Lin Ying always thought that the extended car she had worked so hard to make would never be needed. Two years later, on this day in 1975, Lin Ying received a phone call.
A phone call forced her to go to Shanghai.
Lin Rong's mother passed away from lung cancer last year. Lin Rong got into an argument with someone in the countryside and was stabbed, the knife piercing her heart. She died on the spot.
Lin Huaiyu is now seriously ill and hospitalized.
It was a neighbor who, seeing how pitiful Lin Huaiyu's family was, used their connections to get Lin Ying's contact information.
Lin Ying thought Lin Huaiyu was going to die. She couldn't tell her grandfather about it, so she had to go back herself.
They set off again, this time without Tiger and the others, but Lin Ying was now taking care of Niu Niu's daughter, an adorable little white tiger.
This is Niu Niu's second baby. When she gave birth, Xiao Bai was too weak and almost didn't survive, so Lin Ying took care of her. Later, Niu Niu naturally handed Xiao Bai over to her.
Of course, this wasn't the reason Lin Ying insisted on driving; rather, it was because trains these days are slower than cars. This is because not only do passengers have to reverse, but trains also travel at a slower speed.
It would probably take her more than ten days to get to Haishi from where she lives. It's not that the journey itself is long, but rather the time spent transferring and waiting. Besides, it's so dangerous outside; taking a bus is much more convenient.
Of course, that doesn't mean driving isn't dangerous. Driving can be chaotic these days, especially with the possibility of encountering troublemakers blocking the road. However, Lin Ying isn't afraid of a direct confrontation; she's only afraid that her child might get lost during a moment of carelessness.
In the car, at least the space inside belonged to their family, no matter what.
Of course, before heading to Haishi, Lin Ying, as before, asked the children for their opinions. They wanted to stay at home or come with her.
Needless to say, they all had to go along.
Haoyu's grades were naturally fine. Lin Ying looked at Shuanzi, who immediately promised, "I'll have my older brother tutor me on the way, and I'll try my best to improve by the time of the exam!"
What else did Lin Ying say after hearing that?
After learning that Haoyu was very smart, especially in his studies, Lin Ying began to think about the future education of her child.
Lin Ying deeply understands that every child is a unique individual with their own strengths and unlimited potential, and they should not be treated differently simply because of their grades. While Haoyu's talent in learning is certainly gratifying, Shuanzi also has his own efforts and perseverance. His positive attitude and desire for progress are equally worthy of respect and encouragement.
Therefore, she has never had high expectations for her child's grades; she only asks that he pass the exams.
Since Shuanzi said that his grades wouldn't fall behind, Lin Ying naturally stopped dwelling on it.
"In that case, we'll set off tomorrow morning and will be gone for about a month. You'll need to prepare your own clothes. By the way, it's June now, and the weather in Haishi is hotter than here. You can refer to the weather here in August each year when preparing your clothes."
After saying that, the children happily went to prepare their things.
Lin Ying did not tell them the purpose of her trip to Haishi.
In fact, Lin Ying was even in the mood to redesign the car's interior layout in light of the Lin family's current predicament. To put it bluntly, she showed absolutely no sadness.
It had been four years since Lin Ying last saw Lin Huaiyu. Back then, she felt a slight stirring in her heart for him. Later, Lin Ying went to see her grandfather.
She saw that her grandfather was now doing what he loved, and his spirits were even better than before when he was at the forest farm.
Grandpa told her, "Sometimes, you live your whole life and still don't know what you really want. You just live for the sake of living. I lived for your great-grandmother, for the Lin family clinic, for your father and for you."
Only now does Grandpa realize what he truly wants—you can call him selfish, I suppose. Now, he doesn't want the troubles at home; he's focused solely on his research. Grandpa is truly happy now.
Lin Ying recalled her grandfather's words, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Since her grandfather had let go of the past and chosen the life he wanted, why should she continue to be troubled by the Lin family's troubles? Looking at the slightly outdated layout of the car, she decided to take advantage of this long trip to renovate it and make everyone more comfortable during the journey.
Lin Ying was brainstorming new ideas for the car's interior layout.
Haoyu and Shuanzi are both grown up now, and Lin Ying plans that the boys should sleep independently in the extended van at night. Plus, with the weather getting warmer outside, they can just lay a blanket in the van and sleep there, which will reduce the amount of luggage they need to carry.
Therefore, Lin Ying eliminated all the compartments in the car and began to make real plans.
Aside from the driver's seat, the vehicle's cabin is 2.5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, making expansion impossible now. Besides, with three boys sleeping in the extended cabin, it's not impossible for her and Er Ya to sleep here.
Lin Ying divided the car's interior in two, using one half as a kitchen and bathroom, and the other half as seats and a bed.
Lin Ying finally installed a seat in the front cockpit. This way, there will be a seat for the child in the front.
The bed in the back was converted into a bunk bed. Lin Ying made the upper bunk very safe; it would be perfectly fine for Er Ya to sleep there. Lin Ying converted the lower bunk into three chairs, one in front of the other. The chairs could be laid flat to form a bed. Moreover, they could be extended outwards at night, so that an adult like her wouldn't feel too cramped.
When driving, the bedding is placed on Er Ya's bed, and the small railing on top is closed so it won't fall off.
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