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

Chapter 409 "Super Eye Drops"

"Is it pretty?" Lin Zhao turned to her husband, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

She loves beauty and likes all kinds of dresses, but unfortunately there are too few to choose from. In addition, due to the influence of the social environment, she does not dare to dress up too much.

She was feeling very frustrated and was hoping for the opening up to the public.

Gu Chenghuai nodded. "It looks good."

Lin Zhao smiled and asked, "Don't you feel exposed?"

"I'm glad you like it." Gu Chenghuai respected his wife's feelings.

Old Han's wife comes from a good family, and her family is very particular about food, clothing, and daily necessities. Gu Chenghuai was not surprised that she could give Zhaozhao such a birthday gift.

"I can't wear it out now, but I'll wear it in two years." Lin Zhao carefully folded it and put it in the wardrobe.

Gu Chenghuai offered, "If you want to wear it, wait until it gets warmer and wear it at home. When the environment improves, I'll have someone make you several dresses, in all sorts of styles."

Lin Zhao smiled brightly, "You said it, I want something nice. The wardrobe at home is a bit small, so I'll get a bigger one."

"it is good."

When the twins returned, they brought gifts that the two of them had prepared.

The two brothers sneaked back to their own room, avoiding Lin Zhao.

Yao Bao was in her brothers' room, lying on the table watching her youngest brother flip through a book. The books Lin Zhao had 'found' solved Qian Bao's immediate problem. Chief Engineer Zhou happened to be busy at the time, so he didn't need to go to study and instead looked through the books stored at home one by one.

If Lin Zhao hadn't made a schedule and strictly controlled Qianbao's reading time, he wouldn't have left the house every day.

Children's love of reading can also be a source of distress.

Fortunately, two years ago, Lin Zhao won the 'super eye drops', the kind that prevents nearsightedness. Just one drop is enough to do whatever you want afterward, and you won't get any eye diseases in the future. Lin Zhao gave this medicine to Qian Bao, who loves to read but doesn't like to move around, and only then did she feel at ease.

When Yao Bao saw her older brothers return, she slid off the stool and ran over to them.

"Big brother, second brother, you bought things?" Her eyes sparkled.

Yu Bao freed one hand and patted his younger sister's head. "I bought it. Keep it a secret for now. I'll give it to Mom tonight."

Yao Bao's big eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she smiled, "Will Mommy like it?"

Hengbao looked confident, smiling to reveal a set of neat, white teeth. "Of course, Mom will love it! This is a gift we made together, Mom will definitely like it!"

Qianbao put down his book and strolled over.

His clear, youthful eyes and brows exuded an air of integrity.

"Brother, have you checked it?"

Yu Bao nodded, "Of course."

"Don't worry, no problem, it's perfect," he emphasized again.

Qianbao hummed in agreement. Seeing his older brothers hide the thing in the wardrobe, he breathed a sigh of relief and turned to continue reading.

Yu Bao stretched out his right arm and grabbed his thin shoulder. "Haven't you moved all morning? Come out and play some ball with me."

Qianbao wanted to refuse, but Hengbao interrupted, "If you don't like to move, you won't grow tall! Qianbao, you don't want to be a shorty, do you? If you're not even as tall as Mommy, how will you protect her?"

Qianbao's unwilling expression immediately disappeared. He walked to the shoe rack and changed into white sneakers.

“I’m a boy, and boys’ height comes from their father. I’m not a picky eater, I eat everything, so I won’t be short.” He looked at his two older brothers, his clear black and white eyes filled with seriousness, as if he were answering a teacher’s question.

Yu Bao said, "I'll grow taller during the sports meet. Mom likes tall boys; she says tall boys look more energetic."

Only then will you have a chance to become the school heartthrob...

He asked his mother what the school heartthrob was again. His mother laughed first, and then said that it was a boy who was at the top of his class, handsome, and the most popular boy in the whole school.

Upon hearing that Lin Zhao liked tall boys, a serious look flashed in Qian Bao's eyes.

"Call me when your older brothers go play ball again," he said.

Yu Bao laughed, "Okay, I'll call you, you can't say you won't go."

Qianbao replied, "No. I will readjust my study plan."

"Okay, as long as it doesn't interfere with your business."

Then, the three boys went out to play ball, and Yao Bao followed with several green water bottles, acting as a spectator to cheer on her brothers.

Qiao Hui began preparing the afternoon's dishes. In previous years, the Meng family would come over to celebrate Zhao Zhao's birthday.

Lin Zhao sensed that the children were acting suspiciously, so she asked Gu Chenghuai, "Have you noticed that Yu Bao and the others have been acting mysteriously? They haven't come near me today, as if they're plotting something they don't want me to know?"

Gu Chenghuai did know, but it wasn't appropriate to tell Zhaozhao for the time being.

The children were focused on preparing a surprise for their mother, and he couldn't be a spoilsport father.

"You'll find out tonight," he said, keeping everyone in suspense.

"They've prepared a surprise for me?" Lin Zhao's intuition told her the answer.

"...You guessed it, I didn't say anything." Gu Chenghuai admitted it when he saw that his wife had guessed it and didn't want to disappoint her.

As for what the surprise was, he kept his mouth shut and didn't mention a word he shouldn't have.

Lin Zhao was sensible enough to restrain her curiosity and didn't ask any more questions.

I'm really looking forward to it.

in the afternoon.

Meng Jiusi brought his whole family over.

He was wearing a white shirt with a gray wool vest over it, and black trousers. His hair was cut very short, making him look neat and clean.

Jingmo and Guangbai, the two children, were also dressed neatly and had grown into handsome young men.

There were no women in the Meng family, so Jingmo and Guangbai spent more time at the Gu family's house than at their own. They grew up with the twins, and the four boys were as close as brothers.

"Happy birthday, little sister." Meng Jiusi handed the things he brought to Lin Zhao.

"Is this a birthday present for me? What is it?" Lin Zhao asked in a light tone, looking at the small box.

"You can switch watches between them," Meng Jiusi said gently.

Lin Zhao opened the box, and inside lay a silver-white watch with a simple yet sophisticated strap.

"Doesn't look like a domestic brand?"

"Yes, I bought it at the Friendship Store." Zhao Zhao has a Plum Blossom brand watch. The last time Meng Jiusi went to the capital on a business trip, his friend dragged him to the Friendship Store, where he immediately took a liking to this watch and planned to buy it for Zhao Zhao as a birthday present.

My sister's watch just happened to be a bit old.

"It must be very expensive, right?" Lin Zhao touched the watch strap, his face showing obvious delight.

"It's not expensive, I'm glad you like it." Meng Jiusi was in a good mood because she saw that Zhao Zhao liked it.

Nothing at the Friendship Store is cheap. This watch cost over 230 yuan, plus some coupons, but as long as his sister likes it, he thinks it's worth it.

Meng Jiusi has a high salary and receives other bonuses from time to time, so he is not short of money.

"I really like it, thank you, sir." Lin Zhao carefully put the watch away, planning to wear it again later.

Grandpa Meng was very generous and gave Lin Zhao a ticket to a TV station.

"I heard you've been wanting to buy a TV, and by chance I managed to get the tickets, so I'm giving them to you."

Lin Zhao's eyes shone brightly as she took the TV ticket and looked at it several times.

"!!"

"It really is a TV ticket!!" she exclaimed excitedly. "Thank you, Grandpa Meng, I love this gift so much!"

She had wanted to buy a TV for a long time, but she couldn't get a ticket. Gu Chenghuai asked several of his comrades with strong family connections to buy one for a large sum of money, but they still couldn't get one.

That's extremely rare.

Seeing the smile on Lin Zhao's face, Old Master Meng also smiled.

"I'm glad you like it. I knew you would. Your brother said you've been thinking about buying a TV, and now that we have the tickets, we can make it happen."

Then he asked, "Have you saved enough money? If not, I'll give you some more."

The old man's purse was bulging; when he said he'd add a little, he meant a hundred or two.

"That's enough. I've saved up enough money, but I just haven't had the tickets. Grandpa Meng, these tickets are a lifesaver. Thank you." Lin Zhao said with a smile.

When Yu Bao and the others found out they were going to have a TV at home, they almost jumped for joy.

"We need a TV!" Yao Bao clapped her hands and exclaimed.

Hengbao looked at Han Shuang and said, "Han Juan'er, my family is going to have a TV too."

"..." When Han Shuang heard the boy call her by her nickname, she called him by his nickname in return, "Hengbao, congratulations!"

Hengbao: "..." "Han Shuang, you're so petty." He pouted, "I've never met a female comrade who holds a grudge and is more petty than you."

Han Shuang smiled, "This isn't called being stingy, Comrade Gu Zhiheng. This is called reciprocity."

Hengbao: "Clever words and a flattering appearance."

"Whatever you say goes." Han Shuang didn't argue with him. Today was Aunt Lin's birthday, and she should be sensible.

Yu Bao acted as a peacemaker, "I'm going to the kitchen to help Aunt Qiao, do you want to come?"

"I'll go," Han Shuang said. "I'm most familiar with the kitchen, I can help."

“Then come with me,” Yu Bao said.

The boy and girl walked towards the kitchen.

Without a second thought, Hengbao chased after him.

"I'll join you too."

With the help of her three assistants, Qiao Hui quickly prepared a series of dishes.

Smelling the aroma of the food, Jingmo Guangbai washed his hands and went into the kitchen to serve the dishes.

"Aunt Qiao, your cooking is getting better and better. Just smelling it makes me hungry." Guangbai said with a smile, speaking slowly.

Qiao Hui beamed with joy at the compliment. "If you like it, eat more later. There are many dishes today, and several of them are your favorites."

Guangbai, carrying the dishes, responded with a few "uh-huhs".

His personality hasn't changed much; he's still quiet as he's grown up. The only difference is that he's very sweet-talking, especially good at praising the chef in various ways, never repeating the same compliment.

The food was served, and everyone sat around the table.

As the birthday celebrant, Lin Zhao didn't mince words and kept urging everyone to eat.

Yu Bao and the others were at the age of rapid growth, so they got hungry quickly and ate a lot. Looking at the table full of food, they ate without even lifting their heads.

Everyone knows that food tastes better when people are eager to eat it, so the young men ate like they were having a competition, eating incredibly fast.

Fortunately, Lin Zhao had prepared in advance and bought a lot of ingredients, so that Qiao Hui could cook more; otherwise, there might not have been enough to eat.

"Eat slowly, don't choke, there's cake coming later."

Upon hearing her voice, the boy who had been wolfing down his food slowed down.

Hengbao asked, "Where did this cake come from? I didn't see you making a cake, Mom."

Gu Chenghuai said calmly, "I asked your Uncle Han to make it."

Hengbao subconsciously looked at Han Shuang with curiosity in her eyes.

is it?

Why don't he believe it?

Uncle Han didn't seem interested in making cakes.

Han Shuang ate her meal quietly, then noticed Gu Zhiheng's gaze and gave him a polite smile.

She would never say that her father was cursing and swearing while he was working.

Hengbao: You're really good at playing dumb.

Lin Zhao glanced at the exchange between Hengbao and Han Shuang and smiled.

There are many boys in the family, so they can finish all the food, leaving the plates clean.

After dinner, we started cutting the cake.

With a professional chef at the helm, even a first-time cake maker can produce an outstanding taste.

Yao Bao's eyes widened, and she kept saying "delicious!" while expressing her envy to Han Shuang.

"Sister Shuangshuang, you are so lucky to be able to eat such delicious cakes so often."

Han Shuang was about to take her second bite of cake when she heard that sweet, envious voice and paused slightly.

She explained earnestly, "This is the first time my dad has ever made a cake, and it's the first time I've ever eaten one. I'll bring you some next time my dad makes one."

Yao Bao's eyes shone brightly as she tugged at Han Shuang's clothes and shook them.

"Really? Sister Shuangshuang?"

Han Shuang nodded, "Really? I'll bring it to you."

If Mother tells Father to do something, Father will agree, right? Of course, Father is a bit of a wife-headed man; he only listens to Mother.

She wants to find a partner like her father in the future.

Han Shuang was lost in thought.

Yao Bao said sweetly, "Sister Shuangshuang is so kind. I saved some delicious food for you too."

These words warmed her heart, and Han Shuang gently rubbed the little girl's chubby cheeks. "Okay, let's share it together."

The cake was filled with all the fruits that Lin Zhao loved to eat.

The cream wasn't too heavy, and the flavor was just right.

The Meng family members also praised it highly.

Jingmo commented, "It's even better than what we eat in the capital."

Guangbai licked his cream, his eyes shining. Hearing this, he looked at his brother and asked, "When did we eat cake? I don't remember. Brother, you and Dad ate it without me?"

"Hey, you little rascal, you forget everything as soon as you eat it." Jingmo's face darkened. "That cake was specially bought by Dad!"

Grandpa Meng laughed heartily, "Xiao Bai was still young back then, it's normal that he doesn't remember."

Guangbai gave a blank "oh" and then said, "I'll be able to compare it when I can taste the cake from the capital again."

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "If there's a chance, I'll take you guys to eat there."

She loves to eat and play, and she can accept anything new and interesting. Guangbai really enjoys going out with his aunt.

"Okay, okay, I'll go with Auntie."

A gentle hand landed on her head, followed by a soft voice, "Good girl."

Guang Bai's face flushed, but he cleared his throat, trying to appear calm.

Why does my aunt still treat him like a child...?

night.

Lin Zhao saw the birthday gift the children had prepared; it was a painting.

A painting that can be lit up.

The person in the painting is her, drawing at her desk under the lamplight.

Yu Bao and Heng Bao had a frame made, and the painting was decorated with many small light bulbs. With a touch of a pen, the whole painting lit up, and the person in the painting seemed to smile, which was warm and touching.

"What a creative birthday gift!" Lin Zhao exclaimed in surprise. "Whose idea was this?"

Hengbao, Qianbao, and Yaobao all pointed to their eldest brother.

Lin Zhao's dark eyes were filled with laughter. "That's wonderful. Where did these little lights come from, and how were they put up?"

Qianbao replied, "My second brother got the little lamp, and I installed it."

Lin Zhao was surprised, "This looks so complicated, you even know how to do this?!"

The child remained calm. "It's not difficult. It's very simple once you understand the principle. Mom, do you want to know? I can teach you."

“…Okay, you can teach me when you have time,” Lin Zhaoyan said insincerely.

……

Three days after the birthday party, packages from the Dongfeng Brigade began to arrive, followed by those from Lin Shifan and his wife.

Yes, Lin Shifan got married in the third year since Lin Zhao came to join the army. Now their child is two and a half years old.

His wife is the daughter of his boss. Through the organization's matchmaking, the two hit it off and became partners.

It took less than two months, which is ridiculously fast.

When Lin Zhao first found out, she almost thought her brother had made a serious mistake and was in a hurry.

My third sister-in-law sent me some local specialties and a new set of clothes, which were Lin Zhao's size. Lin Shifan said in his letter that his wife made the clothes herself and practiced for two months.

What he didn't say was that he had several extra pairs of boxer briefs with equally rough stitching and thread...

Although it was just a practice piece and the clothes weren't very comfortable, it was still his wife's thoughtful gift, so Lin Laosan could only accept it with a smile.

(End of this chapter)