Chapter 261 Determining the Location
When Lin Jianye heard Lin Xiaoxia say that there was news about Lin Mei, he stood up excitedly at his desk.
He quickly said, "You guys really make me at a loss for words. No one has spoken to me these past few days, and I'm getting so anxious. Just wait, I'll come to your house right away."
Lin Xiaoxia said, "Dad, it won't take a while. Just come after get off work."
"I'll be there in a moment." After saying that, Lin Jianye hung up the phone.
Lin Xiaoxia quickly put the dirty clothes into the washing machine, packed up the things she brought back, and then went to the kitchen to steam all the seafood, so that they would not be out of freshness by the evening. She cooked them first and heated them up before dinner. Then she prepared some vegetables and meat, and steamed the rice. When everyone arrived in the evening, she could just stir-fry some vegetables and eat.
After everything was packed and changed into clean clothes, Lin Jianye arrived.
Lin Xiaoxia opened the door: "Dad, why are you here?"
Lin Jianye walked into the room with anger on his face: "You girl, you are really too opinionated. Your two brothers also listen to you. No one told me before. You went to Bincheng and then let your eldest brother and Jingshen tell me. You really are..."
Lin Jianye was so angry that he couldn't speak. He walked into the house, took off his shoes, and sat directly on the sofa without even wearing slippers.
Lin Xiaoxia previously thought that she was doing this for her parents' good and wanted to wait until there was some progress. Mainly because Huang Wanxia had been traumatized before and she was afraid that she couldn't bear it. She never expected to make her father so angry.
She stood opposite Lin Jianye: "Dad, I'm sorry, I was wrong. I was worried about you and mom, especially mom, who can't stand being stimulated, so I kept it a secret. Now that I have a clue, I want to tell you."
Lin Jianye lowered his head and wiped away a tear: "I'm not blaming you. I know you're doing this for your mother and me, but you're also a child. You've been through so much and finally came back. We haven't given anything to you. Now I have to make you worry about me and think about all this for us. Dad feels so bad. Do you understand how bad it is?"
Lin Xiaoxia couldn't help shedding tears. She really didn't think too much about it. She knew what her father was angry about. She squatted in front of Lin Jianye's knees and said, "Dad, I really am. Can't I keep things secret from you in the future? Let's go find my sister together."
Lin Jianye touched Lin Xiaoxia's hair and said, "Dad is sorry for you and Xiaoya."
Lin Xiaoxia leaned on Lin Jianye's knees: "Dad, this is not your fault. It's all Meng Qiuju and the others' fault. We don't need to punish ourselves with their mistakes. Let's look forward. Now that I'm back, Xiaoya will come back in the future. Then our family will be together happily."
Lin Jianye nodded: "Yes, I will definitely find Xiaoya back. No one in our family can be left behind."
Lin Xiaoxia stood up and poured Lin Jianye a glass of water: "Dad, drink some water, don't be sad, I have found a lot of clues. I didn't want you to run around with us before, and I also wanted you to stay at home to calm Mom. After all, you know her best. I'm really afraid that Mom won't be able to bear it if she knows something."
Lin Jianye sighed deeply. "I know. Hey, I used to do it for work and for the country. When your mother gave birth to you, the Beipozi Forest Farm caught fire. How could I let the country's property and the safety of the people be threatened? Ever since you were born, I've been on business trips all the time. Your mother has done everything alone. It's really not easy for her over the years. I spend too much time on work. I'm sorry for you and Xiaoya, and I'm sorry for your mother."
Lin Xiaoxia poured the water and handed it to Lin Jianye: "Dad, you have served the country and the people. This is our pride. We are proud to have a father like you. We don't blame you."
"Hurry up and tell Dad if there is any new clue about Xiaoya." Lin Jianye asked quickly after calming down.
At this time, someone knocked on the door. Lin Xiaoxia hurried over. Lin Xiao rushed in: "Xiaoxia, what's going on? What's the news?"
"Brother, let's talk inside." Lin Xiaoxia brought slippers to Lin Xiao and also brought a pair for Lin Jianye.
Before Lin Xiao sat down, Lin Rui knocked on the door and called out, "Xiao Xia, I'm your second brother."
Lin Xiaoxia opened the door: "Second brother, good news, please go into the house and calm down first."
Lin Rui was so impatient that he barely even took a breath after entering the house: "Hurry up and tell me, I came here right after receiving a call from my dad, why didn't you call me earlier?"
Lin Xiaoxia pulled Lin Rui to sit down and said, "We're all here, so let me tell you about the latest clue. I found information about the hometown of the man who adopted Xiaoya. It should be in Qingyan County. His name is Qin Gang, and he's a carpenter. His wife's nickname is Da Lanzi. Carpenter Qin is missing a section of his right index finger and is about forty-four or forty-five years old."
Hearing this, Lin Jianye stood up and said, "Then let's go there today. No, I have to call your mother first and tell her I'm going on a business trip. Then I have to go back and pack my luggage, otherwise she'll get suspicious."
Lin Xiaoxia said to Lin Jianye, "Dad, you haven't been on a business trip for years. If you suddenly say you are, my mom will be even more suspicious. Besides, you work in the same unit. How could she not know whether you are really on a business trip or just pretending?"
Lin Xiao said, "I'll go. I didn't go to Bincheng. I always felt that I wasn't up to the responsibility of being the eldest brother. I will definitely go this time."
Lin Rui said: "I'll go too."
Lin Xiaoxia looked at them and said, "See, this is why I didn't call you in advance to tell you about this. You were all so anxious to go. If I had called in advance, I probably wouldn't have seen you when I got back. It takes more than a day or two to find someone, so we have to discuss it."
Lin Jianye took a deep breath and said, "Ah, I'm really not as steady as a child. I really didn't know what was going on in my head for a moment. I was too excited and lost my composure. You all sit down and let's discuss this properly."
After everyone sat down, Lin Xiaoxia said, "Dad, big brother and second brother, do you still remember Jing Shen's jade mine? It's in Qingyan County. He has already called his partners and asked them to ask someone to inquire about it. I will rewrite these missing person notices at home in the next two days because the information has changed. I must get the latest one and print it out later. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time to go to a foreign place where I am unfamiliar with the place. On Saturday, when Jing Shen gets off work, we will go there with the new missing person notice. Now our friends are asking around and can call us immediately if they have any clues."
Lin Jianye nodded and said, "You're right. Sharpening the knife doesn't delay the chopping of wood. I'll leave the missing person notice to you. I'll go with you on Saturday. I'll tell your mother I want to go to the mine with you. Oh, and ask your second uncle to come along; he likes these things. If I tell you that, your mother will believe me."
Lin Xiaoxia said: "Mom and Second Aunt said a few days ago that they wanted to go out for a walk and travel. If they go out with them at that time, won't that be a revelation? Dad really shouldn't go this time. You stay at home to calm my mom. Jing Shen, my eldest brother and I will go. Second brother has asked for leave a few days ago, so don't ask for leave again. When we have news, we will call you. It's better for us to take turns going than to ask for leave together. What if we can't find a job in a few days? Will you all give up your jobs? I don't work and don't have these worries. Don't argue with me."
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