My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 646 I’m sorry, I offended someone

Chapter 646: 646 I’m sorry, I offended someone

Gu Yingzhou: "Soon, we’ll definitely reach home before the eve of the Lunar New Year."

Lin Tang remained silent for a moment, then couldn’t resist teasing, "That’s truly a revelation – as enlightening as one could be."

Arriving home before the eve of the Lunar New Year wasn’t that already clear?

"I thought you might have forgotten." Gu Yingzhou replied with a calm demeanor.

Say it plainly, that situation’s not under their control.

Lin Tang snorted, "That’s impossible, give me a book and I can recite it back to you."

Eidetic memory, look it up.

Forgetting things had nothing to do with her.

Gu Yingzhou watched his proud partner, amusement flickering through his eyes, clear as mountain snow.

"I know you’re impressive, leave some room for ordinary folks."

Lin Tang kept a straight face, "Ordinary people might feel offended."

Speaking of intelligence, she admitted she couldn’t compare to Gu Yingzhou.

He was blessed with exceptional wit, extraordinary memory, quick thinking, and strong logic – truly favoured by the heavens.

Gu Yingzhou couldn’t help laughing, "Then I apologize, I’ve offended someone."

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Lin Qingshan managed to return on the day of the Lunar New Year’s Eve.

When he arrived, Lin Tang was pasting couplets with Gu Yingzhou.

A few youngsters at home each held a piece of fried pork scraps, munching away as they watched.

"Move it a bit to the left." Lin Tang directed, "It’s sticking out at the top; lower, lower, yes, just like that..."

Gu Yingzhou pressed one hand on the couplet, took the paste with the other, and affixed the couplet just right.

Lin Tang, with her rose-colored glasses, thought the couplets pasted by her fiancé were perfectly aligned and praised, "Well done!"

Lin Zhicheng grew another year older, his personality becoming increasingly lively and mischievous.

Hearing his little aunt’s words, he laughed weirdly.

"Well done～!" he mimicked, the pitch of his voice rising.

Lin Tang, upon hearing this, went over to pinch his ear, "You little rascal, where’s your respect for elders and love for the young? Even daring to mock me."

Her voice was full of bluster, but her hands were gently teasing.

Lin Zhicheng grimaced, raising his hands in mock surrender.

"Aiya, I know I’m wrong, little auntie, don’t be angry. If I really treated you with filial respect due to an elder, you wouldn’t be happy either, would you? You’re so young and pretty, I just can’t muster that respect for you yet..."

Lin Tang couldn’t help but chuckle at his words.

She let go of Lin Zhicheng’s ear and gently tapped his head.

"Keep being cheeky; just wait till your dad gets back and deals with you."

As she spoke, she glanced around and spotted Lin Qingshan, a few steps away, carrying his luggage.

Her expression brightened, she was about to call out, but the young man gestured for silence.

Lin Qingshan pointed towards his eldest son, who was turned away, curious to hear his response.

Lin Zhicheng, unaware of the looming presence behind him, eyes cunning, spoke coyly,

"My dad isn’t back yet, so we’ll see when he returns. I’ll be good then, certainly without a beating."

Lin Tang’s smile held a meaningful depth.

Gu Yingzhou, observing the mischievous grin at the corner of her mouth, shook his head in resignation.

Still such a playful young girl at heart.

When Lin Qingshan heard his son’s words, he spoke coolly, "Is that so?"

Lin Zhicheng felt this voice was eerily familiar.

Without dwelling much, he replied, "Yes, I’m clever you know."

"Still are," Lin Qingshan let out a cold laugh, took a step forward, and appeared in front of Lin Zhicheng.

"Lin Goudan! You’ve certainly grown quite bold."

Lin Zhicheng was dumbstruck at the sight of his father, "Ah...!"

With a startled cry, he stepped back, "Dad, how come you’re back?"

Lin Qingshan was furious, "This is my home, why can’t I return?!"

Seeing his father’s darkened face, Lin Zhicheng hastily approached, sensibly starting to massage his back,

"Dad, you must be tired from the journey, your son is almost heartbroken. Come on, let me give you a back rub, massage your waist..."

Observing her grandnephew’s groveling manner, Lin Tang’s mouth twitched, "...Such a strong will to live, huh?"

Will to live?

Gu Yingzhou found the term interesting.

His dad was just like that... with a startling will to survive.

Gu Yu: "..." Come home, let’s demonstrate in the courtyard.

Lin Qingshan was utterly speechless.

He pinched his oldest son’s face, "Let’s see, how did your skin get so thick?"

Lin Zhicheng, shamelessly proud, mumbled through pinched cheeks, "What about me? I’m sincere."

After declaring his loyalty, his eyes drifted towards the luggage not far away.

"Dad, was your trip smooth sailing?"

With his own father, he wasn’t the least bit reserved.

Lin Tang smacked Lin Zhicheng on the head, "Go play to the side, can’t you see your dad’s face is all blue from the cold? If you don’t care about him, I do care about my big brother."

Without further ado, she hooked Lin Qingshan’s arm and headed inside.

Gu Yingzhou shook his head, stepped forward to take the luggage, and followed by his partner’s side.

Lin Zhicheng: "..." I care too, just haven’t gotten around to saying it yet.

Crossing the threshold, Lin Tang’s voice rang out loud and clear, "Dad, mom... my big brother is back."

A few seconds after her words fell, people came bustling out.

Li Xiuli caught sight of her son, whom she hadn’t seen for days, and was about to comment on his thinness, but upon seeing Lin Qingshan’s markedly more spirited face, she swallowed her words.

"...Big brother is back, looking spirited."

Strange.

Very strange.

Others lose weight when they travel, but not only had her oldest son not lost weight, he seemed more spirited.

Lin Tang also felt her big brother looked more lively, but thinking she might be mistaken, she kept silent.

Hearing her mother’s words, she looked suspiciously at Lin Qingshan beside her.

"Big brother, what did you do? How come you came back from the trip looking even more energetic?" she asked curiously.

Lin Qingshan, recalling the Provincial City’s reception of their honored group, flashed a set of pearly whites in a grin.

Before he could speak, Ning Xinrou brought over some hot water, suggesting he wash his face first.

Lin Qingshan, not having seen his wife for some days, finally did, and settled down.

His eyes sparked with fiery stars, scorchingly intense.

But only for a moment before he reeled his gaze back in.

Ning Xinrou, sensing her husband’s stare, blushed all over her face.

Knowing his wife’s modesty, Lin Qingshan quickly averted his eyes and began recounting his Provincial City experience.

"We had a dedicated person to receive us in Provincial City, we didn’t have to worry about food or housing, everything was neatly organized. The food was great, the accommodations pleasant, and Director Yan even showed us around, broadening our horizons. The schedule was quite relaxed..."

This trip was so much more leisurely than work.

With others handling meals and accommodations, and being guided on outings, visiting several locations each day wasn’t a problem.

Lin Zhicheng raised his little paw, "Dad, is the food in Provincial City delicious?"

The other three youngsters immediately perked up, their gazes swiftly turning his way.

Everyone: "..."

Yep, they knew what to focus on, no worries about going hungry in the future.

Lin Qingshan: "Delicious, of course! After all, it’s Provincial City."

He was at a loss for words on the specifics of the deliciousness and didn’t know how to elaborate.

Lin Zhicheng and the others waited for him to drop some tantalizing details, only to find he stopped after a single vague comment.

"..." That was somewhat abrupt.

Twenty minutes into sharing his experiences in Provincial City, Li Xiuli smacked her lips, still wanting more.

"People in Provincial City are so generous, taking care of your food and accommodations, must be wealthy..."