the next day.

After handing over her work at the electrical appliance factory, Lin Ziyan went straight back to the village.

Grandma was already making preparations in the yard.

The small ceramic jars needed for making the balm were all placed on the stone table, gleaming in the sunlight.

Fatty and Aunt Chen helped out, while Aunt Huang stared blankly at the small ceramic jar.

Grandma didn't explain the steps; she just mixed the paste according to her own method.

"Ayan, can you smell the fragrance?" The chubby girl picked up a small ceramic jar that was already filled with perfume, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

Lin Ziyan sat down next to her, lowered her head to sniff, raised an eyebrow slightly, and smiled.

"Grandma, can I take a few with me to Germany? To give to my cousin-in-law."

Lin Atai suddenly looked up, "When are you leaving?"

She's been feeling anxious these past few days; something must have happened to her adopted son.

"I'll go the day after tomorrow," Lin Ziyan said casually.

A glint flashed in Aunt Huang's eyes. She casually tucked the hair that had fallen across her forehead behind her ear and lowered her eyelids to conceal the emotions in her eyes.

Her heart was pounding in her throat, terrified that Ah Yan would discover something.

Her previous interest in the perfume balm may have already aroused Mrs. Ah's suspicions.

“Okay, these perfumes will be ready tonight. I’ll make a few more,” Grandma replied, continuing to pour the perfumes into the ceramic pots.

The porcelain, as smooth as jade, is printed with only the character "林" (Lin).

The chubby girl watched from the side and exclaimed, "Grandma, you're really amazing! You can do everything!"

"I've already put that embroidered vest with Chinese knot buttons in the closet and hung it up. It seems the child in my belly is a lucky one."

Aunt Chen had many wrinkles around her eyes, but her eyes were full of smiles.

"Isn't that a blessing? Life is getting better and better, and there's hope for the future."

Aunt Huang chimed in from the side, watching Ah Tai's actions the whole time.

Lin Ziyan observed her silently, a growing sense of unease rising within her.

Grandma was acting a bit strange today, keeping her head down and making perfume, as if she wasn't afraid of others learning her techniques.

After the perfume balm was finished, Grandma let everyone choose a small jar.

After they all left, she put the remaining elders into a wooden box.

Lin Ziyan followed her into the main room.

"Ah Yan, go and lock the front door," Lin Atai instructed, then continued walking into the inner room.

Lin Ziyan raised her hand and glanced at her watch. Lu Yunshen wouldn't be back at this time; he might be late tonight.

She had just locked the door when Aunt Huang from next door quickly walked out with a black plastic bag in her hand.

Of course, she didn't see it at all.

"Grandma, why did you suddenly lock the door?" Lin Ziyan walked into the main room but didn't see anyone, so she continued walking into Grandma's room.

Lin Atai was unlocking the wooden cabinet and taking out several wooden boxes.

The curtains inside were drawn and the lights were on.

Grandma's room didn't have many things, just a bed, a few of her cabinets, and a dressing table.

Lin Ziyan looked at Ah Tai suspiciously, then stepped inside.

"Ayan, take this brocade box containing the perfume and this jade bracelet, and give them to your cousin-in-law as well." Atai's tone was calm and her expression was indifferent.

Then she took out a wooden box and pushed it to Lin Ziyan.

Atai continued, "There's a list here. Give it to Yun Shen; he should be able to understand it."

"It was given to me by your grandfather when he came back for the last time."

“Those people came to search my house repeatedly; they must have their eyes on it.”

She's come to terms with it now; the person is long gone, and the chances of future unrest are very low.

The people on the list should be located in various countries; there will always be a time when they are needed.

Perhaps the country needs it now?

We can't just keep the list under wraps and prevent them from playing their roles.

Lin Ziyan paused for a few seconds, then nodded slightly.

She didn't open it to see what the list was; sometimes it's better not to know than to know.

Lin Ziyan picked up a jar and asked, "Grandma, does the Lin family have the formulas for these cosmetics and perfumes?"

“I remember you said that the Lin family’s ancestors made their fortune in perfumes.”

Grandma nodded and sighed, "Human hearts are unpredictable."

Despite her years of caution, she was still targeted.

Aunt Huang next door is hiding her true colors...

What will happen to A-Jian and Hu-Zi in the future?

Lin Atai: "Ayan, you've also noticed that Aunt Huang has a problem?"

Lin Ziyan, "..."

Nothing escapes Ah Tai's eyes...

“She might want these formulas…” A sharp glint flashed in Ah Tai’s eyes.

She didn't mention to anyone that the cosmetics shop in Yangcheng had some connection with the Lin family.

"These skincare and cosmetic products are all made with ancient formulas. They used to be supplied to the imperial court, and only noble ladies in the palace could use them." The old lady stroked the small ceramic jar, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

These recipes have been lost for two generations...

Ah Tai sighed to herself, "I wonder when these things will be able to be made again."

Lin Ziyan pursed her lips. In her memory, these ancient rouge recipes had been applied for intangible cultural heritage status, but they had never been promoted.

You can only see intangible cultural heritage shops when you go to a scenic area.

"Grandma, that day will come. Aren't the policies getting better and better now?" Lin Ziyan comforted her.

A smile appeared on Grandma's face as she patted Lin Ziyan's hand. "I might not believe what others say, but what you say, then it's definitely true."

Lin Ziyan stared wide-eyed at her grandmother's knowing gaze, and her heart skipped a beat.

It seems that Ah Tai knew all along, even though she didn't say anything.

"Don't worry about going to Germany. Now that she saw me making perfume today, she'll probably get started soon," Atai murmured.

She wasn't completely ignorant; there were people around watching the Lin family for a long time.

Lin Ziyan held her grandmother's hand tightly. "Grandma, I'll have Yun Shen find someone to keep an eye on the house."

She didn't want to say it, but it worried her grandmother.

But now, she feels that her grandfather may have already noticed.

Grandma nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and wrapped the box in brocade to resemble a gift.

She prepared extra so that Lin Ziyan could give them to her friends in Germany.

…

night.

When Lu Yun Shen returned to the Lin family home, he looked up and saw the light on the second floor, and his eyes flickered.

He strode into the main room and went upstairs.

Lin Ziyan was already packing her luggage.

She didn't bring many clothes, as it was winter in Germany at that time.

"Why are you still packing your luggage so late?" Lu Yunshen pushed open the door and walked into the room, seeing the suitcase on the floor.

"Since I'm free anyway, I plan to make some delicious food for Jiaojiao and the others tomorrow. Some desserts can be put in the refrigerator..." Lin Ziyan didn't even look up as she packed several wooden boxes into her suitcase.

Lu Yunshen sat at his desk and casually opened a book. "Wang Erniu's arrangements are all set. Before we go abroad, my people will keep an eye on things at home."

"As for the neighbors..."

Lin Ziyan shook her head, pointed to the side, and whispered,

“If we leave, they will definitely take action.”

She took the box out of the drawer and briefly recounted what her grandmother had said that day.

"Grandma said it's up to you, you should know what to do."

Lu Yun Shen pursed his thin lips, opened the box, opened the brocade inside, and after reading it, his pupils contracted.