[{"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-447":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},2328142,4552,"Chapter 447: My Wife Is the Exception","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-447",447,"\u003Cp>The order came from her school, supposedly for a welcome-new-students event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaobao offered the senior student a discount, making the straightforward senior laugh happily and hug her, praising, “What kind of divine little freshman are you? You look like a fairy and are so kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve solved a huge problem for us, thank you so much, Gu Xuemei! I’m a third-year student at the Business School—if you have any questions, just come find me. From now on, you’re my little sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaobao’s face turned bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hands frantically. “It’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was making money too—she didn’t deserve such high praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the freshman’s flushed face, the senior smiled broadly. What a sweet little angel, so soft and adorable—clearly never suffered hardship, raised with endless doting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls like this are dangerous—they’re easy targets for people who don’t want to work. She’d better keep an eye on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaobao didn’t know what the senior was thinking. She swiftly printed out receipts and handed them to the seniors and senior students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please keep your receipts. On the day of the welcome event, someone will deliver them directly to your school.” She spoke seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The senior was stunned. “You deliver to campus too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. You ordered so much—we can’t expect you to carry each pot yourself. How long would that take? Our shop has a tricycle, bought specifically for flower deliveries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tricycle? Bought just for delivering flowers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a big investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyao didn’t think the tricycle was worth mentioning—after all, her family had a sedan, and her father even had a company car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll wait,” the senior said, studying Gu Zhiyao’s calm expression. She realized a tricycle meant nothing to her family—this freshman’s background must be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget—the welcome event is important. If you’re late, I’ll blame you.” She joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t forget. Our florist staff are very reliable,” Gu Zhiyao said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people managing the shop were chosen by her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A married couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the older brother and sister-in-law of Lin Zhao’s college classmate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This classmate had brought his siblings to college—not just a celebrity in his major, but a campus-wide name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to reliable gossip, this young man had only one relative—his sister. When she married, she brought him to live with her husband’s family, and he attended college thanks to his brother-in-law’s support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brother-in-law was slow-witted and utterly honest. His sister had a gentle, dough-like temperament, always speaking softly, never raising her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their hometown, the customs were poor. Worried for his sister and brother-in-law, the young man brought them to the capital to make a living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life was hard at first, but thanks to the school’s support and the couple’s diligence and integrity, they managed to hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the graduate has joined a design institute with a decent salary and can support the whole family, his sister and brother-in-law still refuse to rely on him—they continue taking odd jobs, determined not to take advantage of their younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao learned of this from her old classmate and learned that the older sister loved cleanliness and had a delicate mind, while her husband was strong and obedient to his wife. They were perfect for the flower shop, so Lin Zhao hired them to manage it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did an excellent job—especially the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always loved life. Back in the village, she’d pick flowers to arrange in vases at home, even when times were hard, doing everything she could to make herself comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if people laughed? As long as she was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the flower shop, she felt like a fish in water—utterly at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the slow-witted man sensed his wife’s joy and grinned foolishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman asked him why he was grinning like an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied, “When my wife is happy, I’m happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being slow-witted didn’t mean he was stupid—he understood everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was diligent and thoughtful. She kept the shop immaculately organized, the floors always spotless, cut flower stems never carelessly discarded—just walking past the shop made people feel refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accounts were crystal clear: even wilted flowers given away as freebies were meticulously recorded. She was painfully honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyao checked the books once a month. In the first month, after paying the staff, they still turned a profit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the money home, beaming, and showed off to Lin Zhao and Gu Chenghuai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, Mom, I made money! Guess how much—I’ll give you a gift if you guess right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaobao sat between her parents, grinning proudly and brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two hundred yuan?” Gu Chenghuai played along, boldly guessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyao’s smile faded slightly, her eyes giving her father a tiny look of reproach. “Too high. Not that much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Lin Zhao, eyes sparkling, waiting for her guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao paused thoughtfully. “It’s only been a month—revenue probably isn’t high. After staff costs and other expenses, maybe fifty or sixty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyao’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I guess right?” Lin Zhao pinched her daughter’s nose with her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! So accurate, Mom, you’re amazing,” Yaobao said sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao cupped her daughter’s face. “That’s plenty. You’re incredible. Who’s this girl? How did she get so talented? So wonderful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaobao’s cheeks flushed. “I’m not that talented—I haven’t even earned half of what Second Brother makes in allowance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why compare yourself to him? How much capital did Gu Zhihang invest? How much did you invest? You’re doing great. Most people your age haven’t earned half what you have.” Gu Chenghuai spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao pinched his arm. “Who are you hinting at?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely not you,” Gu Chenghuai said immediately. “My wife is the exception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man really knew how to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyao felt utterly content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, I’m giving you all the money I earned.” She handed Lin Zhao the month’s profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All of it? So generous?” Lin Zhao stared at the money pouch, unable to stop smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sum was less than her own pocket money, but it was her child’s heart—precious indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, all of it. I’m happy to give it—you’re my favorite mom. Giving money to Mom is easy,” Yaobao said seriously. “When I start working, I’ll give you all my salary to keep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She liked being managed by her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao smiled, not taking it seriously. Right now, Yaobao meant it wholeheartedly—she wouldn’t doubt it. But who knew what the future held? There were so many ways to spend money later—food, clothes, housing, transport—all cost money. Maybe she herself wouldn’t have enough, and would have to ask Yaobao for more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before returning to Gangcheng, Cen Yan had already begun preparing for the wedding. Now, months later, everything was ready, and his wedding to his fiancée arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yu and Cen Yan’s wedding was held at the Lin family ancestral home, a grand affair. Former business partners of the Lin family arrived one after another, even members of the Lin family from Gangcheng returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many from the Cen family came too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous local officials from Haicheng attended, and the local newspaper devoted an entire page to coverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire event was filmed and photographed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yu linked arms with Lin Fu and walked toward her deeply beloved fiancé.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step was firm and resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father, did you see? I’m getting married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father, I miss you. If only you could have walked me down the aisle… how wonderful that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she smiled, tears glistened in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched the family photo sewn into the lining of her wedding dress, took a deep breath, and wore a radiant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Fu, standing in for their father, handed his youngest sister over to Cen Yan. He looked him in the eye. “Take good care of my sister. If things don’t work out, I’ll come get her back to the Lin family. If I’m gone, my son—Yuyu’s nephew—will bring her home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Yu’s tears broke free. “Big brother, you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice choked into incoherence. These words—her father had said them once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father had spoken them lightly, as a joke. Now her brother delivered them solemnly to Cen Yan. Lin Yu felt as if she saw that person who had loved her so deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brides can't cry,\" Lin Fu affectionately patted the top of Lin Yu's head. \"Live well. If you're unhappy, come home. Lin family daughters don't endure suffering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said this deliberately for the groom to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was much older than Lin Yu—seeing her felt like watching a daughter. He finally understood the feeling of giving away a daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm,” Lin Yu couldn’t speak, only emitted a muffled sound from her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cen Yan hurried to say, “I’ll definitely take good care of Yuyu. I won’t let her be unhappy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuyu, believe me,” he gazed at her earnestly, his eyes sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already handsome, and today, in his tailored, crisp suit, he looked even more striking. His gaze burned into hers—Lin Yu couldn’t hold it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Believe, believe, believe,” she blurted out sweet words without cost. “From now on, you’re officially Mrs. Lin Yu’s husband. If not you, then who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cen Yan’s lips kept rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cen family watched his foolish expression and silently rubbed their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the teasing glances of business partners, he tried to save face. “We talked too long—finally got engaged. A little overjoyed, right? You understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahaha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who in Gangcheng’s upper circles didn’t know that Young Master Cen was bewitched by Lin Yu—a top-tier love-struck fool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now you explain? Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We understand, we understand. Everyone was young once. Totally understandable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone added, “Don’t lie with your eyes open. The groom and bride aren’t young—they just look young.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation drifted somehow to hair loss and gray hair. Zhang Yun’s eyes flickered. “Worried about thinning hair and gray strands? What’s there to worry about? Just change your shampoo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her jet-black hair, they paused in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wealthy lady asked, “What do you mean? Your hair is so black—surely it’s dyed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not,” Zhang Yun sat down naturally; at over eighty, she still looked vibrant. “Who doesn’t know that perming and dyeing damage hair? My hair turned black gradually using the shampoo produced by my grandson’s factory. Look—it’s pitch black and glossy, makes me look ten years younger, doesn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, truly black and glossy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin family knew how to seize opportunities for business—today’s gathering was perfect for expanding their operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yun genuinely believed the products from Shi Sheng’s factory were excellent, and she was happy to recommend them to her old friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop talking nonsense—where do I buy it?” The wealthy lady, unconcerned with money, said directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yun: “I’ll give you my phone number—you contact them yourselves. You know I don’t manage things anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, just give us the number.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me one too—I need it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yun repeated herself patiently, smiling warmly throughout, as kind as could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all orders—her grandson would be overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the factory’s phone lines were flooded; suddenly, a large order arrived from Hong Kong. Only then did Lin Shisheng learn of his grandmother’s actions—and was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you’re high up, some things become effortless—just a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he had no time to process the emotions rising in his chest—he was busy in meetings, assigning production tasks, organizing training…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orders meant money. Once this batch’s final payment came in, he could fully acquire the second factory he’d long wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shisheng’s business grew larger and larger, his growth astonishing—he no longer flinched at handling massive sums of capital, now possessing the composure of a true industrialist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang was the same—he’d been to Hong Kong, established contact, and after the transportation company ran smoothly, imported advanced production equipment from there and opened a beverage factory, also making money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wealth accumulated faster than his second uncle’s, but he spent it even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang was generous with money—he bought new appliances for the family, then invested in the research institute where Qian Bao worked, and even built him a laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t all—he leveraged connections to bring in advanced foreign equipment and machinery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was a major investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gu Zhiqian heard the news, he was stunned; his usually cold, composed features softened with faint emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found a chance to contact his second brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang: “Your dream is great—you want our country to no longer be strangled, even to strangle others in return. I support you. The lab is my gift—don’t feel burdened. Having a brother like you makes me proud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry about home—I’m here. You and your big brother just fly as high as you want. I’m just an ordinary man—I love doing business and making money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiqian immediately said, “My second brother isn’t ordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he seemed aloof, he wasn’t detached from the world—he understood the importance of funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without financial investment, our research projects can’t move an inch. Second brother, thank you,” he said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang smiled. “Thank me? I’m your blood brother—supporting your career is only right. How glorious! Besides, I have the ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m waiting for the day Lin San appears on newspapers and TV.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his real name on newspapers and TV was impossible—but a pseudonym was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name they agreed on was… Lin San.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will,” Gu Zhiqian said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, he returned to the lab, where dozens of envious eyes fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Is there something on my face?” Gu Zhiqian rubbed his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Yi said, “Nothing—just envy. You’re barely an adult and already have your own lab. Wow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all know already…” Gu Zhiqian’s tone was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nan Yi punched his shoulder. “How could we not know? The whole building’s talking about it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their base had hundreds of people—all knew. Everyone wanted to ask: what’s it like being the kid whose brother gave him a lab?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiqian: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang’s deed had reached Lin Zhao and the others—the parents were bursting with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent,” Gu Chenghuai praised. “A true son of the Gu family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao’s gaze gleamed with pride. “I never expected Zhihang to quietly accomplish something so big. I heard you’re already on the list of top leaders—how does that feel?”\u003C\u002Fp>",2390,"2026-06-20T18:59:18.822Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","93786d945de6713479242734594a101f206029dce78da759819563f4cbc1eef3","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-448","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-446",480,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-cover.jpg"]