Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space-Chapter 666 - 541: Plan Deployment

The sky gradually revealed the fish-belly white rays of dawn. The light blue sky was dotted with floating white clouds, and a gentle breeze swayed the leaves by the roadside. There were many bird calls, accompanied by the melodious sound of pigeon whistles, lively and touching.

A small figure moved from a crouching position, twisted his body, and walked out from under a big tree. His bright, mischievous eyes glanced around, as he quietly threw a small stone not far away. With a thud, a pigeon fell.

Ping’an immediately grabbed a handful of fallen leaves from under the tree, bundled the pigeon into a ball, mumbling, "Can’t let you die with regrets, it’s your fate."

Hugging a pile of "fallen leaves," Ping’an quickly darted from the roadside into the house, running towards the kitchen.

Aunt Chen heard the thudding footsteps and cheerfully looked towards the door. Seeing him holding a bunch of leaves, she exclaimed, "My little troublemaker, did you get scratched? We don’t need you to collect firewood at home."

Ping’an shook his head with a grin. This Grandma Chen was good in every way, just too fussy.

He proudly said, "Little master had good luck today, found an injured pigeon first thing in the morning. Grandma Chen, stew it for my grandpa to nourish him. Add some gastrodia, okay? I saw my mom add some last time."

"I remember what to add. In the future, don’t bring pigeons back. People might wrongly think you shot them down. It’s troublesome if you’re falsely accused. If anyone asks, say I bought it, got it?"

Ping’an nodded obediently.

"Go wash up and have breakfast." Aunt Chen watched him with satisfaction, smiling as she watched him hop away. Such an interesting child, knowing to bring things home at such a young age.

When Ping’an came out of the kitchen, he patted the dust off his body, restrained his smile while standing in the yard. In stark contrast to the playful smile earlier, his little face now turned serious as he practiced his punches.

Zhou Xiaozheng came in from outside the yard, standing beside Ping’an, waiting for him to finish his practice. He looked at the child with soft eyes, the corners of his lips turned up, radiating his good mood.

After Ping’an finished, Zhou Xiaozheng applauded, "Very good."

"An excellent student comes from an excellent teacher."

Zhou Xiaozheng chuckled silently to himself. Even when this child compliments others, he includes himself.

"Alright, let’s go take a shower." Zhou Xiaozheng said while holding his hand and leading him inside, "I can’t take you to school today. I’ll get off work early to pick you up tonight."

"It’s alright if you don’t pick me up. I’m a big kid now."

"Yes, a five-year-old big kid."

"Haha..."

Lin Lishan lay in bed, listening to the conversation outside between grandfather and grandson, laughing heartily. Thinking of the happy life now, it’s really great! Every morning she wakes up with a smile; she has forgotten how she got through the past days.

Hearing his wife’s laughter, Zhou Xiaozheng’s eyes were filled with pity. He secretly planned to find a time to talk to his wife. She should know about some things now.

After having breakfast, Zhou Xiaozheng walked not far from home when a soldier approached him. The two met, walking one behind the other to the side away from pedestrians.

"Brother Zheng, the woman has backed out. Her man took a week’s leave early in the morning and took her back to their hometown. Should we start using the second plan next?"

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, "The man is smart, that’s good. Are everything prepared?"

"Everything is ready, all within the plan, just waiting for your order. Brother Zheng, that old guy has already contacted those people, seems like we need to speed it up."

Zhou Xiaozheng sneered, "Even after backing out, they still stir things up. We’re not in a rush, let him finish his business first. Tell the brothers to stay alert and not expose our own people."

The other man grinned, "No worries. By the way, Xiao Wu recently switched to another kid guarding the guesthouse, should I remind him not to get involved?"

"No need. Let him gain some experience too. How’s the investigation of your sister-in-law’s matter going?"

"Too much time has passed, most of the people involved back then are dead. We don’t dare to inquire openly, but we’ve confirmed that what Aunt He said is true."

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded knowingly, "Leave her matter for now. Proceed here according to plan."

"Okay, I’m going now. Best to give your sister-in-law a hint, she’s also a pitiable person."

Zhou Xiaozheng watched him leave, shaking his head secretly. Giving his wife a hint? Easier said than done, with her nature, something would definitely go wrong. Still need to take it step by step.

Soon, very soon, the truth will come out.

However, if these things really get exposed, it’s likely that Jiao Jiao at home will be worried again. Especially since many people would look at our family with sympathetic eyes, maybe even a few people would come by to console us.

Secretary Chen knocked on the office door and hearing Zhou Xiaozheng’s response, opened the door to remind, "Chief, it’s almost meeting time."

Zhou Xiaozheng put down his pen, glanced at the time, and stood up reluctantly. Endless meetings of all sizes, it’s really puzzling how there are so many meetings every day.

Sitting in the car, looking out of the window, feeling the stifling heat in the air, Zhou Xiaozheng thought of what the old chief said to him a few days ago. It seems that his Jiao Jiao’s talent can’t be hidden anymore.

If that’s the case, it might be better to let the child go out with them for a while, to see the scenery outside. Just in time to avoid the double harvest double rush activities of midsummer, and also avoid this wave of gossip.

After the morning meeting ended, there was a lunch break.

In the room, Zhou Xiaozheng intentionally sat with a lunchbox next to Shi Dashen. To achieve the goal, one must give others the opportunity to speak up, right?

Sure enough, he guessed right.

Shi Dashen, this guy, apart from the old chief, his life focus has always been official business, and finally, it’s still business. A good man who cares about the country, sacrifices the small family for the greater good.

Indeed, as soon as Shi Dashen saw Zhou Xiaozheng sit down, without waiting for a few pleasantries, he immediately got to the point.

"Revisiting old matters. Just borrowing for two or three months, will definitely return without a hair less."

Zhou Xiaozheng listened to his ambiguous words, swallowed a mouthful of food, and ambiguously replied, "You’re my boss, what else can I do? Follow orders, right? Don’t discuss this with me, it depends on whether the child agrees or not."

Shi Dashen secretly laughed to himself, finally accomplished. But still kept a straight face, muttering, "Don’t make it sound like it’s all my business, it’s a matter of our department."

"I’m just a titular head."

"Don’t talk nonsense. Which thing didn’t I come to you to decide on?"

Zhou Xiaozheng gave him a sidelong glance, "It’s consultation."

"Consultation is decision-making! Forget it, I won’t argue semantics with you. It’s settled, don’t think about tipping off the kid, I need to make arrangements."

Zhou Xiaozheng gave him a glance, shaking his head secretly. With his daughter’s intelligence, does she need him to tip her off? Probably, the moment she hears about a departmental meeting, she’ll already have a strategy in mind.

Sigh... Unfortunately, the child will have to leave again for two or three months, and his late-night snacks will be missed again. However, thinking of having another trump card in her hand later, there’s some comfort in his heart.

After discussing this matter, the two old foxes started talking about work in hand. Until the afternoon meeting time arrived, they both went to the meeting room one after the other.