Chapter 233 Night Talk, Unpaid Favors
Even though Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu consciously lowered their voices, Lin Siqiao upstairs still heard some noise.
She looked up at the family photo on the table. Lu Jianchuan in the photo was probably in his early 20s.
Lin Siqiao still remembers what she said when she first saw this photo.
It is said that this man's aura is too cold, and it is probably difficult for ordinary people to open up to him.
Who would have thought that such a man, who seemed cold on the outside but warm on the inside, would win her heart without her realizing it.
Otherwise, why would I suffer from insomnia in the middle of the night?
However, they were not the only ones suffering from insomnia. After returning home, Lu's mother also sensed something was wrong.
If the crisis was really resolved, why would my father-in-law have such an expression?
And when they left, the expression on mother-in-law's face made it clear that she wanted to settle the score with old man.
"Boqian, you said your son..."
"Don't let your imagination run wild. Your son is not a fool."
"He has been in the army for so many years, he has the ability to protect himself."
Father Lu spoke slowly, without stopping his hands as he continued to press his wife's shoulder blades.
Seeing that Mother Lu kept her eyelids down and didn't speak, Father Lu guessed what she was thinking without asking.
"Are you wondering why Dad kept it a secret?"
Mother Lu nodded and was about to say yes, but Father Lu looked at her and said it very bluntly.
"You're so impatient. If Dad tells you, you might buy a ticket and go south tomorrow."
“…”
Mother Lu was hit on the spot, but she was very stubborn. She couldn't go to the South China Sea just because she wanted to.
"How is that possible! Am I the kind of person who can't keep calm?"
Father Lu thought to himself, don’t you know whether you are me or not?
However, there was no need for him to discuss these things with his wife so late at night, otherwise she might not even be allowed to get into bed later.
"I know you can keep your composure, but Siqiao is here too, what do you want Dad to say?"
"My son has been going on missions as if it were a daily routine in the past ten years."
"We are used to it, but Siqiao has never seen such a scene before."
"It's New Year's Day. Aren't you just trying to make people worry by saying this?"
"If she knew, how would she celebrate the New Year?"
"You said it yourself. The child has lost a lot of weight when he came back this time."
Mother Lu nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, "Yes, it hurts me just watching it."
"Fortunately, Dad didn't say anything, otherwise Siqiao really wouldn't be able to celebrate this New Year."
Seeing that his wife did not dwell on this matter, Father Lu felt relieved.
"Wife, if you are free tomorrow, go out and buy something for Siqiao and bring it with you. Don't be impolite."
"Do you even need to tell me that?"
Mother Lu rubbed her temples. Everything had been prepared long ago.
But she found that Siqiao seemed to like the pickled pork with preserved vegetables that she made.
Mother Lu plans to go out and buy some pickled meat for her tomorrow.
"Go to sleep..."
Father Lu smiled awkwardly and turned off the lights. Neither the couple spoke any more, but they were both worried and didn't sleep well that night.
…
After breakfast the next day, Lin Siqiao went out with the gifts he had prepared for his master and Director Zhong.
When Mr. Zhao heard the knock on the door and came out to see Lin Siqiao, his expression was obviously happy and excited, but his mouth was as hard as ever.
"Girl, when did you come back?"
"Just arrived yesterday."
After the master and disciple chatted for a while, Lin Siqiao took out a brocade box from his bag and handed it over respectfully with both hands.
The last time she came back, her master generously gave her a bamboo flute made of warm jade.
This was the master's gift, and Lin Siqiao had no choice but to accept it, but she always kept it in her heart.
Later, she accidentally discovered a Qianlong period enamel and gold-painted flower and bird pattern snuff bottle in a second-hand goods market in Beijing.
Lin Siqiao had studied at his master's house for a period of time and knew that his master had a hobby in this area, so he bought it without thinking.
"Master, this is a New Year gift I specially prepared for you."
Mr. Zhao waved his hand and said, "Girl, why are you going through all this false formalities?"
Lin Siqiao didn't say anything, but opened the brocade box in front of Mr. Zhao.
"Master, please take a look first to see if you like it or not?"
“…”
Mr. Zhao was silent for a moment. This was not just a hobby for him, he was really researching it.
The moment the box was opened, Mr. Zhao knew that this snuff bottle was of great origin.
It's not about the money, but its artistic value.
"Master, if you really don't like it, then I will..."
"Just what!"
Elder Zhao pointed his finger unhappily, "Seeing Master get humiliated, you're very proud of it, right? Humph, you little girl..."
Lin Siqiao smiled, closed the brocade box, and solemnly handed it to Mr. Zhao.
"Master, I am very happy that you like my kindness."
Mr. Zhao didn't say anything else. He accepted the things, but when Lin Siqiao was leaving, he also stuffed a box in front of him.
The portion is strangely heavy.
“Master…”
“Bang!”
Before Lin Siqiao could finish her words, Mr. Zhao closed the gate from the inside, not giving her any chance to refuse.
Lin Siqiao shook his head helplessly and then opened the box.
When he saw what was inside, Lin Siqiao was so shocked that he was speechless.
Inside the box are several pieces of uncut jade. A closer look reveals that these are not the common glass or ice types.
It is obvious that the water content of these pieces of jade is fuller and richer, and no impurities can be seen with the naked eye.
Moreover, it has excellent luster, the jade is warm and feels as smooth as silk.
Lin Siqiao was extremely surprised. Could it be that this was the extremely rare species of dragon stone that appeared on the market in later generations?
“…”
Lin Siqiao looked towards the courtyard with a complicated expression. His master was fond of these things, so how could he not know the value of these pieces of jade?
But he still gave it to himself.
Lin Siqiao now doesn’t know how to return the gift, because after all the giving, it seems like she is the one who gets the benefit in the end.
Lin Siqiao now has some understanding of Mr. Zhao's character. He will never take back what he has given.
"Master, I'm leaving now. You must take good care of your body."
"I'll come back to see you after the New Year."
Lin Siqiao sighed and put the box into the space. She felt that she had not repaid the "debt of favor".
Half an hour later, Lin Siqiao arrived at the Friendship Store.
Knowing that Director Zhong was out on business, Lin Siqiao felt regretful and could only ask the security department to help deliver the gift.
After finishing all these, it was already past ten o'clock in the morning and Lin Siqiao was walking aimlessly along the Bund.
The Bund in Shanghai in the 1980s seemed to have thought of something and she glanced across the river.
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