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

Chapter 195 "You Stole My Fiancée"

Lin Zhao kept an eye on the time, watching the hands slide to eight o'clock. "It's time."

Upon hearing this, Hengbao took out a handkerchief to wipe his fingers and tiptoed to reach the light cord.

There was a click.

light is on.

The courtyard became bright and airy.

The twins' expressions were hilarious. Da Meng's eyes were wide open, staring intently at the light bulb, and she couldn't come to her senses for a long time.

Lin Zhao pinched the two little ones' cheeks. "Didn't you see it in the provincial capital? Forgot? That's a lamp."

Qianbao nodded his little head, his expression returning to calm, "Yes, the light."

Yao Bao snuggled into her mother's arms, pointing her tender little finger at the lamp, "Touch, Bao wants to touch."

"No, you can't." Lin Zhao was very patient, regardless of whether she understood or not. "Electricity is dangerous. Children should stay far away from power lines and should not touch them with their hands."

These words were mainly spoken to the slightly older twins.

Yu Bao's cheeks were stained with red watermelon juice, and his expression was solemn and serious. "Yes, I know. I will take good care of my younger brother and sister."

"My good boy." Lin Zhao patted her son's head.

After finishing a slice of watermelon, the twins took the half they couldn't finish to the old house. To avoid running into Gu Xing'er, the two boys didn't forget to call out to Da Huang.

They were lucky; Gu Xing'er wasn't there, and only the elderly couple, the second wife's family, and Gu Qingzhou were in the old house.

"Grandpa, Grandma, my mom cut up a watermelon and asked us to bring it over." Hengbao's loud voice rang out as soon as he entered the yard.

When Gu's mother came out of the house, she saw that the twins had something in their hands, so she quickly stepped forward and took it from them.

"Oh dear, is it heavy? Don't make my grandson grow too heavy."

Yu Bao smiled sweetly, "I'm not tired. I have all the energy to deliver watermelon to Grandma."

Mother Gu couldn't stop smiling.

Her dear grandson.

There were many people in the old house, so each person got a slice of watermelon, and that was it. They could only taste the sweetness. They were very satisfied; with that bite of juicy and sweet watermelon, they would dream about it all night.

The watermelon rind wasn't wasted either; we'll use it to stir-fry tomorrow.

"Do you have electricity at home?" Gu Qingzhou took the watermelon, but didn't eat it right away. He let the twins take a bite first, but the two boys refused, so he ate it himself.

"I've got it!" Hengbao's eyes lit up. "My yard is super, super bright now, so I won't need to bring a kerosene lamp when I go out at night anymore."

“Yes, be careful with electricity. Don’t pull on the wires, understand?” Gu Qingzhou said.

"Uh-huh."

……

Lin Zhao wrote a letter to Gu Chenghuai informing him about the brigade being electrified.

Even though the child's father isn't home, he needs to know what's happening at home.

That day, after training, Gu Chenghuai went to the mail collection point as usual.

"Battalion Commander Gu, there's a letter for you."

The young officer's stern face melted like ice and snow, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes brimming with laughter.

"Thank you." He took the letter.

I didn't even feel like washing up; I went back to my dorm and tore open the letter.

He skimmed through the letter, getting a general idea of ​​what had happened at home, before taking a closer look. His long, strong fingertips touched the words on the paper, his cold eyes filled with tenderness.

Gu Chenghuai opened the drawer, took out a book, and found two photos tucked inside: one was a solo photo of Lin Zhao, and the other was a family photo.

A bright smile met his eyes, making the man's features appear even softer.

He misses his wife and their four children.

We still need to work hard; only through hard work can we give them a better life.

He said he would make sure Zhaozhao would never have to worry for the rest of her life.

Just as my finger touched the beauty's eye, several whistles suddenly sounded outside.

Gu Chenghuai quickly put the photos back, stuffed the book into the drawer, closed the drawer, and hurried out the door.

Sun Yeli arrived in a hurry, "Chenghuai, I have a mission."

"Walk."

Two tall figures walked further and further away into the sunlight.

Lin Zhao had no idea about any of this, and she was even less aware that she would not receive any letters from men for the next six months.

Time flies, and tomorrow will be Yuan Xiang's engagement day.

The twins had been looking forward to the banquet, and when Lin Zhao told them that she would take them there tomorrow, they jumped for joy.

"Mommy, I want to wear my little white shoes!" the loud-voiced boy shouted.

"...I want to wear a green short-sleeved shirt, black pants, and white sneakers, and I also want to wear a new hat." Yu Bao had already put together her outfit.

Qianbao didn't say anything, but walked back to the house with his short legs. He opened the closet, found a white and blue checkered short-sleeved shirt and blue and black shorts, and took out his white shoes and white socks from the shoe cabinet.

They carried them all and walked towards the yard.

The little dumpling has short arms and legs, and with so many things in his hands, they inevitably fall down, and he could trip over them at any moment.

Lin Zhao stepped forward to help, "Is this what you're going to wear tomorrow, Qianbao?"

The little one nodded a few times.

"Okay, I'll leave it for now and wear it tomorrow," Lin Zhao said softly.

Even babies under two years old know how to be vain.

Yao Bao's bright black and white eyes darted around as she rushed into the house, but Lin Zhao stopped her.

"I'll go with you to look for it." She was afraid the little guy would mess up the wardrobe.

We arrived at the children's room.

Yu Bao opened the wardrobe.

Yao Bao instructed Lin Zhao to fetch a pink dress, her soft, childlike voice saying, "That one."

It's okay to wear a skirt at noon now, but it will be cold in the morning and evening. Lin Zhao took off her yellow jacket and white stockings. "It will be cold, you need to wear two more layers. Is it alright to wear this on top?"

Yao Bao is a demanding little girl; you can't do without asking her opinion, or she'll throw a tantrum.

Hengbao praised, "My little sister looks beautiful in this. She's as pretty as a fairy, just like her mother."

When praising her younger sister, she didn't forget to praise her mother as well.

The emotional value provided was substantial, and Yao Bao didn't hesitate at all. She nodded, a sweet smile spreading across her fair and tender face.

Lin Zhao: It has to be my clever second son, who can cure his sister's dilemma with just a few words.

……

The next day.

Lin Zhao led the children, dressed neatly, towards the brigade where Yuan Xiang was.

All four children went, but they couldn't ride bicycles, so they had to walk.

Fortunately, the Lin family from the Dongfeng Brigade came to pick them up, so there were plenty of people to take care of the children.

Yao Bao tilted her little head up to look at her grandma, her face adorable and her big, bright black eyes calling out, "Grandma~~"

She opened her arms without ceremony.

"Yaobao still remembers me?" Song Xiwei picked up her granddaughter, feeling flattered and surprised. Usually, children this age would forget each other after just a few days.

“These kids all have good memories,” Lin Zhao said without any modesty.

Not seeing Chen Yu, she asked curiously, "Didn't my sister-in-law come?"

Lin Shichang replied, "Your sister-in-law is heavily pregnant and it's inconvenient for her to go out. She should just stay at home and go over after Xiangxiang's wedding."

He had barely finished speaking when he added, "The neighbors are helping to look after your sister-in-law."

Lin Zhao nodded.

Big Egg and the others were overjoyed to see the four cubs and pulled them along. With so many children, it was inevitable that they would make noise on the way, chattering away the whole way.

Xi Bao's eyes sparkled as she looked at Yu Bao and the others' new clothes, and she praised them, "Yu Bao, you all look so good today."

Erdan nodded, "It looks really good, and the little crossbody bag suits you perfectly. You look just like the little heroes in the movie." Xuanxuan smiled shyly, not falling behind, and added, "Yu Bao and Heng Bao are so good-looking. They look even better than the kids in the city in this outfit. I've never seen any kids better looking than you."

Zhengzheng was so overwhelmed by all these people that she didn't have much time left to praise them. But when she caught sight of the new hats on the four boys' heads, she quickly said, "Yubao, Hengbao, are your hats new? I've never seen them before. They look so good. You're as handsome as my grandpa."

In Zhengzheng's eyes, her grandfather was the most handsome person she had ever met. This handsomeness wasn't just about his face, but also his physique and demeanor.

After Lin's little brat's series of moves, not to mention the twins, even Lin Zhao was almost confused.

These are all talking.

Hengbao smiled, opened her bag, took out candy and gave it to her older brother and sister, her voice light and cheerful, "Big Egg Brother, Second Egg Brother..."

He called out a string of names and complained earnestly, "Eat candy! If it weren't for bringing you candy, my brother and I wouldn't have bothered carrying these bags. They're so heavy!"

Lin Zhao: “?”

Ok?
Are you carrying backpacks to get wedding candy for Li Bao and the others?

Big Egg took the candy, unwrapped it, and popped it into his mouth, his face full of gratitude. "Thanks! When my dad gets his salary, he'll buy us some candy, and we'll save some for you too."

“Yes, yes, I’ll save some for you.” Erdan chimed in, “Grandpa made some sweet fruit wine from the pomegranates in our yard. Kids can drink it. I’m saving it for you. Next time you come to Dongfeng Brigade, I’ll treat you to some.”

Upon hearing that it was alcohol, Yu Bao frowned. "My mother said that children shouldn't drink alcohol."

"What Grandpa made has no alcohol content, kids can drink it, we all drank it, you can ask your grandpa if you don't believe me," Erdan said confidently.

Yu Bao indeed went to ask Lin Heling.

Lin Heling's expression was gentle. "You and Hengbao can drink, so a little won't hurt. Qianbao and Yaobao are too young to drink."

Upon hearing this, the little girl, Yaobao, expressed great dissatisfaction, saying, "I want it, I want it."

Song Xiwei wanted to pat her little granddaughter's head, but seeing that her braids were neat and she was wearing a hat, she withdrew her hand and coaxed softly, "Okay, here you go, you can drink it."

Yao Bao smiled sweetly.

Lin Shichang looked down at Qianbao in his arms, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up. "Our Qianbao is so well-behaved, not making a fuss at all. I hope the one in your sister-in-law's belly is just as quiet and well-behaved."

Lin Zhao touched her son Qianbao's little hand and smiled proudly, "There's nothing I can do, being a well-behaved child is something you're born with. Qianbao was well-behaved when he was born, and his personality hasn't changed much as he's grown up."

"The child is still young, and we can't tell anything yet. We'll know what kind of person he is when he gets older. Don't speak too confidently." Song Xiwei couldn't help but pour cold water on his enthusiasm, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she spoke.

It wasn't that she was trying to hurt people.

But such a thing really exists.

For example, Zhao Zhao herself.

Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously, and couldn't connect it to herself. She shook Qianbao's hand and said gently, "Qianbao won't. My Qianbao is the best-behaved. Children who love to read won't cause trouble, right?"

Qianbao's dark eyes sparkled as she nodded solemnly, "Yes!"

With her mother holding her hand, the little girl's smile never faded.

Amidst laughter and conversation, the group arrived at the brigade where the Yuan family lived.

The Lin family produced several workers, which was rare in the surrounding villages, making them distinguished guests of the Yuan family.

The Yuan family came to the door to greet us, smiling warmly.

"Aunt Xiangxiang and her uncle are here, come into the yard quickly..." Old Man Yuan's face was full of smiles.

People around were whispering.

"This is Xiangxiang's aunt. I heard that there are three workers in her family, and her daughter is a saleswoman at the supply and marketing cooperative. She can get all kinds of defective products. It was she who introduced Xiangxiang to her boyfriend in the city."

One of the people in the crowd said, "Hey, weren't there supposed to be three workers? Why are there only two?"

"Is something the matter?"

As they were talking, Aunt Song asked the same question.

"What about Shisheng?"

Song Xiwei replied, "They went to follow the car. They told us to bring the wedding gifts and to apologize to you, saying that they would be able to get time off for Xiangxiang's wedding."

Aunt Song knew that Shisheng had just joined the transportation team and was busy working on the trucks. He wanted to make a good impression so he could become a full-fledged employee as soon as possible.

"It's alright, it's alright, work is more important."

Now, everyone who had been secretly listening knew that Yuan Xiang's second cousin worked for the transportation team, and the person behind the steering wheel was no ordinary person; it was a golden opportunity.

In an instant, it became increasingly clear that the Huang family, by breaking off the engagement with Yuan Xiang, had lost both their wife and their money.

I heard that Huang Kang not only failed to get a permanent position, but he also lost his temporary job, and his relationship with his girlfriend in the city fell through. He had no choice but to go back to the village to earn work points.

All that effort for nothing, and nothing left behind, who can say it's not tragic?
Someone saw Huang Kang arrive and nudged the arm of the person next to them, saying, "Look over there, the Huang family boy is here."

"What's he doing here? Is he here to cause trouble? Xiangxiang and he broke off their engagement a long time ago. They're not related now. He wouldn't be thinking of ruining Xiangxiang's good time, would he?" The person who spoke was on good terms with Aunt Song. Upon seeing the Huang family, he hurried to Aunt Song to report them.

Aunt Song grinds her teeth.

"You shameless bastard! Dare to cause trouble? I'll scratch his pig face until it's covered in bruises!"

The woman who delivered the message stopped her, saying, "It's a wonderful day today, don't be impulsive."

She glared at Aunt Song and said, "I've noticed that ever since Xiangxiang found a good boyfriend, your temper has gotten worse and worse."

Aunt Song doesn't deny that she has a bad temper now. "My daughter suffered so much injustice at the hands of the Huang family. She finally found a good partner. I can't possibly greet the Huang family with a smile again."

"I didn't mean for you to greet me with a smile. What I meant was, let's not argue with the Huang family on Xiangxiang's big day."

Aunt Song: "Hmph."

Knowing she had a point, he said, "I'm not going to bother with them. If that family doesn't bother me, I won't even bother with them."

"Keep an eye on the Huang family for me. I'm afraid something might get in the way. If you do it well, I'll share half of today's leftovers with you," Aunt Song said reluctantly.

The food at the banquet was oily and greasy, so only close relatives could get a share.

The woman was overjoyed. "Great, it's settled then. I'll go keep an eye on things!"

After saying that, he rushed out and stared intently at the Huang family.

Huang Kang did indeed arrive.

He stood not far from the Yuan family's house, watching the lively scene at his ex-fiancée's home with a gloomy expression.

Seeing the respectable Lin family, his eyes were filled with gloom.

How come he didn't know the Yuan family had such relatives before?

Not long after Lin Zhao and the others arrived, Uncle Song's family also arrived, and they all came with their hands full, which amazed the whole village.

"Oh my, this is Xiangxiang's maternal uncle. I heard he's a high-ranking official in the city, and his wife and eldest son are both factory workers..."

"Wow, a family of four, with three workers? They must be living a very good life, eating meat every meal."

"Three workers, earning a hundred yuan a month, even a little bit of money between their fingers is enough for the Yuan family to eat and drink."

……

In the corner, the Huang family members' faces grew increasingly dark, and regret kept welling up in their hearts, making their chests ache with remorse.

With so many workers, if you cultivate good relationships, wouldn't that help your family find a job?
Thinking about this, one can't help but resent Huang Kang's ruthless actions. If everything had been discussed and agreed upon, they and the Yuan family... wouldn't have become enemies.

No one cares how much the Huang family regrets their actions.

The Yuan family was surrounded by people, and when the Li family arrived with large and small bags, the whole village became even more lively.

Li Song was very generous, preparing a lot of candy and handing it out to every child he saw, instantly winning them over.

Seeing that the large bundle on the back of her son-in-law's bicycle was about to be pulled off, Aunt Song rushed to help him out.

"Go away, take the candy and leave. Don't get so close, or the car won't be able to move." She smiled, and even though she was telling people to leave, neither the adults nor the children got angry.

"Xiangxiang's mother is like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law; the more she looks at him, the more pleasing he becomes," someone joked.

Aunt Song didn't deny it; she was very satisfied with her son-in-law. He was good-looking, hardworking, had a job, and most importantly, he was good to her daughter.

They are truly excellent, as expected of those nurtured by the nation.

After greeting her son-in-law, she didn't forget Li Fen and her sister.

Their attitude was warm and natural.

"...Hurry into the courtyard, Zhao Zhao is in the west room." Aunt Song knew that Li Fen knew Zhao Zhao, so she told her where Lin Zhao was.

Sure enough, Li Fen's smile became even more genuine. She gave Li Song a look, then pulled the girl along to find Lin Zhao.

Huang Kang found Li Song's smile irritating, his mind suddenly went blank, and he rushed to him.

His face was pale, and his words were filled with anger, "...You stole my fiancée!"

(End of this chapter)