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

Chapter 22 "Grinding Again"

Gu Chenghuai did not rush back to the dormitory, but went to the Family Committee and found the Women's Director.

The director of the women's department was Qian Guiying, who was in her fifties. She was a true iron lady and was more capable than any man.

Qian Guiying also has a special identity. She is the wife of the highest commander of the military region.

This is not surprising, as not everyone can be the director of women's affairs in a military region.

The family members who can come to join the army must have men at least at the battalion level. These people have different educational levels and personalities and come from all over the world. People without some means cannot control them.

Qian Guiying was surprised by Gu Chenghuai's visit.

She had only seen Gu Chenghuai at her home, which was where she worked. The people she had called in were all here because of a dispute in the compound. What was he doing here?
Soldiers value quick decisions, so after a polite greeting, Gu Chenghuai told him what he had just heard.

The smile on Qian Guiying's face disappeared instantly.

And this thing?

"I understand this." She said seriously, "We will investigate. If the results are as you say, I will handle it according to the rules."

"Thank you for your help." Gu Chenghuai thanked him.

Qian Guiying always heard her husband talk about how outstanding the young man in front of them was. Her original impression of Gu Chenghuai was that of a sharp knife, but now looking at him again, his image became more three-dimensional and vivid.

He is not only the sharp knife of the military region, but also the husband of a girl and the father of several children.

"What are you thanking me for? I shouldn't have asked you to come here. It was my negligence at work." Qian Guiying's voice was full of apology.

"You're too kind." Gu Chenghuai said.

Some people in the family building were difficult in their own ways. Even if he didn't live there, he had heard a little about them. They were much more difficult to manage than the soldiers under his command.

Qian Guiying thought of something and asked, "Are you planning to bring your wife and children to join the army?"

"It depends on what my wife thinks." Gu Chenghuai said.

His expression and tone were not much different from usual, but Qian Guiying still heard the indulgence in the young man's voice.

"Talk it over with your wife. Being separated for so long doesn't act like a couple. If you're interested, you should apply for a house in advance."

Gu Chenghuai nodded, "Yeah."

In the short term, Zhao Zhao probably has no intention of joining the army, so he will go back and think about it.

As a married man, he doesn't want to sleep in a cold dormitory.

No one knew these thoughts, they were all hidden in that cold but handsome face.
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Lin Zhao walked out of the post office with her two children.

Erzai suddenly slapped his head and said in frustration, "Oh, I forgot to ask my dad for a bicycle ticket!!"

"No rush, let's talk about it next time." Lin Zhao knew how difficult it was to get a bicycle ticket. One of her classmate's family wanted to buy a bicycle but couldn't get a ticket. They waited for three years but to no avail. I wonder if they have bought one now.

"Okay." Erzai still felt it was a pity.

He was an optimistic guy, and it was a pity that he put the matter out of his mind in less than a minute.

After walking for a while, the eldest child asked, "Mom, where are we going now?"

"Let's go to the county government building first. I need to ask your father's comrades something." Lin Zhao replied with a smile. "We can go to the movie later, okay?"

"Okay! Mom's business is important!" said the eldest son.

Erzai thought about his father's words and turned to look at Lin Zhao. His distinct black and white eyes were filled with eagerness. "Is Mom going to ask about work?"

"Yes." Lin Zhao felt a little sweet in her heart, "Your father helped find it."

God knows she was so angry at that time that she wrote it carelessly without any expectations. She knew better than anyone how difficult it was to find a job.

She wanted a respectable and relaxing job. She didn't want to work in a workshop. She heard it was too noisy, hot as a steamer in the summer, and stuffy in the winter. She couldn't stand it.

I didn’t expect that her father found her such a good job as a salesperson. He is worthy of being her man, he is so capable!

I was too embarrassed to mention it on the phone just now, so I’ll write a letter to praise you when I get home!!
"Mom is going to be a salesperson?!!" the eldest son asked excitedly.

There is no country kid who doesn't know what it means to be a worker.

Lin Zhao was also excited, but she tried to remain calm, but the corners of her mouth kept curling up. "I'm not sure yet, but it's almost certain."

The job of a salesperson, she never dared to think about it before!
The eldest son didn’t understand the second half of what his mother said, but he could understand the first half.

What mother means is that she can't make any guarantee.

"Mom can definitely be a salesperson!" he said seriously.

Erzai nodded vigorously, "Grandma said Daddy is an excellent soldier. A brave soldier never lies. If Daddy says yes, then yes!"

Lin Zhao also believed it.

She was just in a trance.

The first reaction when a dream comes true is usually trance, right?

"I'd like to thank you both for your good wishes."

The mother and her two children walked briskly and soon arrived at the door of the county government building.

Although it is called a building, it is only a three-story red brick house.

It won’t be noticeable in the future, but if you put it now... it’s definitely conspicuous.

Lin Zhao told the guard who she was looking for, and the guard went to call that person.

When he heard that someone was looking for him, Yang Junzhi immediately guessed who the person was and went downstairs without delay.

When he saw Lin Zhao and the eldest and second sons, his eyes paused.

Is Cheng Huai's son this big now?

"Is this Director Yang? I am Gu Chenghuai's wife, Lin Zhao." Lin Zhao took the initiative to say.

The eldest and second cubs called out obediently, "Uncle Yang."

Both of them knew that this was their father's comrade-in-arms. In the minds of children, comrades-in-arms mean good brothers, like them and Tiechui.

"I know you, Big and Little."

The second child's eyes widened, his mouth wide open, and he asked, "Did my father say anything about me?"

"Yes, your father said he has a clever second cub and a steady and sensible eldest cub at a young age."

Just one sentence made the two children smile.

Yang Junzhi took them to his office.

He poured tea into the cups and took out some candies, giving them to the eldest and second cubs. "Here, have some candy."

The two brothers didn't take it. They looked at Lin Zhao and waited for Lin Zhao to nod before taking the candy and thanking him with a smile: "Thank you, Uncle Yang."

Yang Junzhi is also married but has no children yet. He is envious of other people's children, but when he sees that the two children are well-behaved and smart, he likes them even more.

"You're so sensible," he said.

I hope his children will be like the two cubs in the future.

"Sister-in-law, Cheng Huai told you about the supply and marketing cooperative." Yang Junzhi looked at Lin Zhao.

"I'm sorry to bother you with this." Lin Zhao said gratefully.

"You're too polite, sister-in-law. Cheng Huai and I have been friends for many years, and there just happened to be a vacancy, otherwise I wouldn't dare to guarantee it. Besides, I didn't suffer any loss, but earned a hundred yuan." Yang Junzhi said jokingly because he was afraid that his comrades didn't discuss it with their wives and gave him more money.

He gave all the extra money to his brother-in-law, asking him to take care of his comrades' wives.

"It's my duty. This job is so hard to come by, and I can't let you work in vain," Lin Zhao said sincerely.

Yang Junzhi could naturally see her sincerity and felt that his comrade had good vision.

No wonder he looked down on the female soldiers from the art troupe introduced by the army leaders. It turns out he likes this kind of girl, who is suitable for him and complementary to him. They will definitely live happily together in the future.

"Sister-in-law, the job matter has been basically settled. So, I'll wait for you at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow morning. You take the letter of introduction from the brigade, and after you finish the exam..." Afraid that Lin Zhao would be nervous, he added, "The exam is just a formality. You're a high school student, so don't worry. After you finish the process, I'll help you transfer the grain relationship, and then the matter will be settled." Lin Zhao got the OK, and the smile in his eyes deepened.

"Thank you."

Yang Yunzhi remembered another thing his comrade had told him and said, "Oh, I've got the brick and tile slips too. It's hard to get so many bricks, so I've found a friend in the transport team to help you deliver them when the time comes."

Given this relationship, Lin Zhao would certainly not be so pretentious as to refuse.

"I was just wondering how to transport it. Sorry to bother you! When the cub's father comes back, we'll treat you and the comrades from the transport team to a meal."

Yang Junzhi said without hesitation, "Okay."

After finishing the business, he sent Lin Zhao, her mother and her two children downstairs.

After leaving the county government building, Lin Zhao could no longer contain her excitement and said to her two sons, "Big one, little one, Mommy will soon have a job as a salesperson at the supply and marketing cooperative."

"When I was in school, I envied the sales clerks. I thought it was the best job in the world. It was great! I have one now."

The eldest and second cubs were also happy for their mother.

"If I go to work, you two will have to go to the old house for dinner, okay?" Lin Zhao asked again.

The two little brothers had only been close to their mother for a short time, and it was the time when they were clingy. They were both reluctant, but seeing the smile on their mother's face, they couldn't say no.

The eldest child took the lead and said, "Sure."

After hearing what his brother said, Erzai nodded and said, "If my brother can do it, so can I."

He did not forget to make a request: "Mom, you have to prepare something for me and my brother just like you prepared something for the third and fourth cubs."

"Of course," Lin Zhao said softly, "It's just lunch. You two can still eat at my house this afternoon."

"There are also days off. I can take you to the county on those days." She made another promise to the two kids.

The eldest and second cubs were coaxed by their mother and thought it was okay for her to go to work because they would see her in the evening.

"Okay! Mom, let's go to the movies now?" asked Erzai.

"Correct."

The mother and her two children went to the cinema again.

Lin Zhao had been taken to see a movie by Gu Chenghuai and was quite familiar with the county's cinemas.

The ticket window is on a wall facing the street, more than one meter above the ground. You need to climb three steps to reach it.

The window is square, two feet long and wide, with double doors and several steel bars installed on the outside.

The cinema usually starts pre-sale of movie tickets at 14 p.m. on the same day, and just after 13 p.m., a long line forms in front of the ticket window.

"There are so many people." said Erzai.

The eldest child frowned worriedly: "Mom, can we buy a ticket?"

"Let's go and take a look first." There were many people here, and Lin Zhao never let go of her son's hand because she was afraid that the two children would be taken away by someone.

She walked straight to the ticket counter, looked up, and saw a familiar face.

The ticket seller also saw her, with a look of surprise on his face. He poked his head out and said with a smile, "Zhao Zhao?! Long time no see. Are you here to watch a movie?"

"Yes, I want to take my son to see a movie. I don't know if I can buy tickets. There are quite a lot of people there," said Lin Zhao.

It was such a hot day, and she thought there wouldn't be many people, but she underestimated everyone's enthusiasm for watching the movie.

The ticket seller winked at Lin Zhao, and the moment he turned his head, the small braid that fell on his collarbone swayed a few times.

“I’m sure you can buy it.”

What this means is that she will keep the ticket.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you for your good wishes."

Seeing that it was too sunny outside, the conductor said, "Zhao Zhao, please find a cool place first. Be careful of the children getting heatstroke."

"it is good."

Seeing that she was about to get busy, Lin Zhao took her two sons and walked away from the ticket office.

"Mom, who is that?" Erzai was curious about everything and would ask whenever he had a question.

"That's my mother's junior high school classmate." Lin Zhao replied.

When she was in school, she was a good student, had a good temper, was pretty, had good relationships with people, and got along well with the girls in her class.

Although I haven't seen you for a few years, I wouldn't leave you any tickets.

"My younger uncle is also in junior high school." said the eldest son.

"Yes, high school comes after junior high school." Lin Zhao imparted some useless trivia to her son.

The eldest child immediately said, "I want to go to junior high school and high school in the future."

Lin Zhao said, "There's college above high school."

The book says that the college entrance examination will be resumed later. After the eldest and second sons finish high school, the college entrance examination should be resumed, which is just the right time.

"If I get into college, will Mom be happy?" asked the eldest son.

"Of course I'm happy," Lin Zhao said subconsciously. Fearing her eldest son would put too much pressure on her, she changed the subject: "As long as you're a good, law-abiding boy, even if you don't get into college, I'll be happy and proud of you."

The eldest boy nodded obediently, still determined to get into college.

Erzai wasn't interested. Seeing his mother pass several shady spots without stopping, he asked, "Mom, where are we going? Aren't we going to buy tickets anymore?!"

"That aunt reserved a ticket for Mom. I'm going to buy her a popsicle," said Lin Zhao.

popsicle!!!
Erzai's eyes lit up and he said coquettishly, "Mom, my brother and I want to eat too."

"Buy it." Lin Zhao agreed immediately. As a wealthy woman, she could still satisfy her son's request.

"Mom is so nice~" Erzai's voice softened a little. As a child who is loved, happiness flowers are flying in his eyes.

Lin Zhao estimated the time and bought four popsicles. She gave one to the eldest and second sons, ate one herself, and kept the remaining one for Meizhu.

"Mom, it's still steaming." The eldest son had never eaten a popsicle and had never even seen one.

"Eat quickly. It's hot and it will melt in a while." Lin Zhao took a bite herself first. The coolness came over her and all the dryness in her body seemed to be taken away.

The second child was frozen and hissed, "Cold! Sweet! Mom, popsicles are delicious!"

"Yes, it's best eaten in summer." Lin Zhao's first popsicle in her life was bought for her by her uncle.

She thought while biting her popsicle.

Once she gets a job, she will go to her uncle's house.

Afraid that the popsicle would melt, Lin Zhao and her two children quickened their pace and walked towards the cinema ticket office.

In just a moment, the queue for buying tickets was gone.

The ticket seller Guo Meizhu came out after finishing her work.

Lin Zhao handed the popsicle over and said with a smile, "I bought this for you."

"Thank you." Guo Meizhu took it with a smile and took out two tickets from her pocket. "Movie tickets, one for you and one for the two kids."

Generally speaking, the eldest and second children of this age do not need to buy tickets and can just sit with their mother. But seeing that Lin Zhao was with two children, it would be crowded for three people to sit in one seat, so she simply kept two tickets.

"You've been very thoughtful, thank you." Lin Zhao gave her the money.

Guo Meizhu didn't like to shirk responsibility, so she took it generously and said with a smile: "You got a popsicle for free, I'll treat you next time."

"It's okay. If it weren't for you, I would have broken my promise to those two guys. You helped me, so it's only right that I treat you to a meal." Lin Zhao laughed.

(End of this chapter)