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

Chapter 99 "It's All an Illusion"

"sister!"

"sister!!"

Lin Zhao was asking Li Fen about the defective products when she suddenly heard a hysterical scream.

"?"

She felt slightly embarrassed.

Just as I was about to say something, Song Yunjin rushed in looking flustered.

He rushed towards Lin Zhao's counter, taking three steps at a time. Seeing that his sister was alright, his heart sank back to where it was, and he gasped for breath.

Lin Zhao handed over his enamel mug, "Have some water, why were you running so fast!"

I glanced at my watch; it wasn't time to deliver the food yet.

"Why are you here now?" She wondered if something had happened at home, her face showing concern. "Is everything alright at home?"

"It's alright!" Song Yunjin didn't stand on ceremony. She picked up the enamel mug and chugged down water. After quenching her thirst, she put the mug down, wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, and said, "Sister, I heard that someone from the supply and marketing cooperative was taken away. I even heard your name. I was so scared that I didn't even have time to tell my mother. I came to find you right away."

Lin Zhao's brow relaxed, a warm feeling washing over her, and she smiled, saying, "I'm fine."

Song Yunjin didn't believe it. "I heard everything. You must be involved in something. Sis, what exactly happened?"

"It's nothing serious, I was reported..." Lin Zhao had only said one sentence when Song Yunjin exploded, her neat short hair almost standing on end, giving off a feeling of being furious.

"Who?"

The moment the words left his mouth, his angry black eyes swept over each counter.

One of the counters was empty.

One person is missing.

That salesperson who looked down on people's noses and eyes.

"Is it that burly salesman?" Song Yunjin pressed, her face dark with anger, her chest heaving violently, she was furious.

"Yes, it doesn't matter. She got herself arrested." Lin Zhao patted her brother's head to comfort him.

Her eyes curved slightly, and her smile was bright. "Without this person in the supply and marketing cooperative, even the air feels fresher!"

His sister's words of comfort did not bring any comfort to Song Yunjin.

"What did she report about you?" he pressed.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Lin Zhao's eyes. Knowing that his younger cousin was the type to get to the bottom of things, he could only say, "You're saying I'm embezzling public funds and harming the interests of the people."

"Bullshit!" Song Yunjin cursed angrily, spitting out the words viciously.

"Sis, you wouldn't even look at that! If you really need money, just tell my dad and the others. Plenty of people will chip in for you. Why do you have to go through all this trouble? Who does she think she is!"

Reporting his sister for embezzlement is even more absurd than reporting her having an affair with Song Yuncheng!

Lin Zhao took out an apple and gave it to her little cousin. "You know she was just talking nonsense, so don't worry about it. Eat this apple. I promised to bring it for you, your aunt and uncle, and Yun Cheng each have one."

Hearing that other family members also had some, Song Yunjin took a bite without hesitation, making a crunching sound.

The apples were crisp, sweet, juicy, and surprisingly delicious.

"It's delicious. You didn't find it in the mountains, did you?"

Lin Zhao said, "As long as there's food, that's fine. Don't ask so many questions."

Song Yunjin guessed that his sister bought it on the black market, and the apple in his hand suddenly didn't smell so good anymore.

"sister……"

He was really afraid his sister would get arrested!

Because his sister is truly fearless.

Having grown up together since childhood, Lin Zhao could see right through his thoughts with just one glance.

"We went to see a movie together. How did I get the movie ticket?"

Song Yunjin was slightly taken aback. "You bought it?"

"Apple is the same." She earned points by completing tasks and then drew them.

Lin Zhao spoke with confidence and without the slightest falsehood.

A smile appeared in the boy's eyes, his joy overflowing.

"That's good." He gestured with his chin. "That scared me half to death!"

Lin Zhao smiled, her voice tinged with laughter, "I can tell you were panting like that, your voice was practically splitting apart from shouting!"

"Sister!" Song Yunjin lowered her eyes, her ears burning.

Even though he was embarrassed, he didn't forget to nibble on the apple, crunching away non-stop.

"Sis, this is delicious."

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll get some for you later."

"Sister, do you have any?" Even though he knew his sister wasn't the type to give all the good things to others, Song Yunjin was still worried that his sister wouldn't have anything to eat.

There's no way around it; it's a good habit I developed since childhood.

"Yes, I would never mistreat myself." Lin Zhao always felt that people who were harsh on themselves were mentally ill.

"That won't do." Song Yunjin laughed, finished eating the apple, wiped her hands with the tissue paper Lin Zhao handed her, and said, "Sister, I'm going back. I'll also pass on the news to my mother. If she hears about it, she'll be very worried."

Lin Zhao gave him the remaining apples, saying, "Take them back."

Song Yunjin said sweetly, "Sister, ever since you started working, I've had delicious food to eat every day. Is this the happiness of having a job?!"

Lin Zhao smiled but remained silent.

Work itself does not bring happiness.

She didn't say it aloud, leaving it for Yun Jin to understand later.

"Okay, so good luck."

Song Yunjin's face fell.

He wanted to try, but unfortunately he had no way to use his strength, and he didn't even know if he would be able to get his junior high school graduation certificate.

so annoying.

"Sister, I'm leaving."

Wang Ju whispered, "You can ride my bicycle."

She offered to lend it to him, and Lin Zhao didn't stand on ceremony with her, saying with a smile, "Thank you, Aju. I'll bring you some food another day."

Wang Ju's eyes curved slightly, looking delicate and reserved, like a budding gardenia. "Okay."

When Song Yunjin arrived at the family building, her aunt had just finished cooking, filling an entire lunchbox with a generous amount of meat slices.

The meat was a gift from Zhaozhao, so it's no problem to give her more.

I just don't know where that brat Yun Jin went.

She heard that someone from the supply and marketing cooperative had taken her away, and she wanted him to borrow a bicycle to inquire about it, but in the blink of an eye, the person disappeared.

"Mother!"

A clear voice sounded.

Song Yunjin came upstairs.

"Where have you been!" Aunt Song glared at him, not having time to scold her son, and said anxiously, "Borrow a bicycle and go to the supply and marketing cooperative right away. I heard that a saleswoman was taken away. I don't know if your sister has been affected..."

He had only spoken halfway through the sentence.

Song Yunjin interrupted, saying, "Mom, I went there as soon as I heard about it, and I just got back."

He took out three apples and said, "My sister asked me to bring these apples to you. I've already eaten them, and they're especially sweet."

Aunt Song glanced at the fresh apple with its unwrinkled skin, and while she was surprised, she felt a warmth in her heart and said, "Why didn't your sister leave some for her four children?"

“My sister definitely kept it.” Song Yunjin said with certainty.

Aunt Song didn't say anything more, and hurriedly pressed her son about the supply and marketing cooperative, "Your sister wasn't scared, was she? What exactly happened at the supply and marketing cooperative?"

"My sister has been reported!" Song Yunjin entered the house, plopped down on the sofa, and casually put the aluminum lunchbox into a cloth bag.

"What?" Aunt Song's voice rose twice as high, and she followed with a cold face.

"What's the matter?"

"Both the Gu and Lin families have impeccable political backgrounds, and your brother-in-law is even a soldier. What could she possibly report?"

What's the situation with your sister now?

She kept asking questions.

Song Yunjin couldn't get a word in edgewise and was even disliked.

The Iron Palm struck his back.

The boy grinned. "Are you mute? Speak up, what's wrong with your sister?"

"If anything happens, quickly borrow a car and go to your dad, ask him to think of a solution."

I heard that the investigation team has locked up a lot of people in that building, all crammed into one room. Zhao Zhao is a young girl; she can't be taken there.

Song Yunjin hurriedly said, "It's alright, it's alright. The one who was taken away wasn't my sister, it was the person who reported my sister. Oh right, and the accountant from the supply and marketing cooperative was also taken away. That accountant is the nephew of the person who reported my sister."

When Aunt Song heard that Zhao Zhao was alright, her heart sank back to normal. She kept cursing, "They're all colleagues, and they're always reporting each other. They're just bored out of their minds!"

"Luckily, your sister is lucky. If she had been taken away, your aunt would have turned that building upside down."

My sister-in-law is strong and has a fiery temper, but she's been tamed by her brother-in-law now.

Ha, it's all an illusion.

If she knew that Zhao Zhao had been reported, she would definitely come knocking on her door.

She was kind-hearted and courageous, and saved many people in the past, many of whom I heard went on to hold high positions.

In Aunt Song's opinion, her sister-in-law had a wider network of connections than her husband. However, Xi Wei was not the kind of person who would take advantage of kindness, and she never mentioned those past events. It was likely that even Zhao Zhao and her siblings did not know about them.

"And my brother-in-law too," Song Yunjin clicked her tongue and slowly reminded him.

That movie completely overturned his impression of Gu Chenghuai.

I used to think my cousin's husband looked like a cold-faced devil, taciturn, and his gaze could freeze you to death.

That day, when they went to the movies, he looked after the children and didn't let his sister interfere. Not only that, he also kept an eye on his sister's movements. When his sister tripped, the man quickly helped her up and then held her hand for the rest of the time until they left the movie theater.

At that moment, Song Yunjin realized—

Some people aren't incapable of being gentle; they just reserve all their tenderness for one person.

“Yes, your brother-in-law is here too. He’s a capable man, he certainly wouldn’t let someone wrong your sister like this!” Aunt Song really felt that the person who reported Zhao Zhao had had enough of a good life.

"Yun Jin, you eat first, then I'll go make some chrysanthemum tea for your sister so she doesn't get a sore throat."

Seeing his mother's hurried figure, Song Yunjin shouted, "Mom, my sister doesn't like chrysanthemum tea!!"

"I'll put less chrysanthemum and more rock sugar, your sister will definitely love it," Aunt Song said confidently.

This is a new recipe she developed; Zhao Zhao will definitely like it.

Song Yunjin was skeptical.

I don't really believe it.

He couldn't persuade his mother, but it didn't matter. If his sister didn't like it, he would just gulp it down and say that his sister drank it.

As for throwing it away, that's impossible. Chrysanthemums are free, but rock sugar is rare.

Aunt Song quickly brewed the tea, cooled it down, poured it into a jar, and put it into a cloth bag for the lunchbox.

"Eat quickly, and then go deliver it to your sister. Keep an eye on her. If she's scared, stay a little longer, until she gets off work. Don't rush back, since you don't have anything important to do anyway."

Song Yunjin: He does want to do serious business, is there a chance?
The food in my mouth doesn't taste good anymore!

(-ι_-｀)
Aunt Song didn't notice her son's thoughts and took out a dollar from her wallet to give to him.

"If your sister is really angry, buy her some ice cream to calm her down."

One dollar isn't a small amount; it can buy a lot of ice cream.

Song Yunjin beamed, "Is there a share for me?"

Even in the sweltering summer heat, he wanted ice cream!
"Yes, you two shouldn't eat too fast, or you'll get diarrhea," Aunt Song instructed.

"understood!"

Song Yunjin quickly finished her meal, grabbed her cloth bag, and went to the supply and marketing cooperative to deliver the food.

……

Lin Zhao saw the slices of meat in the aluminum lunchbox and said, "Why is there meat? I told you that meat is for you. It would be so delicious to make braised pork. Your aunt and uncle would definitely eat half a bowl more rice."

"My mom didn't cook it because she was afraid of making too much food," Song Yunjin said half-jokingly.

Lin Zhao ate a piece of meat; the surface was golden brown and slightly crispy, not oily at all, which suited her taste perfectly.

She looked up. "Is there not enough food at home?"

"If that's not enough, I'll help you buy some from the brigade."

It's easier to buy grain in the countryside than in the city. Grain will be distributed in the countryside soon, and every household will be better off.

Even if you can't buy them, you still have plenty in your storage rings.

"I just bought a little," Song Yunjin replied, her eyes lighting up as she understood Lin Zhao's meaning. She lowered her voice, "Sister, were you able to buy any?"

"Sure, no problem. Just come to me if you ever need anything in the future," Lin Zhao said confidently.

“Okay, I’ll come to you if I need anything else.” Song Yunjin agreed immediately.

His parents would definitely not let his sister suffer.

"Sis, Mom was worried you'd get a sore throat, so she made you some chrysanthemum tea. She said it's some new recipe, not much chrysanthemum, but with rock sugar. Try it first, and if you don't like it, I'll drink it for you."

The siblings used to do this kind of thing all the time when they were little; they were very familiar with it.

Lin Zhao nodded, unscrewed the bottle cap, took a small sip, and thought the taste was alright. "Not bad. Please thank my aunt for me and tell her that her new recipe is a great success."

Song Yunjin was overjoyed, as if she were being praised.

"Ah."

After finishing his meal, Lin Zhao noticed that his younger cousin wasn't planning to leave, and looked at him with surprise.

She was met with a bright and cheerful smile from the boy.

"My mother told me to spend more time with you."

"I'll go buy ice cream later."

Lin Zhao smiled warmly, "My aunt is so good to me."

Song Yunjin felt it was only natural, her eyes bright and sincere, "My aunt is good to us too."

During those three years, the most difficult time was when the county stopped supplying food, the grain bins were empty, and there was nothing to eat at home. The whole family was so hungry that they drank water constantly. His father even considered taking them back to the countryside to dig for wild vegetables to make a living.

At a critical moment, my aunt came carrying grain and a few wild animals with her.

Seeing that his eyes were bulging with hunger, his aunt stuffed some biscuits and dried meat into his hands.

He would never forget the taste of that dried meat.

It smells amazing!
Lin Zhao made a request, "I want the red bean flavor."

"I know." Song Yunjin smiled mysteriously, the little voice in his heart strutting around, very smug. He had already found out... his sister's favorite ice cream flavor was red bean.

He turned to look at Wang Ju, his voice clear and melodious, characteristic of a young man.

"Sister Wang Ju, I need to borrow your bicycle later. I'll buy you an ice pop as a thank you gift. What flavor do you like?"

Wang Ju looked up at him for a moment, then quickly lowered her head again, her voice soft, "...Anything is fine."

"Okay." Then let's go with red beans.

Lin Zhao discovered a small pattern: the fewer people there were, the more nervous Comrade Wang Ju became.

With so many people from the investigation team present, she was alright.

How amazing.

When it came to buying ice cream, Lin Zhao couldn't help but think of South Street, so she naturally recalled the land and property ownership certificate she had drawn a few days ago.

She pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke up: "Yun Jin, do me a favor."

The weather was stuffy, and with nothing to do, Song Yunjin was almost dozing off. But as soon as his sister spoke, he instantly perked up.

"What are you busy with?"

Lin Zhao waved to him.

The boy darted toward the counter, tilted his head, and offered his right ear, his eyes bright.

"Go to East Street for me and see what's going on with that house on the far right," Lin Zhao said. "If no one lives there, could you go to the neighborhood committee and ask who owns it?"

Song Yunjin's eyes were full of confusion. "Sister, why are you asking about the yard? You don't mean to buy it, do you? I heard some houses have been confiscated."

"Don't worry about it for now, just find out for me and I'll let you know once I've confirmed it." Lin Zhao only realized that she couldn't delay any longer after hearing about the house being confiscated.

Her husband picked her up from get off work right on time, so she didn't have time to ask around and could only ask Yun Jin to go.

"Okay, I'll go then." Song Yunjin didn't ask any more questions.

Just as he was about to leave, Lin Zhao called him back and handed him a bag of candy, saying, "For this business."

Song Yunjin originally planned to rely on his shamelessness and smooth talk to get information, and with the candy his sister gave him, it would be a piece of cake.

"With this candy, I can find out anything!"

His departing figure exuded confidence.