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

Chapter 290 "These are already preferential treatments"

Gu's mother visibly breathed a sigh of relief. It was not easy; she hadn't cried today.

...She didn't think her granddaughter was spoiled or prone to crying. It's normal for such a tiny baby to want her mother when she wakes up or goes to sleep.

A grandmother's only concern is whether her granddaughter's eyes hurt and whether she'll cry herself hoarse...

"Does Yaobao want to pee?" Gu Chan asked softly.

"Yes!" the little girl answered crisply.

Gu Chan took her niece to the outhouse.

The two went to the backyard, and Bangbang and the others returned.

Qianbao immediately looked for his sister.

"Where is my sister?" He looked at Gu's mother, his dark eyes filled with doubt.

"Your aunt took her to the outhouse!" Seeing that her grandson's head was covered in sweat, Gu's mother grabbed a towel and wiped it off for Qianbao.

This towel belongs to Qianbao. Lin Zhaoren is particular; the children in the family keep their own washbasins, towels, and other personal items.

Although Gu's mother didn't understand and felt it was a waste, she did everything her daughter-in-law said.

Qianbao nodded his little head.

“Your mother sent a telegram,” Gu’s mother told him.

The little boy, who had been looking very serious, suddenly brightened up.

"Mom?" he asked, his voice rising, his emotions more intense than usual.

"Shh!" Gu's mother quickly glanced in the direction of the outhouse. Achan and Yaobao had not returned yet. She relaxed and put her index finger to her lips to shush.

"Keep your voice down, or your sister will start yelling again."

Qianbao covered her mouth with her little hand, blinked her beautiful eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering, and her soft, cute voice was not very clear.

"I won't tell, I won't tell my sister."

Seeing how clever her little grandson was, Gu's mother hugged him tightly and exclaimed, "Oh, my little darling!"

Hearing that strained voice, Bangbang and the others felt their cheeks ache.

Tie Dan grinned, "Grandma, is your throat sore?"

"Huh?" Gu's mother didn't understand what he meant.

Tie Dan sensed danger and shut his mouth.

It's nothing, I wouldn't dare to have anything.

"Grandma, telegram." Qianbao asked his grandma for a telegram.

Without saying a word, Gu's mother handed it to him, saying, "Be careful, don't break it..."

Each word costs several cents.

"Mmm." Qianbao obediently agreed, slowly opening the telegram and looking at it seriously.

Seeing the little guy's serious expression, Gu's mother couldn't help but chuckle, "Can you understand it? You're looking at it so intently..."

To everyone's surprise, Qianbao nodded, pointed to the second word with her delicate, bamboo shoot-like finger, and said, "Arrived!"

Mrs. Gu's eyes widened, and her voice rose, "You know him?"

Her precious grandson is only a few years old, but he can already read!

Qianbao was startled by his grandmother's loud voice, but quickly regained his composure and said seriously, "I know it. Mom taught me, and Uncle taught me."

Gu Qingzhou was stunned when he heard this. He was afraid that Qianbao and Yaobao would cry, so he told them stories. Seeing that Qianbao was interested in reading, he taught him to read in a playful way. He didn't expect that he would remember it?!

He was surprised and a little excited.

I took out my little notebook for teaching characters and gave Qianbao a little test.

"Qianbao, what character is this?"

Qianbao looked at it and exclaimed, "Heavens!"

"what about this?"

"hand."

"What about this?"

"head."

……

As Gu Qingzhou slid his finger across the screen, Qianbao read out the word he pointed to without him having to ask any further questions.

"!!!"

He snapped out of his daze, cupped his little nephew's face and rubbed it, "Qianbao, you're really a good student!"

Qianbao's eyes crinkled into a smile as she said in her childish voice, "Study hard, go to university, earn money, and buy meat for the family."

Mother Gu's heart melted, and she hugged her grandson, saying, "Oh, our Qianbao is so filial."

Gu Qingzhou asked, "Mother, do my third brother and sister-in-law know that Qianbao is quick at recognizing characters?"

"...She should know," Gu's mother guessed. "Your third sister-in-law is meticulous, and she's the one who tutors the four kids with their homework, how could she not know?"

They just don't say it.

Not surprising.

Qianbao is so young; it's not a good thing for him to show his intelligence too early.

Gu Qingzhou understood. "Then let's not tell anyone."

"It can't be said." Mother Gu knew that her family was doing well and many people were watching them; it wouldn't be good for her to show her face again.

The third son's wife is really smart; look, she didn't reveal a thing.

"Qianbao, you need to keep a low profile when you're out, okay?" Gu Qingzhou rubbed her little nephew's head.

Qianbao looked up, a puzzled look in his eyes.

“You’re still young. It’s not good to show off your intelligence too early. What I mean is… don’t show off your literacy skills outside yet. Wait until you’re a year or two older.”

The short, chubby child nodded his head, "I know, Mom told me."

This is Lin Zhao's own son, and also her smartest son. How could Lin Zhao not know how good his memory is and how quickly he can learn to read?
She had warned Qianbao long ago.

"As expected, Third Sister-in-law knew." Gu Qingzhou smiled at his mother.

Gu Chan brought Yao Bao to the front yard and overheard this conversation. Curious, she asked, "What are you saying?"

The Gu family has been through a lot these past few days because of Yao Bao, so they dare not mention her mother in front of her. They gave Gu Chan a knowing look.

"I'm going to make some formula for Yaobao!" Gu's mother made up an excuse and headed towards the kitchen.

Gu Qingzhou led Qianbao into the house, saying, "Your clothes are wet, let your uncle change them for you."

The uncle and nephew went inside.

Yao Bao looked left and right, puffing out her cheeks.

Gu Chan was overjoyed.

Her niece is so cute.

If it weren't for her job, she would love to take care of Yaobao herself, but unfortunately... her job is holding her back.

*
Gu Chenghuai took his wife and children onto the bus to the city.

Jing Mo Guangbai and Mao Dan'er were also with them. Meng Jiusi also came. He originally didn't want to come, but he was afraid that his sister and brother-in-law wouldn't be able to take care of the children, so he came along.

They were riding in a vehicle used by the military region to procure supplies. They sat in the open carriage, feeling both free and disorganized.

The wind blew through their hair, and as they opened their arms, they felt as if they were flying.

"Ah!!" Hengbao shouted excitedly, his mouth filled with a lot of air.

Gu Chenghuai pressed down on his shoulder, "Sit up. If you cough, I'll definitely have your uncle prescribe the bitterest medicine for you!"

Hengbao looked resentful and said, "Bad dad."

The man didn't care at all and put a hat on his head.

Yu Bao gazed at the distant, boundless expanse, his eyes shining. "The sky here looks so low!"

Cat Egg nodded and said loudly, "I thought so too when I first came here, but I got used to it after a while!"

Jingmo, having grown accustomed to it all, said to Yubao, "My hometown is nice too. I like it everywhere."

He likes this place because his father has a job and doesn't have to work hard on the farm anymore. He likes his hometown because... his hometown has people he loves.

Yu Bao nodded and said, "Me too."

The wind of the wilderness blows to every corner, the sky is blue and the water is clear, the grass and trees are lush, and occasionally you can see small animals running around. Everything is so simple and natural.

This place easily makes people's hearts open and generous.

If the road were smoother, that would be great.

Lin Zhao's face turned deathly pale from being jostled around.

"Are you alright?" Gu Chenghuai pulled out a green orange from somewhere, peeled it in a few quick movements, and popped a piece into her mouth.

"It should feel better if you keep it in your mouth."

Lin Zhao took a bite, and the sourness almost made her lose control of her facial expressions.

"very sour."

I've never eaten anything so sour in my life!

"It's only effective if it's sour." Gu Chenghuai put his arm around her shoulder.

"...Do all these people drive this recklessly?" Lin Zhao asked helplessly, her buttocks thrown off the seat by the jolting. Meng Jiusi's expression was complicated. "This is considered good!"

He guessed that his brother-in-law had told the driver to slow down beforehand, otherwise the children would also throw up.

Lin Zhao: "..."

These are all preferential treatments?

"Just bear with it a little longer," Meng Jiusi shrugged.

There's nothing we can do. It's not that no one complains, but the drivers simply don't listen. They think that driving faster saves fuel and that they're reducing the burden on the country.

Lin Zhao closed her eyes.

It's so painful.

Gu Chenghuai stroked his wife's hair and said gently, "If it weren't for the fact that not many people ride in this car, it would be too much trouble. If you're not used to it, we can take a bus next time."

Lin Zhao opened her eyes and looked at him, chewed on the sour orange, swallowed it, and said, "It's alright, the car was too stuffy and the smell wasn't good either, this is better."

Even if it's crazy, at least make sure there's ventilation.

"Can I still sit here when I come back?"

Gu Chenghuai shook his head and said, "It's okay to sit, but it's very cold at night. It's not good to sit here. Let's take the car instead."

Fearing Lin Zhao might be unhappy, he added, "Let's go early and grab some good spots."

"Okay." Lin Zhao nodded in agreement.

Yu Bao patted his chest and said, "I'll save it for Mom. I'm the best at saving seats."

"Then I'll have to trouble my eldest son." Lin Zhao said with a smile in her eyes.

Yu Bao smiled happily.

Hengbao hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly said, "Then I'll let Dad take it."

Gu Chenghuai: "...Thank you."

If it's going to be so difficult, why not just not take it?

Hengbao looked serious and said with dissatisfaction, "Dad, straighten your attitude!"

Gu Chenghuai glanced at him and asked, "How am I not being proper?"

Hengbao choked.

He didn't know how to say it, but he just felt that his father was being perfunctory.

Humph.

Lin Zhao smiled and closed her eyes to rest.

The twins saw that she had closed her eyes and didn't say anything more.

The wind was howling and the sun was shining brightly. The day, which should have been very hot, was actually quite pleasant for going out because of the wind.

After swaying and rocking for more than half an hour, the car finally came to a stop.

Gu Chenghuai helped Lin Zhao stand up.

"My legs are numb," Lin Zhao said, her expression showing discomfort.

"Don't move yet, let me massage you." Gu Chenghuai had his wife hold onto the railing, then squatted down and gently massaged Lin Zhao's legs.

"Be gentle, it's numb!" Lin Zhao frowned.

"Bear with it." Gu Chenghuai slowly increased the pressure. There was no other way; the numbness would have to pass first.

After a while, Lin Zhao recovered and stamped her foot, saying, "I'm all better now."

Gu Chenghuai's brows relaxed.

Just as he was about to get up, a short leg stretched out. Hengbao blinked and said, "Daddy, my leg is numb too."

Gu Chenghuai looked at him expressionlessly.

Seeing this, Hengbao silently withdrew his leg, "...It seems the numbness has subsided, hehe."

"..." You could say he's pragmatic, and he is indeed pragmatic; you could say he's shameless, and he is indeed shameless.

They have absolutely no sense of embarrassment.

Fearing that his nephew would be slapped, Meng Jiusi scooped him up and got him out of the car.

Hengbao exclaimed in surprise, seeing her uncle's handsome face up close, and whispered, "Thank you, Uncle."

Meng Jiusi smiled and said, "Don't mess with your father. If he wants to teach you a lesson, I can't stop him."

"It's okay, my mom can stop him." Hengbao said slyly, "With my mom around, my dad won't beat me."

At most, I'll just give them a stern look.

Dad only slaps him when Mom isn't around.

Meng Jiusi flicked Hengbao's nose, "You're quite clever."

Hengbao giggled, "I take after my mom!"

Meng Jiusi disagreed with this statement.

His sister isn't that annoying; in terms of courting death, Hengbao is definitely like his father.

Meng Jiusi then helped Maodan and the other children out of the car.

Thank you to the driver who brought them to the city. The three adults and five children headed towards the department store.

Lin Zhao was astonished when he saw the three-story store. "Such a big store?!"

This should be Director Jiang's goal.

If their supply and marketing cooperative were expanded again, it would probably look like this.

Perfect timing, I'll go in and learn from their experience.

She straightened her braid and walked briskly into the department store.

Four children followed closely behind.

Hengbao rested her chin on her hand and said, "This place is so big, there are so many things here."

Lin Zhao said, "In another year or two, my workplace will be this big too."

Hengbao exclaimed proudly, "Wow, that's amazing!"

Lin Zhao patted the tuft of hair on his head, took out some money from his bag, and gave each of them a dollar. He said generously, "Here's a dollar for each of you. It's a big shopping day. Spend as much as you want, as long as it's within your budget. Buy whatever you want."

Hengbao's eyes turned into the shape of coins, and he took the coins and distributed them to his friends one by one.

"Take them all."

He grinned like a kitten that had stolen some dried fish, "I'm going to use this money to buy gifts for Qianbao and Yaobao."

Yu Bao added, "And Li Bao and the others too."

Hengbao argued confidently, "Of course, I have to put my younger siblings first. It would be so sad for them to be left behind in our hometown. I bet Yaobao would cry her eyes out, and Qianbao... Qianbao wouldn't be happy either. I'm going to find the best gift for them."

Yu Bao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then you buy gifts for your younger brother and sister, and I'll pick out gifts for Li Bao and Grandpa and Grandma."

Hengbao had no objection, "Okay."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao's eyes and brows were full of smiles.

"I'll prepare the gifts you need. You can use the money you have to buy whatever you like."

Hengbao's eyes lit up. "Is it okay?"

He's just a child, and he wants things too.

“Sure,” Lin Zhao said patiently.

"Great!" Hengbao cheered, hugging his mother and twisting his body.

Lin Zhao patted his head, "Stop being so cute, go to the counter and see how this is different from the supply and marketing cooperative back home."

Hengbao let go of her, and he and Yubao stomped towards the counter.

The children were well-dressed, good-looking, with chubby cheeks, and were very outgoing and confident; they were clearly from working-class families.

The sales clerk noticed Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai and didn't dare to underestimate the children. She provided good service and patiently asked them what they wanted.

Xiao Bai pointed to the malt candy in front of the counter, "I want this."

He looked to his left and right, silently counted the heads, held up a five, and said softly, "Five yuan, thank you."

He's not even as tall as the counter, and he still says thank you.

No adult could bear to give such a lovable child a cold shoulder.

"You want five of these candies? Auntie will cut them for you," the saleswoman said with a smile.

He spoke in a strained voice, but his voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of several people.

"Dr. Meng?"

Several interns from the military hospital, who rarely had a day off, unexpectedly ran into Dr. Meng and came over to greet him.

Li Can was among them.

Her eyes brightened slightly, and a smile played on her lips. "Dr. Meng, what brings you here?"

The girl had a clear, bright voice, and her tone was filled with obvious joy.

Lin Zhao could tell at a glance that this woman had feelings for his brother.

She didn't say anything, but gave the children a look, signaling them not to talk, especially the talkative Hengbao, who pretended to look at the items on the counter, but his attention was actually on them.

(End of this chapter)