Qin Shuhan shouted.
"No need, no need, I'll lend a hand to everyone."
Qin Shuhan shook his head, and then he and the others got busy.
"Uncle, please keep these two packs of cigarettes."
Before anyone knew it, Song Lan took out two packs of cigarettes from her bag and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, quickly stuffed them into Cui Huguo's hand.
The cigarette box was small, and held tightly in Cui Huguo's large hand, so it was barely visible to others.
"What are you doing...?"
Cui Huguo frowned.
“I didn’t mean anything by it. It’s just that my father-in-law has always been in poor health. If he ever needs to contact his family urgently while he’s in our forest farm, please arrange for someone to go down the mountain to Shisong Village and ask for Song Qinghui.”
Pointing to Song Qinghui, Song Lan continued, "Song Qinghui is my second brother's name."
Cui Huguo: "Wouldn't it be more convenient to find you?"
Song Lan: "I don't live in the village. I work at Hongxing Machinery Factory. I only go back to the village once every two weeks at most. Besides work, I also have to take care of my husband and several of my brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law."
By deliberately exaggerating her family's situation, Song Lan had a little trick up her sleeve, but she had no other choice. She thought that if she could gain some sympathy, it would be beneficial to her father-in-law, Qin Shuhan.
"Red Star Machinery Factory? Which department do you work in?"
Cui Huguo suddenly asked.
Song Lan responded: "I was originally a nurse at the staff hospital, and I was recently seconded to the factory's security department."
"Are you sure this isn't a joke?"
Cui Huguo's expression was solemn, and his tone sounded very unpleasant.
"There's a saying, 'I'm like a brick, I'll go wherever I'm needed,' right, Uncle? Don't let my skinny appearance fool you, I'm not only strong, but I'm also quite skilled in martial arts!"
Upon hearing this, Cui Huguo raised an eyebrow, his eyes clearly showing disbelief.
"Uncle doesn't believe me? How about I show you a trick right here?"
Although she was verbally consulting the other party, Song Lan's actions were anything but slow. She casually found an open space, first practicing a set of fist techniques, then picked up a tree branch and began performing a sword routine.
In the original world, Song Lan not only cultivated the family's inherited spear technique, but also learned exquisite swordsmanship.
To put it simply, Song Lan can master almost any of the eighteen martial arts techniques with ease!
At first, Cui Huguo didn't take Song Lan's words seriously, but when he saw Song Lan actually perform a set of boxing techniques with great skill and power, causing the fallen leaves on the ground to fly into the air, he was involuntarily shocked. At the same time, his deep eyes were filled with admiration.
Before long, not only Cui Huguo was watching intently, but everyone else present, including Qin Shuhan and Song Qinghui, also turned their gazes toward Song Lan, their eyes filled with amazement.
They didn't understand any boxing or swordsmanship, but that didn't diminish their appreciation and understanding of Song Lan—she was amazing! She was definitely no ordinary girl!
After finishing a set of sword techniques with fluid grace, Song Lan asked Cui Huguo, "Uncle, how did I do?" She was actually intentionally showing off her skills in front of him. She could not only see it, but also sense it—they were the same kind of people.
Okay, to put it simply, the other person, like her, came from a military background, and for them, the strong are admired to the core!
Of course, she didn't want the other person to admire her in any way; she just wanted the person in front of her to know that they shared the same spiritual beliefs.
For example, Song Lan intentionally mentioned working in the factory's security department.
For example, demonstrating martial arts and swordsmanship on the spot is also intentional.
This would shorten the distance in terms of "spiritual belief," allowing the other party to truly take her previous requests to heart.
—Upon discovering that Qin Shuhan was in trouble, he thought of what she needed and realized that she shared the same spirit and belief in protecting the country as he did. Therefore, he decided to help Qin Shuhan or go down the mountain to Shisong Village to inform Song Qinghui.
Here I have to say, Song Lan really goes to great lengths for her husband's family!
We urge the younger ones to study hard and make progress every day, and prevent the older ones from having accidents in the forest farm.
"You're great!"
Cui Huguo said sincerely.
Song Lan smiled, speaking with grace and composure: "I learned a little bit from my elders when I was young, and I may have gotten a little carried away just now. Please don't laugh at me, Uncle."
Cui Huguo: "You're quite modest, girl. Now I believe that even if you're on temporary assignment, you're absolutely capable of handling the work in the security department."
He once braved gunfire to defend his country, and now he is just like a young girl, protecting the property of the nation and its people. In short, he is doing it all for the country and its people!
Composing himself, Cui Huguo saw that everyone else was busy with their work again. He said to Song Lan, "Take these two packs of cigarettes back. As for the matter you asked me to do, I will keep it in mind."
Without giving Song Lan a chance to refuse, he shoved the cigarette back into her hand: "Work hard at your post, consider this your way of repaying me."
The factory's security department plays a crucial role. As long as the young woman works diligently, it's no big deal for him to keep an eye on the safety of her family.
"Lanlan, how could you..."
At lunchtime, on their way back to the forest farm, Qin Shuhan and Song Lan walked together, his mind filled with questions.
"Dad, I learned it from my grandfather. When I was little, I would go to visit him during every holiday. I not only learned some traditional Chinese medicine, but also some exercises to strengthen my body."
Conversing with intelligent people is undoubtedly easy. Sure enough, even before Qin Shuhan finished asking his question, Song Lan understood his meaning and gave him the answer he wanted.
"So that's how it is."
Qin Shuhan nodded to indicate that he understood, and then asked, "You still haven't told me why you came here?"
Song Lan: "Dad, don't overthink what I'm about to say."
Qin Shuhan hummed in agreement and said, "Go on."
“I was transferred from the main factory to work at this branch factory recently. When I came here, I brought my second younger brother and a few others with me. Now, my second younger brother is in the first year of high school at the town middle school near the Hongxing Machinery Factory, my second younger sister is in the second year of junior high school, and my younger brother and sister are attending kindergarten in the staff and family residential area.”
Song Lan didn't mention Qin Yanzheng, so as not to worry her father-in-law.
Qin Shuhan: "Working here at the branch factory is good too." Smaller places have less trouble and are more suitable for a stable life. Thinking this, Qin Shuhan looked at Song Lan with sincere eyes: "Thank you for your hard work!"
Shaking her head slightly, Song Lan smiled and said, "I am the eldest sister-in-law. Besides, my second brother and the others are all grown up, so I don't need to worry about them."
"Dad can see that you are much more mature and composed than before. This change is brought to you by life. Don't lie to Dad. If I still can't see through anything at my age, then I've lived all these years in vain."
Qin Shuhan said gently, "Don't tire yourself out. If there's any chores around the house, just ask Boyan and the others to do them. If they don't listen, just write to Dad and I'll give them a good scolding in my reply."
Song Lan: "Speaking of letters, my second brother and the others wrote to you this time. I'll show them to you when we get to Dad's place."
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