Chapter 301: Worried the Lin Family Won

When Lei Zhan Ge saw Lu Cheng all dressed in a suit, his face was full of disdain.

"What are you wearing, looking all odd!"

Wearing a suit now is indeed a bit too avant‑garde; it will take a few more years before it gradually becomes fashionable.

Although foreigners in suits can be seen on the street, seeing Lu Cheng in one really threw Lei Zhan Ge off.

Today Lei Zhan Ge's house was bustling with relatives and friends coming to congratulate; Lu Cheng stepped forward with a smile and said, "Captain Lei, hasn't the bride arrived yet?"

"She's already been fetched; she should be back soon."

They're all relatives on Lei Zhan Ge's side, and Lu Cheng doesn't know them; just as he was about to go inside to help, Lei Zhan Ge pulled him aside to a less crowded spot.

"What's up, Captain Lei?"

Lei Zhan Ge glanced around, made sure no one was nearby, then whispered, "I heard Lin Zhenfeng is coming back; is that true or false?"

Lu Cheng blinked; it seems Lin Zhenfeng's rehabilitation has made quite a splash, spreading through the circle so quickly.

"Captain Lei, the information you heard must be more authoritative than mine."

Lei Zhan Ge waved his hand: "I can't say for sure; I only heard Director Tang and others gossiping. They said you're his son‑in‑law, so your family should be the first to know, which is why I asked you."

Lu Cheng indeed knows, having received the news via Senior Sister; Lin Qingyan also knows and has been tidying up a Siheyuan there these past few days.

Now the upper circle has also gotten the news, but no one knows that Lu Cheng is the one working behind the scenes.

"It's true, Captain Lei; I estimate he'll be back before the New Year."

Lin Zhenfeng's rehabilitation is a done‑deal, so there's no need to keep it hidden.

Moreover, Lin Zhenfeng's rehabilitation sets a good precedent, giving Lu Cheng confidence regarding Chief Engineer Tan's own rehabilitation.

When he heard the definite answer, Lei Zhan Ge laughed, "You've got it, kid. People used to say you married a Pro‑Capitalist Faction daughter, but now it's different. Once Lin Zhenfeng returns, he'll likely be restored to his former post, and you, as his son‑in‑law, will share the glory."

Lu Cheng understood Lei Zhan Ge's meaning: he's worried Lu Cheng might leave the Railway Bureau, right? After all, having an official father‑in‑law who can easily arrange things is far better than being just a Squad Leader now.

"Captain Lei, rest assured; you've shown me great favor, and I certainly won't leave Beijing Station."

Lu Cheng's words were truly heartfelt.

Anyone could see that Lei Zhan Ge is indeed focusing on cultivating him, so Lu Cheng's gratitude is genuine.

Lei Zhan Ge listened with satisfaction, "Actually I'm not worried about you leaving; I'm worried…"

The words at Lei Zhan Ge's lips were swallowed again; he didn't want to discourage Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng brushed it off, "Captain Lei is just worried that once they're restored to their former post, they'll look down on me, the Junior Police Officer, right?"

Lu Cheng is a capable member of Lei Zhan Ge's team, so of course he has that worry.

"Then what? I can talk to Lin Zhenfeng a bit; if that fails, I'll bring Director Tang in and praise you, the son‑in‑law, in front of Lin Zhenfeng."

With Lei Zhan Ge and Tang Qiusheng stepping in, Lin Zhenfeng will realize that his son‑in‑law has a bright future.

That would also make it easier for Lu Cheng to be better accepted by the Lin Family.

But Lu Cheng declined the proposal, leaving Lei Zhan Ge puzzled; he couldn't tell whether Lu Cheng's demeanor meant the Lin Family might not care about accepting him at all.

After all, today wasn't the time to discuss this; Lei Zhan Ge still had many tasks, so he planned to find another time to talk with Lu Cheng.

He couldn't just stand by while his own teammate was looked down upon by the Lin Family.

As drums and gongs and firecrackers rang from downstairs, the bride was brought back, and the scene grew even livelier.

Then the usual wedding rites followed: drinking the cross‑cup wine, bowing to Heaven and Earth, paying respects to the elders, and Lei Nainai tearfully shed tears.

Next came the bridal chamber revelry; Chang Jinbu and Da Kui were so excited they shouted, while Lu Cheng just leaned against the side, having no mind for the antics, his thoughts filled with Lei Zhan Ge's words.

After a day of bustling festivities, Lu Cheng returned home at dusk; Chen Xianglan had already cooked sweet‑potato rice.

"Mom, no need to stir‑fry tonight," Lu Cheng said as he arrived; Lei Nainai had already prepared some vegetables.

Chen Xianglan opened the pot and saw both meat and vegetables: "Perfect, you love those folded‑basket greens, so I'll add some cabbage leaves and stew everything together hot."

"Okay, Mom, where's my sister? She hasn't come back yet?"

Chen Xianglan, busy heating the dishes, replied, "She's back; as soon as she arrived she ran into the house, I don't know what she's doing. Go call her to eat, and after the meal bring some to Qing Yan as well."

Lin Qingyan was still tidying things in the courtyard and hadn't returned; Lu Cheng first went to his sister's room, opened the door, and found Lu Ying writing a letter to someone.

Lu Cheng stepped forward, snatched it, and saw the salutation at the top addressed to Wu Zhekun.

"Great, you two are dating behind my back!"

Lu Ying rolled her eyes, snatched the paper back: "If you can't speak, shut your mouth; who's dating?"

Lu Cheng pointed at the letter: "Sneaking around to write this, both the culprit and the evidence are caught; you still won't admit it?"

Lu Ying glared: "Who's sneaking? I'm being completely open, alright?"

Lu Cheng scratched his head; perhaps he really wasn't sneaking.

"Then you say you're not dating; what could you two possibly be talking about?"

"What else could we talk about? Of course we talk about Ning Ning. Ning Ning can't read, and he's in the troops thinking of Ning Ning, so he can only send a letter here to ask about the situation; I can't just ignore him, can I?"

Lu Cheng nodded, "So that's it. I misunderstood you."

Lu Ying, too lazy to bother, said, "Go, go, go, stop bothering me."

Lu Cheng pursed his lips and muttered, "If you want to go, go."

Leaving his sister's room, Lu Cheng said to Chen Xianglan, "Mom, my sister said she's not eating; she isn't hungry."

"Why isn't she eating again! Got it, I'll make a little less, save some for tomorrow; it won't spoil today anyway."

After a while, Lu Ying put the finished letter into an envelope, planning to drop it in the mailbox tomorrow.

"Mom, is the meal ready? I'm starving."

Chen Xianglan called from the kitchen, "You said you weren't hungry, so I didn't cook your food."

"When did I ever say I wasn't hungry?"

"Your brother just came in and asked you."

"Lu Cheng?"

This must be that my younger brother is spreading rumors again, Lu Ying instantly flared with anger, grabbed the fire tongs, and started chasing Lu Cheng in the courtyard.

"Sister, I'm sorry, Mom, help! My sister's gone mad…"

Watching the two of them making a mess in the courtyard, Chen Xianglan was almost driven crazy.

"Alright, alright, why are they fighting again… Oh dear, don't chase my chickens, they got scared, they might not lay eggs tomorrow, day after day, you two could drive me to death…"

Lu Ying, exhausted, pointed the fire tongs at Lu Cheng: "Mom didn't make my food, later I'll eat your portion, so you stop spreading nonsense."

Lu Cheng was speechless, sigh, he lifted a stone and smashed it on his own foot.

Sitting in the courtyard, Lu Cheng looked up at the night slowly descending, waited for his mother to finish cooking, then took his aluminum lunchbox and went to that Siheyuan to look for Lin Qingyan.

When he arrived, he saw a few people skulking, crouching on the doorframe and peeking inside.

One of them, Lu Cheng recognized, was Zhong Qingbao of the Street Office, the same person who had forced Lin Qingyan to go down to the countryside before.

Strange, perhaps ordinary folks don't know about Lin Zhenfeng, but the rumor has spread throughout the circle; yet at this time, Zhong Qingbao still dares to come looking for trouble with Lin Qingyan?