novelraw Chapter 437 "Was I removed from the household registration book?"
Chapter 437 "Was I removed from the household registration book?"
Chapter 437 "Was I removed from the household registration book?"
Lin Yu looked at Lin Zhao in surprise, stared at her for a few moments, and then started to laugh, "I can tell."
These words were a response to her son, Xiao Jiu.
He then said to Lin Zhao, "We can talk about fashion sometime. I can even design a few outfits for you. Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm a fashion designer, a fairly well-known one. My designs are quite popular, you should like them."
Lin Zhao smiled and said generously, "Okay."
To be honest, my great-aunt is indeed my great-aunt; she's adorned with jewels, radiates light, and smells wonderful.
The image of the pretty, kind-hearted girl her father described has come to life.
She was very tall, probably over 1.7 meters, and when she walked... Lin Zhao couldn't find a suitable adjective, but she was very cool and beautiful. Her body proportions were amazing, with a short upper body and long lower body, making her legs look especially long. She was so beautiful that she caught everyone's eye.
It's hard to imagine that this is an elder who is several years older than her father.
Are all members of the Lin family really that good at maintaining their appearance?
Lin Zhao was shocked, her eyes shining as she looked at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu noticed her gaze, a slight smile playing on her lips, and introduced her fiancé to her nephew's family, "This is my fiancé, Cen Yan, a businessman."
Cen Yan nodded to Lin Heling's family and gave Lin Zhao a gift, saying, "You came suddenly, and I didn't know what you liked, so I didn't prepare a gift. Please accept this money and buy some things you need. I'll make up for the gift another day."
Lin Zhao accepted it generously, smiling as she said, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Since they're already engaged, there shouldn't be any problem with changing their address directly.
Cen Yan paused slightly upon hearing this form of address.
Find a partner from a higher generation, and you'll be a generation older than them.
Fortunately, he was mentally prepared and calmly nodded, "Mm."
Lin Yu smiled and asked her fiancé to book a restaurant, as she needed to ask Lin Heling some questions privately.
Cen Yan glanced at Lin Yu, said nothing, and turned to leave.
As soon as he left, Lin Zhao tactfully said, "I'm going to the yard to play with the dog."
Only Lin Heling and his wife, along with Lin Yulin and De, remained in the living room.
Lin Zhao didn't know what the four of them said, nor did she ask.
That's what people with big hearts are like.
She's very open-minded now. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and the elders in the family are even more so. They're so much older than her, they know what they're doing, and she doesn't need to worry about them.
Lin Zhao applied sunscreen again, lay down on the chair to sunbathe, and her beautiful dog lay beside her.
The family's nanny would occasionally refill her tea.
A gentle breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of flowers, and Lin Zhao was so comfortable that she almost fell asleep.
At that moment, the big dog at her feet opened its eyes and ran towards the door.
It barked happily.
Lin Zhao opened her eyes.
Lin Shisheng arrived with his wife.
"How come such a busy person has time to come over?" Lin Zhao sat up a little straighter.
Hearing his sister's sarcastic remarks, Lin Shisheng bent down slightly, stretched out his arm, and rubbed Lin Zhao's head a few times.
"Who taught you to talk so harshly? Even the busiest person has time to go home."
Lin Zhao slapped her second brother's sneaky hand, but Lin Shisheng reacted quickly, pulling it back and laughing loudly, "You missed!"
Lin Zhao couldn't help but glare at him, "So childish."
"If your subordinates knew you looked like this, let's see if they'd respect you."
Lin Shisheng sat down to the side and poured himself a cup of tea. "Why wouldn't I be satisfied? I'm their bread and butter. How could I be dissatisfied? Don't worry, your brother's position as boss is very secure."
Tao Tao hadn't seen her beloved dog all day and was adoring him, so she was playing with him.
She had no children of her own, only two daughters, Lin Xuan and Lin Zheng. The two girls went to university, and fearing that his daughter-in-law would be bored, Lin Shisheng bought a little Samoyed. Tao Tao raised this dog with great care, treating it like her own child and cherishing it very much.
I even consulted Lin Zhao about how she raised the big yellow dog, Amber, and asked if puppies could drink milk powder...
Lin Zhao ignored her second brother's words and simply asked, "When will you be able to afford a car, second brother? I want one."
Her tone was tinged with envy, "My great-aunt has one, and I think I need one too. It's so convenient to go out and run errands."
This is hedonism.
Lin Shisheng answered in his heart.
"Grandma?" he asked, his face full of confusion.
Who is this?
Lin Zhao then remembered that her second brother and the others didn't know that the Lin family from Hong Kong had returned. A guilty look flashed in her eyes. She cleared her throat and said, "You know that Dad's father and aunt, our grandpa and great-aunt are in Hong Kong, right?"
Lin Shisheng stared at her silently for a while before speaking, "When did you find out?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao knew that her second brother probably didn't know...
She cleared her throat again, cautiously glancing at Lin Shisheng's face, and touched the tip of her nose, saying, "It hasn't been long, it's not important."
"The important thing is that my great-aunt is back and is talking to my parents inside."
One "surprise" after another, and with so much information, Lin Shisheng felt overwhelmed for the first time.
"...They've already arrived?" He pointed towards the living room.
Lin Zhao nodded. "Yeah, I haven't been here long."
Lin Shisheng glanced at his sister and said with a forced smile, "Were my older brother and I removed from the household registration? How do you know everything?"
"You still dare to talk back!" Lin Zhao immediately turned the tables, leaving her second brother with no way to back down. "I don't have anything serious to do, I just like to hang around Mom and Dad all the time. Of course they'll tell me what's going on. But you guys are all so busy, what are Mom and Dad supposed to do? Call you specifically to tell them what's going on? Do you think Mom and Dad have the time or inclination for that? Does Dad even think about you? Does Mom even have the time or inclination for that?"
"..."
nothing.
Were they adopted?
Lin Shih-sheng's response was silence.
His eyes were also staring blankly.
So it's his fault?!
Seeing this, Tao Tao suppressed a laugh.
She patted the big dog's head, a smile playing on her lips. "Your dad's confused again, isn't that cute?"
The beautiful Samoyed seemed to understand and barked once.
After Lin Heling and the others finished speaking, they came out of the courtyard.
Lin Yu was taken aback when she saw Lin Shisheng, then turned to look at Xiao Jiu, waiting for him to introduce her.
"Whose son is this?"
Lin Heling replied, "Second brother, Lin Shisheng."
He then said to his son, "This is your great-aunt. Greet her. If you want to expand your business, go to your great-aunt if you have any problems. She can solve everything for you, and your path will be smooth."
Lin Heling was deeply influenced by his father's teachings, and in his mind, it was a father's duty to pave the way for his son.
Lin Shisheng looked at the young aunt, his lips twitched slightly, and called out, "Aunt."
"Yes!" Lin Yu replied with a smile.
"I came suddenly and didn't prepare a gift for you. I'll make it up to you another day."
Before Lin Shisheng could speak, she continued, "I heard you opened a factory. When will you take me to see it?"
Lin Shisheng, unaware of the immense good fortune that had befallen him, politely replied, "Sure, whatever your schedule."
He told her the location of the factory and waited for his aunt, whose seniority was ridiculously high, to come and inspect it.
Lin Shisheng then introduced his beloved wife to Lin Yu. "Grandma, this is my wife, Tao Tao."
Tao Tao is beautiful and has a refreshing and eye-catching charm. The pretty peach blossoms look moist and clean.
Lin Yu had a good impression of her and nodded with a smile, "Shisheng has good taste."
Lin Zhao and others knew the truth about the two being together.
No, it's because Tao Tao has good taste. Shi Sheng (Second Brother) is blind. If the girl hadn't pursued him so hard, the two might not have gotten together.
"That's right." Lin Shisheng put his arm around his wife's shoulder and smiled smugly.
Lin Yu liked his personality quite a bit, and was about to say something when a car horn beeped at the door.
"Cen Yan is here, let's go."
At this moment, Cen Yan entered the room, saw everyone was there, and said loudly, "Everyone's here. The car has arrived. Shall we set off now?"
Lin Yu spoke up, "Let's go."
The group set off and had a reunion dinner at the most luxurious hotel in Haicheng, which wasn't exactly a family reunion.
That evening, back at the hotel, Lin Yu approached Yun Jia and tried to make a phone call to Gangcheng.
They contacted Lin Fu.
"Have you seen Dad and Xiao Jiu?" This was the first question Lin Fu asked when he received the call from the mainland.
Lin Yu told the truth, and Lin Fu's eyes immediately turned red. He had never expected his father to pass away.
My father was in excellent health, without even the slightest ailment, and he also had the Lin family's ancestral health preservation methods. He could have easily lived past a hundred years old, so how could he have passed away?!
He pressed for details and learned the reason.
At that moment, veins bulged on the forehead of the Lin family patriarch.
Lin Fu, who was very good at maintaining his composure, almost exploded on the spot.
Upon learning that his enemy was still alive, even holding a high position, and occupying his ancestral home without returning it, he crushed a vase beside him with one hand, cutting his fingers and dripping bright red blood onto the ground. He felt no pain, only a roaring rage, wishing he could fly over immediately and snap his enemy's neck.
"I'll be back today." Lin Fu took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger. Only those who knew him well could hear the gritted teeth in his voice.
"Where's Xiao Jiu? Is he alright?" he continued, a hint of worry barely perceptible in his eyes, afraid of hearing more bad news.
Lin Yu quickly said, "Xiao Jiu is fine."
This is the only thing that can comfort the Lin family.
Lin Fu's brows relaxed, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved. "That's good."
"Xiao Jiu got married early and has four sons. She also gave birth to a lovely granddaughter for you, her name is Lin Zhao. She is a very beautiful girl, looks like your sister-in-law, and has a good personality. She is very generous and open-minded. She is also a college student at the Capital University. You and your sister-in-law will definitely like her when you meet her."
"Big brother, don't blame me for not reminding you, bring a gift when you come."
"By the way, Zhao Zhao likes pretty clothes and jewelry."
Lin Yu said everything that needed to be said in one go.
Upon hearing that he had a granddaughter, Lin Fu's deep eyes suddenly lit up, and he couldn't help but want to go back as quickly as possible.
Just as I hung up the phone, a graceful lady approached.
She looked at her husband, who was standing there in a daze, with a curious expression. "Why are you standing here? What happened?"
Lin Fu snapped out of his daze and said to his wife, "I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
Zhang Yun frowned, hesitated for a moment, and said, "...It's bad, isn't it?"
“My father has been gone for many years, and we will never see him again,” Lin Fu said.
Zhang Yun's face was full of surprise, then pain appeared on her face, "How could this be?! Wasn't Ade with Father, and there were so many other people with him, how could Father..."
As she spoke, tears began to flow.
She was an orphan adopted by Old Master Lin. With the support of the Lin family, she studied and learned to read and write. She grew up with Lin Fu and they naturally became husband and wife.
For Zhang Yun, Old Master Lin was not only a father but also a benefactor. She always respected him and listened to this kind old man. She never imagined that their parting would end without her ever seeing him again.
Zhang Yun wept uncontrollably, overwhelmed with grief.
Lin Fu patted his wife's shoulder and changed the subject, saying, "It's too late to be sad now. The most important thing is to avenge Dad. The enemy is still alive. There's no time to be sad. I plan to go back today."
He knew his younger sister's temper; she couldn't help herself. Once she knew the truth, she would definitely take revenge immediately. He was afraid that if he arrived too late, he wouldn't be able to witness his enemy pay a bloody price.
Zhang Yun is the matriarch of the Lin family. She has a strong enough mind. According to her husband, her father-in-law was murdered.
She immediately suppressed her pain, and without asking any questions, said, "Okay, I'll go and make the arrangements right away."
Lin Fu was worried about his wife's health and feared that she would be too heartbroken, so he couldn't wait to tell her the good news that their youngest son was still alive.
"Ah Yun, Yu Yu has seen Xiao Jiu."
Zhang Yun turned around abruptly, staring blankly at her husband, her well-maintained face a mixture of surprise, shock, and disbelief...
"Xiao Jiu...?"
"Xiao Jiu is still alive?! Is he alright?" She walked quickly towards her husband and grabbed Lin Fu's sleeve.
“He’s alive. Xiao Jiu is alive and well, he’s fine. If you’re worried, you can take him for a check-up later,” Lin Fu said hurriedly.
Zhang Yun was both crying and laughing.
"The happiest thing in the world is to lose something and get it back! My little Jiu, God has been kind to me!"
But why couldn't they have been more generous and given her a few more years to take care of her father?
Zhang Yun was both surprised and distressed. She made several phone calls to her children and grandchildren at home and quickly arranged things.
That day, together with Lin Fu, they boarded a cruise ship back to the mainland.
People in Haicheng, far away, were unaware of these things.
Lin Yu's attitude was very clear: if the Lin family ancestral home could not be restored, there would be no discussion of investment.
The investment promotion department reported the matter up the chain of command, eventually recovering a large amount of confiscated property from the Lin family…
The Lin family ancestral home is the first thing to be addressed.
After taking it back, dismantle what needs to be dismantled and repair what needs to be repaired, making sure the Lin family is satisfied.
This whole mess was originally caused by an internal traitor within the organization, and they are simply trying to rectify the situation, which is exactly what they should be doing.
Many of the Lin family's houses were returned, and those that were not returned were replaced with houses of equal value.
Lin Yu handed over this portion of the assets to Lin Heling.
“These are all yours. This is… Father’s wish. He’s most worried about you. You can arrange them as you see fit.”
As for them, they brought 80% of their wealth with them when they went to the port city. Over the years, their money has multiplied, and now none of them are short of money.
Lin Heling knew his family's situation, so he didn't refuse and divided the property on the spot.
Give Lin Zhao five of the best sets, and distribute the rest among her sons.
Lin Zhao was so overwhelmed by this fortune that she cried out, "Dad!!"
Only her biological father would treat her this well, sob sob.
Lin Heling patted her daughter's head and said, "With these houses, you shouldn't have to worry for the rest of your life."
"Mmm, I don't have to worry anymore, Dad gave me so much!" Lin Zhao's eyes sparkled. Houses in Haicheng are incredibly expensive. Her father gave her huge villas in prime locations, which she wouldn't be able to buy even if she had the money later.
She must be the happiest little girl in the world, even though the house was smashed against her.
Lin Yu looked at Zhao Zhao's starry eyes and was amused by her appearance. "You like hoarding houses, huh?"
"Hmm." Lin Zhao glanced at the property deeds without looking up.
Lin Yule said, "This is enough. When your grandfather comes back, he can give you even more. Just ask him for whatever you want, and he can even buy you an airplane!"
She knew all too well that her elder brother, like her father, loved daughters. In Hong Kong, he often complained that Lin Duan was incompetent and couldn't give him a granddaughter!
(End of this chapter)