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

Chapter 259 "Always Afraid of Not Giving Enough"

"I found a way to exchange it," Meng Jiusi replied.

"He told me to tell you that it wasn't his personal savings, but rather the bonus he received for the mission."

He conveyed the message in a flat tone.

Lin Zhao: "..."

Why does that man tell everyone everything?!
She won't overthink it.

Well, I just couldn't help but have some doubts.

I hate it!

Lin Zhao looked at Meng Jiusi, his gaze calm yet revealing a hint of inquiry.

She suspected the young man had a lot of complaints in his mind, but she had no proof.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Meng Jiusi looked at her sister with a smile in her eyes.

Lin Zhao didn't delve into it, saying, "It's nothing."

Meng Jiusi looked around the courtyard and could see that his younger sister was living her life earnestly and was doing well.

He was very pleased.

"Is there anything else to do?"

Lin Zhao said bluntly, "Paste window decorations."

"I'll go." Meng Jiusi took a few steps forward, then stopped and looked back at her. "You have to tell me where to put it."

"Just stick it anywhere, even if it's crooked, it's fine. We're not that particular about these things in our family," Lin Zhao said casually.

No matter how many times Gu Mengjiusi heard the words "our family," they always warmed his heart.

"Okay, but you can't be angry if I don't stick it on properly," Meng Jiusi said in advance, giving him a heads-up.

His good friend in the capital also has a sister, who is exceptionally difficult to deal with. He once thought that sisters were the most terrifying creatures in the world.

Only after recognizing his sister did that stereotype begin to change.

Lin Zhao asked in surprise, "What's there to be angry about?"

"It's good that you're not angry." Meng Jiusi took off his coat, rolled up his sweater sleeves, and lowered his eyes as he applied paste to the window decorations.

The young man has excellent bone structure. From the side, his face has a smooth curve, his nose is straight, and his eyelashes are long and curved. He is wearing a black sweater over a shirt and trousers, which makes his waist look slim and his legs look long. He is gentle and handsome.

Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel proud as he looked at him.

This is her younger brother, her kiss!!
The former fourth sister-in-law was really something else, leaving everyone speechless. Such a good husband... and she just gave him up like that.

Meng Jiusi noticed her sister's gaze and looked over in confusion, "What's wrong with me?"

"It's nothing." Lin Zhao smiled. "I suddenly realized that my brother and my father look quite alike."

“…I am Dad’s son, so it’s not normal for me to look like him.” Meng Jiusi adopted the meticulousness of a researcher, pasting the paper-cut window decoration on the bed and adjusting the angle.

It's pasted so perfectly straight, it could cure obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Yu Bao came out to pour water and saw the paper-cut window decorations his uncle had put up; his eyes lit up slightly.

"My uncle is really amazing," he exclaimed.

"Uncle, how did you put them on? Teach me!"

Meng Jiusi pretended to be serious and said in a solemn tone, "You can't learn it."

Yu Bao's eyes widened, and he blurted out, "How could that be? I'm so smart, I can definitely learn it."

Meng Jiusi laughed out loud, "What a confident kid."

When the little guy is being praised by his uncle, he should stand tall and not be too proud.

“…I’ll teach you when you grow up.” As he spoke, Meng Jiusi pasted up another neatly decorated paper-cut window decoration.

Yu Bao stared in astonishment, his eyes wide with amazement.

Lin Zhao covered her face.

Yu Bao glanced at it a few more times, until he heard Heng Bao urging him, then reluctantly looked away and handed the enamel mug to Lin Zhao.

"Mom, please pour me some hot water."

Lin Zhao took the enamel mug and went into the kitchen to pour him water.

They came out again very quickly.

"Thank you, Mom." Yu Bao thanked her politely, glanced at Meng Jiusi, and then went into the house.

Meng Jiusi was puzzled, "Why is Yu Bao so interested in pasting paper-cut window decorations?"

"He's not interested in pasting paper-cut window decorations; he's interested in how neatly you pasted them," Lin Zhao explained with a smile.

Is there a difference?
Children's minds are so hard to understand.

Meng Jiusi didn't understand.

"Zhaozhao, I almost forgot, Chenghuai asked me to bring you a letter. It's in your bag, check it out."

Without saying a word, Lin Zhao went to search for it.

A short while later, they found a letter.

She opened it.

[Wife, I hope you are well.]

As I pick up my pen, snow begins to fall outside, the camp is quiet, and I suddenly miss you all terribly.

Counting the time, today should be Lunar New Year's Eve. Please forgive me for breaking my promise again. I can't go home to stay up with you to celebrate the New Year and have dinner together, nor can I personally give the children lucky money... I have so much to say, but when I put it down, I can only write three words: I'm sorry.

But I am a soldier. The country must be guarded, and the family must be protected. Especially during times of family reunion, I cannot shirk my responsibilities.

Zhao Zhao, this military uniform I'm wearing means that at this time, I must stay where I'm needed.

I know you understand me, but I also feel deeply for your hardships. I wish you good health and eternal happiness.

It's a new year again. Wishing my wife and four children a happy new year.

Please hug the children for me and tell them: Dad misses them very much and is proud to be a soldier who protects them.

Have you received your New Year's gifts? Don't hesitate to spend them. I'm always afraid I'm not giving you and the children enough.

—Your loving husband: Gu Chenghuai

Lin Zhao's lips kept curving upwards.

No censorship is needed; this person's letter is exceptionally explicit.

Meng Jiusi caught a glimpse of her sister's happy smile and pursed her lips.

It goes without saying that her cunning brother-in-law is bewitching Zhao Zhao!
After he finished his work, he asked, "What else is there to do?"

“That’s all,” Lin Zhao said.

"Then let's go home?" Meng Jiusi looked at her expectantly.

He went home this year to spend the Spring Festival with his family; without his sister, he would inevitably feel regret.

However, he also knew that Zhao Zhao was married and was unsure whether she would be willing to return to her parents' home for the New Year.

“Okay.” Lin Zhao had already planned this.

"I'm going to pack my things." She rushed into the house to get the things she was taking back to her parents' home.

"Zhaozhao," Meng Jiusi called out to her, asking, "Does the Gu family know about this?"

"I know. I told you beforehand." Lin Zhao smiled and met her brother's eyes, and said seriously, "If you come back, I will go back to my parents' home for the New Year. If you don't come back, I will spend the New Year at home with my four children, and then go back to my parents' home on the second day of the New Year."

These words struck a chord with Meng Jiusi.

His eyes were slightly sore.

"...Aren't you worried that I won't come back?"

Lin Zhao chuckled, "So what if he didn't come back? I was just saying that."

Although her sister spoke casually, Meng Jiusi took her sentiments very seriously.

He picked up the things he had prepared for the Gu family and said to Lin Zhao, "I'm going to the Gu family."

Lin Zhao could guess what the young man was going to do, and without saying anything else, she simply replied with a "okay".

……

Meng Jiusi arrived at the Gu family.

The elderly couple from the Gu family were quite surprised to see him.

"Yu Bao's uncle, what brings you here? When did you get back? Come in and sit down." Gu's mother greeted him warmly.

When Gu's father saw him arrive carrying things, the packages were bulging, and at a glance, he could tell that there were quite a lot of things.

He said, "You've come all this way, why bring so much stuff? We're all family, why be so polite?"

Meng Jiusi sat upright and said politely, "It's not appropriate to come and pay New Year's respects to elders without bringing anything."

This means treating the Gu family as elders.

Mr. Gu was pleased to hear this.

He said to Gu's mother, "Old woman, the water isn't poured yet? Put my tea on for Jiu Si."

After saying that, before Meng Jiusi could speak, she said to him, "This was a gift from Yu Bao's mother, you should try it too." Meng Jiusi originally wanted to say that there was no need to trouble himself, but when he heard that it was a gift from his sister, he had the idea to try it, so he smiled and thanked her.

Father Gu: "Why are you being so polite? I'm just passing on what I've learned."

Who in the brigade has tea? Only he does. There's nothing we can do about it; he has a daughter-in-law who's generous to her parents-in-law.

Meng Jiusi was very good at speaking. "It's also because you and Auntie are kind and considerate that my sister naturally treats you two as her own parents."

Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Gu couldn't stop smiling.

Look how beautifully they put it!

Mother Gu: "Oh my, you have such a nice way of speaking, young man."

Meng Jiusi smiled.

Just then, Qianbao led Yaobao in.

Upon seeing Meng Jiusi, Qianbao froze on the spot. After a few seconds, he exclaimed, "Uncle!"

Her voice was sweet and soft, and her pronunciation was clear.

Meng Jiusi: "!!!"

Does Qianbao still remember him?

He was incredibly shocked.

She suddenly stood up, walked to the twins, half-squatted down, and looked at them with excited eyes.

"Qianbao, do you still remember me?"

Qianbao nodded calmly, "I remember."

He poked Meng Jiusi's shoulder with his small, white fingers and said with certainty, "You are my uncle."

“Yes! I’m your uncle!!” Meng Jiusi said. “I didn’t expect you to still remember me. I thought you and Yaobao had long forgotten me.”

Qianbao: "I haven't forgotten."

My sister forgot.

The Gu family elders had always known that Qianbao had a good memory, but they never imagined that his memory was this good.

He's only two years old.

Mr. Gu clenched his fist and pounded his thigh twice.

What a promising talent!

A promising student.

Why can't we take college entrance exams anymore all of a sudden?!

Won't his little grandson's education be delayed?!
Mr. Gu frowned, his heart filled with anxiety and worry.

"What's wrong with you?" Gu's mother asked disapprovingly. What strange thing was this old man doing now?

"Sigh." Father Gu sighed, "With Qianbao's memory, getting into university won't be an easy task for him. It's a pity... what a pity."

Gu's mother thought the old man was worrying unnecessarily and gave him a disapproving look.

"What's the big deal? Didn't they say there would be some kind of science and engineering university?"

The concept of a science and engineering university came from a directive written by a high-ranking leader published in a newspaper this July. She had heard it from educated youth sent to the countryside.

"It has been mentioned, but who knows when enrollment will resume? Do you know?" Mr. Gu retorted to his wife.

Mother Gu choked.

She really didn't know.

"...Look at you, why are you so argumentative? I said it's possible," Gu's mother said with dissatisfaction.

Father Gu: "It concerns your grandson's future. You say it's possible? There's another possibility. Why don't you say that Qianbao has such a good brain? We can't waste it. Wasting it is a loss for the country, a loss for the nation, and even more so a loss for the people."

"Alright, alright, alright, stop trying to teach me anything. I don't understand it, and I don't have the awareness to do so. Okay? You think you're so clever." Gu's mother was so angry she wanted to punch someone.

Seeing that his wife was truly angry, Gu's father dared not argue with her any further. He opened his mouth slightly but then remained silent.

Since they no longer needed to earn full work points, the elderly couple lived a more comfortable life, but they also bickered much more often.

Strangely enough, the more they bickered, the better their relationship became.

Meng Jiusi listened silently, her smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

He picked up the twins, gently closed their ears with his warm hands, and whispered, "Grandpa and Grandma are arguing, are you scared?"

Qianbao shook his head, "I'm not afraid."

They're used to it.

Yao Bao played with her little uncle's collar with her chubby hands, looking sweet and innocent, and gave Meng Jiusi a sweet smile.

Meng Jiusi was struck by the cuteness of the creature, and countless thoughts of wanting to have a daughter welled up in her heart.

So cute, so adorable.

After the Gu family elders finished arguing, they noticed that Meng Jiusi was still there, and both of them felt a little uncomfortable.

"...Ahem, I'm sorry you had to see this." Mr. Gu cleared his throat and said apologetically.

Meng Jiusi shook his head, "No, Uncle and Aunt have nothing but love for Qianbao, what are you making fun of?"

He would only be happy for his nephew.

Only those who truly care can devise far-reaching plans.

Seeing the young man's sincerity, Gu's father felt relieved and asked, "You're from the city, you're educated, do you think that science and engineering university... has a chance?"

"Yes," Meng Jiusi said. "A country cannot develop without intellectuals."

He couldn't explain the policy change, so he added, "It was only a matter of time."

He gently patted his nephew's head, the soft strands of hair softening his eyes.

“Qianbao is still young, he will definitely catch up with the best of times,” Meng Jiusi said.

This was also his wish.

Qianbao's eyes curved into a smile.

He understood.

Gu's mother immediately became smug, "Listen to this, listen to this! I told you Qianbao was lucky to go to university, but you old fool didn't believe me and insisted on arguing with me. Now you've proven me wrong."

Father Gu: "..."

He had no answer to this.

After finishing his tea, Meng Jiusi didn't ask for more water before taking his leave.

Before leaving, he apologized to Mr. and Mrs. Gu.

"I just got back. My parents are hoping our family can have a reunion for the New Year. My sister..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu's mother interrupted him, saying cheerfully, "Zhao Zhao said she wanted to go back to her parents' home for the New Year, right? Let her go, it's fine, her father and I have no objection."

"We understand. Don't worry, take them back home and make sure they eat and drink well."

The Lin family has had a tough time; it's been so many years since they've had a family reunion dinner.

I understand.

Gu Jia is a good choice; Zhao Zhao really knows how to pick people.

...This was Meng Jiusi's first thought.

His smile became more relaxed.

"Thank you, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu."

After Meng Jiusi left, Gu's parents packed up the things he had brought and found that none of them were cheap items. The old couple looked at each other in bewilderment.

"...Mother, why are you being so generous?" Mother Gu looked at the cured meat, the knee pads made of some kind of fur, the plaster, and the fine wine... her face full of surprise.

"Are all the Lin family members' fingers so wide? How much money must this have cost!"

But I felt comforted.

Mr. Gu said, “Xiao Meng has a good job. He’s a doctor at the military hospital. It’s great. He has a bright future and good pay. The fact that he’s giving this to us means he doesn’t need it. Accept it. The young man is polite and generous. His future is far more than what he has now. He will be extraordinary in the future.”

"The third son's wife is lucky," Gu's mother couldn't help but say.

Her old friends always talked about it, and she truly felt it herself!
"You can't say that," Mr. Gu quickly reminded him.

"I'm just talking at home, who would bother climbing up my chimney to listen to my ramblings?" Gu's mother wasn't naive; she was cautious.

He never says anything out of line in public.

"I know you're cautious, but I'm just reminding you." The main concern is that your wife might slip up and say something carelessly; so many things go wrong because of what she says.

"I know," Gu's mother replied.

Like a squirrel hiding dried fruit, it concealed the good things Meng Jiusi brought into the cabinet.

The third branch of the Gu family.

When Yu Bao and Heng Bao learned that they were going to the Lin family's house for the Chinese New Year, the two brothers were overjoyed.

"Are you really going?" Hengbao raised his eyebrows and asked with certainty.

Forced to work overtime, and still updating now. Goodnight, everyone!