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

Chapter 426 "Buying a Television"

Gu Chenghuai eventually found out about this.

He specially set aside half a day to pick up his wife.

Standing under the yellow ginkgo tree, dressed in casual clothes, his figure was as straight as a pine tree.

The outgoing students made some inquiries and, lo and behold, he was the husband of Lin Zhao, a stylish and beautiful student from the School of Literature.

Thinking about Gu Zhiheng and Gu Zhili again, I came to the conclusion that this family is really good-looking, and none of them are a drag on the family.

In the second week of formal classes, Qiao Hui arrived at the door, carrying her luggage and looking exhausted.

Several others, including Da Huang, accompanied her.

Lin Zhao took the bag hanging around her neck. "How did you get here? You didn't even send a telegram. I could have come to pick you up. Weren't you afraid of getting lost?"

Rhubarb and Amber entered the yard and began to explore, sniffing here and nibbling there.

Qiao Hui said, "You have a mouth under your nose, just ask. Why should you pick me up? You're tired from studying, I can come by myself, and besides, someone else will take me."

The person who gave it to her was Gu Chenghuai's comrade-in-arms.

Lin Zhao invited the man inside for tea, then forcefully stuffed a small packet of candy into his hand, saying she would treat him to dinner when Gu Chenghuai returned, before finally seeing him off.

"Was the journey smooth?" Lin Zhao led Qiao Hui to her small house and watched her pack her things.

"It went smoothly. I slept the whole way, but it was far, and the car ride made me dizzy." Qiao Hui said, glancing at her every now and then while she was busy.

"Did Dahuang Amber pull something wrong?"

Big Yellow: "Woof!"

Amber bumped into Lin Zhao's leg, bobbing its head back and forth. Lin Zhao, as it wished, stroked its head.

"No." Qiao Hui looked at the two dogs with affection in her eyes. "They're very well-behaved. They only go to the toilet when the train stops. They can also help watch the luggage, which saves me a lot of trouble."

Dahuang dragged a wooden stool over with its mouth and nudged it in front of Lin Zhao with its front paws.

"Let me sit? Thank you, Da Huang." Lin Zhao patted Da Huang's head.

Seeing that the two dogs' fur was dirty, she said, "I'll give you a bath later."

Big Yellow: "Woof."

Xiao Jin is timid; as soon as he's let out, he hides in his room and won't come out unless called out.

Coal Ball strolled around the yard with its cat-like gait, its round and chubby appearance incredibly cute.

"I'll wash, you can read your book," Qiao Hui said.

"Okay," Lin Zhao replied with a smile.

"Sis, you rest for a while. When Yu Bao and the others come back, we'll go out to eat. I'll treat you to a welcome-back dinner."

Qiao Hui: "No need for that. Eating out is so expensive. Let's just stay home and I'll cook."

“That won’t do. How can you make someone work right after they arrive?” Lin Zhao said disapprovingly.

After saying that, without waiting for Qiao Hui to persuade him again, he went out to give Da Huang and the others a bath.

Qiao Hui didn't say anything more.

Listen to Zhao Zhao, don't upset her. There's plenty of time, she'll have her chance to cook some more.

I quickly packed my clothes and personal belongings, swept the house, opened the windows, swept the yard, and made dog beds for the two dogs...

It hasn't stopped.

Then he went to tidy up the kitchen.

Arrange the dried vegetables, seasonings, etc. brought from home in order.

When Yu Bao and his siblings returned from the Meng family, they were stunned for a moment when they saw Qiao Hui, but then they burst into laughter.

"Aunt Qiao!" the children called out.

"Aunt Qiao, you're here." Yao Bao received the most care from Qiao Hui and was very close to her. When she saw Aunt Qiao, she went up and hugged her waist.

Qiao Hui smiled broadly and raised her hand, "Wait until I hug you, I haven't washed, I'm covered in dirt."

“Aunt Qiao isn’t dirty.” Yao Bao obediently let go of her hand and looked up at her. “When did Aunt Qiao arrive? Aren’t you tired?!”

"I haven't been back long, I'm not tired." Qiao Hui looked at her affectionately.

She's been taking care of this little girl since she was a child. To put it bluntly, how is she any different from her own daughter?

Yao Bao pointed to Qiao Hui's room and said, "Aunt Qiao, that's your room. Did you see it? My mom and I picked out the sheets and curtains together, and they're very clean after being washed in the washing machine."

"Look, look! No wonder it's so beautiful. It turns out Yaobao and her mother chose it together. You're so capable! Oh, she even washed it for me. No wonder it smells so good. I'm so lucky to be able to come to the capital and live such a good life," Qiao Hui said with a smile.

"Hello Aunt Qiao, Aunt Qiao is so kind, my mom said so." Yao Bao's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Now that you're here, someone will pick me up! Aunt Qiao, you'll pick me up, right?"

Mom has to go to school too, and sometimes she'll be late picking her up. An annoying little boy keeps bothering her and talking to her, which is really irritating for her.

Qiao Hui looked at Yao Bao and said, "Of course I'll pick you up and drop you off. Your mother said that taking care of you is my top priority."

"Okay, I like Aunt Qiao the most." Yao Bao smiled sweetly.

She often says this; just listen to it and don't take it too seriously.

When Gu Zhiyu and Gu Zhiheng saw Dahuang and Hu Po, the two brothers were overjoyed. They fed them and blew on their feathers, treating them even more than they would their father.

"Has your uncle come back yet? Is he still not home?!" Lin Zhao handed over the task of 'taking care of' the two dogs to his two sons and asked them about Meng Jiusi.

After Lin Zhao and her husband and children arrived in the capital, Meng Jiusi was also transferred back to the capital.

He ignored the offers from those good institutions and went to the Capital Military Region Hospital to continue his medical research.

After those dark days, nowhere was safer for Meng Jiusi than the army.

Old Master Meng had a courtyard near Lin Zhao's house. After the Meng family's fortunes improved, he transferred the courtyard to Meng Jiusi.

A while ago, the Meng family, consisting of father and two sons, moved into their new home.

"No, Xiaobai said my uncle is busy, just as busy as my dad!" Gu Zhiheng sat on a small stool, his long legs hunched over, as he combed Dahuang's fur.

Lin Zhao said, "But we can't just be complacent all the time."

"Yu Bao, let's go out to eat later. Go tell Jing Mo and Guang Bai."

"Okay." Gu Zhiyu immediately stood up.

Li Bao took the brush from his hand, and Amber also stood up.

It shook its fur and followed its little owner.

Gu Zhiyu smiled and patted the dog's head, then took it with him.

Outside, the children who saw amber exclaimed in delight.

"Big dog! There's a dog!!"

"What a fat dog!!!"

This displeased Amber, who barked weakly to express its displeasure.

Don't talk nonsense! If the owner hears you, they'll cut back on their food again!

Amber bit Gu Zhiyu's trouser leg and dragged him away from the children.

Gu Zhiyu saw through Amber's little thoughts and laughed out loud. His voice was clear and pleasant, with the unique innocence of a young man.

"Don't worry, you won't go hungry."

Amber understood, but she couldn't see any smile on the dog's face.

Gu Zhiyu squatted down and patted Amber's head, "You're really something else!"

"Wang..."

……

At the end of the semester, Lin Zhao finally bought the television set she had been longing for.

She was extremely excited the moment the TV was installed and turned on.

"I finally bought it! I've been looking forward to it for almost two years! Sister Qiao, Hengbao, Libao, Yaobao, come and watch TV."

Yu Bao's school has strict management, so he lives on campus and isn't at home.

Gu Zhiheng walked over with a fruit platter, saying, "You're here, you're here."

The others were also excited, sitting in a row to witness the television being turned on. "Mommy, turn it on, turn it on quickly, I'm ready," Yao Bao urged.

Lin Zhao smiled and then turned on the television.

The TV screen flashed with static, then the picture appeared almost instantly.

The evening news is playing on the screen.

"There's a picture! There's a picture!! Television is really interesting," Gu Zhiheng said.

Their only entertainment was books and radio; television was a real novelty for them.

That night, the children watched TV until 10 p.m., and only went to bed yawning after all the programs had ended.

Lin Zhao didn't discourage them at the time, but set a time limit for watching TV the next day.

"...Turn off the TV at nine o'clock sharp tonight. Those who need to wash their feet should wash their feet, and those who need to go to the toilet should go to the toilet. We can't watch TV so late like last night."

Gu Zhiheng looked like the sky had fallen, and argued logically: "There's not much difference between ten o'clock and nine o'clock."

Lin Zhao glared, "How can there be no difference? It's a difference of one hour. Don't think I don't know, you chatted with Li Bao until eleven o'clock last night."

A guilty look flashed across Gu Zhiheng's eyes.

"It's not that late..."

Lin Zhao smiled.

Gu Zhiheng immediately changed his tune, "...We'll never do that again. We'll just turn off the TV at 10 o'clock."

As she spoke, she winked at her younger sister, who was the most affectionate.

When it comes to TV viewing perks, the Slim Beauty brand is here to help.

"Mommy, can we wash our feet beforehand, and go to bed after watching the show at ten o'clock?" She looked up at her mother with her little face upturned, her clear black and white eyes filled with pleading, her sincerity as genuine as could be.

Lin Zhao refused, "No, ten o'clock is too late. If you keep tossing and turning, you definitely won't be able to fall asleep before eleven o'clock, which will affect your health. Besides, you are still young, and watching TV for too long is bad for your eyes."

Upon hearing this, Yao Bao stopped arguing and obediently nodded.

"Okay, I'll listen to Mom."

Her eyes darted around, and she even knew to try and get a better deal for herself, "Could I watch it a little longer on the weekend?"

Lin Zhao looked helpless. "...Okay."

The little rascal is getting smarter and smarter.

When Gu Chenghuai returned from his vacation, he calmly saw the television in the house. He knew that Zhaozhao had told him about the big purchase beforehand.

"Zhao Zhao, the military region's housing has been furnished. You're on leave now, when would you like to go take a look?" He asked Lin Zhao for her opinion.

“Okay, I’ll have time later. Yu Bao and Qian Bao haven’t come back yet, so they probably can’t go,” Lin Zhao said.

"Don't wait for them, go on your way." Gu Chenghuai didn't want to be separated from his wife anymore; the days of living alone in an empty house were unbearable.

"Okay." Lin Zhao also wanted to go and take a look, so she nodded in agreement.

"Zhaozhao, Yunjian heard that there's a courtyard house for sale. The location is pretty good, and the size is just right. Would you like to go take a look?" Gu Chenghuai asked again.

He's a bit of a chauvinist; this house was a gift from his father-in-law to Zhaozhao, and he wanted to give Zhaozhao one too.

Lin Zhao's eyes lit up. "Great! Where is it?"

"I'll keep you in suspense for now; you'll find out tomorrow," Gu Chenghuai said with a smile in his eyes.

The house recommended by Yunjian is indeed quite good.

It has an excellent location, not far from the Forbidden City. It is also a courtyard house, larger than Lin Zhao's, but the house is severely damaged and repairs will require a considerable amount of money.

"How much is the asking price for this house?" Gu Chenghuai asked his old comrade-in-arms about the house price after seeing that his wife was satisfied.

“Twelve thousand,” Yun Jian said. “It sounds like a lot, but it’s not expensive. You won’t lose out if you buy it. If the seller wasn’t in a hurry to go abroad, it would be easy to sell it for three or four thousand more.”

He knew the homeowner and had helped him during a special period; otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten this price.

“I know.” Gu Chenghuai nodded; he knew this price was a ‘friendship price’.

"We'll take them."

Lin Zhao nodded.

Not bad at all! This courtyard house even has artificial hills and ponds. The layout is grand, with a large courtyard and many rooms. It would be so comfortable to live in it once it's been renovated!

Yun Jian's home wasn't far from here, and he was very happy at the thought of being able to be Cheng Huai's neighbor in the future.

"The homeowner wants to close the deal as soon as possible, Chenghuai, when is a convenient time for you?"

Gu Chenghuai looked at his wife. Zhao Zhao controlled the family finances, so he had to apply to his superiors for money.

Lin Zhao said, "It can be done this afternoon."

Over the years, the number in her savings account has kept increasing, and she still has a large sum of money left after buying the house, so she is not worried at all.

Yun Jian didn't laugh at Gu Chenghuai for being afraid of his wife, because his wife also managed the finances in his household...

2:30 p.m.

Lin Zhao and his wife arrived at the place where the house was being transferred and waited for a while. Then Yun Jian helped an elderly man walk over.

The old man had gray hair, many wrinkles and spots on his face, a slightly hunched back, droopy eyelids, and never smiled at anyone, making him seem unapproachable.

"uncle."

Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai called for help. They had been warned by Yun Jian that this man was only in his early fifties.

He was worn down and molded into this state in the countryside.

Uncle?! I'm not used to being called grandpa.

The homeowner inwardly chuckled and nodded to the two young people.

He led the way into the place where property transfers were processed.

Yun Jian smiled sheepishly and explained in a low voice, "Grandpa Li has been like this to everyone since he returned to the city. He's not targeting anyone in particular. He's... suffering inside. Please don't mind him."

Gu Chenghuai hummed in agreement.

Lin Zhao shook her head, "No."

No wonder they couldn't wait to go abroad, sigh.

Even she would want to escape, the farther away the better.

The transfer was completed smoothly, and Lin Zhao now owns another property.

She smiled, her eyes crinkling.

“Another house.” Lin Zhaochong waved the property deed in his hand at Gu Chenghuai.

Gu Chenghuai politely replied, "Congratulations to Ms. Lin on acquiring another apartment. Once it's renovated, you can switch between them."

Lin Zhao couldn't stop smiling.

Gu Chenghuai only stayed in the city for two days before returning with Lin Zhao and others.

The journey to the Capital Military Region was not short, taking five hours round trip. They set off at noon and arrived after dark.

“It’s so far.” Lin Zhao took Gu Chenghuai’s hand and looked at him intently. “I didn’t know it took you so long to get home to see us. You must be very tired.”

"Not tired." With Zhao Zhao's words, Gu Chenghuai felt full of energy. "I'm really looking forward to it. On the way here, thinking about what you guys are doing and how you'll feel when you see me, I don't feel tired at all. All I feel is anticipation and joy."

Seeing that the children had all entered the house, he took Lin Zhao's hand and led her home.

"Go home and check if you need anything. Tell me what you need, and I'll write it down and get it all on the procurement day."

"Okay," Lin Zhao replied, then changed the subject gently, saying, "But you're meticulous and reliable, so you shouldn't lack anything."

There is definitely no shortage.

after all.

Gu Chenghuai basically recreated what their home in the previous military region looked like.

The only difference is that the house we were allocated before was a bungalow, and now it's a small building, a pretty new small building, with a cement road paved in the yard.

"This place is really nice..."

(End of this chapter)