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

Chapter 319 "No food is eaten for nothing"

Gu Chenghuai agreed and, without further delay, left the military region that day and boarded a train to the capital.

Lin Zhao returned to his hometown and sent a telegram with only one word – "arrived" – and bought a few newspapers along the way.

Then I saw a report that a human trafficking organization had been wiped out and its members had been arrested.

Xia Jie's name was prominently listed, and she was sentenced to death.

Upon seeing this news, Lin Zhao was overjoyed, exclaiming how delightful it was.

Lin Shichang, who came to pick up his sister and nephew, assumed his sister was simply righteous and said, "That's truly gratifying! The human traffickers deserve to die a horrible death!"

"May you die a horrible death!" Hengbao said loudly and fiercely.

Lin Shichang wrapped his free arm around Hengbao's head and pinched his little mouth, saying, "Little kids shouldn't imitate adults."

"Hmph, I didn't say anything wrong." Hengbao said indignantly, "Human traffickers are the most hateful people in the world! When I grow up, I'll beat them up one by one."

Lin Zhao, fearing he would reveal that her arm had been slashed, spoke up: "Don't say that. I don't want any of you to encounter such a heartless and insane person!"

Hengbao looked like a kitten being stroked, instantly becoming adorable.

The items sent back from the military region were still on their way. After sending the telegram, Lin Zhao planned to return to the village first.

After sitting in the car for several days, my whole body aches and feels greasy.

The group walked out of the post office.

Lin Shichang said, "Yun Cheng and Yun Jin were originally going to come and pick you up, but they both had something come up at the last minute, so they had to ask me to tell you that they would apologize to you another day."

"..." Lin Zhao said, "It's not that exaggerated, and you even apologize... I didn't bring much with me, there's no need for me to accept it."

"No matter how much stuff there is, you have to accept it." Lin Shichang's tone left no room for refusal. Others have someone to accept theirs, and his Zhaozhao has to have someone to accept it too. He can't let Zhaozhao fall behind others in any way.

Lin Zhao felt a warm glow in her heart, but said, "It would be too much trouble to ask for leave."

"No trouble at all," Lin Shichang said casually. "Knowing you were coming back, I took leave in advance, so it won't cause any delays."

"Big brother is so kind." Lin Zhao had a sweet tongue, and receiving such a compliment made Lin Shichang smile like crazy.

The group walked towards the direction of the harvest brigade.

Upon seeing the dilapidated oxcart in the distance, Lin Shichang asked, "Want to ride in the oxcart?"

The twins looked at their mother, appearing obedient and listening to her.

Lin Zhao shook her head. "No. I've been on the train for days, and I don't want to travel by train again anytime soon!"

Lin Shichang's eyes were full of undisguised laughter. "Then I won't sit."

“I won’t sit either,” Yu Bao said obediently.

Hengbao bounced around, finding everything fascinating. "I'm just like everyone else. It's so good to be home."

Lin Zhao: "..." Who was it that started whimpering as soon as they got in the car?!

It's so good to be home again...

The driver was still Lao Zhuangtou. When he saw Lin Zhao and the others, he stopped the car and shouted enthusiastically in a loud voice, "Comrade Lin is back! Do you want a ride? There are still seats available."

Lin Zhao gently declined, "Thank you, Uncle, but we won't sit. We've been on the train for several days and feel unwell. Let's walk."

Seeing her serious expression, the old man didn't waste any more words. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he drove off first.

Inside the car, a chattering sound arose.

"Captain, who was that just now?"

"This is the first time I've seen the captain be so polite, even offering to give me a ride."

The villagers joked about it.

Old Zhuang turned around, his voice loud and clear, full of energy, "Didn't you see those two little kids who look exactly alike?"

Yu Bao and Heng Bao are very famous; people from all around know them.

Someone immediately said, "You mean... those are the twins from the Gu family of the Harvest Brigade?"

Before the old man could speak, he slapped his thigh loudly, "He's our benefactor! Oh, why didn't you say so sooner? I happened to have some candy on hand. If I had known that it was our benefactor's child, I would have given them all the candy I just bought."

Someone on the bus chuckled mischievously, "You're willing to do that? Aren't you afraid your little tree will throw a tantrum?"

“What’s all the fuss about? It’s not like the Gu family can’t even afford to buy him grid paper and pencils. If he doesn’t care about anything and just makes a fuss, I need to reflect on whether I’ve gone astray in raising my child…”

That's incredibly cultured.

This prompted the old man from Zhuangtou to turn around.

"How can a roughneck speak so eloquently?" he wondered.

The speaker looked proud. "The literacy classes weren't for nothing."

She would never admit that she learned it from the educated youth sent to the countryside.

I must say, listening to stories is really useful for passing the time.

Old Zhuangtou praised, "Not bad, you're slowly starting to look like a cultured person."

The woman spoke with her chest held high.

The others looked at her with envy.

"Hey, the Gu family's twins and their mother are back from the army."

Someone said, "School's about to start, how can they not come back? Their mother is a worker at the supply and marketing cooperative, she can't lose her job!"

"Yes, yes, you're right!"

The bustling oxcart gradually disappeared into the distance.

Lin Zhao felt a sense of familiarity and began humming a song.

Seeing that she was in a good mood, the twins were also happy. The two boys went to pick wildflowers by the roadside and made them into wreaths.

"Mom, here's a flower wreath for you." Yu Bao handed the flower wreath she had made to Lin Zhao.

Lin Zhao had assumed it was a little surprise for Yao Bao, but she was surprised to find one for herself. "For me?" she asked.

"Yes, it's for Mom." Yu Bao's face was beaming with a bright smile, her eyes sparkling like stars.

"Thank you, baby, it's so pretty." Lin Zhao accepted the flower crown, but couldn't bear to wear it. She said, "My hair is dirty, so I won't wear it now. I'll wear it after I take a shower. It looks beautiful. My son is so skillful, just like me."

Yu Bao's smile widened even more, "Mom, don't worry about wearing it. I'll braid it for you again if it gets damaged!"

"I'll make one for Mom too!" Hengbao wasn't happy about being ignored and wanted to give the flower wreath she had made for her sister to Lin Zhao.

"Thank you too, Hengbao. One is enough for me. You can give yours to your little sister. Yaobao will definitely be happy to receive a gift from her brother." Lin Zhao smiled gently.

Hengbao listened to the advice, but still said, "Mom, I'll go find the prettiest flowers tomorrow and weave a super big one for you."

"Okay, I'll be waiting." Lin Zhao smiled.

Speaking of Yao Bao, she thought of her two children and wondered how Qian Bao and Yao Bao would react when they saw them come back.

"Brother, have Father and Mother sent any messages?"

Lin Shichang seemed surprised and asked in return, "You haven't received any news from your parents?"

“I received a postcard with beautiful scenery of Haicheng, it looked so lively and luxurious,” Lin Zhao said, then added with a wistful expression, “My parents must be so engrossed in their pleasures that they’ve completely forgotten about their own daughter!”

Lin Shichang laughed and said, "It's rare for me to go out, so I at least sent you a postcard. You only sent us two words. Does that make you feel better?"

"Two words?" Lin Zhao raised an eyebrow.

"Arrived." Lin Shichang read out the contents of the telegram, satisfying his sister's curiosity. "Pfft..." Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I bet it was sent by Mother. If it were Father, there would definitely be a few more words."

“I think so too,” Lin Shichang agreed. “When has Mother ever given us a kind look? We’re lucky if she even sends two words.”

He had no problem with it.

"I sent a telegram to my parents before I came back, I don't know if they received it." Lin Zhao's smile faded, and she said worriedly, "I don't know if my parents know I'm back."

"I'll definitely guess," Lin Shichang reassured his sister. "Yu Bao and Heng Bao have to go to school, and they might not come back if you don't check on them. Don't worry, Dad is observant. With Dad reminding you, Mom will know."

Lin Zhao thought so too, and felt relieved.

……

Haicheng.

Lin Heling and Song Xiwei were talking about the children.

"I wonder if Zhaozhao has returned to the brigade yet. Yubao and Hengbao will be starting school soon," Song Xiwei muttered.

Lin Heling patted his wife's hand, his voice soft and gentle, with a calming quality.

"They're either on their way or they've already arrived. Zhao Zhao is very thoughtful. Although she doesn't place much importance on Yu Bao and Heng Bao's studies, she won't let them neglect their education."

“You’re right.” Song Xi’s brows relaxed.

The couple stayed in the best guesthouse in Haicheng. The room was brightly lit, spacious, and had a bathroom. The bed was large, and there was a large balcony by the window with a soft sofa and a small coffee table next to it. There was a teapot on the coffee table, and a teacup in front of each of them.

Open the window, and outside is the busiest street, bustling with people during the day. The tall plane trees cast patches of shadow on the ground under the sun.

The pedestrians on the street were in high spirits, exuding a vibrant energy that was refreshing to behold.

Lin Heling picked up her teacup and drank her tea, her movements casual yet elegant.

He looked out the window, a mix of emotions welling up inside him.

“Small places can’t compare to big cities. Zhao Zhao should have had a much higher starting point.”

Song Xiwei turned to look at him, "You regret it?"

Lin Heling looked puzzled. "What do you mean? What do I have to regret?"

"I regret meeting you and marrying you," Song Xiwei said.

"How could that be!" Lin Heling denied. "The happiest thing in my life is meeting you and marrying you. I have never thought of regret."

He never let misunderstandings linger overnight, explaining, "I just feel sorry for Zhaozhao and her sons; their lives are too hard..."

To be honest, his biological children are not as comfortable as his childhood playmates.

His playmates, You Neng, live in big villas and ride in cars. Have Zhao Zhao ever seen or ridden in any of them?
The thought filled Lin Heling with guilt.

Compared to what his father gave him, he wasn't a good father.

Song Xiwei grew up in a poor family; she even earned her uncle's school fees by hunting. Therefore, she couldn't quite understand her husband's inexplicable sense of guilt.

“They’re living well enough,” she said. “Besides, the hard times are long gone. Now Shichang and the others all have jobs. As long as they don’t do anything reckless, they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives. Don’t overthink it.”

Lin Heling suddenly pointed out the window and said, "Xiwei, do you know that all the shops on this street were once owned by my Lin family?"

Song Xiwei: "!!!!"

Song Xiwei was stunned.

An entire street lined with the Lin family's shops?!

She truly didn't know, nor had she ever thought about it.

I stood up uncontrollably, looking from one end to the other, but I couldn't see the end.

"How much is this worth?" Song Xiwei said incredulously.

"It's nothing." Lin Heling said indifferently. Not only here, but the Lin family's businesses are everywhere. In the eyes of this young master of the Lin family, real estate is the least valuable thing. He has never even given it a second glance.

pity.

The world changes so fast; the hometown he remembered has been completely changed, and he can no longer find a trace of familiarity.

“What’s past is past. Look on the bright side. It’s a good thing that it’s gone.” Song Xiwei didn’t covet wealth and status. Although she felt it was a pity, she didn’t consider it a loss. So she comforted her husband.

Lin Heling nodded. "Yes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. It's all fate."

Money is just an external thing. The money he buried along the way was for his family to use. What he cared about was where his family was and whether they were safe and sound.
They stayed in Haicheng partly to relax, but also because they wanted to find acquaintances and inquire about the whereabouts of the Lin family.

The family's complete disappearance can only mean two things: either they suffered a devastating disaster, or they escaped.

Lin Heling hopes it is the latter.

He's already this old now, and his loving grandparents are probably no longer around. He hopes his father and other relatives are all doing well.

Song Xiwei interrupted her husband's thoughts, "Where are we going today?"

Lin Heling snapped out of his reverie and asked his wife for her opinion, "How about I take you boating?"

"Okay."

……

Lin Zhao had no idea that her father's trip back to Haicheng yielded nothing but disappointment.

The Lin family members have disappeared without a trace; no one knows whether they are alive or dead.

As the most favored young master of the Lin family, the pain that Lin Heling endured after regaining his memories is unknown to anyone.

She and her twin brother were near the entrance of the Fengshou Brigade village.

"Woof woof..." A loud woof rang out.

Hengbao paused slightly, then his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed, "Dahuang! Is it Dahuang?!"

They were still some distance from the village entrance, and could only vaguely see a yellow blob sitting there. They couldn't make out what it was until a familiar dog barked, which made the twins shout.

Yu Bao covered his mouth with both hands and shouted, "Big Yellow!!"

When the big dog at the village entrance heard Hengbao's shout, it wagged its tail vigorously and tentatively took a few steps forward, but didn't run over, as if it was confirming something.

Until Yu Bao called out again.

It's confirmed.

He leaped high into the air and ran towards Lin Zhao and the others.

It ran incredibly fast, extremely excited, its paws kicking up dust from the ground.

Big Yellow ran ahead, and Amber, who heard its barking, suddenly appeared out of nowhere and ran ahead with the mother dog.

A month later, Amber has grown even bigger. He's no longer the chubby little thing he used to be; he's clearly matured, with strong limbs and looks quite imposing.

"Woof woof woof..." Da Huang pounced on Yu Bao Heng Bao, stood up like a person, swept its tail quickly, whimpered at its little master, licked its tongue, and was so excited that it was about to speak human language.

"Dahuang, you've gotten heavier again." Hengbao giggled, hugging Dahuang tightly and rubbing her head against its head. "Dahuang, I missed you so much. Did you miss me too?"

"Woof woof!!"

"Hahaha, Big Yellow replied to me, it missed me too."

Yu Bao hugged Amber, trying to pick it up like before, but failed and fell on her bottom.

The child looked blank, somewhat incredulous.

Quickly regaining his senses, he touched Amber from head to toe and exclaimed, "Amber, you've gotten so fat! I can't even carry you anymore. You've eaten a whole lot of food for nothing!"

(End of this chapter)