Chapter 193: You snatched my fiancée

Lin Zhao kept an eye on the time, watching the hand move to eight o'clock. "It's time."

Hearing this, Gu Hangbao took out a handkerchief to wipe his fingers, then stood on tiptoe to reach for the light cord.

*Click. *

The light turned on.

The entire courtyard brightened up.

The twins' expressions were quite amusing; their big, bright eyes were wide open, staring fixedly at the lightbulb, unable to snap out of it for a long while.

Lin Zhao pinched the cheeks of the two little ones. "Didn't you see this when we went to the provincial capital? Have you forgotten? That's a light."

Qian Bao nodded his little head, his small expression returning to calmness. "Mm, light."

Seeing Yaobao snuggled into her mother's arms, pointing a tender little finger at the light. "Touch, baby wants to touch."

"You can't, okay?" Lin Zhao was very patient, not caring whether she understood or not. "Electricity is very dangerous. Children must stay far away from wires and must not touch them with their hands."

These words were mainly for the slightly older twins.

Xiang Yubao had red watermelon juice on both cheeks, his expression solemn and serious. "Mm, I know. I will look after my younger brother and sister."

"Good boy, Xiang Yubao." Lin Zhao patted her son's head.

After finishing a slice of watermelon, the twins took the remaining half to the old house. To avoid running into Gu Chan, the little brothers didn't forget to call Da Huang.

They were lucky; Gu Chan wasn't there. At the old house, there were only the old couple, the second branch's family, and Gu Qingzhou.

"Grandpa, Grandma, my mom cut some watermelon and asked us to bring it over." As soon as they entered the courtyard, Gu Hangbao's loud voice rang out.

Gu Mu came out of the room, saw the twins holding something, and walked over quickly, reaching out to take it.

"Oh my, is it heavy? Don't tire my grandsons out and stunt their growth."

Xiang Yubao gave a sweet smile. "It's not heavy. Bringing watermelon to Grandma, I'm full of energy."

Gu Mu smiled from ear to ear.

Her precious grandsons.

There were many people at the old house, and after one slice each, it was all gone, leaving them only with a taste of sweetness. They were very satisfied; with this mouthful of watery and sweet watermelon, they would even smile in their dreams at night.

The watermelon rinds weren't wasted either; they would stir-fry them for tomorrow's meal.

"Does your house have electricity now?" Gu Qingzhou took the watermelon but didn't rush to eat it, letting the twins take a bite first. When the little brothers refused, he ate it himself.

"We do." Gu Hangbao's eyes were bright. "Our courtyard is very, very bright. From now on, we won't need to carry kerosene lamps when we go out at night."

"Right, you must use electricity safely and don't pull the wires hard, you know?" Gu Qingzhou said.

"Mm-hmm."

Lin Zhao wrote a letter to Gu Chenghuai about the brigade getting electricity.

Even though the children's father wasn't at home, he had to know about everything that happened in the family.

That day, after training, Gu Chenghuai went to the mail collection point as usual.

"Battalion Commander Gu, there's a letter for you."

The young officer's stern face melted like ice and snow, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, and his eyes were full of smiles.

"Thank you." He took the letter.

He didn't even have the heart to wash up, returning to the dormitory to tear open the letter.

He read it at a glance, getting an idea of what had happened at home, and then read it carefully. His slender, powerful fingertips touched the words on the letter paper, his cold eyes overflowing with tenderness.

Gu Chenghuai pulled open the drawer and took out a book. Tucked inside were two photos: one was a solo photo of Lin Zhao, and the other was a family photo.

As the bright smile entered his eyes, the man's brows softened even more.

He missed his wife and the four cubs.

He still had to work hard; only by working hard could he give them a better life.

He had said he would make sure Zhao Zhao never had to worry for the rest of her life.

His fingers touched the beauty's eyes when several whistle blasts suddenly came from outside.

Gu Chenghuai quickly put the photos back, stuffed the book into the drawer, closed it, and walked out quickly.

Sun Yeli came over in a hurry. "Chenghuai, there's a mission."

"Let's go."

Two tall, straight figures walked further and further away, facing the sunlight.

Lin Zhao didn't know about this, and even less did she know that she wouldn't receive any letters from the man for the next half year.

Time flew by, and tomorrow was the auspicious day for Yuan Xiang's engagement.

The twins had been looking forward to the feast, and when they heard Lin Zhao say she would take them tomorrow, they jumped for joy.

"Mom, I want to wear my little white shoes." The loud-voiced cub shouted.

"... I want to wear my green short-sleeved shirt, black pants, and my little white shoes, and I also want to wear my new hat." Xiang Yubao had already matched his whole outfit.

Qian Bao didn't speak; he walked back to the room with his short legs, opened the cabinet, found a white and blue plaid short-sleeved shirt and blue-black shorts, and took his white shoes and white socks out of the shoe cabinet.

He hugged everything and walked toward the courtyard.

The little dumpling had short arms and short legs, and with so many things in his arms, it was inevitable that they would fall, and he could trip at any moment.

Lin Zhao stepped forward to help. "Is this what you're wearing tomorrow, Qian Bao?"

The little cub nodded his head a few times.

"Okay, put it aside for now and wear it tomorrow, okay?" Lin Zhao said softly.

Even a baby under two years old knew how to be vain.

Seeing Yaobao's black and white eyes rolled around, and she also rushed into the room, but Lin Zhao stopped her.

"I'll go with you to find them." She was afraid the little one would mess up the wardrobe.

They arrived at the children's room.

Xiang Yubao opened the wardrobe.

Seeing Yaobao directed Lin Zhao to take out a pink little dress, her little milky voice soft. "Dat one."

It was fine to wear a dress at noon now, but it would be cold in the morning and evening, so Lin Zhao took down a yellow little jacket and white long socks. "It will be cold, you need to add two pieces. Is it okay to wear this clothes on top?"

Seeing Yaobao was a little girl with requirements; if she didn't ask for her opinion, it wouldn't work, and she would make a fuss.

Gu Hangbao praised, "Sister looks good in this, as beautiful as a little fairy, and as beautiful as Mom."

When praising his sister, he didn't forget to praise his mother.

This emotional value was given fully; Seeing Yaobao didn't struggle, nodded her head, and a sweet smile appeared on her fair, tender little face.

Lin Zhao: It really has to be the clever second cub; two sentences cured his own sister's indecision.

The next day.

Lin Zhao took the children, dressed neatly, and walked toward the brigade where Yuan Xiang was.

All four children were going, so she couldn't ride a bicycle and had to walk.

Fortunately, the Lin family from the Dongfeng Brigade came to pick them up, so there were plenty of people to take care of the children.

Seeing Yaobao looked up at her grandmother, her little face milky and cute, her big, bright eyes dark and clear. "Grandma~~"

She opened her arms without hesitation.

"Seeing Yaobao still remembers me?" Song Xiwei picked up her little granddaughter, feeling flattered in her heart. Usually, children this age would forget after not seeing someone for a few days.

"These few cubs have good memories." Lin Zhao said without false modesty.

Not seeing Chen Yu, she asked curiously, "Sister-in-law didn't come?"

Lin Shichang replied, "Your sister-in-law's belly is big, it's inconvenient to go out, so we just left her at home and will go over when Xiang Xiang gets married."

Just after finishing, he added, "The neighbors are helping to look after your sister-in-law."

Lin Zhao nodded.

Da Dan and the others were super happy to see the four cubs and pulled them along. With so many children, it was inevitable that it would be noisy on the road, and they chattered all the way.

Xi Bao looked at the new clothes on Xiang Yubao and the others, her eyes shining, and she praised, "Xiang Yubao, you look really good today."

Er Dan nodded. "It's really good-looking, and you're carrying little satchels too. The bags suit you very well, exactly like the little heroes in the movies."

Xuan Xuan gave a shy smile, didn't fall behind, and followed up, "Xiang Yubao and Gu Hangbao look good, and wearing this outfit is better than the children in the city. I've never seen children better-looking than you."

Zheng Zheng was dizzy from being rolled by these people. There wasn't much praise left for her, but catching sight of the new hats on the four cubs' heads, she hurriedly said, "Xiang Yubao, Gu Hangbao, the hats you're wearing are new, right? I haven't seen them before, they're really good-looking, you're as handsome and good-looking as my grandpa."

In Zheng Zheng's eyes, her grandpa was the most handsome person she had ever seen. This handsomeness didn't just refer to his face, but also his posture and temperament.

After such a combination of punches from the Lin family's little cubs, let alone the twins, even Lin Zhao was almost confused.

These little ones really knew how to talk.

Gu Hangbao raised the corners of his mouth, opened his satchel, took out candy for his older brothers and sisters, his voice incomparably light. "Brother Da Dan, Brother Er Dan..."

After calling out a string of titles, he complained in a serious manner: "Eat candy, if it wasn't to bring candy for you, my brother and I wouldn't have planned to carry bags, it's heavy as death."

Lin Zhao: "?"

Huh?

You guys are carrying bags, isn't it to take wedding candy for Li Bao and the others?

Da Dan took the candy, unwrapped it, stuffed it into his mouth, his face full of emotion. "Thanks, ah. When my dad gets his salary and buys us candy, we'll save some for you too."

"Right, right, right, save some for you." Er Dan echoed. "Grandpa made sweet fruit wine with the pomegranates in our courtyard, children can drink it, I've saved some, next time you come to the Dongfeng Brigade, I'll treat you to some."

When Xiang Yubao heard it was wine, he frowned. "My mom said children can't drink alcohol."

"Grandpa's doesn't have any alcohol content, children can drink it, we've all drunk it, if you don't believe me, ask your grandma." Er Dan said confidently.

Xiang Yubao really went to ask Lin Heling.

Lin Heling's brows were all soft. "You and Gu Hangbao can drink it, it's fine to drink a little, Qian Bao and Seeing Yaobao are too young and can't drink it."

Hearing this, Seeing Yaobao, a tiny person, had big dissatisfaction. "I want, I want."

Song Xiwei wanted to rub her little granddaughter's head, but seeing her little braids were neat and she was wearing a hat on her little head, she withdrew her hand and coaxed softly, "Okay, I'll give it to you, let you drink."

Seeing Yaobao showed a sweet smile.

Lin Shichang looked down at Qian Bao in his arms, the corners of his lips rising involuntarily. "Our Qian Bao is really well-behaved, not making a fuss at all, I hope the one in your sister-in-law's belly is also this quiet and well-behaved."

Lin Zhao touched her own Qian Bao's little hand, smiling proudly. "No way, well-behaved cubs are born that way, Qian Bao was well-behaved when he was just born, and his temperament hasn't changed much as he grew up."

"The child is still young, you can't tell anything yet, you'll only know what his temperament is like when he gets older, don't speak too soon." Song Xiwei couldn't help but pour cold water, her eyes complex when she spoke.

It wasn't that she was hitting people.

But there really were such cases.

For example, Zhao Zhao herself.

Lin Zhao didn't take it to heart, and even less could she associate it with herself. She shook Qian Bao's little hand, her tone soft. "Qian Bao won't, my Qian Bao is the most well-behaved, a child who loves to read won't make a fuss, right?"

Qian Bao's pitch-black eyes were bright, and he nodded solemnly. "Yes!"

With his hand held by his mother, the corners of the little child's mouth never fell.

Amidst the talking and laughing, the group arrived at the brigade where the Yuan family was.

The Lin family had several workers, which was rare in the surrounding villages, and they could be called the Yuan family's distinguished guests.

The Yuan family came to the door to welcome them, smiling very enthusiastically.

"Xiang Xiang's aunt and her aunt's husband are here, come into the courtyard quickly..." Old Man Yuan's face was full of smiles.

People around whispered.

"This is Xiang Xiang's biological aunt, I heard there are three workers in the family, and the daughter is a salesperson at the supply and marketing cooperative, she can get any imperfect item, Xiang Xiang was able to find a partner in the city, and it was she who introduced them."

One person in the crowd said, "Eh, isn't it three workers, why did only two come?"

"Something must have come up."

Just as they were talking, they heard Aunt Song also ask.

"Where is Shisheng?"

Song Xiwei replied, "He went to follow the truck, asked us to bring the congratulatory gifts, and also asked me to apologize to you, saying that when Xiang Xiang gets married, he will definitely ask for leave."

Aunt Song knew that Shisheng had just joined the transport team and was busy following the truck, so he had to earn performance if he wanted to become a regular worker early.

"It's okay, it's okay, work is important."

Now, those who secretly pricked up their ears all knew that Yuan Xiang's second cousin was on the transport team, and the one holding the steering wheel was no ordinary person; this was an iron rice bowl.

For a moment, they felt even more that the Huang family, who had broken off Yuan Xiang's engagement, had lost both their wife and their soldiers.

I heard that Huang Kang not only didn't become a regular worker, but even lost his temporary job, and his partner in the city also fell through, so he had to return to the village to earn work points.

He worked in vain and didn't leave anything behind, who could say it wasn't miserable?

Someone saw Huang Kang coming and bumped the arm of the person beside them. "Look over there, the Huang family boy is here."

"What is he here for, he wouldn't be here to make trouble, would he? Xiang Xiang and he broke off the engagement long ago, men marry and women marry, it has nothing to do with each other, he wouldn't be unable to think straight and want to ruin Xiang Xiang's good thing, would he?" The person speaking had a good relationship with Aunt Song, and seeing the Huang family, she hurriedly went to Aunt Song to report.

Aunt Song ground her teeth.

"Shameless! If he dares to make trouble, I'll scratch his pig face!"

The woman who passed the message held her back. "It's a great day today, don't be impulsive."

She glared at Aunt Song. "I've discovered that ever since Xiang Xiang found a good partner, your temper has gotten bigger and bigger."

Aunt Song didn't deny that her temper was big now. "My daughter suffered such a big grievance from his Huang family, and it wasn't easy to find a good partner, I can't smile at the Huang family anymore."

"I didn't ask you to smile at them, I mean, let's not argue with the Huang family on Xiang Xiang's big day."

Aunt Song: "Hmph."

Knowing what she said made sense, "I won't argue with them, if that family doesn't dance in front of me, I wouldn't even bother to pay attention to them."

"You help me keep an eye on the Huang family, I'm afraid I'll be held up by something, if you do it well, I'll share half of today's leftovers with you." Aunt Song said, enduring the pain.

The food on the feast had oil and water, and those who weren't close wouldn't get a share.

The woman was overjoyed. "Okay, it's a deal, I'll go keep an eye on them!"

After the words fell, she rushed out to keep a close eye on the Huang family.

Huang Kang did come.

He stood not far from the Yuan family, gloomily looking at the lively house of his former fiancée.

Seeing the decent Lin family, his eyes were full of gloom.

How come he didn't know before that the Yuan family had such relatives?

Not long after Lin Zhao and the others arrived, Uncle Song's family also came. They didn't come empty-handed, which again caused the whole village to marvel.

"Oh my, this is Xiang Xiang's biological uncle, I heard he's a big leader in the city, and his wife and eldest son are both workers..."

"Hiss, a family of four, with three workers? How good must their life be, they must eat meat every meal."

"Three workers, earning over a hundred yuan a month, even what leaks from their fingers is enough for the Yuan family to eat and drink."

In the corner, the Huang family's faces became even darker, but regret kept pouring out in their hearts, so much that their chests ached.

So many workers, if they had built a good relationship, wouldn't they have been able to get a job for their own family?

Thinking of this, it was inevitable to resent Huang Kang for being so extreme. If everything had been discussed, they and the Yuan family... wouldn't have become enemies.

No one cared how much the Huang family regretted it.

There were people all around the Yuan family, and after the Li family brought bags and bags over, the whole village was even more lively.

Li Song was very generous, preparing a lot of candy, and gave it out whenever he saw children, instantly maximizing his favorability.

Seeing the big bundle on the back seat of the son-in-law's bicycle about to be pulled off, Aunt Song hurriedly went to help her son-in-law out of the siege.

"Go, go, go, take the candy and leave, don't get so close, the bicycle can't even move." She had a smile on her face, and even though she was saying words to drive people away, neither adults nor children were angry.

"Xiang Xiang's mother is a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, the more she looks, the more pleasing she finds him." Someone teased.

Aunt Song didn't deny it. She was very satisfied with this son-in-law; he was decent-looking, had work to do, and most importantly, he was good to her daughter.

He was worthy of being trained by the country, he was just good.

After greeting her son-in-law, she didn't forget Li Fen and her sister.

Her attitude was enthusiastic and natural.

"... Come into the courtyard quickly, Zhao Zhao is in the west room." Aunt Song knew Li Fen knew Zhao Zhao and told her Lin Zhao's location.

Sure enough, Li Fen's smile became more real. She gave Li Song a look and pulled her sister to find Lin Zhao.

Huang Kang felt Li Song's smile was very dazzling. His brain suddenly heated up, he couldn't think of anything, and he rushed in front of him.

His face was terrible, and his words were full of anger. "... You snatched my fiancée!" ===== CHAPTER 194 =====