Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 673 - 547: A Swift Return

Walking down the road, Zhang Guoqing carried the luggage with one hand and held the child. Seeing him rubbing against himself, he hurriedly said, "Son, Dad just broke a sweat, I’m really dirty."

"Hmm, very stinky!" Ping’an deliberately sniffed and smiled, "But I like it."

"My son is really good with words. What did your grandpa say to you when you came over?"

Ping’an frowned, looked around, and seeing no one, said, "Brother Yu secretly told me the Lin Family wants to harm my mom, I’m in danger now, and told me to go with him.

Great-grandma also came and said grandma isn’t home, and asked me to sleep with her. Today my grandpa asked if I miss Dad, said he’d bring me over to play for two days, is that okay? I agreed. Where on earth is my mom?"

Zhang Guoqing was momentarily speechless. His father-in-law still wants to hide things from the kid. Look, this little smart guy knows it all, hiding is pointless!

"Dad will tell you a secret. Your mom is very safe, the Lin Family definitely can’t find her. She’s off doing something important and will be back soon. If others ask, just say you don’t know."

Hearing this, Ping’an relaxed his frown, "As long as my mom is safe. Dad, I want to go home to accompany my grandpa, and I also want to see the Lin Family. Why do they want to harm my mom? I can beat the bad guys now, no one can bully me."

Zhang Guoqing was silent for a moment, then asked, "Do you know why your grandpa wants to send you over?"

"I know, my grandpa wants to protect me, but I also want to protect my grandpa. Mom’s not home, you’re not home, I’m not home, there’s only grandpa left at home."

These simple and straightforward words by Ping’an deeply moved Zhang Guoqing’s heart.

Yes, what is family?

Family should comfort and rely on each other. Tired or not, silently accompanying. I can’t just assume my father-in-law is capable and burden him with everything.

Zhang Guoqing kissed him hard, "Alright, we’ll go home tonight. Let’s go upstairs first, I’ll take leave, then we’ll leave at night."

Once the decision was made, things moved quickly.

Zhang Guoqing took out hot food from the bag, letting Ping’an eat inside, while he quickly ran downstairs to Counselor Wu’s.

The more serious he could make it sound, the better. Anyway, Zhang Guoqing, who always performed well, gained the counselor’s trust, and without a word, granted him leave.

Of course, there were many factors involved, but Zhang Guoqing had no time to consider these for now, he was anxious to return. He walked briskly to the classroom, gesturing for Yi Jiefang to come back.

The two walked one after the other to a distance, Zhang Guoqing immediately said, "I’ve already taken leave, any activities these days, please help out a bit."

"We’re buddies, no need to be so formal. You go back at ease, if anything happens I’ll call your home. Once you get back, give us a shout if something comes up."

Zhang Guoqing smiled and patted him, "I won’t be polite with you. I don’t even know where Da Yong’s running off to, so I won’t say goodbye. You remember to tell him and the others."

"No problem. It’s not too late now, quickly take the child back home. We’ll stay in touch anytime!"

Zhang Guoqing nodded, speaking as he walked, "Then I’ll go first. The key is in the usual place, things are inside, you get it yourself. Remember, don’t mess up the room."

Yi Jiefang waved happily at him to hurry up, shouting, "Got it, don’t be so fussy!"

Don’t mess up the room?

Yeah, right!

Everyone’s been busy with farm work for a while, finally, there’s a place to celebrate.

However, this must not be let known to this guy, or else he’d claim everyone is not fair. The reasons would be endless, like he’s suffering and others are having too much fun, might even get extorted for going back!

Zhang Guoqing returned to the dorm, rummaging through in a chaotic manner, found the stuff, dressed Ping’an in long sleeves and pants, and handed him a flashlight to hold.

Ping’an blinked his eyes, "Dad, are we taking the train or biking?"

Zhang Guoqing replied without turning around, "The train. Is it hot? It’ll be cooler once we get out. Remember to wear the sachet, lots of mosquitoes at night."

Ping’an rolled his eyes and started rummaging through the boxes and cabinets along with him. The fewer things inside, the more satisfied he felt, his mom really loved him best.

The room was turned upside down by the father and son, luckily there weren’t many cabinets, otherwise, they’d have to tidy up again.

After a round of bustling, Zhang Guoqing looked at the two pieces of luggage on the floor, slung one over his shoulder, carried the child, and picked the other. Closing the door and stepping out, both father and son breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hold on tight to Dad’s neck, we’re leaving now."

"Okay, I’ll hold the flashlight."

The father and son coordinated perfectly, smoothly exiting the school gate.

The stars twinkled in the night sky of the suburbs, gusts of cool wind drove away the remaining heat of the day, apart from sporadic frog croaks, the land was silent.

Ping’an looked at the black shadows of the distant trees, clinging closely to his dad with his left hand around his neck, discreetly moving his right hand holding the flashlight forward.

Zhang Guoqing, sensing this, hung the bag in his hand on his side, holding him with both hands, gently patting him, "We’ll be there after the turn, don’t be afraid, Dad’s here."

"I’m not scared, not scared at all."

"Right, our baby is the bravest good child. Come, sing a song with Dad."

The father’s and son’s singing was unusually loud in the night, occasionally mixed with the child’s laughter.

Zhang Guoqing held his son in his arms, looking at the distance, missing his wife immensely at this moment. Where was she now? What’s the time difference? Was she also thinking of the father and son at night?

The taste of this separation is something he’d never want to try again. Having someone dear, in a place where he couldn’t see or hear from, completely out of touch.

Waiting, is the most tormenting.

And the reason behind his wife’s departure was the Lin Family.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guoqing seethed with anger at himself. Last time seeing Zhou Xiaocun, he should have cut through the mess and talked about life at the burial mound.

Now, his father-in-law came up with a plan, suddenly intervened, hiding his wife where he couldn’t find her. Ultimately, it was himself being too naïve.

Oh, what was he thinking back then? Right, got fooled by his wife, who said her dad was busy, to handle things himself first. Handle, handle, and the wife ended up who knows where.

His father-in-law’s mind is as sharp as a shuttle, how could a straightforward and simple person like himself compete? All of this, from his wife’s business trip, mother-in-law’s grassroots work, to his farm work just ending, the timeline was seamless, clearly planned long ago.

If Zhou Xiaocun came out of the Northeast, and his father-in-law didn’t know, Zhang Guoqing would dare cut off his head to be used as a ball.

Him, stupidly assigning people to follow, was all in his eyes. Having such a father-in-law is truly painful, making him love and hate him.

"Son, you must learn well from your grandpa. One day, when you’ve got the skills, help Dad get back at him!"

Ping’an widened his eyes, "Dad, you’re already so amazing, you still need my help?"

Zhang Guoqing wordlessly patted him. How hard it was to tell his child that your father can’t compete with his father-in-law? He was counting on his son to win a round for him.

"Dad, you tell me, I’ll let grandpa help you. He’s the best, he can surely do it!"

Zhang Guoqing smiled bitterly and patted his son. You’re something! Another stab to your dad’s heart.

"Forget it, let’s wait till you grow up to help me get back at him. No more talk about it. When we get home, if your grandpa asks why we’re back, what will you say?"

Ping’an tilted his head, "How about saying I missed my grandpa and couldn’t sleep?"

"Alright, you two can face off then, I’m bowing out."