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

Chapter 411 "The World Is About to Change"

Su Jingqiu patted Lin Zhao's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Besides, you're still here, so I'll always discuss important matters with you. Don't find me annoying."

"No," Lin Zhao said with a smile.

Thinking of something, she pretended to be troubled, "Bai Wei specifically wrote me a letter instructing me to take good care of her best friend. I promised her, so I will definitely do my best."

It's not a big deal.

Su Jingqiu touched her protruding belly, her smile warm.

Her baby received so much love even before it was born, and we hope her child will have a smooth and healthy life.

"Zhaozhao, thank you."

Lin Zhao waved his hand, "It's no big deal, why are you thanking me so formally?"

"Okay, I won't say anymore. You know, pregnant women become strange, not quite the same as before." Su Jingqiu also felt that she was sometimes being dramatic and unlike herself.

Duan Yu was the only victim.

That simpleton has an incredibly good temper.

Her mother always says that she made the right choice in choosing a partner, that he is a capable person.

Lin Zhao reassured him, "It's normal. Just wait until the cargo is unloaded. Hang in there, you'll get through this sooner or later."

"Yes, I can do it. I love children. Just thinking about giving birth to someone in a few months makes me feel incredibly proud." Su Jingqiu's eyes shone brightly with anticipation.

"If I could have a child like Qianbao or Yaobao, I would be laughing in my dreams."

Lin Zhao could only say, "Kids are all cute in their own way."

"Too."

Lin Zhao then asked about Xie Baiwei, "What happened to Baiwei? She wrote me a letter that sounded so pitiful."

Bai Wei?

Su Jingqiu sighed first, then said, "Bai Wei's marriage prospects are not very good. I even suspect it's because of that person who brought her bad luck..."

Lin Zhao looked puzzled.

Wait, the man from before?!
"No, explain yourself clearly. Previous men?! Did you have any?"

Su Jingqiu was taken aback, then realized that Zhaozhao didn't know about this.

"Yes, sisters."

"Bai Wei had a boyfriend..." Su Jingqiu's expression turned strange as she said this. "I guess you could say she had one, even though they only dated for less than half a month. Shouldn't that count as a boyfriend?"

"Bai Wei felt ashamed, which is why she never mentioned it to you."

Lin Zhao became even more curious, "Why did you break up?"

"I don't know, they said it was for personal reasons." Su Jingqiu didn't press further. Bai Wei was only slightly disappointed, but after taking her to a state-run store and buying some things, she was fine.

Seeing that her friend was alright, she didn't ask any more questions.

"She hasn't dated anyone since she broke up with that person?!" Lin Zhao continued to ask.

“Yes, I didn’t go on any blind dates for the next few years.” Su Jingqiu was also puzzled. “I only started going on blind dates last month.”

Something feels off.

Lin Zhao wondered to herself, "Has something strange happened around her?"

Su Jingqiu thought for a while and then shook her head.

"I haven't heard of it."

Lin Zhao, having missed out on the gossip, momentarily dimmed her expression. "Alright, I always feel there's a reason behind it all."

"Is that so?" Su Jingqiu looked ashamed. "I've been vomiting all the time lately, so my energy is limited. I haven't been paying as much attention to Bai Wei's affairs as before. Perhaps there's something Bai Wei hasn't told me."

Looking back now, it seems that Bai Wei really did have something on her mind.

But it shouldn't be a bad thing—she kept complaining about how annoying blind dates were, but a strange smile would occasionally appear on her face, like... a stirring of romantic feelings?
"I hope everything goes well for her," Lin Zhao said.

Bai Wei is a bit slow-witted. Without Jing Qiu's guidance, hopefully she can stay clear-headed.

"She will be fine. Uncle Xie and Aunt Xie are watching over her. Nothing will happen to her." Su Jingqiu thought to herself that as long as Bai Wei doesn't act rashly or do anything stupid, her life will be smooth sailing.

The two talked for a while, and then Duan Yu returned with a lunchbox.

The man was tall and strong, and his presence was striking.

"Comrade Lin." Duan Yu nodded to Lin Zhao first, then his concerned gaze fell on Su Jingqiu's face. "Wife, are you feeling alright? Is the baby in your belly making any noise?"

Seeing her husband act like this in front of Zhaozhao made Su Jingqiu feel embarrassed, and her fair face flushed.

"I feel fine, and the baby isn't fussy," she said quickly. "Thanks to the side dishes Zhaozhao made, I ate a bowl of millet porridge and didn't vomit at all."

Duan Yu's dark, shiny face was filled with surprise. "You're not throwing up anymore? That's good."

He looked at Lin Zhao and said, "Thank you, Comrade Lin."

"It's nothing. Jingqiu and I are friends. If you need anything, just call me at my place. I'm heading back now," Lin Zhao said, and walked out unhurriedly.

Duan Yu noticed that his wife's complexion had improved a lot, and he felt relieved. A smile appeared on his cold and hard face.

"Honey, you look much better."

Su Jingqiu pointed to the small jar on the table, "These are the side dishes that Zhaozhao sent. With these, you can eat your meal and it's impossible not to feel energetic."

“I’m glad you like it. I’ll ask Comrade Lin for another jar after I finish this one,” Duan Yu said.

He'll do whatever the other person wants, as long as his wife is comfortable.

He opened the lunchbox, which contained stir-fried pork slices with chili peppers, stir-fried cabbage with tofu, braised radish, and a large portion of rice.

Duan Yu carefully observed Su Jingqiu's expression, ready to remove the vegetables immediately if she showed any signs of discomfort.

His wife has been unable to smell anything for a while now, and he's really worried about her.

Unfortunately, his sister was still on her way.

"Does the smell make you feel uncomfortable?"

Su Jingqiu was also nervous. She tentatively smelled the food and found that she didn't feel nauseous.

Her face lit up with joy. "I don't feel bad anymore!"

Duan Yu was overjoyed, "Then let's give it a try?"

He brought two pairs of chopsticks to serve his wife her meal.

After confirming that Su Jingqiu could eat, the anxiety that had been hanging in the air subsided.

He was deeply grateful to Lin Zhao.

Back home, Lin Zhao found that Qiao Hui had prepared dinner.

I'm just waiting for her.

Song Xiwei said, "Hurry up and wash your hands and eat."

When it gets cold, washing your hands and face at the sink will make them freeze, so everyone in the family uses a basin filled with hot water to wash their hands.

Yu Bao came out carrying a basin of water.

"Mom, the water is ready. Wash your hands."

My eldest son has passed puberty and now has a clear and pleasant voice. He is also handsome, which makes people feel good when they see him.

"Thank you, son." Lin Zhao washed her hands with the water in the basin, took Yu Bao's hand, and walked towards the dining table.

The Lin family has few rules at the dining table; everyone can relax and talk as they please.

Song Xiwei spoke first, "Is Xiao Si always so busy?"

Jingmo answered, "Yes, he's busy. Sometimes he's not home for more than a month. Grandma, you should talk about my dad. He's not young anymore. He needs to take care of his health and not act like a young man."

Guangbai raised his head from the bowl, a grain of rice stuck to the corner of his mouth.

"Is Dad not that old?"

Jingmo glared at him fiercely.

Silly boy, haven't you always been saying you miss your dad?
Song Xiwei couldn't help but laugh, "Okay, I'll tell your dad to come home more often."

Upon hearing this, Jingmo smiled and nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

Time flies, and he and Xiaobai grew up quickly. He hoped they would create more memories with their father.

Meng Jiusi, who was still busy in the lab, sneezed, almost ruining his experimental plan.

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Who's talking about him?

... Lin Heling and Song Xiwei only stayed for half a month before packing their things and heading to the military region where Lin Shifan was located.

The area was more remote, so the couple bought a lot of things and sent them all out at once.

Gu Chenghuai borrowed a car and took his father-in-law and mother-in-law to the train station, where he and Lin Zhao watched them leave.

After the train left, Lin Zhao and her husband walked outside.

On the way, she couldn't help but say, "Trains are too slow. No matter where you go, it takes a long time to get there. Time is wasted on the road. It would be so much more convenient if there were airplanes everywhere."

Gu Chenghuai glanced at his wife and smiled, "The road ahead is bright, and we should work even harder."

Lin Zhao blinked but didn't say anything.

She was powerless to do anything; it was up to the younger generation.

You can't win even a tiny bit of chicken.

The benefits of cheat codes are limited; material rewards account for over 90%, and then there are some slightly advanced materials and books. Trying to achieve instant success... is just wishful thinking.

The couple got into the car.

Gu Chenghuai asked, "Would you like to visit the supply and marketing cooperative?"

"No, let's go back. I got up a bit early, I want to catch up on some sleep." Lin Zhao leaned back, finding a comfortable angle to settle in.

"Row."

The car started.

Outside the window, the sky is blue, the clouds are white, the grass is yellow, and wild rabbits are hopping around on the boundless grassland, which is very pleasant for the eyes.

Having served with the military for several years, this is the first time I've experienced such a relaxed and carefree atmosphere.

Gu Chenghuai caught a glimpse of his wife's smile, and a smile spread across his dark eyes.

"If you like it, I'll take you out again later."

Lin Zhao didn't refuse, "Okay."

Occasionally borrowing a car and paying for the gas is common practice and not considered a violation of regulations.

……

After the New Year.

Time flies.

Su Jingqiu gave birth to a fair-skinned little girl.

Duan Yu was overjoyed, holding his precious daughter tightly and refusing to let go. The tall, strong man stiffly changed and washed diapers for his daughter, who was shorter than his arm...

The contrast is huge.

Duan Yu's younger sister devoted herself to taking care of her sister-in-law during her postpartum period, and took care of the baby when her brother was away. Su Jingqiu had a 40-day postpartum period, and the doctor said she was well taken care of.

Lin Zhao would occasionally bring soup to visit her friend and chat with her, which made Su Jingqiu feel happy.

"Zhao Zhao, after giving birth, I felt light as a feather. I finally became myself again."

Lin Zhao understood Jingqiu's feelings and went along with her words: "Yes, you've successfully passed the hurdle of childbirth. Now you can run and jump whenever you want. Nothing can hold you back anymore."

Su Jingqiu liked hearing this.

After finishing her postpartum confinement, she didn't like staying indoors, so she was staying in the yard with Lin Zhao.

"Zhaozhao, did Weiwei send you any books?"

Lin Zhao blinked. "She sent it to you too?"

"I sent it, along with some strange things, telling me to read more books when I have nothing to do," Su Jingqiu said.

Pregnancy and childbirth did not affect Su Jingqiu's intelligence. She reacted quickly, her eyes sparkling, and she lowered her voice: "Zhaozhao, do you think... the policy has changed?"

"!!!"

There is never a shortage of smart people.

Lin Zhao was surprised.

"Whether it's true or not, reading more books is never a bad thing. I'm already reading," she said.

Su Jingqiu seemed to be deep in thought.

"You look, I look too."

“I’ve moved out of my job. Besides singing and dancing, I don’t know any other skills and I don’t know what else I can do. I might as well learn while my child is still young, and maybe there will be other opportunities in the future.”

Lin Zhao clapped her hands. "That's how it should be. There's a saying that opportunity favors the prepared mind. Let's prepare now so we can control our own lives in the future."

“Yes.” Su Jingqiu was full of enthusiasm. “Zhaozhao, let’s study together and discuss any questions we don’t understand, okay?”

"Sure, let's discuss it together."

After speaking with Su Jingqiu, Lin Zhao went home.

As soon as I got home, Hengbao came in with a letter and a package in his hands.

"Mom, there's a letter and a package for you."

Lin Zhao took the letter and saw that it was from Nan Qiao.

The letter said she had sent a set of books, which would be good to read, and that she looked forward to the day they would meet in the capital. She also mentioned that she had sent a set to the harvest brigade...

"Mom, what did the letter say?" Hengbao asked, leaning closer.

"You told me to read more books, and that you'd take me shopping at the Friendship Store. What are you asking?" Lin Zhao pinched her son's cheek.

This kid has grown taller again. If he keeps growing like this, she won't be able to pinch his cheeks anymore.

Hengbao looked helpless. "I'm just trying to show you some concern."

"What are you concerned about?" Gu Chenghuai heard this question as soon as he entered the courtyard.

"It's nothing, I'm going inside to read." Hengbao wisely left.

His dad hates it when they're around his mom, especially when he's home.

For some reason, this old married couple is so affectionate.

Lin Zhao instructed Gu Chenghuai to take the package and follow her back to the room.

“Nan Nan sent me a set of the books, and she also sent a set back to her hometown,” Lin Zhao said. “I feel like things are about to change.”

Gu Chenghuai asked with his eyes, "You mean... the college entrance examination?"

"Yes, I've already received two sets of books. It seems like everyone who needs to know already knows." Lin Zhao was truly impressed by those people's extensive network of connections.

As far as she knows, there's no sign of it yet, right?

Or perhaps they analyzed this information themselves?! That would be amazing.

"If it's true, I want to take the exam," Lin Zhao said firmly.

"Then take the exam." Gu Chenghuai expressed his support. "You've never given up on your studies, it would be a shame not to take it. The children are all grown up and won't be a stumbling block to your progress. Take the exam with confidence and boldness, I'm your solid and reliable support."

He thought for a moment and then said, "Yu Bao and Heng Bao are high school students, so they should be able to take the exam too. If you take them with you, I'll feel more at ease knowing they're with you when you go to university."

Gu Chenghuai still trusted the two boys' abilities.

"You're such a good father," Lin Zhao couldn't help but say, watching the man treat his son like a tool.

"I'd rather be a good husband," Gu Chenghuai said matter-of-factly.

Arranging for the twins was also to have them help their mother shoo away flies. His wife is talented and beautiful, so it would be too easy for him to fall for her. Who knows if some blind fool might try to steal her away...

It's always good to be on guard.

Lin Zhao said, "Then I need to start my systematic review, taking Yu Bao and Heng Bao with me. I also need to send a letter back to my hometown; I'm worried they won't take it seriously..."

She spoke softly about the next steps.

Gu Chenghuai smiled as he listened attentively.

A month later, Gu Lan from the Harvest Brigade received a letter from the military region.

Her eyes lit up after reading the letter.

After returning home, Gu Lan went to the old house and had a short meeting with her younger brothers.

Even the adults in the Gu family didn't know what they were saying.

All they knew was that their children had suddenly started reading high school textbooks.

We gather together to study for three hours every day.

Tie Dan, who was the least academically inclined, always carried a small notebook in his pocket and would take it out to glance at it every now and then...

(End of this chapter)