Lin Zhiyue hurried to the cowshed carrying a bag full of food.
Under the dim light, the cowshed was filled with a smell mixed with dampness and hay.
She immediately saw her grandparents and father working, and a bright smile instantly broke out on her face. She called out in a crisp voice, "Grandpa, grandma, and dad!" There was unconcealable joy in her voice.
Hearing the familiar voice, everyone turned their heads. Lin Lang was the first to react. He hurriedly stepped forward and took the food from Lin Zhiyue's hand. He said with a puzzled and concerned look on his face: "Girl, aren't you busy at the machinery factory? Why are you back so suddenly?"
Everyone else also stopped what they were doing and focused their eyes on Lin Zhiyue, their eyes full of curiosity and inquiry.
Lin Zhiyue couldn't suppress her inner excitement, her mouth raised high, her eyes sparkling, and she couldn't wait to say: "Grandpa, grandma, dad, I have super good news to tell you! You are all rehabilitated! Someone will be sent to pick you up in the next few days, and then we can go back to Kyoto together!"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned at first, and the expressions on their faces froze instantly, as if they had not reacted for a while.
Then, many emotions such as surprise, joy, and disbelief intertwined on their faces.
Grandma's hand unconsciously covered her mouth, and her eyes instantly became wet;
Grandpa's eyes widened, his lips trembling slightly, as if he wanted to say something but was at a loss for words;
Lin Lang's face was full of shock, and then turned into ecstasy. He held Lin Zhiyue's hand tightly, his voice trembling a little: "My daughter, are you serious? Can we really go back to Kyoto?"
Grandma's tears welled up in her eyes and slid down her wrinkled cheeks. She stretched out her hands tremblingly, hugged Lin Zhiyue tightly in her arms, and burst into tears: "Yueyue, is this true? We are not dreaming, are we? We have waited for so many years and finally waited for this day."
Lin Zhiyue patted her grandmother's back gently, her eyes reddened, and her voice choked with sobs: "Grandma, it's true. You don't have to suffer anymore."
Grandpa recovered and sighed heavily, his eyes slightly moist. He raised his rough hand and wiped the corners of his eyes: "Okay, okay, finally the day comes when the clouds and fog clear, I know that God will not treat us unfairly." His voice trembled slightly, full of emotion for surviving a disaster.
Lin Lang still held Lin Zhiyue's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that this happiness would be fleeting, and said excitedly: "My daughter, thanks to you, if it weren't for your hard work outside, we wouldn't have been able to wait for this day so soon."
Lin Zhiyue quickly shook her head: "Dad, this is not my credit alone. It was the higher-ups who found out the truth and cleared our name."
Mu Xuejun stared at Lin Zhiyue closely, his eyes full of inquiry and curiosity, and said slowly: "Girl, tell grandpa why we were suddenly rehabilitated? Did you do something remarkable?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone who was originally immersed in excitement and joy seemed to have pressed the pause button and was instantly pulled out of the excitement.
Everyone gathered around, their eyes all fell on Lin Zhiyue, and they pricked up their ears, ready to listen to her answer.
Lin Zhiyue gently tidied the hair beside her ears, her expression calm, and she spoke calmly: "It's what I mentioned to you before. I studied the navigation system and the engine. The navigation system is not easy to study, and it also involves computer technology. The people above felt that the conditions and security of the machinery factory were not perfect, and they were worried about my research here, so they wanted me to go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. I was worried about you guys still suffering here, how could I feel at ease? So I told them that you guys were still in the cowshed and I didn't want to go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Unexpectedly, they investigated your case and found out that you had no problem at all. Isn't this vindication for us?"
After listening to Lin Zhiyue's explanation, everyone suddenly understood.
Grandma walked up to her and touched her face distressedly: "My dear granddaughter, it turns out that it is you who have worked hard behind the scenes that have brought us to where we are today."
Grandpa also nodded continuously, his eyes full of satisfaction and pride: "Girl, good job, you didn't bring shame to our Lin family!"
Lin Lang patted Lin Zhiyue's shoulder vigorously, with a smile on his face: "You are worthy of being my daughter, you are really capable!"
The atmosphere in the bullpen became lively again, with joy and pride intertwined, and everyone's face was filled with happiness.
Lin Zhiyue looked at the smiles on her family members' faces, and her heart was filled with warmth. She smiled and greeted them, "Okay, grandpa and grandma, let's eat first. The food is almost cold after all the rush. Look, I brought you some wine. This wine is the fruit wine I brewed myself. It's delicious. You can try it."
As she spoke, she skillfully opened the wine jug and poured wine for the elders one by one.
Grandma took the wine glass, took a sip, and the wrinkles on her face were all smiling: "Oh, our Yueyue is still considerate. This fruit wine is sweet and delicious."
Grandpa picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and wiped his mouth happily: "Well, this wine is refreshing, the girl's cooking skills are really good!"
Lin Lang also smiled and nodded, took a big bite of food and put it into his mouth, saying with satisfaction: "The food my daughter cooks is delicious. I feel at ease and comfortable eating this meal today."
While eating, everyone started chatting with each other.
The dim cowshed was now filled with laughter and joy. The hot steam from the food and the aroma of the fruit wine intertwined together, exuding a long-lost warmth.
After eating and drinking, the warm yellow light cast soft circles of light in the cowshed, enveloping the family.
Lin Zhiyue sat together with her grandparents and father, sharing their experiences during this period.
Grandma held Lin Zhiyue's hand tightly, unwilling to let go, her eyes full of nostalgia;
Grandpa often smiled heartily, and the wrinkles on his face showed satisfaction;
Lin Lang listened attentively, occasionally interjecting a few words, his eyes full of pride for his daughter.
Before I knew it, it was late at night and the moonlight outside the window was pouring down like water.
Lin Zhiyue looked at the time. Although she was reluctant, she still stood up and said softly, "Grandpa, grandma, dad, it's getting late. I should go home. You should also go to bed early. In a few days, we can go back to Kyoto together."
Grandma held her hand and repeatedly reminded her: "Yueyue, be careful on the road, let your dad take you there."
Grandpa also stood up and patted her shoulder: "Girl, go back and have a good sleep."
Lin Lang walked to the door and shouted, "Daughter, let's go. Daddy will take you there!"
Lin Zhiyue turned around, waved to her family with a smile, then turned and walked into the night.
The moonlight stretched her shadow into a long shape. Along the way, her mind was filled with the smiling faces of her family, her heart was full of longing for her future life, and her steps became lighter and lighter as she walked towards home.
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