Transmigration: Flirted with My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 431 - 430: Comrade, This is Not the Time to Quarrel

Chapter 431: Chapter 430: Comrade, This is Not the Time to Quarrel

Father and daughter meet, eyes reddening with emotion.

Mr. Lin turned away to wipe the corner of his eye before turning back to Lin Nianhe, saying, "Hehe, well done."

He had praised her many times over the phone, always wanting to do so in person.

He thought he would have to wait until New Year’s, but fate allowed him to see his daughter sooner.

Lin Nianhe flashed a brilliant smile and gave a salute, "Father comrade has taught well!"

"Ha ha ha..."

Mr. Lin’s laughter was especially hearty, and as he laughed, his eyes welled up again.

He looked at Lin Nianhe, wanting to say she must have suffered, but on closer inspection, her clothes were clean and thick, her cotton shoes quite new - not the ones from home. It must have been tailor-made by someone else. Her face looked tender and even appeared to have gained some weight...

The word "suffered" seemed hard to utter.

Soon, Aunt Li came in with a dish, starting with spicy rabbit meat, a good dish to accompany drinks. Seeing that the kang bed was a bit crowded, she went to bring another table.

"No need for so much trouble," Mr. Lin spoke, gesturing to Minister Huang, "Old Huang, move in a bit."

"Sure thing."

Minister Huang acknowledged and squeezed beside Li Dahe, making space for two guards to join in the meal on the kang.

He looked towards Feng Wei and asked, "Son, have you eaten?"

Feng Wei instantly stood up, "Reporting to the chief, I have eaten!"

"Then you should still have a drink," Minister Huang moved aside a little more.

Feng Wei got flustered, turning to look at Su Yuncheng.

Su Yuncheng said, "Just go if you’re told to."

"Yes!"

Mr. Lin poured the drinks, asking Su Yuncheng, "Yuncheng, won’t you eat something?"

"No, I’ve already eaten," Su Yuncheng replied, his voice a bit tight.

"Come over here, I must toast to you," Mr. Lin pushed a bowl of wine towards him, "Thanks for taking care of Hehe during this time."

Su Yuncheng’s ears reddened, and he stood up to accept the bowl.

Sensing his strange expression, Lin Nianhe belatedly realized—oh, Major Su didn’t know in what capacity to meet Old Comrade Lin!

She pressed her lips together, smiled, stood up to make space, and tugged on Su Yuncheng’s sleeve, "Brother Yuncheng, sit here, have a drink with my dad."

Su Yuncheng: "...!"

He looked at Lin Nianhe, eyes bright.

Lin Nianhe was looking back at him, her eyes curving into crescents.

Some things don’t need to be spoken out loud; a look can convey the message.

Su Yuncheng’s lips curled slightly as he sat next to Mr. Lin, holding the wine bowl earnestly and said, "Uncle Lin, Nianhe and I..."

"Ah, no need to explain that, I understand," Old Lin patted Su Yuncheng’s shoulder in a comforting manner.

Su Yuncheng: "...!"

Lin Nianhe: "...?"

Understand? Understand what?

They both looked at each other, their eyes questioning: What did you say? When did you say it?

Mr. Lin continued, "Capturing spies is the most important task, and I’m comforted that Hehe could contribute... even though she is not a soldier, never forget, our victory is never separate from the selfless aid of the masses..."

Su Yuncheng: "..."

Lin Nianhe: "..."

Old Comrade Lin was apparently still fixated on the Bai Bo incident!

This abrupt turn left both of them uncertain how to follow up.

"However!"

Comrade Old Lin’s tone shifted, causing the two who had intended to confess to tense up again.

"But still, Yuncheng, after you return to Beijing, you should avoid Aunt Lin for a few days," Mr. Lin patted Su Yuncheng’s shoulder, subtly reminding him, "She still has some reservations about this issue."

Su Yuncheng nodded seriously: "Okay, I understand." When the time comes, he would directly visit to apologize.

Lin Nianhe felt somewhat helpless and said, "Dad, Brother Yuncheng and I..."

"I know it was your own choice, and it has nothing to do with Yuncheng. No need to say more, I understand. Your mom understands too; she’s just worried about you and fears for your safety."

Lin Nianhe: "... You might not really understand!"

She wanted to protest, but was interrupted by Minister Huang, "What’s the matter? Tell me about it too."

Since taking a position in the Foreign Trade Department, Minister Huang was less aware of military affairs but still showed great concern.

Those were battlefields where he once fought!

Comrade Old Lin immediately started telling him about the capture of Bai Bo, and after sharing what he knew, he even urged Su Yuncheng to recount the details.

In response, Su Yuncheng could only say, "Uncle Lin, Uncle Huang, I can’t speak about it."

"Ah, right, some matters must be kept confidential."

"Things are not like before, back then..."

At the dinner table, Mr. Lin and Minister Huang, reminiscing over a drink about the bygone stormy years, sparked interest among Li Da and a few others, leaving only Su Yuncheng and Lin Nianhe speechless.

Who knows if Mr. Lin will regret what he missed today once he finds out in the future...

Mr. Lin and the others were exhausted from over thirty hours of travel, felt sleepy after eating and drinking, and began yawning.

Upon hearing that Mr. Lin and his group would visit, Li Da had made room in his own house for them to stay. During their drinks, Aunt Li had warmed up the kang and made the beds.

Mr. Lin wanted to send Lin Nianhe back to the Educated Youth Corps, but Su Yuncheng stopped him: "Uncle Lin, I need to head home too, I’ll just take Nianhe back. You should rest well."

"That’s fine, we’ll talk tomorrow. Sweetheart, go to sleep early!"

"Okay, Dad, you should rest soon, Uncle Huang is already snoring."

"Hahaha, alright!"

On the way back, Lin Nianhe kicked at the snow, teasingly suggested, "Brother Yuncheng, how about we just don’t tell my dad?"

She couldn’t help being a bit mischievous.

Su Yuncheng stopped in his tracks and looked at Lin Nianhe.

Under the moonlight, his eyes were filled with her.

He said, "Nianhe, I know you’re not yet eighteen. I’m not in a rush these next few days. It’s just that Uncle Lin happened to visit, so I... I’m five years older than you, do you mind that..."

"I don’t mind you at all," Lin Nianhe interrupted him as she looked up at him, "If I minded, why would I have you wait for me to grow up?"

Su Yuncheng: "...!"

She cut him off so urgently, definitely fearing he might overthink.

She was so concerned about his feelings, yet he still suspected that her suggestion not to tell the parents was because... He really deserved to die!

Su Yuncheng reached out, cupping Lin Nianhe’s face, and stared deeply into her eyes, asking sincerely, "Nianhe, would you like to be in a relationship with me?"

His hands were warm, melting the iciness on her cheeks, blocking the howling north wind.

Lin Nianhe raised her hand, holding his.

She smiled, looking into his eyes and nodded earnestly, "I’d like that."

Actually, when she initially told him to wait for her to grow up, it was merely because she thought things were progressing too fast and she wanted to observe him more. But he stubbornly felt that it needed to wait until she was eighteen, not a day sooner, out of his eagerness.

A smile filled Lin Nianhe’s eyes; she moved closer and opened her arms, "Aunt Wang said, in winter it’s fine to hug and cuddle. Shall we try?"

Su Yuncheng’s eyes tightened, and his hand lingering on her cheek fell, then he pulled her into his embrace.

The north wind paused, and the snow ceased falling from the branches.

The stars in the sky covered their eyes, and the moon blushed.

The world fell silent, enveloping them in the beat of each other’s