Chapter 4031: Chapter 4050: A Family in Distress

"My name is Lin Chen, and I come from Planet 49. Dr. Ning Xiuzhu entrusted me to deliver some things to Fang Du Zhou."

Lin Chen examined the small, thin face: "Fang Du Zhou is your?"

The little girl examined Lin Chen for a while, then her gaze passed over him and landed on the three women behind him.

Perhaps because the three women were all too beautiful, and their temperament differed from ordinary people, the little girl’s guarded expression eased considerably, and she opened the door a little wider.

"My name is Fang Lin, and Fang Du Zhou is my dad."

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said with a laugh, "Is your dad at home?"

Fang Lin shook her head: "He went out to work, and I’m the only one at home."

Lin Chen had a moment of realization; no wonder she didn’t make a sound when someone knocked on the door. It wasn’t until he introduced himself that she opened the door.

Yet if we were bad guys, how could just one door stop us?

"Do you know where he works, or perhaps you can give him a phone call?"

Fang Lin answered: "I don’t know where he works, and I can’t reach him."

Lin Chen frowned, speaking softly: "Do you know your dad’s phone number?"

Fang Lin bit her lip: "He doesn’t use a phone."

Hmm?

No phone?

Lin Chen immediately felt something was off. Isn’t everyone supposed to have a wristwatch?

Even if you don’t buy an expensive one, you still need the cheapest one, since wristwatches are bound to the bank, identity, and essential for life.

"When will he be back home?"

Fang Lin replied: "He’ll be back in the evening."

It’s only the afternoon now; it’ll be some time still.

Lin Chen continued to ask: "Can we wait at your house for him to return?"

Although Lin Chen didn’t mind waiting anywhere, intuition told him that Fang Du Zhou might be having a tough time. Chatting with his daughter inside might provide some insight into the situation.

Fang Lin hesitated for a moment, then finally opened the door.

Lin Chen and the other three entered the room, looking around. It was a very small one-bedroom apartment, quite old, but the room was well-kept and tidy.

"Please sit down, I’ll get you some water."

Lin Chen stopped her: "No need, we’re not thirsty."

Fang Lin directly picked up the old kettle, pouring a glass of water for each person and placing them on the small square table.

Lin Chen asked: "Where’s your mom?"

Fang Lin replied: "My mom is in the hospital."

Shang Wenyin gently asked: "Is your mom working in the hospital, or is she sick?"

Fang Lin pressed her lips together and answered: "My mom is sick, getting treatment in the hospital."

Shang Wenyin pressed further: "Do you know what illness your mom has?"

Fang Lin shook her head: "They won’t tell me, but it should be quite serious. Mom can’t get out of bed and can only lie there."

Lin Chen and the others exchanged glances, all with a bit of heaviness in their eyes.

It seems Fang Du Zhou’s situation isn’t great.

His wife is bedridden in the hospital, he works outside, doesn’t even have a phone, and the family lives in such a simple place.

Lin Chen asked: "It’s not the weekend today; why aren’t you at school?"

Fang Lin softly replied: "We just moved here not long ago, and I study by myself at home."

Well then, not even attending school.

Seeing Fang Lin so sensible, Lin Chen thought for a moment and asked directly: "Is your family facing some trouble? Dr. Ning is your dad’s friend. Before we came, he told us to help if you are in difficulty."

Fang Lin’s eyes lit up: "Really?"

Lin Chen nodded affirmatively: "Yes, tell us what difficulties you facing, we can help."

Fang Lin considered for a moment and quietly answered: "I’m not sure myself. I only know someone wants to harm us because my dad would tell me not to make a sound or pay attention if someone came to the door."

Seeing this, Lin Chen didn’t ask more, just comforted: "It’s alright, don’t worry. Let’s wait until your dad comes back, then we’ll figure out how to solve the problem."

Fang Lin murmured a response, returned to her small table, and continued doing her homework.

As it gradually darkened, Fang Lin packed up her books and said, "Uncle, Aunt, let’s have dinner together, I will cook."

Shang Wenyin stepped forward to hold Fang Lin, smiling, "No need to cook, we’re not hungry. Do you like small cakes?"

Shang Wenyin took out a small cake from her spatial ring, smiling: "We can have it for dinner."

Fang Lin’s expression was surprised; she clearly didn’t understand where this small cake was hidden.

Shang Wenyin took out lots of delicious snacks, but Fang Lin sensibly took just a little.

This scene was heart-wrenching for everyone who saw it.

At 9 p.m., footsteps echoed in the stairwell, and they stopped at the door, which opened.

"Dad, you’re home."

A middle-aged man stood at the entrance, wearing a coat that was neither new nor old, with some noticeable oil stains on it. Seeing Lin Chen and the others inside, his face changed abruptly, and he quickly embraced the approaching Fang Lin.

Lin Chen took the initiative: "You must be Mr. Fang Du Zhou. Don’t worry, we’re not bad people. We’re friends of Dr. Ning Xiuzhu, here on his behalf."

"Dr. Ning?"

Fang Du Zhou’s face was startled, then surprise flashed in his eyes as he embraced Fang Lin and entered the room.

"Hello, I am Fang Du Zhou."

Fang Du Zhou was quite tall, and although he looked somewhat destitute, he still carried an extraordinary aura.

Lin Chen extended his hand for a shake and smiled, "Dr. Ning entrusted us to bring you some things, but I’m afraid they won’t fit in this room..."

Fang Du Zhou’s gaze was excited as he asked: "What kind of things?"

Lin Chen answered: "It’s a pretty big metal cabinet. I don’t know what’s inside."

Fang Du Zhou asked again: "Where is the cabinet?"

Lin Chen laughed: "It’s with me; I can bring it out anytime, but there’s not enough space here. How about we go to the rooftop where it’s spacious and no one is there."

Fang Du Zhou’s expression was puzzled, obviously not understanding how such a big metal cabinet could be on someone. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Alright!"

Everyone went up to the rooftop. Lin Chen raised his hand and released the metal cabinet.

Fang Du Zhou’s expression was shocked: "Has space technology developed to this extent?"

Lin Chen smiled and didn’t answer, directly saying: "The password is your birthday."

Fang Du Zhou nodded, entered the password, and opened the metal cabinet.

The metal cabinet contained an instrument, and upon seeing it, Fang Du Zhou’s eyes lit up.

"I’ve finally waited for this!"

Lin Chen curiously asked: "What is this? A scientific instrument?"

Fang Du Zhou shook his head, explained: "It’s a radiation device. With it, I can maintain my wife’s condition, and with gradual treatment, she can slowly recover."

"It contains two non-public technologies, impossible to buy on the market. I had previously asked Dr. Ning for help..."