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

Chapter 295 "Failed Attempt to Stir Up Trouble"

"Oh dear, Comrade Lin is back." Sister Wang glanced at the sack Gu Chenghuai was carrying. "Isn't it nice here? It's convenient to buy anything, much more comfortable than those small rural places."

Yu Bao felt uncomfortable and immediately retorted, "It's convenient for us to buy things at home too, my mom is a saleswoman!"

Upon hearing this, Sister Wang suddenly looked at Lin Zhao and asked, "Aren't you from the countryside?"

Hengbao, hands on hips, exuded an imposing aura despite her small size. "So what if you're from the countryside? My grandma says country folk are the most honorable! Do you look down on country folk?"

He glanced at it suspiciously.

Sister-in-law Wang dared not admit it. Noticing the gaze fixed on her, she almost jumped up.

"Who looks down on country people?! I'm from the countryside too."

Upon reflection, everyone realized that it seemed true. Wang's wife was indeed from the countryside. When she first arrived, she didn't know anything, not even how to ride a car. Later, as she stayed longer, she developed the habit of flattering the powerful and belittling the weak.

Hengbao pouted, "What you just said meant you looked down on people from the countryside! You called it a small place? Our place is anything but small!!"

"You've misunderstood! I really didn't mean that!" Sister Wang was genuinely afraid of what the child might say.

"Okay, I guess I misunderstood," Hengbao said reluctantly.

Sister-in-law Wang's face stiffened. What do you mean by "当"? It's absolutely right!!
"You're such a funny kid," she said with a laugh.

Hengbao took it as a compliment and wore an expression that suggested she was the most clever person.

Those present could tell that the Gu twins were not easily fooled; they exchanged a glance, their unspoken understanding clear.

Lin Zhao watched his two sons charge into battle, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Let's go home?" she said.

Hengbao had just eaten, but her mouth was already watering again. "Okay, let's go home and have some snacks."

Yu Bao corrected, "It's jujube cake, sweet jujube cake."

"I not only want to eat jujube cake, I also want to eat the peanut candy that Juanjuan gave us. Uncle Han's peanut candy is so delicious." Hengbao licked his lips, looking very hungry.

They are both very energetic and growing, so it's normal for them to have a sweet tooth.

Lin Zhao didn't think anything of it and didn't say a word.

The children in the family building were very interested in Yu Bao and Heng Bao, who looked exactly alike, and gathered around to look at them.

Hearing them talk about snacks and candy, I couldn't help but swallow.

"...The jujube cake you're talking about, is it a sweet dessert with jujube flavor and jujube paste inside?" A dark-skinned little boy sniffed and came closer to ask.

“Yes, you’ve eaten it too,” Yu Bao replied.

"I ate it once. My mom is too stingy. When I asked her to buy it for me again, she was unhappy and scolded me," the little boy said, distressed.

Hengbao's eyes darted around, wanting to hug the little boy and try to build a relationship, but seeing the snot running down his upper lip, he withdrew his raised arm.

He stood there and said, "How about this, I'll share some with you, and you take us out to play, okay?"

The little boy's eyes lit up. "Really? You're really going to give it to me?! I'll take you guys to play, but what if you change your mind?!"

"Who's going back on their word!" Hengbao retorted, "My dad said, a real man's word is his bond, a gentleman's promise is as good as his bond, and I keep my word!"

"Okay then, I'll show you around." This guy's shrewd; he knows how to bargain. "One bite isn't enough; you have to give me half."

Upon hearing this, Hengbao withdrew his enthusiasm and turned to leave.

Forget it.

Not worth it.

He's going to find some easy-to-scam kids!

Hengbao looked at Maodan'er and Jingmo Guangbai with her bright, dark eyes and sighed softly.

It's all their fault. They've been here for several months and haven't even figured out the situation in the family building and compound. He and his brother still have to come up with a solution.

Cat Egg: "..."

Jingmo: "..."

noob:"???"

The little boy who had fallen behind got anxious and hurriedly caught up, shouting, "Just one bite! I promise!!"

Hengbao stopped. "Okay, come find me at my house later. Do you know where I live?"

"I know! Your house isn't far from mine, I've heard my mother say that." The little black boy wiped his nose with his sleeve, and the thought of eating sweet jujube cake made him smile smugly.

Hengbao didn't ask him how he knew where his family lived. His family was a prominent and talked-about place, so it was normal for other children to know where his family lived.

"What's your name?" Yu Bao asked.

"My name is Black Egg." The little black boy tossed his head, brimming with pride. "My name is easy to remember, right? My grandpa named me that."

"Easy to remember." Yu Bao didn't laugh at the little boy and introduced himself seriously.

And so, the twins made their first friend after arriving at the military region, and in a very short time learned... many things that even Lin Zhao didn't know.

Lin Zhao and her family left the place peacefully without any disturbance.

Sister-in-law Wang was very disappointed.

She approached the woman who was applying makeup and deliberately said, "I didn't expect Battalion Commander Gu's family to be like this... This is different from what we imagined. They rushed to the city as soon as they arrived, and look at those bulging sacks, they must have bought a lot of good stuff. I heard that Battalion Commander Gu gives all his salary to his wife to manage, no wonder his fingers are so wide apart..."

Every single word from Bai Taohua is like a torment to the heart.

Her husband died for his country, leaving her to raise her two daughters alone. There was no place for her and her daughters in their hometown, so she used her husband's pension to get a job here.

She waited a year and a half for her ex-husband, wanting to remarry, but... she couldn't find anyone she liked, until... she met Battalion Commander Gu.

His face captivated her.

Bai Taohua secretly inquired and learned that he had a wife and children back in his hometown.

I've heard that he rarely mentions his wife and children.

She guessed that Gu Chenghuai was a victim of an arranged marriage.

He must be unhappy if he doesn't mention it.

She has to save him.

She tried everything to create chance encounters and get close to him, but it was no use. The man was like a rock in a latrine, his gaze so cold that no one dared to approach him... After that, whenever he saw her from afar, he would walk around her.

Bai Taohua felt humiliated when she thought about these things.

During her year as a widow, she relied on her deceased husband and received help from many kind men, and taught herself dog training skills.

Gu Chenghuai was the first man she couldn't control.

She had already given up on this unromantic man, but today she had these inappropriate thoughts again.

No one knows what Bai Taohua is thinking.

She forced a smile, "I'm not as lucky as them. If my husband were still here..."

As she spoke, she wiped away her tears.

Those around her, seeing this, quickly comforted her.

"Why are you crying? Your two daughters can do the housework, and you have a stable job. Your life is getting better and better. What's there to cry about? You're being so dramatic!"

"That's right! My husband, Lao Tao, is the only one earning money, and he still has to send his retirement money back to our hometown every month. There's not enough for the whole family to eat, so I should be the one crying!"

Bai Taohua didn't have a good reputation in the family compound, and people there weren't very polite to her.

She felt as if cold water had been poured over her head, and she couldn't cry anymore.

"Hey, Comrade Bai, why are there lines on your face? Did you put white powder on your face?" A sharp-eyed woman noticed the problem and pointed at Bai Taohua's face, her voice loud.

Bai Taohua realized she was in trouble and quickly covered her face with her hands. "...You must have mistaken me. I'll go home and wash my face."

He left in a hurry after saying that.

Sister-in-law Wang was unsure if the fire had formed a proper arch, and her eyes showed regret.

……

After leaving the crowd, Gu Chenghuai said to Lin Zhao, "Wife, not everyone in the family compound is a good person. Be careful when you interact with them."

He didn't need Zhao Zhao to go to great lengths for him or engage in any kind of "wife diplomacy." He had gotten to where he was today entirely on his own, and he would continue to do so in the future. Therefore, he didn't tell Lin Zhao who she could be close to and who she couldn't be close to. Zhao Zhao's friendships were entirely based on her feelings; she could do whatever she wanted.

"What do you mean?" Lin Zhao looked over leisurely.

She felt there was something she didn't know about inside.

Gu Chenghuai never hides this from his wife; he believes that effective communication is essential for a good marital relationship.

"There's a sister-in-law surnamed Bai... not a good match." He wasn't used to talking about people behind their backs, so he only mentioned it vaguely.

Zhao Zhao just needs to keep that in mind.

Lin Zhao knew her man well; he had already put himself in a difficult position by saying this much, so she didn't press him further and simply nodded.

"I understand. I'll adapt to the situation if I encounter it."

He looked like he was about to get into a fight with someone.

Gu Chenghuai was charmed by his wife's cuteness; his heart, filled with affection for Zhaozhao, felt like it was being soaked in warm water, bubbling away.

Most importantly, his wife is very understanding.

"There's no need to be so alarmed. That person... still knows his limits when it comes to women..."

Lin Zhao seemed to be deep in thought.

Does this mean that the guy surnamed Bai isn't very discreet when it comes to men?

understood.

When a man is too handsome and outstanding, other women will flock to him.

"It's my fault." Lin Zhao rarely reflected on herself. No matter what she thought in her heart, she had a self-criticizing expression on her face. "I should have come to visit my family earlier, so that people wouldn't think you were single."

"What does this have to do with you?" Gu Chenghuai asked seriously.

He looked at his wife earnestly and said apologetically, "This has nothing to do with you. If anyone's to blame, it's me! You know my personality; I don't like talking about our family matters outside. The people in the compound weren't very clear about my marriage and having children, which is why... all this mess happened."

Gu Chenghuai could have kept quiet, but he also felt he had to, so he simply followed his heart and spoke.

"It's not your fault," Lin Zhao reassured her. "It's not illegal not to talk about your family affairs. Besides, I didn't send many letters back then, so you didn't know what was going on at home. You wouldn't have been able to tell me even if you wanted to."

She held the man's hand and said, "I've come to visit relatives. Everyone should know you're taken by now, right?"

Is he thinking that the flower is already taken?

Zhao Zhao has a very high opinion of him.

It seems he's quite satisfied with him!
"I know, it's impossible that I didn't know, it's just... Yu Bao and Heng Bao overshadowed you." Gu Chenghuai's expression softened.

Lin Zhao chuckled. "It's alright, I'm used to it. Your son has a strong presence; he's the center of attention wherever he goes."

Gu Chenghuai leaned down, his voice low and gentle, "In my heart, you are the focus."

"Nasty."

"Where's the mushy stuff? I'm telling the truth." Gu Chenghuai's ears burned. "Comrade Lin Zhao, be serious."

Lin Zhao suppressed a laugh. "Okay, I'm serious. I believe you, alright?"

Gu Chenghuai: "Perfunctory."

"Alright, that's enough." Lin Zhao looked over.

Gu Chenghuai smiled warmly, his eyes filled with her.

……

back home.

The family finished washing up.

Hengbao came to Lin Zhao and asked, "Mommy, can I have a piece of jujube cake?"

Lin Zhao knew what her son wanted to do: get involved in social activities. She and Gu Chenghuai both supported him.

"Go get it yourself, and get one for your brother too."

Hengbao jumped up and down on the spot, then happily went to get the candy.

One piece of jujube cake per person, and two pieces of peanut candy per person.

The two brothers returned an hour later.

He was covered in sweat and breathing heavily.

Lin Zhao was writing and drawing in the yard when she saw her two disheveled sons. She closed her notebook and looked at the twins with a leisurely air.

"What were you playing? Why are you all sweaty?"

"I didn't play much, I just ran around and got to know the way," Yu Bao replied, pulling his younger brother to wash his hands and face.

Hengbao turned his head and said, "Mom, I've thoroughly explored this place. Tell me where you're looking and I'll show you the way!"

Lin Zhao said softly, "That's wonderful!"

The child held his head high.

"Yeah, I'm awesome, and my brother is awesome too!" the second brother boasted without any modesty.

"What else have you been doing? How are things going with the other kids?" Lin Zhao asked again. Although she knew her son wouldn't be bullied, she still worried about everything.

The two boys walked over hand in hand, sat on small stools, and placed their hands on their knees.

“I even went to watch the excitement!” Yu Bao replied obediently.

Lin Zhao asked curiously, "Whose commotion is this? I didn't hear anything."

"It's not here, it's over at the family quarters. Lu Baozhen's stepmother and her grandmother were fighting, and it was really fierce. Then her grandfather took sides, and even the women's director came." Yu Bao briefly summarized the scene he witnessed.

"Mom, what does the women's director do? That auntie is wearing the same clothes as my dad, she looks so elegant!" Hengbao chattered on and on. "Mom, why don't you have clothes like that? You're so pretty, you would look even better in those clothes."

These words reached Gu Chenghuai's ears, "That's right, wife, if you want one, I'll get you one, do you want one?"

Lin Zhao shook her head, "No, I'd better not. One glorious person in our family is enough."

Wearing that outfit, she felt uncomfortable even with her waist swaying.

Yu Bao's little face flushed red, "...I want to be a glorious person in the future too."

Lin Zhao squeezed her eldest son's fingers, "I believe that. My son is the best. He will definitely be successful when he grows up!"

Hengbao also tried to put his hand in his mother's, saying eagerly, "I can succeed too!"

"Okay, okay, you can do it too!" Lin Zhao quickly coaxed.

These two brothers are very clever. If she's sleepy, tired, or annoyed, they won't bother her. But if she's in a good mood, they'll cuddle up to her.

"Mom, you still haven't answered me... What is a women's director?" Hengbao asked again.

“You have a class monitor who is responsible for helping the teacher and uniting the classmates, right? The women’s director is the ‘big class monitor’ in this ‘big family’ of the army, who is in charge of helping the grandmas, aunts, and sisters. If anyone has difficulties, such as someone being sick, or if an aunt is being bullied, she will go and help solve the problem…” Lin Zhao answered the children’s questions in words that the children could understand.

"Understood." Hengbao nodded.

Yu Bao rested her chin on her hand and asked, "When Lu Baozhen's grandmother and stepmother fought, which side did the women's director take?"

(End of this chapter)