[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte":3,"chapter-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-422":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn as a 1960s Mother: I’ll Shield My Forgotten Children!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2328117,4552,"Chapter 422: It","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-422",422,"\u003Cp>“Snap!” Lin Zhao saw it too, excitedly clapping twice on Hang Bao’s arm, her face flushed pink with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snap, I’ll snap for all of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ordered her son, “Go home and get the camera.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hang Bao had exceptional initiative—he sprinted over for the keys, grabbed them, and dashed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xingye feared something might go wrong and hurried after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao and the children hadn’t gone far; they stood where they were, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaqing University’s admission score was high; Gu Lan never considered applying there—she received her acceptance letter from Capital Normal University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Play it safe, become a teacher after graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Lan’s gentle, meticulous nature made teaching a perfect fit for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, gazing at the ancient, imposing gate, her soul was struck, unexpectedly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are all top universities like this? Just standing here makes me feel… my heart surging.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao patted Lan’s shoulder, “Your school isn’t bad either—I’ll take you to see it tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still a few days until registration; there was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Lan smiled shyly, didn’t refuse—she felt at ease with Third Aunt there, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll need to call home first, so your parents don’t worry,” Lin Zhao said, outlining the plan after touring the campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Gu Lan had planned to mention it herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yubao and the others, seeing the university gate, were wildly excited, running back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boys’ feet seemed to ride the wind, their sleeves fluttering, their smiles brighter than winter’s sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Yubao waved at Lin Zhao, and in moments he stood before his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go take photos—then we’ll go inside,” Lin Zhao said, taking the camera and speaking eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many of them standing there, they exuded strong presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao took a group photo of the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she took separate photos for the Gu family and the Lin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Third Aunt had no chance to appear in the frame, Gu Zhiyu stepped forward, “Third Aunt, let me take your picture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao had been thinking the same, “Thank you, Li Bao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the camera to Li Bao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found a good spot, stood confidently, and smiled with crinkled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu raised the camera, searching for the right angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Third Uncle staring at her, he suddenly realized, “Third Uncle, do you want to join too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unphotogenic General straightened his cuff, “Since we’re here, might as well take a few.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he strode to Lin Zhao’s side, slipped an arm around her shoulder, faced the lens, and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lifetime photo was taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yubao, come over—you too—let’s take a family photo,” Lin Zhao called to her four children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yubao stood beside Lin Zhao, Hang Bao beside his father, the twins stood in front of their parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taotao watched enviously, glancing at Xuanxuan and Zhengzheng, “Should we take a family photo too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure,” Lin Zheng nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked Lin Zhao politely, “Auntie, we’d like a group photo too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course,” Lin Zhao took back the camera and took a family photo for her second brother’s household, then a group photo of Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Gu brothers also had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that bustle, the film roll was nearly used up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao and the others nodded to the people who had made way for them, then entered the campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The university had excellent landscaping—tall trees, flat paths, occasional students passing by with books in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering this environment stirred an indescribable feeling—a powerful surge within the chest, long-lasting and unceasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiqian’s dark eyes gleamed, shining with pure, clean light, as if ten thousand stars dwelled within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao watched her youngest son like this, her heart stirred gently; she softly rubbed his soft hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you like it here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy stared at the bright flag in the distance, heard his mother’s question, looked away, and nodded seriously, “I do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then aim to get into this school too,” Lin Zhao joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bao’s path was unlike anyone else’s—it would be lonely, and hard…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are there students around now?” Gu Xingye muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai replied, “Those are students who returned early—they’re your seniors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang asked, “Are they the ones recommended here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm,” Gu Chenghuai hummed from his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lin Zhao said, “New students enter through the college entrance exam; returning students are recommended for further study… You can imagine there’ll be plenty of disputes later—we won’t interfere, understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai said gravely, “No matter how they enter, as long as they study science and culture earnestly and later contribute to the nation, they’re qualified successors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao looked at him, her eyes full of amusement—this was unmistakably General Gu’s personal style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children stood straight, nodding solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their loud reply drew glances from passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After touring the campus, Gu Yucheng dragged his two brothers off to call home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why drag me out? I’ve got things to do…” Gu Chenghuai wasn’t keen on leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What things?” Gu Yucheng sneered, “A grown man clinging to his wife—what’s that look like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he pulled Gu Chenghuai out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingzhou held back laughter and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai tugged his arm free, speaking coolly, “Second brother jealous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yucheng looked incredulous, “Jealous? As if I didn’t have a wife!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three brothers arrived at the post office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sihe Academy Lin Heling gave Lin Zhao was truly well-located—everything was convenient, just ten minutes’ walk to the post office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yucheng dialed the brigade’s number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brigade chief’s loud voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fengshou Brigade Office, who’s calling?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief, it’s Yucheng!” Gu Yucheng called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yucheng? Looking for your father? Hold on, I’ll call him back,” the chief said, then slammed the phone down and turned on the loudspeaker to call out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu had just rested; hearing the announcement, he hurried out of bed, slipped on his shoes, and stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait for me, I’m coming too,” Gu Mu’s voice came from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple reached the brigade office and dialed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second son?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yucheng said, “It’s me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu: “Why call now? Nothing happened, right?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing’s wrong—we’ve arrived in the capital, just calling to let you know.” Gu Yucheng hurried to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrived? Did you go see the school?” Gu Fu bellowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brigade chief sipping tea in the corner rolled his eyes—why shout so loud? As if no one here had a grandson in university!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We did, we just finished—Dad, you’re right, Beijing’s universities are truly grand, so lavish,” Gu Yucheng sighed, “Xingye and the others are lucky to be born in this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Mu couldn’t suppress her smile, “Exactly—Xingye and the others have good fortune and good fate; now they’re in university, their future’s secure—we can rest easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third daughter-in-law was good too; they both knew that if not for her arranging for the southern educated youths to tutor their sons, the boys might have passed the exam but never gotten into such a top school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Gu Yucheng agreed with his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anything else? If not, we’ll hang up—phone bills are expensive,” Gu Mu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, hand the receiver to Dad—I’ve got another thing to say,” Gu Yucheng looked troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu was right beside her; he blinked slightly, took the receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yucheng didn’t delay, said directly, “Dad, we didn’t return the Western-style house that Uncle Qiao gave us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened?” Gu Fu frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Qiao’s busy—we can’t even find him, so…” Gu Yucheng hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu didn’t lose his temper; after a moment of silence, he said, “What do you think we should do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Mr. Qiao—always a man of his word; once he’d decided to give it, he wouldn’t take it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he accepted it, he’d feel utterly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yucheng said: “Third son means if you won’t take it back, we’ll buy it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Houses in Haicheng are so expensive—how could we afford them? We’ve got kids still in school; if we spend all our money on a house and something happens, what then? No way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai picked up the thread: “Buying it’s a smart deal. When you and my mother come to Haicheng to retire, the transportation’s convenient, we can visit you easily, and the hospitals here are professional—any little headache or fever, you can get treated quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This didn’t convince Gu Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re fine back home. Why go to Haicheng? We don’t know anyone there. We’re not going…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai cut him off: “Afraid, Father? When you were young, you clung to trains to come to Haicheng seeking a livelihood—now you’ve lost even the courage to come back and take a look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could withstand provocation, especially Gu Fu, who had spent his life proud of that chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Afraid? Who’s afraid? I’m not afraid! I can read and write, and I’ve got old friends—what’s there to fear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai smiled. “I understand. The villa matter—I and Second Brother Qingzhou will handle it. Father, just wait and enjoy the blessings of your children and grandchildren.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words strangely comforted Gu Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed and scolded: “Fine, we won’t meddle anymore. We’ll just wait for your blessings. Gotta go—phone charges are crazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his voice faded, the call clicked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Old Ye’s glance, he couldn’t resist sharing with him. Captain Ye, sour-faced and expressionless, shooed him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, go, go! We’re locking up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu didn’t mind his old friend’s annoyance and left with Gu Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did Lao Er and the others mean? Buy a house in Haicheng?!” Gu Mu’s voice rose as soon as they left the brigade office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Houses in Haicheng? How could we afford them? Are we going to starve?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu said: “Your son’s over thirty now—each of them has his own mind. What use is my opinion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Mu fell silent, then punched him a few times. “You go ahead and waste it—all the money we saved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Women don’t understand,” Gu Fu retorted. “When has Third son ever done anything unreliable? All our family’s cleverness is concentrated in him—how could he be wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his wife stunned, he exhaled deeply, suppressed a smile, and said: “Let’s go home and sleep. I’m exhausted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Gu Fu never mentioned the matter again—only occasionally called Old Qiao, briefly touching on the villa. Adults didn’t need to spell things out; two men totaling a hundred years old instantly understood each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Qiao was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just one house—why go to such lengths for Gu Feng? His life was worth more than any house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Fu’s stubbornness, Old Qiao had no choice—he waved his hand and donated a substantial sum to the commune where Fengshou Brigade was located: money for road repairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It fulfilled Gu Feng’s wish: no matter how heavy the rain or snow, he’d never dirty his feet traveling to any brigade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When county officials learned the donation from Haicheng was tied to Gu Fu and Fengshou Brigade, they held a meeting and decided to publicly commend Fengshou Brigade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Ye perked up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha, Old Gu, thanks to you, our village is shining again!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fu: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day Lin Zhao started school, Lin Heling and Song Xi came to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guessing Sihe Academy couldn’t hold them, they stayed at a nearby guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her parents, Lin Zhao happily rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Mom!” she called out cheerfully, then asked with concern: “Did you get everything sorted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Heling said: “Mostly done. The rest can wait until your grandfather returns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d left home young; few in Haicheng knew him, and to many, the Lin family had fallen—this once high-ranking Lin family young master meant nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did someone give you trouble?” Lin Zhao frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one. Who could give me trouble? Ignore them—they’re just clowns.” Lin Heling patted his daughter’s back and walked inside. There’d come a day when those people would beg him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anything I can help with?” Lin Zhao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Heling smiled warmly. “Don’t get involved. Just focus on your studies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, I’m over thirty—I can help.” Lin Zhao pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know you’re capable. If we need you, we’ll say so.” Lin Heling’s gaze was tender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiwei interjected: “Zhaozhao, your most important task is to study hard. Adult matters are ours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This childlike reassurance made Lin Zhao laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m an adult too.” She said it, though inside she still felt like a girl—even at over thirty, she still thought of herself as the little girl who ran to her parents when guests came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not needed,” Song Xiwei emphasized again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao asked: “What about your son-in-law? He’s a top official now—he still has weight when he speaks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…No, not needed,” Song Xiwei shot her a look, serious. “Chenghuai came from the countryside—he’s come this far through hardship. You must take care of yourself and Yubao and the others. Don’t drag him down. Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao immediately turned to Lin Heling. “Dad, look at Mom! She underestimates me—and she’s scolding her own daughter for her son-in-law!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was spoiled, had a little temper; after being scolded, her lips pouted, clearly Bufu .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Heling looked at his wife. “Zhaozhao knows her limits. She’s grown—give her some face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiwei sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coddle her, fine—eventually she’ll ride right over your head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pinched Lin Zhao’s cheek. “Alright, I’m wrong. I shouldn’t have said that. Happy now? Stop pouting—you could hang an IV from that mouth. Tomorrow I’ll buy you a roast duck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao was instantly placated. She hugged Song Xiwei and shook her. “I want two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greedy cat,” Song Xiwei lightly tapped her nose. “When are we going to register tomorrow? Your dad and I will take you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to sleep in. Two in the afternoon.” Lin Zhao beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiwei: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could anyone be this lazy? In the village, they’d be branded as spineless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao ignored her mother’s disapproving look. “Mom, where are you and Dad staying? I’ll come find you tomorrow noon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her parents hadn’t brought luggage, she knew they’d rented a room outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not far away, at a guesthouse. You don’t need to come find us—your dad and I have nothing to do, we’ll come over tomorrow morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao: “…Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2395,"2026-06-20T18:59:18.822Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a650f0ff8eeb9052264fac9b0a31693d109c1f93bce39501253894719b061ba8","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-423","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-421",480,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-cover.jpg"]