Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space

Chapter 1339 - 1211: Can’t Ever Stop Worrying!

When Ping’an picked up Zhou Jiao, as soon as he entered the front yard, he noticed at a glance that his two silly younger brothers had slacked off again, along with two little girls who had been led away.He glanced helplessly in the direction of the backyard.

"Call your brothers back." After greeting her in-laws, Zhou Jiao took the opportunity to whisper to her eldest son and then headed to the kitchen.

See, Ping’an knew his mom would notice this.

He still has to bring the Qiu family’s girl over sooner; running errands and such need early preparation. At the very least, there should be guests, right? Someone has to keep them company, right?

Being the eldest really is tiring!

Ping’an thought for a moment, walked to the main room, and helplessly glanced at his silly brother who was chatting while taking the opportunity to touch Little Tangtang’s head.

Really worthless! Even if you get a handful, the hair is so dirty!

"Brother?"

Ping’an pointed weakly to the backyard, "Mom’s back, go call the kids to come to the front yard. Otherwise, Mom won’t spare you, and when Dad gets home, he’ll deal with you both."

Liu Yi laughed heartily and nodded quickly, not forgetting to pull Yi Tangtang along.

Who is Yi Tangtang?

She rolled her eyes and suggested cheerfully, "Big brother, is Sister Sheng Mei coming tonight? Why don’t you bring her over, so she can sleep with me?"

Ping’an’s steps instantly faltered, "She’s coming tomorrow."

"Oh, alright then."

Liu Yi knocked her on the head, "Stop teasing big brother, he’s shy."

"What’s there to be shy about? I’ve seen big brother holding Sister Sheng Mei’s hand tightly. Big brother doesn’t like me anymore."

"Silly, you’re his sister, she’s his wife. Of course, he cares more about his wife."

"Alright, I’m not jealous, but can big brother hurry up? I want to hold a fair and cute little nephew, and if he looks like big brother, it’d be even more fun."

"Remember to mention it to Grandma tonight, she’s anxious."

Ping’an, who hurriedly left, sighed inwardly: What kind of siblings are these? Can he avoid them? They just want to see his embarrassment!

"Son, come here."

Upon reaching the front yard, Ping’an was caught by his mom, who seemed to smile at him, making him shiver. "Mom, let’s talk nicely."

Zhou Jiao beckoned him with a smile, "Have you arranged with the Qiu family’s girl? If it’s arranged, I need to confirm with your grandparents tonight."

Ping’an cleared his throat, averted his gaze, and nodded.

"A grown man should get married, what’s there to be embarrassed about?"

Zhou Jiao amusedly glanced at her son’s reddened ears, "It’s so strange, how did you three brothers learn to blush just on the earlobes without changing expression?"

Ping’an instinctively touched his earlobe.

Zhou Jiao burst into a delighted laugh as she walked away. Oh dear, her silly son, they’ve all truly grown up, and she’s genuinely getting old.

Ping’an shook his head with a smile, hesitated for a moment, and decided to head to the gate. His dad and grandma should be returning home soon from work.

From far away, Zhang Guoqing could see his eldest son pacing outside the alley with one hand in his pocket. While it looked handsome, was it really appropriate to stance like this?

——Can’t you see so many young girls and wives at the street corner keep glancing at you?

Rolling down the car window, Zhang Guoqing beckoned to him, and as he approached, he couldn’t help but ask, "Who are you waiting for?"

Xiao Zhu stopped the slowing car upon seeing this.

"Waiting for you and my grandma, does my grandpa have a meeting today?"

"Hop in quickly. I just called Secretary Chen; your grandparents will be home soon. Did it go smoothly picking up your grandparents?"

"The train wasn’t delayed; it was raining then but we escorted them onto the train." As Ping’an opened the car door, he hopped in, and the car restarted.

"Did they mention me?"

"Yes, the old couple knows you and mom are working." Ping’an paused before continuing, "Shi Tou also came along. He went to the station by himself earlier and returned with us."

"At least they have some filial respect." Satisfied, Zhang Guoqing nodded, glancing at his son, "Anything else?"

Ping’an laughed silently.

Upon reaching home and getting out of the car, Zhang Guoqing wasn’t in a hurry to enter. Everyone’s already here, what’s the rush? "Did your grandparents say anything, or Shi Tou?"

Remembering what he heard before getting close to the car, Ping’an wrapped an arm around his dad’s shoulder and whispered, "Grandma and grandpa didn’t say much, but Shi Tou mentioned something. He wants my grandpa to help my mom with promoting that greenhouse vegetable project back home."

"What a bother, where does your mom find the time? It’s too much." Zhang Guoqing shook his head, "Let’s go, your old man sees."

"As we three brothers were carrying the luggage over, we accidentally overheard. Dad, they didn’t mention this again, so just pretend you don’t know. Otherwise, all our secrets could be exposed."

"Silly boy, underestimated your father, huh?"

With a cheerful laugh, Ping’an replied, "Not at all, later in the car, May 1st even cleverly laid the groundwork for you and mom about the overseas things. However, you’re the one carrying the blame."

"You kids!" Zhang Guoqing jokingly scolded, "I doted on you three brothers for nothing, as long as you didn’t backstab your old man completely, right?"

"No way! Only hinted, not daring to act without running it by you first. By the way, Grandma still wants Sister Maise to bring her boyfriend home; you need to take it easy."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoqing secretly clicked his tongue, "Grandma said? How’s that connected?"

"During a chat in the front yard, while talking, Mai Sui mentioned wanting to bring her boyfriend home before the end of the year for Grandma and Grandpa to check. In excitement, Grandma blurted out for her to bring him over within two days. But I diverted the topic; afterward, I don’t know what happened, as I went to fetch Mom."

After reporting, Ping’an dragged his father inside. It wasn’t that he was bothered by Grandma’s meddling; Grandpa’s unique status meant anyone getting close couldn’t avoid thorough searches.

Moreover, it’s not his actual sister, nor are the couple married already, so why would anyone scrutinize the boyfriend at their home?

Ping’an didn’t inform his mom and chose to confide in his dad out of concern for his dad. Viewing boyfriends could happen at a teahouse or Shi Tou’s place, right?

Especially now that he plans to bring Qu Shengmei over, why the senseless involvement? Making it seem like the family’s gates are open to anyone.

Though Ping’an didn’t fully express, Zhang Guoqing understood all too well. How could he not have similar thoughts? What kind of entity is a niece’s husband? Can it be put on par with his daughter-in-law’s first entry?

Thinking about his parents on one hand and family matters on the other, Zhang Guoqing could only sigh inwardly. It seems that this time things need to go by the book.

He whispered a command, "Tonight, when Grandpa comes back, if the guards start checking things, remind your brothers not to intervene."

"Dad?" Ping’an halted, "Are you?"

"Right, the same was needed last time. It’s necessary to let Grandma and Grandpa know that our family’s standing isn’t the same anymore. This isn’t about your father lacking filial respect; if any miscreant exploits them and Grandpa is endangered, your mom would genuinely tear into me."