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

Chapter 54 "Received"

"I want to take a photo with Dahuang under the banyan tree, is that okay?" Yuanbao asked politely with a bright smile on his face.

"Sure." Lin Zhao's eyes were gentle.

Several people walked to the big banyan tree.

Yuanbao stretched his patched clothes, called Dahuang, and stood under the tree.

When children take photos for the first time, they are inevitably at a loss. They don’t know where to look and their whole body is filled with awkwardness and nervousness.

"Don't be nervous, look here, it will be fine soon." Lin Zhao said with a smile.

Yuanbao still smiled awkwardly, his facial features expressing different thoughts.

Lin Zhao instructed, "You can touch Da Huang and play with him."

She was not in a hurry and waited slowly for the child to relax.

The photographer neither disliked nor urged Yuanbao, and Yuanbao gradually became less nervous. He followed Aunt Lin's advice and began to interact with Dahuang.

Seeing the natural, innocent smile on the child's face, Lin Zhao called out, "Yuanbao, look here."

He looked over, the smile still on his lips.

There was a click.

"All right."

Yuanbao ran over and thanked Lin Zhao, "Thank you, Aunt Lin."

"You're welcome."

Erzai picked up Amber and looked up at Lin Zhao, "Mom, can I take a picture with Amber and Yuanbao holding me?"

"Sure, do you want it, Big Brother?" Lin Zhao turned to ask Big Brother.

"want."

Several children stood under the banyan tree.

Yuanbao stood in the middle, Erzai put his right arm on his shoulder and held Amber with his left arm. Dazai stood on the other side of Yuanbao, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised and his eyes clear and bright.

Lin Zhao liked the energetic appearance of children, which gave them hope.

She quickly pressed the shutter button to capture the children's smiling faces.

The movement here was noticed by people passing by, and they all came over.

"Chenghuai's wife, what are you doing?!" Wang Chunhua asked curiously.

Erzai raised his smiling face and said loudly, "My mother is taking a picture of us."

"Take a photo?" Wang Chunhua raised her voice, very surprised. "Don't you have to go to the county to take a photo? You can take a photo with a black lump?"

"This is not a black lump, it's a camera." Lin Zhao explained with a smile.

Wang Chunhua exclaimed, "Camera? Aren't cameras only available in photo studios? Can individuals buy one?"

"Yes, as long as you have money and tickets, you can buy it."

Wang Chunhua gasped.

I really bought it, it must have cost several hundred yuan.

Dazai's mother just bought a watch, a bicycle, and a camera. Cheng Huai's allowance must have been spent.

Looking at the clothes of the four boys, there is not even a patch on them. At first glance, they look very luxurious. I have never seen them wear them, so they must be new.

Oh my god, how much did this cost!!
Erzai shook Lin Zhao's hand and looked at her with his big eyes. "Mom, I want to take a photo with my grandfather, my grandmother, and Tiechui. Let's go to the old house, okay?"

"Okay." Lin Zhao, who was obsessed with electronic products, said without hesitation.

She is now addicted to taking pictures. She wants to take pictures of the sky, the earth, and even the pigs in the production team.

"Let's go to the old house." Lin Zhao waved his arm, and the four cubs and two dogs moved forward quickly.

When the villagers saw the four kids wearing new clothes, army green clothes at that, both adults and children were envious.

The ignorant monkey hung on his parents and howled.

"I want clothes for the twins too. Mom, please buy them for me. The twins have little green shoulder bags and green military uniforms. I want them too."

Where did his parents get the money to get it for him? They were so angry that they slapped him on the butt twice.

"I told you to! I told you to! You treat money like it's blown by the wind, you ignorant brat, go home now!"

After a scolding, he grabbed his son's ear and took him home.

Lin Zhao didn't know this.

She brought her cubs to the Gu family.

Erzai rushed in first, and Dahuang followed behind him.

"Grandpa! Grandma! Iron Hammer!" Erzai shouted, "Come out quickly, my mom wants to take a picture of us."

Tiechui is a good brother to the twin brothers, no matter who they are, they just need to call him and he will appear immediately.

A little kid rushed out from the backyard.

"What did you say, Erzai? Why take a photo?"

Erzai knew that cameras were expensive, so he never asked to touch or take them. He just pointed and said, "That's the camera in my mother's hand. She can take pictures for us."

Tiechui raised his head and looked at Lin Zhao.

Lin Zhao shook the camera in her hand and said, "Yes, I'll take pictures for you. I have new film. Anyone in our family who wants to take pictures can do so today."

These words were shouted out by Erzai and all members of the Gu family heard them.

Mother Gu was helped out by Father Gu.

"Third son's wife, do you want to take a picture of everyone?" she confirmed.

"Correct."

After getting the OK, Mother Gu patted Father Gu's arm and said, "Let go of my hand. We need to take pictures, and I need to change into clothes with the least patches. You should hurry up too. Don't delay. It will be dark soon."

"Slow down." Gu's father's helpless voice sounded.

When the old couple entered the house, people in the yard could still hear them arguing.

"I'm fine. The minor injury healed a long time ago. Don't talk nonsense and don't affect me. I haven't taken a photo with you in my life. Finally, my daughter-in-law is willing to help take a photo. Don't make it impossible for me to take one." Mother Gu complained unhappily.

Father Gu was helpless and said he was wronged, "I asked you to go, but you were reluctant to spend money."

"It's not expensive. I heard that it costs nearly one dollar for one photo. This money can buy several meals of meat." Mother Gu felt that taking photos was really expensive.

Directing the old man, he began to look for clothes.

These days, few people have clothes without patches. Only a small amount of cloth can be saved in a year. Children take turns making new clothes, and adults patch up patches.

The most respectable clothes she found had two patches on them, fortunately they were both on the elbows and not very obvious.

It was rare for Father Gu to take something seriously, so he found the gray short-sleeved shirt that his third son had discarded.

"Just leave it like that."

The other members of the Gu family also changed into their most respectable clothes.

When Dazai saw the big patch on Tiechui's chest, he took the initiative to say, "Tiechui, when you're filming alone, wear my clothes."

The clothes worn by the two kids are often wanted by children in the city, so naturally, all the children in the village want them. Even if they just try them on, knowing that they have owned them before makes them happy.

"Is it okay?" Tiechui's dark face lit up.

The eldest child nodded, "Okay."

Tiechui smiled, looking innocent, "Thank you, big boy."

"You're welcome, we are good brothers." Dazai said seriously.

Tiechui and Dazi stood shoulder to shoulder, "I'll give you all the raspberries I bring back from my grandma's house."

"Let's eat together." Dazai is not greedy, he likes to share with his family.

"it is good."

While the lighting was still good, Lin Zhao began taking pictures of the Gu family.

Everyone took turns standing in the yard. Behind them was a yellow mud house with corn cobs hanging from the eaves. A few clothes were hung on the clothesline on one side. Rhubarb and Amber were nestled in a corner, just enough to enter.

Solo photo.

Group photo.

Lin Zhao was busy and having a lot of fun.

The old Gu family is in a festive mood, just like the New Year.

"Thank you, Third Sister-in-law." Huang Xiulan called out affectionately. She held Gu Lan's hand, her face full of heartache, "This is Ah Lan's first time taking a photo. I've wanted to take her to take one for a long time, but unfortunately I never had the chance."

"The camera belongs to our family. We'll take a picture every year so that when the children grow up they can see what they looked like when they were little." Lin Zhao said with a smile.

This was also her original intention.

"The camera... was... bought?" Gu's mother looked astonished.

I still remember that the third daughter-in-law had a bad temper and would get upset at any time. She was especially unwilling to listen to others teach her how to do things. She quickly changed her words and said, "It's a good buy. We need it at home."

The words came out without thinking, but my heart was bleeding.

Bicycle + watch + camera...this must be around 500!

Mother Gu wanted to give her some advice, but she didn't know how.

The three words "divide the family", which the old man always said, suddenly rang in my ears.

Mother Gu suddenly calmed down.

...Whatever, never mind.

Can't control it either.

"Third brother's wife, please tell me how much the photo shoot costs. I can't let you pay for it all."

"Mom is right. I want my sister-in-law to develop a few more photos of Yu Yu. I have to pay for it." Zhao Liuniang followed up.

Huang Xiulan also nodded.

In front of the children, she has to set a good example and not let them develop the bad habit of being greedy for small gains.

Lin Zhao responded with a "yes".

Laimei walked over to Zhao Liuniang and pinched Yuyu's cheeks. She asked his mother softly, "My brother and I only have one?"

Yu Yu pulled down her brother's hand, opened her mouth and took a bite, leaving a wet, shallow tooth mark.

"Bad brother."

Lai Mei said in disgust, "Dirty little kid."

Yuyu knew that she was disliked, so she kicked her brother angrily. Her balance was unstable and she was about to fall, but Zhao Liuniang steadyed her.

"Gu Laimei!" Zhao Liuniang wanted to hit the child and raised her hand. "How old are you? How old is Yuyu?"

"Who is Gu Laimei! I changed my name unilaterally. Now I am Gu Bawang!" Laimei said fearlessly and started to run away.

At this moment, there was a "click" sound.

The little boy was startled, his left foot tripped over his right foot, and he fell down. He ignored it and looked back in the direction of the clicking sound, only to see that his third aunt had just put away the camera.

He grimaced.

"Third Aunt." Lai Mei said with a resentful look, "Why did you take this video of me getting beaten? It would be so embarrassing if I saw it later."

He got up, brushed the dirt off his pants, and sighed.

"It's beautiful, so vivid." Lin Zhao put the camera back into her bag. She said firmly, "When you grow up, you will definitely miss this time, and this photo will be your favorite."

At the moment, Lai Mei was half-believing and half-doubting.

Time will give the answer to what happens in the future.

It was past five in the afternoon.

Lin Zhao called out to the four children, "It's time to go home. Aren't you hungry?"

"I'm so hungry. I'm almost starving. Mom, what are we going to eat today?" The second cub came over, holding the third cub's hand.

The eldest child followed behind him, pulling his younger sister along.

"Anything is fine. What do you want to eat?" Lin Zhao asked.

Erzai said, "I want to eat noodle dumpling soup, preferably with meat."

Even though Sicui is small, she also craves meat. When she hears Erguoguo's words, she mimics him like a parrot: "Meat! Meat!"

Lin Zhao gave the bag containing the camera to the eldest child, bent down to pick up her daughter, and said with a smile: "The fourth child spoke clearly, there was no leakage."

She coaxed him softly, "Open your mouth and let me see if the teeth have come out."

The fourth cub opened his mouth wide, revealing his tender gums and a few new teeth.

The little baby starts drooling as soon as he opens his mouth.

Lin Zhao hurriedly wiped her, "You're growing so fast."

The fourth cub put his soft little face against her neck, rubbed it, and laughed heartily.

"Then let's make noodle dumpling soup." Lin Zhao agreed.

Then he said to Gu's father and mother, "Dad, Mom, I'm taking a break tomorrow. Let's talk about building a house."

Father Gu nodded and said, "It's time to get ready."

After confirming this, Lin Zhao took the four cubs home, with the two dogs following behind them like guardian angels.

Less than five minutes after I got home, the team leader came with his grandson Tie Niu.

"Captain Grandpa, Tie Niu?!" Erzai was surprised by their arrival.

Hearing the sound, Lin Zhao walked out of the kitchen and looked at the team leader with a puzzled look.

Without waiting for her to ask, the captain rubbed his hands nervously, then pushed Tie Niu forward.

"Erzai's mother, I heard you bought a camera, and I'd like you to take a picture of Tieniu too. He's grown up and never had his picture taken. Don't worry, I'll pay for it. I'll pay whatever the county charges for taking the picture."

"That's fine." Lin Zhao agreed with a smile.

The conversation changed, "I need to cook. Let's do it tomorrow."

"Okay, okay, then Tie Niu will come again tomorrow morning." The captain felt that the eldest son's mother was very easy to talk to, so he left with his grandson with a smile.

After watching the grandfather and grandson leave, Lin Zhao went back to the kitchen to cook.

Her noodle dumpling soup is different from other places. It has a lot of ingredients, including tomatoes, potatoes, spinach, eggs and diced meat.

In addition, the house is full of seasonings, so the taste spreads to the yard before it is ready.

Even the calm elder couldn't help himself, so he leaned on the window with his arms and stood on tiptoe to look into the kitchen.

Next to him, Dahuang was squatting there with his ears erect and drooling. Amber was pushing the door with her claws, and when it wouldn't open, she scratched it, making the door creak.

"It tastes like noodle soup with meat." Erzai sniffed, "Mother's is more fragrant than milk."

When Lin Zhao was not taking care of her children, the eldest and second sons ate at the old house. The food at the old house lacked oil and water, but the noodle dumpling soup, which contained dough, vegetables, and beaten eggs, was so fragrant that it could keep one from getting hungry.

Lin Zhao shook her head helplessly, "Your grandma would be heartbroken if she heard what you said."

Erzai laughed very loudly, with an expression that said he was too smart.

"I'm not stupid. Of course I wouldn't say that in front of my grandma. How could someone destroy their own job?"

"Comrade Erzai is really smart," Lin Zhaoshun said. Hearing the door creak, he guessed Amber and the twins were scratching at it. He smiled and said, "Could you please, clever Comrade Erzai, take Amber and her brother and sister away? I'll take the food out."

Children love to be treated as adults the most. Erzai held his head high and chest out, like a spirited little warrior.

"Ok!"

First, he picked up Amber and pulled the twins out of the kitchen door.

The family of five sat down at the dinner table. The second child took his first bite of the noodles and exclaimed, "Delicious!"

He held the spoon in his hand and waved his arm in front of him, "I solemnly declare that my mother's noodle soup is the best in the entire brigade."

The eldest boy lowered his eyes, blew the dough on the spoon, put it in his mouth, and felt warm and comfortable.

"…No. 1 in the entire commune." He corrected his brother.

Erzai nodded in agreement, "Yes, first in the entire commune, first in the entire county, first in everything."

After saying that, he buried his head in eating.

The twins clumsily ate with a spoon, and food was all over their faces. Lin Zhao put rice bags around the brother and sister and let the little babies be happy.

A certain unit.

The day before Gu Chenghuai went home to visit his family, he received a package from his hometown.

It was Sun Yeli who helped bring it to the dormitory.

As soon as he entered the door, he shook the package in his hand and said bluntly: "Cheng Huai, there is your package. I picked it up for you on the way. You are welcome to thank me. If you have any food, please give me a share."

Gu Chenghuai rarely received packages from home. He was stunned at first, but then his ink-black eyes filled with warmth.

"Thanks."

(End of this chapter)