aircannonsinc Chapter 2216 An Apology from the Chang Family
Chapter 2216 An Apology from the Chang Family
Lianfeng Hutong
A few days ago, we mentioned that the Chang family had come all the way from Jinling to see their daughter, so Lin Chen naturally wanted to entertain them. This was also his first time meeting his future in-laws, who had traveled so far…
Chang Xingyu didn't return to Jinling for the Spring Festival this year, which made her parents feel something was wrong. Elementary school teachers have such long holidays; their daughter should have had plenty of time to come home for the New Year.
After sending three telegrams, Chang Xingyu finally told her family the truth: she was spending the Lunar New Year with her boyfriend's family in Beijing!
Not long after Chang Xingyu became pregnant with Lin Chen, she arranged for her wife to send a telegram to Nanjing, inviting her parents to a gathering in Beijing. After all, things that needed to be resolved would have to be faced sooner or later…
The Chang family were all cultured people, so Lin Chen redecorated the house in Lianfeng Hutong to specially receive them.
When Chang's father first saw his son-in-law at the train station, he and his wife exchanged a glance and nodded slightly.
The young man is definitely good enough for my daughter... My Xiaoyu has excellent taste.
"Xiaoyu, do you two live in such a big yard?"
Chang Xingyu pulled his mother's arm and shook his head: "This is a courtyard allocated by the steel rolling mill. Brother Lin Chen is a cadre, so the environment is better. Mom and Dad, please sit down... I'll pour you some water."
Just then, Lin Chen arrived with a teacup. Lin Chen rarely poured water for others, but since his parents-in-law had come from afar, he felt he should do so…
Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain! After all, he had taken advantage of the girl, and he definitely needed to give an explanation. But it wasn't certain who would apologize to whom; since Secretary Lin dared to do such a thing, he wasn't afraid of making them angry.
"Dad, I heard you work at a museum?"
Both of Chang's parents were historians, making them a scholarly family. He was also related to Chang Siqi's father...
"Yes, I used to teach the archaeology department at Nanjing University. I only transferred to work at a museum two years ago..."
Lin Chen pointed to a calligraphy scroll on the wall and smiled as he spoke.
"Dad, can you take a look at this calligraphy for me? I found it when I was on a business trip last year..."
Lin Chen naturally catered to Chang's interests during the conversation, and Chang's father immediately became interested. So he put down his teacup and began to examine the tea closely, and Lin Chen even prepared a magnifying glass for him!
Chang Xingyu then took his mother to the bedroom and confessed his true relationship with Lin Chen.
Lin Chen discussed with her why they decided to act first and ask questions later, and why they chose to bring them to Beijing now. It was because Chang Xingyu was already pregnant… He didn't believe they would disagree.
In the living room, Mr. Chang was astonished. He had initially thought the calligraphy, paintings, and vases in the room were just cheap knock-offs from a street market. He hadn't expected them to be such treasures upon closer inspection… there were calligraphy by Zheng Banqiao, fan paintings by Wen Zhengming, works by Qiu Ying, and pieces by Huang Gongwang…
"This...this...this teacup is from the Yongzheng imperial kiln?"
Lin Chen used only the finest tea supplies, the kind used by the imperial court.
"Dad, don't be nervous. This is something no one has ever used... I wouldn't bring out something that has actually been used to drink tea."
Father Chang smiled wryly; he hadn't expected his son-in-law to be drinking genuine tea made in Jiangnan.
"Very well, these paintings and calligraphy are genuine. We have an authentic work by Wen Zhengming in our museum. Where did you get these?"
The best stuff is all in Lin Chen's hands now; these are just the tip of the iceberg. Besides, they're not worth much now; only enthusiasts appreciate them. Ordinary people need to fill their stomachs; nobody treasures these bottles and jars.
"I found these here from various places. How about I take you around tomorrow morning? Many former Qing dynasty officials secretly sell their good stuff to make a living. They have them around the Imperial City and Panjiayuan..."
Father Chang liked this, and it's wonderful that his son-in-law likes it too!
The two hit it off immediately, and Mr. Chang appraised all the antiques and calligraphy in the room. The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted happily... He hadn't expected his son-in-law to be interested in antiques at such a young age.
Although the father-in-law and son-in-law were chatting amiably in the living room, the mother and daughter in the bedroom were anything but happy. Learning of her daughter's pregnancy should have been a joyous occasion, but Chang Xingyu's arrival had plunged the mother back into despair...
The little girl's lie was so convincing that it immediately fooled her mother.
"Mom, it was all my own choice. Please don't blame Lin Chen, it's just that I like him so much. I got him drunk that day, and then I started clinging to him."
Chang's mother had originally intended to confront Lin Chen about why he was still causing trouble for her daughter while already married, but now, upon hearing that her daughter had deliberately latched onto this family, she realized her daughter had corrupted an official first! She could end up in jail...
"Shh, stop talking! How could you be so stupid? Don't you know what's going on? Why did your dad and I leave school to work at the museum? How could you be so foolish... Our family can't afford to go through this. I'll go apologize to Lin Chen later."
After sighing and lamenting for a while, Chang's mother...
"So, does anyone else know about your current state?"
"No, Sister Huairu is very good to me. She encouraged me to get pregnant. She even said she wouldn't give up until I had a son."
Mother Chang finally breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, she really wouldn't know what to do.
"Don't tell your dad yet, we need to discuss this properly. I'll talk to him about it, don't rush. Your health is important right now, and I think Lin Chen is treating you very well. He even helped you when you got out of the car... he's taking good care of you."
If Chang Xingyu can handle his mother, Lin Chen can certainly handle his father-in-law as well.
Qin Huairu and Bai Ling also warmly welcomed the women in the courtyard, with each household essentially using their winnings to give as gifts. Thinking about it this way, everyone was happy…
Although you were unhappy, that was just bad luck. Be more careful next time!
Those in the courtyard who didn't have wives all received gifts from their second aunt. There's always a way to overcome difficulties...
"Huai Ru, Director Bai, you are too kind. We have never had such a feast before. You have really gone to so much trouble!"
The Lin family didn't care about such things, and Qin Huairu and Bai Ling were concerned about their image. Naturally, they prepared a lavish feast, which also served to silence any criticism. After all, Qin Huairu didn't stay at home often…
“We’re neighbors! We’ll move back next month, then we can chat. Sister-in-law, please share these leftovers with Jie Kuang and Guangfu!”
Usually, after a big feast in the courtyard, there's only some soup left, but today there was even meat left over. And they ate as many steamed buns as they wanted…
Following the custom of celebrating childbirth and the addition of a new member to the family, Bai Ling also brought back four boiled eggs dyed with red pigment to each household. The group of women thanked her repeatedly with gratitude before leaving Nanzhu Hutong.
Hongxing Hospital
After Yan Bugui and Xu Kesuo were brought in, they were immediately given extra beds and placed in the ward where Wang Baye and Yang Weimin were staying.
They were under Wenli's jurisdiction at school, but now that they're at the hospital, they're under Anxin's. In any case, as long as they're in Beijing, they can't escape the Lin family's control...
Yang Weimin has been able to get out of bed and use the toilet by himself after a few days of recuperation, but Wang Laoba is still unable to. Now he relies entirely on Ma Dapeng to take care of him, and the old man has secretly cried countless times these past few days.
Yang Weimin frowned as he watched the two people being carried in.
"What's wrong with you three uncles? You smell so bad!"
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