The mother of the era is reborn to support her cannon fodder children!

Chapter 105 "Is it possible?"

"Why?" Lin Zhao mimicked her son, tilting her head slightly, her eyes filled with a deep smile, as if she truly didn't know the reason.

The second child realized his mother was teasing him, so he tapped his right toe on the ground and quietly drew circles, saying awkwardly, "Mother~~!" in a drawn-out tone.

The child's voice was soft, sweet, and gentle.

The clever child didn't stop thinking and quickly figured out why Grandma Wang wasn't arguing with them: "Grandma Wang wanted the flawed item that Mom brought back, so she didn't hold it against me and my brother. I know that."

He looked at Lin Zhao and asked, "But why? The supply and marketing cooperative also has these things. I saw them, right, brother?"

The eldest son nodded.

He boldly speculated, "Could it be because defective products are cheaper?"

Lin Zhao shook his head. "It's not just cheap, the key is that it doesn't require a ticket."

"No tickets needed!" The twins' eyes lit up.

Don't underestimate these two little brothers; they know that you need tickets to buy anything.

Even buying a bicycle requires a ticket.

“Defective products are also valuable resources. Besides, the fight between Erzai and Wang Yaozu was just a minor squabble and didn’t cause any serious consequences, so his grandma chose not to make a fuss.” Lin Zhao looked at the two boys with a smile, her voice softening. “You two don’t need to hide anymore. How are you feeling?”

Erzai's eyes darted around, and he pretended to think for a moment before saying, "It feels like a sigh of relief."

"Do you still need to think about that?" Lin Zhao tapped his nose.

Erzai touched his nose and smiled brightly, "This makes me look serious."

"Where's the eldest son?" Lin Zhao didn't forget her eldest son. "Was he frightened?"

The eldest son was also smiling. With the same two faces, one could easily distinguish him from the second son just by their smiles.

My brother's laughter was unrestrained and dazzling, like the sun hanging in the sky at noon, radiant and full of life.

The older brother's smile lingered in his eyes, lips, and teeth, subtle yet pure; in his young heart lay a world of innocence and vastness.

"No, I wasn't scared because I knew Mom and Dad would protect us." The eldest son always put his mother before everyone else when he spoke.

Lin Zhao rubbed her eldest son's cheeks. "Yes, we will all protect you."

The four cubs gave their older brother a bear hug and said in their childish voices, "Baofu... Big Brother."

"Little sister, it's not 'guarantee,' it's 'protect.'" Erzai, with his obsessive-compulsive tendencies, couldn't help but correct him.

"Pay...!" Si Zai obediently imitated, his tone high-pitched and his pronunciation forceful, but he still got it wrong.

The second child, mimicking the adults, wearily rubbed his forehead.

Even Cat Egg couldn't help but laugh.

He thought the Gu family was wonderful, and then he started to imagine that if his father hadn't sacrificed himself, his family would be just like that too.

As the child pondered this, a small smile appeared on his lips.

Lin Zhao beckoned to Maodan'er and said in a gentle voice, "Maodan'er, come and pick something out too. If there's anything your family needs, take it home and I'll give it to you."

Cat Egg paused for a moment, then quickly said, "No, my grandma said we shouldn't accept things from strangers. Thank you, Auntie." He didn't forget to thank her politely.

Lin Zhao's heart softened; sensible children always evoke pity.

She said, "It's okay, the rest of these things aren't worth much."

The Ning family was a source of pride in the village. The brigade leader had repeatedly appealed to the villagers to take care of them. Some listened attentively, some didn't care, some forgot about it, and some even felt that they couldn't even feed themselves, let alone care about others...

Gu's mother had a son who was in the army, so her awareness was self-evident, and she helped the Ning family as much as she could.

They also know a lot about the situation of Cat Egg's family.

"Third son's wife, before it gets cold, try to get a thermos for us. The Ning family is short of hot water; even your Aunt Ning has trouble getting a sip of hot water in the dead of winter," said Gu's mother.

Lin Zhao received three thermos flasks this time. She didn't take out the other two, which were reserved for her own family. Hearing her mother-in-law's words, she said, "There's an extra one in the house. Give it to the Ning family first. If Mother and my sisters-in-law want it, I'll bring it back later if there are any more."

The reason she was able to bring back three thermos flasks was because Li Fen and Wang Ju gave her their share to save face for her.

Upon hearing this, the two kids exchanged a glance and quietly slipped back into the house.

He slipped out again, the older one carrying a tin thermos.

“Alright, give it to the Ning family first. I don’t need it. The thermos that the third son bought is still very good at keeping things warm.” Gu’s mother said with a smile, and then said to Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang, “You two don’t have to rush. Anyway, the sales clerk is from our family. You can buy it whenever you want.”

Lin Zhao nodded, "That's right, that's right."

Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang smiled and agreed.

It's hot, but you can get through it without a thermos.

After they finished speaking, the eldest son carefully put down the thermos and smiled at his mother, "Mom, is this it?"

"Yes, thank you, Da Zai." Lin Zhao praised, then said, "When you take Mao Dan'er back later, take Da Huang with you."

To prevent the cat from being bullied by the village's naughty kids.

Mother Gu agreed, then looked at Maodan'er and said, "Maodan'er, the thermos is for your milk. It's a defective product and not worth much. Don't worry about it."

“Your Uncle Chenghuai is a soldier, just like your father. It’s only right that we take care of you.”

Cat Egg, a child not even ten years old, how could he possibly speak to an adult? Besides, the Gu family members were all kind and gentle, so the little boy murmured but couldn't bring himself to say no.

Only one flavor, thank you.

"Thank you, Auntie, thank you, Auntie..."

Lin Zhao grabbed his arm, "No need to be so polite."

The arm I held in my hand was as thin as a bamboo pole, with hardly any flesh on it.

She naturally withdrew her hand, and seeing that Maodan's hair was long enough to cover his eyes, she asked him in a tone that sought his opinion, "Your hair is covering your eyes, why don't you ask your uncle to cut it for you?"

“Yes, yes, yes, you need to get your hair cut. It’s hot, and long hair makes you even hotter. Cat Egg, if you don’t mind, let your uncle cut it for you.” Mother Gu also said, “Your uncle used to cut your aunt’s hair. He’s quite skilled at cutting hair, almost like a professional barber.”

Children from poor families mature early, and Cat Egg, having no parents, is most sensitive to other people's emotions.

Knowing that Aunt Gu and her mother-in-law were thinking of him, he nodded, "Okay, thank you."

"You're being too polite, kid. We're all from the same village, why are you being so formal?" Gu's mother said with a smile. Then she went to the kitchen. The twins had told her that their mother had made something delicious, so she went to see.

With his wife and mother speaking up, Gu Chenghuai had no objections and went back to the house to get scissors and oilcloth without saying a word.

Lin Zhao looked at Bangbang and ordered, "Bangbang, bring a low stool."

"Yes!" Bangbang responded and went to work.

Erzai clung to Lin Zhao's arm, his eyes full of curiosity, "Mom, can my dad cut hair too?"

The eldest son also looked suspicious.

"Yes!" said Zhao Liuniang.

As if remembering something, her expression became complicated. "Your dad can't do anything."

“Before you two were born, your father would always cut your mother’s hair whenever he came back. His skills were even better than those of a professional barber!”

Whatever the trend, the third brother cut his wife's hair like this; she had never seen a wife so spoiled in her life.

The eldest son listened quietly, his face full of agreement.

“The county is far from the brigade, and it takes my mother a long time to go there. My father can cut hair, so my mother doesn’t have to go that far.”

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Zhao Liuniang was surprised by her eldest son's reaction and almost cried.

This is how she raised her son; she wants to have one too!
The second son cupped his face and said with a smile, "Even before we were born, Dad helped Mom with chores. He deserves praise!"

Now, Zhao Liuniang's eyes were practically overflowing with envy.

"Third sister-in-law, how did you raise your child?" she asked.

Lin Zhao smiled at the twins and said, "Bangbang and Laimei are very good too." They were both raised by Gu's mother, so how could they be any different?

Zhao Liuniang also knew.

can.

People are most afraid of comparison.

Bangbang brought over a low stool.

"Third sister-in-law, why don't we let the third brother also repair Bangbang and Laimei?" Zhao Liuniang said.

Kids' hair grows fast; it was just cut last time, and it's already almost touching their eyes.

"Sure, fix any that you think are too long." Lin Zhao laughed, pressing Maodan'er down on the low stool, taking the oilcloth from Gu Chenghuai, and wrapping it around the child's neck.

"Your uncle's hands are very steady, don't be afraid. If you're really scared, just close your eyes."

Gu Chenghuai stared at his wife's face, his eyes revealing helplessness, yet also indulgence.

"Yes, I'm not afraid," Cat Egg's voice was clear and crisp.

He looked directly at Gu Chenghuai, his eyes, hidden by stray hairs, showing no sign of flinching.

—Uncle Gu and his father are both soldiers, so he's not afraid!
Gu Chenghuai's opinion of the child changed. This was the first little guy who could stare at him for a long time without trembling. He was truly a descendant of a hero.

He deftly twirled the scissors with his long, slender fingers, then withdrew his deep gaze and began his work as a barber.

Lin Zhao felt this scene was rare, so she went back inside to get her camera and found the right angle to take pictures.

Cat Egg heard the clicking sound, and although he wasn't curious, he managed to stay still.

When the older cat saw his toes twitch, he said in a very heartwarming way, "Cat Egg, don't be afraid, the clicking sound is my mom taking a picture."

"You know what photography is, right? It's when they print your image on a small piece of paper."

Cat Egg had heard about it; a few days ago, Aunt Lin took pictures of Yuanbao and the others, and he caught a glimpse of it from afar.

"Thank you, Auntie."

Lin Zhao paused slightly, then smiled, her dark eyes crinkling into a smile, and said in a light tone, "No need to thank me. I was filming your good brother's father, and I only managed to get a shot of your profile."

This is just an excuse to avoid putting pressure on the child; in fact, she did take a solo photo of Cat Egg.

The thin, small child sat on a low stool, his hair partially covering his eyes, revealing only his dark, bright eyes.

It doesn't appear gloomy.

He was bathed in sunlight.

Lin Zhao's words could fool Mao Dan'er, but not the astute Gu Chenghuai.

The man glanced at her and smiled faintly.

Cat Egg felt much more relaxed knowing that it was just a side trip.

A photo is too expensive; he doesn't have the money.

Gu Chenghuai worked very quickly, finishing the haircut on Maodan'er in less than five minutes.

It was cut very, very short.

Cat Egg touched its head, feeling refreshed, and a smile appeared on its lips.

He looked up at Gu Chenghuai and thanked him earnestly, "Thank you, Uncle."

When he met his eyes, Gu Chenghuai was slightly taken aback.

The child has almond-shaped eyes, small fan-shaped double eyelids, and slightly upturned corners, making them very bright and expressive.

Such stunning eyes are rare.

So once you see it, you'll never forget it.

Not to mention he had just seen it before.

The new commander of the military region also has eyes like those, almost exactly the same as Cat Egg's.

However, the former appears more majestic and imposing, while the latter is clearer.

"Uncle?" Cat Egg asked, puzzled.

Gu Chenghuai withdrew his gaze, suppressing his doubts, and said calmly, "It's nothing."

Then he waved to Bangbang and the others, "You guys, who wants to go first?"

Lai Mei stepped forward, "I'll go first."

He plopped down on the low stool, not daring to make any demands, and did whatever his third uncle wanted him to do.

What more could you ask for if it's free?

Both the eldest and second sons are energetic little kids, and the two brothers speak sweetly, praising the cat Egg after its haircut.

"Cat Egg, you look so refreshed after your haircut, like a completely different person." Erzai's eyes were clear and bright, and his expression was sincere.

"Yes, yes, it's just that it's not very meaty." The big kid looked at Cat Egg's face and shook his head like a little adult.

"Cat Egg, my grandma says that babies are cuter when they're chubby. Do you run out of food? Are you starving?"

Cat Egg hurriedly said, "There is grain. The brigade distributes grain to my family every year."

The Ning family was a family of honor. With only an old man and a young child left, the brigade would certainly not abandon them. They would distribute grain and meat as they were entitled to. No one should be wronged, especially not the family of a hero.

Moreover, the grandfather and grandson also received a pension from the commune, which, though not much, was enough.

"Then eat more." Hammer chuckled, his eyes full of innocent naiveté, just like a child should be.

He covered his mouth and laughed, "After my third aunt moved back with her four kids, I ate a lot of meat. I think I've gained weight. Look at me, don't I look good?"

Cat Egg was very accommodating, replying with "Mmm."

"So you should eat more too," Iron Hammer advised.

"I ate properly!" Cat Egg said earnestly.

He was the only son left in the Ning family. Old Mrs. Ning gave him everything good, but she... was in poor health and couldn't do heavy work.

As for cooking, it's a disaster. Breaking bowls and exploding pots are minor issues; the kitchen can easily catch fire if you're not careful.

From the moment he became aware of things, in order to live a better life, Cat Egg took over the cooking responsibilities. Since there was no one in the family who knew how to cook, he could only figure it out on his own. As long as he could get the hang of it, that was fine; as for the taste, forget about it.

The food he ate was barely normal; he would barely eat until he was full, which is why he grew so thin and frail.

"Then why are you still so thin? You're thinner than I used to be. You have no flesh on your face, and your eyes are so big..." Erzai gestured with his hands.

Afraid of discouraging his good friend, he comforted him, saying, "Your eyes are quite beautiful, unlike Yuanbao's and the others."

Children also have an aesthetic sense and can distinguish between beauty and ugliness.

Cat Egg was very happy to be praised. "My grandma said that I have phoenix eyes. I take after my dad, and my dad takes after my grandpa. All the men in my family have eyes like this."

"Wow!" exclaimed Erzai, "Amazing!"

The eldest child also said, "Your house is amazing. If someone gets lost, you can recognize them just by looking at their eyes."

“My grandma said the same thing,” Cat Egg replied.

After listening to this conversation, Gu Chenghuai lowered his eyes slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

He vaguely heard Sun Yeli say that the newly arrived army commander's experience was legendary. He had come out of the "bandit's den" all by himself, yet still managed to make great contributions and was deeply trusted by the organization. Most dramatically, the hero had lost his memory of the first thirty years of his life...

What a coincidence, is it possible...?
Kitchen.

When Gu's mother saw the huge bowl of vegetable pancakes, glistening with oil and golden yellow, her eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

She instinctively covered her chest.

Wow, that takes so much oil!
(End of this chapter)