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

Chapter 137 "Inquiring"

"Why are you calling me 'Dad'?" Hengbao asked directly. "Do you know my dad?"

Meng Jiusi nodded and said, "Yes, I know him. Just tell him that the lame man at the foot of the mountain is calling him because it's urgent."

The twins didn't act on their own initiative, such as directly refusing on behalf of their father.

They agreed, "You wait here, we'll go call them."

"Don't let anyone hear," Meng Jiusi instructed.

Although Yu Bao found him mysterious, she didn't argue with him. She nodded, and the two of them ran down the mountain hand in hand.

back home.

"Dad, someone's looking for you!" Hengbao's loud voice rang out.

Yu Bao covered her younger brother's mouth, "Keep your voice down!"

Gu Chenghuai walked over, looked towards the door, but didn't see anyone. He looked down at his two sons and asked, "Who's looking for me?"

“The lame man who lives at the foot of the mountain, the one with the little leaf on his ear, said he has something urgent to tell you,” Yu Bao told his father.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao raised her eyes.

Why would Fourth Brother call for his son's father so early in the morning? Something must have happened, and it's not a small matter.

“I’ll go with you.” She stood up.

Gu Chenghuai: "No need, you eat first, I'll take you to work when I get back."

After saying that, he took a long stride out of the house.

The twins wanted to go with her, but Lin Zhao remembered something and quickly called out to her two sons, "Yu Bao, Heng Bao, I can't eat this fried egg anymore. Can you two little men help Mommy eat it?"

The two brothers braked suddenly.

Fried egg.

"Okay," Yu Bao said sweetly.

Hengbao laughed heartily and sat down next to Lin Zhao, looking puzzled. "Mom, fried eggs are so delicious, Hengbao and I can't get enough of them. Why can't you eat any? It's such a pity."

Lin Zhao smiled, "Because I'm full from eating other things, I can only ask the amazing twins to help me fry the eggs."

The two boys' mouths were stretched wide with joy as their mother coaxed them.

Yu Bao said, "Mom, give us some."

Hengbao added, "Mom, you have to be fair. You can't have one big and one small. My brother and I have to share it equally."

"Don't worry, when have I ever not been fair?" Lin Zhao used chopsticks to cut the fried egg in half, giving each of the two kids half. "They're the same size, right?"

The two boys said in unison, "Same here, Mom is amazing."

"Eat."

By leaving the twins behind, Lin Zhao finally had time to think about her fourth brother. She made all sorts of guesses, trying to figure out why her fourth brother wanted to see Gu Chenghuai, but she couldn't come up with anything.

Gu Chenghuai had long legs and walked briskly, quickly arriving at the foot of the mountain and finding Meng Jiusi.

"Fourth Brother, you were looking for me?"

Meng Jiusi immediately asked, "Cheng Huai, I need your help with something."

"Go ahead," Gu Chenghuai said calmly.

Do you have any comrades-in-arms in the capital?

"Yes, we have a pretty good relationship."

Meng Jiusi's eyes lit up, and she said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm worried about my two children at home, so I wanted to ask you to find someone to inquire about them."

That's all.

Gu Chenghuai smiled and said, "Zhaozhao already told me that she was originally planning to ask around."

Meng Jiusi was slightly taken aback. "Zhaozhao already said that?"

"Yes, I told him first thing this morning," Gu Chenghuai said.

What he didn't say was that Zhao Zhao muttered a few words, seemingly worried about the situation of her two nephews.

Meng Jiusi was deeply moved.

He blinked sharply.

His voice was slightly hoarse from the emotional turmoil. "Thank you for your help."

"nothing."

Gu Chenghuai returned to the village and saw the educated youth leaving his home from afar.

He narrowed his long, cold eyes and strode home.

After arriving home, he looked at Lin Zhao and asked, "The educated youth have come to our house?"

"Yes, they asked me to help them bring something," Lin Zhao said.

She is the kind of person who treats others with the utmost respect. When educated youth politely help her, she will help them in return.

Those educated youth who clearly wanted to take advantage of the situation should not be blamed for being blacklisted.

Meng Xiaoying: "..." Say my name.

"Bring it if you want, refuse if you don't," Gu Chenghuai said.

Lin Zhao took out the things her husband was going to take to her mother-in-law's hometown and said, "I know, it's about time, let's go."

Gu Chenghuai took the things, hung them on the front of the car, and pushed the car out the door.

After they left the village, Lin Zhao asked, "What did Fourth Brother want to see you about?"

"Please ask me to help inquire about Jingmo and Guangbai," Gu Chenghuai said.

Lin Zhao quickly realized what was going on and said with a smile, "My two nephews are named Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai?"

"Yes." Gu Chenghuai nodded.

"They all seem to be herbs?" Lin Zhao wasn't quite sure.

"Yes, Fourth Brother said that Grandpa Meng named them."

Lin Zhao leaned her head against the man's back and chuckled softly, "As expected, you studied traditional Chinese medicine."

"Then I'll leave the matter of Xiao Mo and Xiao Bai to you to inquire about."

Gu Chenghuai said gently, "It's nothing."

"That's quite a bit, it hurts our feelings," Lin Zhao muttered. But it's okay, they'll definitely go to the capital in the future, and they'll find a chance to repay the favor then.

"It's alright, I'll pay it back." Gu Chenghuai said indifferently.

They were closer than brothers to each other, and they didn't care about such things. To put it bluntly, he was valuable, and his comrades were happy for him to owe them favors so they could ask for help in the future.

Lin Zhao didn't respond to that.

Knowing that Gu Chenghuai would pick up Gu Qingzhou after making the call, and worried that he wouldn't be able to pick her up from get off work in time, she said, "Don't pick me up this afternoon. I'll go home by myself. Stay at your uncle's house a little longer; it's a rare opportunity to go."

"Alright, you can take the oxcart back. It's too far and too hot. Don't get heatstroke." Gu Chenghuai was worried about his wife.

Zhao Zhao gets off work at three o'clock, which is the hottest time of day.

Lin Zhao asked in confusion, "The oxcart was used today?"

The brigade next to Fengshou Brigade had oxcarts, but they were very precious and rarely used except when picking up educated youth.

"Mm," Gu Chenghuai replied.

“Okay, I’ll take the oxcart back.”

After settling his wife in, Gu Chenghuai felt relieved. A little while later, he said, "Go buy some popsicles after get off work."

"it is good."

Gu Chenghuai escorted Lin Zhao to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, watched her go inside, and then turned and went to the post office.

Call my comrades in the capital.

Yun Jian was on vacation today and had just gotten up. He was about to go out to find something to eat when the phone rang, so he answered it immediately.

"where?"

Gu Chenghuai: "Gu Chenghuai."

"Chenghuai?" Yun Jian's happy voice came through the phone line to Gu Chenghuai's ears, "Did you receive the ping-pong balls? They're a specialty of the capital. Do your four kids like them? If they do, I'll send them more."

Gu Chenghuai then realized that his comrade had sent something else. "I haven't received it yet, thank you." Yun Jian raised an eyebrow.

Didn't receive it? Then you need to contact him.

"Do you have something important to discuss with me?"

Gu Chenghuai got straight to the point: "I'd like to ask you to help me find out about two people."

"Address?" Yun Jian asked directly, without uttering a single unnecessary word.

Gu Chenghuai uttered an address, along with the names of Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai.

Fearing he might have misremembered, Yun Jian took a piece of paper and wrote it down. His comrade repeated it, "Isn't it correct?"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble," Gu Chenghuai said in a steady voice.

"You're welcome. I'll call you back tomorrow afternoon."

The two agreed on a time to talk again, and then hung up.

Gu Chenghuai didn't leave immediately; he asked the post office clerk if he had any packages.

Liang Yi flipped through the list and saw that it was indeed there; then she noticed that the address was Lin Zhao's house.

She glanced furtively at the tall, imposing man and tentatively asked, "A family member of Comrade Lin Zhao?"

Gu Chenghuai liked the way this woman addressed him, and a barely perceptible tenderness flashed in his eyes, even as his voice turned cold when he spoke of Lin Zhao.

"Yes, I am Lin Zhao's lover."

Liang Yi smiled, revealing a shallow dimple. "I've heard Zhao Zhao mention you. You two are a perfect match."

As she spoke, she called out a number, and another staff member went to the next room to retrieve a package.

The large parcel that came from the capital left a deep impression on the post office staff; they were still wondering what was inside.

With a clear objective, it was quickly produced.

The man took out a package and placed it on the counter. "Comrade, this is your package. Please sign the form."

Gu Chenghuai glanced at it and signed his name.

The handwriting was elegant and flowing, with continuous and swirling strokes, like flowing clouds and water, making it extremely beautiful.

Liang Yi subconsciously thought of Lin Zhao's handwriting, and a thought popped into her mind: Do all good-looking people have beautiful handwriting?

My feelings are indescribably complicated.

Gu Chenghuai picked up the package, went to the supply and marketing cooperative, took the package inside, and told Lin Zhao that it was sent by a comrade-in-arms.

Lin Zhao gained a new understanding of camaraderie among men.

"What is it?"

Gu Chenghuai said, "Little Stone's ping-pong balls, and the local specialties sent to the four kids. Give some to Yun Jin and the others, and have him take them to the oxcart."

Song Yunjin: ...?
Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh; Yun Jin had been arranged perfectly.

She agreed, "Okay, go ahead."

Gu Chenghuai responded and then left.

After finishing her work for a while, Lin Zhao opened the package when she had some free time.

The first thing you see is a set of ping-pong paddles, followed by a row of ping-pong balls packed in a cylinder.

Next came the gifts for the four children.

Two boxes of animal crackers, a jar of dried fruit, several bars of chocolate, a bag of rice balls, a packet of dried meat, and four brightly colored little masks.

So generous! No wonder he's the son of a high-ranking official in the capital.

Lin Zhao thought to himself.

Before she could make any further move, Song Yunjin brought her food.

"Sister, I'm here." Song Yunjin greeted her as he approached his sister's counter. His eyes widened when he saw the chocolates in the package.

"Sis, chocolate?!" He rubbed his eyes and looked again; the bars of chocolate were still there.

Lin Zhao handed him a bar of chocolates and said with a smile, "Your brother-in-law's comrade-in-arms sent these to the four kids. Here, have a bar."

"How can I accept a gift of four children..."

Before Song Yunjin could finish speaking, Lin Zhao interrupted him, "Your brother-in-law is giving you a share, so you have to be my laborer and help me carry my things to where the oxcart is parked."

Song Yunjin readily accepted the chocolate, stood up straight, gave a military salute, and said seriously, "Don't worry, sister, I'll make sure to get you to the oxcart."

Lin Zhao opened her lunchbox and began to eat.

"Sis, why did you put money in there yesterday? When my parents came back, they were shocked to see a bunch of ten-yuan notes stuffed in the sofa cushions." Song Yunjin lowered her voice, looking furtive.

“I asked my uncle to help me renovate the yard, so I should have paid him. Otherwise, what kind of person would I be?” Lin Zhao pushed Yun Jin’s face away, afraid that he would spit on his food. “That money was given to me by my parents. They said it was for me to renovate the yard. They told me to give it to my uncle. I’m just a helper, I have no soul.”

"..."

"Sis, you're really making this up." Song Yunjin didn't believe it at all.

"You don't believe me? If you don't believe me, go back to the Dongfeng Brigade and ask your aunt." Lin Zhao didn't prove it himself, letting him go ask her himself.

"Fine, fine, I believe you." Song Yunjin said dismissively, muttering unconvinced, "Even if you renovate the yard, it shouldn't cost that much money."

"What do you know? I have many requirements. That money is just the bare minimum. Your brother-in-law even said he would buy me a TV." Lin Zhao raised her chin slightly, quite smugly.

Song Yunjin's eyes widened. "Brother-in-law can get tickets?"

"I don't know, but your brother-in-law said he'll find a way. He has many comrades-in-arms, so he should be able to get it if he asks around." Lin Zhao had a lot of confidence in men. Since they got married, every word he said had come true and every sentence had a result.

Song Yunjin raised an eyebrow, her tone full of admiration, "Brother-in-law is awesome!"

His dad had wanted to buy a TV for a long time, but he couldn't get a ticket, so even though he had the money, he couldn't spend it.

Lin Zhao glanced at him and teased, "If I remember correctly, you didn't like your brother-in-law before?"

Song Yunjin raised her hands above her head and said, "I was wrong."

He said dejectedly, "I was worried that my brother-in-law wouldn't treat you well, but now that I know he treats you well, I definitely didn't mean any harm. Sis, can we just let this go?"

Lin Zhao chuckled, "Alright, I won't say anymore. Want some jerky?"

Song Yunjin licked his lips, not bothering to be polite with his sister, and chuckled, "Then... how about two?"

Lin Zhao handed him the package of dried meat, saying, "Take it yourself."

"Hey!" Song Yunjin took two small pieces, and her eyes lit up when she tasted the salty, spicy, and fragrant meat. "Sister, this jerky is so delicious!"

Lin Zhao knows how to make jerky, and said, "I'll make some for you when I have time."

"Sister, you can even make dried meat?" Song Yunjin's face was full of surprise.

"Hmph." Lin Zhao was very arrogant.

There's nothing she can't do. Putting aside everything else, she's exceptionally talented when it comes to cooking.
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capital.

After having breakfast, Yun Jian took a car to the place Cheng Huai had mentioned.

The Meng family's affairs were no secret in the lighting factory's staff quarters, and he found out about the two brothers, Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai, with almost no effort.

“…They’re such poor little things,” Yun Jian muttered to himself.

The old lady from the lighting factory, who was nearby, nodded when she heard this. "Who says otherwise? When the two boys from the Meng family were still alive, they were the cleanest and most presentable kids in our apartment building. Everyone liked them. Not long after Dr. Meng was taken away, the two boys' biological mother went mad!"

"I heard that Yuan Qin's family has all moved to the Meng family. Those two boys got a severe beating last night. Their faces are covered in bruises. Their own uncle said that the two boys fell and hurt themselves. Pshaw, do you think he's kidding me? Those bruises were clearly from being slapped. Do you think everyone is blind?"

Even the old lady couldn't help but feel sorry for the two boys from the Meng family.

"Dr. Meng was a good person, it's such a pity."

She shook her head. "I used to think Yuan Qin was a nice young wife because she spoke softly and was always friendly to everyone."

After Dr. Meng was arrested, we all wished we could gouge out our own eyes. We really misjudged him!

She's completely clueless! If she were my second daughter-in-law, I'd slap her a few times over. She's infuriating!

The two children are so pitiful.

This morning she saw that Jingmo's face was swollen and red, and his eyes were gloomy, making him look like a completely different person.

Yun Jian noted everything down, then asked the old woman where the two children might have gone, before leaving unhurriedly.

The old woman remained motionless for a while, watching the respectable young man's departing figure, hoping he could help the two children of the Meng family.

Dr. Meng is a good person, and those two children did nothing wrong.

(End of this chapter)