Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 645 - 522: Watch How I Do

As soon as the dishes were ready, with different thoughts in mind, Huang Cuilan warmly invited Zhang Guofu to eat before reading, constantly serving him food.

After dinner, Huang Cuilan sent Mai Miao to bed early and ran to the kitchen to boil a large pot of hot water, preparing to have a good talk with her husband tonight.

When Zhang the Second came over, he called out for his big brother before entering the courtyard. Hearing Zhang Guofu’s response, he confidently pushed open the gate and entered.

"Second brother, you’re here. Is your wife at home?"

Zhang the Second nodded casually toward Huang Cuilan, who was coming out of the kitchen, and without stopping his steps, went to the living room.

Huang Cuilan was momentarily stunned by his indifferent attitude. After reflecting for a while, she realized that for some time now, the Second had always been like this, showing little interest in her.

Standing under the courtyard window, Huang Cuilan began to recall how the rest of her husband’s family had treated her over the years, from Zhang the Second, Xiao Wu, Zhang Meili, to Zhang Meihao...

As soon as Zhang Guofu saw his second brother, he said cheerfully, "I heard from Mai Miao that you were looking for me. What’s the matter? Didn’t we just see each other this morning? Why didn’t you mention it then?"

Zhang the Second stepped forward quickly, "I only heard from Uncle Chen this afternoon at our mom’s place. Big brother, you’ve really joined the D, and the organization has approved? That’s great news, why didn’t you tell me?"

"Haha, I thought you might have guessed. It’s been a year, so it’s time to be confirmed," Zhang Guofu said.

Zhang the Second clapped his hands happily, "That’s great. Come on, let’s go have a few drinks with dad."

Zhang Guofu pulled him, "No, wait a bit; there’s more good news to share with mom and dad later, to make them happy. Let’s not rush to celebrate now."

Zhang the Second sat down cheerfully, looking at him and waiting for more news.

"No rush, I planned to discuss this with you tonight. The company wants to send me to the provincial city for further studies. I’ll be leaving in a couple of days. Can you manage taking care of mom and dad?"

Zhang the Second immediately stood up, circling around his big brother, and said with a beaming smile, "Amazing, our big brother as expected! I should write to Xiao Wu to make him happy too."

Zhang Guofu laughed heartily, pulling him to sit down, "Alright, it’s not that big of a deal. When I got the diploma last time, Xiao Wu had already guessed it. I wanted to discuss with you about work arrangements after the study."

Discussing serious matters, Zhang the Second composed himself and seriously asked, "What did Uncle Chen say?"

"Uncle Chen said the bureau wants me to go to the finance office. He suggested I shouldn’t go there, and rather start as a clerk with him. When I visited Uncle Liu for the New Year, he also advised me against going into accounting."

Zhang the Second knew the Uncle Liu he mentioned was Liu Zheng from the provincial city and a close friend of Xiao Wu’s. This guy wouldn’t casually offer such advice.

After thinking for a while, he asked, "Didn’t Uncle Liu suggest you work in the provincial city?"

Zhang Guofu nodded and smiled, "He did, and also told me to think about it back home..."

Outside, Huang Cuilan clasped her clothing in anxiety. Oh no! Her husband got promoted. If he goes to the provincial city, will he ever come back? Brother Shun got seduced by a little enchantress from the provincial city.

"... Mom, dad, and you are all in the county, so I didn’t agree. Besides, Uncle Chen treats me well, and Uncle Liu is further away. I still prefer staying in the county for now, and we’ll see what happens in the future."

Huang Cuilan finally felt relieved, it’s good that he won’t be going to the provincial city.

"Big brother, you don’t need to worry about mom and dad, I will take good care of them. If the conditions are better, you should move to the provincial city. With Uncle Guang there, you can make full use of your talents."

Outside, Huang Cuilan held her breath nervously, hating Zhang the Second for stirring things up.

"... I’m not in a hurry for now, let’s wait a few years. Xi Zi and the others are still young. If I leave, they would practically have no parents."

Huang Cuilan was frightened by this, her eyes widening. What does he mean by no parents? Isn’t she well at home? Does her husband really think she’s dead?

"That’s true, so let’s talk about it later. Have you told mom and dad about going to the provincial city to study? Xi Zi and the others are at mom and dad’s, you don’t need to worry, I will frequently go to school."

"I’m leaving the day after tomorrow, planning to tell mom and dad tomorrow night. If I tell them too early, they’ll start packing things for me to take to the provincial city. They all depend on Xiao Wu for support; as the eldest, I feel embarrassed to ask."

"It’s okay, don’t think too much, we’re all brothers, he’d be more than happy to see you doing well. Will you come back on weekends during this study trip?"

"I don’t know for sure yet, but I’ll come back if nothing else comes up."

Huang Cuilan couldn’t listen any longer, quietly returning to the kitchen to sit in a daze. Her husband was leaving the day after tomorrow, yet didn’t tell her anything. This trip would last at least a month, unable to come back, spending all day in school where there are quite a few female colleagues.

What should she do?

Cry, shout, and make a fuss to stop him from going? — Huang Cuilan shook her head; her mother-in-law would immediately drive her away.

Go with him?

Huang Cuilan shook her head again, thinking that she still had to work and look after her brother-in-law’s family... Upon thinking of this, she opened her mouth in surprise, wondering why she was still concerned about her brother-in-law’s family at this point.

That night, the water in the pot gradually cooled.

As usual, the couple went to bed with Zhang Guofu falling asleep after reading and Huang Cuilan lying there awake, lost in deep thought all night.

Until the rooster crowed in the early morning light, Huang Cuilan gazed at the handsome face she had woken up to for the past ten years, subconsciously touching her own cheek.

Under the sheet, her fists clenched tightly, promising herself she would regain the husband who used to love, indulge, and smile at her at first sight.

With this thought, Huang Cuilan quietly got out of bed, running to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. After a while, hearing Zhang Guofu talking with their daughter, she quickly took out a toothbrush, squeezed some toothpaste, and poured hot water.

"Kids’ dad, I’ve made breakfast. Eat before you go to work."

Zhang Guofu glanced in surprise at the toothbrush on the face towel rack. He didn’t believe that his wife hadn’t overheard last night about him going to the provincial city the day after tomorrow. Seeing her storm off to bed early in anger, he anticipated a morning tantrum—what’s this about?

"Alright. I’ll be away in the provincial city for a while, I’ll write you as soon as I get there. If there’s anything with the kids, remember to find the Second."

Huang Cuilan happily nodded quickly, saying with a smile, "You go study without worry. I’ll take care of everything at home. I will visit the kids’ grandparents every day. My brother even scolded me; this time, I won’t take care of my brother-in-law’s affairs, just watch my actions."

Zhang Guofu shook his head with a smile.

Huang Cuilan earnestly said to him, "Really! If I fail this time, you can even divorce me, it won’t matter. But while you’re out studying, you can only study and not learn bad things from others."

Then Zhang Guofu understood—his wife was worried about him having a change of heart. He got slightly annoyed; was he that kind of person? But after thinking about it, he felt it was a good thing—at the very least, it shows she’s concerned.

Having her cautious is good, as long as her thoughts remain at home. Not always about her parental home, her parental home. He doesn’t ask for much, respecting his in-laws is something he’s willing to do, but she shouldn’t move everything they have to her original family.