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"Things are inanimate objects; they only have value when someone uses them."

Cheng Qingshan handed two pens to Linlin and Jiang Chengzhou, saying, "Grandpa is giving these two pens to you in the hope that you will study hard and become pillars of the nation in the future."

Jiang Chengzhou and Linlin were at a loss and looked back at Lin Zhilan.

Tu Jing sighed inwardly and spoke first, "Let the two children accept it; it's a small token of the commander's appreciation."

Although the fountain pen was precious, Lin Zhilan sensed that there was something else behind it.

Asking too many questions feels presumptuous.

After thinking about it, she decided to accept it for the two children.

Cheng Qingshan then smiled.

He escorted them all the way to the gate of the compound before turning back.

When Lin Zhilan and her group returned home, her second brother and sister-in-law's family also came over.

Xu Yueyun was directing Su Bingcheng and Su Jue to pack their luggage, and the house was in a bit of a mess.

When they returned, they were carrying several bottles of wine.

Su Bingcheng's eyes lit up when he caught a glimpse of it.

"Wow, this is good wine!"

Xu Yueyun scolded, "Go away, you drunkard, you can't move your legs when you see wine. Zhilan, don't pay any attention to him."

"Dad, you can't drink this wine yet. I was planning to use it to make medicinal wine."

"Is this for Chief Cheng?"

Lin Zhilan shook her head with a smile, "His liver isn't good, so he can't drink alcohol. I just confiscated it all. I'll make some for Dad later, and he can have a taste."

"That's great! I'll wait." Su Bingcheng was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

"And second brother," Lin Zhilan looked at him, "I'm planning to make you a bottle of medicinal wine too. You can take it to your workplace and drink a small sip every night before bed."

"Hmm..." Lin Zhilan thought for a moment and added, "It's about 10 to 20 milliliters."

"A small sip" is too vague. If we measure it in milliliters, Su Jue will definitely understand.

A smile appeared in Su Jue's eyes. "Alright, but this medicinal wine will take a long time to soak, right? I'm afraid it's inconvenient for me to wait."

Lin Zhilan is about to return to the island, and her workplace is a classified unit.

Even after the medicinal wine is prepared, it can't be sent.

Lin Zhilan smiled and said, "It's alright. We happen to have some medicinal herbs at home, and we also have some wine. I'll brew it in a bit. Take it home, seal it well, and store it in a cool, dark place. Shake it once a day for the first week, and it's ready to drink after fifteen days."

Deng Jing quickly stood up, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law. We'll pay for the alcohol and medicine ourselves."

Su Jue has lost so much weight in the past two years that it's heartbreaking.

Deng Jing was also anxious. She really didn't know what to do if Su Jue had any health problems.

Lin Zhilan smiled and said, "No need for money. The wine and medicine were gifts from friends. If you really want to thank me, please send me some local specialties from the capital later. It's inconvenient for us islanders to go out."

After listening, Deng Jing called out to Su Jue, "Bring over the things I prepared for my sister-in-law."

Su Jue looked around and pulled out a large cloth bag from the corner.

Deng Jing placed the items inside on the coffee table.

"This is Harbin red sausage. My relatives brought it back for the Chinese New Year. If you and your child like it, I can have them send you some more later."

And this is beef jerky from Northwest China. It's a bit tough to chew, but the taste is alright. It's good for kids to chew on.

The red sausage was indeed brought back by Deng Jing's relatives.

The beef jerky was something Deng Jing shamelessly traded with her colleague.

The famous local specialties of the capital are nothing more than pastries and roast duck, which are not as delicious as what Lin Zhilan makes herself.

Deng Jing wanted to give something decent, but these were the only things she could find.

Lin Zhilan had never tried Harbin red sausage before, so she quickly smiled and thanked her, "Thank you, Second Sister-in-law. I'll send you some island specialties when I get back to the island."

Deng Jing sighed helplessly, "You're just too generous. It makes me feel embarrassed."

"I'm not generous to everyone," Lin Zhilan pouted slightly and joked, "If it were my older brother and sister-in-law, I wouldn't be willing to part with even a single needle and thread."

Deng Jing gently nudged her and whispered, "What nonsense are you talking about? Be careful your parents don't hear you."

No matter how bad my older brother is, he is still my parents' son.

Deng Jing was afraid that Xu Yueyun and Su Bingcheng would have a problem with their younger brother and sister-in-law if they heard what she said.

Xu Yueyun picked up the hot tea on the coffee table and took a sip. "What are you talking about? I didn't hear you."

Lin Zhilan and Deng Jing looked at each other and burst out laughing.

After Lin Zhilan and the others left, Su Jue's leave was also coming to an end.

Now the house is so lively, but in the future, Deng Jing will be left alone in the capital with her two children.

Thinking of this, the smile on Deng Jing's face faded considerably.

"What's wrong, Second Sister-in-law?"

Deng Jing snapped out of her daze and smiled, "It's nothing, I'm just a little reluctant to leave you all."

"Then why don't you bring your kids to the island for summer vacation? We promise you'll be welcome," Lin Zhilan reassured them.

Su Lang and Lin Zhilan's jobs meant they couldn't come back for the Spring Festival every year.

But Deng Jing is a primary school teacher, and she has winter and summer vacations.

Deng Jing's parents live in the capital and definitely can't come over during the winter break, but the summer break is perfect.

Linlin also really likes her two older sisters.

Lin Zhilan also likes the two children very much, and the whole family would welcome them if they came to visit during the summer vacation.

"It's too much trouble." Deng Jing shook her head slightly.

Su Yao clung to her younger sister Linlin, while Su Pei stood near her mother and aunt.

Hearing her mother refuse her aunt's invitation, the light that had just appeared in her eyes dimmed instantly.

Lin Zhilan winked playfully at Su Pei, then pulled Deng Jing and said, "Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. While the children are still young, why not take them out more often? Although the island is not as prosperous as the capital, it can still broaden their horizons."

Otherwise, once they're studying and working, when will they have time to go out and have fun?

Life is short; we should spend it reading, working, and living it step by step.

The only times when you can truly have free time are when you're a child and after you retire.

Moreover, Lin Zhilan encourages children to go out and explore more.

This trip to the capital has two purposes: first, to visit my in-laws, and second, to bring Linlin and Chengzhou to the capital for a visit.

Lin Zhilan believes that the feeling of seeing something in a book is definitely different from seeing it with your own eyes.

She remembered that night when Su Pei and Su Yao asked Linlin what the sea looked like, and Linlin's answer was adorable.

But if it were up to her to answer, Lin Zhilan knew that no matter how well she described it, it wouldn't be as real as taking them to see it for themselves.

Lin Zhilan waved to Su Pei.

Su Pei slowly walked over.

"Do you want to visit your aunt during summer vacation?" Lin Zhilan asked, hugging her.

Su Pei shook her head after seeing Deng Jing's expression.

"Don't look at Mom yet," Lin Zhilan gently turned her face towards her, smiling. "Tell your aunt if you want to see the sea?"

Su Pei pursed her lips, her eyes brightened for a moment, then quickly lowered again.

"...I want to." The voice was soft, and you had to listen carefully to hear it.

Lin Zhilan's heart softened. She took Deng Jing's small hand in hers, turned to Deng Jing, and made a pleading gesture, with a hint of coquetry: "Please, please, let's go see the sea this summer vacation."