Reborn in the 1980s: Recapture My Devoted Husband-Chapter 609 - 590: Mei Shuping’s Questioning

Xiao Gu realized the problem just now. They discussed it and decided to start recruiting in the next few days, starting with hiring waiters. Gradually, they will focus on nurturing capable individuals.

So, the hotpot restaurant posted recruitment notices in the following days, and quite a few people came to apply.

Initially, Lin Wan and Xiao Gu conducted the interviews together, but later Lin Wan felt Xiao Gu could handle it alone and directly handed it over to Xiao Gu.

The restaurant brought in seven or eight well-educated individuals as waiters, and suddenly the number of employees increased. Management became more difficult, testing Xiao Gu.

Mom called, saying she and Dad had arrived at their destination. The house is tidied up.

"Mom, are you adapting over there?"

"Quite well. Your dad and I have just arrived; the accommodation allocated by the troop is a two-story small villa, which suits me perfectly. These days, your dad is at the troops, leaving me alone at home, busy organizing things."

"You didn’t see my grandparents, did you?"

"Your dad went to the troops the day after we arrived, saying he would take me over when he returns. But I did meet your cousin, who you know, and she has been to our house before."

"Mom, I know, you mean Lin Yuan, right?" Upon seeing Dad, Lin Wan already guessed.

"Yes, Xiao Wan, who would have thought it would be so coincidental? If only I had found your dad earlier; he spent so many years lying on the hospital bed, and I misunderstood him."

"Mom, some things are arranged by fate. Even if you wish, it wouldn’t give you the chance. Did you ask Lin Yuan about the situation over there?"

"I asked. Xiao Yuan said that your grandparents are quite welcoming to us and are just waiting for me to go over."

"Mom, I believe in you. Hang in there. In a few days, we’ll go over with Brother and Han Yi."

"Alright, I’ll call you when I’ve tidied up here."

"Okay, buy whatever you need over there without holding back. Our family doesn’t shy away from spending money."

Liang Hongmei replied with a smile, feeling helpless as she always does whenever she hears her daughter’s nouveau riche tone, "Understood, understood. People lived here previously. Your dad and I plan to renovate this place. You can come over in half a month."

"Understood, mom. We won’t disturb you too early with Dad. Don’t worry."

"Stop being so cheeky. How’s Little Star doing? Is she walking steadily these days?"

"Not quite steady yet, but she can walk a few steps. In about half a month, she should be fine. Han Yi’s been taking her out every day, going wild."

"In such hot weather, don’t let the child get tanned."

Liang Hongmei’s words left Lin Wan startled. Thinking about recent days, Little Star did seem a lot darker.

Lin Wan hurriedly said a few words to her mom over the phone, hung up, and went to Shilan’s house to find Han Yi.

Men with kids often don’t care about such things, but women do. They might need to visit Z City to meet the old master and mistress someday. If Little Star looks like a black coal, how would she face them?

Han Yi and Ning Jiang were talking about something, and ever since returning from the troops, the two had been secretly discussing matters.

They didn’t let her or Shi Lan know.

When Lin Wan arrived at Shilan’s courtyard, she took Little Star from Shilan’s arms and quietly asked, "What are they doing?"

"Who knows? They’ve already drunk two kettles of water but haven’t gone to the bathroom. You think they might have done something wrong?" Shi Lan mused thoughtfully.

"Probably not; if they did something wrong, they wouldn’t be here. By the way, did you finish making your sauce?

"How could it be finished? Business is getting better, and I need to prepare more. Demand will be larger come winter."

"Didn’t you say you and Ning Jiang could have a baby in less than two months? What will you do with the sauce then?"

Shi Lan smiled and said, "I’ve thought of it already. I’ll have my mother-in-law come over, and if not, my mom. Or I can hire someone."

"Having your own parents around feels more reassuring."

"True, do you think Aunt Liang and Uncle Liang going to Z City means your family is going there too?"

"Not sure yet, but we can’t leave in the next two years. Han Yi and I both have to attend school."

"Oh, I don’t want you to leave. If you do, and my Ning Jiang doesn’t get transferred, it’ll be hard to meet, and my goddaughter can’t be with her growing up."

"There’s no such thing as a never-ending feast, especially since they’re in the military and have to follow orders."

"Indeed, we, as family members, constantly have a heavy burden, never knowing when it’ll be lifted."

"Things will get easier once the child grows up."

Lin Wan and Shi Lan talked outside for a while before Han Yi and Ning Jiang finally came out of the house.

Lin Wan noticed their expressions were natural enough, showing no signs of anything unusual. She still didn’t know what they had been discussing.

As they returned home, Lin Wan asked, "Are your legs still sore? Go for a check-up at the hospital tomorrow."

Han Yi nodded, "It’s good to check. If it’s nothing serious, there’s no need to go. I’m very attentive to my health. Long-term battlefield experience means injuries both big and small. Without attention to maintenance, in a few years, I’d have many ailments, and it’d be unfair to my family."

"What have you been up to with Ning Jiang these days, being so secretive?"

Han Yi laughed, "Just some things at school. A few people are up to no good, and we plan to keep them in line."

"Are you being bullied at school?" Lin Wan frowned, never considering that Han Yi would face difficulties in his studies.

Military school members should be upright, shouldn’t they?

"Who would dare bully me? Just some nuisances. Besides Mei Langchi causing trouble, who else?"

"Mei Langchi, always like a sticky bug. If he keeps being bothersome, how will we live?"

"Han Yi? Is this the wife you chose, gossiping behind people’s backs? What’s good about marrying someone from the countryside who doesn’t engage in proper activities?"

Lin Wan’s remark hadn’t finished when Han Yi was about to speak and respond to his wife. Suddenly, a stern rebuke startled them both, causing them to frown at the source.

"Master Mei, coming from afar to scold me for my choice of spouse?" sarcastically laughed Han Yi, "Heh. Leader Mei is truly bored, thinking he’s qualified to meddle in my family affairs?"

"I’m your father. Why can’t I intervene? Did you hear what she just said, always trying to divide you and your brother? Such a woman should be dealt with sooner. The ones I’ve found for you are much better."

"Leader Mei, you flatter me. I’m not as capable as you claim. If you can persuade your son and my husband, that’s already great. But whether I’m good isn’t up to you. I wonder what brings Leader Mei here today?"

"I’m checking on my son, and you, as a daughter-in-law, what’s your attitude toward your father-in-law?" Mei Shuqing frowned, very dissatisfied with Lin Wan.

Feigning surprise, Lin Wan said, "My husband never said I have a father-in-law to honor. What does Leader Mei mean by this?"

Han Yi’s expression turned cold, his fists clenched as if ready to strike at any moment, "You father and son are one thick-faced ego, thinking you’re something special, acting shamelessly behind the scenes or clinging stubbornly. Truly shameless."

Lin Wan stepped forward to take Little Star, pulling Han Yi’s hand to comfort him.

"... Xiao Yi, you must understand, I’m doing this for your good." Mei Shuping came not to quarrel with him but to reconcile the brothers. Brothers united are powerful. How wonderful would be a harmonious relationship, yet it’s never simple. Hearing those words got him a bit upset and spoke impulsively.

He never imagined Han Yi would defend his wife so fervently, leaving only earnest persuasion.

"I’ve said before, I don’t need your false goodwill. Our household doesn’t welcome you."

"This time I came intending to discuss returning to the Mei Family with you. Your grandfather already knows and wants you back. Returning now is beneficial for you, Xiao Yi."

"I don’t need it. I have the capability to earn my place on my own. I, Han Yi, am not someone who relies solely on the family to progress. Our paths don’t align, and I have no common ground with Master Mei."

Han Yi glanced disdainfully at Mei Shuping.

Mei Shuping felt ashamed, wondering if his son was implying he depended entirely on family support. If he weren’t skilled, how could he have reached his current position?

"Han Yi, you’re too extreme."