Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 672 - 546: The Aftermath

"It was said that an old man named Zhou traveled to Beijing and stayed at a guesthouse. The staff observed that he was generous with his spending and suspicious in his behavior, leaving early and returning late, so they reported him to the authorities.

The police were quickly dispatched to wait for him, but when he saw the uniforms, he bolted. Enthusiastic locals helped capture him.

The old man shouted that he hadn’t committed any crime, so why was he being arrested? The police asked why he ran and to explain what he was doing there.

He claimed that he was visiting relatives.

They asked who his relatives were.

He said it was inconvenient to disclose publicly.

This angered everyone, and they said he must be an enemy agent; otherwise, why couldn’t he talk, suggesting he was trying to pass information to accomplices. They helped the police escort him away.

That night, word got out that this Uncle Zhou did indeed know high officials, knowing even their names and how many people were in their households. He even mentioned having a brother who was also a high official."

At this point, Wan Dayong turned to the others and asked, "Do you think it’s someone from the Northeast, who’s also named Zhou? Could it be Uncle Zhou? Don’t jump to conclusions, hear me out; this isn’t the end of it yet."

Yi Jiefang gave him a kick. Stop dawdling, hurry up and tell us already, before something comes up and we don’t have time to finish listening.

Zhang Guoqing had already figured out it was related to the Lin Family and his own family. There was absolutely no mistake about it! Remembering how his father-in-law had told him to watch the fun, did that mean everything was under his control?

Was his mother-in-law really drugged? Were they originally planning to kill Zhou Jiao? Would that be why his father-in-law specifically had his wife moved away, to keep her out of it until things calmed down?

But what about his father-in-law? What if he takes revenge only to end up still feeling aggrieved? He’d married the enemy’s daughter and now had to see her daughter every day. Just thinking about it made him furious!

Even leaving now was impossible; with his mother-in-law drugged and clueless, could she handle such a big blow?

Gu Ruyi was truly vicious!

Even a tiger won’t eat its own cubs, yet she could do something so beastly.

"...Next, it seemed nobody came to claim the old man. The police started searching his belongings and found two letters in a hidden compartment of his luggage. One letter suggested leaving no loose ends, to root them out completely; the other was akin to a confession, though the precise contents varied across versions, they all involved sterilization drugs.

Then it was as I just mentioned. Once the police saw the commotion this caused, they immediately handed it over to the bureau. And that’s how the story spread..."

"We figured it definitely involved your family; Dasheng has already taken leave to go back and ask his uncle. I came over to inform you first. The earliest we might get accurate news is when he comes back tonight. What do you plan to do now? Should you head back immediately?"

Yi Jiefang clicked his tongue, "If this is true. What will Xiao Wu say when he gets back? Do we need to help him get justice with the Lin Family? But who would we even beat up? One’s had a stroke, the other’s gravely ill."

Wan Dayong nudged him, signaling him to stop stirring things up. Whoever encountered this was out of luck; no one would be in a good mood. Especially with that letter about rooting them out completely, whoever it was probably felt like killing someone by now.

Zhang Guoqing shook his head at them, "I’m fine."

Compared to them, Zhang Guoqing was thinking much further ahead. There were numerous issues in the rumors that hadn’t surfaced yet, and he had a hunch that these were merely the warm-up, the main event was yet to come.

Given his father-in-law’s disposition, he even sent his precious daughter away to keep her safe, which showed how serious this was and that he wouldn’t take it lying down.

The Lin Family was really finished this time!

After a moment of silence, Zhang Guoqing clapped his hands and said, "Let’s wait for Dasheng to come back before doing anything. I’ll straighten out today’s affairs first and decide in the evening."

Wan Dayong nodded, "Then I’ll head back first. We’ll talk over dinner, and if you need anything from us brothers, just let us know."

Yi Jiefang held Wan Dayong back as he was about to leave, "Did you tell Dasheng to stop by the Big Courtyard?"

"He will definitely go back. Let’s wait for him to confirm the news."

Yi Jiefang watched him leave, then sidled up to Zhang Guoqing, whispering, "If this is true. Remember to bring the kids back tonight to avoid any clashes harming the children."

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile.

He accepted the intentions of these brothers. Although they usually joked around, at crucial moments they could be reliable.

However, if he was right, his father-in-law would absolutely make a scene to send the kids to school. Otherwise, how could he show that he was worried the family’s children would be in danger again?

The only one he worried about was his mother-in-law!

That lady who always laughed happily when she saw him, treating him like her own son. Would she be able to withstand this?

Zhang Guoqing washed up absent-mindedly, occasionally glancing at the sky, secretly deciding to run back to check on the family when night fell.

... Now, upon returning, those who need to work were working, those who need to study were studying as usual.

As the sun slowly set, leaving a streak of red evening glow on the horizon, the day gradually darkened, relieving the sweltering midday heat, with a cool breeze bringing a touch of freshness.

As time passed and the sky grew dark, at the dorm entrance, the person Yi Jiefang was eagerly awaiting, Geng Dasheng, had yet to arrive, yet a military vehicle appeared instead.

He was about to alert Zhang Guoqing when he saw him running towards it.

The vehicle door opened, and Xiao Wang’s familiar face appeared before Zhang Guoqing. He pulled Zhang Guoqing aside and briefly explained the situation.

Zhang Guoqing nodded as he gestured to Ping’an not to get off the car yet.

After finishing, Xiao Wang pointed to the car to indicate Little Ping’an, who was sitting there grinning.

"The chief said for you to take care of the child for a couple of days, he’ll handle everything at home. There’s a lot of talk in the Big Courtyard, and he’s worried about the child overhearing things."

"Okay, remind my dad to be careful."

"Alright, I’ll pass on your message. As for you, I’ll go inform the school for you."

Zhang Guoqing shook his head, "No need, it’s not harvest time anymore. I’ll take him to class during the day and bring him home at night. Is my mom still going to work?"

Xiao Wang chuckled, "The chief also said you wouldn’t want to take leave. Okay, we’ll do it your way. Should you find yourself unable to manage, just inform the school, I’ve already given them a heads up. As for your mother-in-law, she’s just been sent to the grassroots, but she’ll probably hear news soon."

Zhang Guoqing nodded when he heard this, opening the car door to carry out the child. "It’s getting late, you should head back first. If anything else comes up, please keep me informed."

"Okay. You be careful."

After unloading the luggage and watching the car leave, Ping’an immediately asked, before Zhang Guoqing could speak, "Dad, did something happen at home?"

Zhang Guoqing patted his head, "There’s a lot of people here, let’s talk after we eat."

"Grandma Chen brought your meal. Let’s eat at home."

Yi Jiefang came over just in time to hear this, joking, "Is there a portion for uncle?"

"There is. Grandma Chen thought you all must be starving, so she steamed a lot of mantou. She said it’d spoil if not eaten, so you could have some for a midnight snack. I also asked her to bring some meat for me."

Yi Jiefang thanked him cheerfully, winking at Zhang Guoqing.

Zhang Guoqing nodded.

The two communicated silently, confirming the rumors to be true.

"Leave the class affairs to me, you go upstairs with the child first."

After sending the father and son off, Yi Jiefang sighed inwardly. This matter must be severe; otherwise, how could Mr. Zhou bring himself to send the child away to face mosquitoes?