freenovelworld Chapter 7 System Launch
Chapter 7 System Launch
Lin Chang'er focused her gaze on the smallest of the three, Gu Xiaoman.
The little guy was smacking his lips and swallowing his saliva when he realized he'd been caught. He grinned at her, then turned around embarrassed and hugged Aunt Gu's leg.
Then, secretly turning her head to see everyone's reaction, Gu Bailu scratched his face and said, "Little brother, you're so shy!"
Gu Xiaoman understood, giggled, and nuzzled her head against her mother.
Gu Ersao smiled shyly at Lin Chang'er, gently turned her son around, patted his head, and pointed at Lin Chang'er.
Gu Xiaoman called out softly, "Aunt Xiang..."
Lin Chang'er understood; he was calling her "Third Aunt".
Lin Chang'er smiled at him, her gaze shifting between the three children. Because they were not getting enough to eat, and even less to eat well, they all looked malnourished and were very thin.
She paused, her gaze finally landing on Gu Jingzhe. "Little Jing... Little Goldfish, go and get two more bowls."
Although she hadn't fully immersed herself in the role, calling a cute little boy by his full name always felt too serious.
Let's give it a nickname, something more endearing.
Gu Jingzhe, whose name was called, suddenly opened his eyes wide and pointed to himself uncertainly. Was he being called?
Lin Chang'er nodded, and Gu Jingzhe was overjoyed. His mother gave him a nickname, so she must like him!
Is Mom no longer able to walk?
With that thought in mind, he dashed out.
Seeing this, Gu Bailu pouted and asked Lin Chang'er, "Mother, what about me? What's my name? Little Carp?"
Lin Chang'er almost laughed. After a pause, she said, "Let's call her Gu Xiaolu!" It was so lively and vivid.
Gu Bailu clapped her hands and said happily, "Brother is Little Fish, I am Little Deer, and Brother is Little Fullness. Thank you, Mother!"
Gu Xiaoman giggled when her sister mentioned her.
Just then, Gu Jingzhe returned with a bowl. "Mother, the bowl."
Lin Chang'er nodded, took the bowl, and divided the egg and sugar water into three portions.
Seeing this, Gu Ersao had a vague idea of what was going on. She gestured to Lin Chang'er, saying, "You rest well, I'll take Xiaoman back first."
She took Gu Xiaoman's hand to leave, but Lin Chang'er stopped her and handed her the largest bowl, saying, "I've already taken a bite. If you don't mind, you can share it with Xiaoman."
A pregnant woman with a nursing baby is truly at the time when she needs to nourish her body.
Second Sister-in-law Gu was taken aback, then waved her hand to indicate, "This is what Mother made for you."
"Hold it steady, don't delay my eating." Lin Chang'er hates push-and-pull tactics that waste time.
After being scolded like that, Gu Ersao dared not refuse anymore. Her eyes were slightly red, but she smiled and reached out to pinch Gu Xiaoman's cheek.
Gu Xiaoman grinned and said, "Hello, Aunt Xiang."
Lin Chang'er smiled and handed another bowl to the little goldfish, saying, "Eat with your sister."
The little goldfish shook its head, "Mom, eat. My sister and I aren't hungry."
Gu Xiaolu also waved her hand, "My brother and I won't eat."
Lin Chang'er handed the bowl forward, saying, "Take it." Her tone was a little cold.
The two children looked at each other.
Gu Xiaolu: Brother, Mom seems angry, what should we do?
The little goldfish was also very uneasy, wondering if its mother would stop liking them. It quickly took the bowl and said, "Thank you, Mother."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "Eat it while it's hot."
Only after the two children sat down on the threshold with their bowls and began to eat humbly did she pick up the remaining bowl.
If you divide an egg into three parts, how many parts are left?
Just treat it as drinking some sugar water to replenish energy.
Lin Chang'er held the bowl and sighed inwardly. The plan for a moderately prosperous life was imminent.
Let's set a small goal first: to ensure the whole family has enough to eat.
Lin Chang'er lowered her head to drink her sweet soup, unaware that Gu's mother and sister-in-law, who had been watching everything from the courtyard, were surprised but their faces were full of relief.
At the same time, chaos was raging at the Lin family's home.
After returning from the Gu family, several relatives gathered at the Lin family to complain. Lin Houde had no choice but to give each of them fifteen coins as a reward for their hard work before they would shut up.
As soon as the others left, Lin Houde collapsed onto the recliner, his heart aching with pain.
You should know that a worker carrying heavy loads at the docks only earns thirty coins a day.
Today, they went to the Gu family but not only did they fail to get any money, they also lost several taels of silver. They still don't know how to explain this to the wealthy man.
Lin Houde clutched his chest, feeling frustrated. Yang Cuihua sat to the side with a dark expression. "If I had known that little bitch was a traitor, I shouldn't have agreed to the Gu family's offer in the first place."
Lin Houde said irritably, "If you don't agree to the Gu family's demands, are you going to keep them at home to freeload?"
He inherited a sum of money from his elder brother, but the money was limited and didn't last long.
One more person means one more mouth to feed.
They can't even support their own children, let alone support idlers.
"Besides, so many people saw her being rescued by Gu Sanlang. Do you think you, a wealthy man, wouldn't know? At least if she marries into the Gu family, she'll receive a dowry, and we can keep an eye on her."
He glanced at Yang Cuihua with a look of disappointment and frustration, and said, "Use your brain and think about it carefully."
Yang Cuihua turned her face away angrily, "Then tell me what kind of mess this is! We didn't get the money, and we even had to pay out of our own pockets."
Lin Houde was in a real pain! He frowned and said, "You talk too much. Why didn't you say more when you were at the Gu family's house?"
Yang Cuihua choked, her face turning even paler. "You didn't say much either, did you?"
Lin Houde glanced at her and said, "Just you wait and see. Without Gu Sanlang, the Gu family's days are numbered. She'll be begging us to stand up for her when she gets there."
Yang Cuihua's expression softened slightly. "Well, I'm not that easy to talk to. I can't just force her to..."
Lin Houde was exhausted and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, send someone to tell Da Ni to think of a way to smooth things over with the master for now."
The wealthy man's business was initiated by Da Nizi; she had already paid the deposit, but since the job hadn't been completed, she still had to go and apologize.
Speaking of Lin Zixi, Han Tongsheng's eldest daughter who accompanied him in his studies in town, she was a sure thing to become a scholar's wife. If she took the exam again, she would become an official's wife in the future. Yang Cuihua dared not be careless at all.
He hurriedly got up, cursing and swearing, "I'll definitely teach Lin Chang'er a lesson," while sending someone to deliver a message to Lin Zixi.
After drinking the sweet soup, Lin Chang'er took a nap with the two children.
I didn't go out until it was almost dusk.
Linshui Village is built along the river, and the river flows into the sea.
The Gu family has a mountain behind them and a river right outside their door.
A breeze blew by, carrying a faint salty smell in the air. Following the direction of the water flow, a shimmering expanse could be seen in the distance, which must be the coastline.
There were a few houses scattered around, and since they rarely saw her, their faces were full of curiosity.
Lin Chang'er didn't care much, but being treated like a monkey was still a bit uncomfortable.
Fortunately, they lived at the end of the village downstream, and apart from a few neighbors, they didn't see anyone else.
Lin Chang'er walked along the riverbank toward the estuary.
Fifteen minutes later, she squatted by the river, staring intently at the schools of fish swimming around in the water. Various fishing plans flashed through her mind, but she ultimately rejected them all.
In the past, when discussing business, she would occasionally accompany clients fishing. She was quite skilled at fishing, but all of this was based on having complete equipment.
Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice; Lin Chang'er felt somewhat melancholy.
At that moment, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in my mind.
"Ding, the 'Wealth Beyond Compare to a Country' system has been successfully matched! Please confirm, host."