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

Chapter 301 "Here's a Big Pumpkin for You"

Gu Chenghuai gave the impression of being stern, cold, and aloof. With him around, no one dared to speak up.

Lin Zhao gave a polite smile, nodded to her sisters-in-law, and followed her husband and son through the crowd.

"Commander Gu's wife is really beautiful. No wonder he's so eager to send money. If I looked like that, would you believe my husband looked like that too?" This was said by someone who had never met Lin Zhao.

The twins were generous and polite, greeting people with bright smiles, calling everyone "auntie" and "grandma" with sweet words, and no one had the heart to glare at them.

"Yu Bao and Heng Bao are so generous. Battalion Commander Gu's wife really knows how to raise children."

"This family is so good-looking!" The sister-in-law, who is obsessed with appearances, shouted loudly, "I heard that Battalion Commander Gu also has a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. I wonder when we'll get to see them."

Many military wives couldn't understand why Lin Zhao was only visiting relatives and not accompanying her husband to the army.

It wasn't until Sister Zhang said that Lin Meizi had a job back in her hometown; she was a saleswoman at the supply and marketing cooperative.

Now no one was surprised!

Work is important, and even they are reluctant to give it up.

There are jobs in the military, but not many, and you have to wait in line to be assigned one. There aren't many women in the military who have jobs.

Lin Zhao, holding her twin sons' hands, followed Gu Chenghuai to Sister Qian's house.

Qian Guiying was busy in the kitchen when she heard a noise. She put down her things and came out, glaring at the imposing man who had just come out of the room. "I'm busy. Why didn't you go and check on me?"

The top leader of the military region looked completely innocent.

Isn't that what he's about to go see?

Knowing that silence was the best course of action, I remained silent.

"Go about your business, I'll go take a look." Qian Guiying took a towel from the clothes rack, dried her hands, straightened her clothes, and quickly walked out.

Upon seeing the people outside, the smile on his face faded.

"……How did you come?"

Bai Taohua smiled and said, "I heard that your family is hosting Battalion Commander Gu's family today, so I've come to bring some dishes."

Qian Guiying frowned slightly, "We don't lack vegetables at home."

Bai Taohua put down the basket. "I know, it's just a small token of my appreciation. You know, there's no man in my family, and we always have leftovers."

That's a lie. There's never enough food to go around. Every household always has more than enough to eat.

"Your family has it tough, take the vegetables back and cook for your kids, we have enough at home..."

When Lin Zhao and the others arrived, they witnessed this scene of shirking responsibility.

She didn't notice that Gu Chenghuai caught a glimpse of Bai Taohua's figure and his brows furrowed slightly.

He subtly withdrew his gaze and called out, "Sister-in-law."

Qian Guiying looked over upon hearing the sound and warmly greeted her.

"...Finally, your family has arrived!" she said.

The twins looked up, their identical little faces beaming with bright smiles, and greeted people confidently: "Grandma Qian."

They were both chubby-faced and had fair skin. They were wearing matching short-sleeved shirts and shorts, and bright white Feiyue shoes. They looked energetic and good-looking.

"Oh my, are these your twins?" Qian Guiying asked Gu Chenghuai knowingly. "They're so handsome! Their eyes and noses are like yours, and their mouths and skin are like your wife's. They're so good-looking! So good-looking!"

Her son and daughter are not married, and she longs to hold her grandson but cannot. Aunt Qian loves children the most. Although she is strict, the children in the army are not afraid of her. They all know that Grandma Qian is a very good person and will give them good food.

Qian Guiying didn't ignore Lin Zhao either, "Is this Comrade Lin? Come in quickly, let's talk inside."

Bai Taohua was left behind, ignored by everyone, her eyes filled with gloom.

These people all look down on her.

Does she want to be a widow?

She will not give in; she is determined to live better than everyone else!
The others present had no idea that in such a short time, this person had made such a far-reaching connection.

Qian Guiying greeted Lin Zhao's family as they entered the house. She noticed that Bai Taohua was still there, so she picked up the vegetable basket she had brought, put it in her hand, and saw her to the door.

"Something came up at home, so I won't keep you company any longer. You can go back now, and take the food home for the kids."

After saying that, he patted Bai Taohua on the shoulder and turned to go home.

Her pale, peach-blossom-like face was like a palette of colors, indescribably ugly.

Upon seeing this, those who didn't get along with her burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha... Your flattery tricks didn't work, did they! Sister Qian has sharp eyes; she knows that the dishes someone sent have a foxy smell, so she doesn't want them!"

The person who spoke, whose eyes had turned from white peach blossoms into sharp knives, said, "Zhang Ping!"

The tall, sturdy woman who was called Zhang Ping picked at her ear with her finger, her movements unruly, and said something very unpleasant, "Don't call me by my name! My proper name, coming out of your mouth... it smells so foul it makes me want to vomit."

The feud between Zhang Ping and Bai Taohua has a long history, rooted in Zhang Ping's man—

This man is out of his mind; when it comes to his wife and Bai Taohua, he always chooses Bai Taohua.

Zhang Ping's hands and feet were terribly swollen during her pregnancy with her youngest son. It was the dead of winter, and she was wearing many layers of clothing, making it difficult for her to move around. Whenever she needed her man, Bai Taohua would ask her daughter to ask her man for help.

The light bulb is broken, there's no water in the house, the child has a fever... there are countless things I need to help with.

Originally, Zhang Ping felt sorry for Bai Taohua because she was young and had lost her man, and helped her a lot. Who knew that this woman was heartless and didn't know how to be polite when using her man. The day before she gave birth, this woman even called her man over to help, which almost caused her and her unborn child to die. She was lucky to survive, but the child in her womb was pitiful, sickly and it was unknown whether it would grow up. Because of this, Zhang Ping and Bai Taohua had a falling out.

Zhang Ping is naive, and with a brain-dead man who protects other women, even though she made a huge fuss, Bai Taohua was not expelled from the military region.

This is her obsession.

Seeing Bai Taohua's discomfiture, Zhang Ping's face lit up with joy.

Zhang Ping's words were sharp and piercing, so much so that Bai Taohua couldn't stand it and left without arguing back.

Zhang Ping, having gained the upper hand for the first time, was overjoyed. She spat fiercely in the direction her mortal enemy had left and also left the spot.

We owe a lot to Battalion Commander Gu's wife today.

Zhang Ping plans to give Lin Zhao a big pumpkin later.

……

Qian Guiying married one of the top leaders in the military region, and the house she was allocated was quite large, about the same size as the Ning family's.

The male head of the household had gray hair, was neither fat nor thin, had eagle-like eyes, and sat there exuding an air of authority.

His attitude was gentle, especially towards the Gu family's twins.

"Chenghuai is blessed with good fortune."

When it comes to work, this leader is very strict, but in private he is an extremely gentle person.

Gu Chenghuai smiled, his gaze sweeping over his wife. "Yes, I am indeed blessed."

Lin Zhao gestured for him to tone it down with her eyes, and said to Qian Guiying, "Sister-in-law, I'll help you."

"No need, how can we let the guests help? The food will be ready soon, please sit down." Qian Guiying took out some candy and invited the well-behaved twins to eat.

"Thank you, Grandma Qian," a clear, childlike voice rang out.

Grandma Qian was almost delirious.

"Sweetie, call me if you need anything."

There was still soup simmering on the stove. She smiled at Lin Zhao and hurried to the kitchen.

Lin Zhao followed to help, saying, "I'll help; there's nothing else to do outside."

Qian Guiying had a better impression of her.

Cheng Huai has good taste; he married a good wife. With a virtuous wife at home, a man can go further.

"Are your two getting used to things?" Qian Guiying was busy with her hands, so she casually assigned Lin Zhao the task of peeling onions to avoid making him feel awkward, and started a conversation.

“I’m used to it!” Lin Zhao’s lips curled up slightly. “With Maodan’er and Jingmo Xiaobai here, they’ve been looking forward to coming for ages. They’re always playing and never seen again.”

Qian Guiying had an excellent impression of the twins. Putting herself in the role of a grandmother, she protectively said, "It's good for children to be lively. They're quick-witted and healthy. Keeping them cooped up at home all the time is actually not good for them." Afraid that Lin Zhao would think she had said too much, she looked embarrassed and said, "I was just saying. Don't mind if I'm wrong."

“No, what Sister Qian said makes a lot of sense, that’s what I think too.” Lin Zhao agreed.

Qian Guiying's eyes softened even more.

The two women busied themselves in the kitchen and quickly prepared the meal. Before Qian Guiying could even call for help, Gu Chenghuai took the initiative to serve the dishes.

Qian Guiying joked, "Chenghuai is capable of doing things, unlike my husband, who has never even washed a sock."

Gu Chenghuai smiled and said, "The leader has great responsibilities and is very busy. He always says that you are his good helper because he can do his job better when you take good care of the family."

As soon as he finished speaking, he carried two plates of food out of the kitchen.

“People in Chenghuai have become more cheerful since you came,” Qian Guiying said to Lin Zhao. “He wasn’t this talkative before.”

Gu Chenghuai was a soldier under her man's command, and a soldier she thought highly of. She often invited him and several others to dinner, and they were very close in private.

Just like my own child.

Lin Zhao feigned surprise, "Is that so?"

“Yes,” Qian Guiying said, “Before you came, he was very quiet. He only knew how to train and go on missions every day. He ate in the canteen and lived in the dormitory. He didn’t seem very lively. But after you came… everything is different.”

She also carried the dishes out of the kitchen.

Lin Zhao was slightly taken aback.

She thought Gu Chenghuai was like her third brother, training and living with a group of like-minded comrades, living a carefree life. Little did she know that he was like this in the army.

It's not surprising. Battalion Commander Gu doesn't like meaningless social interactions, and his life being this dull is very much in line with his personality.

It seems that people who are so focused are more likely to succeed?
Otherwise, he wouldn't have become a battalion commander at such a young age.

Even if you try your best, you can't catch up with Lu Yizhou.

He was supposed to be promoted at the end of last year, but after much consideration, his superiors said to wait, mainly because they were worried that he was too young to manage his subordinates.

After completing this training, being promoted to regimental commander is a certainty.

Gu Chenghuai had given Lin Zhao a heads-up, and she knew it in her heart, but pretended not to know anything on the surface.

He brought out the last two dishes from the stove, but before he reached the door, Gu Chenghuai took the plates from him.

"I come."

Lin Zhao followed with light steps.

At the dinner table, watching the twins eat heartily, their identical little faces were filled with satisfaction. They were also very good at giving compliments, and their words of praise were incredibly sweet.

"Grandma Qian's cooking is so delicious, I can eat two bowls of rice with it."

"Mmm, it smells good, just like Mom's."

Qian Guiying beamed with joy.

"Eat more if you like it," she said. "Hengbao, eat as many bowls as you want, there's plenty of rice. If you're still hungry, Grandma will steam some egg custard for you."

"No need to trouble yourself, there's enough food for them," Lin Zhao said hurriedly.

“It’s no trouble at all, what’s the trouble?” Qian Guiying smiled nonchalantly, looking at the twins. “If you’re not full, just tell Grandma Qian.”

Yu Bao said sensibly, "Thank you, Grandma Qian. There's enough food, no need to trouble yourself."

Qian Guiying's heart melted, her face filled with loving kindness.

My desire to become a grandmother reached its peak at this moment.

Dinner is over.

Lin Zhao helped wash the pots and pans, and then they sat and chatted for a while before the family left.

The dignified man noticed his wife's beaming smile and asked, "You have a very good impression of Cheng Huai's wife?"

"Of course." Qian Guiying waved the oil paper in her hand. "This is what she brought. Cheng Huai said it was mung bean cakes made by his wife. I've invited so many people over, and she's the only one who remembered to bring something. How could I not have a good impression of her?"

It's not that she's lacking in mung bean cakes; whether she cares or not makes a big difference.

In short, Cheng Huai's family is respectable, that's beyond doubt.

“With a mother like that, it’s no wonder the two children are so well-behaved.” Qian Guiying was extremely envious. “How wonderful it would be if they were my grandsons! Not even two, but even just one would be great.”

The man sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper: "..."

The daughter-in-law is nowhere to be found, let alone the grandson!
You think so much and so far ahead.

“No, I have to send a telegram to urge them on…” Qian Guiying muttered.

"No, no, no," her husband hurriedly said. "Have you forgotten that you are a modern woman? How can a modern woman do something like pressuring someone to get married? Let the children decide their own affairs."

Qian Guiying looked at him and said, "I don't believe you don't want to hold your grandson."

Man: What's the use of thinking about it? My son isn't up to the task.

As an enlightened father, he didn't want to force his son to make a decision he didn't want to make, and casually said, "What's the rush? Revolutions always have a time of victory."

"...You're just being stubborn." Qian Guiying ignored him.

"You like Cheng Huai's twins, so why don't you have them come over often? Raising children is hard work. I'm busy with work, and you're not having an easy job either. If I really had to leave you with a child, could you abandon your job?" the man asked calmly.

“That won’t work; other people can’t keep people in check,” Qian Guiying said.

It wasn't that she was power-hungry, but rather that there was no one suitable to take over. If it weren't for her own husband, she wouldn't be able to control those people either.

The man shrugged.

Qian Guiying's heart, which had been filled with the desire to hold her grandson at the peak of her life, calmed down instantly.

Lin Zhao returned home, had just finished showering, and was about to go back to her room to lie down when someone came to her house.

"Commander Gu's wife?" came a cheerful female voice.

Zhang Ping entered the courtyard.

Put down the large pumpkin you brought.

"Here's a big pumpkin I grew, please have some, girl."

Lin Zhao looked puzzled. "Whose family is my sister-in-law? I don't think I've ever seen her before."

“My name is Zhang Ping. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of me before, you’ll find out now.” Zhang Ping didn’t mention her man.

If it weren't for the children and the fact that the family relied on a man to support them, she would have kicked him away.

Lin Zhao remembered that she had previously befriended a woman named Zhang, and said, "I'll call you Sister Ping, to distinguish you from Heidan's mother. My name is Lin Zhao."

“Lin Zhao… I can’t read, I don’t know how to write these two characters, but your name is so beautiful,” Zhang Ping said without showing any timidity.

Lin Zhao showed no disdain and thanked her with a smile.

Zhang Ping could tell that she didn't look down on her, so her tense body relaxed and her smile became even more genuine.

"These pumpkins are very sweet. They're delicious in porridge or pancakes. Tell me when you're done eating and I'll pick some more for you. I've planted quite a few."

Lin Zhao was a respectable person; she would treat others with even greater respect if they treated her with kindness. Since her sister-in-law was so polite and even brought her a pumpkin, she wasn't stingy and went into the kitchen to take out an oil paper package.

"Thank you for the pumpkin, sister-in-law. This is mung bean cake I made myself; please take it back for your child."

Zhang Ping took it nimbly and said with a smile, "The kids at home are going crazy with joy."

She didn't stay long, and didn't even explain why she came; she came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

Lin Zhao was completely confused, but she had a good impression of Zhang Ping; she was a decisive and efficient sister-in-law.

When Gu Chenghuai returned home, Lin Zhao asked him, "Do you know Sister-in-law Zhang Ping?"

Gu Chenghuai's expression was subtle.

(End of this chapter)