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

Chapter 153 "Riding the Wind, One Can Fly"

Meng Jingmo said sensibly, "I will follow my uncle and aunt's arrangements."

Lin Shichang rubbed his greasy head, then turned around, picked Meng Guangbai up, and put him on his shoulders to ride like a horse.

Little Bai was a little scared, her little body stiffened. When she saw her brother smiling at her, she wasn't so nervous anymore. She hugged her uncle's head, looking around. Before long, her mouth opened into a sweet smile.

Dad used to let him ride a big horse too!

The state-run restaurant was about to close, and there wasn't much food left. Lin Zhao and the others grabbed a quick bite and headed towards the Harvest Brigade.

Lin Zhao, who was used to riding a bicycle, felt his legs ache after walking only two miles. Feeling sorry for his older brother's arduous commute, he said, "Brother, shouldn't we buy a bicycle? It's too hard for you to walk to and from work. It's okay now that it's hot, but what will you do when it gets cold?"

"That's the plan," Lin Shichang said, feeling a warmth in his heart. "We're looking for bicycle tickets, and we'll buy them as soon as we get them."

Gu Chenghuai offered, "I'll go back to the unit and inquire. If I have any, I'll send it back."

Lin Shih-chang was unwilling to take advantage of his brother-in-law and said directly, "I'll pay for it. If you don't want the money, then I won't take it."

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts; exchanging a bicycle involves a favor, and he wouldn't accept it for nothing.

Gu Chenghuai knew his brother-in-law's temperament, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes. "Listen to your brother, you can give it to Zhaozhao."

"Okay," Lin Shichang replied with a smile.

He wouldn't let his younger sister suffer.

He might not have had this confidence before, but now he has plenty of it.

"Big brother, are you getting used to work?" Lin Zhao asked casually.

"I'm used to it. What's there to be unaccustomed to? It's much easier than working in the fields." Lin Shichang felt it was no wonder everyone wanted to be a worker. It was indeed good. Not only did they get paid, but they also received invoices, and there were other gifts during holidays. They had holidays every month, and overtime pay. Unlike farmers, who toil all year round and don't earn much money, they can't even fill their stomachs.

The Lin family was considered well-off, but they didn't live a very comfortable life.

There are many things that are not suitable to take out.

"If you have the chance, learn some technical skills," Lin Zhao suggested.

The warehouse job is decent right now, but there's not much room for advancement. But if you learn a skill, it'll be a different story; you'll be able to find work in the future.

Lin Shichang understood. "I know. Don't worry, I went to see my uncle this morning and asked him for a few books. I plan to study more."

"I didn't have the opportunity before, but now that the opportunity is right in front of me, if I don't work hard, I'll be hopeless."

He looked at Lin Zhao and said, "Don't worry, little sister, I won't waste the opportunity you've given me."

Lin Zhao didn't waste any more words. "It's good that you know what's going on, brother. There's no need for me to say anything more."

See? No wonder he's her older brother.

It's just a matter of missing an opportunity.

One can fly by riding the wind.

Lin Shichang gently patted Zhao Zhao's head. "It's not unnecessary. I know how you feel."

He was extremely ashamed! As the eldest son in the family, he should have set a good example for his younger siblings, but he still had to rely on his sister to get into the city!
Lin Zhao had no idea what his elder brother was thinking; if he did, he would surely laugh at him for overthinking things.

To get a job, you have to consider many things, such as being well-informed, having the leverage that the job seller wants, and of course, most importantly... you have to have luck!
Amidst laughter and chatter, we returned to the Harvest Brigade.

It was already dark by then.

There was no one left at the village entrance.

As I walked into the village, I didn't see anyone. I passed a few houses and heard women scolding their children very loudly.

The twins clung to Gu Chenghuai, fast asleep.

Gu Chenghuai took the two little ones back to their house, and didn't forget to wet a towel, wipe them down, and change their clothes.

He had just stepped out of the room when he saw his mother coming out of the main house. The old mother was all smiles. "Third son, you're back! Was the journey safe? Where are your wife and the four kids?"

She was worried because she hadn't seen her four grandchildren.

I haven't slept well these days.

I wanted to go into the third room to take a look, but I knew that the third son's wife didn't like others entering her room, so I didn't go in.

Gu Chenghuai replied, "Everything went smoothly. Qianbao and Yaobao are asleep. Yubao and Hengbao went to find Libao. Zhaozhao is outside talking to my brother-in-law. She'll be back in a bit."

"Zhao Zhao's older brother is here?" Gu's mother was taken aback and glared at her son. "Why didn't you invite him in?"

"..."

Gu Chenghuai was silent for a moment, then said, "Mother, rest. I'll go take a look."

I'll tell my parents about the Meng family later. When I return to the army, Zhao Zhao will be going to work, and someone in the brigade will need to look after Meng Jiusi. His parents have a lot of prestige in the brigade, so it's appropriate to entrust them with this task.

As for the others, let's leave that aside for now.

Mother Gu snorted coldly and turned to look at Yu Bao and Heng Bao.

Before even entering the main room, two exclamations were heard.

"What is this?! A little monkey!! Yu Bao Heng Bao, where did this come from?" Tie Dan (Gu Zhixing)'s excited voice rang out.

"Wow...!" Little Li Bao exclaimed softly, her voice gentle, "Yu Bao, Heng Bao, is this your new friend?"

"That's right!" Hengbao answered loudly, gently touching the little golden monkey's tail with such tenderness, completely unlike his usual boisterous manner.

Yu Bao said, "He's a new member of our Gu family! Just like Big Yellow Amber."

The family has two loyal dogs. Gu Chenghuai trained them like military dogs, and now they are becoming increasingly intelligent. They know that their owner doesn't allow them into the house, so they wait at the door.

Then you'll hear your little master calling your name.

Amber stretched out her front paws, lifted the bamboo curtain, entered the house, stood at the door, tilted her head to look at Yubao, and barked a few times in a babyish voice.

Little master, why do you call me "woof woof"?

Huang Xiulan was mending clothes nearby when she saw the little dog at the door and laughed, "This dog is really smart."

Hengbao said proudly, "My dad trained me, and he's really good at it."

Behind Gu Chenghuai's back, he's incredibly sweet-talking. If his father were around, he'd be even more prone to going against people—that's the kind of boy who says one thing but does another.

"Yes, yes, your dad is the best." Gu's mother smiled broadly. She looked at her two grandsons and saw that the twins' little faces were rosy and full of energy. She knew that they had a great time. But she still asked, "My two darlings, tell Grandma where you went?"

Before her grandson could speak, she said with emotion, "I'm so old and I've never even left our commune, but you two are so young and have already been to the provincial capital!"

Yu Bao said sensibly, "When I grow up, I'll take Grandma to the provincial capital, to the capital, to see the Great Wall, and to watch the raising of the national flag..."

These were all promises Lin Zhao made to him, which he then extended to Gu's mother.

Deeply moved, Gu's mother hugged Yu Bao and cried out that he was her precious son.

“Oh, my filial grandson, I’m waiting for you to take me there. If I could go to the provincial capital or the capital, my life would be worth it.”

Hengbao wanted to make a name for himself, so he jumped into his mother's arms and waved his little arms, "Grandma, when I grow up I'm going to buy a big car, and then I'll take the whole family to play. We can go wherever you want."

"My dear baby..." Gu's mother's cheerful voice was tinged with affection.

Next, the twins took turns sharing their experiences in the provincial capital.

While everyone was enjoying themselves, at the foot of the mountain, Meng Jiusi met his two sons.

Seemingly not expecting it, upon seeing Jingmo and Guangbai, he froze on the spot, a bitter expression on his face.

Another dream...?
The idea had just formed in my mind.

"Dad!" Xiao Jingmo ran over quickly, hugged her father tightly around the waist, tears streaming down her face, her voice full of grievance, "Dad, I've finally found you! You can't leave us again!"

Meng Jiusi stared blankly down, touching her son's head. It was warm, and his hair felt prickly. It was... his Jingmo.

"Mo Mo?" Jing Mo nodded in her father's arms, her arms tightly wrapped around Meng Jiu Si, tears streaming down her face like a tap turned on, her eyes soon red and her eyelids swollen.

"It's me! I've come to find you! Waaah!"

Meng Jiusi's current appearance is not as glamorous as it was in the capital. Four-year-old Xiaobai stared at him blankly for a few moments. After confirming that this was her father, she first let out a loud cry and then staggered and ran towards him.

"dad……"

Meng Jiusi stepped forward, picked up his youngest son, and hugged his eldest son into his arms.

One question after another was raised.

"How did you get here?"

How have you been these days?

"Why do you guys look so much thinner? Haven't you eaten? Didn't I leave you some money and coupons?"

"What happened to Mo Mo's face? Who hit you?"

……

Listening to her father's words, Xiaobai hugged Meng Jiusi's neck as if seeking a safe haven, but kept complaining.

“My brother and I had no food. My maternal grandmother, uncle, and Jinbao beat my brother and me, but my mother did nothing.”

The child's voice was soft, and every word he uttered was filled with unspeakable grievances.

"Jinbao took over my brother's and my room. He wouldn't let us sleep in the bed, nor would he let us eat. He threw steamed buns on the floor and made my brother and me pick them up..."

These were all things he had just experienced, and Xiao Guangbai remembered them very clearly. He had been thinking about telling his father about them the whole way, so he was speaking very fluently now.

Hearing these words, Meng Jiusi's face remained cold, but he was so angry that he trembled all over, his teeth chattering.

Obviously.

He was already furious.

The Yuan family!
The Yuan family!!!

Meng Jiusi's eyes were bloodshot, filled with hatred.

Because he was an unknown father and married a girl from a big city, he never mistreated the Yuan family. Every year, he would send generous gifts, hoping that if something happened to him, the Yuan family would give their two sons a meal out of consideration for him as a good son-in-law. He never expected that the Yuan family would treat Momo and Xiaobai like this after he had only been gone for a short time!

Are they still family?

Meng Jiusi felt heartbroken.

His eyes were full of heartache. "Dad has made you suffer."

Xiao Jingmo sniffed, her expression stubborn, "As long as I'm with Dad, even wild vegetables don't taste bitter."

Meng Jiusi raised the child, and he knew that Momo was telling the truth.

He bent down and rubbed his son's head, ignoring the smell of the spiky hair, and said with satisfaction, "Thank you for taking care of your little brother, Momo. You are Dad's pride."

Meng Jiusi never received fatherly love growing up, and in the process of raising her sons, she gave them everything she lacked.

Xiao Jingmo handed the tattered, patched bundle she was carrying to Meng Jiusi.

He said earnestly, "Dad, this is the money I brought, and the ancestral needle that my great-grandfather gave me. It's all for you."

Meng Jiusi accepted it with delight.

Open the package.

I first looked at the set of acupuncture needles.

His expression softened slightly, and he smiled, "I didn't expect you to actually save it. Your great-grandfather will definitely be happy."

My gaze shifted, and I saw money.

There was nothing else besides money.

"You're carrying so much money with you!" Meng Jiusi was terrified, her face turning pale. "You're so young, this is too dangerous!"

Xiao Jingmo tugged at the clothes she and her brother were wearing. "Dad, my brother and I look like little beggars. I put the money in a tattered bag, but nobody paid any attention to me along the way."

"That's because you're still young. No one would have thought you were carrying so much money. If people found out, you'd be in danger!" Meng Jiusi wasn't comforted. Her heart was pounding wildly. The thought of her two sons being targeted by bad guys made her restless.

Xiao Jingmo is both bold and meticulous; he has considered all the things his father is worried about.

“I know, it’s because I’m small and dressed in rags that I dare to bring money out.” He stood on tiptoe to pat his father’s chest, reassuring him earnestly, “Dad has told me so many stories, I know them all.”

Meng Jiusi sighed, "You, thank goodness you're alright, otherwise what would I have done?"

Hearing the father and son's conversation, Lin Zhao and her older brother exchanged a glance. Neither of them had expected that the tattered bundle was full of money.

Lin Zhao smiled, his eyes full of admiration. "Mo Mo is really bold, but it was indeed unexpected. I didn't even see the problem."

He was completely at ease the whole way; who would have thought that the ragged little boy was carrying a "gold brick" in his arms?

What a clever little devil.

After finishing speaking with his two sons, Meng Jiusi walked towards Lin Zhao and said, "Zhao Zhao, thank you."

"Fourth Brother, you're my own fourth brother, why are you being so polite? We're family, and family doesn't need to be so formal." Lin Zhao's face was full of disapproval.

"Okay, I won't say anything more." Meng Jiusi's brows were filled with a cheerful smile.

Take out the ancestral acupuncture needles.

He stuffed the tattered bag full of money into Lin Zhao's hand.

"Take this money."

Lin Zhao was taken aback, and hurriedly tried to return the money, saying, "What would I do with this money...?"

Meng Jiusi pressed her hand down, interrupting Lin Zhao and using her own words to shut her up, "We're family, so let's not talk like strangers."

Lin Zhao: "..."

“Zhao Zhao, my current situation…” Meng Jiusi paused slightly, the unspoken words left unsaid.

“I have no use for money, and keeping it will only cause trouble. It might get taken away one day. I might as well give it to you. You have given me so much, and I feel uneasy if I can't repay you. Keep half of this money, and give the other half to my parents. Tell them it is my filial piety as their son, and please make sure they accept it.”

Xiao Jingmo saw this scene but remained silent.

The money belongs to Dad, and Dad can give it to whomever he wants.

It's much better to give it to my aunt than to the Yuan family!
No, no, the Yuan family is not worthy to be compared to his aunt!
Seeing that Lin Zhao was about to say something, Meng Jiusi said with a serious expression, "If you don't accept it, it means you don't truly acknowledge me as your fourth brother."

Having said all that, what else could Lin Zhao say?

She didn't mind at all, and tucked the dirty, old cloth bag under her arm.

A light, crisp voice: "I'll take it!"

Lin Zhao's eyes were clear and bright as she chuckled, "With so much money, it would be foolish not to accept it."

"I made a fortune on this trip. Not only did I broaden my horizons, but I also made so much money for free. Who is as lucky as me?"

Meng Jiusi smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."

Lin Zhao's expression softened. "For our parents, it's more precious for Fourth Brother to call them 'Father' and 'Mother' sooner than to give them money."

Meng Jiusi looked helpless. He had called out to his parents countless times in his heart, but... he just wasn't used to it yet.

He'll definitely be able to call out to his parents next time they come.

Lin Zhao sensed something, so she didn't bring it up again and casually changed the subject.

"Fourth Brother, what are your plans for Momo and Xiaobai?"