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Chapter 618 Arranged Marriage?
When Lin Ran got home, it was already past seven o'clock in the evening.
The parents had just finished clearing the dishes and were surprised to see Lin Ran: "Xiao Ran, have you eaten?"
Lin Ran was not used to the Western food they had eaten this afternoon, and now felt a little hungry.
At home, there are not so many worries.
"Dad, Mom, do you still have some noodles at home? I can just eat some."
"You smell like drunk again." Father Lin came over and said earnestly, "Always drinking and not eating on time will cause stomach problems as you get older."
"I'm going to cook you some food. We also have water spinach and duck meat at home. It's hot. You must like it." Mother Lin put on her apron again and walked into the kitchen.
Lin Wanjun was very happy to see Lin Ran back, "Looking at how well your parents treat you, it feels like you are a guest."
"Don't make trouble, our parents are equally good to us." Lin Ran replied.
Lin Wanjun smiled and said, "If I work overtime, my dad will definitely let me order some noodles for myself when I get back."
"Nonsense." Lin's father immediately grabbed the words, fearing that Lin Wanjun would misunderstand that he favored boys over girls, "There happened to be a bowl of noodles left that day for you to heat up and eat. If you want to eat, can we still give it to you? alley?"
"Hehe." Lin Wanjun smiled mischievously, "But, Xiaoran, it's true, you have been at home for three days and two. Even I almost treat you as a guest."
"Work requires it." Lin Ran responded helplessly.
During the past six months, he had not lived at home for nearly four months.
Lin Ran didn't want to do this. When his career stabilized, he would move to a new house with his family and live a stable life.
After dinner, there were no entertainment activities at home. Only my father had an old-fashioned radio, and he occasionally listened to radio and opera.
Lin Wanjun also took this opportunity to hold Lin Ran's hand and asked him about his experiences in Yunnan.
"The porcelain bowl you brought back this time is quite nice. Is it expensive?" Lin Wanjun asked. She didn't know the price of the handicraft at all, but she only had a vague feeling that it was not cheap.
So my parents were reluctant to take it out and use it, so they washed it cleanly and put it in the cupboard.
Father Lin smiled and asked: "Xiao Ran, you shouldn't go out of town again during the Chinese New Year this year, right?"
"Don't worry, I will definitely stay at home with you during the Chinese New Year." Lin Ran felt a little strange when he said this, as if he was someone who had been working out of town for a long time.
"That's good. During the Chinese New Year, your mother wants to take you to Yanjiao to see grandpa and the others. She hasn't been back in the past few years, which is also a pain for her."
Lin's father sighed. A few years ago, due to poor family circumstances, Lin's mother was reluctant to give up money and did not go back to see her relatives for half a year.
This year, Lin Ran was proud of them.
So I decided to pay them a visit during the Chinese New Year while they were on vacation.
Lin Ran thought of Yuan Peng, the relative who introduced him to the job earlier. He was really an unlearned relative.
If there were all such relatives there, there would be no need to visit!
However, this was from Lin Ran's perspective. He hated snobbish relatives and did not intend to associate with such people.
But my father thought more deeply. After all, my mother married away from home and had no relatives in Xialin Village.
When she was injured, she understood that Mother Lin had gone through a lot of trouble trying to borrow money, but she still thought about her brothers and sisters. After all, people's minds nowadays are like blood being thicker than water.
"Xiao Ran, I heard that you made an uncle unhappy because of the job introduction. Don't quarrel with them over these things when you get there." Father Lin warned again and again.
"I won't," Lin Ran replied, "As long as he doesn't cause trouble for me."
After hearing this, Lin Wanjun asked with a smile: "What if Yuan Peng is really mentioning this matter?"
"Then don't blame me for exposing his true colors on the spot." Lin Ran was not one to be aggrieved.
"Okay, try to restrain yourself." Father Lin smiled, "As long as your mother is happy."
Father Lin seems to be a man of few words, but he always has his family's thoughts in mind.
"Tomorrow morning, I'm going to the city to prepare some gifts. I can't go empty-handed." Lin Ran answered. He thought that if he wanted others to greet him with a smile, the most direct way was to prepare gifts.
Regarding gifts, Lin Ran had already thought about it. Of course, he would not buy any expensive gifts, but would only give some candies and handicrafts like Buddha statues.
"The food is hot. Dad, do you want some more?" Mother Lin came out of the kitchen with the steaming food. "What are you talking about? Are you so happy?" Uh-huh.
Seeing them chatting, I couldn't help but be a little curious.
"Cough." Lin's father coughed suddenly and signaled the two siblings not to mention this matter again.
Lin Ran and Lin Wanjun understood each other, and Lin Ran said: "Let's talk about Fuxian Lake. It is said that the smallest fish there are half a meter long!"
"Is that an exaggeration? Then they shouldn't be hungry, right?" Mother Lin said enviously.
They all lived through poverty and are obsessed with filling their pockets.
"Of course not, and the climate there is very good and the winter is not very cold. If there is a chance next year, let's go there to celebrate the New Year." Lin Ran said.
"Okay, anyway, our family is a family wherever we go." Mother Lin's face suddenly brightened.
Then he put the food on the table and said, "Xiaoran, eat slowly, don't choke."
Father Lin stood up and walked back to the room to listen to the drama.
Mother Lin suddenly said: "Xiao Ran, please don't run around during the Chinese New Year this year. You are not allowed to go on business trips or do archeology on New Year's Eve."
Hearing this, Lin Wanjun couldn't help but laugh.
It seems that in the minds of his parents, Lin Ran is just a restless kid at home.
Lin's mother also mentioned that she would return to her hometown for the New Year this year, but she suggested that Lin Ran and Lin Wanjun stay at home to accompany their father.
Father Lin wanted them to go back together to pay New Year greetings.
Seeing how they cared about each other but didn't want to show it, Lin Ran had mixed feelings!
My parents met through a blind date, which was almost like an arranged marriage at that time.
But after living together for so long, the relationship between them is also very deep.
I remembered the scene in my previous life when my mother died in depression after my father passed away.
Lin Ran was determined not to let this scene happen again.
"Mom, why don't we go to celebrate the New Year as a family?"
Even if they used to look down on their family members, now that the situation has changed, it's too late for them to curry favor with them. When Lin's father goes to pay New Year's greetings, they still dare not to look good on him?
Mother Lin was still a little hesitant. She vaguely remembered how they ignored her when she borrowed money. She recalled that when they had a wedding banquet before, they didn't give any gifts and left immediately after eating.
In other words, if Mrs. Lin has a good personality, if she were to have a bad temper, it would be possible to cut off the relationship directly.
Lin Wanjun was the first to agree: "Yes, Mom, let's go together!"