Chapter 314: Reluctant to close eyes

This was the first time Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai had a disagreement about the education of their children.

"Who has the final say in our family?" Lin Zhao's beautiful eyes looked at her man with a smile, her voice gentle.

"... Wife." Gu Chenghuai answered without hesitation.

"Then...?" Lin Zhao hesitated to speak, a shallow smile on her beautiful face.

"Listen to you, control the general direction well, and let the children have a happy childhood." Gu Chenghuai expressed his stance readily.

"It seems we have reached a consensus." Lin Zhao's eyes softened a bit more.

"Yes." Gu Chenghuai laughed low, holding his brow, "I see many sisters-in-law in the family compound managing their children very strictly, requiring their own children to study hard, go to industrial, agricultural, and military schools in the future, and become cadres. Don't you want that?"

Lin Zhao smiled, "As long as the child is good, nothing else matters."

She couldn't say directly that the lives of her four cubs were extremely good, and when they grew up, there would be plenty of opportunities for them to take off.

They belonged to the batch of people who could eat the dividends of the era.

Not to mention soaring to great heights and holding high positions, being a wealthy person would be very easy.

Lin Zhao knew the future, so she didn't worry.

"Good, with your word, I know how to require them in the future." Gu Chenghuai said.

He was busy to death, didn't spend much time at home, and the children were mainly raised by his wife. He had no confidence to refute Lin Zhao's words, so he followed her.

Zhao Zhao also had a point.

Children's happiness is more important than anything else.

Lin Zhao said: "You handle it."

After speaking, she reminded, "Your second son is one who knows how to climb the pole, pay attention to the way and method."

Gu Chenghuai raised his right hand slightly, touched the position of his temple, and put it down in a flash, very solemnly.

"Comrade Lin, rest assured, I guarantee they will be upright and become the best successors."

Lin Zhao laughed.

When she and the children formally follow the army, the management problem of the three sons should also fall on the child's father.

Boys, without an adult male to guide them, I'm afraid it won't work.

That afternoon, the food in the cafeteria was slightly different from usual.

Although the difference wasn't big, people with sharp eyes could see it.

"Is this bacon?" The little soldier picked up a thin shred of meat with chopsticks, held it in front of his eyes, and said uncertainly.

"There really is meat, I said why the dishes today are more fragrant than usual, it turns out there is oil and water. What's wrong with the cafeteria? Improving meals without a holiday or festival?!" Another officer muttered.

People who knew the inside story said: "I know. This matter has something to do with the wife of Battalion Commander Gu of the First Battalion."

Everyone who was busy eating nodded.

"Know, and then?"

The person who knew the inside story continued: "The bacon we eat was sent by the fellow villagers of the brigade that planted medicinal herbs."

Someone asked: "For no reason, why did the fellow villagers send bacon?"

"Hey, you think they sent it to our military district? Thinking too beautifully! Don't look at how many people are in our military district, even if the fellow villagers moved all their meat here, it wouldn't be enough for one of our companies to eat." After retorting, the little soldier continued: "The fellow villagers sent it to Battalion Commander Gu's house. Sister-in-law said soldiers can't take a single needle or thread from the common people and refused it firmly." Speaking of this, his tone was both admiring and envious.

What he admired was Lin Zhao. A military wife from the countryside actually had such high awareness, how could he not admire her? What he envied was Battalion Commander Gu. A wife who knows the weight of things, who doesn't want one?

As the saying goes, marry a virtuous wife. Blind marriage and dumb marriage, good wives are not easy to marry.

The little soldier suppressed the messy thoughts and followed: "The fellow villagers were sincerely grateful to our military district and gave the specialties they carried to the comrades on duty, then ran away quickly. After the leadership discussed it, they decided to accept it, and when they collect medicinal herbs again, they will give the fellow villager some things her family lacks. This way, we benefit..."

The young soldier who was eating melon and was stunned said all the thoughts of everyone, "Really envy Battalion Commander Gu, don't know if sister-in-law has a younger sister, I lack a partner."

The well-informed person used three words to dispel everyone's thoughts, "No, sister-in-law has no younger sister, but has four older brothers, the youngest brother is that Doctor Meng with superb medical skills."

"Hiss, Battalion Commander Gu is a warrior." An educated officer said in shock.

The stunned youth asked: "Why do you say that?"

"Girls with brothers are hard to marry. Think about it, the father-in-law is already very hard to handle, plus a big brother-in-law, second brother-in-law, etc., marrying a wife is like Tang Seng going to get the scriptures, passing one level, and there is another level, every level is hard to pass..."

The words behind didn't need to be said, making the straight-intestined young man's face change greatly.

"Stop talking, it's so scary! Then I'll marry a girl who is the only daughter in her family in the future, will that work?" He changed his criteria for choosing a spouse on the spot.

The educated officer hummed, "What do you think? To be honest, not to mention that it's not common for a family to have only one daughter, just say you marry such a wife, the pointing and pointing behind you, can you stand it?"

His words made sense, and he knew quite a bit of news. The young people in the cafeteria liked to listen to him, and people at several tables around couldn't help but prick up their ears.

The stunned youth scratched his head and asked puzzledly: "What can't I stand?"

"Heh..." The other person let out a cold snort, "What can't you stand? If neighbors and friends all say you are a son-in-law living in the wife's house, how do you feel?"

Hearing this, the young man whose one intestine went to the end had a face as black as charcoal, and said huffily: "I, I definitely wouldn't be happy. My mother raised me with great effort, I have to be filial to my mother, provide for my mother's old age, not be a son-in-law living in the wife's house, even joking is not allowed!"

After speaking, he pulled his hair irritably, "This won't work, that won't work, why is it so hard to marry a wife!"

A great young man was scared to the point of being afraid of marriage!!

"What are you talking about?" A dignified voice full of energy sounded from behind.

The lively atmosphere instantly became stagnant.

A group of people stood up in unison and saluted.

"Hello, Chief."

The middle-aged man pressed his palm down twice, "No need to get up, eat your meal."

After the comrades sat down, he asked again with a peaceful attitude, "I saw it was quite lively just now, what were you talking about?"

The comrade who was talking freely had sweat dripping to the ground.

He suddenly realized that his remarks that were not conducive to the soldiers finding partners would probably lead to criticism if the leadership knew.

"Didn't say anything..." He had a flash of inspiration and pointed to the lunch box he was half-eating, "Saying today's meal is really fragrant!"

The leadership inspecting the cafeteria looked at him and took back his gaze, saying: "Do you know where the bacon and eggs you ate came from?"

Everyone said in unison: "Know, sent by fellow villagers."

"Yes, sent by fellow villagers." The leadership was somewhat emotional, "I only found out today that the military district can reach cooperation with surrounding brigades to achieve a win-win situation."

"This is very good."

"If you encounter similar cooperation opportunities when you go out, you can propose them. It doesn't matter if you are not sure if it is feasible or not, just try it and you will know."

The soldiers responded as if they had received a mission order.

"Yes."

The news in the cafeteria spread to the family compound.

Wang Saozi also heard it. Thinking of her sarcastic words to Lin Zhao, her face burned.

She didn't think it was her fault, but resented Lin Zhao in her heart, feeling that she deliberately didn't tell the truth, causing her to lose face.

"So many schemes, even the holes in a hornet's nest can't compare to her schemes!"

The child playing in the courtyard looked over, "Mom, who are you talking about?"

Wang Saozi said: "None of your business, go play."

"If you don't say it, don't say it, why are you venting your anger on me." The child was full of dissatisfaction on his face.

"... I am your mother, the biological mother who was pregnant for ten months, tossed for three days and three nights, and finally gave birth to you. I provide you with food and drink, and this is how you repay me, why are you so ignorant!" The woman began to nag, saying the words she always liked to hang on her lips.

The child found her long-winded, didn't like to listen, covered his ears, and ran out of the house.

The news in the military district spread fast.

Others in the family compound also learned that today the cafeteria had meat and eggs, and the improvement of meals was all thanks to Lin Zhao. Those who knew her and those who didn't couldn't help but feel a trace of gratitude toward her in their hearts.

——The improved meals were eaten into their own men's stomachs, all oil and water, which could nourish their bodies. How could the women not be happy?!

Zhang Ping brought several familiar sisters-in-law to the door, took the initiative to introduce them to Lin Zhao, and helped her integrate into the family compound.

Several women sat in the Gu family courtyard chatting, talking about what happened in the cafeteria.

Feelings deepened in the process of talking about gossip.

Lin Zhao didn't like to talk much, but liked to listen. For the sisters-in-law who were eager to express themselves, she was too pleasing!

In less than half a day, several people initially determined the emotional foundation.

Everyone who came today was on good terms with Zhang Ping.

While talking, it was inevitable to ask about her family affairs.

"Chu Ding's dad still hasn't come home?"

The smile on Zhang Ping's face faded a bit, and gloom flashed in her eyes, "No. Why talk about him, so annoying."

"This avoidance isn't a way, Bai Taohua has been driven out of the military district, but... the place where she works isn't far from the military district. If you don't hurry to win back your own man's heart, isn't it giving Bai Taohua an opportunity?" Sister-in-law Hua worried, "Ping, if you don't want to divorce, you have to pay attention."

Zhang Ping felt bitter in her heart, "What else do I have to pay attention to? I've seen it clearly, when a person's heart is biased, no matter how you pull it, it won't come back."

"What do you mean? Chu Ding's dad is cheating?!" Sister-in-law Hua's face showed anger, a fierce look as if she wanted to tear someone apart.

"... This is not the case." Zhang Ping looked at her expression, that bitter feeling was replaced by helplessness, and the dull mood improved slightly.

"Then what's going on?" Sister-in-law Hua asked.

"Nothing, I don't want to talk about this, my heart is a mess." Zhang Ping said.

She hadn't figured it out herself.

Marriage is very complicated.

"Then don't talk about it." Sister-in-law Hua said understandingly, "But if you have anything, you must find us. Two heads are better than one, many people have great power, it's always better than you pondering blindly alone."

Zhang Ping's eyes felt astringent, "Good."

Not all things about following the army are annoying. Meeting these sisters who get along well is a big gain.

Lin Zhao never asked about other people's private affairs, didn't interrupt, and greeted the sisters-in-law in the family compound to drink tea.

"Lin Meizi is going back to her hometown soon? Which day are you leaving?!" Zhang Ping asked.

Lin Zhao was slightly startled, then said with a smile: "It's time to go back, the ticket is in three days."

"So fast!" Zhang Ping blurted out, "Really reluctant to part with you. Lin Meizi, when do you plan to bring the children to follow the army?"

Lin Zhao didn't hide or prevaricate, saying seriously: "I estimate next year, the specific month is not certain, it depends on the arrangement."

"Will your family's Xiang Yubao and Gu Hangbao transfer schools then?" Zhang Ping asked expectantly.

Without waiting for Lin Zhao to answer, she said very frankly, "Xiang Yubao and Gu Hangbao are both sensible. My child plays with them and doesn't even need me to urge him to do homework. I'm thinking, when they come to the military district to go to school, they can lead my child to progress."

Lin Zhao: So that's it.

"Definitely have to transfer."

Can't guarantee leading people to progress or something.

Zhang Ping didn't care, and didn't mean to ask the Gu family twins to help her bring the child. She just thought that Xiang Yubao and Gu Hangbao were self-disciplined, had plans for everything, knew when to study and when to play, and hoped her own child could learn from them.

"That's too great." Zhang Ping said, "My child doesn't know Xiang Yubao and Gu Hangbao are going back to their hometown. If he knew, he would definitely make a scene."

Lin Zhao smiled understandingly, "Children are all like this."

After talking for a while, Zhang Ping and the others left the Gu family.

In the next two days, Lin Zhao took time to throw the metal detection instrument she had tested before into the river not far from the herb field.

She left calmly and quietly.

Didn't attract attention.

Who didn't know that Doctor Meng's sister often came to the herb field to help tend the medicinal herbs? The Tie Gu Ji she planted was so good that the dean of the military hospital wanted to hire her... specifically for planting Tie Gu Ji, with a position and salary.

It's a pity Comrade Lin's ambition doesn't lie there.

Throwing down the metal detection instrument, the stone at the bottom of Lin Zhao's heart was moved away, and her whole body was relaxed.

In this way, she could easily return to her hometown.

"Wife." Gu Chenghuai's deep voice sounded.

Lin Zhao turned around, "Are you done?"

"Done, accompany you next, want to go anywhere?" The man asked.

"Don't want to go anywhere, let's go home, let's stay quietly for a while." Lin Zhao said softly.

Gu Chenghuai's eyes suddenly softened, and he took her hand, "Good, let's go home."

The couple walked side by side toward home at a leisurely pace.

Halfway there, they ran into the twins.

"Xiang Yubao, Gu Hangbao, is it time to go home." Lin Zhao called out lightly.

The little brothers replied, said goodbye to their little friends, ran over, and held their Dad and Mom's hands on the left and right.

Gu Hangbao said loudly: "Going home."

Xiang Yubao thought that at this time tomorrow, they would have left the military district and be on the train. His eyes were astringent, and his nose was sour.

He looked at his Dad one eye after another, his eyes reluctant.

Noticing the eldest cub's gaze, Gu Chenghuai held his son's hand slightly tighter.

Xiang Yubao looked up, loaded into his Dad's comforting black eyes, couldn't help but lean toward Gu Chenghuai, and walked sticking to him, as clingy as he could be.

Gu Chenghuai felt a sourness spread in his heart, like biting into an unripe persimmon.

Soon.

That night, the couple told stories to their sons together, coaxed the brothers to sleep, and then returned to their bedroom.

Gu Chenghuai hugged Lin Zhao's soft body tightly, buried his face in her shoulder, and his mood couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Can't sleep?" Lin Zhao wanted to shake off his arm because it was hot, but thinking this person would definitely make unreasonable trouble, she had to endure it and asked such a sentence in a low voice.

"Can't sleep." Gu Chenghuai replied muffledly, "Thinking that I'll be alone tomorrow night, I'm reluctant to close my eyes." ===== CHAPTER 315 =====

"I can't sleep," Gu Chenghuai replied in a muffled voice. "The moment I think about being all alone tomorrow night, I can't bear to close my eyes."