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

Chapter 393 "See You Next Time"

"You have an older brother, right?" Lin Zhao asked almost certainly.

"How did you know?" Xie Baiwei thought Zhao Zhao was really amazing. She hadn't said it, had she?
She looked at Ning Jingqiu, who shook her head.

I never said that.

“What’s so hard to guess?” Lin Zhao smiled helplessly. “Just like you, no one confessed to me when I was in school. I later found out that my brother and his friends had threatened the boys in my class. They said… anyone who dares to interfere with my sister’s studies, I’ll break their legs! I didn’t have any close male classmates in junior high or high school.”

I did receive love letters, but the person was too cautious and didn't even sign the letters.

To this day, she still doesn't know who wrote her the love letter back then.

"So how did you and your partner get together?" Xie Baiwei asked with a gossipy look. "Was it... you who took the initiative?"

"How could that be? I used to be so proud. To quote my uncle, I was more likely to step in poop than anyone else because I held my head too high." Lin Zhao touched the tip of her nose. "Gu Chenghuai was the one who pursued me. I also thought he was pretty good. He was handsome, a soldier, and very strong. So we got together."

Xie Baiwei cupped her face in her hands and said, "How romantic!"

He looked at Lin Zhao.

She wore a fuchsia turtleneck sweater, her hair in a low bun, and her skin was fair with a rosy glow, exuding both intellect and radiance.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Gu has excellent taste! If I were a man, I would pursue you too."

After Lin Zhao got to know Xie Baiwei, she realized how much Xie Baiwei valued looks, just like her own precious daughter.

I only make friends with good-looking people.

A burly, dark-skinned soldier came to confess his feelings to Su Jingqiu.

"Comrade Su, would you be willing to establish a revolutionary friendship with me?" The tall, burly man's face flushed red, and he stammered nervously.

Because of her family background, Su Jingqiu was attracted to men of his build, especially since he was wearing a military uniform, which made her feel very safe.

"We can try to make contact," Su Jingqiu said frankly, her eyes clear and bright, without locking the door completely.

Xie Baiwei gripped Lin Zhao's arm tightly, her inner voice gurgling incessantly.

Is Jingqiu going to get a boyfriend soon?
The soldier who confessed his love was surprised to be successful and stood there stunned for a long time, unable to come to his senses, like a silly goose.

"Comrade Su, you...you agreed?" he asked blankly.

He noticed this girl with an exceptionally beautiful smile last year and wanted to confess his feelings, but someone beat him to it. He saw that Comrade Su rejected that person, saying that she had no plans to find a partner for the time being, so he didn't dare to go up to her.

He came this year because he didn't want to leave any regrets.

I can't believe it... I can't believe it... Is he dreaming?!
“I mean we can make contact,” Su Jingqiu said earnestly. “Let’s correspond first, and then we can discuss establishing a revolutionary friendship after we have a deeper understanding of each other, okay?”

"Okay!" The man's voice was strong and clear, his already large eyes were even brighter and more piercing, and the corners of his mouth kept turning up.

"Comrade Su, may I ask you out tomorrow? I'd like to formally introduce myself."

Lin Zhao looked over and clicked his tongue. He looked honest, but he was actually a black sesame seed.

You said you wanted to get to know me better, so I'll invite you out so you can really get to know me better.

Who said these people are straightforward?
Su Jingqiu nodded, "Okay."

The man slipped her a few candies and left excitedly.

Su Jingqiu paused for a moment, then shared the candy with Lin Zhao and Xie Baiwei.

Meeting Xie Baiwei's resentful gaze, she couldn't help but want to laugh.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"Congratulations, Jingqiu." Xie Baiwei composed herself, congratulating her friend, and leaned closer to her, asking expectantly, "What's it like to be confessed to?!"

Su Jingqiu thought for a moment, "My heart is beating a little fast, and I'm also a little happy."

“Jingqiu, you need to examine him carefully before agreeing to marry him,” Xie Baiwei said. “Marriage is a matter between two families. You need to look not only at the man but also at his family. That’s what my aunt said. I’m just a middleman, so please don’t think I’m being long-winded.”

"No, I don't." Su Jingqiu smiled broadly. "I know you want what's best for me. Don't worry, it's just contact. If I find anything amiss, I'll cut my losses in time. Let's be pen pals for now."

Lin Zhao nodded.

"Don't worry, Weiwei. Jingqiu is rational and smart. She knows what she's doing."

Su Jingqiu smiled, her slender body leaning towards Lin Zhao, her eyes sincere, "Zhao Zhao, we agreed to keep in touch. We'll write to you when something interesting happens, and you have to write back to us."

Xie Baiwei added, "Yes, you must write back to us. We will come back sooner or later. Don't forget us."

"How could I forget?" Lin Zhao said earnestly. "This was the first time I ever learned to dance, and you were my dance teachers. I can't forget it. Don't worry, I will reply to you. I'm the fastest at replying, so you can rest assured about that."

Writing letters is a bit tiring for my hands.

However, she enjoys having pen pals and is always pleasantly surprised to receive their letters.

"Okay." The two pretty girls laughed.

"When are you leaving?" Lin Zhao asked.

"Tomorrow at noon," Xie Baiwei said reluctantly.

After this performance, they should take a break, go home and spend time with their families, and continue performing in various places after the New Year.

"So soon? I understand, you want to celebrate the New Year with your families too," Lin Zhao said. "Shall I make you some food for the journey? Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

The two had tasted the cookies, rice crackers, and red date cakes that Lin Zhao had brought them... Knowing that Zhao Zhao was a good cook, the two foodies' eyes lit up when they heard her words.

"Is it convenient?" Xie Baiwei tugged at her sleeve and blinked a few times.

It was Chinese New Year, and she was a little embarrassed, but to be honest, she was a little hungry.

“It’s no trouble. I’ll eat it myself, and I have someone to help me,” Lin Zhao said.

Xie Baiwei and Su Jingqiu's smiles were as bright as flowers.

The next morning, the two of them took a special trip to the supply and marketing cooperative. Xie Baiwei bought a light bean green silk scarf with light beige vine patterns on the surface, interspersed with small white daisy buds. The patterns were sparsely distributed, neither too dense nor too intricate.

"This silk scarf makes her skin look fairer and suits Zhaozhao perfectly."

Su Jingqiu nodded. She didn't have much money, so she bought a fountain pen.

“Zhao Zhao often writes letters, so I gave her a fountain pen to use in rotation.”

The two girls exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with satisfaction at the gifts they had chosen.

Lin Zhao brought the prepared food to the place where Xie Baiwei and the others were gathered. She handed the bag in her hand to Su Jingqiu, feeling quite reluctant to part with her.

She didn't have many people she could talk to in the military region; Xie Baiwei and Su Jingqiu were the most compatible.

"Bon Voyage."

"Thank you." Su Jingqiu looked at Lin Zhao, a smile playing on her lips. "Zhao Zhao, it's so good to know you. I hope our friendship lasts forever, and I wish you a happy new year and all the best."

Lin Zhao gave her a hug.

"May our friendship last forever."

Seeing the burly, dark-skinned soldier next to her scratching his head anxiously, she let go of his hand and gestured for Su Jingqiu to look in that direction.

Su Jingqiu was slightly taken aback, then smiled and walked towards the person.

The man was a head and a half taller than her, and his military uniform couldn't hide his strong muscles. The woman looked as delicate as a willow in front of him.

The members of the cultural troupe silently turned their backs.

Their work means they are not traditional virtuous wives and loving mothers, and it is not easy for them to find partners. If someone in the group finds a partner, they will only be happy for their good sisters and will not cause trouble.

Xie Baiwei had mixed feelings, and a hint of disappointment appeared on her face.

Lin Zhao noticed and smiled, "Feeling unwell?"

"A little." Xie Baiwei's face showed three parts embarrassment, three parts awkwardness, and five parts self-loathing.

"That's normal." Everyone has a possessive streak, and those who don't cause damage for their own selfish reasons are truly precious.

"Is this normal?" Xie Baiwei asked Lin Zhao.

"It's normal. You're just not used to it at first. Once you've mentally prepared yourself, you won't feel anything," Lin Zhao said confidently.

She had similar feelings. When her brother was dating, it felt like a stranger had invaded her territory. It was incredibly uncomfortable. She just needed to adjust her mindset.

"I believe you," Xie Baiwei said. "I will adjust as soon as possible."

"Ah."

Commander Xie stood at the door of the Songhuajiang brand large passenger bus, blew his whistle, and Xie Baiwei stuffed a small bag into Lin Zhao's arms and ran over quickly.

Su Jingqiu also ran over, smiled as she passed Lin Zhao, and caught up with the group.

The members of the cultural troupe boarded the bus one by one.

Xie Baiwei sat by the window, leaned out, and waved vigorously at Lin Zhao.

"Goodbye."

The bus drove away.

Lin Zhao sighed softly and slowly walked home. She hadn't gone far when Gu Chenghuai appeared.

"Going to the movies?"

Lin Zhao perked up, "Isn't it going to be released tonight?"

“If you’re unhappy, I’ll take you to the movies,” Gu Chenghuai said.

"I'm not unhappy," Lin Zhao said, giving him a reproachful look. "I'm not that fragile."

She tugged at Gu Chenghuai's sleeve and quickened her pace.

"Weiwei slipped something to me, I need to go back and see what it is..."

Gu Chenghuai smiled as he looked at his wife's radiant appearance.

back home.

Lin Zhao opened the small bag Xie Baiwei had given her, took out the contents, and saw a silk scarf, a fountain pen, and a handmade card.

"New Year's gift (smiley face) Wishing you become more and more beautiful in the new year. See you next time."

See you next time.

After reading the card, Lin Zhao smiled broadly; the girl was so wonderful.

She put the card into the box specifically for letters, and her mood was not affected; on the contrary, it was even better.

Lin Zhao stood in front of the dressing mirror, tied the light green silk scarf around her neck, looked at herself, and raised an eyebrow at Gu Chenghuai in the mirror.

Is it pretty?

Gu Chenghuai took a few steps forward, hugged her from behind, pressed his face against Lin Zhao's face, locked his gaze on her beautiful eyes in the mirror, and deliberately lowered his voice, saying in the tone his wife liked best: "Beautiful."

Just as Lin Zhao was about to speak, there was a series of knocks on the door.

She pushed the man away.

"Enter."

Yu Bao poked her head out and said, "It's us."

"Come in," Lin Zhaochao beckoned to his son.

Yu Bao and the others went into the house.

"Mom, are you feeling alright? My brother was worried you'd cry, so he called us in to comfort you," said the straightforward little Hengbao.

Lin Zhao felt a warmth in her heart and asked with a smile, "How do you plan to comfort me?"

Hengbao spoke first, "I can dress up as a clown to amuse Mom."

His eyes sparkled with pride. "Every time I tease Yaobao, she laughs."

Yu Bao took out the candy he had saved up, saying, "Eating candy makes me happy."

After hesitating for a long time, Li Bao suddenly realized something, turned around blankly, stuck out her butt, turned her head to look at Lin Zhao, and said, "Third Auntie is happy if she kicks me."

Lin Zhao was completely puzzled.

Quickly help him up.

"Who said you'd be happy just by kicking someone?"

“My dad,” Li Bao replied, “My dad says my brother is annoying; he’s happy if he gets kicked by him!”

Gu Chenghuai: "..."

Lin Zhao: "..."

Lin Zhao was both amused and exasperated. "That was just something I said in anger, don't take it seriously."

Li Bao scratched his head sheepishly, "Oh."

Qianbao took Lin Zhao's hand, raised his little face, and said in a serious tone, "I'll tell Mommy a story to lull her to sleep."

That's just how he is; whenever his brother makes him angry, he'll be fine after a good night's sleep.

Lin Zhao pinched Qianbao's chubby little face and said in a gentle voice, "I'm not unhappy. Seeing my Qianbao makes all my unhappiness disappear."

Qianbao smiled faintly.

The twins were unhappy.

"...And what about us? Would Mom still be unhappy if she saw us? It's because we're not worthy." Hengbao said with a hint of resentment.

Lin Zhao laughed out loud, "Why are you being so sour? I'm happy, I'm happy to see any of you."

"Where is Yaobao?"

Hengbao: "He's braiding Dahuang's hair again."

Lin Zhao sighed, "Poor Da Huang, I'll reward him with two meat bones later."

Her eyes were full of heartache for her own dog, Dahuang. "I wonder when Yaobao will stop playing the braiding game."

But when we told Dahuang not to spoil Yaobao, she wouldn't listen.

"I hope so..."

……

In the afternoon, Meng Jiusi came over with his grandfather and two sons. He and Gu Chenghuai were busy in the kitchen, while Lin Zhao was called away by his grandfather to play chess.

Qianbao watched from the side, while Yubao, the other two, and Jingmo played in the yard.

"I heard there's been news about your job?" Old Master Meng asked suddenly, looking at the chessboard.

Lin Zhao can play chess, but only a little. Fortunately, Grandpa Meng's chess skills are not very good either. The two bad chess players can play against each other and are kindred spirits.

It's just that Qianbao is suffering.

Seeing the chess piece that Grandpa Meng placed, the child frowned, and when he saw the piece that his mother placed, his frown deepened.

"Sigh." He sighed softly, turned his back silently, stared at the wall, and stopped looking at the chessboard.

Lin Zhao didn't notice her son's reaction and simply hummed in agreement. "There's news. He's joined the propaganda system, drawing propaganda posters. He doesn't have to work in the office; he can go wherever he's needed. I'm very satisfied."

When Grandpa Meng heard her blunt words, he paused for a moment, then laughed.

"You're quite direct."

Lin Zhao immediately said, "There's no need to hide anything when talking to you."

"Good job, keep it up. I have some influence in the military region. You're my granddaughter, don't let anyone bully you." Old Master Meng placed a piece on the board.

Never underestimate a highly skilled doctor; they build their network of connections incredibly quickly.

Lin Zhao said cheerfully, "Thank you, Grandpa Meng, for supporting me."

Grandpa Meng waved his hand, "When do we start work?"

"After the New Year."

Grandpa Meng continued, "I'll give you a bicycle then."

Knowing Grandpa Meng's temperament, Lin Zhao didn't refuse. "Thank you, Grandpa Meng. I just happen to need a bicycle."

Grandpa Meng smiled kindly.

……

The year has passed.

Li Bao should go back to his hometown.

He was driven back by Meng Jiusi, who was on his way to attend an "academic and training seminar" and was visiting his parents on the way.

Yu Bao and the others were very reluctant to part with him, and only stopped crying when Lin Zhao said that he would be brought back again in the future.

You should have said so earlier! The twins drank a few sips of water to replenish their fluids.

When Li Bao came, he had one bag of luggage, but when he arrived home, it had become two bags. The Gu family was surprised to find that he had gained weight.

station.

Gu Yuanshan pinched his youngest son's cheek and gently tugged, "Your face has gotten rounder?"

“Yes, Uncle made a lot of meat.” Li Bao rubbed his slightly sore cheek and looked at his father accusingly.

"What?! The third brother cooks?!" Gu Yuanshan exclaimed in shock. "Is his cooking even edible?"

Li Bao spoke up for his third uncle, "Why can't we eat it? It tastes even better than my mother's cooking."

Gu Yuanshan said quietly, "I'll go back and tell your mother that you despise her."

(End of this chapter)