Xie Lin looked outside and saw no one except for a middle-aged woman with two young women.
Although the three women kept looking in their direction, he didn't think they were looking for him, since he didn't recognize any of them. He went to the gate and asked the young soldier.
The young soldier was pointing in the direction of three women, and Xie Lin frowned.
The three people became somewhat nervous as he approached.
"Comrades, who are you, and what business do you have with me?"
"Xie Lin, I am your mother."
Twenty years had passed, yet Zeng Youlan recognized him at a glance, her weathered eyes shining with light.
This is her son, her own son. That man didn't lie to her; her son has really made something of himself. It was worth the long journey she took to get here.
"Xie Lin, these are your two younger sisters. I don't need you to support me. I will repay your kindness in raising me with one request: you must help your two sisters find military officers to marry."
Xie Lin: ...How big is your face to say something like that?
Childhood memories suddenly flood back, and the images in my mind become clear immediately. People are very different after the passage of time, but there are still some overlaps.
At least that disgusting sound is the same.
Xie Lin wished he could turn around and leave immediately, but he didn't.
Looking at the two women who were fairly pretty, one could imagine that they didn't have a very good life at home; their skin was sallow and their hands were calloused.
Under the young soldier's curious gaze, he asked a very practical question:
"You say they are my mother, what is your name? You say they are my sisters, what are their names?"
It's unbelievable that a child doesn't recognize its mother's name.
younger sister?
She doesn't even acknowledge her own mother, so how could she have a younger sister?
Zeng Youlan was not embarrassed. She felt indebted to him for giving birth to her and raising her, so she straightened her back.
"Even if you don't remember me, I am still your mother. My blood flows in your veins, and you can't deny that."
"Xie Lin, now that you've grown up, you want to abandon your mother? I can report you to the army for being unfilial."
"It must have been hard for you to become the deputy regimental commander, so as your mother, I certainly wouldn't be so heartless as to ruin your future."
"I only have one request: find good husbands for your two younger sisters. If you can do that, I won't bother you anymore."
Her son's eyes were expressionless, indicating either deep hatred or indifference. She wouldn't rush to have him support her, but having given birth to him, she felt she had to repay that debt of gratitude.
She had no choice but to leave him back then. How could she marry into a good family with a child in tow? She just wanted to live, what was wrong with that?
She remarried and had two sons and two daughters. When she learned that Xie Lin was successful, she thought about asking him to help her two sons find jobs in the city, but her sons were illiterate and probably couldn't do city jobs.
After discussing it at home, the family decided to find a way out for their two daughters. If the daughters married well, they could help their maternal family in the future.
Xie Lin narrowed his eyes slightly.
How did she find out she was the deputy regimental commander?
He guessed that this person knew about his situation because Xie Jiancheng, who had been demoted, had revealed it to him, but Xie Jiancheng did not know his own position or which camp he was in.
Haha, it seems some people are tired of living a peaceful life.
Zhang Tong was so angry at these words that he laughed.
Although she wasn't fully aware of Xie Lin's situation, she knew he was a child who was neither loved by his father nor his mother.
She abandoned her child for years, so how dare she report the child for being unfilial?
She knew Xie Lin wasn't a kind-hearted person, so even though she was angry, she didn't step forward to take his side.
It's better for him to handle some things himself; she just needs to stand behind him and support him.
She can tolerate it, but Shishi cannot.
Last time, a bad person wanted to be the father, and now another bad person wants to be the mother. How annoying!
"You little brat, come home for dinner. Mom is in Haishi. I'll tell Shishi when I get there that this person isn't Mom."
"Who are you? What business is it of yours if I'm talking to my son?"
Zeng Youlan disliked Zhou Shi's attitude and her voice became much sharper.
“I am Chou Dan’s wife. Chou Dan has a mother and a father. You are not Chou Dan’s mother at all.”
Zeng Youlan was stunned for a moment, then looked at the pink and tender little girl and smiled broadly.
"The young lady is pretty and well-dressed. She must be from the city, Xie Lin. Since you can marry a city girl, it means you have connections. Shouldn't you help your younger siblings?"
"I mean what I say. As long as you help your two younger sisters find military officer husbands, I won't show up in your way again."
She glanced at Zhang Tong, who had a good temperament and fair complexion.
The little girl just called her mother, didn't she?
Judging from this woman's clothes and demeanor, her family must be well-off. Xie Lin is incredibly lucky to have married into such a good family.
With such a good in-law family, the two younger brothers should lend a hand. I'll think about how to get some benefits for my sons later, and first settle my daughter's marriage.
However, if this is the girl's biological mother, why does she have another mother?
Xie Lin let her talk to herself while he comforted the pouting little girl.
"Shishi, are you missing your mother? We'll call her after we finish eating. Sweetie, wait a minute, I'll get rid of the person first so it won't disturb our meal."
"Okay, then hurry up."
"good."
Zhang Tong didn't want to show her face, but this woman was so aggressive that she thought she was easy to bully if she didn't speak up.
"Comrade, are you a military officer like a cabbage, where you can't just get two if you want two?"
"Military discipline is strict. Entry into the military requires a political background check. Do you think your two daughters can pass the background check given your actions?"
Zeng Youlan squinted her eyes.
What kind of political vetting are you referring to?
Although she has been working in the fields for years, she is known in the village for her fierceness in order to have enough to eat and avoid being mistreated by her in-laws.
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