Chapter 199 Preparing to meet the old man
After Gao Bolin was brought into the Disciplinary Inspection Commission, he only said one sentence during the interrogation: "Whatever you find out is what it is."
Gao Bolin was then taken to the detention room in accordance with regulations. As for how long he would stay there, it depended on the situation.
This major case has come to an end. Gao Bolin's faction involved many officials, both big and small, and caused quite a stir from Jiangcheng to four provinces.
After matters in the four provinces were settled, Yang Guicheng and his subordinates rushed back to Jiangcheng overnight.
Lin Zhizhou called the little woman a few minutes ago and they were on their way back after dinner.
After finishing the call, he sat on the lounge chair, crossed his long legs, leaned back, and lit a cigarette that he hadn't smoked for several days.
The older generations of the Lin and Gao families had a close relationship, but he and Gao Bolin, two peers with a difference of nearly 20 years, had little contact, except for meeting a few times at banquets hosted by their elders.
Lin Zhizhou didn't have any feelings, but his grandfather was probably thinking... since he couldn't protect Gao Bolin, he probably wanted to do something for the Gao family.
As he was thinking this, the cigarette held between his fingers was already two-thirds burned before he had even taken two puffs when the sound of a car rumbled in front of the building.
The car had just stopped when Guo Tunan quickly opened the door and got out.
Seeing Lin Zhizhou sitting on a lounge chair and smoking with a relaxed expression, he walked over in two or three steps and took the cigarette from Lin Zhizhou's fingers.
He took two big puffs of it, his expression intoxicated as if he were taking drugs. "I haven't smoked this stuff in a long time. I miss it so much."
Lin Zhizhou stood up and handed over the cigarette box in his pocket: "Smoke as much as you want."
Guo Tunan handed cigarettes to his subordinates behind him. Shen Tinglan came over with a packed lunch box and said, "Oh, how could I forget to buy cigarettes for you?" She handed the lunch box to Lin Zhizhou and said, "I packed it for you. Are you hungry after not having dinner? Come on, eat. I'll go buy cigarettes for Guo Tunan and the others."
Guo Tunan, who was standing nearby smoking, took another deep drag, threw away the cigarette butt and stamped it out with his foot. He coughed twice and said, "Sister-in-law, we're leaving now. Don't waste that money. You won't be able to smoke when you return to the army."
Guo Tunan walked towards Lin Zhizhou again, rubbing his stomach with a look of fullness: "Brother Zhou, my sister-in-law treated us to a big meal. She is much more generous than you. I will do things for you in the future. Let my sister-in-law arrange the logistics for us."
Lin Zhizhou held Shen Tinglan's hand, his sharp brows filled with tenderness, and his voice was slow and gentle: "Your sister-in-law is more thoughtful than me."
The words were spoken to Guo Tunan, but his deep eyes were looking at Shen Tinglan.
Guo Tunan was completely upset, his face twisted with sourness as he said, "Brother Zhou, this is too... enough. We have to go back. We didn't mention business when we came out, so we can't delay too long."
"Then please drive slowly. Thank you so much for today."
Shen Tinglan sincerely thanked the group of people.
"Sister-in-law, why are you being so polite? Brother Zhou is gone. If you have anything to say, just let me know."
Lin Zhizhou nodded and watched Guo Tunan and his group leave.
The building returned to silence, and Shen Tinglan sighed, feeling a bit that the world is impermanent.
The person next to her hugged her tightly and asked: "Why are you sighing?"
She turned sideways and hugged the big boss' waist. "I just feel that this world is a bit complicated." Her eyes fell on the lunch box in his hand, and she regained her mind: "Hurry up and eat, you haven't even had dinner yet."
Lin Zhizhou hugged her tightly, his eyes softened, and he sighed softly: "The world is not complicated, it's the human heart that is complicated."
Gao Bolin is not without talent. With his political ability, it is only a matter of time before he sits in a high position.
Lin Zhizhou commented that he was too eager for quick success.
Shen Tinglan smiled and didn't say anything else. Everyone has their own destiny, so I won't comment.
Pulling the lunch box from Lin Zhizhou's hand, he opened it. The red oil at the bottom of the butter pot had solidified. His smile fell: "I can't eat it anymore."
"But it doesn't matter. How about we go to that hot pot restaurant we went to just now? The food is very good." She took his arm and they walked towards the car.
The big boss said softly, "As you say."
Shen Tinglan let go of his hand, opened the car door and got in the driver's seat: "By the way, where are Secretary Yang and the others? They haven't eaten yet, right? Call them along."
Lin Zhizhou leaned against the open car door, holding it with one hand, his eyes flickering: "They've gone back. We'll go back tomorrow and wait for them."
"Waiting for someone? Waiting for whom? Hey, get in the car quickly. I'll take you to dinner."
Lin Zhizhou didn't move. He'd been really busy lately. He hadn't explained the family situation to her last time he planned to. And tomorrow, the old man was coming to Cheng City, so they had to meet anyway. Thinking of this, the man's figure blocked the driver's seat.
He stretched out his long arms to hold her, and said in a steady voice: "The old man will come to Cheng City tomorrow, and there is only a month left before the inspection. I want to prepare the wedding in advance, and we will get married as soon as the inspection is over. What do you think?" He looked at her with narrow eyes, as if asking for her opinion, but the domineering look in his eyes did not allow her to refuse.
Shen Tinglan was holding the steering wheel, and was a little bit distracted by his sudden words.
But she soon realized that what made her nervous was not the marriage, but the old man that Lin Zhizhou mentioned, his grandfather.
She had heard others mention his family background before, but she had never really understood it in depth, so she didn't know how big it was.
She knew that her senior brother Fu Zheng worked as a security guard for Grandpa Lin, but the two of them never talked much about work. The last time Lin Zhiqiu brought it up, it was left unresolved.
Also, how come time flies so fast? She had previously planned to propose to Lin Zhizhou, and now she has to put it on the agenda, otherwise if the inspection team leaves early, she will have no time to propose.
Lin Zhizhou kept observing her reaction. He saw her thinking over and over again, with her brows tightening and loosening.
She looked up at Lin Zhizhou, a little nervous: "Is Grandpa Lin serious?"
The big boss felt soft-hearted when he saw her lack of confidence.
Without waiting for Lin Zhizhou to speak, Shen Tinglan encouraged herself and exhaled deeply: "An ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her parents-in-law sooner or later. Lin Zhizhou, I can do it."
After saying that, she cupped the man's face with both hands and leaned over to face him. Her eyes were round and the corners of her eyes were slightly upturned. "But right now, eating is the most important thing. Do you understand?"
They were very close, and her unique fragrance controlled his mind. His black eyes slowly dropped to her rosy red lips. He swallowed, raised his chin and was about to kiss her soft lips.
Shen Tinglan noticed his movements, pushed him away, and looked out with a guilty conscience: "This is the 4S Discipline Inspection Committee, please restrain yourself."
Lin Zhizhou smiled faintly and got into the car. "I have to explain the situation at home to you too."
"Oh? Let's talk about it while we eat."
"Can."
Fifteen minutes later, the two returned to the hot pot restaurant where they had just had dinner with Guo Tunan and others. The waiter still remembered her and welcomed her warmly.
Shen Tinglan was thinking about what he had just said, so he asked for a small private room so that they could talk.
The pot was bubbling and boiling, and Shen Tinglan was very considerate and boiled the vegetables and meat for him.
The dishes were almost finished, and she began to admire the leader's elegant eating style. She supported her chin with her hands, tilted her head, stared at Lin Zhizhou without blinking, and a silly smile appeared on her face.
"Why are you looking at me? Eat some more?" Lin Zhizhou picked up a piece of beef for her.
Shen Tinglan shook his head, smiled and said nothing.
Because the big boss in front of me is very beautiful.
Lin Zhizhou put down his chopsticks halfway through his meal and said, "Now let's talk about our family background."
Shen Tinglan still looked intoxicated, nodding mechanically: "Okay, you talk, I'll listen."
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