After the Song brothers and the four children of the Gu family left, the living room became much brighter.
"Zhao Zhao, Cheng Huai, have some tea." Aunt Song greeted them warmly, offering them candies and watermelons.
Lin Zhao took a sip of tea leisurely.
Uncle Song laughed, "You gave me the tea, but you never tasted it, did you?"
"No." Lin Zhao shook her head and smiled. "I know my uncle loves tea, so I got a can of tea and thought of giving it to you. Let alone taste it, I didn't even smell it."
No matter whether this is true or false, it is heartwarming.
Uncle Song was pleased, "I know you are filial."
Lin Zhao put down her teacup and said seriously, "Uncle, I have good news to tell you, don't get too excited."
"What?" Uncle Song's face was full of suspicion, with all kinds of thoughts popping up in his mind.
Could it be that...
Zhao Zhao is here again?
Thinking of this, his brows knitted into small pimples, and a hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes as he glanced at Gu Chenghuai.
Gu Chenghuai: “?”
Lin Zhao had no idea what her uncle was thinking, so she said in a serious and solemn tone, with a straight face, "Uncle, I found my fourth brother!"
Boom——
The sound of your brain exploding.
Uncle Song stood still, his ears buzzing, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.
He looked at Lin Zhao fiercely, his eyes locked on her, his voice tense, "Zhao Zhao, who are you talking about?"
He must be hallucinating!
"Your fourth brother?" Uncle Song's voice almost split open.
Lin Zhao nodded seriously, "Yes, it's my fourth brother."
Uncle Song suppressed his excitement, leaned towards her, and spoke anxiously, "Where is your fourth brother? How is he? Is he healthy? Is he married? Does he have children...?"
There were so many questions that needed to be answered, and a string of questions came out of his mouth.
Lin Zhao raised her hand and made a gesture to show calmness and that the matter needed to be kept secret.
The speaking volume is not loud.
"My fourth brother was one of the people sent to our village to receive education. His status was a bit problematic and his foot was injured. But it's okay. My fourth brother knows medical skills. I'll give him the needle tonight and he can heal himself."
Without waiting for Uncle Song to ask, she continued without leaving any room for error, "My fourth brother is married and has two children, but he is divorced, and the children are with their mother in the city. We didn't ask for more details, but I will find out when we get to know each other better."
Uncle Song saw Lin Zhao's expression and knew that Xiao Si was in a bad situation. When she finished speaking, he was completely worried.
It’s true.
The ingredients are dirty.
Fortunately, no one is hurt.
"I'm glad everyone is alright."
He had seen those who were sent to the various brigades. They were really miserable. Some of them had nothing in their hands except the clothes they were wearing. Their eyes were numb and dull, like wandering souls.
"Zhao Zhao, if Xiao Si needs anything, just tell me and I'll prepare it."
Lin Zhao laughed and said, "Uncle, have you forgotten that I work at the supply and marketing cooperative? I can get a lot of things there."
Uncle Song smiled dotingly, "I know you're great, if you need me, just tell me."
"I definitely won't be polite." Lin Zhao said with confidence.
Uncle Song's smile deepened and he patted the top of her head, helpless but caring.
They hadn't seen each other much in the past few years, and he was afraid that Zhaozhao would become estranged from him.
"Cheng Huai, thank you for taking care of Zhao Zhao's work." Uncle Song said with a smile.
Gu Chenghuai helped his niece find a job, which really gave him a plus.
"Thanks to you for paying for Zhaozhao's schooling. She is a high school student and it won't be hard for her to find a job." Gu Chenghuai is very humble and doesn't think he is that great. He believes that the platform is important, but personal ability is more important.
If my wife hadn't read so many books and been spoiled by her uncle to be bright, confident and generous, she wouldn't be able to support that job.
Uncle Song smiled and said nothing more.
There are many children with high academic qualifications, but so many junior high school graduates are unemployed. It doesn’t matter, right? This society is complex but easy to understand. Personal ability is icing on the cake, but it’s okay if you don’t have it. You can rise up if you have the opportunity.
"Zhao Zhao, is your father okay?"
Lin Zhao drank tea and smiled, "Very well, my father is taking the new medicine and his health is getting better. My mother said that my father can sleep well at night. She now takes my father out for a walk every afternoon."
"The fact that she can sleep and walk means she's really recovered." Uncle Song felt relieved. He knew too well how good the relationship between his sister and brother-in-law was. They had been together day and night for decades, and neither of them could leave the other.
Lin Zhao thought of her own courtyard on East Street, moved to Uncle Song's side, and looked at him eagerly, "Uncle, can you find a craftsman to renovate the courtyard?"
"Why are you asking this?" Uncle Song was puzzled. "Aren't you building a brick house? What are you renovating?"
"I'm talking about my yard in the county." Lin Zhao explained, curling her lips slightly, and stopped talking, waiting for her uncle to ask.
"You have a yard in the county?" Uncle Song was confused. "Which yard?"
Lin Zhao spoke slowly, "It's on East Street, very run-down, no one has lived there for a long time, and that yard fell into my hands. I wanted to renovate it, and my parents told me to find my uncle, saying that my uncle knows a lot of people and would be able to help me."
Aunt Song knew this yard and asked in surprise, "The yard facing the street?"
"Yes, aunt knows?" Lin Zhao looked at her aunt.
"I know. That yard was coveted by many people before, but was taken back by the clerk of the street office. I didn't expect it to fall into your hands." Aunt Song was happy for Zhao Zhao. "You are really lucky. That yard is not small, and the orientation and layout are good. If it is renovated, it will be more comfortable to live in than a building."
She didn't ask Lin Zhao how she got it. Since Zhao Zhao asked Lao Song for help, there must be no problem with the ownership of the house.
Uncle Song heard what his wife said, and the courtyard was good, so he said, "Zhao Zhao, Cheng Huai, take me to have a look this afternoon. I'll take a look first and then help you find someone. If you have any opinions, please tell me and I'll write them down. I promise to do it for you smoothly."
He is meticulous in everything he does, and he must be even more careful about his niece's yard.
Gu Chenghuai added hot water to Lin Zhao's cup and said in a low voice, "I have no objection. I will listen to Zhao Zhao."
Uncle Song frowned, thinking that he didn't care about anything.
Just as he was about to say something, Lin Zhao said to Gu Chenghuai in a brisk tone, "You are responsible for buying bricks and glass, finding someone to dig a well, and, yes, you also need to pull the wires. I want electric lights, new furniture, and sofas..."
She made a series of demands.
Gu Chenghuai listened carefully and wrote down everything. "Okay, don't worry about it. I'll take care of it."
Considering that his wife would be bored at home when he returned to the army, he suggested: "Would you like a TV?"
Uncle Song knew that he was overthinking it, and his expression relaxed. No matter whether this boy was pretending or really doing it, at least he had some intention.
Lin Zhao didn't notice the change in his uncle's eyes, his eyes sparkled, "Can you get the TV tickets?"
Seeing the look in her eyes, Gu Chenghuai still had something to understand, "I'll find a way."
He went back and wrote a letter, asking Yunli if he could get it.
TV.
This was an era when having a radio was enough to make you look down on everyone in the area.
Lin Zhao hesitated for a moment, "Isn't this too high-profile?"
"Don't be high-profile. Every penny our family makes is honestly earned. Don't be afraid." Gu Chenghuai calmed her down.
He looked calm and not at all nervous.
"It's expensive, right?" Lin Zhao felt a little sorry for the money.
It must be several hundred, right?
Gu Chenghuai's expression remained unchanged. "It's okay. We make money to spend. As long as you are happy, any amount of money is worth it."
Lin Zhao moved over, hugged his arm and shook it, "Since you said so, I want a TV."
She knew the plot of the original book, knew that television would change from black and white to color in the future, and that televisions would become bigger and clearer in the future, but these were just concepts in her mind. In fact, she had never even watched black and white TV.
"Buy the tickets as soon as you can. I'll ask around and try to get them before the courtyard in the county town is renovated." Gu Chenghuai promised.
"Okay, I'm already looking forward to it." Lin Zhao's eyebrows curved.
Gu Chenghuai looked at the smile on her face and wished he could bring the TV to her right away.
Uncle Song didn't say anything. He became more and more satisfied with Gu Chenghuai. It was obvious that this was how the young couple usually got along.
As long as Zhaozhao is doing well, he will feel relieved.
With a creak, the door was pushed open.
The Song brothers came in with their four children.
Except for the twins, everyone else was holding white ice cream in their hands.
Song Yunjin handed one ice cream to her sister and brother-in-law, "Sister, brother-in-law, eat some ice cream to cool down."
Song Yuncheng gave some to his parents.
"Why did you buy it for me?" Aunt Song slapped her son's shoulder, and Song Yuncheng grinned exaggeratedly.
She said sadly, "Mom, you know my sister's faults. If I leave you behind, my sister will definitely beat me."
Gu Chenghuai raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhao Zhao in surprise.
Lin Zhao's murderous eyes flew towards Yun Cheng, "Song Yun Cheng, do you want to be beaten?"
She raised her sandbag-sized fist with a threatening expression.
Song Yuncheng stretched out his hand and pulled his mouth horizontally, begging for mercy, "I was wrong, I shut up."
The little guy in my heart cried so loudly.
He is not wrong.
He used the money from selling his exercise books to buy ice cream, but thinking that his mother didn't like ice cream, he didn't buy it for her. As a result, his sister chased him and beat him up. His sister beat him so hard that his arm was swollen!
Song Yuncheng apologized in time, but Hengbao had already heard his words.
The child licked the ice cream and looked over with curiosity, "Mom, did you hit people when you were a kid?"
Song Yuncheng: Of course I should beat him. He has a bad temper and is very powerful.
Lin Zhao glanced at Yun Cheng with a gentle look, looking at Wen Wenrou, with a very good temper, "Your uncle made a mistake, so I teach him a lesson."
Yubao looked well behaved, "Mom, I won't make mistakes."
Hearing this, Hengbao looked at his brother with a serious expression, "Brother, everyone makes mistakes sometimes, that's what Grandpa said."
Is it too much to say that you don’t make mistakes?
Yubao was a smart kid. He thought quickly and changed his words, saying in a negotiating tone, "Mom, if we make a mistake, you tell us first. If we don't change, you can beat the kids again, okay?"
Uncle Song saw it all and heard it all, and thought that the two kids were really smart.
Lin Zhao took a bite of the ice cream, sipped it in her mouth, then swallowed it, and glanced at Yun Cheng sideways.
Song Yuncheng avoided her gaze and met Yun Jin's sympathetic gaze, feeling sad for a moment.
Well, it seems that he was not wrong, his sister's eyes did contain murderous intent.
Lin Zhao said softly, "Okay, I'll give him a verbal lesson first."
If it doesn't work, slap the butt.
The twins were relieved.
Gu Chenghuai saw that Lin Zhao was eating anxiously and said with concern, "Zhao Zhao, don't eat so fast, be careful of stomachache."
Then he looked at the twins, "You two too."
The twins were still young and couldn't eat something too cold, so Yu Bao asked them to lick it each, and then he didn't let the younger brother or sister eat it, and stuffed the bottle into their hands.
Qianbao didn't make a fuss. He sat on the sofa, holding the small bottle and drinking milk obediently.
Yaobao didn't want to drink milk, she wanted to eat ice. Seeing that the little brother didn't cry, she rubbed her tearful eyes, obediently took her small pink bottle, and drank the milk.
Hengbao winked at Yubao, leaned over, and whispered in his brother's ear, "See, I told you that if you can handle Qianbao, Yaobao won't be able to succeed."
The loud-voiced children's whispers are quite loud and can be heard clearly by everyone.
Even Yaobao, the person involved, heard it. The little girl frowned and puffed up her cheeks.
Uncle Song and Aunt Song couldn't stop laughing.
Hengbao is really a funny guy.
Gu Chenghuai said: "Eat your ice cream obediently."
"Oh." Hengbao ate ice cream with a grin.
Song Yuncheng was afraid that his sister would be bored, so he threw away the popsicle stick and suggested, "Sister, do you want to go ice skating? I'll treat you."
After Lin Zhao finished eating the ice cream, Gu Chenghuai took the small wooden stick from her hand, took out a handkerchief to wipe her fingers, and waved to the twins, asking them to come over. Yu Bao and Heng Bao came over with a smile and stretched out their hands.
"Ice skating? If I remember correctly, the skating rink was closed?" Lin Zhao looked at Song Yuncheng.
"It was closed, but I don't know why it opened again." Song Yuncheng was not interested in the reasons why the skating rink was closed and reopened. "Sister, let's go and have fun while it's still open. If it's completely closed or the skating rink is changed to something else one day, we won't have the chance to go."
Lin Zhao hadn't been out for fun for a few years and really wanted to go. "Okay, let's go and have some fun!"
Song Yuncheng covered his chest and leaned back on the sofa, pretending to feel pain, "There are only six people in your family, your wallet is going to be empty!"
Everyone was amused by his appearance.
Yubao asked: "Mom, what is ice skating?"
"I know, I know." Song Yunjin took the initiative to say, "Put on shoes with wheels and slide on the ground. You can slide far away in a slip. Do you understand?"
Yubao's little brain couldn't imagine it, so he tried to find a substitute, "Is it the same as skiing?"
"...about the same." Song Yunjin said.
Yubao frowned and said, "I don't like snow. It's too cold. My hands and feet are cold, and my face and ears are cold. My hands and feet are itchy."
They were cold because the cotton-padded clothes they wore were old and not warm, and they didn't have hats, scarves or gloves, so it must have been cold outside.
Lin Zhao felt guilty and distressed. She hugged her son and said, "It won't be cold this year. I'll make you new cotton-padded clothes, hats, and gloves. With these, you won't feel cold when you go out to play in the snow."
There is no child who does not look forward to wearing new clothes.
Yubao nestled obediently in his mother's arms with a smile on his face.
He said, "Mom also needs new cotton clothes."
Lin Zhao's heart melted, "Mom and your dad both have it, and our whole family has it."
The twins grinned.
Song Yunjin then realized that Yubao Hengbao had frozen hands and feet in the winter. She looked at Aunt Song and said, "Mom, I have two old cotton-padded clothes. Can you take them apart, re-stuff the cotton inside, and make cotton-padded clothes for Yubao Hengbao?"
"Do I need to tell you? I'm doing it." Aunt Song said.
She had started it a long time ago, but the process was slow and it hadn't healed in half a month. She was now in the final stages.
Song Yunjin put her arm around Hengbao's shoulders and looked at him proudly, "Why don't you thank me now? With the ones your mother promised to make for you, you will have two cotton-padded jackets now."
"Thank you, uncle!" Heng Bao thanked him sincerely, "When I make a lot of money in the future, I will buy you a new cotton-padded jacket!"
Song Yunjin didn't take it seriously and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll wait."
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