novelraw Chapter 442 "How can someone be so pretentious?"
Chapter 442 "How can someone be so pretentious?"
Chapter 442 "How can someone be so pretentious?"
The Lin family held an ancestral worship ceremony to announce to everyone that the Lin family of Haicheng has returned!
After the ancestral worship ceremony, the threshold of the Lin family's house was almost worn out by people walking on it.
There were former friends of the Lin family, people who had betrayed the Lin family during their time of crisis and profited from their misfortune, and others who came to inquire about information...
The Lin family ancestral home, which had been quiet for more than a decade, has been revitalized and is bustling with activity.
Lin Fu carefully selected and received several friends and familiar younger relatives.
One of them was the son of his old friend, Fu Miao.
Lin Fu was also saddened to learn from Fu Miao that his old friend had passed away.
Looking at his nephew's aged face, he sighed softly.
“…Child, you have suffered.”
When Fu Miao, now a grandfather, heard Uncle Lin's words, tears streamed down his tired, numb eyes, and he cried like a child.
In front of Lin Fu, wasn't he just a child?
Once he had calmed down, Lin Fu patted his nephew on the shoulder and said, "Your father is gone, but I am still here. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, come to me, and I will help you if I can."
The person who came was in trouble.
Fu Miao rubbed his fingers nervously and said, "Uncle Lin, I..."
So many years of hardship are enough to break a person's spine. He is no longer the young master whom his father painstakingly taught and his mother doted on. Now, he is just a poor man whose back has been hunched over by life.
"Have you encountered difficulties?" Lin Fu looked at his nephew with a tolerant gaze.
"What can't you tell me?"
Looking at the weariness on his old friend's son's face, he felt a pang of sadness.
"It's about money, isn't it? That's nothing, how much do you need?"
Lin Fu felt that no matter how many fish he gave his nephew, it was not as good as giving him a fishing rod.
He then asked, "What kind of work are you doing now? Who else is in your family?!"
There was nothing to hide from the person who came to borrow money.
He told his tolerant elders everything about his past.
"...During those years, my father and I were sent to Heilongjiang Province. The following year, I got married."
“My wife was unlucky; she passed away early, leaving behind a son. I raised my son alone until he came of age and I helped him get married. But our happiness was short-lived; my son also had a bad fate, drowning less than two years after his marriage. My daughter-in-law abandoned the child and left. My grandson also suffered; he was born with health problems, and we later learned he had congenital heart disease. I knew that bringing him to a big city was the only way for him to survive, so I came here. It was by chance that I learned you had returned from the port city…”
He's been so tired these past few years, he wanted to see old friends and borrow some money.
His grandson's health was failing, and the doctor said he needed surgery as soon as possible. He had no other choice!
After hearing his nephew's nonchalant words, Lin Fu felt a sinking feeling in his heart, unable to describe what he was feeling.
While feeling regretful, I have the utmost respect for my father's wisdom and brilliance.
His father had told him he had to leave as soon as possible, and although he agreed, he didn't take it seriously. He never expected that listening to his father would save the Lin family.
"Where do you live?" Lin Fu asked his nephew.
Looking weary and worn, Fu Miao pursed his lips. "...Slums."
Lin Fu didn't say anything like, "The child is sick, how can he live in a shantytown? Why don't they eat meat porridge?"
He said, "There are plenty of rooms in the house, so you can move in. As for the child's illness, don't worry too much. I'll help you find a doctor, the best doctor. Old Fu's bloodline will be fine."
Fu Miao had suffered so much these past years. When he heard that Lin Fu was willing to lend him a hand, the man, who was half-buried, couldn't hold back his tears, and his shoulders trembled.
He stood up and bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Uncle Lin."
Lin Fu stood up, took Fu Miao's elbow, and pulled him down to sit.
“Your father and I are brothers who would never betray each other. He even took a bullet to protect me back then. And you are the boy I watched grow up. Why are you being so polite?”
"Since I have the ability to help, I can't just watch you suffer. Stay here and we'll talk about the future later."
As he spoke, he gave Lind a look.
Lin De understood immediately and went with Fu Miao to the shantytown to pick up Fu's only grandson and return to the Lin family's ancestral home.
It was the first time the Fu family's grandson had come to such a luxurious house. He was so overwhelmed by the sights that he didn't know where to look.
"Grandpa, what are we doing here?"
Before Fu Miao could speak, Lin De smiled kindly and said, "From now on, you and your grandfather will live here. Once you're better, we'll send you to school."
He had a very good impression of the Fu family. If it weren't for Young Master Fu's protection, his young master would have almost lost half his life.
Now that he has the opportunity to repay their kindness, even if the young master doesn't say anything, he will treat this grandmother and grandson well.
The boy, thin but with delicate and handsome features, caught my eye.
His face, which couldn't hold its fat, was full of anticipation.
Can I go to school?
Fu Miao almost choked on his tears and said, "Yes! Once you're better, you can do whatever you want."
The child's eyes were fixed intently.
He wants to go to university, earn lots and lots of money after graduation, and give his grandfather a big house, new clothes, and support him in his old age.
The fact that the Fu family grandfather and grandson had moved into the Lin family's ancestral home was known to everyone watching the Lin family.
Later, some of the people who had wronged the Lin family during their time of crisis came to their door, trying to slip through the cracks, take the opportunity to repair their relationship with the Lin family, or perhaps gain some advantage.
Lin Fu was a shrewd old man; before he even arrived, he had already thoroughly investigated what had happened back then.
A generous reward will inspire courage.
He knew who had said anything sarcastic about the Lin family.
Trying to get away with it? You're just asking for trouble.
Without Lin Fu giving any instructions, Lin De knew what to do. With a wave of his hand, he told the bodyguards to throw or beat the person out.
How they do it depends entirely on what seeds they sow.
Neglecting personal morality will inevitably lead to negative consequences; this is a truth that all adults understand.
Lin Zhao watched as his grandfather effortlessly brought the Lin family into the public eye with a series of punches, and he was filled with admiration.
"Zhaozhao, don't learn from your grandfather." Zhang Yun looked at her granddaughter's bright eyes and, afraid that she would be led astray, whispered, "No merchant is honest, and your grandfather's heart is black too. Good Zhaozhao, don't learn from him."
"Grandpa is really amazing." Lin Zhao said with admiration.
“He’s definitely capable. If he weren’t, he wouldn’t have been able to protect the Lin family and build such a large empire.” Zhang Yun affirmed the old man’s capabilities, then changed the subject and said, “Those people who do business, especially those who have very large businesses, are not simple. They are as cunning as a hornet’s nest. They can sell you out and you’ll still have to count the money for them. You have to be careful when you encounter such people.”
Lin Zhao's eyes flickered slightly. "The circle that Grandma mentioned is so far removed from me. There are so many people in our family, surely no one would dare to cheat me, right?"
Zhang Yun was taken aback, then laughed, "That's not wrong. Not to mention your grandfather and your uncle, even your father can protect you."
Xiao Jiu was a black sesame dumpling since he was little. Even at a young age, he could boss his peers around. At home, it was always his older brothers who caused trouble, while he was the pure white jasmine flower.
He rarely got angry, but when he did, he was terrifying. None of his older brothers dared to provoke him, which spoiled his younger brother, Xiao Jiu, so much so that he didn't know the immensity of the world.
Thinking of Xiao Jiu when he was young, and then looking at her youngest son's calm and composed demeanor now, a mix of emotions welled up in Zhang Yun's heart.
Lin Zhao asked, "Grandma, when will my uncle and the others arrive?"
“There are still many things left to deal with in Hong Kong. It will probably take another month or two before we can come back.” Zhang Yun’s voice was gentle and warm, and she looked at her granddaughter with loving eyes. “Do you want to go back to the capital?” Lin Zhao nodded. “Yes, I’ve been in Haicheng for too long. Yao Bao will miss me.”
Zhang Yun looked at her, a smile appearing on her face, which, despite its wrinkles, still had smooth skin.
Is it only Yaobao? I don't think so.
It's normal for young couples who have a good relationship to want to be together all the time; I can understand that.
"Go back if you want. Grandma will definitely call you when your uncle and the others arrive, and then you can come over. How do you plan to get back?"
Lin Zhao's lips unconsciously curled up. "I want to drive back myself."
The car that Lin Yu gave to Lin Zhao arrived. It was black, had a high chassis, and looked super cool. Lin Zhao liked it at first sight and couldn't wait to drive it.
However, her parents were worried and wouldn't let her go.
Zhang Yun was unaware of this; she was simply surprised, "You can drive?"
“Yes, yes, your driving skills are pretty good. Your grandson-in-law taught me, and I later took lessons myself and I have a license.” Lin Zhao’s eyes were serious.
"Grandma, I want to drive back," she said sweetly.
Driving is tiring, but it's not as boring as taking a train. You can stop whenever you want and see the sights along the way—what a wonderful life experience!
Zhang Yun dotes on her granddaughter. Her granddaughter has never asked her for anything before, so how could she refuse her when she does?
"You can drive back if you want, but be careful on the road."
"By the way, isn't your second brother going to the capital? If you go with him, you'll have company."
Since her granddaughter is a girl, the grandmother naturally wouldn't feel completely at ease; someone had to accompany her.
If she hadn't known that Zhaozhao didn't like being followed, she would have arranged for several bodyguards to escort her back.
With Zhang Yun making the decision, Lin Heling and Song Xiwei had no choice but to agree to let Zhao Zhao drive back. The couple watched Lin Zhao drive and saw that she drove very steadily, so they were relieved.
"You even used your grandma to pressure me now, you're very cunning," Lin Heling said to Lin Zhao.
A spark of intelligence flashed in Lin Zhao's eyes. "You're my dad, so I have to listen to what you say. Grandma is Dad's mom, so you have to listen to what she says. Of course I'm going to find Grandma."
The legendary special bond between grandparents and grandchildren is truly real, hahaha.
“I’m not very cunning. Grandma says Dad is much more cunning. He’s been a sly child since he was little, and he can easily fool any child older than you.”
Lin Heling was taken aback, clearly not expecting her mother to tell Zhaozhao even these things.
He smiled helplessly.
"I can't argue with you."
Song Xiwei smiled as she watched the father and daughter bickering.
Lin Fu and Zhang Yun were very grateful to Song Xiwei when they learned that their youngest daughter-in-law was Xiao Jiu's savior and had taken good care of their son in previous years.
After getting to know her, they realized she was a straightforward person with no complicated thoughts. This personality suited the elderly couple's tastes very well, and since they were both interested, they quickly became a close-knit family.
With neither of her parents-in-law being domineering or meddlesome, Song Xiwei and Lin Heling lived very comfortably in their ancestral home.
……
Lin Zhao's first road trip experience: before she left, Lin Desai gave her a cloth bag full of things she might need on the road.
There were seasoning packets, a sharp dagger, a flashlight, and even band-aids; the preparations were incredibly comprehensive.
"Grandpa De..."
Lind smiled gently, his eyes no longer bright, but still containing a certain power.
"Take it with you, just in case you don't need it."
Lin Zhao hugged the cloth bag. "Thank you, Grandpa De."
"No need to thank me. I've prepared things for your second brother before when he was driving." Lin De waved his hand dismissively.
He couldn't stay idle, so he stayed at the Lin family's ancestral home as a housekeeper.
He doesn't need to do any work; he has plenty of people at his disposal, and all he needs to do is issue instructions.
Under his arrangement, everything proceeded smoothly.
Lin Zhao started the car and drove away, a bright smile on her face.
She drove smoothly, and Lin Shisheng, sitting in the passenger seat, said, "Your driving skills are good; you don't need me at all."
Lin Zhao was very pleased with the praise.
Lin Shisheng continued, "Drive slowly, I'm going to take a nap. Call me if you get tired."
"..." Lin Zhao glanced at him sideways, then quickly looked away. "Did you steal chickens from the neighbor's house last night?"
Lin Shisheng choked, opened his eyes, looked at his sister with a depressed expression, and then closed his eyes again.
"Such a pretty girl, why does she talk so sarcastically? She's like a hedgehog, not cute at all."
Lin Zhao smiled and said, "I don't care whether others love me or not."
Lin Shisheng raised his hand and pinched his philtrum.
"Zhao Zhao, your brother will choke to death because of you sooner or later."
Lin Zhao drove steadily and said unhurriedly, "It's not that bad, Second Brother, you're overthinking it. I have a car now, I don't need you to buy me one. Stop being so busy, enjoy life too. You can't earn all the money in the world. Spend your time taking my Second Sister-in-law, Xuanxuan, and Zhengzheng out to see the world. What's so great about work?"
Lin Shisheng rubbed his aching temples and said, "So many people in the factory need to eat, I can't slack off. Zhao Zhao, you've read the newspaper too. Factories are opening one after another these days. I'm afraid if I don't work hard, the factory will be eliminated."
The pressure of running a business is immense, especially when you're responsible for the livelihoods of hundreds of people; there's never a moment's rest.
Lin Zhao's lips twitched.
What are you pretending for? The whole country knows your factory has no shortage of orders. How can someone be so deserving of a beating!
However, being a factory manager must also bring other pressures.
Lin Zhao thought uncertainly, she had never experienced this kind of hardship, so she didn't know.
"If Second Brother is confused, why not go and learn from Grandpa?"
“Your factory is nothing but a small business in Grandpa’s eyes. If he knew that you’ve made yourself mentally unstable because of a factory, he would definitely laugh at you.”
Lin Shisheng was not discouraged; on the contrary, he felt that what Zhaozhao said made a lot of sense.
"It's time to go and learn from their experience."
Perhaps his grandfather could help him. Those problems that he finds difficult, his grandfather must have encountered before, so wouldn't that solve the problem easily?
"Zhaozhao, you're truly my brilliant strategist," Lin Shisheng exclaimed, praising her immediately.
Lin Zhao's lips twitched. "You're really something else. This doesn't require any brainpower. Second brother, you're too caught up in the situation to see it clearly. You'll figure it out sooner or later. Don't try to flatter me like that, I'm not buying it!"
Watching his younger sister drive, Lin Shisheng felt it was very kind to his eyes, and praised her, "Zhaozhao, the way you drive is different from usual."
"What's different?" Lin Zhao asked curiously.
“It’s different everywhere, very handsome.” Lin Shisheng used his limited vocabulary to describe that feeling.
Her younger sister's jet-black curly hair was held in place by a bright yellow headband, and she wore large earrings. Her face, with its superior bone structure, was fully exposed, giving her a very Hong Kong style look. She held the steering wheel with both hands and stared straight ahead. This was the first time Lin Shisheng had seen his younger sister like this, and he was quite amazed.
"I gladly accept your praise, Second Brother. You have good taste. I also think I'm both cool and beautiful." Lin Zhao raised her chin slightly, looking confident.
Lin Shisheng laughed heartily.
I wonder what my brother-in-law's reaction will be when he sees Zhao Zhao like this; he can't wait to see her.
(End of this chapter)