring himself to talk; when it came to that day’s incident, speaking of it would surely make his parents very angry. Plus, he and his wife had been with his parents all the time, so no one had the chance to gossip.

But accidents are everywhere, Xi Zi being cunningly curious kept wondering why the Cheng Family often came to the Zhou Family, while the other members of the Lin Family, except for last time, never appeared?

At the platform, Zhang Guoqing arranged the luggage, entrusted his good friend Liu Ming to take care of the journey, and repeatedly instructed his nephews to keep an eye on Mr. Zhang and his wife, making sure they didn’t leave the train to shop halfway.

He couldn’t express the worry, but there was nothing he could do. Soon, he was starting school and didn’t have time to escort his parents back home.

As time approached, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang boarded the train car, smiling and telling everyone to go back. Seeing their anxious eldest son watching them, they held back tears and smiled to assure him they wouldn’t get off the train halfway.

The train slowly started moving, watching the eldest son running outside the train, Mrs. Zhang couldn’t help but shed tears.

Mr. Zhang waved at him to go back, turning to see his partner crying so hard that even snot came out, and joked, "How about you get off at the next station?"

Xi Zi quickly raised his hand, "I’ll go back with Grandma."

Mr. Zhang patted his eldest grandson on the forehead, "Wishful thinking! Go back and focus on your studies."

"Grandma, don’t cry. We’ll come again for the New Year holiday. Little Aunt said next time I’ll bring the younger ones too, we have enough rooms at home."

Mrs. Zhang took the handkerchief from her partner, shook her head, "Not coming. Beijing is nothing compared to our hometown. The fare is expensive and tiring."

Xi Zi rolled his eyes, whispered, "If we don’t come, what if Little Aunt gets bullied?"

Mr. Zhang smiled, "Who dares to bully her?"

Xi Zi immediately thought of the information he had gathered, whispering in Mr. Zhang’s ear, "In the Big Courtyard, the kids told me, the Lin Family’s eldest daughter almost caused my Little Aunt’s death. Isn’t that being bullied?"

Mr. Zhang was shocked, his eyes widened, "Really?"

"No one in the Big Courtyard doesn’t know about this. That woman was sent to the Northwest, it’s said she can’t come back from there."

Although Xi Zi spoke softly, Mrs. Zhang still heard him, she immediately looked at her partner.

"Learn well what people say."

Zhang Ziwen got closer to them, "Grandpa, we spent a lot of effort on this matter, and have clear information."

"Grandpa, this is like a storybook saga, very exciting. You know why those people get along well with my uncle? My uncle is really impressive, they said he kicked the hospital gate, just one kick, and the whole door fell down, catching the culprit, just like that, dragged by the neck."

Mr. Zhang watched his eldest grandson gesturing there, frowned.

"Grandpa, my uncle also kicked many big stones, lots of people went to see. Do you think my uncle is a martial arts master?"

Mr. Zhang picked up his grandson, beckoned the gesturing grandson, "Lower your voice. Speak properly, what exactly happened?"

"...That thing fell down just like that, Grandma Lin protected my Little Aunt, otherwise she would have been dead. Since then, the two families have been estranged and stopped interacting."

"No, it’s the Lin Family who wants to visit, and Little Aunt’s family doesn’t let them in."

"Grandpa, don’t worry. My uncle kicked so many doors, no one dared to ask him for compensation. They said my uncle is so formidable, afraid to be beaten by him."

"Yes, my uncle has many good buddies, as long as he calls, hundreds of them rush in, any hospital would be destroyed."

Mrs. Zhang covered her grandson’s mouth, looked around, and sighed with relief, "Don’t talk nonsense. Kids don’t understand what’s going on. Surely your uncle has a reason, where is there breaking things without paying?"

Mr. Zhang thought about it a lot, since this happened long ago and didn’t affect his son’s university entrance, it shouldn’t be their son’s fault, no wonder the child didn’t speak up.

"Darling, should we go back?"

Mr. Zhang smiled, "Why go back? How much do these kids know? Things get exaggerated when passed around. You see Mr. Lin keeps asking me to be the mediator, surely it’s their fault. With Brother Zhou there, rest assured."

Mrs. Zhang thought for a while, although somewhat relieved, she still couldn’t help but quietly curse the Lin Family—shameless, coming over as if nothing happened.

Zhang Guoqing didn’t know that things had been revealed. Luckily the incident in the hospital room hadn’t reached Mr. and Mrs. Zhang, otherwise they would really be furious.

Zhou Xiaozheng saw his son-in-law was in a low mood, said: "It’s getting late, rest early. Ping’an, with whom will you sleep tonight?"

"Grandpa."

Zhou Xiaozheng was satisfied, hugged the child, "Why aren’t you smiling today?"

"I feel bad."

"Missing your grandparents? When you grow up a bit more, you can visit them at the old home."

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t help but laugh, "Dad, stop teasing him. His little temper is flaring up again."

Ping’an looked at him mournfully, "I’m not petty, I gave gifts to my brothers. Mom said to be filial to grandparents, I was filial too. But I feel bad, so many things."

After saying this, he covered his heart, "In the future, only for grandparents. No one else!"

Zhou Xiaozheng patted him, said with a smile, "Boys should have broad views, don’t always dwell on these things."

Zhang Guoqing watched his son get carried into the room by his father-in-law, then pulled Zhou Jiao into their bedroom.

"Mom and Dad have left, rest well these days, I heard school’s starting and you’ll be back in the fields."

Zhang Guoqing instinctively frowned, "Bring your sick leave this time."

"Didn’t you see, I even cured my summer malaise. Proper labor is necessary, if I really can’t take it then I’ll withdraw." After saying this, Zhou Jiao no longer wished to talk about this topic.

"Don’t forget to act within your means." Zhang Guoqing felt helpless towards his wife, could only watch over her. Pressing her to eat supplements, touching the sense of meat made him satisfied.