Stepmother Reborn: Dad, my mom hasn't hit me for three days

Before Li Jianguo returned home, Youcai came running over with a fishing rod in his hand and insisted on going fishing with his father.

Li Jianguo readily agreed as he hadn't seen his son for a long time.

The two men arrived at the river, hung up the fish bait and sat down to wait for the fish to bite.

Li Jianguo asked his son how he usually went to school?

"I live on campus. I'm a junior high school student now. The high school is too far from home. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth. It's more convenient to live on campus. I come back once a week." Youcai answered truthfully.

Li Jianguo also asked him about his meals at school.

The school kitchen at that time was very simple, and there was no cafeteria large enough to accommodate one or two thousand people, so he could only bring his meals with him.

He brought his own rice to school to steam, ordered hot dishes from the canteen, and ate them back in the dormitory. He also brought pickled vegetables and bacon from home.

"My classmates all envy me for being able to eat meat for every meal. They all brought pickled beans, dried radishes, sauerkraut and the like." Youcai was delighted, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

Li Jianguo hesitated. Was the little money he sent every month enough for Zhang Xiuhua to buy so much meat? Besides, you need a meat ticket to buy meat, right? It would cost a lot to get a ticket from the black market, right? Did she subsidize her children by selling tofu?

He was still daydreaming, and Youcai secretly said to his father, "Dad, you know what? I really envy Jidong!"

Li Jianguo was surprised, "Ah?! Why?"

"Because Aunt Zhang likes Jidong the most." Youcai said sourly.

Li Jianguo didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Maybe Jidong didn't have any love from his parents, so she favored Jidong more. Plus, the kid's grades are pretty good, and you know that adults like kids who are good at studying."

Youcai sighed, "That's too difficult. I've tried very hard, but I just can't sit still. I always want to play."

Li Jianguo rubbed his head and said, "Since you know your shortcomings, then work harder. You can't always think about playing."

Youcai nodded, "I know, I want Aunt Zhang to like me more."

This child never hides his thoughts and says whatever he thinks. Li Jianguo's face is full of relief.

At night, when all the children were asleep, Zhuzhu slept on a kang with her two sisters, while Zhang Xiuhua and Li Jianguo lay together.

Although they had slept together before, Zhang Xiuhua felt uncomfortable as they hadn't seen each other for several years.

To be honest, the two of them were just living together and didn't have much emotional foundation before marriage.

Li Jianguo seemed to sense her nervousness. He put his hands behind his head and started to make small talk. "You have brought up the children very well, especially Youcai. He has grown very tall. In a few years, he will probably be taller than me."

It was not awkward to talk together. In the darkness, Zhang Xiuhua spoke, "I promised you before. I must do it."

Li Jianguo smiled, "Yaoyao is not bad. She is much more cheerful than before. Zhuzhu is well taken care of, too. She is just like a city kid. I didn't even dare to recognize her."

Zhang Xiuhua thought: That's because Zhuzhu was wearing clothes from her space, and the clothes for the other children were bought from the supply and marketing cooperative. In addition, Zhuzhu's skin was naturally fair, she ate well, and her nutrition was adequate, so the child looked very healthy.

Li Jianguo held her hand, and the man's rough big hand stroked her hand. It felt a little different. Zhang Xiuhua was in a trance for a moment, and then she gasped.

Afterwards, the two of them lay in the same bed, hugging each other tightly.

Li Jianguo was still talking, "Xiuhua, thank you. I know you've worked hard. You've used all your money to support your children, right? I'll give you the money I've saved later."

Zhang Xiuhua did not refuse, as she was the one who posted the food in the space.

She changed the subject and asked which train he worked as a conductor on.

"From the capital to Manchuria and then to Moscow." Li Jianguo said the time, "I will go to the county to report tomorrow. The train passes through our county."

Zhang Xiuhua nodded, thought for a moment, and added, "It's a good opportunity for you to go to the county to order a cake for Jidong. I originally promised the children that I would buy cakes for them as soon as they graduated from elementary school. Jidong has already had his holiday. He said he would wait for you to come back together."

Li Jianguo smiled, "Jidong is really sensible. With him as a role model, Youcai has become calmer."

He is Youcai's biological parent, and he knows exactly what is wrong with his son. Youcai is a bit careless and playful, and he can't expect to study hard. But now? Youcai actually wants to study hard. In addition to her good teaching, it is also due to Jidong, the leader.

Zhang Xiuhua laughed along, "If you don't have to go to work tomorrow, you can take the kids to the county town and let them broaden their horizons."

Li Jianguo agreed.

The next morning, Li Jianguo set out with his six children.

There certainly weren't enough bikes, so they walked.

Li Jianguo repeatedly reminded them that except Zhuzhu, the other children had to walk by themselves.

Rural children either go up the mountain to pick wild fruits or go down to the river to fish. How could they be afraid of walking?

Baolin was happy, "Uncle Li, you underestimate us! We can definitely do it."

The other children also expressed that they had no problem.

Only Jilin pouted, wanting to say something but stopping himself. He wanted to say that he couldn't go that far, but he was afraid that they wouldn't take him, so he had to swallow his words.

Li Jianguo talked to Zhang Xiuhua about several children yesterday. Jilin's problem is that he is slow in doing things and likes to be lazy.

Seeing his bitter face, I guessed that the child would not be able to do it. But he pretended not to know and asked the children to continue walking forward.

When we went there, everyone was still very excited, especially when we heard that Li Jianguo wanted to order a cake this time, we were even happier.

Youcai insisted on ordering a bigger cake, "Dad, you're back now, so you must eat. Let's order an 11-inch cake this time."

Li Jianguo agreed with a smile. In addition, he also promised to take them to the mall to see if there were any suitable clothes, shoes, etc. that could be bought.

The children became even more excited.

After arriving at the county town, Li Jianguo first went to a dessert shop to order an 11-inch cake. Naturally, the children wanted the more flowers on the cake, the better.

Afterwards, he went to the railway bureau and asked the children to wait for him at the gate while he went in to report. He handed in the administrative introduction letter, supply introduction letter, organizational relationship, transfer certificate, and personal documents.

We will receive his credentials, verify with the higher-ups, assign him a position, and ask him to come back in a week.

Li Jianguo took the children to the mall.

It was the first time for the children to come to such a place. They were dazzled by the various kinds of food they saw below.

Li Jianguo bought several kinds of food and took them shopping for clothes.

"Are you sure you want all black?" Li Jianguo didn't expect the children to have such a unified taste. It's fine if boys like black, but why did Baolin and Yaoyao also choose black clothes? Among these girls, only Zhuzhu was normal because she chose pink.

Baolin looked at Zhuzhu with disdain, "She has never washed clothes, so she doesn't know the benefits of black clothes."

Yaoyao explained to her father, "Dad, if you wear black clothes, you will look like you are wearing new clothes every day. Pink clothes only look good on the first day. If they get dirty, they will become ugly!"

Li Jianguo was speechless. Well, his children are all pragmatic, which is good.