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

Chapter 240 "Report to the Police"

Uncle Song replied, "I went back to the Dongfeng Brigade a few days ago and chatted with your parents for a while. That's what they told me."

"What are they going to Haicheng for?" Lin Zhao asked.

She didn't mean to stop her parents from going out; she was simply puzzled.

“It’s related to your father,” Uncle Song explained.

Lin Zhao understood immediately.

She guessed something.

He glanced at the four children out of the corner of his eye, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

She can't go with her parents, sob sob.

Uncle Song watched Lin Zhao grow up, and he knew what his niece was thinking.

He reached out and patted Zhao Zhao's head lightly, "If you want to come along, then go. We'll help you take care of the child."

Aunt Song glanced at the man, then, remembering her sister-in-law and her husband's plan to go in the spring, nodded in agreement, "Your uncle is right. If you want to go, then go. We'll take care of the children."

Lin Zhao shook her head. "Forget it. It would take at least a month to go. I was planning to take Yu Bao and Heng Bao to visit relatives in the spring."

The twins were staring at her expectantly; could she possibly say yes?!

With kids, how can you just pack up and go anywhere? You wouldn't feel comfortable letting them go out to play.

Aunt Song sighed and comforted Zhao Zhao, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"Ah."

Yu Bao and Heng Bao had been focused on this area the whole time, and when they heard that their mother wouldn't abandon them, the two little brothers breathed a sigh of relief.

Hengbao squeezed next to Lin Zhao and said with a fawning smile, "Mom, when I grow up, I'll drive you to Haicheng and even to the capital. I'll take you wherever you want to go."

The children are young, but they understand that their mothers have given up many opportunities for them.

A hint of guilt appeared on Yu Bao's little face. After hesitating for a long time, he suddenly said, "Mom, you can go if you want."

He looked at Lin Zhao and said, "You take us back to the brigade. I can take care of my younger siblings, and my grandparents too. We can manage."

Hengbao looked at his brother in shock.

I almost screamed: Bro, are you crazy?!

The child's expression was so easy to understand. Lin Zhao smiled and closed Erzai's mouth, put her arm around Yubao's little shoulder, and asked with a smile, "Are you willing to let me leave for a month?"

"I don't want to go," Yu Bao shook his head, then said seriously, "But I don't want Mom to be unhappy. If Mom wants to go, then go. We can wait for you to come back at home."

For a child who is very attached to his mother, it's easy to imagine how difficult it must have been for Yu Bao to say such a thing.

Lin Zhao felt a warmth spread through her heart. She kissed Yu Bao and said softly, "It's okay, we can go anytime. You're reluctant to let me go, and I'm reluctant to let you go either. We'll go together from now on."

Seeing that her son was preoccupied, she added, "Have your grandma bring her camera and take a lot of pictures."

Yu Bao snuggled into Lin Zhao's arms, looked up at her, and said, "Mom, isn't it so annoying to take care of a child?"

"Yes." Lin Zhao didn't deny it; it was indeed quite annoying.

but.

She changed the subject again, "It's a sweet problem. You four kids aren't hard to manage, so I can relax and it's alright."

With four kids, life is fulfilling and lively; otherwise, it would be quite boring.

When Hengbao heard the "yes," her heart sank. She raised her hand to her chest, looking heartbroken. But when Lin Zhao called it a "sweet trouble," she immediately beamed with joy.

"Mommy~~"

Her soft voice was wavy, so sweet and cloying.

Aunt Song laughed until her stomach hurt, pinched Hengbao's little face, and said, "Look how much your mother values ​​you all. Be good at home and help with whatever you can so she can have some peace of mind."

She watched Zhao Zhao grow up, and she didn't want her to have a hard life.

Yu Bao nodded solemnly, "Yes, yes, we do work and we are obedient."

Aunt Song knew that Zhao Zhao's children were all well-behaved, and adults always wanted to love well-behaved children more. "Yun Jin, open the can of food and give it to the four children. It's cold, so warm it up with hot water before giving it to them."

"Alright." Song Yunjin called to the four kids and led them to open the cans of food.

The room was very lively.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Uncle Song was close to the door, so he casually opened it.

The neighbors are outside the door.

She got straight to the point: "I saw Zhaozhao come, so I came to see her."

Hearing the voice, Aunt Song called out, "Come in and talk."

The neighbor surnamed Zhang entered the house, sat down without ceremony, and stuffed the candy he had brought into Lin Zhao's hands, saying, "Give this to the children."

Lin Zhao accepted the gift and thanked her, saying, "Thank you, Auntie."

Seeing that she accepted it, Aunt Zhang smiled broadly. "Zhaozhao, I won't beat around the bush. You brought a lot of mushrooms with you?"

Lin Zhao was taken aback. "Yes, what's wrong?"

"Of course I want some," Aunt Zhang said directly. "You know, once it gets cold, there are only a few kinds of vegetables available. Not to mention the children, even adults want to eat something fresh. If you brought extra mushrooms, share some with me. I won't let you suffer..."

Her eyes were expectant, her voice was hushed, and she genuinely wanted it.

Lin Zhao was surprised and delighted by Aunt Zhang's visit. She smiled and said, "Aunt Zhang, you didn't ask where I got these fresh mushrooms in this cold weather?"

Aunt Zhang was stunned, and hesitated before asking, "...Is this something I should ask?"

She had deliberately avoided mentioning it, but Zhaozhao specifically brought it up. Could it be... that it was obtained through legitimate channels?!

"What can't I ask?" Lin Zhao was amused by Aunt Zhang.

She explained, "These were grown by our brigade, and the supply and marketing cooperative will sell them in a few days."

"My aunt asked today, and since I brought a lot, I can share some with you. You can keep an eye on what the supply and marketing cooperative is up to later."

Aunt Zhang asked happily, "Your brigade grew these? I remember you married into... Harvest Brigade, right? The people in Harvest Brigade can even grow mushrooms, in this freezing weather!"

"When are you going to start selling them? Can you give your aunt a heads-up? I'll have my kids keep an eye on things, otherwise it'll be hard to buy them."

She spoke fluently, but her tone wasn't assertive; rather, it conveyed a sense of seeking opinions, which was very helpful.

Lin Zhao chuckled, "I'd like to know the details, but I really don't know. My brother-in-law came to deliver mushrooms today, only saying that we could harvest a batch in a few days, but I really don't know the exact date."

"Oh, I see. It's alright, we'll keep an eye on it." Aunt Zhang was disappointed, but she didn't show it on her face.

She was happy at the thought of having an extra dish for the New Year.

"We need to keep an eye out for it, so that we can buy more dishes for our New Year's Eve dinner."

Aunt Song agreed, "Yes, I'll also ask Yun Jin to keep an eye on things."

“We’ll take turns keeping an eye on things, and we’ll share any news,” said the neighbor surnamed Zhang.

"Row."

The neighbor, carrying mushrooms, left happily.

Uncle Song said, "Growing mushrooms is a good source of income. If we do it for a few years, our commune could become a mushroom base."

Yu Bao raised her chin slightly, "My mother gave my grandfather a guide to growing mushrooms. It took him a long time to grow them successfully. My grandparents both said it was thanks to my mother."

"My mother helped the brigade get rich, and everyone praises her," Hengbao said proudly.

Yao Bao clapped her hands, "Mommy's awesome!"

Qianbao: "...Great!"

Lin Zhao beamed with joy.

She said, "I just provided some information, I didn't do anything, so it's all my credit, it's your grandfather's credit."

Father Gu was patient and meticulous, and that's how he managed to grow it.

Yu Bao insisted, "It's all thanks to Mom. My grandpa said that if he hadn't read that mushroom growing guide and learned little by little, he wouldn't have been able to grow them. My grandpa also said that there are many intricacies to growing mushrooms, and even the slightest mistake can lead to failure. The thick book that Mom gave us saved us a lot of trouble."

Hengbao ate the hot canned food with great satisfaction and said, "Yes, that's what my grandpa said."

Uncle Song and Aunt Song looked at Lin Zhao with gentle eyes, their expressions a mixture of pride and satisfaction.

The little girl knows how to serve the people!

Lin Zhao looked slightly embarrassed.

She drew the book, but didn't know what to do with it. Knowing that her father-in-law was an expert in mushroom cultivation, she simply gave it to him without thinking too much about it. "Sister, what mushroom cultivation guide? Where did you find it?" Song Yunjin asked curiously.

“I know,” Yu Bao said. “My mom found it at the recycling center.”

Lin Zhao: Yes, there was no other reason.

Song Yunjin sighed with a hint of envy, "Sister, you're so lucky."

Aunt Song agreed with this, saying, "Your sister is lucky."

She got up, intending to go out to cook. Lin Zhao was about to follow when Aunt Song pressed her shoulder down.

"Don't get up. There aren't many dishes. I can do it myself. The kitchen is small, and there are other people in the house. I don't want you to bump into anything."

As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed an apron and went out of the house with the mushrooms.

"Hey Song family, are those mushrooms you got? And they're fresh?! Where did they come from? Can you spare some for me?!" A voice faintly came from outside the door.

Aunt Song laughed and said, "Zhao Zhao brought this for her uncle and me, saying she wanted to add a dish for us. There wasn't enough to go around, so this is all we have..."

In the room.

Song Yunjin made a funny face and gestured towards the outside of the corridor, "Listen to this, showing off."

Lin Zhao patted his arm, "Don't look so strange."

She couldn't help but laugh, "Once you graduate and find a good job, your aunt will be even more smug and will definitely tell everyone she meets."

Song Yunjin imagined what his sister was saying, and his mouth almost stretched to the back of his head in a wide grin.

"Hehe, too."

What son doesn't want to make his parents proud?

……

Another day.

When Song Yuncheng arrived at his workplace, his mentor called him over. After listening to a few words from his mentor, he realized that a man's reputation should not be tarnished either.

"Master, I didn't..." he cried out, protesting his innocence.

The middle-aged man patted him on the shoulder, "Do you think I don't know you? I didn't say it was your problem. You need to take this seriously and resolve it as soon as possible."

He pointed at his reliable and capable apprentice, "Your time is precious, don't waste it on this. I suggest you report it to the police."

Song Yuncheng was shocked. "Reporting to the police... isn't that a bit of an overreaction?"

And will the police handle it?
It's such a small matter, isn't it a waste of national resources?
“What are you exaggerating about?” Master Song Yuncheng glanced at him sideways. “How can you handle this yourself? No matter how you handle it, it won’t be right.”

An eye for an eye?
Comrade Qiao has the upper hand, and whatever Yun Cheng does will be disadvantageous to him. He might even be framed again. It would be better to report him to the police and resolve the issue once and for all.

"This is the easiest way."

Song Yuncheng wasn't good at handling these kinds of things, but he listened to advice, so he said, "I'll listen to my master, I'll go in a bit."

"What are you waiting for? I'll give you an hour. Go now," said his uncompromising master.

Yun Cheng had been working with him for a while, and in a corner that Yun Cheng hadn't noticed, he had suffered a hidden loss, which had made Yun Cheng very angry.

"Okay, thank you, Master." Song Yuncheng smiled and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute." His mentor remembered something, called him back, and said some good news, "You're on the list of those who will be promoted next month."

Song Yuncheng stood there, stunned for a long time.

His dark eyes were slowly brightened.

"Master!? You mean—!!"

The man rubbed his ear. "Keep your voice down, you unreliable brat! Keep it a secret for now, wait until the news is released before you get excited."

He wouldn't have revealed the information if he hadn't seen the kid suffer an undeserved misfortune.

Song Yuncheng grinned so wide his eyes disappeared. "I know."

See? Working hard pays off!
He got a permanent position!!!

The middle-aged man understood his apprentice's feelings, but he was too lazy to listen to his rambling. He waved his hand to dismiss him and buried himself in his work again.

"Master, I'll get you lunch." Song Yuncheng laughed and left with light steps.

As I passed by the factory, I saw Qiao Lu chatting and laughing with another female worker in the distance.

Upon catching sight of Song Yuncheng, the smile on her face vanished instantly. The woman next to her followed her gaze and, upon seeing Song Yuncheng, her eyes immediately flashed with undisguised disgust.

Song Yuncheng: "...?"

No wonder his master told him to report it to the police immediately. He really should; if things continue like this, he'll be walking down the street in a sack.

Instead of arguing with Qiao Lu, Song Yuncheng simply ran away and went straight to the police station after leaving the motor factory.

He explained his grievances, embellishing the story as he went, and emphasized that the rumors circulating in the factory had seriously interfered with his work...

The importance of the motor factory project is self-evident. The police had also heard about it and, upon learning that members of the project team had been affected, immediately took it seriously and sent people to investigate.

Two police officers arrived at the motor factory, and the matter was not difficult to investigate.

In less than half an hour, the source was clearly pointed to Qiao Lu.

When Qiao Lu saw the police approaching her, she panicked and nervously protested, "I...I didn't do anything..."

The police officer's attitude was relatively calm, but his tone revealed a seriousness in handling official business: "Whether you did it or not, it's not up to you to say; we need evidence and the results of the investigation."

Qiao Lu was so choked up that she couldn't speak, her face turning bright red.

Just as she was about to speak in her defense, another police officer cut straight to the point, his gaze sharp: "You privately spread false rumors about Comrade Song Yuncheng, seriously damaging his reputation and affecting his normal work. Do you admit to this?"

With so many people around, how could Qiao Lu easily admit it?

She quickly shook her head, feigning composure: "I didn't! I'm not familiar with him, why would I spread rumors about him?"

"I suggest you tell the truth," the police officer said earnestly. "The fact that we've come to you means we have sufficient evidence. Anything done leaves a trace. Confessing is the best policy; if you admit your mistake and apologize now, there's still a chance to salvage the situation."

They saw that the man who filed the report only wanted to restore his honor.

If you offend someone to the point of no return, a demerit is a minor offense.

Being given a demerit is no small matter, and the police officer suggested that the matter be minimized.

Qiao Lu stubbornly insisted, "...I didn't do it, why should I admit anything wrong?"

The police got angry and presented their evidence.

"Several female comrades have confirmed that the source of the false statements about Comrade Song Yuncheng is you. What are you still trying to deny!"

"Do you know what you're doing? You're spreading rumors and slander, which can be considered disturbing public order and is punishable..."

In fact, the current legal order has been severely impacted, so this penalty regulation is not so effective anymore, but it can still scare the timid.

Upon hearing that she would be punished, Qiao Lu's face turned pale instantly. She dared not be stubborn anymore and hurriedly said, "I admit it, please don't punish me..."

This statement is an admission that she was the one who spread all the rumors about Song Yuncheng in the factory.

Many of the women she had used as pawns stood there dumbfounded.

One of the more hot-tempered girls exclaimed incredulously, "Qiao Lu, are you talking nonsense?!"

"You misled us?!" The woman who had glared at Song Yuncheng earlier felt her face burning with embarrassment, wishing she could turn back time.

How could you be so mean!

Several girls who were familiar with Qiao Lu broke down and had a falling out with her on the spot.

Qiao Lu had no way to defend herself and was starting to hate Song Yuncheng.

That person is cunning; she wasn't wrong.

Calling the police for such a trivial matter is so heartless!

The news quickly spread throughout the entire factory.

Soon, everyone knew that a heartless woman had appeared at the radio station. When her relationship with a man fell through, she spread rumors to harm him, which led to him reporting her to the police…

The incident didn't escalate much, but it was unsightly, and it was subsequently used as a "typical example" by various organizations.

Even Lin Zhao heard about it.

She heard it from Wang Ju.

"Reporting this to the police actually worked?!" Lin Zhao exclaimed in surprise.

(End of this chapter)