The retired old professor had nothing to do at ho. Seeing that Lin Guozhi was smart and eager to learn, he asked him to co to his house every day. Over two years, he taught him knowledge from junior high to high school.
Later, the old professor secretly registered Lin Guozhi for the college entrance exam.
Lin Guozhi also lived up to expectations and got admitted to the Agricultural University. Later, the old professor fell ill and passed away.
While at university, Lin Guozhi worked part-ti jobs to support his studies. Despite graduating with difficulty, Lin Guozhi, who was supposed to be assigned to work at a machinery factory, had his position taken by his brother, due to his foster parents asking him to take his brother’s place and go to the countryside to support national construction.
Lin Guozhi was initially unwilling, but after considering it, he agreed.
Because he didn’t want to stay in such a family; he wanted to find his own parents. So many years had passed, and he only had a vague mory: going south was the right direction.
At the place where Lin Guozhi was supposed to report, he inadvertently overheard a family discussing their son’s assignnt being too far away. They wished to find soone to swap assignnts and were willing to offer a hundred bucks.
Consequently, Lin Guozhi secretly negotiated with that family to swap support assignnts, and he went to Kao Shan Village.
When he left, his foster parents didn’t know.
He just walked all the way, but did not find the place he rembered. As a child, he had been fed anesthetics by that family for several months, resulting in ntal confusion and blurry mories.
"This matter starts from when I was six years old, when my dad was traveling from our old ho in M Yang to take up a position in Z City, and I accidentally got lost at the train station..." Lin Guozhi recounted his past to the children.
These things were unknown to Lin Yinghui and Lin Wan. They were equally shocked, as they had never imagined their father’s life was so full of hardships.
"Later, when I was injured and returned to the country, the person who ca to et was my old father. At first, he only thought I looked familiar, then he accidentally noticed my birthmark, realizing that I was indeed the son they had lost for many years. Many people don’t believe this when it’s ntioned, but it’s the truth. I didn’t expect that I suddenly regained consciousness," he narrated.
"So that’s what happened. No wonder my dad often told Uncle Lin experienced the joys and sorrows of life, saying you have a thorough perspective on things," i Lang Jun remarked emotionally.
For a mont, Lin Wan and Lin Yinghui seeing their long-lost father, had a complicated yet excited feeling they couldn’t express.
i Lang Jun was brought along by Mu Qing in haste, and there were things to take care of on that side. Now that Lin Yinghui was okay, he needed to hurry back overnight.
Liang Hongi initially thought of letting him stay at ho for a few days. Now that he had just arrived and needed to leave, walking at night was unsafe.
"Aunt Liang, it’s fine, I’ll be careful. There’s a pressing matter over there I must handle imdiately, can’t afford to delay," i Lang Jun asserted firmly. Lin Guozhi knew he couldn’t keep him, only reminding him to stay safe on the road and call upon arrival.
i Langchi nodded in agreent. Mu Qing, having just completed a mission, had half a month of vacation to stay and accompany them more.
Han Yi sent Xiao Wang back to Z City with i Lang Jun. After all, Xiao Wang belonged to the Z City army; they arranged his protection from there. Now his injury was mostly healed, it was ti for him to return.
Han Yi even gave Xiao Wang two days of leave since his hotown was conveniently on the way back, allowing him a two-day stay.
This delighted Xiao Wang imnsely, as he and i Lang Jun each drove a car and left.
Shao Li and Zhou Hanliang, Lin Guozhi also asked them to return to the military district, notifying Xiao Chen to bring Liang Zhi over the next day.
Liang Hongi and Lin Wan just realized Lin Guozhi returned to his old ho a few days ago.
They lanted at fate’s twists; had they t sooner, Ah Hui might not have stayed in the police station for so long.
With only the family left at ho, Liang Hongi said today was a good day, as her husband and son were back, her daughter-in-law had joined the family, and her son-in-law’s injury was not serious. It was a day to celebrate.
"Ah Hui, Qingqing, although you two secretly got the marriage certificate recklessly this ti, it’s all done, so mom doesn’t bla you. As long as you live well in the future, that’s fine," Liang Hongi said.
Mu Qing’s eyes reddened, choking up as she said, "Auntie, thank you, I will live well with Ah Hui in the future."
Lin Wan giggled while covering her mouth saying, "Saozi, it’s ti for a new address."
Lin Wan’s words made Mu Qing and Lin Yinghui choke, blushing and softly saying, "Dad, Mom."
Liang Hongi responded joyously, and suddenly slapped her forehead saying, "Look at , I forgot the important matter," then hurried back to the room, coming out shortly with a big red envelope for Mu Qing.
Lin Guozhi felt awkward; he secretly touched his own pocket, which only had twenty bucks when he left. Nannan had just given a thick envelope, must be quite substantial.
While Lin Guozhi was feeling troubled, Han Yi noticed and smiled, then quietly tugged Lin Wan’s sleeve, gesturing with his chin toward Lin Guozhi.
Lin Wan realized and quickly signaled to her mom. Liang Hongi noticing Lin Guozhi’s embarrassnt, quickly understood and added, "Here’s our gift for eting," although she intended to give Mu Qing sothing precious, those items hadn’t been appraised, unsure if they were genuine; if fake, giving them away would be embarrassing. So she didn’t dare to bring them out.
Seeing the thick stack, estimated at one or two thousand bucks, Mu Qing was startled and didn’t dare accept it; in the end, Lin Yinghui helped her accept it.
Liang Hongi went to the market to buy groceries to prepare a sumptuous dinner, firstly to replenish Han Yi and Ah Hui, and secondly, for the family celebration.
As a new daughter-in-law, Mu Qing initially thought of accompanying her mother-in-law, but was pulled back by Lin Yinghui.
He whispered in her ear, "Didn’t you see Dad following Mom, all these years apart, let’s not disturb them."
Mu Qing suddenly understood, hurriedly finding an excuse to stay ho with Lin Wan and the others.
"Big Brother, since you and Saozi just t, we won’t disturb you, we’ll take Han Yi ho to rest for a while," Lin Wan said.
"Xiao Wan, don’t go yet, I’ll take you to a place," Lin Yinghui said mysteriously, then quickly ran back to the house, took out a key, and led them to the yard next door.
Arriving at the big door, he turned back to smile at them, then opened the door to this house.
Lin Wan was astonished, mouth agape, only calming down upon entry to ask, "Brother, did you buy this yard?"
Lin Yinghui scratched his head embarrassingly and said, "According to local custom, sons who marry shouldn’t live with their parents, so I thought of buying a nearby place, preferably next door like yours. I t the family living here incidentally and casually asked if he wanted to sell. Initially, he didn’t want to sell, but after returning after the New Year, he approached saying he wanted to sell and asked if I wanted it. I felt it’s a rare chance and secretly bought it."
Lin Wan looked around, the yard was similar in size to hers, the layout too; the house faced their yard, and next door was Mom’s house. So it’s possible to make a wall opening for a door. "Brother, how much did you buy this yard for?"
"Three thousand six hundred, the man said his house’s feng shui is good, prosperous for people and wealth." Back then, Lin Yinghui naively believed this without bargaining.
Lin Wan thought her brother was duped. Such deceptive claims shouldn’t be believed.
But seeing her brother’s silly delight, Lin Wan didn’t have the heart to dampen his enthusiasm.
On the contrary, Han Yi surveyed the surroundings and comnted, "Hmm, the yard looks nice, the family loves plants, even made a fish pond here. Not bad."
"Ai Yi, you also feel it’s feng shui good, right? The elderly said they’re headed to the port for retirent with their son, returning will be rare; the son doesn’t value this house, so they thought of selling it. I bought it but didn’t let them move out until their son ca to fetch them. They left the furniture for us."
Lin Yinghui said while taking them inside to check.
The furniture was antique-looking, mostly moderate wood; it seed the elderly had so good stuff, likely took the better pieces when moving.
"Xiao Wan, I asked Uncle Wang to make a set of furniture following what we have at ho. Please see if anything is missing for and Saozi," Lin Yinghui asked.
"Ah Hui, it’s already excellent, nothing’s missing inside. No need to add anything," Mu Qing liked it here very much. She hadn’t expected Ah Hui’s family had this custom of not living with parents?
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