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

Chapter 418 "Choose a Place to Stay"

Old Mrs. Lu's face turned green, and she turned and left.

They took Old Man Lu to the county and called the military region to find Lu Baozhen.

He blurted out, "Both of the Gu family's kids got into university, what about you?!"

Lu Baozhen clenched her fingers, a look of humiliation flashing in her eyes, "...No."

She dropped out of school after junior high and didn't understand any high school material, so it's no wonder she couldn't pass the exam.

Thinking of the Gu family's glory and her own family's disgrace, Old Mrs. Lu was so angry that she started cursing.

"You little good-for-nothing, what can you do besides eat? Why are you so slow-witted? You might as well just stay dull and die..."

After cursing Old Man Lu, she continued to curse him, giving Lu Baozhen a thorough dressing-down, which made the staff nearby frown.

Finally, he slammed down the phone.

Lu Baozhen bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.

She left the communications room in tears, wishing the Lu family elders were dead. As she was crying, a beautifully shaped hand reached out in front of her.

"Why are you crying? Have a piece of candy," Jiang Rong said gently.

Lu Baozhen's eyes were red as she looked at him timidly.

"Hmm?" Jiang Rong was very patient, gesturing for her to take the candy. He didn't know why, but he could never bring himself to be cruel to the little girl in front of him, and he felt a tightness in his chest when he saw her cry.

Lu Baozhen took the candy, tore open the wrapper, and put the candy in her mouth. It was orange-flavored.

"good to eat."

Jiang Rong took out a few more from his pocket and said with a smile, "I'll give you any you like. If you're unhappy, eat one. Eating candy will make you feel better."

"Thank you, Brother Jiang." Lu Baozhen smiled.

Jiang's mother saw this scene and stopped in her tracks. She looked at Lu Baozhen with a frown and a somewhat displeased expression.

"Jiang Rong".

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Jiang Rong froze.

"mom."

Jiang's mother said calmly, "It's time to go home."

Jiang Rong smiled at Lu Baozhen and went home with his mother.

On the way, when no one was around, Jiang's mother said in a very calm tone, "You're all grown up now. Stay away from young girls in the future, so they don't develop any improper thoughts."

“Mom!” Jiang Rong called out in a slightly heavy voice, “Lu Baozhen and I grew up together. She’s like my sister.”

Jiang's mother scoffed, "Sister? You may think that way, but others may not."

She looked over and said, "Jiang Rong, you are a college student with a bright future ahead of you. Don't do anything that will ruin your future."

“I know what I’m doing,” Jiang Rong said.

"It's good that you know the answer." Mother Jiang smiled.

She trusted her son's steady and reliable nature from a young age.

"Are you still in contact with that Gu family kid?!"

Jiang Rong was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "No."

"How could there not be!" Mother Jiang frowned, her expression displeased. "Didn't I tell you to get along well with them?!"

"Their father is the deputy division commander of the Capital Military Region. He rose through the ranks based on military merit and is capable himself. He will go even higher in the future. You have the shortcut of knowing them since childhood, how can you not seize it!"

Over the years, Jiang Rong, the male protagonist, has been used as a contrasting figure, and his feelings are complicated; he wants to get closer to him, yet he doesn't want to get closer.

"I don't lack anything."

Jiang's mother looked helpless. "Having more friends makes life easier. What a great network of connections! What a pity!"

Jiang Rong pursed her lips. "It's not a pity. We'll both be studying in the capital for four years. We'll always find opportunities to spend time together."

"You'd better seize this opportunity," Jiang's mother said, her expression showing some satisfaction. "You can't neglect your studies either."

"know."

……

Lin Zhao and her children were unaware of these matters.

For Jiang Rong, building rapport was harder than climbing to heaven. The first batch of college students had finally gotten the chance to go to university, and they were all working like madmen, absorbing knowledge like sponges. They had no time for socializing!
anyway.

After interviewing the Fengshou Brigade and understanding the situation, the reporter had a story to tell and quickly wrote down the title of the article.

#Nine pillars from one family, the deep bond between former educated youth and members of the commune#
Nan Qiao, a former educated youth sent to the countryside, is featured prominently in the article.

This also made Nan Qiao famous.

Nan Yi survived and joined a special department. Nan Qiao no longer had to carry the burden of her younger brother's dream. She could choose a career she liked, enter a university, and become a university teacher.

She was already in her mid-twenties and still unmarried, considered an "old maid" by her relatives—a rather ironic situation. When they saw "Nan Qiao" in the newspaper, they all rubbed their eyes in unison.

what's the situation?
Is this the Nan Qiao they know?!

The group arrived at the Nan family home with the newspaper, and asked Mr. and Mrs. Nan, "Is Nan Qiao in the newspaper our daughter?"

Nan's mother sneered inwardly.

Now it's our Nan Qiao...

Before, when she was gossiping in front of Lao Nan, she was talking about your Nan Qiao, blah blah blah.

Nan's father also saw the article in the newspaper and was quite proud, feeling as refreshed as if he had taken a sip of ice-cold soda on a hot summer day.

"Yes, it's my Nan Qiao."

"Her experience in the countryside was very valuable. She went deep into rural areas and applied what she learned. That's good."

These days, being in the newspaper is a great honor, especially since many of the students taught by Nan Qiao have gone on to university, making Nan Qiao a big celebrity.

Those who used to gossip about her have all changed their tune now; their lecturing has turned into praise.

"Qiaoqiao, you're a teacher in the countryside now, and you've even taught so many college students! I never knew you were so capable. My son didn't pass the exam last year, could you help him catch up?"

Nan's mother immediately stepped in, smiling as she refused, "Qiaoqiao still has to go to work. You know, with the start of the school year approaching, there's a lot going on at school. She hasn't been home for days, staying in her dorm every day. Where would she find the time to do anything else?"

The relative chuckled awkwardly, "I meant I'd help you replenish your nutrients when I have time."

Nan's mother laughed along, "We'll talk about it later."

……

Nan Qiao then called Lin Zhao to tell her about it.

Over the phone, Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh out loud; her laughter was pleasant and melodious.

"So you're saying we've said too much and caused you trouble?"

Nan Qiao rolled her eyes. "Is this troublesome? Please add more troublesome things later."

Lin Zhao spat, "Dream on. We've been talking until our mouths are dry and our lips are practically worn out."

Nan Qiao couldn't help but chuckle, "When are you coming to the capital? I promised to treat you to a shopping spree at the Friendship Store, but it's been so long!"

"It should be a little late. I'd like to stop by Haicheng on the way." Lin Zhao's hand holding the microphone was a little sweaty. He took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands and then wiped the sweat off the microphone.

"I'll bring you a gift then, what do you want?" she asked with a smile.

Nan Qiao thought for a moment, "It seems like there's nothing I want. Why don't you decide?"

"How can you be like this?" Lin Zhao complained, thinking that Nan Qiao hadn't been to Haicheng for many years and didn't know what new things were there. "Fine, I'll try to bring you some."

"Thanks! When you come, I'll treat you to a meal at our school cafeteria; it's pretty good."

"okay."

Before they knew it, the day arrived for the Gu family to hold their banquet.

Wei Xiangdong delivered a pig. At the end of last year, the call to open up was sounded.

The happiest people were those who were making money quietly. Wei Xiangdong was one of them. He and his good helper worked hard to expand the breeding farm, just waiting for the social atmosphere to improve so that they could make a big splash.

Wei Chuan was admitted to university, and the Wei family prepared a celebration banquet. Unlike the Gu family, who only held the banquet after all their children received their admission notices, the Wei family held it long before.

On the day the Gu family held their event, the Wei family of three all came to join in the fun.

Therefore, Gu Chan specially asked her colleagues to switch shifts and went back to her parents' home, bringing gifts for her nephews and nieces who were preparing for their college entrance exams.

It cost a lot, but I was very happy with it.

Everyone knows that the Gu family from Fengshou Brigade has produced nine college students; she's been grinning from ear to ear these past few days.

The Gu family invited the best chefs from the surrounding villages and hired hardworking women from the village to help with the cooking. One after another, very appetizing dishes were served.

The villagers were in an uproar.

The receipts hadn't been cancelled yet, and even though the people in Fengshou Brigade had become wealthy, they still didn't eat meat very often. Seeing that the Gu family had prepared so much meat and dishes for their guests, the villagers quietly increased the amount of money they would give as gifts.

"So much meat and vegetables, Old Gu, did you take your sons to rob a meat processing plant?" Anyone who was close to Gu's father could send him flying with just one sentence.

"Get the hell out of here! We've used up all the meat coupons that each household had saved up to prepare for this meal. Robbing the meat processing plant? Do you think an old farmer like me knows which way the meat processing plant's doors face?" Father Gu retorted.

This statement also made the meat's path clear.

He knew about his son-in-law's pig farming and tried to dissuade him, but to no avail. Only after seeing Xiang Dong's steady progress and clear understanding of the situation in recent years did he feel at ease.

The villagers nodded knowingly.

Also.

The Gu family has several full-time employees, and they have more money than they can spend each month. It's normal for them to save up enough to buy a pig, not to mention that the Gu family also has such a capable in-law as the Lin family.

"Old Gu, your family's life is getting better and better!" the brigade leader said with great envy.

The deputy division commander's father—which old man in the village doesn't envy Old Gu?!

Gu's father raised his glass and clinked it with the brigade leader's, then replied with a smile, "Everyone's life is getting better and better. Your Tie Niu is no less successful; he's a cadre now. What are you so sour about?"

Tie Niu used to be the twins' shadow. After the twins went to join the army, he and Yuan Bao listened to Li Bao. The three of them followed Yu Bao and Heng Bao's example and never slacked off in their studies. They were also students of the educated youth from Nan Qiao and were admitted to university.

Tie Niu studied electrical engineering, which will be a highly sought-after skill in the future. Yuan Bao applied to the Railway Institute and will enter the railway system after graduation.

The children in the village knew nothing about choosing a school or major. Before they filled out their applications, the brigade leader called the military region, anxiously seeking help. Lin Zhao thought for a moment and remembered her college student uncle. She made a call, and Uncle Song agreed with a smile.

After gathering information on various schools that were recruiting students, I took some time to visit the Fengshou Brigade.

That solves the problem.

As it turned out, the captain's concerns were not unfounded.

I heard that the students didn't understand the school's admission rules, and neither did the teachers. They filled all three of their choices with good schools in the capital, so that even though they could have gone to a university a year below, they missed out on university because of the mistakes in filling out their applications.

Some people are lucky enough to be selected for supplementary enrollment and go happily, but most people can only wait until next year to take the exam again.

Upon hearing Old Gu's words, the captain's cheeks were practically ache from laughing so hard.

"Thanks to Yu Bao and Heng Bao, if I hadn't learned from them, Tie Niu wouldn't have had this good fortune, hahaha." He couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

"Oh dear, just thinking about my grandson becoming a cadre in four years makes me lose control, I just can't control myself, hahaha, I've lost my composure."

Mr. Gu glanced at him and frowned.

He's supposed to be the brigade leader? He's so unreliable.

Look at him, how composed he is.

Gu's mother: Bah, I wonder who's laughing so hard their face is twitching late at night.

While they were eating, the Song family and the Lin family arrived.

Upon seeing them from afar, Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai went to greet them.

"Father, Mother, Uncle, Aunt..." After calling out a string of names, Lin Zhao's smiling voice carried a hint of coquettish complaint. "Why are you so late? If you're any later, the banquet will have to end."

Gu Chenghuai, this son-in-law (nephew-in-law), is very good at performing.

He smiled and said, "Whenever my parents, uncles, and aunts come, there will be food for us."

Father Gu also came to entertain his in-laws, his face beaming with smiles. "Third brother is right. We can't leave out a seat for our in-laws. Please have a seat."

He led the Lin and Song families to the table.

Lin Zhao sat down next to Song Xiwei, poured tea for her family, and asked, "Mother, when are Da Dan and the others going to have their banquet?"

Many members of the Lin family have been admitted to universities.

Two eggs, happy Bao, Lin Xuan, and Lin Zheng.

All five passed the exam.

Needless to say, Da Dan and Er Dan's father always valued their studies. Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng were precocious because of their mother's affair and studied hard. Xi Bao, on the other hand, loved to play and was fond of beauty, and didn't like to study much. It was unexpected for Lin Zhao that she was able to pass the exam.

Song Xiwei took a sip of tea and replied, "We're preparing for it. We'll hold it in a few days."

She even hunted a wild boar for it.

The villagers didn't say anything, after all, it would end up in their stomachs.

"I'll go then," Lin Zhao said without any politeness.

Song Xiwei sighed helplessly, "You always have to join in on any excitement."

Lin Zhao hummed in response.

The cooks kept cooking non-stop, and soon the dishes were served. The family ate and chatted as they ate.

happy Bao was the first to step forward, grabbing a seat next to her aunt and looking at her with bright eyes, as if seeking praise.

Lin Zhao put his arm around the girl's shoulder and praised her as she wished.

"You're pretty impressive. I was surprised that you didn't fall behind."

happy Bao smiled happily, "Of course I won't fall behind."

She would never say that she was so engrossed in studying because her father told her that her aunt was also taking the college entrance exam.

"Great! When we get to the capital, I'll treat you guys to some fun this weekend." Lin Zhao ruffled her hair, his gaze sweeping over Xuanxuan and Zhengzheng's faces.

“Okay, I’ll go see my aunt then.” happy Bao’s eyes darted around, thinking that she would bring her brother along to support her aunt.

Lin Heling was talking to Gu Chenghuai.

"I heard you were transferred to the Capital Military Region?"

Gu Chenghuai nodded and explained, "I originally planned to talk about it when I went to the Dongfeng Brigade, but I didn't expect the news to spread so quickly."

Lin Heling waved his hand, "When you find out isn't important. What are your and Zhaozhao's plans?"

“I will have a two-story house in the military region. On weekends, I will drive to pick up Zhaozhao and the children to go home. On weekdays, I will probably rent a house near the school for their convenience,” Gu Chenghuai said.

Renting a place is a given, given the child we have. Besides, he's worried that Zhaozhao won't be used to living in a dormitory.

Lin Heling was satisfied that her son-in-law had a plan and had thought things through quite thoroughly.

However, his daughter doesn't suffer from the hardship of renting a house.

Lin Heling said in a nonchalant tone, "There's no need to rent a house. The Lin family owns several houses in the capital. We'll let Zhaozhao choose one to live in."

Thinking of something, he frowned slightly, and impatience flashed in his eyes. "The house was previously inhabited and needs to be repaired."

Over the years, Lin Heling and Song Xiwei have been traveling around aimlessly. With Uncle De's help, he reconnected with some of the Lin family's old connections and temporarily took back several houses.

Before Gu Chenghuai could speak, Lin Zhao said with delighted surprise, "Dad, our family still owns a house in the capital?! I've never heard you mention it before. Where is it? I want one near the school."

Lin Shih-chang stated first, "Zhao-zhao should choose first; your sister-in-law and I don't care where she is."

It's free, why would I want a bicycle?

Lin Heling glanced at her eldest son with satisfaction, then looked at Lin Zhao with a gentle smile, "What a coincidence, it really is! It's less than a five-minute walk from the university you got into."

Lin Zhao: (★★)
(End of this chapter)