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

Chapter 151 "New Members"

Lin Zhao glanced at Gu Chenghuai. She didn't know how to answer this question, so she decided to leave it to her son's father.

Gu Chenghuai placed his large, warm hand on the shoulder of the frightened Yu Bao Heng Bao.

They resorted to the all-powerful phrase, "You're still young, don't meddle in adult matters."

"As long as I remember, I will keep all dangers at bay." He said this with confidence and composure.

Hengbao is a brave kid with amazing recovery ability; he quickly becomes that energetic child again.

She even wanted to ask why, "Dad, what mistake did the person who was hit make?"

Gu Chenghuai patted his son's head, not even bothering to make excuses, and simply said, "The matter here is very complicated. You'll understand when you're around ten years old."

Hengbao didn't ask any more questions because the screen in front of him lit up.

Children forget things easily; once they see a movie, they forget the fright they experienced earlier.

Immerse yourself completely in the movie.

It must be said that the cinemas in the provincial capital are indeed better than those in smaller places. The seats are reasonably designed, spacious and comfortable, and you won't feel back pain even after sitting for more than an hour.

It was very large inside and full of people.

Yu Bao observed his surroundings and memorized the scene, wanting to tell his friends about it when he got back.

After watching the movie and having dinner at a state-run restaurant, Lin Zhao and her husband took their four children back to the guesthouse.

The family quickly washed up and lay down in bed.

The twins share one bed, while the couple sleeps in another bed with their fraternal twins (a boy and a girl).

It was already quite late, and with the long journey and the fact that Qianbao and Yaobao were young and lacked energy, they were already fast asleep.

Yu Bao and Heng Bao unlocked a new map and were extremely excited.

He lay flat on the bed, crossed his legs, and hummed something.

Lin Zhao turned to the side, looking at the two boys with a smile in her eyes, "So happy to be in the provincial capital?"

"Fun!" Hengbao glanced at her sleeping younger siblings, lowered her voice, and said cheerfully.

“The supply and marketing cooperative is huge, the cinema is huge, the roads are wide, the buildings are impressive, and there are lots of bicycles.” He listed all the differences he saw.

"Hengbao is very observant," Lin Zhao praised. "And Yubao, what do you think?"

Yu Bao thought for two seconds and replied in the manner of answering a teacher's question, "It's very convenient for people who live here to do anything."

Lin Zhao smiled, "Yu Bao's summary is also very accurate."

Yu Bao smiled shyly but happily.

Hengbao changed position, lying face down on the bed with his short legs sticking up high. "Mommy, let's go to the zoo tomorrow morning?"

"Yes, I was originally going today, but time was a bit tight, so I'll go tomorrow," Lin Zhao explained.

Hengbao grinned, "Just take us there."

"Go to bed early tonight, we have to get up early tomorrow," Lin Zhao said softly.

After taking a car and then a train, we went sightseeing and had fun. It was a very fulfilling day, and it felt like the day had gone by indefinitely.

"Hengbao, lie down." Yubao urged his younger brother. After Hengbao lay down, he covered their tummy and then closed his eyes.

It's incredibly convenient and hassle-free.

Gu Chenghuai looked at Lin Zhao, "Shall I go turn off the lights?"

"Close it."

After the lights were turned off, the whole room was plunged into darkness.

The two brothers held hands and encouraged each other.

When the breathing of the two people on the other bed became heavier, Gu Chenghuai stretched out his broad, warm hand and gently patted Lin Zhao's shoulder.

One stroke after another, very rhythmic, slow and gentle, as if coaxing a child.

Lin Zhao opened her eyes, a smile flashing in them. She reached out and hugged the man's waist, then looked up and kissed his chin before closing her eyes again.

Gu Chenghuai's lips curled slightly.

The next day, early.

The sound of a door opening.

Lin Zhao opened her eyes and saw Gu Chenghuai coming in carrying some things.

"You're awake." Gu Chenghuai chuckled. The four kids were still fast asleep. He lowered his voice and asked, "Are you hungry? I bought some steamed buns and soy milk."

Lin Zhao stood up, her long, black hair disheveled, with strands falling on either side of her face, making her face appear even smaller.

Her appearance didn't quite fit the aesthetic standards of that era. At that time, the rounder the face, the more favored the elders were. Her face was too small and delicate. Moreover, she had been taken in and taught by Lin Heling since childhood. Even though she didn't have much experience, she was full of confidence and exuded a noble air that was different from that of a country girl. She didn't seem very down-to-earth.

But in Gu Chenghuai's heart, Zhaozhao was perfect in every way; he liked her looks and her personality.

Remembering that his wife had a headache from the car ride yesterday, he put down his things, sat down on the edge of the bed, and asked gently, "Does your head still hurt?"

Lin Zhao used him as a pillow, saying, "It doesn't hurt anymore."

As they were talking, the twins woke up.

Hengbao rolled over on the bed, his eyes darting around, before he remembered that he was in a guesthouse.

The thought of seeing the big tiger today immediately perked me up.

"Let's go to the zoo!" he shouted.

The loud noise startled the twins, whose limbs were entangled.

The two little ones opened their eyes, their eyes bright and lively. When they saw their parents beside them, they grinned with their rosy little mouths.

Qianbao felt her tummy was bloated, so she opened her arms to Gu Chenghuai and said in a cute, childish voice, "Pee-pee."

Gu Chenghuai hurriedly picked up his youngest son and took him to the toilet.

Lin Zhao hugged Yao Bao, her eyes gentle, "Yao Bao, do you want to pee?"

"Mmm." Yao Bao nodded her little head.

Without saying a word, Lin Zhao got out of bed, slipped on her slippers, picked up her little daughter, and after her husband brought Qianbao out, he quickly took Yaobao out as well.

The family busily emptied their bellies, ate breakfast, and first went to the post office to mail back the things they had bought yesterday. Then they went to the zoo with light steps.

Today is a weekday, and most people are at work, so there aren't many people at the zoo.

After buying the tickets, Lin Zhao and his wife took their children into the park.

Like a wild horse, Hengbao ran over to examine the new animal, then turned to Lin Zhao and asked, "Mommy, what's this?"

When the children were young, Lin Heling tried to get some picture books to teach them various 'common sense'. Lin Zhao had read animal introduction picture books.

Looking at the animal with its exceptionally beautiful plumage, I explained to the children, "That's a peacock."

"Peacock! It's beautiful!" Hengbao exclaimed.

He looked at it several more times, then turned around with a bright smile on his face. "Mom, I want to take a picture. I want to include the peacock in the picture so I can show it to Li Bao."

Upon hearing this, Yu Bao ran over and stood next to her younger brother.

"Me too."

Hengbao loves his older brother the most. When he saw Yubao running over, he didn't feel offended at all, and his mouth stretched even wider.

"Great idea, let's take a picture together, it'll save us some film."

Yu Bao patted his younger brother's head seriously and said with satisfaction, "Heng Bao also knows how to save money, that's great."

"Pfft..." Lin Zhao couldn't help but chuckle.

She cleared her throat and held up her camera. "Ahem...look here."

The twins touched heads together, revealing happy smiles.

Lin Zhao pressed the shutter button and was about to put the camera away when she saw the beautiful peacock spreading its tail feathers.

"Don't move, take another picture!"

She quickly took another picture.

Seeing their older brothers taking pictures, Qianbao and Yaobao ran over and stood in front of the twins. The four siblings now had a new group photo, the kind with a peacock displaying its tail feathers as a backdrop. "Beautiful!" Lin Zhao gave a thumbs up. "You're lucky. I heard it's rare to see a peacock displaying its tail feathers."

Yu Bao and Heng Bao were both very happy.

Yes, they are lucky children.

Then, they saw many other animals, and the children's excited shouts never stopped.

Before leaving the zoo, not only the twins, but even Qianbao and Yaobao were reluctant to leave.

Near the entrance, a few people were talking.

One of them was carrying a very small golden monkey, only the size of a child's arm. The monkey had a rope tied around its neck, sat obediently on the ground, and looked at people with its bright eyes.

“Director, can’t the park really take Xiao Jin? It doesn’t eat much, and it’s very well-behaved…” The man holding the leash pleaded with red eyes, “Our circus was vandalized, and we’re being… watched by those people. It’s about to go out of business, and I have to go out to make a living. I can’t take Xiao Jin with me. It’s too small. Letting it out would be a death sentence. I want to find a good home for it. Please take it in.”

It raised Xiao Jin; if it weren't for the lack of other options, it wouldn't have been willing to part with him.

Lin Zhao happened to overhear these words as she passed by.

She looked at the little monkey; its fur was somewhat dull, but it wasn't thin, and its eyes were bright and clever.

Yu Bao's excited voice rang out, "It's Little Monkey!"

Although excited, his voice wasn't loud, but rather revealed confusion and heartache: "Why is Monkey King tied up? Where's his somersault cloud? Why doesn't it fly away?"

Lin Zhao: "..."

The zoo director shook his head and sighed softly, "It's not that I don't want to accept them, it's just... I won't lie to you, those people have come here before. I don't know if this zoo can stay open, or how long it can stay open. I'm already worried about how to deal with all the animals in the zoo. If another monkey this small comes, I can't help you."

After saying this, fearing that the person would continue to beg for forgiveness and that he would soften his heart, the headmaster quickly slipped away.

The young man lowered his head, looking utterly dejected.

Hengbao was incredibly enamored with the monkey. He approached, squatted down to look at the little golden monkey, and took out a small piece of pastry to feed it. The monkey was truly clever; it jumped onto Hengbao's feet, took the food with both hands, and clasped its hands together in thanks.

"Mommy, Monkey is saying thank you to me!" Hengbao exclaimed happily.

Lin Zhao knew that the golden snub-nosed monkeys fed on leaves, buds, and seasonal fruits, and did not like human food, as it would not be good for their health.

"Hengbao, don't feed them anything. Golden monkeys can't eat pastries."

Hengbao opened his mouth wide and asked in a panic, "What should we do?"

After asking, she stretched out her hand to the little golden monkey and urged it urgently, "Give it to me, you can't eat it."

Seeing that the little golden monkey didn't react, she quickly said, "You can't eat this, it will make you sick."

Seemingly sensing the little two-legged creature's anxiety, the little golden monkey reluctantly returned it.

It got angry, turned its back, leaving behind a round, puffed-up back view.

Lin Zhao was surprised by the little golden monkey's intelligence.

"Comrade, you don't want this monkey anymore?" she asked the man who wanted to send the golden monkey to the zoo.

Upon hearing this, Yu Baoheng's eyes lit up.

"!!"

Why did Mom ask that question?
They guessed something, but dared not ask; their dark, bright eyes were shining.

"You want it?" the man pulling the rope asked.

He sized up Lin Zhao's family and realized that they could afford to raise Xiao Jin. His eyes flashed.

Lin Zhao said, "The child likes it."

It wasn't that no one wanted Little Gold before; it was just that the young man wanted to find a good home for it and hadn't sold it. Now, seeing that two little boys who looked alike genuinely liked Little Gold, he made up his mind.

Can you guarantee that you will take good care of Xiao Jin?

The twins covered their mouths, afraid of making a sound.

Looking down at the cute little monkey, his mouth was practically stretched to the back of his head.

Is a new member coming to the family?!
Gu Chenghuai could tell that Zhaozhao wanted the little monkey, so he took out his military officer's ID and said calmly, "Yes, I guarantee it with my uniform."

He knew Zhao Zhao and the children well; neither of them were the type to give up halfway. Just look at the two dogs at home that were getting shinier and shinier.

The young man put down half of his mind.

Lin Zhao took out the letter of introduction and said, "We live near the mountains, and we can occasionally take this little monkey to play in the mountains. If you don't mind, you can leave it to us."

The young man glanced at the location on the letter of introduction; it was indeed near a mountain.

At this moment, he was completely relieved.

He gave the rope used to tie up the golden monkey to Gu Chenghuai.

With reluctance, she said, "I'm entrusting Xiao Jin to you."

He squatted down, picked up the little golden monkey with both hands, rubbed his face against its head, and said in a tearful voice, "Little Jin, from now on you will live with this family. You must be obedient, you must not hit anyone, and you must get along well with your little master, understand? I have no choice. If I had a way, I would definitely raise you myself. Don't blame me."

After saying that, he wiped his face and ran away quickly.

The little golden monkey, understanding that it had a new owner, unceremoniously climbed onto Yu Bao's shoulder, squatted obediently, and curiously looked at the others.

Yu Bao's body was stiff.

"Dad?" he called out.

A smile flashed in Gu Chenghuai's deep black eyes. He reached out and untied the rope around the golden monkey's neck. The rope was loosely tied and could fall off with a gentle rub, showing that the young man was extremely kind-hearted.

"Don't be afraid, this little guy is just showing affection. From now on, it will be a new member of our family."

Hearing her father say that, Yu Bao smiled, revealing her white teeth.

Hengbao also wanted to get close to Monkey King, so he opened his arms to Xiao Jin and said, "Xiao Jin, come here to me."

The little golden monkey turned away, ignoring him.

Lin Zhao laughed out loud, "The little guy is still angry."

She touched the little monkey's head; it was fluffy and felt wonderful to the touch. Little Jin raised its head, its round eyes bright and full of life.

“So cute,” she said.

Looking at Gu Chenghuai, she asked, "Is it alright for us to keep a monkey as a pet?"

“What could possibly happen? Nobody cares about this. Just take care of it,” Gu Chenghuai said.

He'd also seen people raising wolves and snakes, but the government doesn't care about that anymore. People are starving, who has the time or inclination to care about animals?

Lin Zhao's brow relaxed, and a smile appeared on her lips. "It's good that you're alright. We have another mouth to feed in our family."

"It's alright, I can support you all." What Gu Chenghuai didn't say was that he was about to be promoted. By the end of the year at the latest, he would be Commander Gu, and his allowance would increase by several tens of yuan.

We can afford to feed even more mouths, let alone one more.

The little golden monkey didn't stay on Yu Bao's shoulder for long. When Lin Zhao petted it, it jumped into Lin Zhao's arms without hesitation, and even changed to a more comfortable position.

"..."

Yu Bao laughed, "Little Jin knows who's the boss in our family, it's so smart!"

“Little Jin is a monkey, he learns everything quickly, of course he’s smart.” Little Jin ignored him, but Hengbao wasn’t angry. “Mommy, what does Little Jin eat? When we get back I’ll feed him something delicious, will he play with me then?”

"Yes." Lin Zhao didn't discourage her son, but told him about the foods that golden monkeys like to eat.

"It likes to eat leaves and buds?" Hengbao was stunned. He didn't hesitate: "I'll find the tenderest leaves and buds for it."

"Okay." Lin Zhao stroked the little monkey's long tail, her eyes crinkling with delight. She really liked this well-behaved and clever little cutie.

Before they knew it, it was afternoon, and the time they had agreed upon with Yun Jian was drawing ever closer.

Lin Zhao belatedly became worried, "Gu Chenghuai, what if Jingmo and Guangbai don't want to come with us?"

"Do you think it's possible?" Gu Chenghuai smiled, his voice patient. "They can't make a living in the capital. If someone comes to them and they can be with their father, they'll only be happy. Those two kids are smart; they won't refuse to come with us."

To put it bluntly, the two Meng brothers had no choice.

"That's true." Lin Zhao retied her braids and took her lover and child to the station to pick them up.

On the train.

The closer they got to their destination, the more nervous Meng Jingmo became, her face tense.

He didn't know if his decision to run away with his younger brother was the right one. He hoped that fate would smile upon them again. He asked for nothing more than to see his father. He would be willing to eat wild vegetables for every meal just to see his father.