Chapter 34: Still haven't caught up with him
The old man of the Lin family came back and asked Lin Shuwan to go back.
I heard that after the political turmoil that year, the Lin family was almost implicated and imprisoned, and old lady Lin died of excessive worry. If it weren't for the help of a noble person, the Lin family would not have the status it has today.
At that time, Mr. Lin applied for early retirement on the grounds of retirement, which was regarded as an excuse for compromise between the two parties.
He has been out of the center of power for so many years and has been living out his retirement in the south, but in fact he is also under surveillance.
The reason I came back this year was naturally not to see Lin Shuwan, but to celebrate the birthday of an old friend.
On Friday, Lin Shuwan drove back to the Lin family after work.
The car belongs to Lin Mucheng. He originally wanted to buy one for her, but Lin Shuwan didn't agree. Anyway, Lin Mucheng has so many cars, so he can just give her any one.
"Book late?"
A slightly old voice sounded, and an elderly man was sitting in the small pavilion. He was over seventy years old, with gray hair, and his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Lin Ruohai.
When he saw Lin Shuwan's face, the old man became more certain. There was a kindness in his eyes that seemed to transcend time. He walked slowly towards him with a cane.
"Shu Wan, it's really Shu Wan."
"Grandpa." Lin Shuwan called in a low voice.
The only person of this age here should be Mr. Lin.
Old Lin nodded, and looked at Lin Shuwan from head to toe with a loving gaze. He patted her shoulder with some trembling, and there was a glint in his eyes.
Lin Shuwan helped Mr. Lin into the house.
She was actually a little curious, as Mr. Lin acted as if he had seen her before.
I came to the Lin family when I was eighteen years old. Old Lin was still in the south. Could it be even longer ago?
So the Lin family knew about her existence a long time ago, but never came to find her?
Lin Shuwan walked into the room with doubts. When Lin Yuyao saw her, her originally happy face immediately frowned and her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.
"What are you doing here?! Didn't you leave the Lin family with dignity? What? Can't make it out there anymore?"
Elder Lin raised his eyelids and said in a steady tone, "Yaoyao, why are you talking to Shuwan? You are all family."
"Grandpa, why are you siding with her? Who is she family? She is just an illegitimate daughter. What qualifications does she have to enter our family?"
Elder Lin looked at Lin Ruohai deeply, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness, "Shuwan is the daughter of the Lin family. There's no such thing as illegitimate or not. You're the same age as Shuwan, so learn to be as calm as her."
Lin Yuyao looked dissatisfied, but she didn't dare to disobey Lin Lao. She muttered and complained, "What's so good about her!"
"Okay, grandpa finally comes back once. Yaoyao, be obedient and don't make grandpa angry." Lin Ruohai has been feeling a little guilty since just now.
The nanny prepared a table full of dishes. The six members of the Lin family ate in silence, with the only sound of cutlery colliding in the restaurant.
However, Mr. Lin would ask Lin Shuwan some questions from time to time and seemed to be very concerned about her life, which made Lin Yuyao's face turn black with anger.
"Cheng——" Elder Lin stopped talking in time and changed his address. "Are your adoptive parents in good health?"
Lin Shuwan put down his chopsticks and answered seriously, "They are in good health and there is no major problem. Thank you for your concern."
Lin Yuyao said with disdain, "What problems can a country boy have? He's in good health."
"Yaoyao!" Lin Ruohai stopped him and looked up to see the expression on Old Lin's face.
After dinner, Lin Shuwan left without staying for too long. Old Lin saw her out and told her to come and spend more time with him during these few days when she had nothing to do.
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Fu family.
Commander Fu and his wife finally had a vacation together and called their son back for a reunion dinner.
Commander Fu is a man of great build, with deep wrinkles on his face. His many years of military career have made him awe-inspiring and dignified.
Mrs. Fu standing aside looked a little smaller, but her aura was no less than Commander Fu's.
As a national diplomat, he faces challenges from international journalists all year round. His eyes are gentle but firm, and his gentleness hides a sharp edge.
Commander Fu endured it again and again during the meal, and finally asked his son in a very calm tone, "Do you have a girlfriend? Why don't you bring her back to meet you?"
"Aci has a girlfriend?!" Mrs. Fu's eyes lit up, she was extremely surprised. "How strange! Who is she?"
Fu Yanci ate his meal without even looking up. "Why don't you two gossip about this? Go to the radio station."
Commander Fu had deep wrinkles between his brows and usually had a serious face, but at this moment he was thinking about his son's lifelong affairs and his thoughts were scattered.
"It was Shuo Yu who called last time. You didn't secretly give birth to a grandson for me, did you?"
Mrs. Fu was startled, losing her composure in front of the camera. "Ah! You prodigal son, how could you be so irresponsible to a girl? No, I have to prepare the betrothal gifts and propose tomorrow!"
Fu Yanci leaned lazily in his chair, looking unruly.
He would know when he came back for dinner, and with his father's gossipy nature, he would definitely ask him about it.
Fu Yanci: "I know you are bold in leading your troops, but there is no need to be so bold."
What does this have to do with anything?
Madam Fu was relieved. "Is this really happening?"
"Not really." Fu Yanci's face was grim. "I haven't caught her yet."
"That's right." Mrs. Fu nodded in understanding and exchanged glances with her husband. "I was wondering why any girl would like someone with Ah Ci's personality. It turns out that chasing after his wife is a recipe for disaster."
“........”
Fu Yanci grew up in such an environment. Others thought that Commander Fu and his wife must have very strict family education, but in fact, Fu Yanci's eccentric personality was completely inherited.
Therefore, the growing environment of being apart from each other did not cause Fu Yanci to have any character defects. He was still a child who grew up in an iron wall of love.
Commander Fu saw his son's feelings for the first time, and he enthusiastically gave him some advice, "Be more enthusiastic towards the girl, send her good morning and good night frequently, and if that doesn't work, perform a set of military boxing in front of her to show your masculine charm."
"......." Fu Yanci looked at his mother, "Is this how my dad caught up with you? Then you have really unique tastes."
Mrs. Fu was speechless. "If you want your son to be single for life, just say so!"
The family joked around for a while, but Fu Yanci kept his mouth shut, and the two elders of the Fu family respected him and didn't ask any further questions.
This time, Fu Yanci was called back with a mission. "Mr. Zhou's birthday is coming soon. You should pick out a suitable gift for him."
Fu Yanci didn't like that kind of occasion. "Why don't you go? Isn't your vacation over yet?"
"My wife and I finally get together. What could be more important than our reunion? So you go in my place." Commander Fu made the arrangements very clear.
Fu Yanci rolled his eyes, he was already used to this.
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Lin family study.
Old Lin looked at Lin Ruohai with a sinister gaze, which made him feel guilty.
"You didn't tell me that Shuwan came back as an illegitimate daughter."
Lin Ruohai's eyes dodged, "I'm afraid Yaoyao will be sad. She definitely won't be able to accept it."
"She can't accept it?" Elder Lin raised his voice, "Don't forget, Shuwan is our family's lifeline!"
"If Shuwan knew the truth, do you think she would still help the Lin family? I'm doing this for the good of the Lin family."
Old Lin stopped talking, and the atmosphere in the study became tense. After a while, he sighed, and in an instant, his hunched body seemed to bend even more.
"Ruohai, is it really right for us to do this?"
"For the Lin family, this is the only way. Didn't you agree to it at the beginning?" Lin Ruohai had a bitter face and a determined look in his eyes.
"In that case, let Shuwan never know the truth. Even if she is an illegitimate daughter, she is still a member of the Lin family." A hint of determination flashed across Old Lin's somewhat turbid eyes.
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