Chapter 177: “switch The Kids”
“Mommy……” Heng Bao nestled beside Lin Zhao, his little head resting on her lap, his dark bright eyes filled with tension, “You……are you mad at me and brother?”
Lin Zhao paused her movements, stopping wiping her hair, and naturally pulled her two sons closer, “What am I mad at you two about?”
She touched the little brothers’ eyelids that hadn’t fully subsided from swelling, her voice soft, “You were scared today, right? Your eyes are all swollen.”
Lin Zhao gently hugged the twins, “Qian Bao was stolen by bad guys, it’s the bad guys doing evil, it has nothing to do with you two brothers. We can’t take the bad guys’ wrongs onto ourselves, got it?”
“In Mommy’s heart, Yu Bao and Heng Bao are both the best brothers.”
The little body of Yu Bao in her bosom stiffened slightly, like unloading a thousand pounds burden, the whole person relaxing and softening, burying his face into mommy’s neck, letting out a small, choked sniffle.
“Mommy, I’m not a good brother.”
“Hm?” Lin Zhao waited patiently, her palm stroking along his back.
The little friend didn’t rush to explain, silent for nearly twenty seconds, then continued in an almost inaudible voice, voicing his inner fear, “……I’m actually, actually……afraid Mommy dislikes me.”
He felt he wasn’t a good brother, when he missed his little brother, he was more afraid Mommy disliked him, he wasn’t a good brother wuwu……
Lin Zhao knew the eldest cub had a sensitive temperament, she’d been trying to adjust his temperament, the Qian Bao kidnapping incident exploded, the brave little turtle that poked its head out shrank back into its shell.
Her cheek gently rubbed against her son’s soft hair, her voice light and slow, guiding patiently, “Yu Bao was worried about little brother?”
“Mm.” The little friend lifted his head, nodding heavily, “I’m afraid Qian Bao won’t come back.”
At that time he had begged the immortal grandpa to swap him back for little brother.
Lin Zhao touched his face, her gaze encouraging, “See, you worried about little brother, that means Yu Bao is a good brother who cares about little brother.
As for what you said……you’re actually afraid Mommy dislikes you, that’s because you’re blaming yourself for little brother being stolen, little brother’s matter has nothing to do with you, how could I dislike you?”
She cupped Yu Bao’s little face, looking at his red eyes, saying word by word: “Mommy will never dislike you, never ever. Yu Bao is Mommy’s most obedient and favorite eldest son.”
“I’ve said it, Qian Bao and Yao Bao are mommy and daddy’s responsibility, not yours and Heng Bao’s, never blame yourselves for little brother and sister, your task is to grow up healthy and happy.”
Tears welled up in Yu Bao’s eyes, he accidentally blew a booger bubble, which popped with a pop.
He was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing with a puff, his eyes black and bright, looking at mommy with adoration and attachment.
“Mommy, I like you the most most most too.” As he said this, his ear roots accidentally turned red.
Lin Zhao used a towel to wipe Yu Bao’s face.
Heng Bao shook Lin Zhao’s arm, acting spoiled, “What about me? What about me?” Asking twice in a row.
“You are Mommy’s most obedient and favorite second son.” Lin Zhao fed her son sweet words, serving a bowl of water flat and steady.
Heng Bao was coaxed into pouting happily.
He leaned over, aligning his little face with Lin Zhao’s, mainly wanting a kiss, “Can you give the most obedient and favorite second son a kiss?”
Lin Zhao kissed him heavily, and after kissing Heng Bao, kissed Yu Bao too.
“Alright? You two little friends. We should go to the old house.”
Qian Bao had just suffered a big ordeal, even with someone accompanying him, she wasn’t at ease, wanting to go over early.
“Mommy hurry and dry your hair, dry it before going.” Yu Bao said carefully.
“Okay.”
After drying her hair, Lin Zhao led the twins to the old house.
The two little ones who were listless before were now so happy their mouths couldn’t close.
Old house yard.
Qian Bao was sitting face to face with Da Huang, the child’s little hand holding Da Huang’s front paw, saying something.
Seeing mommy, the little child scrambled up, running over patter patter patter.
“Mommy.”
Lin Zhao picked up her little son, touching his little belly, it was drum drum, he had eaten his fill.
“Full?”
Qian Bao patted his little belly, “Full, grandma fed cub steamed egg custard.”
His speech was very slow, voice milky and cute.
“Are the mosquito bite bumps still itchy?” Lin Zhao saw the bumps on Qian Bao’s body were all coated with ointment.
Qian Bao shook his head, obediently staying in Lin Zhao’s bosom.
“Don’t scratch with hands, or it’ll scar.” As she said this, remembering the scar removal ointment she drew before, Lin Zhao planned to find an opportunity to give it to Gu Lan, the health worker said her head injury was serious, afraid it would scar.
Lin Zhao had just sat down with the children when Gu Mu and two daughters-in-law bustled into the yard, bringing waves of heat.
Seeing Lin Zhao there, the little old woman quickened her steps three into two, placing the compensation money gotten from the Li Family on the table.
“Third son’s wife, this is the compensation from the Li Family, you take it……”
Gu Mu looked at Lin Zhao’s expression, couldn’t tell anything, then continued: “Zhang Man Yue got retribution, died without a whole corpse, not even a coffin to bury her, can’t settle accounts with her, can only go to the Li Family, but we all know, what Zhang Man Yue did has nothing to do with the Li Family, they don’t have the courage, all villagers, not good to be too unforgiving, I thought about it, beating people isn’t as good as getting some compensation, buy some good stuff to nourish Qian Bao and Alan’s bodies, what do you think?”
Huang Xiulan glanced at the money on the table, hearing mother-in-law’s meaning was to give it all to the third branch, pursed her lips, feeling a bit uncomfortable inside, but didn’t speak.
Her family’s Alan also suffered a big ordeal, the compensation should have a share for Alan.
Mom is biased.
Lin Zhao knew what Gu Mu said made reason, said: “All listen to mom.”
The compensations due were all compensated, if make further trouble it might give the impression of being unforgiving, turning the Li Family into the aggrieved party, no need.
“Give half the compensation to Alan, the other half I’ll buy some candy with, give to the people who helped search in the mountains for Qian Bao.”
Huang Xiulan’s inner dissatisfaction burst away, ashamedly lowering her head.
In her heart she cursed herself, third brother’s wife didn’t forget her family’s Alan, she has such a small heart!
Thinking again of the sundress and hair flowers the third branch gave Alan, she hung her head, feeling ashamed to face people.
Gu Mu said: “Alright. You’re the aggrieved party, how to arrange the compensation is up to you, I won’t interfere.”
Lin Zhao left twenty bucks, gave the rest with change to Huang Xiulan.
“Eldest sister-in-law, you take these, properly nourish Alan, her injury is heavy, don’t skimp on her body.”
Huang Xiulan felt it was too much, she wanted fairness, didn’t think to take advantage, so said: “No need for so much, Qian Bao suffered big ordeal, the bulk should go to him. Give Alan five bucks, the rest……third brother’s wife take to buy candy, so many people helped, twenty bucks candy definitely not enough.”
After speaking, she took five bucks, turned and went back to the room where the first branch was.
Missing ten some bucks, if you ask Huang Xiulan if it hurt, definitely it hurt, ten some bucks, they busied for months……not necessarily save that much.
But anyway, no matter what money, it has to be taken upright to one’s conscience, otherwise can’t sleep well at night.
Gu Mu full face gratified, increasingly feeling her eyesight was good, the wives she got for her sons are all top notch good.
She smiled and said: “Third son’s wife, listen to your eldest sister-in-law. Alan is also our family’s great contributor, family won’t mistreat her, next half month guarantee she has chicken soup to drink every day.”
Da Huang walked over, “Woof woof woof……”
This was saying it was also a contributor.
Qian Bao sitting in mommy’s bosom leaned out to touch Da Huang, Da Huang cooperatively came closer.
The little friend’s milky voice sounded, “Give Da Huang meat!”
Gu Mu felt her family’s Qian Bao was really smart, speaking also nimble, never seen such a smart one.
The old man always muttered, if not for college entrance exam canceled, Old Gu Family might produce a university student later, such a pity……
“Don’t worry! Won’t skimp on Da Huang’s!” Gu Mu looked dotingly at her little grandson.
Then looked at Lin Zhao, “Third son’s wife, the roe deer and rabbit you brought back, how do you plan to handle them?”
Lin Zhao hadn’t spoken yet, Qian Bao first raised his little hand, crisply said: “Rabbit, Qian Bao’s.”
He lifted his little face, eyes like black pearls looking at mommy, movements a bit urgent, little milk pouch on his face trembling.
“Yes, the rabbit is Qian Bao’s.” Lin Zhao held her son’s soft little arm, agreeing.
She asked: “Qian Bao wants to raise the rabbit?”
Hearing this question, Yu Bao and Heng Bao both perked up their ears, expectantly looking at little brother, how would Qian Bao reply?
Raising rabbits is great, big rabbit gives birth to little rabbits, one litter after another, then they would have countless spicy rabbit meat to eat.
Qian Bao didn’t know, in his brothers’ minds, his beloved rabbit had already died several times.
He puffed his cheeks nodding, “Yes, Bao raise rabbit!”
Every household in the village has quantity requirements for raising chickens, raising rabbits……Lin Zhao wasn’t clear.
She looked at Gu Mu asking: “Mom, can we raise rabbits?”
Gu Mu without thinking said: “Want to raise then raise. Your home doesn’t have chickens anyway, raising a rabbit what’s wrong, no one says can’t raise.”
Policy didn’t say anyway.
Lin Zhao rubbed Qian Bao’s little face, “Hear that, can raise, go back have dad weave you a little cage, want to raise then raise.”
Yu Bao slurped, patted his little chest, “I can beat rabbit grass, find the tenderest.”
Beat rabbit grass.
“Pff……” Lin Zhao laughed out, little friend speaking is so fun.
“Good, you help little brother beat rabbit grass.”
Gu Fu was also cutened by his grandson, immediately said: “Weaving a cage what’s difficult, no need to find Cheng Huai, I’ll do it, can do now!”
After the old master said, he sat there weaving.
Yu Bao and Heng Bao full of curiosity, picked up little bamboo stools, crowded over to watch.
Gu Fu’s hands were very skillful, could weave bamboo curtains, straw mats, stools……even complex shaped little animals, was the children’s most perfect grandpa.
Weaving a cage was no problem for him.
Seeing grandpa skillfully weaving the cage, Heng Bao wow, “Grandpa so awesome.”
This wasn’t anything awesome, countryside old men all can. Gu Fu was coaxed by his grandson’s soft praise into pouting happily.
Cheers came from outside.
Gu Mu stood up, “This sound……must be Cheng Huai them back, oh my, so noisy, definitely hunted quite a lot of meat, I’ll go see.”
No crying howls, meaning the people who went up the mountain all returned safe and sound, she wasn’t too worried.
Other Gu Family members excited, following Gu Mu out.
Qian Bao used his little short finger to poke Lin Zhao’s shoulder, eyes puzzled, as if asking why mommy not going out?
“Wild boar ugly and fierce, not going to join the fun, wait to see little rabbit.” Lin Zhao coaxed lightly.
The twins originally wanted to rush out, hearing her say this, slammed on brakes stopping, also not going to join the fun.
Yu Yu had a salted fish temperament, didn’t like moving, most times sat in the corner playing cloth doll with Yao Bao, seeing the yard commotion, butt not even moving, also very worry-free little cub.
With her there, Yao Bao always had someone to play with, the little sisters happy, neither fussing, unless hungry or need to poop.
“Grandpa, is wild boar meat tasty?” Heng Bao licked his lips, sitting on little stool asking his grandpa.
Gu Fu nodded, “Tasty, meat where not tasty.”
Didn’t buy is tasty, that’s for sure.
For someone like Gu Fu who suffered hard times, having meat to eat is good, who to picky!
Heng Bao greedy for food, immediately a bit expectant, “Grandpa, can eat pork tonight?”
Hunted prey from the mountain, like wild boar this relatively big, would be divided equally, otherwise digging socialism’s corner, so generally, tonight every household can eat wild boar meat.
“Can.” Gu Fu affirmed.
Heng Bao wiped his mouth corner, even more expectant.
Gu Chenghuai and others brought back four wild boars, three big one small. The pig butcher killed the pigs, every household divided meat, village adults and children all thrilled beyond measure.
Even the helping Song Qian and Wen Huaiyuan got pork, because of this, villagers’ view of the male educated youths improved somewhat, slowly looking at them properly.
Wen Huaiyuan flattered and surprised, “Song bro, we this……integrated?”
Song Qian silent a bit, faintly said: “You’re used to getting white eyes. People give a smile, you grin satisfied.
“Promising.”
The extraordinary youth carrying a square piece of pork, unhurriedly back to the educated youth point.
Wen Huaiyuan glared, chased up, “Song bro, what do you mean? Saying I’m not promising? Don’t rush, explain clearly……”
The two high-spirited young men quarreling noisily home.
That day’s wind was very gentle.
Educated youth point.
Seeing the meat in Song Qian and Wen Huaiyuan’s hands, the educated youths swallowed saliva, endlessly regretting.
If knew mountains had no danger, they would have gone too, such a big piece of meat.
These countryside people so scheming, definitely afraid they divide meat so fooled them there are wild beasts in mountains, too black-hearted……
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Gu Family also got meat, was the Xing Ye brothers who brought it back.
“Yu Bao, Heng Bao, you two why not go out see the fun, third uncle hunted good several big wild boars, so much meat!” Tie Dan excitedly walked near, swinging the meat in his hand.
“Xingye Ge, is wild boar scary?” Heng Bao went up, poking that piece of meat.
“Scary, so big.” Xing Ye gestured, “Mom said wild boar very dangerous, can gore people to death.”
He deflated his mouth, “Not good looking, black and dirty.”
Xingci, that is Lai Mei said: “Who cares if good looking or not, meat tasty is fine.”
Li Bao’s eyes sparkled, face full of little worship, “Third uncle so awesome! He can even kill such big wild boar!”
Xingci sighed, “Any man should be a soldier.”
Gu Family members: “……”
This old-mannish saying.
Just then, Gu Xing’er came back.
“Our family got so much meat, I came back just right. Mom, make all tonight? Make more, I’ll send a bowl to my milk.” She didn’t greet anyone, didn’t look at anyone, said to Gu Mu.
Gu Chenghuai came in behind Gu Xing’er.
Seeing her ignore everyone in the family, felt displeased.
Not wanting to waste words with the spoiled little sister, faintly spoke: “Meat the old house will send over, you go to second uncle’s house eat.”
Gu Xing’er unhappy, “Third brother……”
Gu Chenghuai no more wasted words, his deep as cold pool black eyes fell on her, faintly showing warning.
His patience for her was exhausted.
Gu Xing’er instantly nailed in place, whole body cold, underage girl, how withstand the golden armor iron horse soldier’s aura.
“……Go then go!” Snatched the meat from Li Bao’s hand, stomped heavily, “Hmph, I don’t even want to eat at the same table as you all!”
Words fell.
Ran off like a gust of wind.
No one took this little episode seriously.
Gu Chenghuai washed his hands, saw Qian Bao sitting in wife’s bosom swinging feet, face hanging sweet smile, not much affected, a faint smile flashed in his eyes.
Find opportunity tell Lin Zhao about Zhang Man Yue’s end.
For this, Lin Zhao only used one sentence to evaluate, “Li Family members ruthless, she is both stupid……and learned the Li Family’s ruthlessness, none good things.”
As the weak, instead swing knife at even weaker, no matter what end, all self-inflicted.
Gu Chenghuai warmly said: “This matter passed, don’t get angry and harm your body.”
“Mm.”
At this time.
The neighboring village entrance reachable by crossing the mountain.
The woman with black mole between brows saw the sky getting later, the cowardly woman who promised to swap children still not come, guessed something happened, pulled down face, cursed something, picked up burden and left.
Seeing her cold face, the young child in the bamboo basket shrank his neck, eyes welling with tears.
