Chapter 148: The Capital City reunion is imminent: Lu Qingshan is about to embark on the journey to find his father

Lu Qingshan raised his head; a car with a Ji A license plate stopped in front of the food factory office area, which had only one floor. Lu Qingshan came out of the meeting room, went over, and saw an unfamiliar face.

The other party introduced himself as the Section Chief of the Provincial Committee Office, Zhang Yingchun.

Zhang Yingchun saw Lu Qingshan and began by saying, "Comrade Qingshan, it was Comrade Lu Hua who sent me to find you."

Lu Qingshan stood there stunned, completely unable to react.

The Section Chief of the Provincial Committee Office? Father Lu Hua?

Zhang Yingchun looked at Lu Qingshan's reaction, his face showing an understanding smile: "Comrade Qingshan, it seems you are still unaware of your parents' situation."

"What… what are you saying? My father?" Lu Qingshan's voice trembled.

"Yes, Comrade Lu Hua has been officially rehabilitated." Zhang Yingchun took out a document from his briefcase: "This is the official notice from the Central Organization Department; Comrade Lu Hua's political treatment has been fully restored, and the organization has decided to arrange for him to return to work in the Capital City."

Lu Qingshan took the document, his hands trembling slightly. The red-header seal on the document was clear, the black-and-white text wrote his father Lu Hua's rehabilitation decision.

"Is… this really true?" Lu Qingshan's voice choked.

At that moment, Li Jianqiang, Qian Jin, and Yao Bai'nian also came out, seeing Lu Qingshan's abnormal complexion, they all gathered around.

"Qingshan, what's wrong?" Li Jianqiang asked concernedly.

Lu Qingshan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself: "Everyone, this is the Section Chief of the Provincial Committee Office, Zhang Yingchun; he… he has brought an important message."

Zhang Yingchun nodded and introduced himself to everyone: "Hello, comrades. I am entrusted by Comrade Lu Hua to find Comrade Qingshan. Comrade Lu Hua is currently on his way back to the Capital City, waiting to reunite with his family."

"Lu Hua?" Yao Bai'nian pondered, "Qingshan, is that your father?"

"Yes… yes, he is my father." Lu Qingshan's eyes were a little wet, "He… he has been rehabilitated."

This news shocked everyone present. Everyone knew Lu Qingshan's family background was complicated, but they never expected his father to be a rehabilitated cadre.

"Brother Qingshan, this is great news!" Zhao Tiezhu said excitedly.

Zhang Yingchun continued: "Comrade Lu Hua asked me to convey a few points. First, his health is still good; please, Comrade Qingshan, do not worry. Second, your brothers and sisters, the organization is also contacting them, hoping everyone can return to the Capital City soon to reunite. Third, he heard about your running a business here, and he is very pleased, saying you have finally matured."

Hearing these words, Lu Qingshan felt a mix of emotions. In his previous life, when he was young, he had worried his parents; the himself who could not return to the city after being sent to the countryside fell into decadence, and even ten years in prison did not allow him to see his parents; after release, his parents were already gone. Now in this life, he suddenly learned that his father had been rehabilitated, yet he is still atoning for the sins of his past life.

"Section Chief Zhang, how is my father's health?" Lu Qingshan asked.

"His health is fairly robust, but given his age, he has suffered a lot over the years." Zhang Yingchun's tone was somewhat heavy: "Therefore, the organization hopes you brothers and sisters can reunite soon, so the elderly may enjoy their twilight years."

"I understand." Lu Qingshan nodded, "But… the factory here is at a critical stage; I may need to make arrangements."

"I understand that." Zhang Yingchun expressed understanding, "Comrade Lu Hua also said, do not let this matter affect your work, but please arrange time to go back and see him soon."

Lu Qingshan took the slip of paper Zhang Yingchun handed over, which wrote his father's contact information in the Capital City.

"This is Comrade Lu Hua's current contact information; he is staying in the guesthouse arranged by the organization." Zhang Yingchun said, "You can first call to make contact and confirm the specific time."

At that moment, Lin Yue'e hurried over, seeing Lu Qingshan's complexion off, she quickly went to his side.

"Qingshan, what's wrong?" Lin Yue'e asked worriedly.

Lu Qingshan looked at his wife, a flicker of complex emotion in his eyes: "Yue'e, my father… has been rehabilitated."

Lin Yue'e stared for a moment, then tears of joy welled up in her eyes: "Really? That's wonderful!"

She knew how much psychological pressure her husband had borne over these years; his father's rehabilitation meant a great deal to him.

"Yue'e, I may need to go to the Capital City in a few days." Lu Qingshan took his wife's hand.

"Of course we must go!" Lin Yue'e said without hesitation, "This is what you should do; we will handle the factory affairs well."

Li Jianqiang also stepped forward: "Qingshan, go ahead without worry; we are here."

"Exactly, you don't need to worry about the factory matters." Qian Jin also expressed his stance.

Yao Bai'nian even patted his chest to guarantee: "Qingshan, rest assured to see your father; we few old men couldn't possibly mess up the factory, could we?"

Zhang Yingchun watched this scene, a relieved smile on his face: "It seems Comrade Qingshan has indeed made a name for himself here, with so many comrades supporting him."

"You are all my mentors and brothers." Lu Qingshan said sincerely.

"Then I'll head back first; Comrade Qingshan, please contact your father soon." Zhang Yingchun prepared to take his leave.

"Thank you for the trouble, Section Chief Zhang." Lu Qingshan saw Zhang Yingchun off to his car.

Seeing the car depart, Lu Qingshan stood where he was for a long time, unable to calm down. His father's rehabilitation was something he never dared to imagine in his previous life.

"Qingshan, let's go home and discuss this." Lin Yue'e gently pulled his hand.

Back at home, Lu Qingshan sat on the edge of the kang, holding that slip of paper, his feelings extremely complicated.

"Daddy, what's wrong?" Xiao Xue asked in a childish voice, seeing her father's expression.

Lu Qingshan held his daughter in his arms: "Xiao Xue, Grandfather wants to see us."

"Grandfather?" Xiao Xue blinked her big eyes, "Is that the grandfather in the photo?"

"Yes, that grandfather." Lu Qingshan rubbed his daughter's head.

Lin Yue'e sat to the side, looking at her husband and daughter, her eyes full of tenderness: "Qingshan, when do you plan to go to the Capital City?"

"I want to make a phone call first, to hear my father's voice." Lu Qingshan said.

That evening, Lu Qingshan went to the village commune and got through to that Capital City phone number.

"Hello?" a familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from the other end of the line.

"Dad… father?" Lu Qingshan's voice trembled.

"Qingshan? Is it really Qingshan?" The voice on the other end became obviously excited.

"It's me, Dad, it's me!" Lu Qingshan's eyes instantly filled with tears.

"Good child, you finally called!" Lu Hua's voice was somewhat choked, "Dad has been waiting for your call."

Father and son talked for a long time on the phone; Lu Hua inquired in detail about Lu Qingshan's situation. When he heard that he had started a family and established a career, set up three factories, and arranged employment for many villagers, the old man repeatedly praised him on the phone.

"Qingshan, you have truly grown up; I am proud of you as your father. I have become a grandfather now. Haha!" Lu Hua's voice was full of satisfaction.

"Dad, I… I am sorry to you and Mom." Lu Qingshan thought of all those things from his previous life, feeling guilty beyond measure.

"Silly child, don't say such sorry words." Lu Hua comforted, "Our family is all safe; isn't it good now? Dad only hopes you can bring your daughter-in-law and granddaughter to the Capital City soon, so we can all reunite as a family."

After hanging up, Lu Qingshan stood at the village commune gate for a long time, his emotions unable to settle.

Back home, Lin Yue'e had already gotten Xiao Xue to sleep, and was waiting for him.

"How is it?" Lin Yue'e asked softly.

"Father is well; he urged us to go to the Capital City as soon as possible." Lu Qingshan sat beside his wife.

"Then when should we set off?" Lin Yue'e asked.

Lu Qingshan pondered for a moment: "The factory's management system has just been established; I need to first settle the matters at hand. It will probably take three or four days."

"All right, I'll go prepare the luggage." Lin Yue'e stood up.

"Yue E." Lu Qingshan took his wife's hand, "Thank you for always supporting me."

Lin Yue'e blushed: "What nonsense are you talking? I'm your wife."

"But, what are your plans for the future?"