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

Chapter 157 "Moving to a New Home"

"That's fine." Gu Chenghuai nodded.

He smiled, his cold face melting like ice and snow, "That was the original plan, to move as soon as I got back."

"You don't like old houses having too many people, so why don't we move this afternoon?"

Zhao Zhao likes a simple life. She's fine staying in the old house for a short time, but she'll feel uncomfortable if she stays there for too long.

Lin Zhao glanced away, slightly uncomfortable. "It's not that I don't like it, it's just that the old house... is quite nice."

Gu Chenghuai bent down, his head lowered, his dark eyes locking onto hers, his smile deepening. "It's quite nice, but not as nice as home, is it?"

Lin Zhao reached out and pushed him, feigning annoyance, "...You're so annoying."

Gu Chenghuai held the soft hand in his palm and said gently, "I'll make you longevity noodles when we move in."

He knew that in the past, when Zhao Zhao celebrated her birthday, her father-in-law would make her longevity noodles, a single white noodle topped with scallions, green vegetables, and a poached egg.

My father-in-law isn't here this year, so he's doing it.

Lin Zhao laughed, "You can do it?"

"I've consulted with Mother," Gu Chenghuai said honestly. "It might not be as good as Father's, but you'll have to make do. I'll go ask Father for advice later."

The first part of the sentence refers to the mother, while the second part refers to the father-in-law.

"Okay." Lin Zhao felt warm inside, and her smile was especially beautiful. "If it doesn't taste good, your son can have it."

Gu Chenghuai's laughter was deep and pleasant, his chest trembling, and his eyes were exceptionally gentle as he looked at his wife. "Okay, if it's not good, let our son eat it."

Lin Zhao's cheeks flushed under his gaze. Strange, they'd been married for years, why was she so embarrassed?

It's all because this person's smile is too beautiful.

She pushed Gu Chenghuai forward, muttering to herself, "Since we're moving, let's move quickly and not dawdle. We also need to move Dahuang and Hu Po's nest over."

Gu Chenghuai used Lin Zhao's strength to walk out.

Wang Chunhua went to the door to pick scallions and saw the affectionate young couple. She smiled and said, "Yu Bao's mother, I see your yard is all built. When are you planning to move back?"

Lin Zhao smiled, "We'll move in this afternoon."

"Oh my, so fast! Dazhuang has been looking forward to Yubao and Hengbao moving in. If you need any help, just call me." Wang Chunhua said enthusiastically. Women in the countryside love to gossip, but most of them are also kind-hearted. They never hesitate to lend a hand when their neighbors need help.

"Thank you, Aunt Wang, we have enough people." Lin Zhao thanked her kind neighbor.

Wang Chunhua thought that there were so many people at the Gu family's old house, it was only natural that they didn't need help, so she quickly said, "That's enough."

She picked two scallions, smiled at them, and turned to go inside.

Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai returned to Old Gu's place and talked about moving back to the new courtyard.

"When are you moving?" Gu's mother was reluctant. The two families lived not far apart, but it wouldn't be as convenient for the four children as it is now.

The rest of the Gu family were even more reluctant to part with him.

The third son's wife (the third aunt) lived in the old house, where they could eat meat every few days, and refined rice and flour every few days. But now that the third son's family has moved away, they can only eat sweet potato rice.

uncomfortable.

"The new house doesn't smell anymore, so we plan to move in today." Gu Chenghuai's handsome face was calm and composed.

"So urgent?" Gu's mother blurted out.

This isn't the first time the third family has moved out of the old house; they are somewhat reluctant, but it's much better than the family division a few years ago.

She quickly realized what was going on and said, "You have a lot of stuff in your house. Just let me know when you're going to start moving, and everyone in the family will come to help."

Gu Chenghuai did not refuse. They were family, and being too formal would make his mother feel that they were becoming estranged from the old house.

"We'll move after we finish eating."

Mother Gu said, "Okay!"

The move had just been finalized when Yu Bao and Heng Bao ran into the yard and came back for dinner.

"Grandma, is the food ready? Your precious grandson is hungry!" Hengbao, with his long beak, shouted loudly.

Mother Gu's face was full of smiles, "Alright, alright."

After saying this, he led his eldest son's wife and his second son's wife into the kitchen to serve the food.

The adults were busy with their own things, while the grandchildren, who were also busy with their own families, cast envious glances at the twins.

"Yu Bao, Heng Bao, you're going to have your own rooms, brick houses no less! Aren't you excited?" Xing Ye said enviously, pinching her twin cousins' cheeks playfully.

These two days are truly wonderful!

"!"

Yu Bao and Heng Bao's eyes sparkled brightly.

What? They're going to live in brick houses?

I couldn't contain the joy in my heart.

Yu Bao looked at Lin Zhao, her voice slightly raised and wavy, "Mommy, are we moving back now?"

“Yes, you’re moving back. From now on, the four of you will share a room. It’ll be your own room. Are you happy?” Lin Zhao smiled, her eyes crinkling.

Yu Bao's childish voice was crisp and clear, "Happy!"

Hengbao is a clingy little boy, and he's also more willing to express himself. With a furrowed brow, he said hesitantly, "Mommy, I want to sleep with you."

Lin Zhao shook her head with a smile on her face.

"You're all grown up now, you can't sleep with adults anymore."

Fearing that the clever twins might give her a hard time, the mother took a step back and said softly, "How about this, I'll go to your room every night and tell you stories. After you fall asleep, I'll go back to my own room, okay?"

Hengbao picked at his hands, his head slightly lowered.

He still wants to be held by his mother while he sleeps.

Yu Bao, quick-witted, tried to negotiate, "Mommy, can we sleep with you once every three days?"

Lin Zhao felt this frequency was a bit high, and said with a smile, "About once a week, on my day off."

Having four kids is easy, but taking care of them is still tiring.

Not wanting to tire his wife out, Gu Chenghuai chimed in, "Your mother needs to go to work and get a good night's sleep. The four of you are restless sleepers, kicking and fidgeting, and some of you even snore. It will disturb your mother..."

Hengbao was terrified and felt guilty.

Is it him who kicks people, moves around a lot, and snores softly?
Before her father could finish speaking, Yu Bao interrupted Gu Chenghuai with a serious little face: "Okay, one week it is, we can do it."

I can't let Mom not sleep well.

Hearing that he could sleep with his mother once a week, Hengbao was very satisfied, and his droopy eyebrows and eyes instantly brightened.

I'm so happy!

Iron Hammer couldn't bear to see the twins leave. He hugged Yu Bao and Heng Bao, his eyes almost brimming with tears. "Yu Bao, Heng Bao, I can't bear to part with you," he said, his voice trembling with emotion.

Yu Bao patted his best friend's shoulder like a little adult, "It's okay, you can sleep with us."

Iron Hammer's tearful expression froze, and his eyes, as if washed clean, became unusually bright, filled with expectation. "Is it okay?"

“Sure,” Yu Bao said. “You can sleep in the same bed with me, and we can cuddle with Xiao Jin while we sleep.”

Tiechui looked at Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai with even more anticipation, his hands clasped together, his small, dark face filled with sincere pleading, "Third Aunt, Third Uncle, is it alright?"

Lin Zhao nodded, "Sure, Li Bao can stay as long as she wants. Your third uncle and I are very happy to welcome her. But there's a condition: you need to get permission from your father and mother."

Upon hearing this, Little Hammer went to pester Gu Yuanshan and Huang Xiulan.

"Father, mother..."

Huang Xiulan laughed, "Go, go, go if you want to go. Since you like the third wife so much, why don't you just give yourself to your third uncle and aunt!"

In an instant, Little Hammer's eyes shone brighter than the sun, and he excitedly asked, "Will it work?"

"Give me to my third uncle and aunt!?"

That way he'll have countless candies too.

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Huang Xiulan: "..."

Huang Xiulan pinched her youngest son's cheek in anger, "You heartless little brat!"

The little boy with the hammer screamed as he was being squeezed.

He stammered, "...love, no, love?"

The question is whether it's feasible.

Huang Xiulan let go of her hand, glared at her son, and said, "Don't even think about it."

Little Hammer's eyes dimmed, and he looked at his mother accusingly, "Then you said you'd give me to my third uncle and aunt. You're an adult, how could you lie to a little kid like that? You're so mean!" Hengbao also snorted at his aunt like a cute little pig, while expressing his dissatisfaction: "Auntie is so mean!"

Even the sensible Yu Bao gave his aunt a resentful look and sighed with the precocious wisdom of a child.

"Pfft—" Zhao Liuniang couldn't help but burst out laughing, looking at her sister-in-law, "Sister-in-law, you can't make jokes like this anymore, the kids will take it seriously."

Three adorable five-year-olds nodded their little heads earnestly.

That's right.

They'll take it seriously.

After dinner, the three families went back to their room to pack up.

First roll up the bedding, then fold the clothes, and put the folded clothes into a wooden box.

The books were put into bamboo baskets.

There were still quite a few malted milk powder, candy, biscuits, and other snacks in the snack cabinet.

"Yu Bao, Heng Bao, there's still a lot of candy left here. Let's leave half for the old house, and I'll buy you new ones after you finish them, okay?" Lin Zhao negotiated with her son. "Children shouldn't eat too much candy, or their teeth will rot. If we leave this candy here, it will go bad, and that would be a waste."

Yu Bao had no objection, "Sure, keep half. Give it to my milk, let my milk share."

Lin Zhao thought her eldest son was really smart; he gave the most reasonable gift to Gu's mother, and it was also very worry-free.

He gave Yu Bao an appreciative look.

"Okay, we'll listen to Yu Bao."

Hengbao tugged at Lin Zhao's arm, her eagerness evident, "I'm willing to share too."

Lin Zhao gently rubbed her son's soft face, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

“Our Hengbao is also a generous child.”

Hengbao grinned foolishly.

Mother Gu was making cloth shoes for the younger members of the family. People in the countryside wear out shoes quickly, going through a new pair every few months. Women in every household make shoes whenever they have time, and the Gu family is no exception.

"Dong dong dong..."

There were several knocks on the door.

Upon hearing the knocking, Gu's mother knew it was her third son's wife.

Neither the eldest son's wife nor the second son's wife had the awareness to knock on the door.

"The door isn't closed," she called out.

Lin Zhao lifted the bamboo curtain and entered the room, placing the things she had brought with her on the wooden cabinet. "Mother, please accept these candies."

Mother Gu put down the half-finished insoles and got up to come over.

I was quite surprised to see all sorts of candies in the bamboo basket.

"What's this for? To save it for the four kids."

Lin Zhao smiled, "I'm saving these for them. These can't be kept for too long, they'll spoil. You keep them and give them to the children in the old house."

Since her daughter-in-law had said so, Gu's mother didn't stand on ceremony and said with a smile, "Alright, I'll accept it."

After delivering the candy, Lin Zhao didn't linger and went back to the third house to continue tidying up, taking about half an hour to finish.

Subsequently.

The entire Gu family was mobilized.

"I'm going to my second uncle's house to borrow a car!" Gu Qingzhou said, and jogged to her second uncle's house.

The children from the old house didn't wait for the carts; one by one, they picked up whatever they could carry and headed to the new courtyard of the third house.

"Yu Bao, Heng Bao, take what you're carrying to your room, the one with the bed." Lin Zhao was worried that the children would put their things in the yard and block the way, so she quickly reminded them as they were walking out.

"Okay," Hengbao said loudly.

He carried his little shoulder bag, and held in his arms small pillows—piled high with his brother and the twins—yet his short legs moved nimbly.

Under the watchful eyes of the entire village, a group of children arrived at the Gu family's new courtyard.

Yu Bao looked through each room and saw... a bed in the room on the left?

This bed is strange.

It has two levels on one side and a low wooden bed on the other, all connected together, which looks very novel.

There are no sharp corners; the wood is all polished smooth and rounded.

"Brother, this is a small ladder!?" Hengbao's loud voice rang out, "Just like the upper bunk on a train!"

He said happily, "Brother, I want to stay in the top bunk."

With her mother's encouragement, Yu Bao stopped always giving in to her younger siblings and started expressing her own thoughts.

The little boy looked at his younger brother and said, "Hengbao, I also want to sleep in the top bunk. Can we take turns?"

Hengbao is not domineering, and is especially generous to her older brother who shares the same mother.

She smiled like a little sun.

"sure."

“We came out of Mom’s belly together, so we’ll like the same things. I knew my brother liked the top bunk too.”

He pleaded with his brother, "Brother, can I stay here first?"

Yu Bao was happy to let her younger brother stay, saying, "Okay, you stay first, I'll stay tomorrow night."

"Okay."

At this moment, Xiao Jin jumped onto the wooden bed, climbed to the top bunk, inspected every corner, and finally slid down the slide on the far left.

Witnessing its operation, the children all gaped in astonishment.

"!!"

"Brother, you can slide down this!!" Hengbao leaned forward onto the slide, his eyes shining, and exclaimed, "Brother, we don't have to go down the small ladder to get out of bed, we can slide down here!"

Yu Bao knew this too, and blushed with excitement.

The twins' eyes sparkled.

Seeing this, the village children were extremely envious.

Yu Bao and Heng Bao have such a fun bed; none of them have such a fun bed.

The parents of twins are so wonderful!

Yuanbao also wanted a bed like that, so he asked Yubao, "Yubao, did your dad make this bed for you?"

“No, my dad can only do simple woodworking, not complicated woodworking.” Yu Bao smiled happily. “My dad had a carpenter make it for us, and my mom drew the blueprints.”

Yuanbao asked in confusion, "What are blueprints?"

Yu Bao thought his friend was a little clumsy, but he didn't mind. Touching his little bed, he explained in a clear voice, "The blueprint is just a drawing. My mom drew the shape of the bed and marked the dimensions. Grandpa the carpenter made it according to the blueprint, and that's how we got a new bed."

The little gold ingot seemed both confused and impressed.

I exclaimed in admiration.

“Yu Bao, my mother can’t draw blueprints. Can I borrow Aunt Lin’s blueprints? I want your bed too.”

Children don't feel embarrassed; they say whatever they think, displaying their innocent nature.

Yu Bao hesitated, "The blueprints belong to my mother. I need to ask my mother about them."

Yuanbao nodded emphatically, reminding his friend, "Don't forget!"

"Yes, I remember!"

After admiring the bed, the children looked at the wooden table placed by the window.

Natural wood color.

It's the right height for children, and it's very wide. There are several shelves on the left wall, but I don't know what they're for.

Tie Niu asked curiously, "Yu Bao, Heng Bao, what are these shelves for?"

Hengbao said excitedly, "I know, this is where we put comic books and picture books! We can also put our calligraphy practice books and notebooks here!"

A commotion arose outside the courtyard.

The men from the Gu family arrived, carrying the bed, and in one go, they entered the room on the right.

(End of this chapter)