"Why?" Lin Zhao imitated her son and tilted her head, her eyes filled with a deep smile, as if she really didn't know the reason.
Erzai realized that his mother was teasing him, so he tapped the ground with his right toe, drew circles quietly, and said uncomfortably, "Mom~!" in a drawn-out tone.
The child's voice is soft, mellow and sweet.
The clever kid didn't stop thinking, and soon figured out why Granny Wang didn't settle with them. "Granny Wang wanted the defective items that mom brought back, so she didn't settle with me and my brother. I know."
He looked at Lin Zhao, "But why? The supply and marketing cooperative also has these things. I saw them, right, brother?"
The eldest boy nodded.
He boldly guessed, "Is it because defective products are cheaper?"
Lin Zhao shook her head. "Not only is it cheap, the key is that you don't need a ticket."
"No tickets!" The twins' eyes lit up.
Even though the two brothers are young, they know that they need tickets no matter what they buy.
My mother also needs a ticket to buy a bicycle.
"Defective products are also very valuable resources. Plus, the fight between Erzai and Wang Yaozu was just a minor one and didn't cause any serious consequences, so his grandmother chose not to make a fuss about it." Lin Zhao looked at the two kids with a smile and softened her voice, "You two don't have to stay out of the spotlight anymore. What's your mood?"
Erzai rolled his eyes, pretended to think, and said, "I feel relieved."
"You still need to think about this." Lin Zhao tapped the tip of his nose.
Erzai touched his nose and smiled brightly, "This makes me look serious."
"Where's the eldest son?" Lin Zhao didn't forget about her eldest son. "Are you scared?"
The eldest was also smiling. They had the same faces, but one could easily tell him from the second just by their smiles.
My brother's laughter is unrestrained and extremely dazzling, like the sun hanging in the sky at noon, shining and full of vitality.
My brother's smile roams across his eyebrows, eyes, lips and teeth; it is subtle and clean. There is an innocent and vast world in his little heart.
"No, I wasn't scared because I knew mom and dad would protect us." The eldest son always put his mother before anyone else when speaking.
Lin Zhao rubbed her eldest son's face and said, "Yes, we will all protect you."
The four cubs hugged their big brother in a bear hug and said in a baby voice, "Baofu...big brother."
"Sister, it's not about guarantee, it's about protection." Erzai, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder, couldn't help but correct.
"Guarantee...pay!" The fourth cub imitated obediently, raising his voice and enunciating the words forcefully, but he still said it wrong.
The second child imitated the adults and held his forehead tiredly.
Maodan couldn't help laughing.
He thought the Gu family was really nice, and then began to imagine that if his father had not died, his family would be like this too.
As he thought about it, the corners of the child's mouth curled up slightly.
Lin Zhao waved at Maodan'er and said in a gentle voice, "Maodan'er, come and pick some too. If there's anything your family needs, take it back and I'll give it to you."
Maodan was stunned for a moment, and with his hands making afterimages, he quickly said, "No, my grandma said that I can't just accept other people's things. Thank you, auntie." He also did not forget to thank her politely.
Lin Zhao's heart softened. Sensible children always make people feel sorry for them.
She said, "It's okay. The remaining things are not worth much."
The Ning family is a glorious family in the village. The team leader repeatedly appealed to the members to take care of the Ning family. Some people listened to it, some did not care, some forgot it, and some felt that they could not even get enough food at home, so how could they care about others...
Gu's mother has a son who is a soldier, so needless to say she is very aware and will do her best to help the Ning family with their affairs.
I also know a lot about Maodan'er's family situation.
"Third son's wife, before the weather gets cold, you should find a way to get a thermos. The Ning family is in need of one. It's hard for your Aunt Ning to drink hot water in the middle of winter." said Mother Gu.
Lin Zhao received three thermoses this time, but she kept the other two for her family. When she heard what her mother-in-law said, "There is one extra in the house, so I'll give it to the Ning family first. If my mother and sisters-in-law want one, I'll bring it back later if there's one."
The reason why she was able to bring back three thermos bottles was that Li Fen and Wang Ju gave her their respective shares to save her face.
Hearing this, the eldest and second cubs looked at each other and quietly slipped back into the house.
The eldest came out again, holding a tin thermos in his hand.
"Okay, give it to the Ning family first. I don't need it. The thermos bottle bought by the third child is still very warm." Gu's mother smiled and said to Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang, "Don't worry, the salesperson is ours anyway. You can buy it anytime you want."
Lin Zhao nodded and said, yes, yes.
Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang agreed with a smile.
It's hot, but you can get by without a thermos.
After they finished talking, the eldest boy carefully put down the thermos and smiled at his mother, "Mom, is this it?"
"Yes, thank you, Dazai." Lin Zhao praised him, and then said, "Send Maodan back later, and bring Dahuang with you."
Prevent Maodan from being bullied by the naughty kids in the team.
Mother Gu agreed and turned to look at Maodan'er and said, "Maodan'er, the thermos is for your milk. It's a defective product and not worth much. Don't take it to heart."
"Your uncle Cheng Huai is a soldier just like your father. It is our duty to take care of you."
How could Maodan, a child less than ten years old, say anything to adults? Besides, the Gu family were all kind. The child stammered and moved his mouth, unable to say no.
Just a taste of thanks.
"Thank you, Auntie, thank you, Auntie..."
Lin Zhao grabbed his arm and said, "You don't have to be so polite."
The arm in his hand was as thin as a bamboo pole, with not a pound of flesh on it.
She naturally withdrew her hand, and seeing that Maodan'er's hair had grown to cover his eyes, she asked him in a tone of seeking his opinion, "Your hair is covering your eyes, how about asking your uncle to help you cut it?"
"Yes, yes, it needs to be cut. It's hot, and people get even hotter with long hair. Maodan, if you don't mind, let your uncle cut your hair for you." Gu's mother also said, "Your uncle used to cut your aunt's hair. His skills in cutting hair are not bad, and he is comparable to a barber."
Children from poor families have to grow up early. Maodan has no parents and can sense other people's emotions best.
Knowing that Aunt Gu and Auntie Gu were thinking about him, he nodded, "Okay, thank you."
"You kids are quite polite. We are from the same village, so why should you be so polite?" Mother Gu said with a smile. Then she went to the kitchen and heard the twins say that their mother had made something delicious, so she went to take a look.
Gu Chenghuai had no objection to his wife and mother's words. He went back to the house to get the scissors and oilcloth without saying a word.
Lin Zhao looked at Bang Bang and ordered, "Bang Bang, bring a stool over here."
"Hey!" Bang Bang responded and went to work.
Erzai clung to Lin Zhao's arm, eyes full of curiosity, "Mom, my dad can also cut hair?"
The eldest boy also looked suspicious.
"Yes!" The speaker was Zhao Liuniang.
As if she remembered something, she said with a complicated expression, "Your father can do everything."
"Before you were born, your father would trim your mother's hair every time he came home. His skills were better than those of a barber!"
What's the fashion? How does the third brother cut his wife's hair? She has never seen anyone spoil his wife so much in her life.
The eldest boy listened quietly and agreed.
"The county is far from the brigade. It takes a long time for mom to go there. Dad can trim hair, so mom doesn't have to walk so far."
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Zhao Liuniang didn't expect the eldest son to react like this and she almost cried.
This is how to raise a son. She wants to raise one too!
The second child held his face in his hands and said with a smile: "Dad helped Mom with things before we were born. He deserves praise!"
At this moment, the envy in Zhao Liuniang's eyes was about to overflow.
"Third sister-in-law, how do you teach your children?" she asked.
Lin Zhao smiled at the twins and said, "Bangbang and Laimei are also very nice."
They were all raised by their mother Gu, so there's no difference.
Zhao Liuniang also knew.
Can.
People are most afraid of comparison.
Bang bang brought a stool.
"Third brother's wife, why don't we let the third brother also fix Bangbang and Laimei?" said Zhao Liuniang.
My child’s hair grows very fast. I just had it cut last time and it’s almost covering his eyes.
"Okay, I'll trim all the ones that you think are too long." Lin Zhao said with a smile, pressed Maodan'er on a low stool, took the oilcloth from Gu Chenghuai, and wrapped it around the child's neck.
"Your uncle's hands are very steady. Don't be afraid. If you are really scared, just close your eyes."
Gu Chenghuai stared at his wife's face, his eyes revealing helplessness, yet indulgence.
"Well, I'm not afraid." Maodaner's voice was clear.
He looked at Gu Chenghuai openly, his eyes hidden by his hair without any evasion.
——Uncle Gu is a soldier just like his father, he is not afraid!
Gu Chenghuai's opinion of this child changed. This was the first little guy who looked at him directly for a long time without shaking. He was indeed the descendant of a hero.
He deftly turned the scissors with his slender fingertips, retracted his deep gaze, and started working as a barber.
Lin Zhao thought this scene was rare, so she went back to the house to get her camera and find an angle to take the picture.
When Maodan heard the clicking sound, he was curious, but he managed to hold back.
When the eldest child saw his toes move, he said warmly, "Don't be afraid, Maodan'er. The clicking sound is my mother taking pictures."
"You know what photography is? It's about printing you on a small piece of paper."
Maodaner had heard that a few days ago, Aunt Lin took photos of Yuanbao and the others, and he watched from a distance.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Lin Zhao was slightly startled, and curved his inky black eyes. He said briskly, "You're welcome. I was taking a picture of your good brother's father. I only took a picture of your side profile."
This was an excuse given out of concern that the child might feel stressed. In fact, she did take a separate photo of Maodaner.
The skinny little kid sat on a low stool, his hair half covering his eyes, leaving only his black and shiny eyes exposed.
Not gloomy.
He was in the sunshine.
Lin Zhao's words could fool Mao Daner, but not the sharp-eyed Gu Chenghuai.
The man tilted his head to look at her and smiled faintly.
Maodaner felt much more relaxed when he thought that he was just doing it by chance.
A photo is so expensive and he has no money.
Gu Chenghuai was very quick and finished cutting Maodan'er's hair in less than five minutes.
Cut it very short.
Maodan touched his head, feeling refreshed, with the corners of his mouth curled up.
He raised his head, looked at Gu Chenghuai, and thanked him earnestly, "Thank you, uncle."
When he met his eyes, Gu Chenghuai was slightly stunned.
The child has a pair of almond-shaped eyes, small fan-shaped double eyelids, and slightly upturned corners of the eyes, which are very bright.
Such stunning eyes are rare.
So once you take a look at it, you will never forget it.
Not to mention he had just seen it.
The new commander of the military district also has such eyes, almost exactly the same as Maodan'er's.
It’s just that the former is more majestic and sharp, while the latter is clearer.
"Uncle?" Maodaner asked in confusion.
Gu Chenghuai retracted his gaze, suppressed his doubts, and said calmly: "It's okay."
Then he waved to Bang Bang and the others, "Who among you will go first?"
Lai Mei stepped forward and said, "I'll go first."
He sat on a low stool and didn't dare to make any requests. He just accepted whatever haircut his uncle gave him.
What else do you want for a free bicycle?
The older and younger cubs are both energetic kids. They speak sweetly and praised Maodan for having his hair cut.
"Maodan, you look so energetic after getting your hair cut. You're like a different person." Erzai's eyes were clear and bright, and his expression was sincere.
"Yes, yes, there is just no meat on the body." Dazai looked at Maodan'er's face and shook his head like a little adult.
"Mao Dan'er, my grandma said that children are cute when they have some flesh on their bodies. Is there no food in your house? Do you have nothing to eat?"
Mandan said quickly, "There is food. The brigade distributes food to my family every season."
The Ning family is a glorious family after all. There are only an old and a young one left in the family. The brigade will definitely not ignore them. Food and meat should be distributed as they should be. No one should be wronged, not even the family of the hero.
Moreover, the grandparents and grandchildren also received a pension from the commune. Although it was not much, it was enough.
"Then you should eat more." Tiechui smiled, his eyes full of clear stupidity, which is how a child should be.
He covered his mouth and laughed, "After Third Aunt brought the four kids back home, I ate a lot of meat. I think I gained weight. Look at me, don't I look better now?"
Maodan was very considerate and said, "Yeah."
"So you should eat more too." Tiechui advised.
"I ate seriously!" Maodaner said with a serious look.
He is the only child left in the Ning family, and Old Lady Ning gave him all the good things, but she... is in poor health and cannot do heavy work.
As for cooking, it is even more of a disaster. Breaking bowls and exploding pots are just small matters. If you are not careful, the kitchen can even catch fire.
Maodaner has been a magistrate since he was a child. In order to live a better life, he took over the cooking job on his own initiative. There was no one at home who could teach him, so he could only figure it out on his own. As long as it was cooked, he didn't have to worry about the taste.
The amount of food I eat is not even normal. I only stop eating when I am barely full, which makes me look skinny and dry.
"Then why are you still so thin? You are thinner than I was before. You have no flesh on your face, and your eyes are so big..." Erzai gestured with his hands.
Not wanting to upset his good brother, he comforted him: "Your eyes are really pretty, different from those of Yuanbao and the others."
Children also have aesthetic sense and can tell what is beautiful and what is ugly.
Maodan was very happy to be praised, "My grandma said that I have these eyes called Danfeng eyes. I got them from my dad, and my dad got them from my grandpa. All the men in my family have these eyes."
"Wow!" Erzai exclaimed, "How amazing!"
The eldest child also said, "Your house is amazing. If someone is missing, we can recognize them just by looking at their eyes."
"My grandma said the same thing." Maodaner replied.
After listening to this conversation, Gu Chenghuai lowered his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
He vaguely heard from Sun Yeli that the new commander had a legendary experience. He came out of the "bandit den" alone and was able to make great contributions. He was deeply trusted by the organization. The most dramatic thing was that the hero had lost his memory of the first thirty years of his life...
What a coincidence, is it possible... ?
Kitchen.
When Mother Gu saw the huge bowl of greasy and yellow vegetable boxes, her eyes almost popped out.
She subconsciously covered her chest.
This, this requires so much oil! !
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