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

Chapter 278 "Visiting Relatives"

Gu Chenghuai narrowed his long, phoenix-shaped eyes slightly, his voice steady: "No rush, the military region will investigate."

Meng Jiusi wasn't in a hurry; the sudden appearance of someone with malicious intent towards him made him uneasy.

"It can only be the."

He suddenly looked at his brother-in-law, "You're also interested in this?"

Meng Jiusi always felt that her brother-in-law wasn't the type to gossip.

Gu Chenghuai: "..."

"Is that strange?" he threw the question back at him.

“You are Zhao Zhao’s fourth brother and also my fourth brother-in-law. How can I not care when you are in trouble?”

Meng Jiusi: You speak with such righteous indignation that it's hard to believe.

"……thank you."

Gu Chenghuai waved his hand.

Meng Jiusi didn't want to talk about what happened between her and Yuan Qin, so she changed the subject and asked, "How's the renovation of your courtyard going?"

"It's almost done," Gu Chenghuai replied. "We're currently adding furniture."

My wife has high standards, so I can't just settle for anyone; I have to take my chances.

Meng Jiusi said, "I've had the bed and cabinet made, so you don't need to worry about those. You can take care of the rest."

Gu Chenghuai didn't stand on ceremony with his fourth brother-in-law and readily agreed, "Then I'll trouble you, Fourth Brother."

"It's nothing," Meng Jiusi said calmly.

Thinking that they would be able to see Zhaozhao whenever she came to join the army, a faint smile flashed in his dark eyes.
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Lin Zhao was planning to take the twins to visit relatives at the military region.

The twins had just started their summer vacation when the two boys returned home with perfect scores and certificates.

"Mom, we got two perfect scores again, and we even got a certificate!" Hengbao's excited voice rang out before he even entered the house.

Lin Zhao looked in the direction of the sound and waved to the two children.

"Really? That's great! Do you both have certificates?"

Hengbao stopped in front of Lin Zhao, handed her the certificate and report card, and said with pride, "Yes, I have both. Mom, aren't you happy?"

"Of course I'm happy. My son is so amazing, how could I not be happy?" Lin Zhao wiped the sweat from Hengbao's forehead and smiled.

"What kind of reward do you and your brother want? Think about it. As long as I can do it, I'll grant your wish," Lin Zhao said, waving his hand and promising his two sons.

Yu Bao put away her and her brother's schoolbags and said, "I don't want anything."

Hengbao's bright black eyes darted around as he leaned closer to his brother. "Brother, can I have your reward eligibility?"

“No,” Yu Bao refused his brother, saying, “The knowledge we learn is our own, and we shouldn’t ask Mom for gifts.”

“But Mom herself said it was a reward for us, and I didn’t want it,” Hengbao said rationally and confidently.

Yu Bao didn't speak, but stared intently at his brother.

Erzai lowered his head, not daring to utter that fallacy again.

Watching the two brothers clash, Lin Zhao felt that Yu Bao was becoming more and more like an older brother, speaking eloquently and tactfully. With him teaching the younger siblings, she could save herself a lot of trouble.

Hengbao didn't dare argue with her older brother, but she had plenty of ideas. She turned to Lin Zhao and said, "Mom, give us a reward... Our family won't go bankrupt, right?"

Lin Zhao wanted to know what Erzai was up to, so she nodded, "Yes."

Hengbao, who was full of ulterior motives, ignored his brother's angry glare and whispered to himself, "Then prepare a reward for me, anything will do, okay?"

Lin Zhao didn't think the child's request was excessive. It's perfectly reasonable to want a reward for good grades, especially since the child brought it up himself.

"I'm planning to take you two to visit relatives. What do you think of this as a reward?"

Yu Bao's eyes shone brightly.

Hengbao quickly asked, "Mommy, is this true?"

"When have I ever lied to you?" Lin Zhao asked instead of answering.

The twins thought about it and realized they hadn't been fooled.

Lin Zhao added, "Didn't we talk about this before the New Year? Have you two forgotten?"

Yu Bao remembered, "I haven't forgotten, I remember. When are we going?"

"I'll make arrangements for Qianbao and Yaobao after I get my leave approved," Lin Zhao said.

Hengbao looked over and asked, "Aren't you taking your younger siblings?"

"How are we going to take them?" Lin Zhao lowered her eyes. "Taking the two of you is already quite a hassle. If we take these two along too, I won't be able to sleep at all. I'll be taking care of the four of you the whole way."

Yu Bao tugged at his younger brother's arm, signaling him to stop talking nonsense.

The clever Hengbao skipped over the topic, asking, "Mommy, what do we need to bring?"

"You two pack carefully. Only bring what you absolutely need. Don't bring anything you don't need," Lin Zhao reminded the two boys.

Yu Bao volunteered, "Mom, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Heng Bao."

"Go."

The two little boys excitedly went to pack their luggage.

When Gu's mother learned that Lin Zhao was going to take the twins to visit relatives, she was taken aback. "Why the sudden decision to visit relatives?"

Fearing that these words would displease his daughter-in-law, he quickly explained, "It's not that I don't want you to go, but I'm worried that something might happen to you on the way. You're a woman with four children; if something were to happen to you..."

Just imagining it made Gu's mother feel terrible.

"I don't plan to take all the children with me, only Yu Bao and Heng Bao. As for Qian Bao and Yao Bao, I'd like to ask Mother to help take care of them for a while," Lin Zhao explained her plan.

Hearing this, Gu's mother felt a little relieved.

"I have no problem taking care of Qianbao and Yaobao, but can the three of you travel together?"

Lin Zhao said, "Yes, I can take care of both children."

Seeing that she had already made up her mind, and that there was no point in saying anything more, Gu's mother did not try to persuade her further. She only said, "Since you have already made up your mind, I will not say anything. Be careful on your journey and send a telegram when you get there."

Lin Zhao nodded. "I will."

Mother Gu was extremely worried. "Did you tell the third son? Does he know you're going?"

"I haven't told him yet. I'll ask for leave tomorrow and call him to tell him," Lin Zhao said.

"Okay." Mrs. Gu nodded. "Let him pick you up. You have two children with you, and the car is full of people. Don't let him separate you from my two grandsons."

Lin Zhao agreed to all of them.

Zhao Liuniang overheard this and sat down to ask, "Third sister-in-law, how long are you going to be gone? When do you plan to come back? Do you need someone to cover your shift?"

"Second sister-in-law, are you interested?"

Seeing that Lin Zhao showed no aversion, Zhao Liuniang was delighted and gave him a reproachful look, "Look at what you're saying, who wouldn't be interested? Such a good job, who wouldn't be envious?"

Even if it's just for half a month, it's worth it.

Lin Zhao said, "The double harvest is almost here, Second Sister-in-law, do you have time?"

“Yes, absolutely! There are plenty of people during the busy harvest season, and it’s a rare opportunity to go to the city and broaden one’s horizons. Third sister-in-law, just say the word, and I’ll ask the brigade leader for leave right away.” Zhao Liuniang was very excited.

"Sure." For Lin Zhao, anyone could take her shift.

Zhao Liuniang wisely said, "I won't compete with my sister-in-law for the matchboxes anymore. They're all hers. In fact, I'm the one who benefits."

Mother Gu: "You did get a good deal, and you're quick-witted to think of this. I never even thought of it."

I almost made my third son's wife take leave, but taking leave is not a good idea, as it would mean losing her salary for nothing.

Lin Zhao was very satisfied with Zhao Liuniang's statement; it was good that she could find a way to appease Huang Xiulan's dissatisfaction.

After finishing their business, Lin Zhao took the twins home.

Zhao Liuniang went to the eldest son's house to find her sister-in-law and told her that she was going to take over the shift.

Huang Xiulan glanced at her. "That's it?! Is it that important that you had to come all the way here to tell me? Do you think I'm that petty?"

“I didn’t say that,” Zhao Liuniang said eloquently. “My sister-in-law is indeed my sister-in-law, so magnanimous and forgiving. I was just afraid you would hear those sarcastic remarks from others and misunderstand that my third sister-in-law and I made this decision secretly without telling you, and that we were deliberately excluding you…”

Don't think she's thinking too badly of people; that's just how it is.

No matter what the words are, if many people spread them, a good thing can turn into a bad thing.

Huang Xiulan knew that her second sister-in-law's concerns were valid, and said, "That's true, okay, I understand." She wasn't stupid; she wouldn't listen to those divisive words.
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The next day.

Lin Zhao asked for leave and said that someone would cover her shift.

Director Jiang knew she was going to visit relatives and approved her leave without saying a word.

Upon hearing the news, Li Fen expressed her understanding and said to Lin Zhao, "Go with peace of mind. I will take your second sister-in-law with me. You don't need to worry about work. Be careful on the road."

Wang Ju also expressed her concern.

Lin Zhao thanked them one by one before leaving the supply and marketing cooperative.

Then, she went straight to the post office.

They dialed the military's phone number and successfully contacted Gu Chenghuai.

Over there, someone who had learned that his wife was coming to visit raised his voice by an octave.

"...Did I hear that right? You're coming to visit relatives?"

The clear, deep voice was somewhat distorted by the electric current.

Lin Zhao said, "What? You don't welcome me?"

"How could that be?!" Gu Chenghuai immediately exclaimed, "I'm overjoyed!"

"When are you planning to come? I'll buy the tickets. A hard seat is definitely out of the question, it's too far, and you can't handle that long. You should book a sleeper berth. Don't bring too much stuff, we have everything here. I'll pick you up when you arrive."

The young officer, whose face was usually stern, slightly curved his lips, his eyes softening with tenderness.

Lin Zhao smiled and said softly, "I've already taken leave and I can leave anytime. Please buy me the earliest departure ticket."

Hearing his wife's voice, Gu Chenghuai smiled even more broadly, revealing his neat teeth.

"Sure, I'll order it right after I hang up."

Even though he knew Zhao Zhao was strong and knew some martial arts, he was still worried when his wife took their two sons on the train.

He gave me many instructions.

"On the way, except when you need to use the restroom, stay in your seat properly. If you need anything, find the train conductor. We are military dependents, and we have an honorable status. Don't be afraid to bother people. Also, don't meddle in other people's business. Just take care of yourself and our child. Don't worry about anything else, understand?"

He often goes on missions and takes the train frequently, where he encounters many awful characters, including older men who specifically target young, beautiful, and seemingly shy girls like his wife.

If Zhao Zhao were bullied, he would probably be furious.

Even the best methods of cultivating inner strength can lead to an explosion.

Lin Zhao knew that the man was thinking of her, and she didn't think Gu Chenghuai was being nosy. She agreed to everything he said.

"I've got it all down."

After hanging up the phone, the couple went about their own business.

Gu Chenghuai first bought tickets for his wife and children, and then continued to tidy up his own courtyard.

The rooms have all been renovated, the kitchen and bathroom have been rebuilt, and all the furniture has been added, except for the bedding and mats.

Knowing that his wife was sensitive to heat, Gu Chenghuai took a bus to the city and bought two fans.

The appearance of these two fans in the military compound caused quite a stir.

"Whose company bought these fans? Two of them!!"

"A fan? It's only a few months old, I don't feel that hot yet, why would I need a fan!"

"What a spendthrift!"

……

Gu Chenghuai ignored the whispers around him.

He picked one up with one hand and entered the Meng family's house.

"Jingmo, Guangbai, come and take your fans."

Yes, one of them was bought by Gu Chenghuai for the two boys in the Meng family.

The bed and cabinets in our house were all purchased by my fourth brother-in-law, and they were all made of good wood.

Gu Chenghuai had been wanting to return something for a long time, and today, while buying fans, he had a sudden inspiration and bought an extra one.

Luckily, he happened to have an extra ticket.

Jingmo pulled her younger brother out and was very happy to see the fan.

"Uncle, is this for us?"

Gu Chenghuai said, "What would I do with something that's not for you? Lead the way, I'll help you take it inside."

Jingmo obediently led the way and asked, "Does my aunt and Yu Baoheng have any?"

Xiao Bai also looked at his uncle.

"Don't worry, your aunt has one too." Gu Chenghuai set up the fan for the two brothers, plugged it in, and turned it on to test it. A cool breeze blew out, which was a bit chilly in the current weather.

"Don't put your fingers in there, it's dangerous," he carefully reminded her.

"Don't open it for now, be careful not to catch a cold. Open it again when it gets warmer."

Jingmo nodded. "We know, thank you, Uncle."

Gu Chenghuai patted his head and said, "Stay home and behave yourself. I'm leaving now."

After taking a few steps, she stopped again, as if remembering something, and said, "When your dad comes back, don't forget to tell him that your aunt is coming to visit in a few days."

He left with a single sentence and walked away briskly.

Xiao Bai poked her brother's waist and whispered, "Brother, I think Uncle-in-law seems like a different person."

Jingmo rubbed his temples like his father, feigning seriousness: "Yeah, that's what a henpecked husband is like."

"...What is a henpecked husband?" Xiaobai asked, confused.

"Just like our uncle, he gets so happy when he hears his wife is coming," Jingmo explained seriously.

"What about Dad?" Xiaobai asked again. "Dad will be so happy to know that Auntie is coming."

Jingmo paused for a moment, then said, "Dad is a sister slave."

Xiao Bai felt something was off and noticed his brother was getting impatient, so he didn't dare ask any more questions. He thought he'd wait until his aunt came and ask her directly.

Thinking this, her whole face lit up.

In the military region, Jingmo and Maodan'er were the best friends.

Upon learning that his aunt and Yu Baohengbao were coming to visit, he immediately thought of his good friend and asked, "I'm going to visit the Ning family, do you want to come?"

"Go." Little White, who was her brother's little shadow, agreed to go without hesitation, and didn't forget to bring the kitten with her when she left.

Jingmo glanced at it but didn't say anything.

He wanted to hug her too.

The two brothers locked the door and left home.

As Xiaobai walked, he noticed something different.

Looking around, she suddenly said, "Brother, that rascal isn't here."

Annoying guy?
Who.

Jingmo didn't react in time.

Xiao Bai said, "It's that annoying guy that Brother finds annoying. He's the one who follows us every time we go to see Brother Cat Egg."

Oh……

Jingmo knew who he was talking about.

Lu Baozhen.

He really is a nuisance.

She loves to cling to Maodan'er, but when Maodan'er ignores her, she clings to him and her younger brother.

He's an annoying tagalong.

"It seems she went home."

(End of this chapter)