Chapter 123 Fortunately,
Lin Siwei didn’t dare to make the decision without authorization, so he turned to his grandma for instructions.
It takes a lot of courage to speak out about the pain you're going through, and it's such an ugly thing. Hu Qiaoyue was calmer than she thought. She said slowly: "It was he who took the initiative to cut off the relationship between mother and son. I was of a bad background and delayed his future."
Two words of understatement, but it was like dropping a bomb in the room.
Hu Qiaoying exclaimed: "How could he do this!"
Zhuang Yinrong was also stunned and stuttered: "This...this...we also heard that there would be some ridiculous people in those years, but we didn't expect..."
"No I think Lin Zhengqing is such a person, right?"
Hu Qiaoyue's expression was indifferent, and there was nothing more sad than a heart that would not die. She had already given up her heart, so she couldn't be said to be very sad.
"Special years have taught me to know some people clearly, which is a blessing."
Hu Qiaoying still couldn't believe it: "Could it be that he also had difficulties?"
"Maybe there was one at the beginning, but it disappeared later." Hu Qiaoyue smiled slightly bitterly. , sighing softly, "Brother, you don't need to comfort me, he is more than just that. I can tell who is good at heart and who has ulterior motives."
She spoke slowly and firmly, and finally asked her brother and sister-in-law to see her. determination. That is a cold feeling that no longer holds a shred of hope.
Zhuang Yinrong consoled her: "I didn't expect it would be so difficult for you Qiaoyue these years. I just wish we couldn't come back to see you earlier, leaving you so lonely."
Hu Qiaoyue looked up at Lin Siwei with a smile . : "I am thinking about danger, and God will compensate me for this gift."
Seeing that grandma has reached this point, she doesn't want to hide it anymore, Lin Siwei said: "I was born when Lin Zhengqing was an educated youth. In order to return to the city, he abandoned After losing my mother, she never raised me. Later, when my mother passed away, I went to the city and my grandma took me in."
Only then did the two of them learn about Lin Siwei's life experience.
They were also suspicious in their hearts, since Hu Qiaoyue and Lin Zhengqing were already strangers, why would they depend on each other for life with their granddaughter? It turned out that Lin Zhengqing was the best at severing ties and disowned his mother and daughter.
At this point, Hu Qiaoying also decided not to say a good word for Lin Zhengqing. I just think that the cute little baby who was babbling now has turned into such a selfish and vicious person, and my heart is filled with regret.
Zhuang Yinrong had already begun to sympathize with Lin Siwei's life experience. She took Lin Siwei's hand and said, "Good girl, you look like a good child at first sight. Grandma has suffered too much in her life, so good girl must be good to grandma."
"Yes!" Lin Siwei nodded heavily, "Now life is getting better, and policies have also improved. You can also come back to reunite with grandma. Grandma will no longer endure hardship. The days to come will be sweet, and grandma and I will be sweet together."
Hu Qiaoyue endured the pain . Unable to help himself, Lin Siwei's originally indifferent mood was suddenly warmed by Lin Siwei's. He covered his mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled, "Brother and sister-in-law, you see, Siwei is such a good coaxer. He coaxes me so well." Happy."
"Children who have suffered, know how to cherish." Hu Qiaoying said to Zhuang Yinrong, "You can take the gift we prepared for Qiaoyue."
"Yes." Zhuang Yinrong turned around and took it out. Several boxes.
A gray old-fashioned cashmere shawl. Lin Siwei could tell at a glance that it had the logo of a luxury brand. It could be said that he had never seen it here.
"Qiaoyue, this is for you. As soon as I saw you, I knew I had made the right purchase. It suits your temperament."
He took out another Rolex watch, a women's model, with a delicate style and low-key luxury. .
"Siwei, dear girl, this is for you. I said I would buy you a set of diamond jewelry, but your grandfather said no. Siwei must be a thoughtful child. I heard he wants to start a career. He chose the watch for you. , It really suits you
very well." Lin Siwei was really impressed, these two old people really put their heart into preparing the gifts. Grandma is suitable for such a warm and soft cashmere shawl. In the winter bedroom, basking in the sun from the window, let the sun and the shawl warm her together.
And she does need a watch. Time was so precious to her. It wasn't that she hadn't thought about buying a watch, but she just didn't think she had enough money, so she didn't buy one.
Hu Qiaoyue said angrily: "Why spend so much money to buy such an expensive thing? She is still a child."
Lin Siwei knew clearly in his heart that the two old men bought such expensive watches for themselves, firstly because of their own vision, and secondly because they were grateful to Lin Siwei for being with him sincerely. Hu Qiaoyue.
She took the watch, half genuine, half pretending, showing excitement: "Wow, it's so high-end, Rolex, and it's a limited edition!"
This is the most correct reaction to receiving a gift.
Don't be afraid of being too exaggerated. The more exaggerated you are, the more the other person will like it and the more they will feel that the gift you gave is right.
Just like Ding Hanwen's reaction when he heard the history of Jinling just now, the more exaggerated it is, the prouder the Jinling people are.
This is called giving emotional value.
As expected, Hu Qiaoying and Zhuang Yinrong were even happier. They took a few more items, including necklaces, handbags, wallets, and bracelets, all of which were high-end goods.
Originally these were prepared for Lin Zhengqing's family, but now that Hu Qiaoyue has made it clear that they have severed the relationship, Hu Qiaoying also feels that there is no need to take any more care of this nephew.
Hu Qiaoyue asked them to keep it so that she could use it too. However, the old couple said that the lives of their two children were better than their own, and they had no shortage of these things. After all, Lin Siwei accepted a necklace and an LV handbag.
Finally, Zhuang Yinrong solemnly took out a mahogany box. Inside was a pair of jade bracelets, which were green and green with excellent water quality.
Hu Qiaoyue was immediately moved.
This was the dowry given by her mother when she married into the Hu family.
"Mom reminded me again and again before she died that if I see you in the future, I must pass these bracelets to you."
"I'll do it." Hu Qiaoying stepped forward, took her sister's hand, and put the two jade bracelets on her.
Even at this age, Hu Qiaoyue's skin is still extremely white, making the bracelet look even more emerald green. It's just that she was thin, and her wrists were so thin that it was pitiful. Hu Qiaoying couldn't help but choke up a little.
"Mom, I gave the bracelet to Qiaoyue. Qiaoyue is fine now. Your soul in heaven can rest in peace."
Then they clasped their hands and closed their eyes together with Hu Qiaoyue, praying silently.
"Our Hu family used to have many treasures." Zhuang Yinrong whispered to Lin Siwei, "I know they are all gone now, and there is only half of the house left."
Lin Siwei nodded: "There is also a daughter's box for grandma. A carved wardrobe. Everything else should be gone."
Hu Qiaoying opened her eyes and said, "It's better to have people still there."
"But..." He changed the topic, "The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the city contacted me before and talked about redressing my case and implementing the policy. They said they would wait for us to come back to negotiate."
Hu Qiaoyue said: "Our previous house has been It was divided into many small compartments and housed dozens of families with hundreds of people. Even if the policy was implemented, it would be very difficult. As for the items confiscated back then, it is said that there was a list, but I don’t know if it is complete. "
Hu Qiaoying still said the same thing: "As long as everything is fine. I want to see these things, and it's just a thought about the Hu family back then."
He looked at Zhuang Yinrong and solemnly said: "Your sister-in-law and I have long After discussing it, we want to leave these things in Jinling to you."
Hu Qiaoying was shocked and blurted out: "How can this be done?"
"We took a lot of these when we went out. "Zhuang Yinrong said, "But you and Siwei, one old and the other young, will be useful in many places in the future. You can't always squeeze into half a room, leaving your brother and I separated by the Pacific Ocean. It's not settled."
Hu Qiaoyue thought for a moment, but she still felt that something was wrong, but she did not refuse to her brother and sister-in-law, and said, "Let's not talk about it yet. It is not clear yet whether or how much can be returned. But yes. I have to ask my brother and sister-in-law for something."
"What's the matter?"
"If Lin Zhengqing knows that you are coming back, he will definitely try his best to come to you. If you are embarrassed, just say it's my fault.
" Got it." Hu Qiaoying said, "I will deal with it. He shouldn't be..."
"Very well, I understand him. In short, don't listen to any of his rhetoric. He doesn't deserve any good intentions. He doesn't deserve it, either."
Hu Qiaoying and Zhuang Yinrong looked at each other again, finally feeling how deeply this unscrupulous nephew had hurt them.
After hearing the voice, Hu Xingzhi and Ding Hanwen finally packed up and came to knock on the door.
Seeing that several elderly people were not tired at all, they also lamented that the reunion after decades was really radiant.
So Hu Xingzhi suggested that he simply go for a walk on Yangchuan Road.
Ding Hanwen's eyes flickered with excitement: "Really? Can I go to the place where my grandparents grew up?"
"I can go, but it has changed a lot. I'm afraid your grandparents won't recognize it anymore." Hu Qiaoyue said with a smile.
Hearing that they were going out, translator Xiao Li came over immediately and said that the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office had left a van for them, which would be with them these days and could be used at any time.
Hu Qiaoying laughed and said: "I would like to take the bus to Jinling, but I don't have a chance."
Only Lin Siwei was clear-minded. After all, this is still the early 1980s. You are the only ones who have stayed abroad for decades. Especially Ding Hanwen, who was born and raised here and looks like a foreigner. How can you be allowed to leave casually?
For personal safety, national security, and other reasons, we have to "protect" you.
Jinling Hotel is actually very close to Yangchuan Road, which is the old town of Jinling. It can be reached by car in just a few minutes.
Along the way, Hu Qiaoying and Zhuang Yinrong kept recognizing the place.
"This was the former Daesung Department Store. Now it's the First Department Store. It's still the same building, but the brand has been changed."
"Cake dumpling shop. This sesame cake is the most delicious and fragrant. Oh my, I smell it. It smells good."
Xiao Li, who was indeed smart, immediately asked the driver to stop the car, got off the car and went to the cake shop to buy a large bag of sesame cakes, which were still warm and looked like they were freshly baked.
Hu Qiaoying took a sip, tears filled her eyes, and she excitedly said to Zhuang Yinrong: "It still tastes like when I was a child!"