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

Chapter 236 "I'm Used to It"

Those who were called out by Gu Chan felt their faces burning.

Feeling humiliated in front of so many people, he immediately retorted angrily, "How dare you speak to me like that? I'm your elder, is this how you talk to your elders..."

When Gu's mother came over and heard this, she rushed in and angrily shoved her.

"Who do you think you are, elder? Who are you trying to intimidate with your seniority!" She stood in front of Gu Chan, glaring at her fiercely.

"It's not my place to talk about what's rightfully my daughter's, let alone being called an elder... Bah!" Mother Gu spat. "Do you have any manners as an elder? My daughter doesn't have any elders who gossip behind people's backs!"

She went all out, and her voice was incredibly loud, enough to scare people into shrinking back.

When Gu's mother was young, she was shrewish. After her sons grew up, they became even more formidable, especially her third son, who became successful and stood tall and proud, never daring to mess with anyone.

She didn't lash out or bully anyone, but she wouldn't allow anyone to bully her own family members; she'd fight them to the death.

In the past, the third son's wife was immature, and because of her, Gu's mother was always arguing with the gossipy woman. If the arguments got heated, they would even tear each other's hair apart...

After that, Lin Zhao suddenly started taking control of the children.

After that, Gu's mother made no further mistakes and walked with a brisk pace.

Then it's Gu Chan's turn.

Wei Xiangdong was hospitalized while saving someone and his life hung by a thread. His wife borrowed money for his treatment.

because of this.

Some jealous people in the village gathered together to laugh at the Gu family, and said some really nasty things.

Who made Gu's mother so well-off?

With a respectable son and a dutiful daughter-in-law, and apart from the youngest daughter who had severed ties with the Gu family, there were no other troubles, and life was incredibly smooth.

Whenever something happens to the Gu family, certain people's shady thoughts will surface, as if watching Gu's mother make a fool of herself brings them even greater pleasure than Gu's mother.

Hearing Gu's mother's merciless words, the woman who was trying to morally blackmail Gu Chan began to break down.

Her face turned ashen, she gave a weak, feeble snort, and turned away.

Seeing her granddaughter return with firewood, she angrily scolded, "You've been here all day, and you've only gathered this little bit of firewood? Were you slacking off...?"

He cursed as he slapped the little girl's back with his large, fan-like hand.

The little girl was small and thin, carrying a load of firewood that was heavier than herself; it was heartbreaking to see.

Those who felt sorry for the child would have taken him in long ago; it's a pity he was born into such a family.

The little girl dodged, but still fell face-first to the ground, her nose hitting a stone, breaking the skin and causing blood to gush out. She cried loudly.

"Why are you crying? You're so clumsy, you can fall even when you're standing."

Seeing the child crying so hard, she became extremely annoyed and threatened, "You still have the energy to cry? If you cry again, you won't eat tonight!"

Upon hearing this, the little girl immediately stopped crying and wiped the blood from her face.

Her little body was twitching.

He carried firewood on his back and followed his grandmother.

This scene was witnessed by Gu's mother and others.

"What a tragedy!" Mother Gu was getting old, and with her family living a comfortable life, her heart was becoming softer and she couldn't bear to see this.

I'm used to it.

I still can't bear it.

Grandma Li sighed, "Who can say otherwise?"

They do value male offspring more, but they don't treat their daughters and granddaughters like animals.

Some people are truly ruthless and vicious.

Gu Chan looked at him with sympathy, but did nothing.

Such things happen in Fengshou Brigade, and they also do it in their brigade.

Even more so, this is the norm.

Families like the third brother's wife's family, who prefer daughters to sons, are extremely rare.

Her parents had never mistreated her, but she knew that they valued their son more.

Not surprisingly.

In the countryside, the more sons a family has, the more confident they feel. Sons represent labor, work, carry on the family line, and take care of their parents in their old age, so it's normal for them to be valued more.

This is a natural advantage.

Gu Chan is open-minded, so she never holds grudges. If you don't hold grudges, you won't make things difficult for yourself.

She took a deep breath. "Mom, let's go home. I still have something to discuss with my eldest and second sisters-in-law."

Gu's mother immediately knew what she was going to talk about.

"Yes, yes, let's get down to business first."

He glared at the gossipy woman who had dragged his daughter into the mess, then took Gu Chan and her two grandsons by the hand and led them home.

They walked very fast.

The two stones followed.

When they were still a few steps away from the Gu family home, Gu's mother asked about the important matter.

"A-Chan, is your job really settled?"

Gu Chan nodded, "It's really settled. I'll start work tomorrow."

Mother Gu beamed with joy, "Good, that's wonderful."

She held her daughter's hand, tears welling in her eyes, "I never imagined you would have such a bright future, it's wonderful."

Fearing that Gu Chancheng's heart might have changed, Gu's mother said sternly, "Achan, Xiangdong is good to you, you can't..."

He caught sight of two stones out of the corner of his eye and quickly swallowed his words.

She swallowed it back in time, but Gu Chan still understood the unspoken meaning in her mother's words.

"Mother!" She blushed with embarrassment and anger. "I'm not that kind of person."

"Xiang Dong gave me this job, if I... how can I face anyone?"

Gu's mother knew that Achan was a good-natured person and wouldn't do anything that would make people gossip about her. Knowing this, she still had to say what needed to be said beforehand.

"I know you're sensible. I'll say this upfront, so you'll understand."

She pulled Gu Chan to sit down, "My daughter will also be eating government-subsidized food from now on, I'm so happy for you."

"I never imagined this before," Gu's mother couldn't help but marvel at her daughter's good fortune.

Gu Chan smiled.

She would rather the man hadn't been hurt.

Although the doctor said that if she takes good care of herself, everything will be fine, she still worries until that day comes.

"Is Xiangdong in good health?" Gu's mother asked with concern.

"He's fine," Gu Chan said, though she was worried about her husband's unstable condition.

"When you went back to your parents' home, was your mother-in-law taking care of you?" Gu's mother asked again.

"Yes." Gu Chan nodded. "I should have come back a long time ago. I was worried about Xiang Dong and couldn't find the time, so I didn't come back. My mother-in-law came over today, so I left her here to look after her son for the night. I came back to take care of some business and will go back tomorrow morning..."

She joked, "Mother, is there a place for me and the two stones to live?"

Gu's mother gently patted her daughter's back, "What do you think?"

“When you got married, your father and I said that no matter how long you are married, if you want to come back, there will always be a place for you to stay at home.”

She still says the same thing now.

Hearing this, Gu Chan felt as if she had returned to the moment she left the house.

Father remained silent, his eyes reddening, while Mother's words of advice were filled with worry.
Her eyes turned slightly red.

"Mom, I remember, why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

When emotions run high, the voice is hoarse.

The little stone was confused and didn't understand.

"Mother?" he called out helplessly.

Gu's mother hugged her little grandson and said, "It's alright. Your mother is happy to have work. She'll be fine once she recovers."

Little Stone believed it and gave a shy smile.

Mother Gu led her grandson into the house to get some food. Lin Zhao gave the elderly couple a lot of things, but they couldn't bear to eat them all right away. They always liked to hoard them, sharing some with their grandchildren and grandsons.

Big Stone didn't follow; he went off running around with Bangbang and Lai Mei. (In the courtyard.)

Zhao Liuniang took back the money she had lent out, along with a packet of pastries.

She smiled broadly, "We're all family, no need to be so polite."

Even so, the way my sister-in-law acts makes me feel very comfortable.

Gu Chan said, "Of course, give Bangbang a few to eat."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Liuniang no longer stood on ceremony, "Alright, I'll accept it for them. When Bangbang and the others come back, I'll tell them that their aunt bought it for them."

After putting her things away in the house, Zhao Liuniang quickly came out again.

Sitting down next to Gu Chan, he asked casually, "Big sister, what are you doing at the cotton mill's canteen?"

Side dishes.

Zhao Liuniang slapped her thigh, "The side dishes are good."

Her eyes lit up. "Can I learn it secretly?"

Gu Chan choked.

"That's a bit too... direct." She had a somewhat amused and exasperated expression.

Zhao Liuniang moved a stool closer to Gu Chan, saying, "We're at home, and we're sisters-in-law. Who are you trying to impress by beating around the bush?"

That makes a lot of sense. Gu Chan said, “I can learn, not by stealing, but openly and honestly. The head chef knows the family that assigned me the job. The old gentleman greeted me, and the head chef suggested that I could watch him cook.”

I heard the head chef is very skilled; he used to work in a big restaurant and can cook everything.

"That's great!" Zhao Liuniang was a little jealous of her sister-in-law's luck, but luckily she was an optimistic person.

"No matter what skill it is, it's never a waste to learn it."

Gu Chan thought so too, and nodded in agreement, "I will study hard."

“I believe you.” Zhao Liuniang’s eyes were firm. “You are diligent and capable, you can do anything. As long as you have time, you can learn all the head chef’s special skills.”

Gu Chan lacked confidence and quickly waved her hand.

Before she could speak, Zhao Liuniang patted her shoulder heartily, "Have confidence. You can do it!"

Gu Chan smiled helplessly.

"Okay, I can."

Zhao Liuniang: "That's right."

Afterwards, Gu Chan went to repay the money owed to the eldest son's family.

With all foreign debt cleared, I feel completely relieved.

She left the main house; it was already dark, the stars were bright, and accompanied by the chirping of insects, she walked along the country lane, feeling particularly at ease.

Especially since Gu Chan had just experienced such a "blessing in disguise," her heart truly calmed down at this moment and in this place.

A bright light approached from afar.

"Big sister," Gu Yucheng's voice rang out.

Gu Chan quickened her pace and waved to him, "It's me, why are you out here?"

“You’re not home so late, your parents are worried and asked me to come and greet you,” Gu Yucheng said. “Hurry back, the two boys are still awake.”

"Why aren't you asleep yet? Have you been playing too much?" Gu Chan thought so. Big Stone, Little Stone, and Bangbang had lost track of time while playing.

Gu Yucheng: "I didn't play. I said I'd go to sleep as soon as you got home. The two of us brothers are worried about you."

Gu Chan felt a warmth in her heart, but said aloud, "I live in my own village, I know every ditch there, what's there to worry about?"

Gu Yucheng could tell she was being insincere, but he didn't expose her and just used his flashlight to light the way.

"Turn it off. The moon is so big, you can see the road. Don't use up all the electricity for Dad, or he'll scold you," Gu Chan said.

"It's nothing, Dad lent it to me on his own initiative." It's rare for his dad to be so generous.

"I'll buy batteries for Dad when I get my salary," Gu Chan said.

Gu Yucheng couldn't help but laugh, "I haven't even started work yet, and my first paycheck has already gone out."

"Yes, I don't feel bad at all when buying things for my family." Gu Chan's eyes were full of smiles.

She remembers all the kindness her family has shown her.

If it weren't for her brothers and sisters-in-law lending her money to help her pay for her treatment in time, her husband might have... If her husband were gone, their family would have collapsed, and she wouldn't have the promising future she has today.

Gu Yucheng knew his eldest sister well; she was a clear-headed person, so he didn't say much.

When the brother and sister returned home, the Stone Brothers were relieved to see their mother had returned safely and went to sleep.

……

The next day.

Fengshou Brigade held a village meeting.

Call everyone to gather at the threshing ground.

This wasn't a double harvest season, nor was it a grain distribution event. The villagers didn't know what was going on and were all a little suspicious.

On the way to the threshing ground, groups of three or five people whispered among themselves.

Even some of the educated youth couldn't help but speculate.

"Why did you suddenly call people to the threshing ground? I wonder what you want to talk about this time. It's so early, I'm exhausted. What's wrong with letting people sleep a little longer?!" Meng Xiaoying yawned and rubbed her lower back, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.

Wen Huaiyuan couldn't help but retort: ​​"It seems the brigade leader notified all commune members to come to the threshing ground immediately, without mentioning the educated youth. You don't have to go, but if you do go, don't talk nonsense. We've worked so hard to build a good relationship with the commune members, don't let us ruin it all."

He always spoke frankly, and the educated youth were used to it, as was Meng Xiaoying.

Being publicly singled out by Wen Huaiyuan like that was really hard for her to accept.

“…I didn’t say I wouldn’t go,” Meng Xiaoying said, feeling wronged.

It's true that I felt wronged, and it's also true that I dare not do it again.

He followed obediently, and no longer showed any reluctance on his face.

Wen Huaiyuan didn't care whether she was being sincere or not, and greeted the village aunties with great enthusiasm.

"Aunt Li, didn't you say that going to the threshing ground meant there was big news? Why are you suddenly calling us over? You're so well-informed, you know?"

Grandma Li shook her head and walked quickly. "How would I know? Don't ask around. Just wait until we get to the threshing ground and see for yourself."

Having not heard any news, Wen Huaiyuan didn't engage in any internal strife. He simply responded and happily headed towards the threshing ground.

His appearance changed many people's perception of educated youth.

Leaving aside troublemakers like Meng, Wen and Song were all quite good.

A group of people arrived at the threshing ground one after another and found a place to sit down.

The officers from the brigade headquarters came over.

The accountant was holding a large megaphone.

The captain took it, tried it, and there was sound; it wasn't like the previous temporary strikes.

His expression relaxed even more.

Hold the megaphone to your mouth and begin speaking.

"Fellow members, I have called you all here urgently today because I have an important announcement to make."

"This matter concerns the livelihood of the entire brigade, whether the brigade can develop sideline businesses to increase production and income, whether every household will have meat and candy on their New Year's table, and whether the children will have cotton-padded clothes to wear..."

He mentioned several "issues," which made the commune members so anxious that they wanted to take off their shoes and hit him. However, hitting the brigade leader would risk deducting their work points, so the commune members didn't dare to.

One of the bolder ones started to stir things up.

"Forget about that, get to the point! What do you want us to do?!"

"Exactly, exactly, it's making people anxious."

"Can you finish quickly? I didn't go to the toilet this morning, and I'm in a bit of a hurry."

……

Then we took turns saying our points.

The brigade's accountant, warehouse manager, and others all glanced helplessly at the back of the brigade leader's head.

He always complained that the Party Secretary talked too much in meetings, but he was no less talkative.

The captain stretched his arm forward, palm facing down, and pressed it down.

"Don't rush, let me explain slowly. This is absolutely fantastic news for our brigade, something other brigades wouldn't even dare to dream of..."

(End of this chapter)