Dual Transmigration: Starting from being captured and brought to the Hehuan Sect!

Lin Mo changed into slippers and walked into the living room, where a table full of dishes was already laid out.

Sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed sea bass, braised prawns, braised pork belly, garlic broccoli, and in the middle, a plate of exquisitely presented cold preserved eggs, all made to his liking.

The hum of the range hood and Su Qing's busy footsteps came from the kitchen. Lin Qingyue had already rushed into the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

Lin Mo walked to the kitchen door, rolled up his sleeves, and called out into the kitchen:

"Aunt Su, let me help you."

Su Qing, wearing an apron, was busy preparing the last soup at the stove. Hearing his voice, she turned around, a few beads of sweat still clinging to her forehead. She smiled at him.

"No need, no need, it'll be ready soon."

"Xiao Mo, go sit down. Qingyue and I can stay here."

Lin Qingyue, carrying a plate of freshly cooked salt and pepper pork ribs, squeezed past him and gently nudged him with her elbow:

"Brother, don't make things worse. Just sit on the sofa and wait for your food, okay?"

The mother and daughter worked together to shoo Lin Mo out of the kitchen doorway. Lin Qingyue then pressed him down on the living room sofa and ran to pour him a glass of orange juice, stuffing it into his hand.

"Have a glass of orange juice to tide you over first."

After saying that, she ran back to the kitchen like a gust of wind to serve the dishes, her twin ponytails swinging behind her.

After all the dishes were served, Su Qing took a bottle of red wine from the cabinet, placed it on the table, and smiled at Lin Mo:

"We're in such a good mood today, let's drink some more."

"good!"

Lin Mo smiled, took the corkscrew, and deftly opened the bottle, pouring drinks for all three of them.

The three of them ate and chatted, and before they knew it, a bottle of red wine was empty.

Su Qing took out a second bottle from the cabinet and filled all three bottles.

Lin Qingyue picked up her wine glass, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Mo, and blurted out with a slurred speech:

"I'm so grateful that my brother came to celebrate my birthday today..."

I'm so happy! I want to have another drink with my brother!

After saying that, she tilted her head back and gulped down a large mouthful of red wine, which dripped down the corner of her mouth. Su Qing quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe it off for her, and scolded her playfully:

"Drink slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

Lin Qingyue chuckled foolishly, her twin ponytails drooping down to her shoulders as she tilted her head, and she began to slide into the chair.

After finishing the cake, Lin Qingyue's gaze was completely unfocused.

She rested her chin on her hand, leaning against the dining table, her eyelids drooping, her pigtails draped askew over her shoulders, and mumbled:

"I drank too much..."

So sleepy...

I want to sleep...

As he spoke, he nodded his head onto the table.

Lin Mo looked at her drunken state, shook his head with a smile, stood up and lifted her up from the chair, supporting her back with one hand and her knees with the other, and carried her horizontally in his arms.

Lin Qingyue's head naturally rested on his shoulder, her warm breath spraying into the crook of his neck, carrying the sweet scent of red wine, while she mumbled something indistinctly.

Su Qing followed behind, watching her daughter nestled in Lin Mo's arms, looking so at ease and attached. The corners of her mouth curved slightly, but she quickly pursed them.

Lin Mo carried Lin Qingyue into the bedroom, gently placed her on the bed, took off her slippers, and pulled the blanket up to cover her.

He bent down, brushed the stray hairs from her forehead, kissed her, and then quietly closed the door and left.

When he returned to the living room, Su Qing was nowhere to be seen, but the sound of running water came from the kitchen.

She was standing in front of the sink washing dishes, her apron tied in a bow at her waist. She didn't turn around when she heard footsteps behind her, but paused slightly while washing the dishes.

Lin Mo walked over and hugged her from behind.

At first, Su Qing was wary of Lin Qingyue being next door, so she covered her mouth tightly and dared not make a sound. However, due to the alcohol and Lin Mo's deep understanding of her weaknesses, she quickly gave up.

Kitchen, living room, stairwell.

Finally, he pushed open Lin Qingyue's door.

The room was lit only by a dim nightlight, and Lin Qingyue lay on her side on the bed, breathing evenly.

Su Qing was so embarrassed that she didn't dare to look up, and whispered repeatedly:

"No, get out of here quickly, Qingyue will wake up soon!"

Lin Mo ignored her protests and placed her next to Lin Qingyue.

Just as Su Qing was tightly gripping Lin Mo's arm and about to lose consciousness, Lin Qingyue's eyelashes suddenly trembled slightly, and then she slowly opened her eyes.

In the darkness, the three people remained in their original positions, and none of them moved.

The dim light of the nightlight illuminated Lin Qingyue's clear eyes as she quietly looked at Lin Mo, then at Su Qing lying beside her.

Su Qing froze, even her breathing stopped, and her flushed face instantly turned from burning hot to ice cold.

However, Lin Qingyue said nothing.

She reached out and gently hooked her arm around Lin Mo's neck, pressing herself against him.

"Mom! Give me a push..."

Life finally settled down for the first time.

The first batch of orphans taken in by the welfare home are now able to help take care of even younger children.

The older boys were assigned to factory internships.

Some learned glassblowing in glass workshops, some assisted master craftsmen in soap making workshops, and a few who were particularly interested in machinery spent their days in the engine room learning the daily maintenance of diesel engines from Chen Laohai.

Every time Lin Mo passed by the factory area, he could see these teenagers dressed in uniform gray work clothes shuttling between lathes and assembly lines. Their faces no longer showed the numbness and fear they had when they first came to Lianhai, but instead had a seriousness and curiosity that belonged to their age.

Cangwu County, on the other hand, has become a buffer zone and population filter for Lianhai County.

All newly arrived migrants first report to Cangwu, where they are registered and given temporary identity cards. They then receive a week of basic education in a specially built training camp.

Learn the rules, learn hygiene habits, and learn simple queue commands.

After passing the training, they were led by soldiers from the Thousand Household Garrison to work in mines, ports, workshops, and construction sites in batches.

Those who perform well, make outstanding contributions, or have special skills may be given the opportunity to enter Lianhai County.

Cangwu County has become increasingly prosperous. The originally dilapidated streets have been renovated, and temporary housing and simple clinics have been built next to the training camp, where refugees complete their transition from refugees to residents of Lianhai.

With the influx of numerous spies from the martial arts world, the registered population of Cangwu County has surged dramatically in a short period of time. Combined with the local population of Lianhai County, the total population of the two counties has exceeded 8,000.

Now that the imperial court had sent Eunuch Cao to kill him, Lin Mo decided to stop hiding his intentions.

Recruitment notices were posted simultaneously in Lianhai County and Cangwu County, recruiting men who were 18 years of age or older and in good health to join the army.

The notice clearly stated that enlistment would result in immediate housing allocation, monthly pay, extremely high compensation for those killed in action, and that family members would be cared for by the county government.

Such a condition would be a pipe dream anywhere else in the Great Xia Kingdom, but in Lianhai County, no one doubted Lin Mo's promise.

The recruitment office was set up at the entrance of the training camp in Cangwu County, and it was packed with people on the first day.

The line of refugees stretched from the camp gate all the way to the city gate, many of them bringing their families.

The husband enlisted in the army, and his wife and children were settled in Cangwu. They may even move to Lianhai County in the future!

Even some wandering martial arts practitioners who originally came just to gather information were tempted by this display of power.

In the underworld, it's all about risking your life and there's no guarantee of safety. Even the soldiers in Lianhai County have good equipment, good food, and pensions. It seems like a better deal than taking on illegal jobs on the outside.

Several young rogue cultivators hesitated for a few days before finally walking into the recruitment office.