The mother of the era is reborn to support her cannon fodder children!

Chapter 421 "The Withdrawal Symptoms Are Quite Severe"

After the last time, Captain Ye is very experienced.

He calmly stepped forward.

Introduce yourself.

"I'm the captain of this brigade, my surname is Ye. Who are you here to pick up?"

The leader's eyes betrayed a hint of nervousness. "We've come to pick up Mr. Qiao. Is he alright?"

This person is a god of wealth; the higher-ups value him highly.

Under immense pressure, it's impossible for them not to be nervous.

"..." The captain was speechless for a moment before replying, "Everything's fine."

The speaker seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

The leaders from the county were relieved and quietly wiped away their sweat.

I can't believe it! Who is this Mr. Qiao? How did he manage to attract the attention of the provincial leaders?

Provincial leaders: ...Who is this Mr. Qiao?! How did he manage to alarm the top leaders of Haicheng?!

Led by the captain, the group headed down the mountain.

Upon hearing the news, the Gu family rushed to join in the fun.

Lin Zhao was among them.

She nudged Gu Chenghuai's arm. "Just how important is Mr. Qiao? This is quite a show of power!"

Gu Chenghuai narrowed his eyes, his face showing deep thought.

He didn't answer, and Lin Zhao didn't care. She was just asking casually, not expecting an answer.

Regardless of who Old Qiao is, he's still my father-in-law's benefactor.

Mr. Gu jogged along; despite his age, he looked more energetic than many young men.

Old Qiao seemed to have anticipated that so many people would come, and he didn't feel embarrassed at all. Although he was wearing an old cotton-padded coat, he didn't look cramped. A faint smile appeared on his aged face, making it impossible to tell his emotions.

He greeted Mr. Gu first, saying, "You're here."

Mr. Gu responded, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under the gaze directed at him. He walked over and asked, "Are you leaving?!"

Old Qiao nodded. "Yes, I'm leaving. Thank you for your help over the years." His tone was sincere.

The leaders from the county had a hundred thoughts swirling in their minds.

"Have a safe journey." Mr. Gu's feelings were complicated, a mix of reluctance and regret, but he still sincerely hoped that Mr. Qiao would be well.

Old Qiao patted him on the shoulder, "If you have the chance to bring your wife and children to Haicheng, I'll treat you to a show and coffee."

Mr. Gu's old face was full of helplessness. "Why would an old farmer like me drink coffee? I didn't like that stuff when I was young. It's only you who likes that bitter stuff."

"That's because you're not used to it yet. You'll know what it's like once you get used to it."

Two old children, whose combined age is over a hundred, started arguing, neither willing to give in.

Gu's mother didn't go forward, and silently twitched the corner of her mouth.

She had never seen such a childish old man before; it was quite strange.

Old Qiao didn't linger and left with the people who came to pick him up.

I didn't take anything with me when I left.

He knew that he would never need the things in the shabby little house again, and carrying them would only be a burden.

After Old Qiao left, Gu's father felt quite uneasy for a while. Whenever the family cooked something delicious, he would subconsciously say, "Save a bowl, I'll take it to the foot of the mountain later..." Then, remembering Old Qiao was gone, his lips would tighten into a thin line, followed by a smile, and he'd say, "Look at me, I forgot again..."

The withdrawal symptoms look quite severe.

The entire Gu family was very worried.

Gu Yuanshan said, "Dad, if you're worried about Uncle Qiao, I can take you to Haicheng to see him. It's just a few train tickets."

Father Gu waved his hand, "There's nothing to worry about. Your Uncle Qiao is a very capable man, a hidden dragon in the abyss, ready to soar to the heavens with the clouds. I don't need to worry about him. I'm just not used to it yet, but I'll be fine in a few days!"

Gu's mother didn't understand, but she thought it was very impressive.

"What do you mean by that dragon you mentioned, going to heaven?"

“It means that a dragon lurking in the deep water can also fly to the sky by riding the clouds. It means to keep a low profile and accumulate strength... Sooner or later it will soar to the sky.” Father Gu repeated, patiently explaining to his wife, “It means that a dragon lurking in the deep water can also fly to the sky by riding the clouds. It means to keep a low profile and accumulate strength... Sooner or later it will soar to the sky.”

For the first time, Gu's mother felt that she had married a cultured man. Before, she always thought that he was no different from an ordinary farmer.

“You know so much,” she said.

Mr. Gu blushed deeply at his wife's straightforward praise.

"Ahem... Let's eat, let's eat." He picked up a piece of food for his wife and changed the subject.

The younger members of the family are trying not to laugh.

After the Lin family's graduation banquet, it was time for the students to leave home.

Knowing that Lin Zhao wanted to visit Haicheng, Lin Heling and Song Xiwei had a late-night chat and decided to take their grandchildren to broaden their horizons as well.

Uncle De was so happy to be returning to Haicheng that his legs felt nimble again.

“Haicheng is great, Haicheng is the best place to see the world!” he said. “I will act as their tour guide and take them to various scenic spots.”

Lin Heling smiled warmly, "Alright, then thank you for your trouble, Uncle De."

Looking at the smile on his face, so much like the old man, Uncle De felt a pang of sadness.

Grandpa, the young master is going home!

Looking into Uncle De's tearful eyes, Lin Heling knew what he was thinking. His own eyes welled up with tears as well. He said, "When we get back to Haicheng, please take me to see my grandfather."

"Yes, yes," Uncle De rubbed his eyes and responded twice.

"Young Master, the young master took his whole family to Hong Kong. Should we try to find them?"

Lin Heling shook her head. "No need."

Uncle De thought the young master resented his family, and his heart tightened.

"Young Master...?!" He was so frightened that his old face turned pale.

Seeing this, Lin Heling quickly explained, "Uncle De, you're overthinking it. What I mean is, if Father and the others knew about the opening up of the country, they would come back."

Upon hearing this, Uncle De's tense nerves relaxed, and a smile returned to his face. "So that's what the young master thinks..."

It scared the old man to death.

"Young Master is right!"

"Young Master will definitely come back when he hears the news."

After all, in the eyes of the Lin family, their towering white jade pillar is still in China.

……

Port City.

When Lin Fu learned of the opening of the inland areas, he was so happy that he spun around in circles.

"Finally, we can go back!" he said urgently, his voice filled with joy. "I wonder how your grandfather is doing? Has he found Xiao Jiu?! Finally... finally, we can hear news about them!"

The rest of the Lin family were also happy.

The port city is nice, but the people they care about are on the other side of the strait, and they can't stay there for even a moment longer.

Lin Yu was the first to speak up, "Big brother, I want to go back. You can't stop me. I miss Dad."

Thinking of her father, who was forced to stay inland, Lin Xiaogu has been unable to let go of the pain for many years, and her heart aches whenever she thinks about it.

Her eyes were red.

“Dad is so old, I wonder how he is? I want to tell him that his daughter, whom he worries about, has found someone she likes, so he can rest assured and let him see me off when I get married.”

Lin Yu met a suitable and tasteful man. He was the eldest son of a shipping company. His family was very wealthy but had a good family tradition, and he had treated her very well over the years.

The man had wanted to marry her for a long time, but he knew that his girlfriend wanted her father to send her off to get married. Not wanting Lin Yu to have any regrets, he kept waiting for the opportunity to return to the inland.

Sure enough, as soon as he heard the news, he drove over to the Lin family to tell them about this important matter.

When Cen Yan saw his girlfriend's eyes redden, his heart felt like it was weighed down by a heavy stone. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped away her tears.

"Don't cry. Your older brother won't let you go back, but I'll take you back. We're engaged. You're practically a member of the Cen family now, so you don't have to listen to your older brother."

Lin Fu's eyes were cold, and his voice was just as cold as his expression. "Cen Yan, have you gotten too big for your britches?"

Cen Yan raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. "I was wrong." He slid down to his knees very quickly.

“I’m telling the truth. I can take Yu Yu back to the inland. I’ll be there for her whenever she needs me.”

Lin Fu glanced at him casually, "You're just eager to bring Yu Yu to your house, aren't you?"

Cen Yan didn't deny it, and gave a thumbs up, "Big brother is wise! Yes, I'm anxious, I'm impatient, not only am I anxious, but my mommy is anxious too."

His family was anxious, but they never pressured him, especially his mother and sister, who adored Yu Yu.

It's not surprising.

Yu Yu is a famous fashion designer in Hong Kong. Her designs are snapped up by all the wealthy ladies in the city as soon as they appear, including the women of the Cen family.

They were overjoyed to learn that their son (brother) was dating their favorite designer.

"I didn't say you couldn't get married," Lin Fu said calmly.

His younger sister is already quite old, and he would be happy to send her off to get married, but the two of them aren't in a hurry.

Without hesitation, Cen Yan said, "I don't want Yu Yu to have any regrets. She wants her father to send her off to her wedding. I'll wait for Dad to come with her."

Lin Fu then learned that this was the reason why the two had never gotten married.

Suddenly, his opinion of Cen Yan changed somewhat.

This person is not bad.

Two people who didn't want to get married met and, like an old house catching fire, quickly fell in love. This passion remained unchanged for many years. Who can say that their marriage wasn't preordained by fate?

"The Lin family will remember this favor," Lin Fu said to Cen Yan.

“I did it voluntarily, no need to record it,” Cen Yan replied, his peach blossom eyes, which he used to look at dogs with deep affection, gazing at Lin Yu. “What I want is very simple, Yu Yu’s heart.”

The head of the Lin family felt a chill.

What a fine heir, yet all he has on his mind is love. He must have watched too many bad movies!
Looking at her boyfriend's handsome face, Lin Yu couldn't help but smile, "We'll get married after I bring my father back."

Cen Yan suddenly felt nervous, "What kind of son-in-law does Daddy like?"

He pointed to himself, "Would Daddy like someone like me?"

Lin Yu's eyes were complicated. No way... no father would like any kind of son-in-law.

"You're great, but..."

She was very nervous about Cen Yan. "Why 'but'? Don't say 'but,' I'm so flustered."

“You have to understand, a father won’t like his son-in-law, no matter how outstanding he is, so… don’t overthink it, just do your best.” Lin Yu comforted her fiancé. “Also, my father likes me and loves me the most. He will accept anything I like.”

It's acceptance, not liking.

Liking something is a very subjective thing.

Cen Yan's heart was racing; he was panicking.

"I will do my best."

Lin Fu pinched his eyebrows. Cen Shao, who was decisive and reliable in public, was like a silly goose in front of his girlfriend, which was really a headache.

Knowing he couldn't count on this person today, Lin Fu didn't ask his brother-in-law any more questions. Instead, he sent someone to inquire about news from the inland areas and tried to find a way to go 'home'.

……

at the same time.

Lin Zhao and the others left their hometown and boarded a train to Haicheng.

This carriage has a relatively high content of both forest and animal matter.

The children from both the Gu and Lin families who were admitted to university are all there.

Since they were going to report anyway, Lin Zhao suggested that since they still had time, they might as well set off together and go to Haicheng to broaden their horizons. To ensure safety, Gu Yucheng and Gu Qingzhou would accompany them.

On the Lin family's side, Uncle De, Lin Heling, Song Xiwei, Lin Shisheng, and his wife Tao Tao were all present.

It was the first time for Da Dan and the others to ride a train, and they were excitedly looking around.

"Keep up with the group, don't get lost," Lin Zhao shouted.

"Hey." Big Egg and the others responded. There were so many of them that their voices were quite loud, attracting the attention of passersby.

Seeing that there were more people, Da Dan and the others returned to the carriage and stopped running around.

Since Lin Zhao's group was large, it was impossible for everyone to buy sleeper tickets; the young and strong men and women had to sit in hard seats.

A few days later, Haicheng Station arrived.

The group got off the car one by one.

Haicheng Station was bustling with people, and the opening-up policy has begun to show results.

Without even a chance to speak, Lin Zhao and the others walked out of the station.

My body was soaked in sweat, feeling sticky and uncomfortable.

"This is Haicheng! There are so many people, and the station is huge!" Tao Tao exclaimed.

Lin Shisheng said, "This is the most bustling city, so of course there are a lot of people."

Lin Zhao interjected, "Second sister-in-law, there are many fun places here. Since you've come all this way, let your second brother show you around."

Tao Tao smiled, "I will."

Gu Chenghuai saw someone holding up a cardboard sign and waving it at them. The sign had the names of his second brother and Qingzhou on it.

“The people over there look like they’re here to pick us up,” he noted.

Lin Zhao and the others looked over.

The cardboard is obvious.

The note read: Gu Yucheng and Gu Qingzhou, Old Master Qiao sent someone to pick them up.

Gu Chenghuai was not mentioned mainly because of his special status.

"Let's go over and take a look," Lin Heling said.

The group walked toward the person holding the wooden sign.

Gu Yucheng spoke first, "I am Gu Yucheng."

The man holding the cardboard sign paused for a moment, looking at the large group of people around him, then extended his hand warmly, "Hello, hello, I'm someone sent by Mr. Qiao. He instructed me to come and pick you up. I've finally waited for you. Please follow me, the car is ahead."

He walked ahead and led the way.

We arrived in front of a blue bus.

The driver, sitting in the car, calmly nodded as a greeting upon seeing the newcomer.

The people sent by Old Qiao got into the car, and after placing the cardboard, they called to the Lin and Gu families.

"Get in the car, I'll take you to your accommodation, Mr. Qiao has prepared it."

Gu Qingzhou asked blankly, "How did Uncle Qiao know we came to Haicheng?!"

A look of almost devout admiration appeared on the speaker's face.

"Sir, you are incredibly insightful; you knew there was something strange about your visit to Haicheng."

Gu Qingzhou: "?"

Gu Yucheng: "..."

Gu Chenghuai & Lin Zhao: (⊙…⊙)
What's going on with this sudden shift to mystical phenomena?!

The man had no intention of answering them; instead, he gestured for the guests to sit down and fasten their seatbelts.

The bus started moving.

There are very few private cars now, so the roads are not congested and the drive is very smooth. Half an hour later, we stopped in front of a small villa.

“A small villa!” Lin Zhao looked at the villa inside the iron gate, his tone light and cheerful.

Lin Heling couldn't bear to see his daughter envying others, so he stroked Zhao Zhao's hair and said softly, "There's no need to envy others. Our family's properties are being returned. Once they're back, I'll give you five sets so you can switch between them."

He didn't think it was an exaggeration to give his daughter five Western-style houses. When his aunt came of age, his grandfather gave her a whole street, which was a street with many shops.

What he gave Zhaozhao was nothing.

Uncle De looked at Miss Zhao Zhao with heartache and couldn't help but say, "When the young master... your grandfather comes back, he will give you whatever you want!"

She's the only daughter in the Lin family this generation; we can't spoil her enough.

(End of this chapter)