Chapter 438 Searching the Chen Family

Three days later, the Chen family’s door was officially sealed.

A drizzle was falling, and mottled rain marks meandered down the door, washing away every trace left by the Chen family.

Chu Mingzhou and Minister Qin accompanied the military personnel in carrying out the search and seizure mission. The commotion was quite loud and many people in the compound crowded in the rain to watch.

Because Qiu Xuezheng was more than seven months pregnant, she was the last one to be taken away.

"I don't know anything! I am the widow of a first-class meritorious martyr. Please let me and my son go..."

She cried bitterly, but in the face of the iron-fisted and impartial discipline, she seemed so pale and powerless, and her past glory was gone.

The search and seizure went on quickly.

Specifically, this is the last and only time it has been put on the table.

The soldiers found Chen Lei's diary in the kang hole. The yellowed pages were filled with records of things that could not be seen in public.

A newly dug secret compartment was found at the bottom of the camphorwood box in the bedroom, which contained a huge amount of banknotes, the amount of which was completely unmatched for a group leader.

The appearance of each piece of stolen goods seemed to be unveiling the Chen family's hypocritical mask.

Lin's mother and a few others were also standing in their own yard, looking from afar.

There were also many neighbors who shook their heads, sighed, and whispered.

"You really can't judge a person by his appearance! The old man from the Chen family complained about being poor on the first day he met me. I was stunned at the time. I thought the conditions in the border areas were very difficult and people suffered so much..."

"That's right! Most people who are trying to get by wouldn't dare to complain about being poor, but his family is doing the exact opposite. Who knows what bad things they might do in the future!"

"Hey, you guys think Qiu Xuezhen's child... the older one, could it be Chen Lei's?"

"It's hard to say, but the one in the belly is definitely Chen Lei's!"

The discussions drifted into the Chen family yard with the wind, and also aroused Lin's mother's gossiping heart.

Shi Sanmei stood outside the crowd holding her daughter Huanhuan, looking towards the Chen family with complicated eyes.

Huanhuan asked in confusion: "Mom, what happened to their family?"

The little kid was only three and a half years old, but his words revealed resentment that was inconsistent with his age.

After learning that her parents were going to separate, she distanced herself from the Chen family, so when she asked about them now, she was asking about "their family"...

Shi Sanmei gently hugged her daughter, her voice trembling: "Bad people who do bad things will eventually be punished."

She thought of all the injustices she had suffered in the Chen family and those dark days, and felt mixed emotions.

Now that the Chen family has fallen, she does not feel as happy as she imagined. Instead, she feels a sense of sadness.

What should she and her child do?

After the search was completed, the door of Chen's house was closed tightly.

The moment the padlock was closed, it seemed as if a dirty deed was sealed forever.

The rain washed the ground, taking away some traces but could not take away the memories in people's hearts.

This family, which was so prosperous not long ago, gradually fell into silence in the storm, and only an empty shell was left of their "home", telling the evil consequences of greed.

Mother Lin watched almost the entire scene. After watching, she wanted to express her own feelings, "An An, do you think that the feng shui of that yard is bad? Whoever lives there will be unlucky. The Wang family was only punished to do labor, but the Chen family will be shot directly."

"Mom, don't believe in feudal superstition. The last person who lived in that yard was Chief of Staff Lin, an old soldier who followed Grandpa all his life. But all his descendants died in the war..."

Lin's mother was shocked!

He slapped his mouth and said, "Pah, my mouth just can't speak! An An, you are right, it's a human problem, the yard is fine!"

Lin Anan sighed softly. Who among those who could settle down in the military compound did not have outstanding military achievements? These military achievements... were all built with blood and flesh.

Talk about Feng Shui with them?

In Lin Anan’s heart, they are the people’s eternal guardians, and they are always worthy of respect and remembrance!

"What does a mere yard mean to us? What they built for us with their flesh and blood is our country."

Mother Lin nodded quickly, "Yes, An An is right! Are you hungry? Mom will bring you lunch."

Lin Anan's expression froze, "Mom, that soup is too greasy."

"What do you know? Doctor Gu has already said that this has a fancy name in Kyoto and Shanghai, called medicinal food! They are all good things, the essence."

"Yes, yes, I'll eat it! My mom made it with so much care, I love eating it~"

"You kid..."

Chu Mingzhou would spend some time with his young wife every night, chatting with her about daily life and also helping her get rid of the longing in his heart.

The news he brought back today made Lin Anan shocked!

"There are 3,700 kilograms of food coupons in total, enough to feed a company for half a year."

"So many? Where... did they come from?"

Lin Anan only heard her mother mention it today. She only said that money and tickets were found. She didn't expect there were so many!

This number is somewhat shocking.

"When Chen Feng was in the frontier, he was a battalion commander, right? Chen Lei was just a deputy battalion commander..."

"Well, the military has already conducted an in-depth investigation into what happened."

Lin Anan gave Chu Mingzhou a strange look.

Chu Mingzhou knew what she was thinking instantly, raised his hand and pinched her chin, "Don't think too much."

"I'm not imagining anything."

Chu Mingzhou raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "You know my monthly salary and share."

Lin Anan hummed softly and raised her hand to pinch his chin, "I always thought you soldiers were poor, but I didn't expect you could get so much benefit."

"No, Chen Lei is an exception."

"I know. I know."

"real."

"By the way, what arrangements did the organization make for Shi Sanmei? It's only been a few days since her miscarriage, and her body hasn't recovered yet. She has a child with her. I'm afraid it won't be easy..."

Chu Mingzhou frowned slightly, "She will temporarily live in the health company, the organization will give her enough time to recuperate, and after she recovers, Chen Lei's case will probably be sentenced.

As for her subsequent arrangements, I'm not very clear. If you're worried, I'll go and find out."

Lin Anan nodded and did not continue the topic.

She wanted to take care of her, but she didn't dare to be too kind at this critical juncture. After all, the Cultural Revolution had not yet ended, and Shi Sanmei's background was there. Unless the organization arranged it, it would be a hassle to introduce her anywhere.

"Mingzhou, the water for foot bathing is ready."

“Here I come.”

Lin's mother now makes foot-bathing water for Lin Anan every night according to the old recipe. At first, she did it herself, but now this job has been taken over by Chu Mingzhou.

When Chu Mingzhou entered the room carrying the foot bath bucket, the strong smell of medicinal herbs instantly spread.

Lin Anan moved to the edge of the kang.

"The water temperature is about the same, you try it first."

He squatted down and took off Lin Anan's socks.

Lin Anan tapped with her toes, "It's still a little bit."

"Mom said that you need to keep it a little warm during the confinement period."

Chu Mingzhou wrapped her feet with his hands and gently put them into the water. The hot water instantly covered her ankles.

Lin Anan looked at his profile as he lowered his head. The light cast a shadow on the bridge of his nose. His facial features were clearly tough as if they were carved by a knife, but at this moment they were filled with infinite tenderness.

Feeling the hot water flowing up my calves and his perfect kneading.

When her fingertips pressed the Zusanli acupoint, Lin Anan squinted her eyes comfortably. "I don't know if it's a psychological effect, but I feel like you guys are almost healing me."

"Well, get well soon."