Chapter 109

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Lin Yanchen stopped and said, “Old Zhuo, you only made two sets of my wedding attire? But there are seven or eight sets for Jiu Jiu?”

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Zhuo Linhui wasn’t ashamed of his preferential treatment. Instead, he said, “What’s the matter? Are you unsatisfied? Do you think you’re as cute as Jiu Jiu? He’s still growing. He should have more clothes.”

Lin Yanchen: “…”

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Construction on the house was almost done.

The gardener planted flowers and other greenery in the yard. After winter, when spring came in April and May and the flowers bloomed, they could hold a wedding ceremony.

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After discussion, the two families decided to go to the place prepared by the Lin family for the new year.

When two people got married, their families would always need to come and go. The Lin family had always accommodated the Chu family by coming over. This time, they would go over instead.

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Thus, Lin Yanchen said they should go to the manor in England for the new year. The courtyard was large and there were many interesting and fun places to visit.

When Chu Xun’s company went on break, the whole family, including the cat and dog, flew over in a private plane.

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It was Jiu Jiu’s first time on a plane. He wasn’t used to it. He told his father that his “ears hurt,” and he also got airsick. He took airsickness medicine and slept for a while. He woke up again when he was hungry, and then slept again. He was in a dazed state the whole way until they finally arrived.

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Old President Lin was already waiting for them at the manor.

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Although he didn’t show it on his face, he had actually been looking forward to this for a long time, wanting both families to spend the new year together.

In previous years, this father and son pair seldom spent time together. Even if Lin Yanchen was forced to come over, they would just have a cold, shallow and silent meal.

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This year was different.

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It snowed last night. The snow had just been shovelled away, when Old President Lin saw a car approaching on the horizon.

It was as if Jiu Jiu was the only one in his eyes. Jiu Jiu was wrapped in a white down jacket lined with fur and was wearing a wool knit hat in the shape of a panda. It was so cute that Old President Lin’s heart was going to melt.

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Just as he was about to greet him, Jiu Jiu was picked up by an old man, who was his other grandfather, Teacher Chu.

Old President Lin envied them because they were so close. Sometimes, he even wanted to retire… But now wasn’t a good time. He wasn’t even 50 yet, far from retirement age.

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Someone in the family had to work. If he didn’t work, Lin Yanchen would have to bear the burden. Then, what about his little family? He didn’t want Lin Yanchen to be like him, never having time to go back home and accompany his wife and child.

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He had suffered through this once and didn’t want Lin Yanchen to experience it again. He didn’t want his son to be left with a lonely and painful life of regret like him.

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He wasn’t too old yet. He could still handle company matters. Then, Yanyan could relax and spend more time with his family.

Teacher Chu was surprised and said, “You even have a special housekeeper? I thought that only happened in TV dramas!”

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Lin Yanchen was very embarrassed. “We don’t usually live here. We have to have someone help look after the house.”

This was Ed’s first time seeing so many guests. He recognized the lover the young master brought back two years ago, Mr. Chu. They had gotten married six months ago. This year, Mr. Chu’s whole family came.

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It was so lively.

He hadn’t seen the young master and the old master so happy for many years.

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The most amazing thing was that little guy…

Teacher Chu thought that it was quite novel this year to celebrate the Chinese new year in a foreign country.

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It was a family reunion with not many people, but it was very joyful nonetheless.

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They cut red paper, wrote couplets, carved paper designs for the windows, and made the new year’s eve dinner and wrapped dumplings. The chef was sent home on vacation and they cooked for themselves.

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Even Old President Lin rolled up his sleeves to join in. God knew how many years it had been since he had done this, but he still had a good time.

Lin Yanchen personally made the filling for the dumplings, which was a mix of corn, minced pork and celery.

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When Old President Lin came to take a look, his heart warmed and he couldn’t help saying, “Back then, Chu Xun sent me dumplings with corn and minced pork filling.”

Hearing that, Lin Yanchen felt ashamed. Chu Xun had done that, thinking of him… It was with a good heart that his father had called, to thank him for his dumplings and wanting to reconnect as father and son again. However, Lin Yanchen had been so anxious because Chu Xun was missing that he not only didn’t even try to reciprocate, but even lost his temper with his father.

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Lin Yanchen sincerely apologized. “Sorry, Dad, I even quarreled with you at that time…”

Old President Lin hadn’t truly stayed angry with him. “It’s okay, it’s okay. I didn’t mean to bring that up. I meant that the dumplings you made were delicious. I want to eat them again.”

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Only by raising children could one understand their parents’ hearts.

Now that he had a family and a son, Lin Yanchen more or less was starting to understand his father’s outlook.

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Sometimes work also came between him and his family…

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Lin Yanchen said honestly, “I was too naive before.”

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Old President Lin had always wanted to comfort him, but he had gotten used to Lin Yanchen’s temper. Now, his son talked to him in such a good tone, saying “thank you” and “sorry,” causing him to be at a loss. But wasn’t that a good thing? He felt that he should learn and change so he could get better and better in the future.

They even sat and wrapped dumplings together.

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Old President Lin’s mind was always on his grandson. He saw Jiu Jiu playing with the big dog of the Chu family. Jiu Jiu sat on the floor as he brushed the dog’s fur. It shed a lot in winter.

Lin Yanchen somewhat understood what he was thinking and said, “Dad, I can wrap this up. Mother-in-law isn’t feeling well and needs to rest, and Father-in-law is also cooking in the kitchen. There’s only Ah Xun with Jiu Jiu; do you want to help take care of the child?”

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Old President Lin wasn’t going to refuse. “Yes, yes, yes.”

He didn’t say any more, and just agreed and washed his hands before he went to play with Jiu Jiu.

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Old President Lin asked Jiu Jiu, “Do you still remember who I am?”

Jiu Jiu was puzzled. “Aren’t you Grandpa?”

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Although he didn’t see him often, he still remembered.

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Old President Lin didn’t even need to do anything. He just watched Jiu Jiu play and felt as if his heart was being healed.

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With a smile on his face, Old President Lin couldn’t help but say to Chu Xun, “You teach your child very well. Jiu Jiu is so cute and polite; you’re much better than me.”

Chu Xun felt like something was off when he heard him say this. “Not at all.”

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Old President Lin thought he was being modest. “I didn’t do well. Yan… Yanchen didn’t listen to me when he was a child. He just pouted all day. He was really pitiful, losing his mother at eight. I was incompetent as a father; I was too busy with work and didn’t have the time to take care of him. I’m really a failure as a father. I am really sorry to Yanchen.”

Chu Xun imagined little Lin Yanchen’s face wrinkled up petulantly. Just thinking about it made him want to laugh, but he still said, “No, Dad, I think you’re a good father.”

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Was he complimenting him? Old President Lin always thought that he knew himself well.

Chu Xun said gently, conscientiously and logically, “Lin Yanchen is the best man I’ve ever met. He works hard at his job, and is polite, respectful, optimistic and loyal to his feelings in daily life… The last point, in particular, I think he learned from you. You taught him to be a good man; you’re not incompetent at all.”

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Old President Lin was flattered and nodded slightly, and even felt a little shy as he said, “Thank you. I still think it was because Yanchen himself is a good child, but maybe I played a small role.”

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Next chapter will be the last chapter of the main story!

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