PDLP Chapter 2033 Don't Try to Make Things Difficult for Your Dad
Chapter 2033 Don't Try to Make Things Difficult for Your Dad
Time goes back half an hour.
The main house in the inner courtyard originally had a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Grandpa Li Dequan sat in the main seat of the armchair, a blanket covering his legs, and with Li Fugui's help, he was filling his pipe with the tobacco that Shen Qianzhong had sent the night before.
At this moment, he was chatting with Lin Jianzhou and Wang Xiuqin, who were sitting at the lower end of the table. The Lin family and the Li family were scattered around, as well as Li Xiangnan's maternal grandfather Zhu Hanshan and his two uncles.
The eldest uncle, Li Fuqiang, and the third uncle, Li Fuqin, were beaming with joy, making no attempt to hide their happiness as they chatted with Lin Jianzhou.
Lin Muyu, Lin Youwei, Wei Lan, and Xiao Qing were inside discussing with Qin Ruobai about feeding them complementary foods at a few months old, while the three little ones, Li Chaodong, Li Yuanbei, Li Dingxi, and Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, were already playing together nearby.
The scene was incredibly lively and bustling.
The topics discussed at the main table were nothing more than the children's childhood anecdotes, the local customs of Lijia Village in Hongshan County, and the rapid changes that have taken place in Yanjing in recent years.
Lin Jianzhou was humble and spoke with great respect for the two old heroes, Li Dequan and Zhu Hanshan, and was also very kind to the Li family.
After all, although his daughter Lin Chuqiao's marriage to Li Xiangnan had ended, the two families still had a bond from all these years. Moreover, today Lin Jianzhou was here to offer his congratulations as an old friend of the Li family elders, so he was naturally more courteous.
"Fuqiang, you must stay in Yanjing a little longer. I know some of those classmates you mentioned. Since you're here, let's sit together!" Lin Jianzhou took a sip of tea and spoke casually to Li Fuqiang about his upcoming plans, his tone very warm.
Li Fuqiang didn't refuse. He rubbed his aching back and chuckled, "Hey, I'm getting old. I told my third brother that I'd finish this in the next day or two and head back! But bringing this whole family here and taking the train has really worn us all out!"
Li Fuqin, who was in perfect sync with his elder brother, preemptively warned, "To be honest, Brother Jianzhou, we arrived in Yanjing yesterday afternoon. I don't know if it slowed down or what, but this train took us all night and a half, much slower than before! My back and waist are really sore, and Xiang Nan couldn't take it anymore. They made us rest at the guesthouse until this morning before letting us come!"
Lin Jianzhou laughed and said, "Little Li is just feeling sorry for you guys..."
As he was speaking, he suddenly caught sight of his second son, Lin Weimin, rushing into the house with a slightly disheveled expression. Perhaps seeing the people in the house, he dared not disturb them and stood awkwardly by the door.
However, he looked somewhat uneasy, his eyes frequently glancing back at the way he came, desperately trying to signal to himself with his eyes, his anxiety and shock almost overflowing.
Lin Jianzhou noticed his son's unusual behavior and his heart skipped a beat.
He knew his second son's character; he wasn't the type to lose his temper easily. This behavior suggested that something unusual had happened in the front yard, and he had no choice but to come and tell him.
So he smiled apologetically at Li Dequan and the others, "Uncle Dequan, you guys chat first, I'll go see if it's Weimin who's being clumsy and causing trouble for Xiang Nan!"
"Go on, go on, we're all family, no need to be so polite!" Li Dequan said dismissively.
Lin Jianzhou quickly got up, strode to the door, pulled his son out, and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing? Why are you in such a hurry!"
Lin Weimin pulled his father behind the pillar again, lowering his voice even further, but unable to hide his horror: "Dad, the Jiang family, it's the Jiang family! Jiang Huaiyuan came in person!"
"Jiang family?"
Lin Jianzhou was stunned and didn't react for a moment. But when he figured it out, he was shocked.
He knew about the Jiang family; they were the maternal family of Qin Ruobai's grandmother, Jiang Guiying, one of the top five families in Yanjing, and the pillars of a scholarly family!
Jiang Huaiyuan?
That's the face of the Jiang family now!
His personal visit is a huge honor!
He originally thought that the Jiang family would come to the banquet today, or at most send a nephew or niece to make a token gesture, but he did not expect that Jiang Huaiyuan would come in person!
What's more crucial?
Lin Jianzhou glanced at his watch; it was only eight o'clock!
You're here so early?
That's putting Li Xiangnan's face to the extreme!
"Let them come! After all, they are related by marriage!" Lin Jianzhou composed himself. Although he was somewhat surprised, he could accept it after thinking about it.
After all, the Qin family's status is undeniable. Putting aside everything else, Old Master Qin's status as a military genius alone is enough to make Jiang Huaiyuan value him so much!
It's the baby's one-month celebration for Grandpa Qin's granddaughter, so we should at least give him some face!
Upon hearing this thought, Lin Jianzhou nodded slightly, glanced at his son with some displeasure, and said in a low voice, "Weimin, be a little more composed! Don't make a fuss! If more families came, like the Jiang family today, would you still panic every time? You're a member of the Lin family, you've seen plenty of big occasions, what haven't you experienced? Have some class! Otherwise, you'll become a laughingstock!"
"Dad," Lin Weimin said with a pained expression, scratching his head, "I understand!"
"Go and keep an eye on things, reduce the pressure on Xiang Nan! Keep an eye on him!" Lin Jianzhou instructed him, then reminded him, "The Jiang family has already paid their respects, they'll definitely come over. I'll go out to greet them with your Uncle Dequan then, it won't be too late!"
Lin Weimin opened his mouth, but then saw Lin Chuqiao squatting on the ground talking to Li Yuanbei. He wanted to tell his father about the 958 yuan, but seeing his father turn to go back into the house, he had to swallow his words. He thought he would find another opportunity to talk about it when things were less busy, so he quickly ran to the front yard.
Lin Jianzhou returned to the house, sat down again, and still wore a polite smile.
But he started to think about it.
Jiang Huaiyuan's personal visit suggests that, aside from his relationship with the Qin family, he values this son-in-law of the Qin family far more than he had anticipated.
Xiang Nan is really lucky!
"Fuqin, there's still half a semester left before the college entrance exam in Dingxi, right?"
After thinking it over, Lin Jianzhou took the initiative to start a conversation with his third son, Li Fuqin, about the two children's grades. He thought that he had some resources in Beijing and would think of a way to help his third son's family later.
Before he could even have a proper chat with Li Fuqin and drink some tea to calm his nerves, Lin Weimin appeared at the door again. This time, his expression wasn't anxious, but rather one of near-terrified shock, and he kept waving at him.
Lin Jianzhou frowned and had no choice but to apologize again.
"What are you doing? Fuqin and I were just discussing our child's future job placement plans, don't you dare try to ruin things for your father..."
"Dad! Here we go again!"
"What? It's here again?" But his son's seemingly random question left Lin Jianzhou dumbfounded.
"Dad, it's the Yu family! Yu Haoran is here too?!" Lin Weimin's voice trembled.
"what?!"
Lin Jianzhou was genuinely shocked this time, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels, attracting the attention of Li Dequan inside the room. He quickly lowered his voice, "Yu Haoran? Are you sure? Do you recognize him? Don't be mistaken, why would he be here?"
The Yu family!
That is an existence that is even more mysterious and special than the Jiang family!
Lin Jianzhou, being in a ministry, naturally had a vague understanding of the Yu family's extraordinary position in the field of military research!
Such a family almost never attends any private banquets, so why would they come to celebrate Li Xiangnan's daughter's one-month birthday today?
Lin Jianzhou was completely baffled and deeply shaken...