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

Chapter 114 "Known to All"

Song Xiwei wasn't disappointed. She opened the cloth bag and looked inside. The first thing she saw was Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng's clothes. She picked up the collar, spread it out, and said, "The alterations are good. Your sewing skills are back."

This is a comparison with previous years.

Lin Zhao: "..."

"Xuanxuan, Zhengzheng, go try them on. If anything doesn't fit, tell your grandfather and ask him to alter them for you," Song Xiwei said, handing the clothes to the Lin sisters, Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng.

The two sisters were pleasantly surprised to receive the clothes, thanked Lin Zhao, and happily went back to their room to change.

Song Xiwei saw the clothes her daughter had made for her: a black and white checkered shirt with a square neckline, a loose style that she liked, and a pair of black pants.

"Yes, it suits me perfectly at first glance. I'll wear it when it gets a little colder."

I won't be able to wear long-sleeved clothes until at least next month.

Chen Yu also said, "I've never seen a collar like this before. It doesn't constrict the neck, and it suits Mom perfectly. Zhao Zhao is getting better and better at making clothes." She praised her.

Song Xi smiled and said, "Zhao Zhao is just like her father; she's very skillful."

Old Lin is a man who can even learn embroidery. Zhao Zhao was raised by her father from a young age, watching him cut and sew. Her husband didn't care about the scraps of fabric and let her play with them. That's how she developed her skills.

Lin Heling was looking at the clothes her daughter had made for her.

The upper body is a Chinese Tang suit made of silk with black patterns and a red lining, which perfectly matches the humble and noble temperament. The lower body is also black trousers, the same style as Song Xiwei's.

Lin Zhao secretly rejoiced.

The two outfits are almost identical in detail; as long as she wears them out, outsiders will know that her parents are a couple.

Speaking of which, her parents have good body proportions, with short waists and long legs. They look better than others even in patched clothes, so they would definitely look even more pleasing to the eye in new clothes.

"Father, how is it? Are you satisfied?"

Lin Heling smiled, "If your mother is satisfied, I am satisfied too."

Lin Zhao was not surprised by his reply. She put away the clothes, folded them neatly, and took them to her parents' room.

Then we returned to the courtyard.

When Song Xiwei saw that Lin Zhao had brought back meat, pastries, and candy, she frowned. Remembering what Lin Heling had said about Zhao Zhao being grown up and a mother of four, she knew what she was doing and didn't say anything that would upset the child.

Instead, it says:
"Did you leave any for Chenghuai and the four kids? They haven't finished the food you sent before. Don't always think about your parents' home."

Lin Zhao took Song Xiwei's arm, rested her head on her shoulder, and said softly, "I'm not stupid. I'm saving them all. If I didn't, the two kids would definitely complain to their grandma, and then their grandparents would definitely scold me."

Song Xi complained, "How old are you? Aren't you hot standing so close?" But she was fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan.

"I don't mind, I don't mind." Lin Zhao not only didn't move away, but also moved even closer to her mother.

He kept saying, "I love my mom, and my mom loves me too, so why can't we stick together? I'm going to stick together!"

A deep smile spread across Song Xiwei's eyes.

This is her only daughter, how could she not like to be close to Zhao Zhao?
"You keep talking about the eldest and second sons, but I think you're the one who's talking nonsense. They must have learned it from you."

Lin Zhao's lips curled up slightly, not ashamed but proud, "It's so good to be eloquent, a silent person can't even win an argument."

Lin Heling felt as if an arrow had pierced his heart.

He's not a quiet type, but he's not exactly eloquent either; he's never argued with anyone in his life.

"Zhaozhao, your words have been misunderstood."

Lin Zhao covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "Father, don't worry, no one will argue with you."

To borrow a phrase her mother once said, as long as she looks at her father's face, the argument simply won't start.

Besides, there's her mother. Her mother is famous throughout the entire commune. She's not someone to mess with, and word of it is everywhere. Nobody dares to mess with the couple.

Lin Heling was puzzled and was about to ask further.

Yuan Xiang came out of the house and changed into her old clothes.

"Why did you change your clothes? That outfit was so nice." Song Xiwei saw Xiangxiang looking so drab again and said, puzzled, "What young girl doesn't love wearing pretty clothes?"

Yuan Xiang smiled and said, "I need to cook later, and those clothes are too new. I'm afraid I'll get them dirty."

“It’s dirty, it’ll be clean after a wash.” Song Xiwei’s expression softened slightly, and she added, “When your mother comes later, you can tell her about today’s matchmaking. Your cousin and I will cook dinner, so you can rest today.”

After Yuan Xiang came to stay at the Lin family's house, she became very diligent and did all sorts of chores. Seeing that Chen Yu was having a hard time during her pregnancy, she took the initiative to cook.

To be honest, the Yuan family lived a simple life, eating the same things every day for ten years, just to fill their stomachs, without any regard for taste. As a result, Yuan Xiang's cooking skills were quite average. After discovering this, Lin Heling and Song Xiwei intentionally or unintentionally taught her. In just a few days, her cooking skills improved significantly, making Yuan Xiang even more grateful to the Lin family.

"Okay." Yuan Xiang obediently followed her aunt's instructions.

Just then, the Lin family's door was pushed open from the outside.

It turned out to be Yuan Xiang's mother, also known as Aunt Song.

"Why is the door still closed..." Aunt Song muttered to herself. Seeing Yuan Xiang return, she anxiously asked her about the blind date and quickened her pace, walking towards the pomegranate tree.

"Xiangxiang, how did your blind date go today?" she asked without hesitation.

Yuan Xiang handed her mother her water bowl so she could moisten her mouth, then smiled and said, "It's done. Mom, I have a boyfriend."

Upon hearing this affirmative statement, Yuan Xiangniang's mind went blank for a moment, her eyes immediately reddened, and she hurriedly lowered her head to cover it up.

"Great, great, great!"

Ever since her daughter's engagement was called off, she hasn't been able to sleep at night, she's been so worried.

Xiangxiang is already in her mid-twenties. In the countryside, other girls her age already have several children, but she's still unmarried. She doesn't know what kind of man she'll end up marrying. Just thinking about it makes her regretful and resentful...

Everyone present understood Aunt Song's feelings.

Lin Zhao said, "Auntie, my colleague Sister Fen, who is also the older sister of Xiangxiang's boyfriend, asked me to pass on a message to you."

Aunt Song looked up abruptly, her voice tense, "What did you say?"

She was really afraid something unexpected might happen.

"Don't be nervous, Auntie, it's not a bad thing." Lin Zhao first comforted her before saying, "Sister Fen revealed the truth to me. She said the Li family has prepared the bride price: two hundred yuan, plus a watch and a sewing machine for my sister."

After hearing what she said, Chen Yu was shocked.

Two hundred yuan, plus a watch and a sewing machine—in the countryside, that's enough to marry several wives.

For her, the dowry was considered high, only eighty-eight, plus two sets of clothes.

I have to say, they really are city people.
Yuan Xiang was also stunned. This... she had only just realized it.

Aunt Song was even more shocked. She grabbed Lin Zhao's hand and asked, "Zhao Zhao, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course it's true. Why would I lie? It's so obvious, and it's pointless," Lin Zhao said honestly.

Aunt Song quickly said, "Zhaozhao, don't misunderstand. I'm not blaming you. I just... I just feel... I can't believe it."

She withdrew her hand and suddenly wiped away her tears. "I never expected that anyone would value my Xiangxiang so much."

When Yuan Xiang saw her mother crying, she couldn't help but wipe away her own tears.

The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried.

Lin Zhao looked to her mother for help, asking how she could persuade her.
Song Xiwei couldn't bear to see her daughter in a difficult situation, so she comforted her, "Why are you crying? This is a good thing, you should be smiling. Besides, Xiangxiang is such a good girl, someone will always discover her good qualities." "Yes, yes, yes," Lin Zhao added, "That person even said that if my sister wanted to work, he would help her find a job."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Song forgot all about crying and stared at her daughter with red eyes, "Xiangxiang, did that young man really say that?"

Yuan Xiang's face flushed as she recalled Li Song's earnest expression when he said those words, but she still replied, "Yes, he did."

"Xiangxiang, if he can find a job, you should go work for him," Aunt Song said earnestly. "Xiangxiang, I know how hard it is to ask others for money. Only by earning your own money can you live a comfortable life. If there is a job opportunity, you must not let it pass you by."

Yuan Xiang nodded solemnly, "I know."

Aunt Song knew her daughter was diligent. She stroked Yuan Xiang's hair and smiled with satisfaction. "Talk to him properly first, get to know him better... then talk about marriage. After all, it's a lifelong commitment, so be careful."

She was afraid her daughter wouldn't have a boyfriend, and she was also afraid her daughter would meet the wrong person.

“Mm.” Yuan Xiang kept it in mind. She was not as happy as Zhao Zhao, but she was luckier than many girls in the village. She had a mother who cared for her wholeheartedly.

Aunt Song didn't stay long. After understanding her daughter's blind date situation, she prepared to leave.

The team is currently weeding and fertilizing, which is a very heavy task, so she came on leave.

Yuan Xiang didn't stop them. She divided the things the Li family sent in two, leaving one half for her aunt's family and letting her mother take the other half back. Song Xiwei also cut off a pound of meat for her sister to take back.

Aunt Song couldn't refuse, so she had to take the bags back with her.

When we arrived at the brigade, the sun was still high in the sky.

When the villagers saw that her hands were covered in food, they were all stunned.

After realizing what was happening, she asked, "Xiangxiang's mother, you've come back from visiting your daughter? Why did you bring so many things? Did your sister give them to you?"

Aunt Song felt triumphant, "Some were gifts from my sister, and some were gifts from my Xiangxiang's boyfriend."

She had found a good boyfriend for her daughter, and she didn't want to hide it. Ever since Xiangxiang was jilted, the villagers had been saying some very unpleasant things.

The Yuan family had heard enough.

The villagers were so surprised they didn't know what to say. "Your Xiangxiang has a boyfriend?"

Another person said, "Was she introduced by her aunt?"

"Where is the man from, and what does he do?"

"Xiangxiang's mother, your Xiangxiang is a hardworking girl, but she's not young anymore. Could she have married a divorced man?" This is someone who loves to laugh at others.

……

The people in front were alright, just gossiping and watching the show, but the person in the back was really annoying.

Aunt Song wasn't one to be easily bullied. She said, "Thank you for your concern. He's not remarried; he's a worker from the city!" She emphasized the word "worker" with a firm and resolute tone.

"Impossible!" The man who loved to laugh at others spoke with disbelief. "Your Xiangxiang is neither good-looking nor educated, and she's already in her mid-twenties. How could she possibly find a worker as a partner! Xiangxiang's mother, are you drunk and delirious in broad daylight?"

Aunt Song found her words really unpleasant and frowned impatiently.

As a fellow villager, she knew that was just his nature, so she didn't want to argue with him.

Just say:

"Believe it or not, it's up to you."

“That young man was introduced by my niece. You’ve all heard of her, right? She’s the only high school graduate in the surrounding villages. She married into the Gu family in Fengshou Brigade. Her husband is an officer in the army. My niece is a saleswoman at the supply and marketing cooperative. Her colleague asked Zhao Zhao to help introduce someone to her. Zhao Zhao went back to her parents’ home… and coincidentally, she found out that her sister had broken off her engagement. So, she mentioned her sister to her colleague, who thought it was a good match. The two of them met today, and my Xiangxiang… has a boyfriend now.”

Her story was so detailed and convincing that no one could help but believe her.

This is one of the advantages of having a sales clerk niece.

"Xiangxiang's mom, what does Xiangxiang's boyfriend do?"

"You said he's a worker, is he a permanent employee or a temporary worker?"

"Why would the man's family be willing for him to marry a girl from the countryside? Isn't it said that city people look down on country girls?"

……

One question after another came crashing down on her, and Aunt Song felt a headache coming on.

"We've only just started talking, so we don't know what will happen in the future. I have too much stuff and it's too heavy, so I'll head back now. We can talk again another day."

After saying that, he quickly left.

Those who stayed put had just heard some juicy gossip and were eager to share it, so they kept talking about it.

"Do you think what Xiangxiang's mother said is true or false? Is she really going to have a son-in-law from the city? I never expected that."

"It should be. Her niece is educated and capable, so it's not surprising that she would find her sister a boyfriend from the city."

Some people felt a pang of sadness and said, "Who knows if that young man has any problems? What decent city guy would want to marry a country girl? Maybe she's divorced with a child."

"Too."

……

Aunt Song was unaware of these words, and even if she had, she wouldn't have cared. The things they said a few days ago were even more offensive.

The Yuan family soon learned of this.

Yuan Xiang's two older brothers were happy for her.

"Mother, does Xiangxiang really have a boyfriend from the city?" Brother Yuan asked.

Aunt Song was in a good mood; the worry on her face had disappeared, leaving only happiness. "Yes, your sister said the matchmaking went very smoothly. She was satisfied, and the other party was also satisfied. The young man will take her to the county again the day after tomorrow."

Sister-in-law Yuan said, "Mother, I heard from the villagers that this guy was introduced by Xiangxiang's cousin. What's going on?"

Last time she returned from the Dongfeng Brigade, Aunt Song was afraid of making a mistake, so she didn't mention that her daughter was going on a blind date, which left the Yuan family completely confused.

Then she heard her eldest daughter-in-law ask, and she told her the whole story.

Yuan Erge said resentfully, "Mother, why are you only telling me now? I found out about my sister's important life event later than everyone else in the village."

"Nothing's settled yet, how can I say anything!" Aunt Song glared at him.

Yuan Erge muttered, "You should at least mention it."

He was also very concerned about his sister's situation.

Aunt Song said, "Xiangxiang is going to marry into the city, so her dowry can't be the same as before. I plan to find someone to make her a new bed and wardrobe."

Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Yuan's face fell.

"Mother, this isn't right!" Yuan Ersao, with her fiery temper, immediately objected. "Xiangxiang's engagement was broken off, and you've already given all the money that family paid in compensation to your sister-in-law. The dowry we prepared for her before was already quite substantial, why are you adding more! Mother, your grandchildren will also be getting married soon!"

The younger sister's engagement was broken off, and her children were greatly affected.

Now her mother-in-law wants to increase her sister-in-law's dowry, which makes her very unhappy.

It wasn't that she couldn't stand seeing her sister-in-law doing well; if the Yuan family were wealthy, she certainly wouldn't care. But the family lived on work points, and they really didn't have much money. She had to think about her children.

Aunt Song said, "I won't touch the money in the account; I'll use my own savings."

Now, Yuan Ersao couldn't say a word against it, but she was still unhappy, feeling that her mother-in-law favored her own daughter, and she went back to her room in a huff.

Thank you all for pointing out the errors; they've all been corrected.