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

Chapter 110 "A Perfect Match"

Lin Zhao liked her for being a fun-loving person, so he pulled her into the house.

Yuan Xiang didn't look around; he had the words "honest and dutiful" etched on his forehead.

With a "click!" sound.

Lin Zhao opened the wardrobe and took out a set of clothes.

She said warmly, "I've estimated your size and altered these two pieces. Sister Xiangxiang, try them on, and wear them if they fit. They've both been washed."

After saying that, he walked to the door and turned his back.

Yuan Xiang hesitated for a moment, pursed her lips, and changed her clothes.

When I put them on, I found that the size was just right, and the top and pants had no patches, so they looked brand new.

Her heart warmed.

"Zhaozhao, it's done," Yuan Xiang whispered.

Lin Zhao snapped out of her daze, noticed her cousin's bright red ear tips, and smiled.

He then looked her over.

"It looks good, it suits you very well." Lin Zhao praised, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

Sister Xiangxiang works in the fields every day, so her skin isn't very fair, but she has delicate features and naturally thick, black hair. Wearing a light gray new dress, she can be described as pretty and charming.

Her beauty is the kind of beauty that comes from being virtuous and capable; she seems to know how to manage a household well.

Yuan Xiang blushed from the compliments, her eyes darting around, and said shyly yet firmly, "Nothing looks good in front of you."

Who doesn't love to hear nice things?
Lin Zhao's red lips curled up, her eyes full of smiles, "Each one is beautiful in its own way."

Then, he found a cloth bag, put Yuanxiang's old clothes in it, and pulled her out of the house.

"Sister Xiangxiang, did you eat the vegetable pancakes from yesterday?"

Yuan Xiang nodded, "Mmm, it tastes really good."

"I'm generous with the oil; it'll taste good no matter how I cook it," Lin Zhao smiled. "What do my parents think? Do they like it?"

“I like them all!” Yuan Xiang said. “My uncle said your cooking skills are getting better and better, my aunt also said it’s delicious, and Da Dan and the others are happy too.”

Lin Zhao slightly raised her chin. Yes, she was just that amazing!

She remembered the green root she had sent back and looked at Yuan Xiang with a serious expression. "By the way, will my father need the things I asked my older brothers to take back?"

Yuan Xiang wasn't so sure, so she shook her head and said, "I don't know. But when we left, my uncle hadn't gotten up yet. My aunt said it was rare for him to get a good night's sleep, so she told him to sleep a little longer."

Lin Zhao's eyes lit up.

She knew her father had a severe sleep disorder, so if he could sleep well, it meant he was working.

The two children, Da Zai and Er Zai, came over, each carrying a pancake and a bowl of malted milk powder.

They put their things down.

"Mom, here's your breakfast. Dad went to the new house and told us to make sure you eat everything. You have to finish it all! The pancakes Dad made are so crispy and crumbly, and they're really delicious." Erzai's little mouth chattered away.

Lin Zhao leaned forward, took a sniff, and smiled, "It smells delicious. Have you eaten?"

"Eat up." Today was the first time the eldest son had watched his father cook, and he had even secretly learned how. Once he mastered it, he would cook for his mother.

The child's eyes darted around, revealing a sly glint.

Lin Zhao sensed something was amiss and looked at the two boys with a probing gaze. "Why didn't you two go back to sleep? Is there something planned?"

The two brothers smiled mysteriously and didn't say a word, keeping the secret extremely well.

Lin Zhao didn't press the child for answers, but simply said, "It's okay to play, but you must be careful. You must never go to dangerous places like riverbanks or mountains without an adult."

“We’re not little kids anymore,” the older child said seriously.

Erzai also felt that his mother was looking down on them, and gave Lin Zhao a disapproving look. "Brother is right, we know where we can go and where we can't go. Mother, don't always treat us like children!"

Lin Zhao: “?”

She couldn't stop laughing to herself. "Alright, alright, from now on I won't treat you like little kids. Big Brother and Second Brother are big friends now, they know what's good for them."

The two young comrades were overjoyed.

"Mom, you eat, let's go find Cat Egg to play." The eldest son remembered what Cat Egg had said yesterday and took them to find bird eggs.

"Are there any more pancakes? Give one to Cat Egg if he hasn't eaten any," Lin Zhao said.

The two brothers were overjoyed, their voices light and cheerful, "Yes!"

He went back to the kitchen, grabbed a pancake, stuffed a few pieces of candy into his pocket, and skipped away.

"Second son, stop jumping, or the candy will fall!" the older son reminded his younger brother.

Erzai didn't even turn his head. "No way, my pockets are really deep. I had Mom sew them extra deep."

The voices faded into the distance.

"Sister Xiangxiang, please sit down first. I'll go wash up." While brushing her teeth and washing her face, Lin Zhao also made a bowl of malted milk powder for Yuan Xiang.

"Sister Xiangxiang, you're drinking malted milk powder. Have you eaten yet? If not, have a pancake with me."

Yuan Xiang hurriedly waved her hand, "I ate it..."

"Then drink the malted milk powder. By the time you finish, I should be done eating, and then we can set off." Lin Zhao slowly munched on his biscuit.

It was the first time Yuan Xiang had ever drunk malted milk powder, and she thought it was really sweet.

After finishing breakfast, Lin Zhao put on her hat, slung her bag over her shoulder, and pushed her bicycle out the door.

They took Yuan Xiang to the county.

This was Yuan Xiang's first formal blind date after being jilted. She was a little nervous, gripping the back seat of the bicycle tightly with both hands, her lips pursed until they turned white.

"Sister Xiangxiang, are you nervous?"

Yuan Xiang nodded, then, remembering that Zhao Zhao was blind, said, "A little."

"Zhaozhao, she's from the city. What if she doesn't like me?"

She knew that city people were arrogant and had a great sense of superiority. She was from a rural area, had no job, and no education, so no city person would want to date her.

Lin Zhao paused for a moment while pedaling, and the bicycle continued to glide forward due to inertia.

She is a very confident person and cannot understand her cousin's thoughts.

"If he doesn't like you, he doesn't like you. There are plenty of good men out there." Lin Zhao laughed, a helpless laugh. "It's not like you'll never get married just because he doesn't like you!"

"Don't think like that. The key to blind dates is the word 'blind date.' It's about both parties looking at each other, not the man picking and choosing the girl. When he's choosing you, you're choosing him too. If he doesn't like you, that's fine. We won't force it. We can just find someone else. What's the big deal? Like my mother said, not getting married won't kill you. I think it's better to get married later than to marry just anyone."

Yuan Xiang listened, completely stunned.

After a long pause, she asked, "Zhaozhao, your aunt isn't pressuring you, so why are you in such a hurry to get married?"

“I don’t really want to get married, but I have no choice.” Yuan Xiang smiled bitterly. “My reputation is ruined. The whole village is laughing at me and my family. If I don’t get married, my family will be ashamed. My grandparents will not agree to it.”

Lin Zhao understands.

The girls in the village face the same problem: if they are over eighteen and still not engaged, the gossip can be devastating.

"Why am I in such a hurry to get married?" She smiled and said slowly, "At first, I had the idea of ​​getting married... because I wanted to save food for my family. Not long after that, I met... the right person, and then we got married smoothly."

Yuan Xiang looked up at the deep blue sky, her eyes somewhat dazed.

"That's great, you've had a smooth journey."

Not surprising.

Zhao Zhao's aunt's family doted on her, and Zhao Zhao herself was also very hardworking, so naturally she lived a good life.

"Stay away from that scumbag, and everything will go smoothly for you in the future." Lin Zhao's tone was light and cheerful. "Your blind date today will definitely go very well. Once you marry into the city, the Li family will definitely help you find a job. At that time, that scumbag's whole family will regret it to the core. When that time comes, tell me, won't you be happy?"

Scenes flashed through Yuan Xiang's mind, making her feel truly relaxed.

"That feels great!" she said.

"Zhaozhao, I appreciate your kind words."

Lin Zhao: "You're welcome."

Time flies.

The bicycle arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative on time.

Li Fen was so worried about her younger brother's blind date last night that she couldn't eat or sleep. She finally fell asleep in the early hours of the morning. When she woke up groggily, she ate a few bites and arrived half an hour early. Hearing the sound at the door, she subconsciously straightened her clothes and walked out, pretending to be calm.

Upon seeing Lin Zhao, Li Fen greeted her with a smile, "Zhao Zhao is here."

While speaking, he glanced at another girl.

She had two thick black braids, wheat-colored skin, delicate eyebrows and eyes, and a clear, unpretentious look that exuded a sense of security.

"Sister Fen," Lin Zhao replied with a smile, noticing her gaze, and introduced, "This is my sister, Yuan Xiang."

"This name sounds nice, which Xiang province is it?" Li Fen's eyes and brows were full of satisfaction.

Lin Zhao locked the bicycle, dusted off his hands, and explained, "Xiang, as in Xiangjiang River."

Li Fen understood, looked at Yuan Xiang, and smiled broadly, "I've confirmed with Xiao Song that he'll be at the supply and marketing cooperative at nine o'clock. He'll show you around so you can get to know each other."

"I almost forgot to mention, my brother's name is Li Song, the Song from Mount Song."

She had a good first impression of Yuan Xiang and hoped that the two young people would hit it off.

"Mm," Yuan Xiang replied. It was their first meeting, and they weren't familiar with each other, so she didn't know what to say and could only remain silent.

Lin Zhao pulled Yuan Xiang into the supply and marketing cooperative, saying, "Sister Xiangxiang, why don't you sit inside and wait?"

"Won't it be inconvenient?" Yuan Xiang was worried that it would affect her cousin's work.

"It's alright!" Li Fen returned to her counter.

She waved her hand, "It won't affect anything. Just be careful not to let customers who come in step on your feet."

Yuan Xiang smiled.

Sit in the corner.

After the supply and marketing cooperative officially opened, customers flocked in, and the quiet counter was immediately filled with people.

So many people.

Yuan Xiang was dumbfounded.

She had never seen a newly opened supply and marketing cooperative before, and she was surprised to see so many people.

Li Fen glanced into the corner and saw the girl sitting quietly and patiently, which made her like and feel even more satisfied with her.

Xiao Song works for the transportation team and is often away from home, so he wants a wife with a calm and steady personality.

She silently hoped that her younger brother would behave better and not drive the girl away again.

Time slipped away little by little amidst Li Fen's anxieties and unease.

Most of the customers at the supply and marketing cooperative had left, and it was finally nine o'clock.

Lin Zhao and the others had just stopped to rest and were still catching their breath when a young man entered.

He had a straight posture, walked as if measured with a ruler, and still retained the habits he had when he was in the army.

He took a few steps forward, not very fast, but the inconvenience in his left leg was still evident.

The young man stopped in front of the counter where Li Fen was and called out loudly, "Sister."

Li Fen covered her face and said, "Keep your voice down. We're not in the military, so you don't need to shout."

Then, he gave Lin Zhao and the others an awkward smile.

Li Song smiled, and the sternness unique to soldiers vanished instantly. His aura underwent a complete transformation, and he was now like a gentle and approachable older brother next door.

He wouldn't call himself particularly handsome, but he's certainly not ugly either.

He has regular features and an aura of righteousness.

Li Fen looked at her younger brother's attire, nodded in satisfaction, and introduced him to Lin Zhao: "Zhao Zhao, this is my younger brother, Li Song."

Li Song nodded, "Comrade Lin."

"Comrade Li." Lin Zhao greeted him with a smile and waved to Yuan Xiang.

Almost at first glance, Yuan Xiang guessed that Li Song was her blind date, and then she began to feel uneasy.

My mind is a mess.

Should I take the initiative to approach her? If I do, what should I say? Is it impolite to do nothing and leave a bad impression?

Hearing Zhao Zhao's voice, she stepped forward, almost clenching her fists, and greeted Li Song, "...Comrade Li."

She tried to remain calm, but her voice was trembling slightly.

"Sister, why don't you two go outside and talk?" Lin Zhao suggested, noticing her cousin's discomfort.

Sometimes it's more comfortable when there are fewer people around.

Li Fen nodded repeatedly and chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's go outside and talk. Xiao Song, take Xiang Xiang to see a movie, and then treat her to a meal."

As he spoke, he winked at his younger brother.

Don't just stand there silently, be proactive! Be proactive!!
Li Song, a former outstanding reconnaissance soldier, immediately spotted his blind date upon arrival and quickly memorized her features—

She had thick black braids, a serene and delicate appearance, and seemed a little nervous, her hands clasped together.

My first impression was good.

He also wanted to get married and have a family, so he took the initiative and said, "Comrade Yuan, shall we go outside to talk?"

Yuan Xiang looked up at him and met the young man's serious gaze.

She felt respected.

"it is good."

Yuan Xiang blushed and looked at Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao waved to her, indicating that she could go without worry and that it would be best to come back in the afternoon.

……

After the two left, Li Fen went up to Lin Zhao and grabbed her hand, "Zhao Zhao, there's a chance! There's a chance!! They seem to have a good impression of each other."

Worried that the water would spill, Lin Zhao put down the enamel mug and smiled, "It's not bad. Now it's up to them."

"Yes, it all depends on them." Li Fen clasped her hands together.

It has to work!

The corners of Lin Zhao's mouth twitched.

As for?
She shook her head, quietly withdrew her hand, and sat down to continue drinking water.

Li Fen kept muttering to herself, feeling anxious all morning and unable to sit still. She kept glancing at the door, afraid of seeing Yuan Xiang return.

It wasn't until lunchtime.

When the two people she was supposed to meet didn't return, she felt confident, and her smile almost stretched to the back of her head.

"Zhaozhao, I'll give you a big red envelope when they get married," Li Fen said happily.

Lin Zhao also thought it had potential and agreed with a smile, "Okay."

Her aunt can finally rest easy.

A while later, Song Yuncheng came to the supply and marketing cooperative to deliver food.

As soon as he entered, he went straight to Lin Zhao and said, "Sister, I've brought you some food."

Lin Zhao was taken aback. "Where's Yun Jin?"

"Something came up at school, so that kid went back." Song Yuncheng said, taking out his lunchbox, opening it, and taking out chopsticks.

"What could possibly happen at school?" Lin Zhao asked, taking the chopsticks.

"We should tell them about the upcoming arrangements." Song Yuncheng didn't leave in a hurry, pulled up a chair and sat down in front of the counter. "Sister, I heard that Sister Xiangxiang is going on a blind date today. When are they meeting?"

“I’ve already seen him,” Lin Zhao replied.

Song Yuncheng opened his eyes wide, straightened his posture, and asked, "What's the result? Did you hit it off?"

"The two went out to chat around nine o'clock and haven't come back yet, so they must both be satisfied," Lin Zhao said.

She raised her eyes and glanced at her eldest cousin.

Why are you asking so many questions?

Song Yuncheng said, "It wasn't me who asked, it was my mother who told me to ask..."

(End of this chapter)