TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS

Chapter 64: The Puzzle Is Mother Xiao Wu

Only when Mu Jingzhe saw his memorial tablet did he remember that he forgot to consider Shao Qihai's tastes.

“I forgot to ask what your father likes. We'll buy it next time on your father's death anniversary. Your mother became a priority today.”

Shao Xi immediately said, “No need.”

What death warning? He's not even dead! It's all for their mother, not her.

The children looked at the table full of offerings that Mu Jingzhe had prepared and were overjoyed. They felt that in this way, their mother could eat more in heaven.

In the past, they could not prepare much, and as a result their mother was starving. He could eat more this year.

With that thought, they silently kowtowed at him.

“You can talk to your mother. You can say whatever you want. ”

Mu Jingzhe thought that they might hold back before him. After all, Little Bei had just been ridiculed by the other children. So, he made some excuses and left.

Unexpectedly, no child said anything in the end.

“Why don't you talk?” Mu Jingzhe asked helplessly.

“I don't know what to say.” Little Bei scratched his head. “Actually, we have rarely done this in the past. It was always Brother who secretly brought us to salute. ”

Back then, they did not have anything good to offer. At most, they would take some fruits and steamed bread that they had stored. They didn't even have eggs and didn't dare to make a sound or burn the joss paper for fear that Zhao Lan would find out.

Seeing they were unfamiliar, Mu Jingzhe could only speak to Bai Lu himself.

"Don't worry. Children have grown taller and gained weight over the past few months.”

Mu Jingzhe still remembered their current height and weight, so he nagged a little about Bai Lu.

“Although they are a little shorter and thinner than usual, I am sure they will catch up next year.”

The children could not help but laugh when they heard that. Even Shao Dong pursed his lips and smiled.

The walls in the house now have a record of their height.

Mu Jingzhe said that he would measure their height and weight every three months, and he even wrote them down in his notebook.

In this day and age there are no electronic scales, there are only old-fashioned scales that are commonly used to weigh food and pork. Two people should carry the scales while the weight is being measured.

However, they were only children, so Mu Jingzhe could bring her own scales. When she weighed the food earlier, she took the opportunity to weigh the children as well.

Mu Jingzhe felt that this was probably what a mother was most worried about. He told Bai Lu about this and also about the children who lost their milk teeth.

The front teeth of Shao Dong and Shao Xi have been dated and new teeth have grown. Shao Nan and Little Bei would experience the same thing.

In the end, he concluded, “I will try my best to take care of them in the future. You can rest assured and reunite with Shao Qihai in the afterlife.”

After the ceremony, Mu Jingzhe went to cook.

Since Bai Lu had died during a difficult childbirth, the anniversary of his death was actually also the birthday of Shao Nan and Little Bei.

However, for this reason, Shao Nan and Little Bei had never celebrated their birthdays. They also had no means to celebrate.

Since it was the day that their mother endured great torment, Mu Jingzhe also had no intention of celebrating their birthday. Anyway, it's inappropriate. However, since it was their birthday, after some thought, he made them longevity noodles[1] with boiled eggs.

After today, Shao Nan and Little Bei would be six years old. Mu Jingzhe specially sprinkled '6' for Shao Nan and Little Bei by using chopped scallions.

“6! This is 6!”

"Yes, that means you're six years old." There were no birthday cakes or candles, so Mu Jingzhe could only think creatively here.

“Now you are six years old, it means everything will go smoothly in the future. You don't have to suffer anymore.”

Shao Nan and Little Bei propped their heads up and simply stared at the noodles, as they could not bear to eat them.

Mu Jingzhe quickly urged them. “Quick and eat them. Don't let the noodles get soft. Remember not to spoil it when you eat it. You have to sip it at once. This way, you will be safe from danger and long-lived.”

This was the first time Shao Nan and Little Bei had celebrated their birthdays, so they felt a mix of excitement and nervousness upon hearing it. They liked it so much and carefully started eating, afraid that their noodles would break.

Fortunately, they managed to finish the noodles in one gulp without damaging it.

“Bu, I didn't break the noodles. I will live to old age.” The happy Little Bei asked for a compliment as he finished eating.

Shao Nan cut him off. "I didn't break it either."

"Yes, Shao Nan will also live a long life."

Shao Nan: “..”

She called him Mother, but she would not call him Little Nan. He called one of them Shao Nan and the other Bei Kecil— very different.

However, Mu Jingzhe was indeed quite kind to them, so he quickly added, "Thank you."

His gratitude is sincere.

"Together."

They felt that Mu Jingzhe had worked hard to prepare this dish. After they finished eating, Shao Xi and Shao Dong insisted that Mu Jingzhe go and rest and let them wash the dishes.

When Mu Jingzhe disagreed at first, Shao Dong's little face formed a frown, and even Shao Xi was angry.

“Alright, thank you then.” Mu Jingzhe finally agreed and thanked them for their concern.

“When technology becomes advanced in the future, we can buy dishwasher. When the time comes, we simply insert the plate and the plate will be washed automatically. There will be no more need to wash dishes.”

Shao Nan was very interested. “There are those who can wash dishes automatically?”

"of course. It will be in the future. Like washing machine.” After all, this equipment exists in modern times.

"A washing machine? Will clothes be washed automatically?”

"Frightly so." Mu Jingzhe thought for a moment. Automatic washing machines will become popular in a few years and become one of the three most important items for newlyweds. It is not yet available, but the first generation hand-operated washing machines in the country may have been introduced to the world by now. It works on the same principle as a drum washer, except it is operated by hand.

When the children heard Mu Jingzhe mention the washing machine and the dishwasher, they were delighted. "Mom, if someone makes these things in the future, won't it be easier for us?"

After seeing Mu Jingzhe take a broom to sweep the floor, Shao Nan had an idea and asked, "Could there be a sweeper machine as well?"

"Yes, there will be a sweeper robot." Mu Jingzhe nodded. “It will sweep and even mop the floor automatically.”

Shao Nan's eyes twinkled upon hearing that. He felt very attractive and even wanted to make it himself.

The children were beaming, as well as Xiao Wu.

He is very obedient and sensitive to emotions. As long as his brother and mother are happy, he will also be happy.

Aside from feeling happy, he was also envious of Shao Nan and the others. This was because they all knew who their real mother was, but she didn't.

Fortunately, she also has a mother now.

Xiao Wu was not sad, but he was definitely curious.

What does her mother look like? Does she have curly hair like her? Would she look as beautiful as Mommy Mu Jingzhe when she smiled?

Xiao Wu held onto a piece of charcoal and subconsciously drew his imaginary mother on the ground.

Mu Jingzhe found it. "Xiao Wu, why are you squatting here?"

After seeing Xiao Wu's portrait, he asked, “Xiao Wu, who are you drawing? Uh, it's someone with curly hair.”

Xiao Wu panicked and wanted to remove it, but Mu Jingzhe still saw the word 'Mother' underneath.

"Xiao Wu, did you draw your mother?"

Mu Jingzhe understood. Xiao Wu must have missed his own mother after seeing his brothers salute Bai Lu.

“No, I don't miss my birth mother. I love Mama.” the most

Xiao Wu explained hurriedly and even hugged Mu Jingzhe. “I just want to know what he's like. I don't miss him. Mother, don't get mad.”

"I'm not angry." Mu Jingzhe laughed and patted Xiao Wu. “Actually, I also want to know who gave birth to you and made you so cute.”

Mu Jingzhe now knew a little about Dong, Nan, Xi, Bei's mother, Bai Lu, but Xiao Wu's mother's identity was still shrouded in mystery.

[1] Long-life noodles are single noodles that fill the entire bowl, and should not break when eating them.