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

Chapter 389 "You shouldn't have any expectations of someone who judges people by their looks!"

When Li Bao came out of the shower, he was wearing the sweater and trousers that Lin Zhao had knitted for him, the same style as his twin brother, which made the young boy feel a little less uncomfortable.

"Where is Third Aunt?"

Qiao Hui replied, "I went to pick up Qianbao and Yaobao."

She invited, "Come and eat the noodles first, while they're hot."

Li Bao sat down at the dining table, and soon a bowl of hot noodle soup was placed in front of her, with a small dish of appetizers next to it.

"What about Yu Bao and Heng Bao's?" he asked instead of eating.

"You eat yours, we'll wait for our meal," Yu Bao said. "This is a welcome dinner for you, eat quickly, and after you finish, we'll take you to play with Cat Egg."

Hengbao also said, "I'll introduce you to some new friends."

Li Bao quickly started eating. When she tasted the side dishes made by her third aunt again, the child's eyes lit up even more than Xia Xing's. "These are side dishes made by my third aunt."

"Yes, my mom made it." Hengbao said proudly. "My mom made a lot of new ones, so you can eat them at every meal."

They eat it every day and never get tired of it.

“Okay,” Li Bao said happily.

There was a fried egg on top of the soup, but he didn't eat it by himself; he insisted on sharing it with Yu Bao and Heng Bao.

The twins had no choice but to eat, their mouths practically agape as they ate, clearly pleased to be remembered by their good brother.

As soon as Li Bao finished his soup, the twins pulled him outside and introduced him to their new friends in the military region. Before long, the group of children were playing together.

When Lin Zhao got home, she didn't see the three musketeers from the Harvest Brigade. Before she could ask, Qiao Hui answered in tacit agreement, "They all went out to play."

After saying that, he bent down and continued washing the clothes.

"Just throw the clothes in the washing machine, don't bother washing them by hand," Lin Zhao said.

"Just these two items, hand washing is faster." Qiao Hui thinks washing machines waste electricity. Except for large items like bed sheets and duvet covers, which she uses a washing machine for, she washes her children's clothes by hand. She doesn't find it troublesome. With such a high salary, having an easy job makes her uncomfortable.

Lin Zhao shook her head and said nothing more.

Respect it.

in the afternoon.

Gu Chenghuai met Li Bao at his home.

"Third Uncle, I'm here." Li Bao stood up from the stool, revealing a simple and honest smile.

Gu Chenghuai patted his head, "Did you encounter anything unpleasant on the way?"

"No, it's on the way." Li Bao's smile didn't fade. With Yu Bao and Heng Bao around, he was happy to do anything.

"That's good. Once you're here, just relax, eat and play as you please. Don't be shy, just treat yourself like you're at home," Gu Chenghuai said.

"Ah."

……

A few days later, Gu Chenghuai asked someone to buy some in-demand goods from the capital and send them to the military region.

The man presented it to Lin Zhao as if it were a treasure.

"Honey, come and see what I bought for you."

Lin Zhao lifted the curtain and came out, "What is it?"

Ran Xiao looked at Gu Chenghuai with a smile, "You still remember me? Was it the doll with hair you bought for your daughter?"

She knew before that this man favored Yaobao, and she realized this even more after bringing the children to join the army. Gu Chenghuai really gave his daughter everything she wanted, holding her whenever he had free time, and giving her whatever she asked for... He wasn't afraid of spoiling her into having a princess complex.

“How could I not remember you?” Gu Chenghuai said disapprovingly. “In my heart, you will always be number one.”

As he spoke, he untied the knotted rope at the mouth of the bag and took out the contents.

"A rabbit doll?!" Lin Zhao exclaimed incredulously. "It's so big, it must be half my size! Where did you get it? Aren't you afraid of being cuckolded?"

“It was obtained through legitimate channels. Who would dare to cuckold me?” Gu Chenghuai’s eyes held a calm and composed air of complete control.

"I might go on a mission at any time. I'll buy you a rabbit plushie so you can hug it when I'm not around, and that will make me feel like I'm with you."

Lin Zhao recalled the words she had unconsciously uttered, never expecting that this person would take them to heart and come up with such a... coaxing method.

It really...it really left her speechless.

"The kids are all here. If you're on a mission, I'll sleep in the same room with them."

Gu Chenghuai: "What if they kick you because of their bad sleeping posture? If you don't like sleeping with others, you don't have to force yourself."

Lin Zhao laughed and patted his stiff arm. "What do you mean by 'others'? Those are your sons and daughters. How can you be so disgusted with them?"

"I didn't mind." Gu Chenghuai denied, his dark eyes serious. "That's the baby you gave birth to for me, how could I mind? I just... didn't want them to disturb your rest."

Lin Zhao knew his true feelings, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

She hugged the rabbit doll with long ears, in a good mood. "I really like the gift. I want to put it on my bedside table. You have to wash it for me first."

"I'll wash it for you in a bit." Gu Chenghuai readily agreed, pleased that his wife liked the gift he had given her.

He then took out a fluffy scarf.

"Honey, didn't you need a scarf like this? I asked my comrade to buy it for you."

Last year during the Spring Festival, Lin Zhao mentioned wanting a fluffy scarf to match her clothes. Gu Chenghuai remembered this and specially sent money and tickets to his comrade-in-arms, asking him to keep an eye out for it.

The weather has just turned cold, so my wife can wear a coat now.

"Where did you get the money and tickets?" Lin Zhao asked, puzzled.

“I don’t smoke or drink, so I can use all the pocket money you give me. I can save it up,” Gu Chenghuai said matter-of-factly.

Sun Yeli: ...He really made me cry my eyes out.

He always says he's broke. If he's broke, who is?

Lin Zhao was more deeply moved than anyone else.

“You big idiot,” she said.

Gu Chenghuai: "??"

"How did I become a complete idiot?" he asked, both amused and exasperated.

"For me, buying things for my wife and children brings me more satisfaction than buying things for myself."

"I love seeing how happy you are when you receive a gift; your happiness makes me happy too."

Unfortunately, their place is not as bustling as big cities, and many trendy things are not available. If they were in the capital or Haicheng, he could buy things for his wife and children every few days!
Although Deputy Commander Gu is not eloquent, he knows how to create romantic surprises, which is a shining plus for him.

"You're pretty good at this." Lin Zhao put the rabbit doll aside and watched Gu Chenghuai pack up the other things.

"What do you mean?" Gu Chenghuai looked up, puzzled.

He was always calm and composed, exuding an air of ease and composure. It was rare for him to look over with such a blank expression, which created a charming contrast.

Realizing what she was thinking, Lin Zhao smiled and said, "I'll prepare a surprise."

"I'll do anything you like," Gu Chenghuai said calmly.

Even if you don't know how, you'll learn.

Lin Zhao's icy fingers touched her hot cheek. That was too much of a cheat.

"Anything else?" she changed the subject.

"And some soaps with different scents for your face, and some for washing your hair... and some things that Yu Bao and the others want to eat..." Gu Chenghuai said to Lin Zhao as he looked through the things his old comrade-in-arms had sent.

They even have dolls with hair that the apple of her eye wants.

"Have you run out of money you saved up?" Lin Zhao asked.

Before Gu Chenghuai could answer, she wondered, "Should I give you some extra pocket money?"

"No need, it's enough."

Lin Zhao: "Then we won't add it?"

Gu Chenghuai lowered his head and met his wife's clear, bright eyes. His reflection was mirrored in those eyes, and his cold, heavy heart suddenly softened.

He lowered his head and gently pressed his thin lips against Lin Zhao's soft, fragrant red lips.

"Wife, are you happy living here with the army?" he suddenly asked.

"Of course I'm happy! I get to see you every day, how could I not be happy?" Lin Zhao said without hesitation.

Gu Chenghuai smiled faintly, "As long as you're happy."

"Why are you suddenly asking this? Has something happened?" Lin Zhao asked suspiciously.

The man remained silent for a moment, but finally couldn't help it; a hint of melancholy flashed in his dark eyes.

"A family in the next group broke up..."

Lin Zhao: "What happened? You got divorced?" "Yes." Gu Chenghuai frowned. "The child is seven or eight years old. They said they're not on the same page and want to separate. The political commissar tried to persuade them again and again, but couldn't..."

What he didn't say was that the woman moved away, abandoning even her child.

He would never say that, for fear that person would corrupt his wife.

"So you're scared when you think about yourself?" Lin Zhao took a few steps forward, getting closer to Gu Chenghuai, only two centimeters away from him. The man had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a typical inverted triangle figure. After she took a few steps closer, she seemed to snuggle into his arms, and the two figures seemed to merge into one.

She looked at him, her eyes warm.

Gu Chenghuai's face flushed under his wife's gaze, his prominent Adam's apple bobbed a few times, and he looked away.

As Zhao Zhao gazed at him with her beautiful eyes, his hands and feet went numb.

He must look incredibly stupid now.

"I am a little scared. I'm scared that you'll find life with the army different from what you imagined, scared that you'll find me boring and want to change your way of life." Gu Chenghuai felt as if his heart had been stabbed by a blunt instrument just thinking about it. It hurt so much.

"You're overthinking things..." Lin Zhao looked astonished.

To be honest, she really thought Gu Chenghuai was a bit love-struck—no, not just a bit, he was.

She also tends to overthink.

They can relate everything to themselves.

“I don’t find you boring.” She cherished her man and held his hand earnestly, saying, “It’s not like I’ve had enough of the good life. Why would I want to change my way of living? I’m not interested in any other way of living. I just want to take good care of our home and you.”

Gu Chenghuai lacks a sense of security, but she will give him enough security.

After hearing Lin Zhao's words, Gu Chenghuai's bloodshot eyes lit up. "Wife."

"I'm here," Lin Zhao replied.

"Wife..." Gu Chenghuai moved his lips, "You're so good."

Lin Zhao: "..."

In crucial moments, this person will only say this one sentence.

"If you know I care, hurry up and wash my rabbit."

Gu Chenghuai quickly tidied up the messy room, picked up the rabbit doll with one hand, and went to the yard to wash it. Knowing that his wife liked the scent of gardenias, he specially used this fragrant soap and carefully washed the rabbit doll, rubbing and scrubbing it thoroughly.

Qiao Hui didn't offer to help; it was a matter of personal fun between the couple, and if she went up to help, she would seem rather inconsiderate.

When Yaobao came back, she saw the rabbit doll hanging in the yard to dry. Her eyes lit up, and she ran over to the doll, but sensibly didn't touch it.

"The rabbit doll belongs to your mother, and your gift is a doll with hair." Afraid that she would make a fuss, Gu Chenghuai took out the new doll his daughter wanted, held it up, and shook his wrist.

When Yao Bao heard that it belonged to her mother, she didn't make a fuss about wanting it. Instead, she went to her father and took the new doll.

"Thank you, Daddy, I like this doll," she said in her childish voice.

"I'm glad you like it." Gu Chenghuai played with his daughter, glancing at his three sons when he had a spare moment. "Your gifts are inside. Ask your mother for them."

"Hey!" The three turned and went back into the house.

Wow, it's chocolate! There's so much of it!

"It's the storybook I wanted."

The cheerful voices of several young boys rang out.

I've really grown up. I'm not as talkative as I was when I was little. I talk much less now.

……

After Li Bao came to the military region, Yu Bao and Heng Bao came home later every day. The group of children were having so much fun that they didn't want to leave. The children in the military region couldn't wait to take their newly met friends to explore every corner of the military region.

Fishing with a fishing rig.

Take Li Bao to see the soldiers on guard duty.

Take Li Bao to the military supply and marketing cooperative and guesthouse...

After it snowed, we took Li Bao skiing.

The first snow had just fallen when the cultural troupe arrived to perform for the troops.

Many beautiful young women came to the military region, and the young men who had a strong desire to start a family became restless. They went to the guesthouse every day, hoping to meet their soulmate.

This isn't the first time these beautiful young women from the performing arts troupe have come to perform; this is their fifth time.

Inside a room at the guesthouse, two radiant young women were lying on the bed, whispering to each other.

"Bai Wei, we're here again! This time you must seize the opportunity to confess to the officer you like. I support you."

Xie Baiwei bit her lip, her fair face flushed with embarrassment. "Jingqiu! What confession? It's too embarrassing. I... I probably don't even know who I am. Don't talk nonsense. My dad says girls should be reserved."

Su Jingqiu: "I agree with what Uncle said, but there's nothing wrong with pursuing your own happiness. You're so beautiful, and you're the pillar of our performing arts troupe. Everyone knows you, so be confident."

She placed her hand on Xie Baiwei's shoulder, her gaze resolute, encouraging her friend, "Give yourself a chance. It's okay if you fail, I'm here for you. If, and I mean if, that guy gets a girlfriend, don't be too sad, you can lean on my shoulder."

Xie Baiwei pursed her lips. "Let me think about it."

"Okay, think about it."

Su Jingqiu knew that Bai Wei was still thinking about the comrade she had fallen in love with at first sight, so she secretly inquired about that person behind her friend's back.

After finding out the details, his heart sank, and his face was filled with heaviness.

Unfortunately, the soldier Bai Wei had a crush on didn't have a boyfriend, but he did have a lover and a child who was already several years old.

Sigh, another person in this world has been heartbroken because of a failed unrequited love.

Su Jingqiu sighed and walked heavily to find her friend.

Tell your friend everything you've found out.

Upon hearing this, Xie Baiwei turned pale.

"You...you got married." Her eyes were sore; the joy she felt on the way here was now replaced by deep sadness.

“Jingqiu, I…” Xie Baiwei’s tears rolled down her cheeks, and she tried to force a smile but failed. “I feel like crying.”

Su Jingqiu hugged her and pressed her friend's head against her shoulder.

"Cry, I'll lend you my shoulder," she said. "After you've cried, forget about that person. You're so outstanding, you should cherish your reputation. Since he's married, it means he wasn't your destined partner. You'll meet someone better and more suitable for you in the future."

Xie Baiwei sobbed on her friend's shoulder, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

"Jingqiu, if I had been more courageous a few years ago, wouldn't things be different..."

"Xie Baiwei." Su Jingqiu's tone turned stern. "There's no such assumption. What you should be doing now is getting yourself together and preparing for the upcoming performance. No one is worth neglecting your career for."

Xie Baiwei stopped speaking, tears streaming down her face.

With the support of her friends, it took her three days to recover.

That day, Xie Baiwei, with red and swollen eyes, asked Su Jingqiu for a favor. She wanted to see that person again... and his lover and child, just to put an end to her years of unrequited love.

Looking at the pleading in her eyes, Su Jingqiu couldn't bear to refuse.

"Okay, but you need to control your emotions."

Xie Baiwei was silent for a moment, her voice slightly hoarse, "You underestimate me. I am a highly educated person, and I would never do anything to destroy someone else's family."

Su Jingqiu hugged her friend's shoulder. "Of course I know Bai Wei is self-respecting, strong, and self-loving. She's a good girl. I'm just... afraid you'll do something impulsive that you'll regret. Bai Wei, please forgive my unintentional words. I didn't look down on you. I'm just worried about you."

"I know, I didn't think much of it." Xie Baiwei smiled at her.

The two left the guesthouse and headed towards the family compound.

I saw a happy family of four not far from the Gu family's place.

Lin Zhao felt the gaze on him and looked in the direction of the gaze, and saw two pretty women.

With fair skin, bright and clear eyes, wearing a close-fitting military uniform, and a short braid draped over her shoulders, what's most striking is her artistic temperament.

She paused slightly, then returned a kind smile.

Xie Baiwei didn't even see her crush; she just stared blankly at Lin Zhao.

"She's so pretty..."

Su Jingqiu: "..."

She was speechless; she didn't know what to say.

"She has such good proportions, she'd be perfect for our performing arts troupe. It's such a pity she got married so early," Xie Baiwei continued.

"Her skin is so good, I wonder what brand of face cream she uses..."

Su Jingqiu: "..."

You shouldn't have any expectations of someone who judges people by their looks!!

(End of this chapter)