Chapter 305: The Qin Family

Hearing the car outside, Lin Zhenfeng came out with his beloved Yu Wanrong to greet them.

The two briskly shook hands, and Lin Zhenfeng said excitedly, "Old Qin, why didn't you give a heads‑up? I wasn't prepared at all, my hospitality will be lacking."

Qin Gang laughed heartily, "Old Lin, why the formalities? I should have visited a few days ago, but official duties kept me busy and I couldn't find the time."

Well, it was Shousheng who learned you were back, came to me and said you must drop your work immediately and go see Uncle Lin; look, this kid misses you a lot…

The two exchanged smiles, and Lin Zhenfeng, seeing Shousheng had also arrived, greeted, "Shousheng."

Shousheng, who had been at the back, stepped forward and shook hands, "Lin Shushu, welcome back."

Lin Zhenfeng pointed at Shousheng and said to Qin Gang, "He looks a lot sturdier than before."

"Ha ha, indeed. In the past two years I've deliberately let him train at a grassroots Police Substation…"

"Your arrangement is right; young people really should be tempered… Shousheng, work hard at the grassroots, hone yourself, because one day you'll have to shoulder your father's burden."

Lin Zhenfeng patted Shousheng's shoulder.

"I know, Lin Shushu. I'll definitely work hard and never embarrass my father…"

At that moment Yu Wanrong stepped forward, greeting warmly, "Alright, alright, Lao Lin, bring Brother Qin and Shousheng into the courtyard and tell us what's going on here."

"Right, right, come in, come in, please go ahead…"

Yu Wanrong was in a good mood today; she had been back in the Capital City for a few days and no one had visited.

She had just sighed with Lin Zhenfeng about the fickleness of the world, but Lin Zhenfeng took it lightly; as long as the organization trusted him, he was content.

Entering the Siheyuan, Qin Gang crossed his arms and surveyed, "Lao Lin, your Siheyuan is truly fine. Honestly, the small apartment the unit assigned feels detached from reality; this Siheyuan is comfortable to live in."

Lin Zhenfeng smiled without replying, and Yu Wanrong quickly took over.

"Brother Qin, if you like this courtyard, just take it."

Qin Gang waved his hand quickly, "Sister-in-law, I'm joking. If we talk about the past when our families could be in‑laws, I wouldn't have held back, but now I can't ask for that—'no merit, no reward,' as they say."

Bringing up the in‑law matter, Yu Wanrong suddenly didn't know how to continue, and managed a dry laugh.

Qin Gang didn't press further, pointing at the withered grape trellis in the courtyard, "Lao Lin, the sun looks fine today; let's sit at this stone table and soak up some sun."

Lin Zhenfeng gestured, "Please."

The two sat down, and Qin Gang let out a sigh, "Ah, Lao Lin, it's wonderful you're back; you've suffered all these years."

Lin Zhenfeng shook his head slightly, "These are all tests from the organization."

Qin Gang nodded, "It's perfect you think that way. Rest assured, the organization trusts you and will never abandon you. For now, just take it easy and recover your health."

As for returning to work, don't rush. For Shousheng's sake, for Qing Yan's sake, I'll also do my best to help you secure it."

Yu Wanrong, standing nearby, felt a huge weight lift from her heart upon hearing that.

"Brother Qin, you don't know, before we learned we could return, Lao Lin was already determined to resume work as soon as possible, to contribute another bit to the revolutionary cause while he still had strength."

Qin Gang laughed heartily, "I know Lao Lin's revolutionary resolve best. As I said, I'll definitely do my utmost and will never bury such a good comrade as Lao Lin."

Yu Wanrong laughed along, "Thank you so much, Brother Qin. No wonder our families are close; you don't know, we've been hoping every day over there to see you."

"Likewise, I've been hoping you could return too; from now on our two families should see each other more often…"

While Qin Gang was making small talk, his son behind him brushed his shoulder, and he suddenly remembered that today's visit to Lin Zhenfeng was actually for his son.

Of course, he had also received internal news; Lin Zhenfeng's situation was already clear, so he brought his son along today.

"Oh, sister-in-law, why haven't we seen Qing Yan?"

Yu Wanrong slapped her forehead, "My memory! I was so busy talking to Brother Qin… Yan Yan, Yan Yan, Qin Bobo is here, quickly brew a few cups of coffee."

Lin Zhenfeng pulled a face, "What coffee? Old Qin and I can't drink that stuff; you're always making useless things."

Yu Wanrong pursed her lips, and Qin Gang laughed, "Sister-in-law, that habit's fine. Your sister‑in‑law has been experimenting with coffee lately, but indeed it's hard to get used to, bitter and all."

Yu Wanrong returned to a smile, "Alright, Brother Qin, let's have tea then… Yan Yan, brew a pot of tea; Qin Bobo is here."

"Got it, Mom," Lin Qingyan replied from inside the room.

But she sat on the bedside and didn't move for a long while.

Inside, she had long heard the commotion outside and wondered why the Qin Family had suddenly arrived.

She thought it over and only concluded they probably wanted to talk with her father about work.

"Hey, you kid, why so slow!"

Hearing Yu Wanrong urge again, Lin Qingyan reluctantly brewed a pot of tea and took it out.

Shousheng, not caring, said, "It's fine, Auntie, you don't need to push her; if she rushes she might get scalded."

Hearing Shousheng's considerate words, Yu Wanrong grew to like him even more.

"It's that kid Shousheng who can speak well. Brother Qin, how did you raise him? He's so outstanding and polite."

Qin Gang smiled, "I never educate him; I'm busy with work, so your sister‑in‑law looks after him."

"Ah, then another day I'll have to drop by, ask your sister‑in‑law for advice; our Qing Yan…"

Lin Zhenfeng coughed suddenly, Yu Wanrong realized and, seeing her daughter already carrying the teapot, hurriedly took it.

"You kid, what's up today? Go greet your Qin Bobo quickly."

Lin Qingyan nodded, "Hello, Qin Bobo."

Qin Gang laughed, "Hey, it's Qing Yan, sister‑in‑law, this girl is getting more and more beautiful; you're lucky."

"Ha, what luck! She could drive me crazy…" Yu Wanrong said, then looked at Shousheng.

"Qing Yan, and Shousheng too; you used to be good friends. Why have you become distant after not seeing each other for a while?"

Lin Qingyan really didn't want to see this person, but because of her mother's words she only gave a symbolic nod, completing the greeting.

"Look at this kid, becoming more impolite. Shousheng, don't take offense; maybe it's just that we haven't seen each other in a long time."

Shousheng replied, "It's fine, Auntie, Qing Yan is just a bit shy; I understand."

Qin Gang added, "Sister‑in‑law, don't talk about the kids… these past years I've been to the Capital City a lot, I always wanted to visit, but never got the chance, so I've neglected the kids and become a bit unfamiliar."

Lin Qingyan, hearing this, felt a wave of nausea and didn't want to stay another moment.

"Mom, I'm feeling a bit unwell, so I'm going back to my room first."