novelraw Chapter 463 "Daytime Summoning"
Chapter 463 "Daytime Summoning"
Chapter 463 "Daytime Summoning"
Lin Zhao and Gu Zhiheng sat down. It was still early, and many people had already arrived, with voices everywhere.
Friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time hugged and chatted.
Someone is engaging in social networking.
The scene was lively and bustling.
"A lot of people."
Gu Zhiheng nodded, "It's a rare grand event! I heard that tickets are hard to get. If it weren't for my dad's connections, we wouldn't have been able to get in."
“Your dad is capable.” Lin Zhao agreed. “In my heart, your dad is the most capable person in the world.”
"...Mom, did you only hear that one sentence?" Gu Zhiheng almost choked on a mouthful of dog food.
"No, you also said that tickets for the parade are hard to get. I heard you, and I can imagine it." The military parade has only been held a few times, and each one is highly anticipated. It attracts attention both domestically and internationally. It is a symbol of national strength and can also serve as a deterrent. People all over the country are eagerly waiting to see it live. How could tickets not be hard to get?
and.
This thing requires political vetting and background checks, and many people's applications to attend the ceremony were rejected in the first round.
Doesn't this prove her man's competence?
What's wrong with her praising her a few more times?!
Gu Zhiheng stood up, looked around, and said, "I wonder if I'll run into my older brother..."
“It’s difficult,” Lin Zhao replied. “There are so many people. Yu Bao is like a drop of water in the ocean or a grain of sand in the desert. The chances of encountering him are extremely slim.”
Gu Zhiheng shook his head. "Not necessarily, but I have a feeling I might run into him."
“You and your brother have a tacit understanding. If he appears around you, you can sense it. If he doesn’t pass by you, how can you find him?” Lin Zhao was still not optimistic. There were just too many people. It must be a great coincidence to see him in this situation.
Gu Zhiheng couldn't describe the mysterious feeling in his heart, so he didn't argue anymore.
At 10:00 AM, the military parade officially began.
After the cannon salute, the flag-raising ceremony begins.
Everyone stood up, and the scene immediately quieted down as tens of thousands of people sang the national anthem together.
The surging emotions churning within my chest almost overwhelmed me.
After it was over, the first thing Gu Zhiheng said to Lin Zhao was: "Mom, I want to do a lot of things that are good for the country. I want to see our country become strong and prosperous, and our nation thrive, so that future generations will no longer have to suffer."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhao was deeply moved.
She looked at her son and said gently, "Haven't you been doing this all along? What you've been doing is beneficial to the country. You've provided jobs for so many people, ensuring they have enough to eat and wear. You've already done a great job. While others haven't even thought about building schools and supporting national education, you've already taken action. I'm so proud of you."
Her son is very pure.
What a wonderful child, with such great love in his heart and never forgetting his roots.
Gu Zhiheng said, "I need to try harder."
He clenched his fists. "My abilities are limited. I need to stand higher so that I can benefit more people."
He had promised in his heart that he would help the 'Gu Zhiheng' in another world accumulate merit.
We must keep our word.
"It's already very good. You have to eat one bite at a time, don't you think?" Lin Zhao held her son's hand and patted the back of his hand.
"Mm," Gu Zhiheng replied.
As they were talking, they saw a group of people passing by. Their eyes met, and his eyes lit up. He said excitedly, "Mom, it's my brother. He's in the third row. Look!"
Lin Zhao looked in the direction he pointed and indeed saw Gu Zhiyu.
"It really is your brother." She smiled broadly, her eyes gleaming with pride. "He's so handsome, he stands out even among a bunch of good-looking guys. You four siblings really should thank me for finding you such a good-looking father. It's like the sum of its parts is greater than the sum of its parts, it's such a pleasing sight."
It's also excellent.
Gu Zhiheng stood up and waved to his brother with a proud look on his face. Gu Zhiyu was waiting for orders and did not turn around, but he could feel the joy of his family.
His emotions surged even more intensely.
How could I not be proud to be standing here!
……
The ceremony begins—
The neat formation, the soldiers' agile figures, and their fierce eyes... all of this stirred the hearts of people on the scene and those watching on television across the country.
The atmosphere reached its peak as the fighter jets circled in the air.
Lin Zhao and Gu Zhiheng knew that one of the planes was piloted by Gu Zhiyu. The mother and son stood up, looked up, and smiled broadly.
"How rare!" Lin Zhao thought to herself. This was the only way she could see Yu Bao working.
Gu Zhiyao came to the scene under the guise of work to do some auxiliary work, which was a good opportunity.
She has a generous and cheerful personality, and she completes the tasks assigned by her superiors perfectly. Gu Zhiyao has excellent mental fortitude, as if she can handle any big situation. The radio station's leaders nodded in satisfaction and planned to focus on cultivating her and bring her from behind the scenes to the forefront.
Those who couldn't attend in person could only watch the event on television.
Lin Shisheng caught a glimpse of his niece's fleeting figure and excitedly stood up, "Yaobao! That was Yaobao just now, did you see her? It was Yaobao!"
Lin Heling has a gentle smile, and the lines at the corners of her eyes resemble small fans—not ugly, but rather adding to her charm.
"I see, it's Yaobao. She's grown up and can stand on her own now. In a few more years, she should be able to step into the spotlight."
Song Xiwei was very confident about this, "Yaobao will be fine. Hengbao told me that she was busy with the parade for several months, and later she simply lived near the TV station and didn't even go home. She really worked hard."
Her idea was that the family wasn't short of money, and opening a flower shop was enough to pass the time. Why bother with a regular job and having to put up with all that? But no amount of persuasion could stop her granddaughter from saying that she liked it.
Ugh.
Song Xiwei only hoped that Yaobao would encounter normal leaders and colleagues.
As they spoke, the family's eyes remained glued to the television.
"That was... was that Zhao Zhao and Heng Bao? They were just a fleeting glimpse, right?" Chen Yu asked excitedly.
"It's my aunt! It's my aunt! She's wearing a cheongsam and her hair is up in a bun. It's her! My aunt is so beautiful!" Lin Xibao stood up happily and shared with her family.
“Because we were far away and it was just a fleeting glimpse, I thought you wouldn’t notice, but I didn’t expect you all to see it,” Song Xi said with a smile.
That was her daughter, of course she could recognize her at a glance.
“My aunt has fair skin and is the center of attention no matter who she's with. We can't possibly miss her!” Lin Zheng adjusted his glasses and spoke in a tone befitting a government official.
She successfully entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is working towards becoming a spokesperson. She is relatively inexperienced and has a youthful face, so she wears glasses to appear more mature and composed. The glasses are not prescription and serve only as decoration.
"So many years have passed, but my aunt hasn't changed at all," Lin Xuan said admiringly.
She was referring to Lin Zhao's figure. She hasn't changed at all over the years; her back is so thin, her waist is flat, her skin is firm, and she looks very young. When she goes out with her aunt, people always think that the aunt is her older sister.
"My aunt's skin is like my grandfather's, and her ability to stay slim is like my grandmother's. Good genes, I can't be envious." Lin Xibao pinched the soft flesh on her waist. Her determination to lose weight couldn't last even half a minute. The thought of delicious snacks made her give up immediately.
You can eat until you've had enough.
The Lin family and the Gu family were all glued to the TV, chatting and laughing as they watched, making it as lively as if it were Chinese New Year.
After watching it, Gu's father called back to his hometown and bragged about it to his old friends.
"Old Ye, have you watched TV?" he shouted loudly and forcefully. "My third son and his family are all here. You all saw them, right?"
The captain, who had long since resigned, twitched at the corner of his mouth.
With so many people on TV, what could he possibly see? Besides, he hadn't spent time with Cheng Huai's family for years; it would be strange if he recognized them.
"I didn't see any wood," Captain Ye said honestly.
"Sigh, your eyesight really isn't very good. I'll have your son take you to get a pair of glasses another day. People have to accept getting old, and we have to take measures when necessary."
Captain Ye: "..."
Listening to this person speak is not as good as listening to a parrot speak.
"Where are your precious little ones? Why aren't they saying anything today?" He decisively changed the subject, inquiring about the whereabouts of his old friend's beloved parrots.
“Outside, the children complain that they talk too much. Let’s do it tomorrow. We can call them to chat with you tomorrow,” said Mr. Gu.
As people get older, this is one of their hobbies: keeping birds. The whole family is very supportive.
Even more remarkably, Gu Zhiheng gifted his grandfather a rare breed of bird with an unusual coloration. The fledgling bird cost eight hundred yuan, equivalent to an average person's annual salary.
……
As the military parade was drawing to a close, Lin Zhao planned to leave early. Just as she and Gu Zhiheng were about to depart, she saw a familiar face.
Their eyes met, and the man said something to the person next to him before walking over.
"Comrade Lin."
Lin Zhao's eyes flashed with surprise; she hadn't expected that this heroine would still remember her.
"Comrade Tian, you've arrived too."
Tian Xiuxiu smiled, her serious expression instantly fading, and she looked like an ordinary old lady. "I just happened to have nothing to do, so I came to take a look. At my age, I won't be able to see this place many more times."
She was somewhat moved.
Before Lin Zhao could answer, Tian Xiuxiu continued, "I have been living thanks to the prescription that Comrade Lin gave me, and I have never had the chance to thank him in person."
She gave Lin Zhao a solemn salute.
Tian Xiuxiu has a delicate name, but she is actually an old revolutionary who has been on the battlefield and made many contributions. You can tell just by looking at the medals pinned to her old military uniform.
Lin Zhao quickly stepped forward and supported the other person's arm. "It's what I should do. You're making me feel awkward. Without you, I wouldn't have this happy life today. You don't need to do this."
Meng Jiusi was not a person who coveted credit. All the good medicines made using the prescriptions provided by Lin Zhao were named "Ri Zhao" by him, which was derived from the splitting of Lin Zhao's name.
Almost all the leaders in the military region knew of Lin Zhao. Even if they had never met him, they considered him a good comrade.
This is also one of the important reasons why Gu Chenghuai was able to obtain the viewing tickets.
Otherwise, why couldn't so many military leaders' families come to the scene? There are reasons for all of this.
"Comrade Lin is very righteous. On behalf of all the soldiers, I thank you again." Tian Xiuxiu said thank you again.
Among those who benefited were soldiers she had trained, and she was sincerely grateful.
After bidding farewell to Comrade Hotan, Lin Zhao left with her son.
"Mom, you are so great, I am so proud of you." Gu Zhiheng said suddenly as he helped Lin Zhao up.
Lin Zhao: "..."
There's no need for that.
"Don't dwell on this anymore. It's been so many years, it's really embarrassing. It's all your uncle's fault. I told him I didn't want any empty fame, but he insisted that he couldn't take advantage of me. He named all those medicines 'Ri Zhao,' 'Ri Zhao' No. 1, 'Ri Zhao' No. 2..." She covered her face, her expression full of helplessness.
'Daily Summoning' series?
This was the first time Gu Zhiheng had heard of it.
Lin Zhao didn't care about this matter. She had mentioned it to Gu Chenghuai that night, but didn't specifically mention it to the children.
“My uncle is just that kind of old-fashioned person. Besides, this matter does have its advantages. For example, the fact that we can be here today, Mom, your status as the donor of this precious prescription should have added a lot of points.”
Lin Zhao nodded.
“What you said makes sense. If we couldn’t come to the event, wouldn’t we miss out on today’s life experience? Everything has its price. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Let’s go home.”
She gestured for her son to open the umbrella, saying, "It's so hot. I hope I don't get a tan. I'll get really upset if I get sunspots."
Lin Zhao has loved beauty for decades, and she can't change it.
Gu Zhiheng opened the parasol, tilting it towards his mother. "You won't get tanned. Mom, you used to use face cream and you never got tanned. Now you put on three or four layers of face cream every time you go out, how could you possibly get tanned? And those freckles, you won't get them either. Those things are all genetic, some kids have them. Your face is fair and clear."
He earnestly soothed Lin Zhao's every anxiety, just like his father, never letting Lin Zhao utter a single pointless word.
Hengbao has always been a child who is good at providing emotional value to others, and he is well-liked wherever he goes.
Lin Zhao was not a spoilsport parent.
"Okay, you've comforted me." Her slightly furrowed brows relaxed. "There's still time. Where do you want to go? I'm all dressed up today, I'm going to spend all my time with my son. I'll go with you wherever you want to go."
"Really?" Gu Zhiheng asked with a smile.
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?" Lin Zhao was dressed to the nines today and didn't want to leave early.
"The season is about to change, and I'd like to buy some clothes," Gu Zhiheng said.
"Purchasing..." Lin Zhao couldn't help but chuckle. "That's a very apt description. You really do look like a shopkeeper every time you buy clothes."
He not only bought clothes for himself, but also for his whole family. His grandparents and maternal grandparents all received clothes from him.
"Are you going?" Gu Zhiheng asked. "When I was shopping at the mall before, I saw that the store you often go to had autumn clothes, which is your style."
Lin Zhao had no shortage of clothes, so Gu Chenghuai had two rooms converted into her walk-in closets, which were filled with clothes.
Perhaps because she had experienced hardship, she loved buying new clothes, at least every season.
The whole family indulged her little hobby.
"Let's go." Lin Zhao was intrigued and couldn't stay still for a moment.
"Let's go." Gu Zhiheng hadn't taken more than a few steps when he suddenly stopped and looked at Lin Zhao. "Where's my dad? What if he comes looking for us after this is over?"
He thought his mobile phone was too heavy, so he didn't bring it with him.
"He's taking his time, it won't be over anytime soon. See you at home, I've already spoken to your dad." Lin Zhao never fights unprepared battles, she reminded Gu Chenghuai last night that she wouldn't wait for him after it was over.
She doesn't have that kind of patience.
"Then..." Gu Zhiheng hadn't finished speaking when he saw the scene in front of him, his face turned as black as ink, and his expression became very long.
(End of this chapter)