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Chapter 1186 Accompanying Bai Ling Home

"So, that's probably why you suddenly became so indifferent to me back then!" Tian Dan said, her eyes sparkling.

Are you afraid that I'll tell others your secret, and that my decision back then will make you feel like I don't trust you?

"After all, you were devoted to me back then, but you felt that I didn't care about you, so you left me, right?" Tian Dan said to herself.

Tian Dan was a smart woman. After thinking about what had happened, she finally figured out why Lin Hao had suddenly become so cold towards her.

"Yes, you're really smart. I did have that concern!" Lin Hao said nonchalantly.

"Then why are you showing me this amazing ability again? Aren't you worried now?" Tian Dan asked seriously.

"I'm not worried!" Lin Hao replied nonchalantly. "So what's your purpose in pressing this matter?"

Tian Dan was taken aback upon hearing this, then, as if realizing something, she gave a wry smile and said:
"Actually, your concerns back then were valid. If you had told me back then that you possessed such amazing abilities, I would definitely have reported it to my superiors!"

"Not to mention that doing this will definitely cause you unnecessary trouble, and from now on you will never be able to live a normal life again."

"As for now, don't worry, after thinking about it for so long, I have figured out my own heart."

Tian Dan smiled, and she didn't deny that she hadn't put Lin Hao first back then.

If he had known back then that Lin Hao possessed such extraordinary abilities, he would definitely have reported it to his superiors.

In this way, Lin Hao could very well become a tool, a means of transportation.

People have their own will, so how could Lin Hao possibly accept that outcome?

With Lin Hao's abilities, he could live a carefree life if he wanted to.

But Lin Hao did not. Instead, he used his abilities to contribute to the country, which is already remarkable.

Over the course of more than a year, Tian Dan finally figured things out and came to understand Lin Hao's behavior.

"Alright, that's enough. We've arrived in Shanghai County. Where should we eat?"

"Let's go to the same place we stayed before the attack!"

"The one in the alley!"

"Yes, I think that restaurant's meat and vegetable wontons are especially delicious, and their pan-fried buns are also very crispy!"

“If we go to that place, we won’t need to ride the motorcycle.” After saying that, Lin Hao waved his hand and put the motorcycle back into his spatial ring.

"It's so far, why not use a motorcycle?" Tian Dan asked, somewhat puzzled.

“It’s quite a distance to walk there, and by the time we get there, they’ll probably be closed for business!” Tian Dan explained.

Shanghai doesn't have much of a nightlife these days; there's hardly any business at night, and they close up shop quite early.

The two approached the stall and said directly:
"Boss, two bowls of vegetable and meat wontons, and 30 pan-fried buns."

"Five will be enough for me."

"35 pan-fried buns!"

The conversation was familiar; the two exchanged a smile, as if they had returned to the past, only this time without the tension.

"Seriously, these freshly made pan-fried buns are really delicious."

"Of course! The meat used here is Jinhua two-headed black pig, with a perfect balance of fat and lean!"

The two quickly finished a bowl of vegetable and meat wontons and the pan-fried buns they had ordered. Lin Hao even specially ordered a crab meat lion's head meatball.

Seeing Tian Dan's inquisitive look, Lin Hao knew she wanted to get to the bottom of things again.

The two then returned to the courtyard, where Lin Hao said helplessly:

"Hey, I know what you want to ask, but why do you keep digging into my secrets?"

Do you think I'm happy or unhappy? If you ask me, should I answer you? Should I keep my secret or lie to you?

Lin Hao's words were a bit harsh, but it was precisely because of this that Tian Dan instantly realized her own problem and just how stupid she had been.

"I'm sorry!" Tian Dan hugged Lin Hao tightly, as if afraid that Lin Hao would suddenly disappear from her sight.

Lin Hao didn't hesitate and didn't want to get entangled with Tian Dan anymore, so he fast-forwarded the timeline to an hour later.

The two lay together in a rocking chair, and Tian Dan said with lingering relish:
"Could you come see me more often in the future?" Tian Dan's face was rosy, but her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was enduring some kind of pain.

"Of course, that's no problem, but I only go two or three times a month at most, and the exact date is uncertain!"

"Yes, as long as you can come, I have no other requests!" Tian Dan murmured.

As the sun began to set, Lin Hao knew it was time to leave.

Tian Dan is a very sensible girl. She doesn't have that kind of sentimental attachment or strange habit of holding on tightly and not daring to let go.

"Go back now. You came in such a hurry because my father was looking for you, right?" Tian Dan said with a smile on her pretty face.

"Besides, I can tell you've been away for so long, and you were just brought here as soon as you got home. You must be eager to go home by now!"

Lin Hao nodded and said, "Then I'll be going now. You can call my home phone if you need anything!"

"Of course, I will come to this courtyard to see you often, or we can buy a house in downtown Shanghai."

"Let's do it here. It's quiet here, and no one will bother us!" Tian Dan said after thinking for a moment.

"Alright, I'll come visit you again in a few days!"

Lin Hao then left the courtyard, found a secluded spot, and teleported home.

After returning home, Lin Hao couldn't help but sigh, "Fate is truly a magical thing."

I had thought that the two of them would never cross paths again, but I never expected that Tian Dan would change so much in just over a year.

Having endured the pain of unrequited love for over a year, the woman's entire mindset had changed, and Lin Hao was happy to accept it.

Aside from being a bit overly inquisitive, this girl is actually quite nice.

Having clarified his relationship with Tian Dan, Lin Hao invited her to visit him often, but she refused without hesitation.

Lin Hao knew the reason, but he didn't insist.

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Time passed quickly, and it was mid-August 1951. A new battle had begun on the Korean side. However, it had nothing to do with Lin Hao anymore. He only occasionally sent them some supplies, and spent most of his time using the Development Bank to support domestic industrial construction.

Lin Hao has been spending the last few days at the hospital accompanying Qin Huairu during childbirth. Qin Huairu gave birth to a little princess, and Lin Hao is overjoyed.

At the request of all the women in the family, Lin Hao did not choose a numerical name this time, but instead named himself Lin Yuening.

The character “玥” has the beauty of a divine pearl (as defined in the Guangyun dictionary), and is used to describe something as precious as jade and as having a beautiful and elegant appearance.

The character “宁” means peace and tranquility. The phrase “君子以懿文德” in the Book of Changes is extended to mean peace of mind, physical well-being, and good health and longevity.

The phrase "Moonlight curtains and pearl-beaded screens, a tranquil night" comes from Liu Yun of the Northern Song Dynasty, describing the serene beauty of the moonlit night.

The overall meaning is that one can be undisturbed by storms while possessing precious gems, and that beauty and auspiciousness coexist.

This time, Lin Hao's choice of name finally gained the unanimous approval of the whole family. On the third day, after preparing to take Qin Huairu home, Lin Hao had to stay in the hospital again.

Because Bai Ling had also entered her pregnancy period and happened to be admitted to this hospital, Lin Hao had no choice but to stay and accompany her.

The next day, Bai Ling gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and Lin Hao was even thinking about naming him.

However, Bai Ling's intention was that her relationship with Lin Hao had always been ambiguous, and now that a child had been born, she wanted the child to take her surname, Bai.

Firstly, Lin Hao's identity is sensitive, and he doesn't want the child to become his weakness in the future. Secondly, he also wants the child to continue the Bai family line. As for the name, he plans to go back to his hometown and ask his father to help him choose one.

Given this situation, his father would certainly not care about the two of them. Fortunately, Lin Hao didn't care much either. He already had many children, so he just let Bai Ling do as she pleased.

Besides, what other choice did he have? He had to take full responsibility for the life he had caused. So Lin Hao decided to accompany Bai Ling back to her hometown and give her an explanation.

So Bai Ling found Lao Luo, asked him for a leave of absence to visit relatives, and then took the train with Lin Hao to Suzhou.

"Lin Hao, we'll be at my house in a few hours. I haven't been home in a long time, and I'm a little scared!" Bai Ling said nervously.

"What are you afraid of?" Lin Hao asked, puzzled.

"What are you afraid of?" Bai Ling said irritably.
“Our family is a scholarly family, and we have always valued both farming and reading. But I was away from home for four or five years, and when I finally came back, I was carrying a child and had a strange man with me. The problem is, I didn’t marry this strange man. What do you think my dad will think?”

Bai Ling rolled her eyes at him and said irritably.

"What do you mean by 'wild man'? If you really want to get married, it's not impossible!"

"Besides, the child will have the surname Bai, so we should be happy about this. I believe your father-in-law will understand." Knowing that Bai Ling was just being a little temperamental, Lin Hao quickly comforted her.

"What? You can still get married even if it's difficult?" Bai Ling was genuinely surprised by Lin Hao's words.

“That’s right, we can forget about having a wedding, but we can definitely get a real marriage certificate!” Lin Hao said, raising an eyebrow.

This is something he's been thinking about these past few days, because it's not just Bai Ling; other women also encounter similar problems.

Chen Xueru is alright, after all, she followed Lin Hao before the liberation, so it's still somewhat understandable.

But what about Ouyang Xiangling and Gu Yufei? So Lin Hao came up with a solution: he would put on makeup and use his illusion skills to get himself a new identity.

As for their willingness, Lin Hao can marry them at any time, giving them a complete family so that they won't be criticized in the future.

However, Lin Hao has been preparing for this matter and has already prepared three identities, which he can use directly when needed.

Upon hearing Lin Hao's suggestion, Bai Ling was overjoyed. This way, it wouldn't affect her work, and she could finally relax.

Not long after crossing the Yangtze River, they arrived in Suzhou, but arriving in Suzhou did not mean they had arrived at Bai Ling's home.

The Bai family lived by Taihu Lake. With a sense of entitlement, Lin Hao stepped into the Bai family's doorstep.

The Jiangnan water towns are filled with white walls and gray tiles, but you can also tell that the Bai family's ancestors were once wealthy.

Putting everything else aside, this house is quite big. There's a significant difference between houses in the south and the north.

In the north, houses are typically built around a courtyard. For example, Lin Hao's three-courtyard house has three courtyards in the middle, which occupy about two-thirds of the total area of ​​the courtyard.

The courtyard also served as a living room. They would entertain guests there, and there were stone tables and benches where they could eat.

In the summer, a frame is set up and straw mats are placed on it for shade, since the house is quite large. Houses in the Jiangnan region are more refined, and the courtyards usually have more landscaping features.

As for the smaller houses or residences, their style is similar to that of a traditional courtyard house, consisting of three buildings and one wall, with a courtyard in the middle, or four buildings with a central atrium.

The main reason for this distinct style is probably rainfall. The south has abundant rainfall, especially the Jiangnan region, where it rains heavily in winter.

It's damp and cold, completely different from the north. Winter in the north is like physical damage, while the weather in the south is like magical damage.

Courtyards are well-suited for drainage, and each courtyard is connected to a sewer system.

Most courtyard houses in Beijing do not have underground drainage systems, partly because they lack the conditions and partly because they are unnecessary.

Winters in the north rarely rain; even when they do, it's usually snowing. The weather is dry and the snowfall is characterized by a dry cold, while the south is characterized by a damp cold.

Because the issue of rainfall extends to another aspect, namely the eaves.

In the capital, except for those large temples, the eaves of most houses are very short, perhaps less than half a foot, and some are even only an inch or two.

Even in the south, where the sea breeze is strong and typhoons frequently strike, houses have very long eaves.

The biggest concern is that rainwater will erode the walls and shorten the lifespan of the house.

There's also a difference in the doors. Lin Hao's three-courtyard house has two doors in total, one front door and one back door, but the back door is basically never used.

Although the Bai family's house also had two courtyards, it did not have a back door, but only a side door, also called a transverse door, which was always open.

Lin Hao carried the gifts, and Bai Ling held the child as they walked into the Bai family home.

Since they had already been notified that he would arrive home today, the Bai family elders did not go out for a stroll but stayed at home waiting for their little grandson.

Bai Ling was the late-life daughter of the Bai family elders, so the two elders had long since retired.

In my retirement, I have nothing to do most of the time, so I just stroll around Taihu Lake. I'm living a very pleasant life.

"Mom and Dad." Bai Ling was very excited to see her parents, after all, she hadn't been home for many years.

The two elders were also very excited as they walked towards Bai Ling and then hugged their little grandson.

"Oh my, this little debt collector is actually quite good-looking."

The two elders completely ignored their daughter, instead interacting with their grandson. They didn't even notice Lin Hao.

However, Lin Hao had a feeling that they might be doing it on purpose.