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

Chapter 254 "Have you submitted your work yet?"

Lai Mei clicked her tongue, thinking to herself, "What do you know?"

He clicked his tongue. "My head is injured, but my leg isn't. It won't stop me from going out for a stroll. Staying cooped up at home all the time will make me sick."

The following sentence has a very Gu Mu-like tone.

She said that's what Gu Qingzhou said.

Hengbao pointed at his brother Laimei, as if she had caught him red-handed, and chuckled softly, "Brother Laimei, you're imitating Grandma."

"What? Can't I learn?" Lai Mei snorted. "You always learn too. You not only learn Grandma's voice, but you also learn Grandpa's walk."

"I'll learn, I'll learn," Hengbao said, making a face.

Laimei: "..." Childish ghost.

Yu Bao tried to smooth things over, saying, "Once my mom buys a soccer ball, we can play together. We can play as long as the weather is nice."

Tie Dan said excitedly, "We can go play at the threshing ground. It's big there, and we can kick it however we want."

“Okay.” Yu Bao readily accepted.

Seeing Lin Zhao bring her younger siblings home, he tugged at Hengbao and urged, "Hengbao, let's go home quickly. If Yaobao makes a fuss, we'll have to help Mom suppress her."

Lai Mei chuckled.

They also suppressed it.

What is Dang Yaobao?

Li Bao said hurriedly, "I'll help too."

Hengbao shouted, "Let's go!"

I grabbed Li Bao and ran home.

Before I even entered the house, my loud voice could be heard.

"Mommy mommy……"

Lin Zhao's voice rang out from the children's room, "She's in your room."

The twins and Li Bao walked in.

"Mom, do you need our help?" Yu Bao asked on her behalf.

“You should read storybooks to Qianbao, but don’t let him stare at the book. I’m worried that staring at the book all the time will be bad for his eyesight.”

Her father said that Qianbao took after her biological father, who was her grandfather. He was always reading books from a young age and knew everything from astronomy to geography. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was extremely learned.

Yu Bao saluted, his expression serious. "Understood. I'll keep an eye on Qian Bao."

A question mark appeared on Qianbao's chubby face. "?"

"Me?" He pointed to his little nose with his short, tiny finger.

The little guy looked serious and said, "I'll be good."

That look had a kind of adorable, unwitting quality to it.

Lin Zhao hugged the little dumpling, feeling a surge of affection, and kissed Xiao Qianbao's fair cheeks until they turned red.

"Mother?"

He placed his hand on Lin Zhao's shoulder, wanting to push her away but not quite, his expression showing a lot of inner conflict.

"Our Qianbao is so cute." Lin Zhao said in a light tone, her eyes and brows full of smiles.

After doting on her son and telling the kids to stay put, she went to the old house.

Upon hearing Lin Zhao's purpose, Gu's mother immediately replied, "I'll take care of four kids? Sure, no problem. Just send the children over, you go to work, I'll take care of them."

After the family split up, she didn't have much to do and could take care of her grandchildren, which she did very well.

That's just how people who can't stay idle are.

Lin Zhao knew her mother-in-law wouldn't refuse; having a good-tempered mother-in-law was always a relief.

She put down the things she had brought. "Mother, this is Yu Bao and Heng Bao's food rations. Make as much as you can for them. There's more than enough. When you're making it, make some for you and Dad too, to save trouble. If you run out, just let me know and I'll make more."

Gu's parents have several sons. If she doesn't even provide them with food and leaves the children at the old house, her sisters-in-law will definitely feel uncomfortable, even if they don't make a fuss.

We have enough food at home, there's no need to create unnecessary trouble.

At this moment, Zhao Liuniang was also at home. She overheard something and interjected, "Well... Bangbang and Laimei are also on winter vacation. They have nothing to do, and they can help take care of their younger brother. As for Yaobao, if you have anything to do, give her to me. I'll let her play with Yuyu. The two little sisters are quite well-behaved together. Whether I'm herding one sheep or a flock of sheep, it's all the same."

With four children, Gu's mother would sometimes doze off.

When someone goes to the toilet, someone has to watch them.

Zhao Liuniang was happy to lend a hand.

Family members don't hold grudges.

Hearing her sister-in-law bring it up, Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Second Sister-in-law."

Zhao Liuniang waved her hand and went to the kitchen to cook.

Mother Gu lifted the lid of the things her third son's wife had brought. There was meat, tofu, rice, flour, and golden oil. At first glance, it must have weighed about three pounds.
All good stuff!
Even the landlords of the past couldn't eat this well!

The third son's wife is becoming more and more attentive to her four children.

Although it hurt to see her breastfeeding, she showed it on her face, but didn't complain.

Why do the three of them work and get paid? It's all for the family.

How about we eat something good?
No problem.

After completing her self-planning, Gu's mother quickly closed the lid and said, "Don't worry, they won't go hungry."

“I trust my mother to handle things,” Lin Zhao said.

These words were comforting, and Gu's mother happily went back to her room to put her things away.

Lai Mei also came home and is currently peeling potatoes in the yard, with a bandage around her head.

Lin Zhao didn't leave immediately, and asked a few questions, "How is Lai Meitou?"

I suddenly remembered Alan; she also injured her head a few months ago. They're really in the same boat.

Lai Mei looked up, her hands still moving, and said, "It's alright."

The boy was mischievous, but after a few days, he recovered and even had the energy to joke around. "Don't be fooled by how much blood I lost; I recovered on the first day. Thank you, Auntie, for the big chicken leg."

He was referring to what he ate on the day he was injured.

"No need to thank me, it was Yu Bao and Heng Bao who offered it," Lin Zhao said with a smile. "They said you were injured and needed to eat something good, so they were willing to give you the chicken leg."

Her son is amazing; he can even overcome his craving for meat. What can't he succeed at in the future?
Lai Mei was deeply moved.

He's such a good younger brother, willing to give him a chicken leg. If it were him, he might have hesitated.

Feeling somewhat guilty, Lai Mei felt ashamed and dared not look at her third aunt.

He said, "Third Aunt, don't worry about leaving them in the village. My brother and I will take care of them, and we guarantee that no one will lay a finger on them."

Lin Zhao: "...Thank you for your hard work. I'll treat you to something delicious when I'm done."

Lai Mei immediately perked up, "Okay."

……

That night.

Lin Zhao slept in the same room as the children. After the sun went down, the temperature outside suddenly dropped, and it was too cold to go out.

The room was very warm because the bedding was filled with new cotton and smelled of sunshine; it was soft and warm.

"It feels so good," Hengbao said, rolling around on the bed.

When Yu Bao saw that his younger brother had messed up the bed sheets, he smoothed them out with his hands.

Lin Zhao rubbed his head.

"Hengbao, stop rolling around, lie down and close your eyes, I'm about to start talking."

Hengbao lay down obediently, and before lying down, he didn't forget to cover the twins with their little blankets.

The four cubs lay in a row, their identical dark eyes staring at Lin Zhao.

Before long, soft, gentle voices began to rang out.

In the doghouse under the eaves, Big Yellow twitched its ears, circled around the chubby Amber, and closed its eyes.

……

The supply and marketing cooperative is indeed busy at the end of the year. The morning work hours are the same, but in the afternoon, it is often impossible to leave work on time.

There's no way around it; the New Year only comes once a year, and adults and children alike look forward to it, so we have to hurry up and buy things.

Many items were snapped up as soon as they arrived, before they were even put on display.

This supply and marketing cooperative serves the entire commune, with so many factories and countless people around it, so it's no wonder it's busy at the end of the year. A few days ago, Lin Zhao was still riding his bicycle back to the village every day, but he didn't keep it up for more than a few days before telling Gu's mother that he was living in the county.

She lives alone and doesn't have to cook. She either eats at state-run restaurants or goes to her uncle's house for meals. It's both tiring and easy for her.

I'm tired because I'm busy with work, and relaxed because I don't have to take care of the kids.

With all this busyness, the four kids don't get to see their mother as often as before, and they're all a bit down.

With the older brothers and sisters from the old house by my side, it wasn't so hard to get through.

this day.

Captain Ye ran to the Gu family's old house.

"Yu Bao, where's your grandpa?" he asked Gu Jiazai, who was playing in the yard.

Yu Bao pointed to the backyard, "Where's the mushroom house?"

After speaking, he lowered his head again.

Captain Ye hurried towards the backyard, his loud voice filled with excitement, "Old Gu, did your third son's wife submit an article to the newspaper?!"

Third son's wife?
Yu Bao's eyebrows twitched slightly. "Mom?"

He suddenly stood up and ran to the backyard.

Hengbao quickly followed, "Brother, wait for me."

Li Bao also wanted to run, but seeing Qian Bao and Yao Bao, she stopped running and said, "Let's not play now, let's go to the mushroom room."

The twins were obedient and well-behaved.

backyard.

Gu's father walked out of the mushroom shed, puzzled, and asked, "What?! What submission?! Who are you talking about?!"

"Cheng Huai's wife, Yu Bao's mother, Comrade Lin Zhao, did she submit an article to the newspaper?" Captain Ye asked repeatedly.

"...I've never heard of that." Mr. Gu was completely baffled.

Seeing her grandson, she asked Yu Bao, "Yu Bao, has your mother submitted her work?"

Captain Ye looked over with burning eyes.

Yu Bao looked bewildered.

He shook his head.

"I don't know."

Just then, Qianbao, who had just arrived in the backyard, suddenly spoke up, "I threw it."

He's so young, adults naturally don't believe what he says.

Captain Ye was still looking at Yu Bao. "Yu Bao, you really don't know? You haven't heard anything? Your mother didn't send a letter?"

"Send it." Despite being stared at by the brigade leader, Yu Bao remained calm and composed, replying confidently, "Send it to my dad."

Captain Ye's heart leaped into his throat, then slumped back down. "You brat, you're talking in such a dramatic way!"

Yu Bao looked serious and said, "Everyone has to breathe when they talk."

Captain Ye looked helpless, patted his head, and didn't know what to say.

He gave the latest newspaper to Mr. Gu and began to explain the important matter that had brought him here.

"There's an article here about our brigade leader growing mushrooms. The author is Lin Zhao from our commune's supply and marketing cooperative. Isn't that Cheng Huai's wife?"

Mr. Gu took the newspaper and read it quickly.

The article made him feel very excited.

The simple, honest farmer who worked day and night to research mushroom cultivation methods to feed the people... the one who led the entire brigade to prosperity, the hope of the brigade...

After reading the entire article, Mr. Gu raised his head, his face glowing with health.

"Yes, yes, it should be Cheng Huai's wife."

He was so excited that he was incoherent, saying, "I've never heard her mention it."

Desperate, Gu's father asked Yu Bao and Heng Bao, "Have you two heard about this? Has your mother submitted any articles to the newspaper?"

Deep down, he thought the woman in the newspaper was the third son's wife, but he wasn't sure and was always worried that it was just a case of the same name.

Hengbao shook her head, "...I don't know."

They are both school children and not at home every day. Besides, the two brothers are quite young, so even if they saw what the adults were doing, they wouldn't know.

Qianbao's little eyebrows shot up, and with a serious expression, he emphasized again, "I voted."

His tone was particularly confident.

Father Gu smiled as he looked at his grandson, his eyes full of affection. "How did you know?"

Qianbao looked up at his grandfather and said, "My uncle asked."

Captain Ye still didn't take it seriously, only saying, "Old Gu, your grandson is quite articulate. He's not even two years old yet, is he?"

Mr. Gu's old face was full of pride, "She's almost two years old, and she speaks very clearly. I've never seen anyone so young... She speaks even more fluently than my Qianbao, but she just doesn't like to talk."

"..."

Captain Ye tried to snatch his newspaper; he didn't want to talk to someone who kept showing off.

Unexpectedly, Gu's father put his hands behind his back and dodged his arm.

"Leave this newspaper to me. I'll ask my third son's wife if the name on it is hers."

Captain Ye glared, "Why don't you let Yuanshan and Yucheng go buy it? Why are you stealing my newspaper? I haven't finished reading it yet! Hurry up and give it back to me..."

“I won’t return it. Didn’t you go to the county today? You could get so many newspapers there.” Father Gu ignored him, told Yu Bao to take his younger siblings to play in the front yard, and then turned and went into the mushroom house.

As he left, he muttered to himself, "It's just a newspaper, how stingy."

Captain Ye's expression changed.

He glared at him and said, "Old Gu, come out here and explain yourself! How am I being petty?"

The people inside remained silent.

Captain Ye left angrily.

Seeing this, Li Bao scratched his head and asked, "Is the brigade leader angry?"

Yu Bao's expression turned serious. "It's obvious."

“…What should we do?” Hengbao continued.

Qianbao spread her little hands and said in her adorable voice, "Adult matters are none of a child's business."

"Qianbao is so smart." Yubao took her younger siblings' hands and walked towards the front yard. "Come on, let's go to the front yard and I'll tell you a story."

Qianbao was full of energy, his eyes shining like stars.

Yao Bao shook her older brother's hand and suddenly said, "I want my mommy, my mommy..."

As she called out "Mom," she burst into tears, her cries filled with deep grievance.

Hearing her younger sister crying, Yu Bao also felt like crying.

He's the older brother, so he needs to set a good example and shouldn't cry.

"Mom is at work. She'll be home when she's done..." Yu Bao patiently coaxed his younger sister.

Yao Bao had heard this story several times and no longer believed it. She was still sobbing. As if she knew how to cry to make people feel more sorry for her, she didn't make a sound. Her soft voice trembled, and big tears rolled down her cheeks, making her look like a little kitten.

"Don't cry, you won't be pretty if you cry anymore, Yaobao, be good, Mommy will be back soon..." Yubao continued to coax.

He realized that nothing he did could soothe her, and he was sweating profusely with anxiety.

Just then, someone appeared at the door.

"Who bullied our Yaobao? Why is she crying so pitifully?" Lin Zhao's voice rang out.

She wore a light green sweater underneath a long black coat and loose-fitting trousers. Her skin was fair, and she had a smile on her face. She was so beautiful that it was easy to catch someone's eye.

"Mom!" Yu Bao's eyes lit up. He immediately forgot that he was still comforting his younger sister, rushed to the door, and hugged Lin Zhao's waist.

After hugging her for a few seconds, she looked up, her eyes full of expectation, "Mom, are you on vacation?"

Lin Zhao rubbed Da Zai's head and breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, it's holiday time."

Take a week off.

It's not easy.

As they were talking, the other three children also moved over.

Yao Bao wiped away her tears, looking at her with a pitiful expression. She didn't come closer, her little mouth was pouting, and snot was about to drip down her nose, but Heng Bao quickly wiped it away.

(End of this chapter)