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

Chapter 291 "A Handsome Bald Child"

The younger sister's expression was so obvious that Meng Jiusi would have to be blind to miss it.

He looked over helplessly, only to see Lin Zhao look away first and say to the sales clerk in a serious tone, "Comrade, could you please take that backpack for me?"

Meng Jiusi's lips twitched slightly.

He casually looked away.

He nodded to several interns.

"Just came out for a walk." The answer was concise, without any apparent emotional fluctuation.

Li Can could tell that Dr. Meng treated him no differently than anyone else, and he lowered his eyes, a hint of disappointment flashing in them.

Meng Jiusi nodded to the interns and said politely, "You can go ahead and turn around."

He then told Lin Zhao and the others to leave.

After walking a few steps, Lin Zhao made a face at the young man, teasing him quite a bit.

A hint of helplessness flashed in her brother's eyes as he gently patted his sister's head, saying, "Don't make a fuss."

"I didn't join in the commotion." Lin Zhao denied it outright, but the smile in her eyes revealed a hint of her true thoughts: "My brother is doing pretty well."

The helplessness in Meng Jiusi's eyes deepened.

"You have no manners." He said indulgently, not taking it too seriously.

She caught sight of a beautiful yellow puff-sleeved dress hanging in front of the counter, her eyes lit up, and she politely asked the sales clerk to take it down.

He was handsome, and the clothes he wore were made by Lin Heling. Not only were they unpatched, but they also suited his refined and gentle temperament perfectly. He looked like a glorious worker.

Without saying a word, the sales clerk took what he wanted, and secretly glanced at Lin Zhao with an expression of undisguised envy.

"What size is this?" Meng Jiusi asked.

"It's the size that the woman next to you would wear," the saleswoman said.

They have sharp eyes; they know what customers are thinking without them having to say a word.

Meng Jiusi smiled and looked at Lin Zhao, "Do you like this dress? You can wear it interchangeably."

Lin Zhao thought the young man had excellent taste; the style and color were indeed to her liking.

"I like it." She took the dress without hesitation.

He gestured in front of him, "It's a pity I didn't bring my little leather shoes."

Gu Chenghuai seized the opportunity to interject, "What's the pity? Just buy another pair."

Lin Zhao beamed, "I want white ones, I have too many black leather shoes."

“Sure, any color you want is fine,” Gu Chenghuai readily agreed.

Turning to the sales clerk, I asked, "Do you have women's leather shoes?"

"There are two styles, over here," the sales clerk guided Lin Zhao and the others.

"Which pair do you like?" Gu Chenghuai said before his fourth brother-in-law could argue with him again.

Meng Jiusi glanced at his brother-in-law, feeling satisfied. He wasn't jealous at all; he just loved how much his brother-in-law cared for his sister.

He trailed behind, silently paid for the dress, and then slowly caught up.

This scene was witnessed by an intern at the military hospital.

A woman cupped her face in her hands, her eyes filled with admiration, and said, "Dr. Meng is so kind. He's so good to his sister. I wish I had a brother like that."

Thinking of her own brother, her eyes cleared, and she gritted her teeth, angrily saying, "Unlike my brother, he's stingy and even cheated me out of my money!"

“Dr. Meng’s sister is so beautiful! The whole family is good-looking!” another woman said.

The only male homosexual: "..."

Unable to contain his frustration, he said, "Have you bought everything? If you have, we should head back. This learning opportunity is precious, and I don't want to waste my time standing here!"

This is the most diligent student in the intern team. He studies incredibly hard and always carries a book or notebook with him. He wouldn't come out unless his supervisor was worried about the girls and asked him to keep an eye on them.

"What's the rush? We rarely get to come out, we should enjoy ourselves! If you're in a hurry, you can go back first, I'm not going back," said the female intern with a fiery temper.

The straight-laced intern frowned and bluntly said, "You don't have a ticket, so what's the point of wandering around until dark?"

Several recent graduates: "..."

This person has such a mouth, it's so annoying.

"Humph!"

The girls ignored him and continued shopping arm in arm.

I really can't afford to buy it, but looking at it is free.

Li Can glanced in the direction of Meng Jiusi, reluctantly looked away, and went upstairs with his friends.

"Hey bro, that woman's looking at you." Lin Zhao tugged at Meng Jiusi's sleeve.

Meng Jiusi didn't turn around, her smiling eyes fixed on her younger sister, unmoved.

"...Okay, I know you're not interested." Lin Zhao could tell that the young man was indeed not interested in that pretty woman, so she stopped paying attention to her.

"Hey buddy, if you like a girl, you have to tell me! I'm good at judging people, I can help you choose, if you don't mind," she added.

Meng Jiusi's smile instantly spread across his eyes. "Of course, if you don't like someone... they can't come into our house."

Lin Zhao quickly waved his hand, "There's no need for that, as long as you're happy, my opinion doesn't matter. Besides..."

She paused, her eyes crinkling into a smile, and said earnestly, "What you like, I like too."

In a young couple's life, how important is it whether the husband's sister likes him or not?
As long as that person is devoted to her brother, that's enough.

A warm feeling welled up in Meng Jiusi's heart.

"We'll see," he said.

That depends on fate; perhaps I'll never meet someone I'm truly happy with in this lifetime.

That was the end of that topic.

"Zhao Zhao, which style of leather shoes do you want?" Gu Chenghuai called to Lin Zhao, seeking his wife's opinion.

Lin Zhao pointed to a pair of shoes without buckles on the instep, "These are different from the ones I have at home."

It's still off-white, which is considered a bright color.

These days, more people buy black shoes because they look good with anything. For an ordinary person, owning just one pair is already quite an achievement. It's rare to see someone like Lin Zhao who owns several pairs of leather shoes and collects them in various colors.

Gu Chenghuai said to the sales clerk, "Comrade, I want size 36."

They paid with a ticket while they were talking.

The sales clerk found a pair of shoes that Lin Zhao needed.

Gu Chenghuai casually took it and stuffed it into the sack he had brought.

Nowadays, shopping bags are rare. People come to the streets to shop, and many carry sacks. Nobody laughs at anyone else. Some poor families don't even have sacks.

"Comrade, do you have a mosquito net?" Lin Zhao asked.

"Have!"

Lin Zhao's eyes lit up. "I want five."

The sales clerk paused for a moment, then took out five white mosquito nets.

Gu Chenghuai paid the fare at the back.

"Why did you buy so much?" Meng Jiusi couldn't help but ask.

“My family needs two, yours, Momo Xiaobai’s, and Grandpa Meng’s, five is just right,” Lin Zhao explained.

Upon seeing Cat Egg, one can tactfully add, "Cat Egg, you have it, so you don't."

Cat Egg knew that Aunt Lin cared about him, and a bright smile bloomed on his face. "Okay."

He didn't mind, but he was even happier when Aunt Lin explained it to him.

"Good boy." Lin Zhao coaxed him gently as usual, and the boy's face turned bright red.

"Cat Egg, your face is red!" Hengbao nudged Cat Egg with his elbow, grinning.

Jingmo covered her mouth and laughed.

He'd known Cat Egg for so long, and he'd always been calm and serious. This was the first time he'd seen Cat Egg shy. It was so funny.

"It's hot," Cat Egg said, fanning himself with his hand.

Hengbao didn't believe it and wanted to say something, but his brother covered his mouth, saying, "Don't say anything more."

"Oh."

Meng Jiusi felt that as a grown man, he didn't need a mosquito net, but he couldn't refuse his sister's feelings, so he didn't say no.

"We'll install it when we get back."

Lin Zhao nodded in satisfaction, "That's right. Your brother-in-law said the mosquitoes here are quite vicious, so we should be prepared in advance."

If I want to buy it again in another two weeks, it will probably be sold out!

She was also a sales clerk, so she was aware of these things.

"I'll listen to you," Meng Jiusi agreed.

He also knew that insect repellent had limitations, and adding a mosquito net made things safer. Adults have thicker skin and can get bitten easily, but children have delicate skin and definitely need to be protected.

Gu Chenghuai saw some sun hats and bought them without saying a word, and also bought some for his two sons.

"They're not as nice as the ones we bought in the big cities, but we'll have to make do for now," the man said quietly to his wife, head bowed.

Lin Zhao glanced at it; it was a light gray cotton hat, looking very simple. "It's alright."

Even now, when she's given fashionable clothes, she doesn't dare wear them. She hasn't dared to wear the one she has at home anymore; it's too trendy and not good.

The department store had a surprisingly complete selection of items. Lin Zhao walked through each counter, buying everything the family needed, while Gu Chenghuai paid the bills behind him.

As for Meng Jiusi, he looked at the children.

The children didn't squander their money. They huddled together and whispered among themselves. After about ten minutes, they came up with a plan: they pooled their money, used some to buy snacks and candy, some to buy toys, and the rest to buy stationery.

Meng Jiusi did not interfere with the children's thoughts, but only made sure they were under his watchful eye.

At the counter, Lin Zhao was struggling with what to give her two nephews. She had promised to reward them yesterday, and she couldn't go back on her word.

Seeing his wife's dilemma, Gu Chenghuai suggested, "How about we buy two sets of summer clothes?"

"Let's make it instead of buying it." Based on various considerations, Lin Zhao felt that making it was better than buying it.

What's so special about buying it? Her brother can buy it for her, but Jingmo and Guangbai probably wouldn't even care. If she makes it herself, at least it's a token of her affection as their aunt. Ultimately, Lin Zhao feels sorry for her two nephews who don't have their mother by their side.

In divorced marriages, children are the most innocent and also the most pitiful.

"Okay." Gu Chenghuai was a little reluctant, but he didn't stop him. He just said, "Don't rush it. Take your time."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "How about we buy another sewing machine?"

Lin Zhao rolled her eyes at him, "The one at home is hardly ever used, why buy another one just to collect dust? You can't spend money like that."

She wanted a washing machine more than a second sewing machine.

This is the most urgent thing, even more urgent than a television!
Unfortunately, it's not the right time yet.

Gu Chenghuai said good-naturedly, "Then we won't buy it."

Lin Zhao nodded, "What's so difficult about making children's clothes? They're for summer, after all. They can be finished in one night. It's simple."

When it comes to handicrafts, we've never lost.

Gu Chenghuai looked at her with admiration, "My wife is really amazing."

Lin Zhao raised her chin arrogantly.

They bought some more fabric, needles, thread, buttons, etc., before finally stopping.

After spending more than an hour in the department store and filling a sack with supplies, Lin Zhao and the others finally left.

Gu Chenghuai carried the sack in one hand and walked out of the store. "Are you hungry? Let's find a place to eat first."

"Where are the state-run restaurants here?" Lin Zhao asked.

“Instead of going to the state-run restaurant, I’ll take you somewhere else,” Gu Chenghuai said mysteriously.

Knowing her man well, Lin Zhao knew there would be something delicious to eat today, and her eyes immediately lit up.

"Come on, come on, where are we..."

With his fourth brother-in-law around, Gu Chenghuai didn't need to worry about his son and pulled his wife toward their destination.

Meng Jiusi and the five little boys followed.

Yu Bao asked his uncle, "Uncle, where are we going?"

"Let's go eat," Meng Jiusi replied vaguely, unsure of what his brother-in-law was trying to tell him.

Besides state-run restaurants, are there any other places to eat?

Just as I was wondering, I saw the two people in front of me turn into the alley.

After a short while, Gu Chenghuai stopped and knocked on the door. The old wooden door opened a crack, and the bald boy's eyes lit up when he saw the person at the door. "Uncle Gu!"

He hurriedly opened the door and welcomed them in.

Several people entered the yard.

This is an ordinary-looking courtyard on the outside, but elegant on the inside. It is square with several rooms and a crabapple tree planted in the yard.

"Comrade Gu is here." A dark-skinned, burly young man came out of the kitchen and greeted Gu Chenghuai with a smile.

"This is...?" He didn't glance at Lin Zhao, but focused his gaze on the four children.

"My wife and two twin sons..." Gu Chenghuai put down the sack, pulled his wife to sit down, and acted as if he were at home, introducing them to each other.

“This is my friend, surnamed Han.” He didn’t say the dark-faced youth’s name, but only said, “His family’s ancestors were imperial chefs. He brought you here to try their cooking.”

The unspoken understanding between the couple made Lin Zhao realize that this Comrade Han's identity must be a little complicated, which was normal, since he was a descendant of the imperial chef.

To be honest, this guy doesn't look like a cook; he looks more like a gangster.

The young man surnamed Han laughed heartily, "You've come at the perfect time; I just happened to pick up a sheep today."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, he didn't waste any more words and turned to enter the kitchen, which was even bigger than his sleeping area.

"Juan'er, pour tea for the guests!" Chef Han instructed the bald boy.

"I know!" A handsome, bald boy came out carrying a tray with several teacups on it, which the small boy carried steadily.

"Little boy, your name is Juaner? What character is it?" Xiao She Niu Hengbao asked casually.

The bald kid flashed a bright smile and said, "Curly as in curly hair, what's your name?"

"My name is Gu Zhiheng, this is my brother, my brother's name is Gu Zhiyu..." Hengbao was very talkative, introducing his group to the little bald man.

After the introduction, he asked a curious question, "Curly, where's your hair?"

The child touched his head and laughed, "I'll shave it."

"Why shave?" Hengbao pressed for an answer.

"I'm not your prisoner, why are you asking so many questions?" The bald boy was unwilling to say more.

Cleverly changing the subject, she said, "Let's have some tea; it's best enjoyed hot."

Before the voice faded away, he darted off.

Lin Zhao was indeed thirsty, so he picked up the teacup and drank, his mouth filled with fragrance after one sip.

"What kind of tea is this? It's really good."

Gu Chenghuai shook his head, "I don't know. If you like, I'll ask Lao Han for some later."

"Can I buy it? I want to bring some for my uncle." Lin Zhao thought Uncle Song would like this tea.

"Okay," Gu Chenghuai replied without hesitation.

He saved the lives of Lao Han's entire family; they had a life-or-death bond, and talking about money was superfluous.

He turned to Lin Zhao and began to tell her about how he and Lao Han met.

The dark-faced youth's ancestors were indeed imperial chefs, but he wasn't.

Lin Zhao was right; this man had indeed been involved in organized crime in his youth. As the saying goes, "When you're in the underworld, you're bound to get hurt." He was betrayed by someone close to him and forced to flee in a sorry state with his wife and children. Fortunately, he encountered Gu Chenghuai, who rescued him.

Tired of that life of fighting and killing, he chose to disappear, conceal his whereabouts, and settle down here, living a peaceful life. Although it was uneventful, he still had a home, and he was content.

(End of this chapter)