Chapter 54 "Received"
"I want to take a photo with Dahuang under the big 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 they look awkward and nervous all over.
"Don't be nervous, look here, it will be fine soon." Lin Zhao said with a smile.
Yuanbao was still smiling awkwardly, his facial features expressing different thoughts.
Lin Zhao gave instructions, "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 him, and Yuanbao gradually became less nervous. He followed Aunt Lin's advice and started to interact with Dahuang.
Seeing the natural, innocent smile on the child's face, Lin Zhao shouted, "Yuanbao, look here."
He looked over, the smile still on his lips.
With a click.
"alright."
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 photo with Amber and Yuanbao?"
"Sure, do you want it, Big Cub?" Lin Zhao turned and asked Big Cub.
"want."
Several children stood under the banyan tree.
Yuanbao stood in the middle, the second child put his right arm on his shoulder and held Amber with his left arm. The eldest child 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 commotion here was noticed by people passing by, and they all came over.
"Chenghuai's wife, what are you doing?!" Wang Chunhua asked curiously.
The second child smiled and said loudly, "My mother is taking a picture of us."
"Take a photo?" Wang Chunhua raised her voice, very surprised, "Don't we 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. I guess Chenghuai must have spent all of his allowance.
Looking at the clothes of the four kids, there is not even a patch on them. At first glance, they look very luxurious. I have never seen them wear them, so they should 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 grandpa, grandma, and Tiechui. Let's go to the old house, okay?"
"Okay." Lin Zhao, who was addicted to 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, especially army green clothes, both adults and children were envious.
The ignorant monkey hung on his parents and howled.
"I want clothes for the twins, too. Mom, buy them for me. The twins have little green satchels and green military uniforms. I want them, too."
Where did his parents get the money to give him? They were so angry that they slapped him on the butt twice.
"I told you to ask for it! I told you to ask for it! You treat money like it was blown by the wind, you ignorant brat, hurry home!"
After a scolding, he grabbed his son's ear and took him home.
Lin Zhao didn't know this.
She brought the cubs to Gu's house.
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 of the eldest and second twin brothers. No matter who the twin brothers are, as long as they call him, he will appear immediately.
A little kid rushed out from the backyard.
"What are you talking about, second son? Why are you taking pictures?"
Erzai knew that cameras were expensive, so he never asked to touch or take them. He just pointed and said, "My mother has a camera in her 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 can take pictures 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.
"right."
After getting the OK, Mother Gu patted Father Gu's arm and said, "Let go of my hand. We need to take pictures. 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 has 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 me take a photo. Don't make it impossible for me to take a photo." Mother Gu complained unhappily.
Father Gu was helpless and cried out that 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 per photo. This money can buy several meals of meat." Gu's mother felt that taking photos was really expensive.
Directing the old man, he began to look for clothes.
Nowadays, few people have clothes without patches. Only a small amount of cloth can be saved in a year. The children take turns to make new clothes, and the adults have patches on top of 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.
"That's it."
The other members of the Gu family also changed into their most respectable clothes.
When Da Zi saw the big patch on Tie Chui's chest, he took the initiative to say, "Tie Chui, when you are shooting 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 will make people happy.
"Is it okay?" Tiechui's dark face brightened up.
The eldest boy nodded, "Okay."
Tiechui smiled, looking innocent, "Thank you, big boy."
"You're welcome. We are good brothers." The eldest said seriously.
Tiechui and Dazi stood shoulder to shoulder, "I'll bring back raspberries from my grandma's house and give them to you."
"Let's eat together." The eldest son is not greedy, he likes to share with his family.
"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. Dahuang and Amber were huddled in a corner, just within reach of the entrance.
Solo photo.
Group photo.
Lin Zhao was busy and having a great time.
The old Gu family is in a festive mood, just like the New Year.
"Thank you, third sister-in-law." Huang Xiulan called affectionately.
She held Gu Lan's hand, her face full of heartache, "This is Lan's first time taking a photo. I've wanted to take her to take a photo for a long time, but unfortunately I never had the chance."
"The camera belongs to our family. We'll take a photo 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 shocked.
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. It's useful at home."
The words came out without thinking, but my heart was bleeding.
Bicycle + watch + camera...this will cost at least 500 yuan! !
Mother Gu wanted to give her some advice, but she didn't know how.
The three words "divide the family" that the old man always said suddenly rang in my ears.
Mother Gu suddenly calmed down.
...Whatever, never mind.
Can't control it either.
"My third wife, please tell me how much the photo shoot will cost. 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. But I have to pay for it." Zhao Liuniang followed.
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".
Lai Mei walked to Zhao Liu Niang's side, pinched Yu Yu's cheeks, and asked his mother quietly, "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 with disgust, "Dirty little kid."
Yu Yu knew that she was disliked, so she kicked her brother angrily. She lost her balance and was about to fall, but was steady by Zhao Liu Niang.
"Gu Laimei!" Zhao Liuniang wanted to hit the child, so she raised her hand and asked, "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 and his left foot tripped over his right foot, causing him to fall. He ignored it and looked back in the direction of the clicking sound, only to see that his third aunt had just taken back the camera.
He grimaced.
"Third Aunt." Lai Mei said with a resentful look, "Why did you take a picture 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 into her bag. She said confidently, "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 yet?"
"I'm so hungry. I'm almost starving. Mom, what are we going to eat today?" The second cub came over, leading the third cub.
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."
Although Sicui is small, she also craves meat. When she heard Erguoguo's words, she parroted him and said, "Meat! Meat!"
Lin Zhao handed 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 grown 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 grow really 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 going to rest tomorrow, let's talk about building a house."
Father Gu nodded, "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 at their arrival.
Hearing the sound, Lin Zhao walked out of the kitchen and looked at the captain with a puzzled look.
Without waiting for her to ask any questions, the captain rubbed his hands nervously and then pushed Tie Niu forward.
"Erzai's mother, I heard that you bought a camera, and I want you to take a picture of Tieniu as well. He has never had a picture taken in his life. 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, 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 that of other restaurants. 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 older boy couldn't help himself, he put his arm on the window 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 dumpling soup, and there's meat in it." Erzai sniffed, "Mother's is more fragrant than milk's."
When Lin Zhao was away from 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 delicious that it could keep one from getting hungry.
Lin Zhao shook her head helplessly, "Your grandma would be sad if she heard what you said."
The second child laughed very loudly, with an expression that said he was too clever.
"I'm not stupid. I certainly wouldn't say that in front of my grandma. How could someone destroy his own rice bowl?"
"Comrade Erzai is really smart." Little Lin Zhaoshun praised him. Hearing the door clicking, he guessed that Amber and the twins were scratching the door. He smiled and said, "Can you please ask the smart comrade Erzai to take the younger brother and sister and Amber away? I'll take the food out."
Children like to be treated as adults the most. Erzai holds his head and chest high, like a spirited little soldier.
"OK!"
First, he picked up Amber and then took the twins away from the kitchen door.
The family of five sat down at the dinner table. The second child took the 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 the noodle dumpling soup made by my mother is the best in the whole team."
The eldest boy lowered his eyes, blew on the dough in 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 whole commune, first in the whole county, first in everything."
After saying that, he buried his head in eating.
The twins clumsily ate with a spoon and got food all over their faces. Lin Zhao put rice bags on the two little siblings and let the little babies enjoy their meals.
A certain unit.
The day before Gu Chenghuai went home to visit his relatives, 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 unceremoniously: "Cheng Huai, there is your package. I picked it up for you on the way. You are welcome to thank me. If you have food, please give me two bites."
Gu Chenghuai seldom received packages from home. He was startled at first, but then his ink-black eyes became warm.
"Thank you."
(End of this chapter)
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