Transmigrated as the Evil Stepmother, I Bully the Whole Family, Yay! Chapter 269

On the day of the New Year, Lin Han indeed went out for a stroll early in the morning wearing a cotton-padded jacket. When people asked, he would say his mother-in-law made it for him, and that she replaced the cotton, inner lining, and outer layer with new ones every year. He successfully garnered a wave of envy from the crowd.

He went to the military district a little late, having gone with Nan Sheng to visit the leader's ho. Nan Sheng had to go back to work the next day, so this was their way of paying an early New Year call.

When they arrived at the Han family's ho, Commander Han called Lin Han into the room for a chat, telling him to perform well recently, as he would be promoted to deputy brigade commander after the New Year.

Lin Han knew what was going on; it seed his work over the past few years had been recognized by the higher-ups. After expressing his gratitude, he and Nan Sheng headed back.

Deputy Brigade Commander Lin? I am so used to calling you Regint Commander Lin that suddenly changing it feels really awkward.

Lin Han replied, Then you can call Regint Commander Lin for the rest of your life.

The two arrived ho laughing and talking. Soon after, Lin Han went to the military district for a patrol. In fact, those staying behind on duty were not required to stay in the military district all day, as long as they could rush over imdiately to handle ergencies. However, in the evening, everyone had to go to the military district to make dumplings and eat with the soldiers.

It was the first ti the elderly Nan couple spent the New Year in a military camp. Seeing that those young soldiers could not go ho, they suddenly felt a pang of heartache for Lin Han. When he was still young, he must have also spent the New Year in the military district like this, missing his family far away, right?

Now, the two of them felt even more affection and pity for Lin Han, while Nan Sheng and the two children clearly fell out of favor.

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After receiving the letter, Zhou Wei was overjoyed. As soon as the twelfth lunar month began, she kept talking about what delicious food she would make for her son. Fan Shuting suddenly recalled that Lin Han seed to be even younger than Sicheng when he joined the army.

Sicheng had a different personality from his second uncle. He was particularly talkative. After returning ho, he kept talking about things in the military district. As the chat went on, the whole family fell silent.

Second Uncle suffered severe injuries several tis and almost had to change careers.

Lin Guozheng and his wife felt quite uncomfortable. Their son never complained about hardships or ntioned his injuries when he ca back. They had thought that after his promotion, he would not have to work so desperately in the military district.

Eldest Brother Lin and his wife felt the sa. They knew that their son's smooth progress in the military district was all thanks to Lin Han. Thinking of all the contributions he had made to the family over the years, they felt they should treat them better in the future.

Originally, they wanted to ask Lin Han when he could transfer Sicheng to work under him, but now they were too embarrassed to bring it up.

Only Sun Qian did not care. She could not benefit from it anyway, so why should she care whether he was injured or discharged.

Over in the capital, Nan Sheng went back to work right after the New Year. Thinking that her experint schedule was a bit tight recently, she asked her parents and the children to stay in the family compound for a few more days before returning.

Lin Han had so ti off after the New Year, so he said, I will take Mom and Dad out for a walk and take so photos as a souvenir.

He also had his own selfish motives. He planned to go again with his wife when she had ti, to take so photos of just the two of them, so the children would not follow them everywhere and be a nuisance.

To watch the flag-raising ceremony, they needed to get up early. Lin Han and the others first went back to stay in the city, and then got up early the next day. They bought breakfast by the roadside and squeezed into the crowd, waiting for that mont to arrive.

The flag-raising ceremony was not yet standardized at that ti, but the mont the five-star red flag slowly rose still brought a sense of pride and deep satisfaction.

Lin Han then took his parents-in-law to walk around the Forbidden City, the Sumr Palace, and the Temple of Heaven. They did not return ho until they had eaten roast duck outside. The old couple was so tired today that they ate an extra bowl of rice, but they were in a very happy mood.

Lin Han was very considerate. Fearing that his parents-in-law's bodies could not take it, he let them rest for a day in between before continuing to climb the Great Wall. They climbed up from the west and ca down from the north.

Zhong Yanyan was completely convinced this ti. Climbing the Great Wall was simply too exhausting. Even now, sitting in the car, she still felt her legs were sowhat numb, as if she had left them behind on the Great Wall.

This ti, Nan Jingyu and his wife stayed in the capital for quite a long ti. Mingli even suspected that his sister and brother-in-law wanted to steal their parents away. Fortunately, before the start of spring, they finally went back.

Mingli could not help but ask, Mom, Dad, do you not usually dislike going out? Why did you stay for several months this ti?

Your sister is too busy with work. By staying at ho, we could at least cook so of her favorite als. She actually gained back so weight over these past few months!

Zhong Yanyan was especially proud. Her cooking was truly nourishing, and even Lin Han praised her for being amazing.

Mingli continued to question them, Did you not say last ti that it was boring living there and you could not even go out?

Zhong Yanyan and Nan Jingyu exchanged a glance. In the past, the couple did not know any better. After finding the joy in it this ti, if it were not for the need to farm their land, they would have wanted to keep having fun.

Who said the capital was not good? The capital was simply wonderful. When they had nothing to do during the day, they could stroll around everywhere, and if they got hungry, buying a couple of flatbreads to eat was incredibly cheap.

Well, once you get used to living there, it is actually not bad...

Oh!

Mingli looked at his parents' expressions and felt that sothing was odd.

Originally, Xiao Yi was going to take a trip to the capital at the beginning of the year, but sothing suddenly happened at ho, so he could not go. His father fell ill. Mingli had even gone to visit him a couple of days ago; the old man's legs were currently not very agile when walking.

Now, the Xiao family intended to tie Xiao Yi down at ho. Their stance was that he could go out, but he had to get married first and ideally have a child.

The black market business had already been handed over. Shitou had been idle lately and often ran over to laugh at Xiao Yi's predicant; otherwise, he had nothing else to do.

Brother Yi, what are you thinking about?

Xiao Yi sat on a large rock by the door, not blinking an eye. It felt like he had been pressured so much by his parents recently that he looked much more weathered.

Xiao Yi looked up. I went on another blind date with a girl today.

Shitou was amused by Xiao Yi's expression. He tried hard to control his facial features. No, Brother Yi, why exactly do you not want to get married and have kids?

Previously, when they were running the black market business, he was afraid of getting caught and did not want to drag a girl down. Shitou understood this feeling, as he had also remained a bachelor for the sa reason.

But now that those things were in the past, it was really strange that Brother Yi was still so resistant.

Xiao Yi said in frustration, It is not that I do not want to get married, I just feel like I have not t the right one yet. I want to go out and see the world. If I am still alone in a few years, I will definitely listen to my parents.

He had already made up his mind. Once his father's legs recovered, he would run away imdiately. With money at ho and uncles to look after things, there was nothing to worry about.

After finishing the farming, Xiao Yi and Shitou bought train tickets and ran off. After a day and a night of bumpy travel, they finally arrived in the capital. anwhile, Xiao's parents were stomping their feet in anger.

It was also their good luck that Nan Sheng was not as busy these past two days. She was able to get off work normally and had ti to host the two of them.

Co and taste the capital's famous roast duck.

Nan Sheng rolled one for each of them, afraid they might feel awkward not knowing how to eat it. After tasting it, Xiao Yi and Shitou kept praising the flavor.

After the al, Nan Sheng joked, Could not stay at ho anymore, huh? Xiao Yi agreed, saying he felt miserable if he could not make money for even a single day.

Sister Nan, the country has already established special economic zones. What do you think about Shitou and going to the south to develop?

The south is indeed suitable for developnt, but the country is currently trying out different paths. In the short term, it might not be possible to completely open up private trading.

Seeing that Xiao Yi really didn't want to go ho, Nan Sheng told him with so hesitation, "If you go south now, you can only go back to your old trade, and the danger will be much greater than before."

Hearing that there was an opportunity, Xiao Yi instantly perked up. "Sister Nan, I'm not afraid of danger, but what do you think I can resell in the south? They don't lack grain over there!"

"You know about the tape recorders that are popular this year, right? There are also computers. You might not have heard of them; they are used for work and are extrely expensive. However, through special channels, they can be dismantled and brought in. If you assemble them yourself, you can net a fifty percent profit."

Hearing that it was electronic products, Xiao Yi knew how deep and murky those waters were. But he was a born adventurer; as long as he could make money, he dared to do anything.

After confirming that Xiao Yi was indeed heading south, Nan Sheng had Lin Han call his comrades over there to look after him, ensuring that even if he offended so big shot, he wouldn't lose his life.

Xiao Yi wanted to venture south alone and write to Shitou once he settled down. Shitou disagreed; he told Xiao Yi to wait for him for two days, saying they would leave together after he got married.

When Xiao Yi's parents saw their son return, they thought he had just gone out for a stroll. They even nagged him about how Shitou was getting married soon while he was still a bachelor, completely unaware that Xiao Yi would soon depart for the south, and that this departure would last for several years.

In the blink of an eye, Sizhe got accepted into the Imperial Capital Military Academy. Nan Sheng and Lin Han specifically took ti off so the whole family could see him off to school.

Being able to realize his dream was certainly a happy occasion, but looking at his parents and younger sister, he felt very reluctant to leave. He heard that the military academy had strict managent, making it impossible to co out on regular days, and even holidays might be canceled. He didn't know when they would et again.

They drove a military district vehicle over today, but due to the academy's strict managent, parents were not allowed inside. Sizhe could only take his bag and go in to report by himself.

His high school life over the past few years had also been under military-style managent, so he knew exactly what to bring and what not to bring. He quickly collected his luggage and completed all the procedures.

The dormitory was a twelve-person room, and quite a few people had already arrived. After finishing the paperwork, there was nothing else to do. School officially started tomorrow, leaving him with a final half-day to relax.

A classmate invited Sizhe to eat at the cafeteria together, but Sizhe politely declined. "My family is still waiting at the gate. I'll eat at the cafeteria tonight."

Hearing this, everyone understood that he must be a local from the Imperial Capital. Families from farther away simply didn't have the ti to co and drop them off. Plus, judging by his clothes, his family background must be quite good.

"Then we'll head off first!"

When Sizhe ca out of the school, he quickly located the car. The family found a nearby restaurant and ordered plenty of delicious food.

Lin Han instructed his son, "The managent at the military academy is a hundred tis stricter than your high school. Do not try to challenge the school rules and disciplines, or you'll suffer the consequences."

Sizhe nodded as he ate. He applied to the military academy to beco a soldier like Lin Han in the future. Going to school was about learning skills, so he definitely wouldn't cause trouble.

"Don't worry, Dad. I definitely won't bring sha to our family. When I graduate, I'll apply to join the Imperial Capital Military District and be a soldier under your command!"

Lin Han told him not to daydream too much. "After graduation, you have to follow the school's assignnt. If you want to co to my unit, you need to have the capability first!"

While they were eating, quite a few people ca in. Sizhe recognized a few faces as fellow military academy students; it seed there were quite a few locals applying to the academy.

After the al, Sizhe was sent back to the academy. He pinched his sister's cheek and said, "Be obedient at ho. Don't go out when Mom isn't around, got it?"

"I know, Brother. I'll co pick you up when you have a holiday!"

As Siqi grew older, she beca more sensible. She now looked about fifty percent like Bai Xiu, but her temperant was much closer to Nan Sheng's.

When she wasn't busy, Nan Sheng would chat with her daughter. "Qiqi, do you have any thoughts about your future? What university do you want to test into later?"

Qiqi looked a bit troubled. She really hadn't considered this question before, but with her idol right in front of her, she quickly ca up with an idea.

"Mom, I want to work in the governnt in the future. Which school has a governnt major?"

Nan Sheng was speechless. What was this child thinking about all day?

A governnt major? Why not create a presidential major for her, so she could be assigned a country to manage right after graduation?

However, in their subsequent conversation, Nan Sheng learned that Qiqi had a special affinity for the governnt since childhood. Perhaps it was because she admired her mother, or maybe she wanted to beco a very useful person just like her.

"Qiqi, if you want to work in the governnt, you have to study hard. Mom hopes that you can rely on your own grades to be assigned to a governnt job after graduation. Can you do that?"

"Yes! Mom, I definitely can!"

Seeing the child so confident, Nan Sheng felt very gratified. When Lin Han ca over, she said, "Our two children, one followed you to the military academy, and the other wants to follow into governnt work. It seems we have a very profound influence on them."

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Lin Han didn't intend to interfere with his children's ideas, but it was impossible not to be happy that they acknowledged their parents' character and professions.

"It is good, but Qiqi usually only acts spoiled at ho and looks so silly. Don't you think she'll be bullied to death if she enters the governnt?"

Lin Han laughed at his wife for overthinking. Qiqi was only in junior high; she might forget what she said today in a few days. Worrying about this was a bit unnecessary.

After several years of hard work, the project Nan Sheng was involved in had achieved a major breakthrough. The next step simply required continuous practice to perfect the data.

"Mom and Dad sent a letter saying that Grandma and Grandpa aren't in good health. I'm going ho for the New Year this year. Can you go back with ?"

Lin Han said he could; he just needed to notify his superiors in advance. "Yongxiang and Gao Feng are getting married in a few days. He told I must invite you back to attend the wedding. Wifey, won't you do this favor?"

"Alright, I'll do you this favor!"

Speaking of which, the couple was actually the matchmakers for Han Yongxiang and Gao Feng. Gao Feng was Nan Sheng's assistant and often followed her back to the family compound. When Han Yongxiang visited the Lin family, they gradually beca familiar with each other and unknowingly fell in love.

Lin Han gloated, "Back when we were in Rongcheng, that kid even laughed at for constantly running to the county town for no reason. Now that he's marrying Gao Feng, with one living in the city and the other in the military district, he'll finally know what that tastes like."

Gao Feng's work rhythm completely followed Nan Sheng's. It was only because they weren't busy recently that she could find the ti to get married.

Han Yongxiang's "good days" were yet to co!