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

Chapter 18 "Green Hat"

In the room.

Lin Xuan's tears rolled down her cheeks as she cried silently. Lin Zheng's eyes were slightly red but he didn't cry.

This shows the difference in temperament between the two little girls.

Lin Zhao asked Lin Xibao to take her washbasin and go get some water. Then she took the two little girls in her arms and asked softly, "Is your mother always like this? Did she give your cousin the fabric that belonged to you?"

"Yes, I saw it." Lin Zheng said.

Lin Xuan nodded.

The two sisters are nine and seven years old, but they are too sensible. They were born in the Lin family, which does not favor boys over girls, so their situation should be very good.

Lin Xuan is older than Lin Zheng, but she is soft-hearted and not as outspoken as her own sister.

She lowered her head and remained silent.

Lin Zhao asked, "Does Second Brother know?"

Lin Zheng glanced at her sister Lin Xuan and shook her head. "Dad is too tired from work. My sister and I don't want to bother him."

In fact, she wanted to tell her father, but her sister was afraid that her parents would quarrel, so she gave up.

"You should tell me," Lin Zhao said soberly. "If you two don't tell me, you're just indulging your mother. If you keep doing this, she'll get worse and move all the Lin family's stuff back to her mother's house."

The two little girls were raised by Qiulian without any innocence, especially Lin Zheng, who was much more mature than her peers. She lowered her head and thought about what her aunt said.

Lin Xibao carried the basin into the room, placed it on the washbasin stand next to the door, and said with her chest puffed out and her head raised, "Auntie, the water is here."

"Xibao is so capable." Lin Zhao praised, soaking a towel and wiping Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng's faces.

As if by magic, he found the cold cream he had brought and applied it on the faces of his two nieces.

"Look at your faces, they're all tanned. Young girls, try not to go out in the sun if it's strong. A sunburned face won't look good."

Xi Bao looked at her aunt enviously as she applied lotion to Sister Xuanxuan and Sister Zhengzheng.

After hearing her words, she whispered, "Aunt, it's not Sister Xuanxuan and Zhengzheng who want to go out in such hot weather. It's Second Aunt. Second Aunt won't let them sit idle. She wants them to collect firewood, dig wild vegetables, and pick mushrooms in such hot weather. My mother persuaded Second Aunt, and Second Aunt said..."

Xi Bao put her hands on her hips and, imitating Qiu Lian, said in a sarcastic tone, "Sister-in-law, I'm not like you. You have two sons, but I only have two daughters. If they don't work hard, who else can I rely on? Besides, they'll get heatstroke if they just bask in the sun. How can they be so squeamish?"

The corners of Lin Zhao's mouth twitched.

It allows you to learn, not to surpass.

This little drama queen.

"Does your second uncle know?"

Xi Bao quickly shook her head: "I don't know, Second Aunt behaves very well in front of Second Uncle, she's really two-faced."

Lin Zhao was originally very angry about the way her second sister-in-law handled things, and when she heard this two-faced remark, she almost laughed out loud.

"Who did you learn the term 'two-faced' from?"

Xi Bao's face flushed and she said, "I heard it from an educated youth sister."

The movement of sending educated youth to the countryside has been going on for several years, with both the Dongfeng Brigade and the Fengshou Brigade taking part.

"How are the educated youth behaving? Are there any causing trouble?" Lin Zhao asked curiously.

"Yes! Lots!" Xi Bao's face was filled with excitement. "The educated youth camp is super lively. Those educated youth make trouble every day. Sometimes they complain about the food, sometimes about the accommodation. They are really noisy. The team leader said they are a bunch of troublemakers. Now I avoid them when I see them."

She goes to watch the fun every day and knows everything.

"You go to watch the fun every day, right?" Lin Zhao laughed.

"Huh?" Xi Bao asked in confusion, "How did Auntie know?"

How do you know?
Of course it was because Lin Xibao loved to join in the fun even when he couldn't walk. He would look wherever there was any movement, and would definitely cry if he didn't get to eat the melon.

Lin Zhao didn't answer. Instead, she said to Xibao, "Xibao, if your second aunt bullies your sister Xuanxuan and Zhengzheng again, you should yell for your grandmother or your second uncle. Okay?"

Xi Bao looked at Lin Xuan. She wanted to call her before, but Sister Xuanxuan didn't let her.

The little girl frowned, looking embarrassed.

Although Lin Zheng was young, she knew her aunt was thinking about her and her sister, so she said earnestly, "Thank you, Aunt! If Mom takes anything from home again, I'll tell Grandma!"

Lin Xuan was torn between her conscience and her desires.

She was brainwashed by Qiulian, was weak in character, and did not dare to resist.

just.

Seeing my sister's bright eyes, I didn't say anything to make her unhappy.

Lin Zhao noticed Xuanxuan's uneasiness and sighed inwardly, thinking that she was too weak. She hoped that there was still time.

She asked the three little girls to stay in the house and go out after dinner. She went out for a walk and found Lin Shisheng and talked to him for a few words.

When Second Brother Lin heard that Qiulian had been secretly doing things behind his daughter's back and was mentally abusing her, his expression turned cold.

"Why didn't Xuanxuan and Zhengzheng tell me?" He regretted that he had been busy going out early and coming back late during this period, and did not keep an eye on that troublesome woman.

Lin Zhao did not dislike her two nieces. They were still young and didn't know anything. They were all influenced by the adults.

Thinking of her second sister-in-law's behavior, her eyes flashed coldly, "It must be that her second sister-in-law said something. The sensible children are holding their grievances in their hearts, and they probably dare not speak out."

Lin Shisheng frowned.

"I understand. I'll pay attention to it," he said.

Lin Zhao knew that her second brother was very independent and would definitely find a way, so after telling Lin Shisheng, she left the matter alone.

She had no good feelings towards Qiulian or her family.

In the original book——

A few years later, Qiulian became pregnant with a widower from the same village as her mother's family. She also wanted to cuckold her second brother, but her second brother found out and killed the adulterer and divorced the woman.

The Lin family hadn't done anything yet, but Qiulian felt that Lin Shisheng disregarded their marital relationship, trampled on her face, gave advice to the adulterer, and sued her second brother for intentional injury.

The adulterer used his connections to cause her second brother to go to jail for two years. When her second brother was released, Qiulian used the two sisters Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng to cause a lot of trouble for her second brother.

The book also says that the Lin family is a bit heartless. After all, Qiulian has been married into the Lin family for several years and has given birth to children for Lin Shisheng, wasting her youth. It is reasonable for Lin Shisheng to pay child support to Qiulian.

This is the original words from the book.

Lin Zhao was about to vomit.

What a weird outlook!
If you don’t wear a green hat on your head, you will have no idea how disgusting it is.

Looking at his sister's back as she left angrily, Lin Shisheng's angry eyes were filled with smile.

Thinking of Qiu Lian and the Qiu family, his face became gloomy again.

Just as Lin Zhao was fanning the flames in the Lin family, Gu Chenghuai received a letter from his daughter-in-law.

He had just returned to the dormitory when his comrade threw him a letter.

"Cheng Huai, your letter."

Gu Chenghuai's eyebrows twitched slightly, as if he was surprised who would send him a letter. He took the letter and saw the familiar words on the envelope, and his pupils suddenly shrank.

His wife's handwriting.

It's strange that she would think of writing to him.

"Thank you." After thanking his comrades, Gu Chenghuai sat down on the edge of the bed, tore open the envelope and began to read.

[Gu Chenghuai, I'm so angry! ]

This is the first sentence.

This sentence whetted Gu Chenghuai's appetite.

The eyes of the handsome young officer, who was as handsome as a pine tree on a cliff, suddenly fixed.

The comrades were curious and wanted to know what was written in the letter, which made the comrades who usually remained calm in the face of difficulties change their expressions.

[Your sister pushed me to the ground and I hit my head. A bowl-sized bump appeared on my head. I almost died!]

This is the second sentence.

Gu Chenghuai's heart skipped a beat and his brows furrowed. He suddenly had an urge to call Lin Zhao and ask about her injuries. Fortunately, he remembered that it was inconvenient to make and receive phone calls in his hometown, so he suppressed his urge and continued reading the letter.

[Your sister said I was living off you, that I was just eating for free! She said I was sucking your blood! Gu Chenghuai, did I eat for free? Did I suck your blood? Tell me, tell me now!]

Seeing this, Gu Chenghuai seemed to see the angry eyes of his arrogant wife. A smile flashed across his bottomless black eyes, the corners of his mouth turned up, and the murderous and decisive aura in his body calmed down.

I said, I said.

As a man, it is his duty to support his wife and children. Talk about eating free rice and sucking blood is all nonsense.

This was what Gu Chenghuai was thinking.

His wife is also very tired taking care of four children.

Sun Yeli kept glancing at Gu Chenghuai, and when he saw this scene, he became even more curious.

Gu Gou is like this, the sender must be my sister-in-law, right?

[Gu Chenghuai, I'm telling you, I want to find a job! I want to go to work! I want to make my own money! When I make money, I can spend it however I want!]

work?

Gu Chenghuai's thoughts raced. He had a comrade who had retired to his hometown. He could ask if there were any job opportunities. Although it was difficult to find one, he would always be able to find one if he looked carefully.

He doesn't care whether Zhaozhao goes to work or not. His monthly allowance is 85 yuan, plus task bonuses, which is enough for the family to spend. However, he doesn't object if his wife wants to go to work.

Gu Chenghuai continued to read the letter.

Next, Lin Zhao said that he would no longer be allowed to bear the tuition and living expenses of his sister Gu Xing'er.

The young officer remained calm and had no objection to this.

With her parents around, Gu Xing'er shouldn't have to bear the cost of her schooling. The reason he paid more was that he hoped his family would treat his wife and children well for the sake of the money.

Now it seems that Gu Xing'er is not grateful at all, but full of complaints. So I might as well just ignore her.

The letter also told him to find a way to get rid of the bricks and tiles, as the house was covered in dust and was extremely dirty.

Gu Chenghuai had no objection. He had originally wanted to build a brick and tile house. It was his wife who was unhappy at first, but now she had thought it through. So, let's build it, and he would take care of the bricks and tiles!
The young officer's gaze continued to descend.

This is the last paragraph of the letter.

[…I forgot about it after reading the letter. Especially when on a mission, you're not allowed to think about home. Mom is on my side, I can handle it myself. Be careful, my four children and I will be waiting for you to come home.]

In the end, what she cared about was that it might affect Gu Chenghuai.

Gu Chenghuai's heart was filled with sweetness, his eyebrows curved downwards, and a gentle smile flowed in his black eyes as cold as stars.

He put the letter away, placing it alongside the letters Lin Zhao had sent him every few days when they first got married. Having received no new letters for several years, the young officer often complained in his heart about Lin Zhao's scumbag status.

When we first started dating, I wished I could turn into the red star on his military cap and stick to him all the time. After I got pregnant, I don’t know if I felt more confident, but I didn’t write to him for half a year, and eventually there was no letter at all.

At that time, he always went to the mail room, but never received any mail. He still remembers that feeling of loss vividly.

From Lin Zhao's letter, Gu Chenghuai read about Comrade Kobayashi during their dating period, and a surge of joy spread in his heart. It wasn't overwhelming, but it couldn't be ignored.

Seeing Gu Chenghuai's brisk steps, as if he was about to go out, Sun Yeli followed him and winked, "A letter from your sister-in-law?"

"Yeah." Gu Chenghuai did not deny it.

"That's my guess." Sun Yeli asked again, "Where are you going?"

"Call." After leaving these three words, Gu Chenghuai quickened his pace and quickly disappeared from Sun Yeli's sight.

Sun Yeli wanted to say something, but he could only watch the tall and strong figure go away. "Is there any need to be so anxious?" He muttered, but did not chase after him. He went back to the dormitory and lay down.

Gu Chenghuai came to the mail room.

"Captain Gu." The soldier on duty stood up and saluted.

Gu Chenghuai saluted in return, his voice cold, "I'll make the call."

The call at this time needed to be transferred. The soldier on duty was busy and Gu Chenghuai contacted the person he wanted to contact.

"Hello?" A clear, young voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Junzhi, it's me, Gu Chenghuai." Gu Chenghuai said.

Yang Junzhi smiled in surprise and said excitedly: "Cheng Huai? How did you find time to call me? Whatever it is, I will never refuse if I can do it."

He and Cheng Huai were comrades-in-arms and friends, and they had a friendship of carrying guns together.

"I really have something to talk to you about." Gu Chenghuai's deep and pleasant voice came through the phone line.

"What's the matter?" Yang Junzhi asked leisurely, a little curious.

Gu Chenghuai said: "I want to ask you, are there any job opportunities here?"

Yang Junzhi works in the county government to which the Fengshou Brigade belongs. He is well-informed and has a wide network of connections. It would be a good idea to ask him when looking for a job.

"Work?" Yang Junzhi understood immediately and asked curiously, "Who are you asking? Your sister-in-law? By the way, when will you come home to visit? We haven't seen each other for a few years."

"I'll contact you when I get back." Gu Chenghuai said, "Please pay attention to your work."

Thinking of Lin Zhao's letter, his cold brows softened. "My wife is feeling bored at home and wants to find something to do. I thought of you. Money is not a problem. Can you help keep an eye on her?"

"It's a small matter." Yang Junzhi said with a smile, "You asked at the right time. The supply and marketing cooperative is looking for two sales clerks. The work is easy and respectable. I remember my sister-in-law is a high school student. You can give it a try."

This happened to be a coincidence. The county supply and marketing cooperative was going to expand and add a few more counters, which happened to require people. Only two people were needed, and usually they could be filled internally. The exam was just a formality. His brother-in-law was the director of the supply and marketing cooperative and had a vacancy that he was going to sell. Since his comrade-in-arms asked for it, of course he would give it to him first.

"Okay, I'll owe you a favor. Just tell me how much money you need and I'll transfer it to you." Gu Chenghuai felt that the job of a salesperson was not bad. All he had to do was sit and sell goods, which was quite easy.

If he were to work as a female worker in a factory, he would definitely have to consider it. His wife is not strong enough and cannot bear the hardship. It is better to be a salesperson, as it has an easier job.

Yang Junzhi didn't ask for money, and immediately said, "We are one family, just give us 600."

The job of salesperson is very popular. People will buy it even if it is put out for 700 yuan. The price he mentioned is really reasonable.

Gu Chenghuai planned to remit 800 yuan. He knew how much a job was worth, and he couldn't let his comrades use their favors and lose money.

"There's one more thing. My family wants to build a brick house and needs a permit. You..."

Before he could finish his words, Yang Junzhi took over the conversation, "This is a simple, easy thing. I'll do it. I guarantee I'll do it for you perfectly."

"Thanks. I'll treat you to dinner when I get back."

Yang Junzhi said with a smile, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, he took some things and went to see his brother-in-law to reserve the spot.

Happy New Year～～
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(End of this chapter)