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

Chapter 34 "Wherever the Red Star Shines, There is a Hot Land"

Lin Zhao rolled her eyes in return. The woman with the inverted triangle eyes opposite her obviously didn't expect her to be so tough, and her face was distorted with anger.

At eight o'clock, the copper bells rang.

The crowd that suddenly rushed in was carrying the smell of sweat.

Several hands clutching bills slammed on the glass counter.

"Comrade! Comrade!! Here are the money and cloth coupons. Give me three feet of cloth first." The girl with pigtails leaned half of her body over the counter, and the blue cloth coupons were stained dark by sweat.

Next to her, a woman in a patched jacket, holding a crying woman under her arm, spoke even louder than her, "I was here first. I want a bar of soap. Here are the money and the ticket!"

"There are children here, don't push!" the person in the front shouted.

"Comrade, please help me get 5 meters of hemp rope!"

……

Lin Zhao had noted down the location of the goods in advance, and as she had the good fortune to have seen such a scene before, she was not at all flustered. She collected money, picked up the goods, and gave change with smooth movements.

She can read and has a good memory. She knows exactly where everything is placed on the two counters, and she is very efficient in serving the people.

The other girl arrived late and knew nothing. Suddenly, so many people rushed towards her, and the urging voices pushed her to the corner of the shelves, and the hem of her white shirt was squeezed into pickle wrinkles.

She was at a loss, her lips moved slightly and she said something, but unfortunately there were loud voices coming from all directions, and no one could understand what she said.

"Comrade, what are you doing so far away? I need a can of fruit and a towel. Hurry up, I'm in a hurry to get to work!"

The person at her counter urged her anxiously.

The county supply and marketing cooperative has just been expanded. It is not small and has more than ten counters.

Some counters were crowded, but the fat old employee's counter was selling seeds, so there were not so many people there. But she didn't come over to help. Instead, she sneered at the little girl who made frequent mistakes, her face full of mockery.

Li Fen is a kind-hearted person. She can't bear to see a pretty girl in trouble, so after finishing her own work, she helps her and teaches her while helping her.

In a short period of time, Lin Zhao knew the personalities of the people in the supply and marketing cooperative.

One is the enthusiastic elder sister Li Fen, and two others seem to have bad personalities.

It doesn't affect anything.

Salespeople all have stable jobs and no one can do anything to them.

Director Jiang was worried about the two new comrades, so he came early and stood with his hands behind his back in the shadow of the grain and oil area, his eyes sweeping over Lin Zhao's neatly arranged braids.

This military dependent even tied the hemp rope into a beautiful figure-eight knot, as if he had been working in a supply and marketing cooperative for ten years.

Seeing that Lin Zhao was more skilled than the veteran, the other girl was also trying to adapt. She nodded in her heart and left calmly.

Lin Zhao and others worked for nearly an hour, and the number of people pouring into the supply and marketing cooperative gradually decreased.

Li Fen was used to this kind of work intensity. She bent down to find her towel, wiped the sweat off her face, and smiled at the two new girls: "How are you? Are you adjusting?"

Lin Zhao's forehead was covered with sweat, and the strands of hair on her forehead were a little damp. "It's okay, but it's too hot."

"It's really hot. Just hold on. It won't be this hot in two months." Li Fen comforted.

She looked at the other new girl and asked with a smile, "I don't know your name yet?"

"...My name is Wang Ju." The voice that replied was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and there was a bit of noise so I couldn't hear what she was saying clearly.

Li Fen has a straightforward personality and doesn't like dealing with shy girls, as she's afraid that she might scare them to tears if she speaks a little louder.

"Oh, oh." Li Fen awkwardly uttered two "ohs" in quick succession, then smiled politely, "Welcome, welcome, my name is Li Fen."

"Sister Fen." Wang Ju called out softly, then thanked her, "Thank you for helping me just now, Sister Fen."

Li Fen had to prick up her ears to listen to her speak.

The cheerful elder sister waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. We are all colleagues and it's only natural to help each other.

When I first came here, I didn’t know anything and it took me several days of guidance from my seniors before I understood the situation.

Get familiar with your counter as soon as possible and remember where things are placed. It’s okay if you’re not familiar with it at first. After half a month or a month, you’ll know where the goods are even with your eyes closed.”

Wang Ju was very nervous and didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

"What if I can't remember?"

This……

Li Fen didn't know how to respond.

It's just a few things, just get familiar with them, there's nothing you can't remember.

Lin Zhao interrupted, "Try it first. If you really can't remember it, you can write it down in a notebook."

It is true that some people can't think of anything when they are nervous.

Wang Ju's eyes suddenly lit up. She looked at Lin Zhao and whispered, "Thank you."

Li Fen shook her head in her heart. How could she be such a timid salesperson? The customers couldn't even hear her clearly.

The supply and marketing cooperative's working hours are from 8 am to 3 pm.

Lin Zhao had a quick lunch at noon, and when it was time to get off work, she packed up and went home.

As soon as she leaves.

Liu Chunhong threw the rag on the counter and cursed, "What an attitude! She's just a relative, she has no sense at all. The senior hasn't left yet, but she left first. It's outrageous! It's absolutely outrageous! I don't know if they hired a salesperson or an ancestor. If my daughter came in, she wouldn't be like her."

Li Fen had a good impression of Lin Zhao, so upon hearing this, she said, "It's time to get off work, and they didn't leave early."

"If you really want to find a job for your daughter, why not just give her your job? Don't bully the younger comrade. After all, you are a senior and act like one."

After leaving a few words, Li Fen left.

She really hoped Liu Chunhong would be more open-minded. The fact that the two new female comrades had been able to overcome numerous difficulties to get in and directly become regular employees, what did that mean? It meant that they had a powerful backer!

If they really fight, who knows who will suffer the loss.

Liu Chunhong knew that what Li Fen said made sense, but she still frowned in anger.

"Who's bullying the younger comrade? Why am I not acting like a senior anymore?! I can still do the job, so how can I give it up? What am I going to do if I give it up?! The job is only valuable when it's in my own hands. What Li Fen said makes so much sense, why doesn't she give the job to her sister?!"

"It was those two flashy women, Lin Zhao and Wang Ju... who stole my daughter's job. As soon as I heard the news, I went to the director, but he clearly said it hadn't been decided yet. I thought my daughter had a chance, so I used all my connections. I spent so much money on tickets, but in the end, I got nothing. How can I not blame them?"

It was a good thing she didn't trip them up.

The more Liu Chunhong thought about it, the angrier she became. She stared at the direction of Lin Zhao's counter with a fierce look in her eyes.

"I know you feel wronged, but they have all been hired, so forget it." An old employee who was on good terms with Liu Chunhong comforted her.

Liu Chunhong didn't say anything else

Not counting.

Her family can't suffer this loss in vain.

Her daughter's tear-swollen eyes appeared in front of her, and Liu Chunhong decided not to let the two newcomers have an easy time.

It was sunny in the morning, but now it has become cloudy, with wind blowing on my face, blowing away the heat.

Lin Zhao walked slowly and leisurely. She first went to the post office to mail a letter, then asked the person at the counter, "Comrade Liang, is there a letter for me?"

Liang Yi said: "Yes, I just arrived this morning. Wait a minute, I'll find it for you."

After saying that, he half squatted down and began to search.

After a moment, he stood up with a letter in his hand, "Here, your letter."

"Starting today, I will be working at the supply and marketing cooperative. You don't have to deliver letters to the village anymore. I'll come and pick them up every few days." Lin Zhao said with a smile on her face.

Liang Yi opened her eyes wide and asked in surprise: "You became a salesperson?!"

"Yes, I just started working today." Lin Zhao replied.

Liang Yi took a half step forward, pressed her body against the counter, grabbed her hand, and said in a low voice, "Congratulations! Comrade Lin, if you have any defective products in the future, don't forget me. I will never let you suffer any loss." "Of course," Lin Zhao agreed. "We help each other. You've helped me a lot in the past few years, and I remember it all."

Liang Yi smiled happily and wanted to say something, but someone came in and she quickly swallowed the words back.

Lin Zhao winked at her, waved the letter in her hand, and walked out of the post office slowly.

After going out, I couldn't wait to open the envelope.

Today's letter is quite thick.

She found a place, sat down, and unfolded the letter.

Two tickets appeared inside, one for a bicycle and one for a watch.

"!!"

Lin Zhao was stunned. She pinched the two tickets with her fair fingers and shone them in the sun for a few times before she came to her senses.

It’s really a ticket!!
A look of surprise appeared on her face, and she smiled with her eyes curved.

Lin Zhao carefully put the ticket into her bag and began to read the letter.

To Comrade Lin Zhao:
Show Xin'an.

I have read your letter and am very pleased.

I'm very relieved to learn that you will soon be taking up your post at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. I've already written to inform you that your mother will take care of the children, so you can devote yourself to socialist construction without worry.

Considering the distance between the brigade and the county supply and marketing cooperative, I asked a comrade to redeem two tickets: one for a Forever bicycle and one for a Shanghai watch. The former would ease my commuting needs, while the latter would help me stay on time at work. I hoped my wife would make good use of them.

These two items are essential for daily life and production, so you should purchase them immediately at the county or city department store with your receipt. Enclosed is a remittance slip for 300 yuan (draft number: Ge Zi No. ****).

Although we are far apart, wherever the red star shines is our warm home. Please take care.

Sincerely,
revolutionary salute
Gu Chenghuai

On the night of June 20, 1966

Lin Zhao read the short letter several times, with a smile on her face all the time.

Soon, she returned to the post office.

I sent a bottle of meat sauce and a bottle of canned meat to Gu Chenghuai.

Liang Yi looked at her and smiled with a mischievous look in her eyes.

Lin Zhao remained calm and watched her pack her things before leaving.

Bicycles are large items and are sold at the supply and marketing cooperative, but they have to be ordered in advance. She plans to tell the purchasing department tomorrow and ask him to help her order one.

As for the watch, it’s easy, you can buy it tomorrow!
With a plan in mind, Lin Zhao went straight to the state-owned restaurant and bought a few meat buns to take away.

The mother was very worried about her cubs because she hadn't seen them for a whole day, so she walked away very quickly.

The eldest and second cubs also missed their mother and had been waiting at the village entrance for a long time. Tiechui saw that the eldest and second cubs did not want to play, so he stayed with them at the village entrance.

Three children and two dogs, one big and one small, sat at the entrance of the village waiting quietly.

"Woof——" Dahuang suddenly stood up, barked, and ran forward.

Erzai stood up suddenly and shouted, "Dahuang! Dahuang, where have you been? Come back!!"

Dahuang stopped and stood where he was. Seeing that his little master didn't move, he barked again towards the end of the road.

Dazai suddenly thought of something and ran forward. Amber followed him, and the quiet dirt road suddenly became lively.

"Mom!" The eldest son's excited voice rang out.

Lin Zhao quickened his pace and walked to the eldest child in two or three steps. "Why are you here?"

"I'm here to pick up mom." The eldest cub raised his little face, his clear eyes looking at Lin Zhao without blinking, her figure reflected brightly, as if a baby bird is guarding the nest, waiting for the return of the female bird.

"Mom, I miss you."

He was a shy and reserved child, and this was the first time he had said he missed his mother. Lin Zhao's heart sank, and she said softly, "Mom has missed you all day, too."

As soon as these words were spoken, the eldest boy, who was originally a little embarrassed, smiled.

"Mom, how are you today?" he asked.

"Okay, how about you? How are you guys?" Lin Zhao said.

"That's fine. Grandma made us steamed egg custard in the morning, and made milk powder for the third and fourth cubs. At noon, she made us thick rice porridge with some pickles made by mother. It was delicious. The second cub and I drank a big bowl." The eldest cub answered his mother's questions in detail, then asked, "Has mother eaten yet?"

He was asking about noon.

"I ate it. I ate whatever I wanted." Lin Zhao said.

The eldest took the net bag from his mother and said, "Mom, you work hard. The second child and I are old friends. We can do the housework. Tiechui also helps us. Mom, go to work and don't worry about home."

He learned the second half of the sentence from Gu's mother.

The child's hands are soft, and his fingertips are prickly, which are the marks left by him from always helping with the chores.

Lin Zhao's heart softened. She looked down at Haodaer and touched his little face.

"How can I not miss you?" Such a sensible kid.

"Don't wait here anymore. Go ahead and have fun. I'll be back soon. I'll go find you guys. What if a big truck passes by on the main road? You guys are short and the driver can't see you. It's so dangerous."

The eldest child explained, "We didn't wait on the main road. We waited at the village entrance. Grandma told us to. It was Da Huang who suddenly ran away and barked. I knew it must be Mom who came back, so I ran here."

"I know you are good." Lin Zhao slowed down her voice.

Her gaze swept across the squatting Dahuang and Amber circling around her ankles, her eyes softening.

"Rhubarb and Amber are great too."

Erzai saw his brother helping his mother carry the cloth bag and he had nothing to carry, so he said, "Mom, can I help you carry the bag?" His eyes were filled with anticipation.

Lin Zhao took off the bag and gave it to him. The second son imitated his mother and slung it over his shoulder. The green shoulder bag almost dragged on the ground, but the eldest son quickly pulled it away.

"Second son, you have to pull it like this, don't dirty my bag! I still have to carry it tomorrow!" He taught his younger brother seriously.

"I know." Erzai said loudly, and walked forward with the bag.

Tiechui followed him happily.

After entering the village, Lin Zhao said, "Tiechui, thank you for helping Da Zi and Er Zi with their work and playing with them. Auntie will treat you to some steamed buns."

Before Tiechui could say anything, Erzai's eyes suddenly lit up and he said in a clear voice, "Mom, are you buying buns again?!"

"Yes, since you were so well behaved, I bought you some meat buns," said Lin Zhao.

The second child cried out, twisting around and throwing himself into his mother's arms. He buried his little head in her arms, laughing so hard that his whole body was shaking. "Thank you, mother. I like eating meat buns."

What don't you like to eat?

Lin Zhao smiled.

Tiechui licked his lips, looked at Third Auntie affectionately, and said thank you obediently: "Thank you, Third Auntie."

After returning home and washing her hands, Lin Zhao gave each of her three children a bun.

"You guys eat some buns first, and I'll make some cold noodles later, okay?"

Erzai gnawed on the meat bun, his cheeks puffed up, "Okay, everything mom makes is delicious."

After saying that, he went to the village to play with Tiechui.

The eldest cub sat on a small stool and snuggled up to his mother, with Amber circling around his feet.

"Why don't you go out?" Lin Zhao hugged the eldest cub's shoulders. He was still thin and looked tiny in her arms. He ate very carefully, unlike the second cub who always got food all over his face.

(End of this chapter)