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

Chapter 155 "My Child..."

Gu Chenghuai smiled and left the main house.

Return to the room where the third wife is located.

Lin Zhao was applying makeup when she heard footsteps and turned around.

What did your parents say?

Gu Chenghuai sat down on the stool next to his wife, his deep black eyes falling on her with a smile in them, his deep voice unhurried, "I agree, you can rest assured about Fourth Brother."

Lin Zhao knew that her parents-in-law were both considerate and meticulous people, so she trusted them completely.

Her brows relaxed, and her dark, clear eyes overflowed with laughter, completely putting her mind at ease.

"Your parents must be very surprised."

Gu Chenghuai smiled and shook his head, thinking of his parents' calm demeanor.

"It's not unexpected. My parents are very calm and don't think my fourth brother is a problem. As you know, Mr. Qiao has been kind to my father, and he has always taken good care of the people at the foot of the mountain. Now that there is someone else who needs special care, it's nothing to him."

Lin Zhao remembered her in-laws' kindness, thinking, "As long as my parents don't find it troublesome."

"Where are Yu Bao and Heng Bao?" Gu Chenghuai asked casually when he didn't see the twins on the bed.

"They wanted Xiao Jin to sleep in the bed, but I wouldn't let them. They grabbed each other's hands, took their little pillows, and went to find Qing Zhou." Lin Zhao couldn't help but chuckle as she thought of the two boys arguing their case, only to fail and look at each other with long faces.

Gu Chenghuai ignored it, saying, "Let them be."

It would be better if those two brats didn't bother Zhaozhao.

Taking care of four children is very hard work, but with Qingzhou's help, my wife can save half the trouble.

The house next door.

The twins showered their uncle with compliments, making him smile from ear to ear, and successfully secured the bed for Xiao Jin.

The baby golden monkey nestled on Yu Bao's head, its tail resting on Heng Bao's head; all three cubs slept very sweetly.

Seeing that the two people and the monkey had taken over her bed, Gu Qingzhou shook her head helplessly and lay down on the side.

He wanted to ask Yu Bao and Heng Bao about things in the provincial capital, but seeing them yawning incessantly, he stopped talking, blew out the kerosene lamp on the table next to him, and closed his eyes to prepare for sleep.

same time.

The capital city, a residential building for family members.

Yuan Qin got home from working overtime and hadn't even sat down to rest when her wife urged her to cook. "Qin, hurry up and cook. I'm not feeling well. I lay down for a while this afternoon and haven't cooked yet. I'll have to trouble you."

It's rare for her to say nice things.

Yuan Qin hadn't seen her two sons for three days and three nights and was worried. She originally planned to grab a quick bite and then go out to look for her children.

Upon hearing his mother's words, he immediately forgot about Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai.

"Mom, are you feeling unwell? Are you alright?" she asked worriedly. "If you're really feeling unwell, I'll take you to the hospital."

Old Mrs. Yuan's eyes flickered.

It is speculated that Yuan Qin has a lot of money.

She said that even if Meng Jiusi didn't leave money for Yuan Qin, he wouldn't leave money for the two bastards.

Old Mrs. Yuan sighed, "We don't have any money at home. If we don't go to the doctor, we might as well just wait to die at home."

"Mother, don't say such hurtful things." Yuan Qin, being a dutiful daughter, quickly interrupted her mother, "I have money. I'll take you to the hospital tomorrow."

Old Mrs. Yuan was satisfied, and a moved expression appeared on her usually harsh old face.

Deliberately declining.

"Keep the money your son-in-law left you for your own survival. I wouldn't dare spend it. It's an old problem of mine, a ailment I developed when I gave birth to you. I'm used to it. It's alright, I can take it with me to my grave."

Yuan's sister-in-law pursed her lips beside her.

This might fool my naive older sister-in-law, but it wouldn't even fool Jinbao.

Everyone knows that my mother-in-law is stronger than an ox!

Yuan Qin believed it and looked ashamed.

"Mom, it's all my fault. Let me take you to the hospital to get checked out. Maybe you can get better. You can't stay sick like this forever."

She looked at her mother nervously, as if afraid of being rejected.

Old Mrs. Yuan stared at Yuan Qin for a long while, seemingly moved by her filial piety, and said with relief, "Alright, go and see her. I never thought I would enjoy my daughter's filial piety. I knew you were the most filial, even more so than your brother."

Yuan Qin was stunned, her heart trembling violently.

This is the first time.

She heard from Old Lady Yuan that she was better than her brother.

“You’re my own mother, of course I’ll be filial to you.” Yuan Qin’s face flushed with excitement. “Mom, wait a minute, I’ll go cook right away.”

As I was leaving, I saw my younger brother and sister-in-law.

Her face hardened, and for the first time, she adopted the demeanor of an elder sister-in-law, saying with displeasure, "Sister-in-law, why didn't you cook when you got back? What are we going to do if Mom goes hungry!"

"Come back first from now on, and don't forget to cook. Mom is getting old and can't go hungry."

After saying that, he grabbed his apron and went out the door.

Sister-in-law Yuan: ? ? What the hell...

Yuan's sister-in-law laughed in exasperation, muttering under her breath that she was an idiot, rolled her eyes, and swayed back into the house.

This sister-in-law is hopeless!

It's so stupid it's laughable.

Old Mrs. Yuan was very dissatisfied with Yuan Qin's unnecessary actions.

In her view, her daughter-in-law, who could give birth to a grandson, was far more useful than her, a married outsider.

Her son and daughter-in-law will be taking care of her in her old age. What is Yuan Qin to her? Once this house is in her hands, and she gets the money, they can marry her off and make another dowry.

As she busily worked on her abacus, Old Lady Yuan was in a very good mood.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

Yuan Qin appeared at the door and said hesitantly, "Mom, after I finish cooking, should I go find Jingmo and Guangbai? They're so young, I'm afraid something might happen to them."

Old Mrs. Yuan sneered inwardly.

She recalled a line from a play she had read before: "To be arrogant because of favoritism?"

Isn't Yuan Qin just taking advantage of being favored and becoming arrogant?

I just gave her a friendly look, and she dared to make demands!

"...Go ahead and look for them if you want. Those two bastards will have to kneel down and apologize to Jinbao if they want to get in this door." Old Mrs. Yuan deliberately made things difficult for him.

She wished the two brats of the Meng family would die outside.

If they die, this house will naturally become the Yuan family's property!
Yuan Qin didn't think that Old Lady Yuan was making things difficult; in her eyes, her mother was stubborn but soft-hearted.

She smiled and said, "Yes! I will teach my two children well."

After saying that, he happily went to cook.

The communal kitchen light was on, and someone was cooking; they were Meng's neighbors.

This family had received kindness from Meng Jiusi. After Meng Jiusi's accident, their attitude towards Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai remained unchanged. Although they dared not openly take care of them, they secretly gave them pastries.

Seeing Yuan Qin, the woman took advantage of the fact that no one was around and asked, "Where are Jingmo and Guangbai?"

Yuan Qin was taken aback, not expecting her neighbor to be willing to talk to her.

Since her husband's accident, her former close neighbors have all distanced themselves from her.

She was flattered.

"Those two boys threw a tantrum and ran off to the old factory. I'll go find them after I've finished cooking."

"...?"

The female neighbor looked at Yuan Qin as if she were a freak.

Her son hadn't shown up for a long time, yet she still had the mind to cook?!

Out of respect for Dr. Meng, the female neighbor advised again: "Once a woman gets married, her own family is what she should protect. As for her maternal family... if she has the ability, she should take care of them. If she doesn't, she should focus on living her own life first. What do you think?"

Yuan Qin smiled and nodded in agreement.

"you're right."

Just when the female neighbor thought she had taken it to heart, Yuan Qin continued, "It's tough being a woman, it's even tougher being a widow and orphan. My family moved here to help me and Jingmo Guangbai."

“My parents have only been here for a short time. The two kids aren’t used to it yet, but they’ll get used to it after a while.”

She smiled, imagining that her future days would be no different from when her husband was alive.

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The female neighbor looked on with a series of question marks above her head, her expression one of speechlessness and unease.

He glanced at Yuan Qin with a complicated expression, served the food, and left without saying a word.

It's so hard to persuade a suicidal person; she tried her best!
Yuan Qin watched her neighbor leave, then pursed her lips.

Her husband became a bad element, and she, a woman alone with two sons, was still bullied by everyone. Her family moved in, so if those people came again, at least she and her sons would have someone to rely on.

She is right!
After preparing the meal, Yuan Qin didn't even have time to eat before rushing off to find her two sons.

It wasn't found in the old factory building.

She assumed the child had gone to buy food, so she waited at the place where she had found Meng Jingmo and Meng Guangbai last time.

She waited and waited. The moon quietly rose, but she still didn't see her son.

Yuan Qin's engagement watch was "borrowed" and is now worn on her younger brother's and sister-in-law's wrists.

I don't know what time it is.

She felt a chill run down her spine.

They left the spot and began searching everywhere.

"Jingmo!"

"Guangbai!"

Yuan Qin searched and called out.

I searched all over the old houses, but didn't see a single stray cat.

She panicked completely, her face turning deathly pale.

I rushed home in a panic.

"Mom, have Jingmo and Guangbai returned yet?" Yuan Qin asked as soon as she entered the door.

The Yuan family was stunned.

What do you mean?
Were those two bastards dead?
Yuan Qin was covered in sweat from running. Before Old Lady Yuan and the others could speak, she pushed open the doors of the two rooms and searched them one by one, but she couldn't find her two sons.

She stood there blankly, as if she had lost her soul. Her legs gave way, and she sat down on the ground with a thud, tears streaming down her face.

"Mom, Jingmo and Guangbai are missing!" Yuan Qin cried in despair. "I can't find them. Could they...could they have been kidnapped by human traffickers?"

Very loud sound.

The tenement building wasn't soundproof, and Yuan Qin's voice could be heard in the two houses on either side.

Those who had received help from Meng Jiusi rushed out of their homes and banged on the door.

"Comrade Yuan, is everything alright?" someone asked on his behalf.

In fact, nobody wants to deal with the Yuan family. They are a terrible family. The old man is unkind, and that Jinbao is domineering. They are really not likable.

Thinking of Dr. Meng's compassionate heart, the group couldn't bear it and, suppressing their impatience, knocked on the door.

Yuan Qin suddenly stood up and ran over to open the door.

His bloodshot eyes stared at his neighbors.

The tone is urgent.

Have you seen Jingmo and Guangbai?

The man who spoke pondered for a moment, realizing that he hadn't seen the two children from the Meng family for quite some time. His expression changed slightly. "Did Jingmo and Guangbai come back last night?"

The Yuan family members remained hidden and did not show themselves.

Only Yuan Qin faced the questioning from her neighbors.

She felt guilty and ashamed, tears streaming down her face, "...No."

“Jingmo and Guangbai didn’t want to come home with me. I left the door open for them for several nights, but I didn’t see them. They must have been sleeping in the old factory building.”

Several neighbors were dumbfounded.

Is this my mother?
grass.

You idiot!
Yuan Qin continued speaking.

“I think Jingmo and Guangbai need time to think things over. I haven’t dared to go to them these past two days; they don’t want to see me.” She looked aggrieved, feeling that her son didn’t understand her, and her expression showed a hint of resentment.

The neighbors were speechless.

That's what I said.

What, are you going to give me a little red flower for being "understanding"?!
It's like their brain was kicked by a donkey from the production team!

"I went to look for them tonight, I searched everywhere, but I couldn't find them. My Jingmo, my Guangbai!" Yuan Qin could only cry, she didn't care about anything else.

"Aren't you afraid they'll go hungry?" The female neighbor, unable to bear it any longer, was furious.

Yuan Qin paused in her sobbing, but didn't forget to explain, "They have money."

After she finished speaking, she started crying again.

The neighbors were about to have their heads explode from listening to those continuous wailing sounds.

I'm crying.

Old Mrs. Yuan is not dead!

No one wanted to talk to Yuan Qin, but the man who spoke first said, "Jingmo and Guangbai are children we've watched grow up. We can't just leave them to their own devices if something happens to them. Anyone who cares... come with me and search around."

Everyone present had received great kindness from Dr. Meng and remembered him; almost everyone came out of their way.

—Go find the Meng brothers.

Someone went to find the Meng family.

Someone went to the hospital where Meng Jiusi used to work.

Someone went to the factory where Yuan Qin worked.

Some people went to the entrances of state-run restaurants, cinemas, and state-run stores...

We've searched everywhere we can.

I searched until the middle of the night.

No one saw the two familiar figures.

A group of people met at the entrance of the family dormitory building and all shook their heads.

"Not at the hospital."

"The factory doesn't have any."

"The Meng family said they haven't seen Jingmo and Guangbai in a long time, and also said... Jingmo and Guangbai have nothing to do with them, so don't bother them in the future."

Those who heard this sighed.

What's wrong with the world!
How can family members who were getting along so well suddenly turn against each other?

It's good to protect yourself, but there's no need to be so heartless.

The last person appeared, running, drenched in sweat. He wiped his forehead, shook the sweat from his palms, and panted heavily.

"There are no state-run restaurants. Nor are they near the movie theater, and there's no one at the state-run stores either."

"My child...!" Yuan Qin cried heartbrokenly, her vision blurred, and she collapsed to the ground.

"..."

The two women who helped search for her lifted her up and took her back to the Meng family.

The men ignored it.

Nobody likes a woman who prioritizes her brother's needs above all else!
Dr. Meng is such a good person, it's a pity he has such a wife!
I've searched everywhere I could think of, but there's nowhere left to look.

The people present looked at each other.

The atmosphere became slightly tense.

"Could it be that Jingmo and Guangbai went... to see Dr. Meng?" someone boldly speculated.

"Hiss!" The person next to him gasped. "No way!"

One of the young men suddenly remembered something. "I think my grandma mentioned that a few days ago she saw Jingmo and Guangbai leaving with a man and a tattered cloth bag."

"What?" the man who offered to help find the person exclaimed.

In just a few seconds, all sorts of guesses flashed through his mind.

It's all bad.

"Go find your grandma!"

Young man: "My grandma is asleep."

"Stop sleeping, let's get down to business."

"oh oh."

The group arrived at the young man's home.

His words were confirmed—

Jingmo and Guangbai did indeed leave with a man.

and.

They volunteered.

He was also polite and said goodbye to the elderly person.

"Who do you think that person could be? Could it be someone Dr. Meng treated? Did he know that Jingmo and Guangbai were having a hard time and took them away?"

Everyone present hoped that this would be the case.

"Sigh, I hope so. Everyone's gone, let's all go home, we have to go to work tomorrow morning."

"Let's go home, I'm exhausted after a long day at work!"

The crowd dispersed.

Back home, each family engaged in another round of speculation, wishing the Meng brothers good luck, then cursing the Yuan family, calling Yuan Qin a clueless person and advising people to stay away from those who are not clear-headed.

(End of this chapter)