Chapter 66: Hero
"Study hard. As long as you can continue your studies, your family will support you." Gu's mother saw the infinite possibilities of high school students from the third son's wife and was very supportive of her grandchildren's studies.
At worst, I'll just have to tighten my belt.
We can’t let them suffer the same consequences as the older generation due to lack of education.
Just then, the eldest and second cubs came out with the breakfast left by their mother.
Five small steamed buns, a can of braised pork with pork belly, and three boxes of milk.
Originally, Tiedan and his friends thought that their lives had reached a new peak, but when they saw what the twins were holding, they instantly felt the disparity in the world.
At that moment, his eyes became blurred.
well.
Lai Mei looked at the twins with resentment, "Big one and little one, can't you two let our happiness last a little longer?"
Comparing yourself to others will make you feel nauseous.
Tiedan walked over with the bowl and looked at the iron box in Erzai's hand. "Erzai, what are you holding? It looks a bit like canned food."
"Canned meat, my mother said this is called..." Erzai suddenly couldn't remember the name and looked at his brother for help.
The eldest child added as usual: "Canned braised pork belly."
"Wow!" Tiechui opened his mouth slightly, holding his face in his hands, and exclaimed, "It's meat."
"Meat can be canned. It's amazing." He said repeatedly in a light tone.
"Hmm." Erzai responded, reaching out to touch his good brother's belly, and finding it was not bloated, he said, "If you are not bloated, then eat more."
He gave Tiechui a small steamed bun and pushed a box of milk over to him.
"I'm giving you this milk too. It's a reward from mother to me and my brother." Erzai was too generous to his good brother.
Children don't know how to be polite. When the eldest and second sons shared their goodies, Tiechui didn't refuse. He accepted them directly and thanked them politely, "Thank you, I'll keep it. We'll drink it together in the afternoon."
"Okay." The eldest boy slapped the lid of the can and tried to twist it with his hands, but it didn't open.
I can only ask Father Gu for help.
"Master, help me open it."
Father Gu took the can with his rough hands.
He had never even seen this thing before, and didn't want to show his weakness in front of his grandson, so after studying it quietly for a while, he found a way, put his index finger into the ring, applied a little force, and opened the lid.
Suddenly.
A rich meaty aroma wafted out.
Even adults can’t resist the temptation, let alone children.
Bangbang and others suddenly felt that all the benefits were gone after the third room moved back. If the eldest and second sons had to eat so well every day, how would they live?
"Big one and little one, you two don't eat meat every day, do you?" Lai Mei finished the last sip of the clear soup without looking at the canned meat, for fear that she would be greedy. It was for the two cubs.
"Not every day, I eat it every two days." Erzai said loudly, holding the can of meat in both hands.
The eldest asked his younger brother to steady his hands and used chopsticks to pick up the meat in an unskilled manner.
His hands were short and small, so he couldn't hold the food steadily. His fingers were trembling. He carefully used his other hand to pick up the piece of meat and put it on the coarse grain nest in Gu's father's hand.
In the blink of an eye.
Two slices of meat were placed on top of the half-eaten steamed bun that Gu's father had eaten. The oil seeped into the bun, making the whole grain bun look even more delicious.
"Grandpa eats meat." said the eldest son seriously.
After giving it to grandpa, it was given to grandma.
Mother Gu wanted to refuse, but was met with two identical little faces that showed disapproval, and the two little brothers looked at her accusingly.
"My mother said that when the younger generation takes the initiative to be filial, the elders should be happy to accept it. Happy means happy. Adults should not spoil the fun, otherwise the children will be unhappy.
If children are unhappy, they will secretly remember it in their hearts for the rest of their lives, and once they remember it, they will never share it again. Grandma, are you sure you don’t want my and my second son’s filial piety? "The eldest son's writing was well-organized and every word was clear.
These words were indeed said by Lin Zhao.
The incident started when Erzai took the initiative to share the candies he had saved with his mother, and Lin Zhao ate them in one bite. The little boy was stunned by her straightforwardness.
"Mom, why don't you tell me that you don't like candy and save it for me? My eldest aunt and my second aunt would do the same."
Lin Zhao chewed the candy, the rich milky aroma spreading in her mouth, her voice was gentle, "Do you think the candy tastes good?"
"It's delicious." Erzai nodded repeatedly.
Lin Zhao asked back, "Why wouldn't I like to eat something delicious? Am I stupid?"
"Mom is not stupid, she is the smartest mom." Erzai first praised his mom, not wanting her to say anything and then said, "Grandma, my eldest aunt and my second aunt all said they don't like candy."
"Sugar is a good thing. It makes people feel sweet after eating it. Who wouldn't like it?" Lin Zhao hugged the second child and gently pinched his little nose. She said in a gentle voice, "The adults said they don't like it because they can't bear to give it away. They want to leave the good stuff for the children to eat."
"Then why did mother..." Erzai imitated Lin Zhao, pinched the air with his little hands and threw it into his mouth, like throwing a piece of candy into his mouth, and asked seriously: "Why did mother eat my mother?"
"Why? Why?!" Lin Zhao tickled the soft flesh of her son's belly.
A series of crisp laughs escaped from the child's mouth.
"Because this is the second child's filial piety to his mother, of course I will accept it. Adults can't always spoil the fun, it will make children less willing to share. I like you to share with me, no matter what."
Mother liked them to share with him.
The eldest and second cubs kept it firmly in mind.
That's why they said to Gu's mother at this moment.
Mother Gu was stunned.
She quickly came to her senses and said with a smile, "Yes, yes, yes, grandma. Why wouldn't I want the filial piety of my own grandson? I'm so blessed to have a grandson."
As he spoke, he handed the steamed corn bread over.
The eldest boy narrowed his eyes, picked up the meat and put it on top, just like his grandfather, two pieces.
He gave Tiechui another piece, and the two brothers ate the rest themselves.
There was oil at the bottom of the can. When we cooked at noon, the cabbage stalks tasted like meat, and everyone in the Gu family liked it.
County.
At half past eleven, a handsome young man came into the supply and marketing cooperative.
His eyes quickly darted around the counters. When he saw Lin Zhao, he carefully guarded the lunch box in his hand and trotted over.
"Sister." Song Yunjin's eyes had the clarity that only young people have. His tone was cheerful. He looked at Lin Zhao happily, smiling with all eight teeth showing.
Lin Zhao was slightly startled, took the lunch box, and asked in surprise, "Why are you the one delivering it?"
I haven't seen my little cousin for a few years. He has grown a lot taller. He is probably about 1.78 meters tall now.
Maybe because they don’t have enough food to eat, people these days are generally not tall. Those who are 1.75 meters tall are considered tall, 1.78 meters tall is uncommon, and those who are over 1.8 meters tall are considered to stand out among chickens.
"My brother has something to do at the factory." Song Yunjin looked around. It was obviously not his first time to come to the supply and marketing cooperative. After having family members working here, he suddenly felt a sense of home when he came in.
What he didn't say was that his father was originally supposed to deliver the meal today, but he took over this task. He jumped on the bicycle and pedaled quickly, leaving his father behind.
Old Song's angry roar could be heard from a long distance away.
He will not be able to escape a beating if he goes back.
It doesn't matter.
"It's only Monday and we're already busy. It's so tiring." Lin Zhao sighed sincerely, "I really can't do the factory work."
What about working in three shifts? It’s suffocating just thinking about it.
Song Yunjin understood his sister and instantly realized what she was thinking. However, due to the presence of people around him, he did not dare to respond, for fear of accidentally saying something inappropriate and making people think that his sister could not endure hardship and thus putting a label on her.
"Learning skills is definitely busy, but at least you don't have to go to the countryside. Several people in our residential building who don't have jobs were asked by the street office to go to the countryside. They cried at home, it was miserable."
Lin Zhao was eating. She glanced at her cousin and asked, "What are your plans? Continue to study in high school or find a job?"
"Let me tell you, farm work is not something your weak arms and legs can do. If you go to the countryside, you'll be crying within half a month. You need to plan and arrange in advance." She lowered her voice slightly as she said this.
"I'll go to high school, and then I'll go to work after I finish high school." Song Yunjin was very happy that his sister cared about him, and smiled even more. "My dad wanted me to go to college, saying that I have the potential, but now..."
Just this year, the university suddenly stopped recruiting students, and I couldn’t go in even if I wanted to.
"You can work, but don't give up studying. You will always have a chance to go to college in the future." Lin Zhao thought that her cousin was young and would only be in his twenties in ten years. It would not be impossible for him to take the college entrance examination again, provided that he did not give up studying.
Song Yunjin smiled, and a layer of warm mist spread across her puppy eyes. "Sister, you and my dad are indeed uncle and nephew. You say exactly the same thing."
Lin Zhao glanced at him proudly, "I was also raised by my uncle, so it's not surprising that I look like him."
Besides, nephews look like their uncles, and nieces also look like their uncles.
After dinner, Lin Zhao gave the lunch box to Song Yunjin.
"Yunjin, do me a favor." She suddenly remembered something and called her little cousin.
Song Yunjin stopped, turned around, took two or three steps forward, leaned his waist against the counter, and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Please help me get the photos from the photo studio. Then send a few rolls of film over and ask the master to develop them for me." Lin Zhao took out the receipt, film and money issued by the master of the photo studio from her bag, which was actually a storage ring.
Song Yunjin's eyes suddenly lit up with joy, and she was filled with excitement, "Sister, you... you bought a camera?!!"
It was rare for him to show such strong curiosity about anything.
"Yes, if you want to learn, I will go to your house on the weekend and teach you." Lin Zhao said with a smile.
Song Yunjin's face was filled with intense joy.
"good!"
The words fell.
The boy took the things Lin Zhao gave him and left the supply and marketing cooperative briskly.
As soon as he left, Li Fen came over.
"Or your cousin?"
Her expression showed admiration, "He looks quite energetic."
Lin Zhao knew that Li Fen wanted to find a date for her sister, and she looked at any young man as if he were her brother-in-law. She smiled and said, "He's still in school, so he's not suitable."
"Go away." Li Fen bumped her arm, spat at her, her eyes full of smiles.
"How can I not see that? A student is different from a young man who has just started working. His eyes are clear and his face is tender. He looks like a student. Even if I am not picky, I will not choose a student."
Her sister is in her early twenties, and the boy is probably not even eighteen, so it's not appropriate.
Lin Zhao complained, "Don't blame me. It's your fault, Sister Fen, that you were so anxious that the whole supply and marketing cooperative knew about it."
She was good-looking to begin with, and she looked as pretty as a blooming peony standing in front of the counter. She was beautiful even without a smile on her face. But with this funny look, she looked bright and lively, which made Li Fen feel complicated.
If her sister looked like this, she would have found a good partner long ago!
Nowadays, young people in the city all look at looks. Being diligent and capable is not enough, they also have to be good-looking. Not to mention being as pretty as a fairy, but at least they have to be pretty and charming.
Her sister is neither fairy-like nor pretty, and she is tall and strong. Even if she is capable, it is difficult to find a husband for her.
Of course, more importantly, her sister doesn't have a formal job.
"We have to be anxious." Li Fen sighed.
Lin Zhao raised his eyes, puzzled, "What's going on? Do you have any performance requirements? You can't wait for half a year or a year?"
Li Fen was amused by her words, and the thick fog in her heart dissipated a little.
She explained, "I have a younger brother who was in the army and came back two years ago. He was injured in the battlefield. His leg was injured and he can't walk properly. He is 28 years old this year and still hasn't married. I found someone to introduce him to, and he met several girls. But when the girls heard that he had an unmarried sister, they immediately backed out."
"This...?" Lin Zhao's face was complicated and she didn't quite understand.
I just have a younger sister with healthy arms and legs. She will get married sooner or later. It’s not a problem.
"Maybe it's not our destiny yet." She advised dryly.
When people get upset, they will find something to do. Li Fen wiped the counter with a rag, from one end to the other, and then went back to continue wiping.
Passing by Lin Zhao, he continued, "I haven't told you the reason yet."
"My brother said he wanted to give my sister a grand wedding and prepare a watch as a dowry."
At this point, she paused before continuing, "He also said he would prepare a bicycle for me, saying that he wasn't there when I got married, and he didn't give me anything, so he would give me a replacement."
Li Fen knew that her brother wanted to support her.
Ever since her younger brother said he would give her a bicycle as a dowry, her parents-in-law have been more polite to her and call her Fenfen whenever they get any good things.
Lin Zhao was spoiled by her parents and brother in her natal family. After she got married, no one dared to bully her. As a person who had received all the benefits, she did not think there was anything wrong with this.
"He is your brother, your sister's brother. He is capable and willing to supplement your dowry. No problem."
She knew that Li's parents passed away early and her younger brothers and sisters were raised by Li Fen.
The three of them depend on each other for survival.
Then it’s okay for her brother to be nice to his sister.
Li Fen had a complicated expression, "I wish you were the one who thought so. When those girls heard that my brother was going to give me and my sister bicycles and watches, they asked for three renminbi and one tael as a betrothal gift, otherwise they would not marry."
Does she think she is some kind of golden egg? It can turn three times and make a ring. Even the factory director’s own daughter doesn’t dare to ask for it.
"It's not that easy to collect the money for three turns and one ring. It adds up to nearly 1,800 yuan, and I have to find ways to get the tickets. My brother refused on the spot. The girl said that my family was not sincere and that my brother was... a sister-supporting demon and a girl-pulling demon."
Even though half a year has passed, Li Fen still trembles with anger when she talks about this.
Lin Zhao patted Li Fen's hand and comforted her silently.
It's quite speechless.
"Don't be angry. That girl with such a picky temper is not worthy of entering your home, nor of being a hero's wife. Take your time looking. I believe your brother will be able to find a good partner." Lin Zhao's voice was soft and her expression was serious.
He is an unknown hero who shed blood for his country and suffered injuries. He deserves to be happy and live a life without pain or worries!
Li Fen didn't tell anyone else about this, for fear of being laughed at. She knew that Lin Zhao wasn't the talkative type. Plus... thinking of the two kilograms of coarse grains that she had stuffed into her mouth early in the morning, she felt a little closer to this girl.
A girl who knows how to repay kindness, has good character and is trustworthy.
"Zhao Zhao," she called out, her crisp voice rarely becoming softer and gentler.
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