Chapter 206 - [Bonus ] Returning To Village
Le Sheng could hear bits and pieces of their conversation , though he was stunned by this ' bomb ' like information - he didn't try to pry in the Lin family's matter . Instead he helped Lin Jing to hoist the baskets on his ox cart -once the cart was loaded . Su Wan propped Little Zhi up by his armpits and helped him to sit on the ox cart . She smiled and patted his head " don't jostle around anymore after the cart starts moving , or else you will tumble down , alright ?"
Qi Zhi nodded with an innocent smile , he was really excited now that he knew he wouldn't have to beg for food anymore . Though he glanced around the new surroundings with curiosity , he didn't move around much . Since , Qi Shuyan was still weak , Lin Yan let the little boy sit in his lap and let him lean against his body , Father Lin sat next to Lin Yan in case his second son needed help in taking card of Qi Shuyan . Qi Mei sat next to Su Wan giving her a soft smile as she twiddled with her fingers - because they have brought a lot of things - the ox cart was completely filled after everyone settled down . Thus , Le Sheng didn't wait for anyone and whipped the ox hind legs and the ox cart set off .
However , the ox cart was stopped when they reached the entrance of the village gates . With the increase in the number of the refugees , the capital have sent soldiers to guard every gate whether it was the town or the village gate .
Qi Mei who was sitting next to Su Wan saw the two soldiers and immediately stiffened , she have seen manu refugees getting arrested when they tried to cross the town gates , Qi Mei didn't fear the soldiers at first but she has been seeing the disdain and contempt in their eyes ever since they started on their journey . Qi Mei was a young girl and those unfriendly glances made her really uncomfortable ,it was like her own personal trauma ah !
She looked at Su Wan and then timidly spoke up " Sister in law , will the soldiers let us enter the village ?"
Su Wan patted the little girl and explained softly " of course they will , as long as you have a relative in the village that are willing to take your guarantee , the soldiers will let you enter the village "
Just as Su Wan said the soldiers did stop their ox cart but when Lin Jing took guarantee the two soldiers let them go without any hassle.
Qi Zhi was slightly stunned , he turned to look at the soldiers but neither of them tried to scold him or ordered him to get down of the ox cart - seeing this Qi Zhi finally heaved a sigh of relief .
Father Lin who returned to the village after more than ten years , looked around with a nostalgic gaze .His gaze fell on the old banyan tree , this was the exact same place where he used to sit down and chat with his friends after a hard day . Though he was a little anxious and nervous given he was dressed in tattered clothes , he knew there was no other option - Lin Yan had already spent a total of six taels because of Qi Shuyan 's illness - and only had a few copper coins left in his pocket . It wasn't that Lin Yan didn't want to buy clothes for him , but father Lin had long heard about the increased prices of clothes . So he stopped Lin Yan from buying him any clothes - what was the need of new ready made clothes? They were so expensive and yet their embroidery and quality was so poor ! Pei , his Zhao Lan 's embroidery was still best ! And the clothes made by her were also super comfortable . Thus , in the end Father Lin 's stubbornness Lin Yan only brought a few cotton cloths to sew new clothes for them .
" Lin Heng ? Is it really you ?" Under the banyan tree sat a couple of middle aged men , they only looked over to the ox cart casually but in the end they were surprised seeing the one person they never expected to see . Uncle Mo was shocked as he looked at Father Lin , then immediately stood up from the ground " its really you , Lin Heng ! You bastard where were you ? I - I .. I don't even have any words to say to you. Where did you go leaving your wife and kids alone ?"
Village head Luo heard Uncle Mo 's exclamation and came forward . He walked towards the ox cart to take a proper look at Father Lin , then ended up choking as his eyes turned red - in this village many didn't know but Village head Luo was a really good friend of Father Lin in their earlier days - which was why he agreed to Lin Rui and Luo Chenxi 's engagement "you are alive , you are really alive ! You sick dog where did you go ? Why didn't you return ?"
Father Lin looked at his good friend and his eyes too filled with tears , the second he saw that Lin Rui was married to Su Wan
he understood that something went wrong between Luo Chenxi and Lin Rui but he didn't blame Village head Luo at all . Father Lin knew how unreasonable Village head Luo 's wife was and didn't take it to heart . Whatever , if they didn't want to marry his precious and smart son it was their bad luck " Brother Luo , aiye how should I tell you where shall I begin ?"
Father Lin then told all about what happened to him after he fell in the river , once he was finished - Village head Luo patted Father Lin on his shoulder " its good that you are back , that's all that matters "
" Village head , we should leave . My father just arrived in the Dong Tong town and we need to settle him down and this little boy is sick as well I don't dare to let him stay outside for long " Seeing that the topic was getting dragged more and more , Lin Yan hastily interjected.
" Oh go on then " said Village head Luo waving his hands at them .
The news that Father Lin was back slowly spread throughout the village .