Chapter 947: Chapter 820: What’s the Use of Going to Xiao Wu?

"Then why are we looking for Big Sis? That’s not right!" Lin Liyin looked at Mr. Lin, "Dad, you’re actually trying to find my brother-in-law, aren’t you?" As she spoke, she immediately drooped and shook her head dejectedly.

After a pause, she continued, "It’s useless. My brother-in-law is notoriously indifferent to anything outside his duties. You know he never gets involved in anything beyond his responsibilities."

"Besides, he doesn’t have any affection for our family. My sister might have the will but not the power, and she wouldn’t even dare to mention a word in front of him."

Mr. Lin watched her with a stern face, waiting for her to finish her complaints, and then asked, "Are you done? Since you thought of it, do you think your father is so brainless?"

"Alright, alright, I’ll keep quiet, I’ll listen, okay?"

Lin Aidang saw his sister at odds with Mr. Lin and shook his head with a chuckle. He poured her a glass of water and explained, "Dad wants to find Zhang Guoqing."

Lin Liyin looked at him in surprise.

Lin Aidang nodded in confirmation. She wasn’t the only one who found it incredible; even when Mr. Lin told him, he thought it was absurd. That so-called "country bumpkin" has really come a long way.

"Dad, what are you thinking? What’s the use of finding Xiao Wu? There’s no way he would risk his brother-in-law’s name to do something for our second brother, and without the shine from the brother-in-law, he’s not even on par with Li Jianjun from our family."

She didn’t say it, but Li Jianjun’s position is higher than Zhang Guoqing’s. Even if they meet in the future, Zhang Guoqing would have to salute Li Jianjun first!

And no matter how retired Mr. Lin is, he still has his reputation. Why bother looking for Zhang Guoqing? After all, that kid’s success is thanks to his father-in-law; otherwise, who would care about him?

Mr. Lin looked at her indifferent expression and smiled bitterly at his in-laws. It’s all his fault for not raising his children well. Sometimes, even current officials are worth less than current managers, let alone how many people are eyeing job allocations from all over.

How should he step in? Oh, go to Wu and subtly suggest arranging a good unit for his son? At best, Wu might ignore him, and in the worst case, report him?

He had explained this to his son once, so he was too lazy to repeat it now and signaled Lin Aidang to explain it to his sister.

"Sis, we really need to find Zhang Guoqing. Didn’t you forget that Zhang Guoqing used to be part of their system? It’s said that Minister Wu holds him in high regard; apparently, they’re friends despite the age gap."

Lin Aidang said, with a somewhat disappointed sigh, "Five years is enough for someone to build his own network. He’s no longer that penniless kid without anything."

Their family’s eldest made the wrong move. If only he had entered the military academy earlier, been transferred back to Beijing earlier, instead of listening to the old lady about getting promoted from the grassroots level, he wouldn’t lag behind anyone now.

Life is unpredictable, one wrong step and every step thereafter is wrong...

Listening to this, Lin Liyin felt it was even more useless. Asking Zhang Guoqing was worse than asking Zhou Jiao. If anyone knew a bit about the couple, they’d know he’s a henpecked husband.

But would Zhou Jiao help? Even if she smiled at you, her eyes wouldn’t show a hint of affection, colder than her father.

But she wouldn’t say this to offend anyone. She didn’t believe Mr. Lin couldn’t see who was in charge in the Zhou family now; it was just a matter of wishful thinking.

Mr. Lin certainly understood this reasoning. He patiently said, "Help Dad find your big sister. Once she agrees, Xiao Wu will speak on our behalf to Wu. Your big sister said Xiao Wu is very filial; he handles all her affairs."

Lin Liyin had no interest in getting involved, knowing it would have no result. If she went to the Beihai River, wouldn’t she get scolded to death by Zhou Jiao before she even spoke?

"Xiao Ying, look at Dad here, alone every day with no one to talk to. You’re busy with work, and your big brother is out of town. Dad wants to keep your little brother around, at least a family member."

"Dad doesn’t ask for much, just to keep your little brother in town..."

Lin Liyin clapped her hands, interrupting Mr. Lin happily, "Isn’t that simple? Dad, you can come too. If there’s no veteran rest home there, just go back and forth. Besides, my little brother can come back every weekend."

Mr. Lin was so angry that he nearly spat blood. No matter his daughter’s thoughts now, he didn’t want to be laughed at by his in-laws.

Forcing a smile, Mr. Lin shook his head with a smile at Elder Jiang, "This silly child!"

Elder Jiang cooperated with a smile, "This matter can’t be rushed, so I’ll head back first."

"It’s almost time to eat; have a meal before you go."

"No, I still need to visit my eldest."

The two in-laws exchanged pleasantries, and Mr. Lin personally saw him out the door, turning to look at his children behind him, sighing quietly.

"Call your brother and tell him to come back." Saying this, he uncertainly looked at his daughter, "Hasn’t your big brother visited in over a month?"

Lin Liyin shook her head; she didn’t live with Mr. Lin, so how would she know?

"Busy, busy, busy all the time, not even knowing what you’re all busy with, nothing but phone calls, not even a trace of a ghost. Look at you all, I’m old now, can’t you spend some time with me?"

Seeing Mr. Lin get angry, Lin Liyin hastily supported him and comforted, "Dad, isn’t Xiao Hui getting married soon? My brother is saving up his vacation. Now my little brother is back, and we’ll come every weekend to accompany you."

Behind them, Jiang Jiangyu pursed her lips. Such a cunning little thing, even their weekends have been scheduled! She knew that times had changed; despite her grievances, she didn’t dare speak up, only silently cursing this spiteful sister-in-law.

If asked about the one person she disliked the most after marrying into the Lin family, it was undoubtedly the one before her. Backed by the now-deceased grandmother’s affection, she openly and secretly squeezed her out, treating her insignificantly.

Compared to Lin Lishan, this sister-in-law was truly something else! Don’t think she didn’t catch the meaning behind those words earlier, it was just not wanting to help!

Thinking of this, she secretly tugged at her husband and shook her head slightly. Better to go to the outskirts, as her father had suggested, stay far for peace.

Lin Aidang glanced at Mr. Lin, turned his head silently when he wasn’t paying attention, and mouthed silently: What’s up?

Jiang Jiangyu spotted the father and daughter’s conversation ahead, increasingly feeling only one’s own parents could be relied upon, and remembering her father’s earlier words, silently mouthed back: Forget it.

Lin Aidang nodded knowingly. He also was unwilling to mess around further; no butcher, no pork, right? Compared to his career, the favors were better spent on their sons.

Poor Mr. Lin was trying to convince his daughter, unaware that the couple behind had already reached a consensus. Especially his daughter-in-law, who was unwilling to stay with the elderly.

Just like Elder Jiang said, distance brings fondness, proximity brings conflict. His daughter staying with the Lin family might result in her being used and discarded without knowing when, so it’s better to live quietly with her son-in-law.