Compared to them, Commander Lin was practically a local. After years of poverty, these past two years, while not exactly wealthy, he'd finally been able to eat his fill, have warm winter clothes, and be self-sufficient in food. At the end of the year, they'd slaughter a pig and distribute meat and grain. Life was infinitely better than before; he could practically laugh in his dreams. He simply couldn't understand Lu Zhaodi's thought process at all.
"Everyone says that being poor is glorious, but in reality, people still need to eat and drink. Our life now is much better than some families in the county town, aren't we satisfied?"
"Hey, commander, didn't you hear what they said? All she cares about is her family and her younger brother, who's a scholar and can't work in the fields. It's not that she's dissatisfied; she's just spoiled rotten. She thinks she can go back and starve without a care in the world."
Commander Lin shook his head.
"How foolish!"
"What scholar can't work in the fields? We're a bunch of roughnecks, and we can all sit in classrooms and attend classes, so what else can't we do?"
"Hehe! That's why you can be a regimental commander, but they can't. Your vision and mindset are just different."
Suddenly struck by a mouthful of bewitching potion, Commander Lin shook his head and quickly took several steps back.
"Wait, wait, what are you two up to now? I don't want this sugar-coated bullet!"
Simplely, she grabbed Qin Qinghuai's arm and laughed uncontrollably.
"We're not doing anything, Commander. I'm telling you the truth. Do you have to react like this?"
Commander Lin hesitated.
"Really? Although you guys always do good things, for some reason, it always ends up falling on me. You guys are really giving me a hard time, especially my sister-in-law. She always manages to cause a big problem. I always feel like my heart is on edge."
Qin Qinghuai was also at a loss for words,
"Commander, it really doesn't have to be that bad,"
"Wait, something's not right!"
Upon hearing Jian Dan's sudden outburst, Commander Lin froze completely.
"I'll tell you, I'll tell you, there's no such thing as a free lunch, it's all just a sugar-coated bullet."
How big is it this time?
Qin Qinghuai was also taken aback.
"What? Honey, is something really wrong?"
Simply rub your fingers together.
"There's something I've been thinking about, and I think I should tell you all so that you'll have a better understanding of what's going to happen next."
The two men exchanged a glance, and Commander Lin stopped his antics.
"What is it? Tell me!"
As soon as I entered the residential compound, it was too dark and there was no one on the road, so I quickly recounted the phone call I received earlier that day.
"In principle, this is a matter between the Su and Jian families, and I shouldn't bring it up to the regimental commander like this. But this matter came suddenly, and I didn't ask him in detail on the phone how he got the communications team's contact information. He said he was managing the industry these past few years, but given the situation in China, how has he managed it?"
It seems like they knew nothing about my situation for the past few years, and then suddenly they found out and came looking for me again. I always find it a bit strange.
They even said that no matter what news you hear, don't believe it. What do you think that means?
Commander Lin was completely bewildered.
"Can't you two go back and discuss this?"
Qin Qinghuai pondered for a few seconds,
"Honey, do you mean you're worried that someone might try to exert pressure or gather information from within the military, just like last time?"
He simply nodded.
"That's one aspect, but mainly I'm a bit lost. I really don't know who I should be wary of. Am I just supposed to wait for someone to come looking for me? I thought I'd tell you guys that after what happened last time, I'm not sure if anyone is trying to do anything with the military. If someone asks any questions, you'll have some information to keep in mind."
It was just a phone call, and there wasn't much useful information, so we couldn't come to any conclusions.
Commander Lin thought for a moment, then said decisively.
"Okay, I'll remember it. I'll have someone inquire about it tomorrow."
That evening, Qin Qinghuai still couldn't figure it out.
"Wife, what are you thinking?"
Even the simplest method is completely in the dark.
"I don't know, it was just too sudden. I have a memory of this person, but it's been too long, so I'm not sure about his voice. Also, I can't be sure if he's still my grandfather's man or if he has other intentions."
Do you really think anyone can keep the Lord's instructions for over twenty years without wavering?
"Are you doubting his authenticity?"
"No, it's not that. The person should be that person, and the feeling I get from him is that."
I just don't quite understand, and I can't quite believe it. Things aren't like they used to be; there were no more contracts of servitude these days. Especially with the situation these past few years, let alone managing a business, even buying and selling things is difficult. He's willing to risk his life to work for his master, and this master, the one who was kind to him, is long gone. No matter how I think about it, it just seems unbelievable.
Qin Qinghuai pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
"I do have a different opinion from you. Of course, I don't know the person, and I'm just stating the facts, not the person."
Such people, such loyalty, do exist. Some people, or rather, some families, have that kind of loyalty to serve their master's family for generations. Or, to take it a step further, you could say it's faith, a kind of obedience that comes from the very core of one's being.
They were proud to serve this family; it was an honor and an affirmation for them.
This person, what was his name again, Jian Zhong? I think there are two possibilities. One is, let's talk about a conspiracy theory: the Jian family does indeed have a fortune that rivals a country or even more. What the old man handed to him might be a clue, or something that only you can open, like the key to a treasure. He appeared at this time for this purpose, to find an opportunity to gain your trust, and then, when you open the treasure, seize the opportunity to take your place or directly take it.
How likely do you think that is?
A simple, story-like expression.
"I think you're telling a story."
Qin Qinghuai smiled and continued,
"The second possibility is, just as he said, that he is Grandpa's man, both twenty years ago and twenty years later. He is looking for you because he wants to hand over the family property to you, the young master."
A simple frown and a recollection...
"He did ask if he could meet the young master, but he was referring to the little one, and he seemed quite excited about it."
"What do I do now?"
He rubbed his head with a large hand.
What can I do? I'll just have to deal with it.
Since it was him who contacted you, he must have his own methods. Regardless of the possibility, the fact that he has been away from home for so many years and managed to get the phone to the communications unit without arousing suspicion elsewhere means he must have his own connections and some skills. Just pretend you don't know anything about it.
I'll talk to Dad tomorrow. Logically speaking, since he's an elder of the Jian family, even if Dad isn't home often, he should know. Maybe he can give us some clues.
"Is that possible? Then why did he skip Dad and come directly to me? He said his job meant he couldn't be home all the time, but since he was able to find out here, it wouldn't be hard for him to know that Dad is still alive. But he didn't mention it at all. Why is that?"
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