Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 333 - 298: Three Old Men Like Children (1)
It seemed to understand Shan Minglang’s words and appeared quite dissatisfied with being called a "little dog."
Seeing that Ah Bu ignored him, Shan Minglang disdainfully remarked, "dull dog..."
(Stupid dog!)
This time, Ah Bu closed its eyes even tighter. From that point on, whenever Shan Minglang came to Yijing Manor, Ah Bu wouldn’t look at him directly.
In the evening, Shan Minglang returned to the Yin Family’s villa and went down the mountain with his parents.
Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin wanted to stay on the mountain for a couple more days.
Housekeeper Lin and Ah Su stayed to take care of them.
After dinner, the old couple took a walk along the smooth mountain road.
The evenings on the mountain are always cool, especially in the autumn and winter seasons.
After walking for a while, the temperature significantly dropped, so Yin Shaohui wrapped his leather jacket around Zhou Mengqin.
Yin Shaohui had sustained a leg injury on the battlefield, and in colder seasons, his knees would ache.
When they passed by Yijing Manor, they knocked on the door and went in, planning to rest and chat with Bai Fengmao for a bit.
When young people aren’t around, a few elderly folks chatting together feels more comfortable.
It’s just like when young people gather to play, they’re more relaxed and free without their elders around.
The bright yellow moon hung against the dark backdrop.
Bai Fengmao hadn’t expected Yin Shaohui to visit before he could go looking for him.
"Brother Yin, Little Sister Zhou, you haven’t gone down the mountain?"
Bai Fengmao invited them in to sit.
"As we get older, we enjoy peace more, so we thought of staying on the mountain for a few more days to accompany you, Brother Bai!"
Yin Shaohui said with a smile.
Bai Fengmao asked the servant to make two cups of tea.
"The tea leaves that Shixiu brought over from your place, hahaha."
"That kid is now much more filial to you and the Su Family’s elders than to us."
Yin Shaohui sighed, "They say daughters are hard to keep, but I think even sons can’t be kept."
"Shixiu is filial, Brother Yin, you shouldn’t speak so bitterly."
Yin Shaohui smiled slightly.
Bai Fengmao knew very well that among Yin Shaohui’s children and grandchildren, whenever Yin Shixiu was mentioned, it was always with unprovoked pride and admiration.
Just like when others mentioned Bai Sidong in front of him.
It’s not that parents are biased, but as children grow up, the differences between them become evident.
There’s always one you favor and one you don’t.
No matter how much you say they’re the same.
"By the way, this matter isn’t really for me to bring up, but... we’re practically family through marriage now."
"Of course, Brother, whatever you have to say, just say it."
"About Shan Mingxu... this afternoon Minglang mentioned his brother at my place. I don’t know if it’s just Minglang who’s in the dark, or if your whole family is."
Bai Fengmao spoke while carefully observing Yin Shaohui’s expression, and after he finished, he roughly understood.
It was not that the whole family was unaware of the truth.
"How did Brother Bai know about this? This should be top secret, right?"
Yin Shaohui sighed.
As expected.
Bai Fengmao took a sip of tea, "Although this old man has retired from politics, I’m not completely out of touch with the world. I still have juniors coming to visit often. They don’t say it outright, but from what they hint at, it’s not hard to guess Shan Mingxu’s current position."
Bai Fengmao paused for a moment and then said, "After all... speaking of the unit symbolized by a cat, anyone who knows wouldn’t need to guess which unit it is."
Zhou Mengqin took a deep breath, her once fair but now heavily wrinkled hands held the tea cup tightly...
"That boy Mingxu... who would have thought?"
Yin Shaohui sighed, looking troubled.
"Indeed, who would have thought he could endure such hardships, even though he was pampered like a young master."
"I was already very surprised when he passed the Special Forces selection, but I didn’t expect this kid wasn’t planning to stop and went directly there..."
"He’s got skills!"
Bai Fengmao’s words were full of praise.
Yin Shaohui could only wear a bitter smile, "It’s said that cats have nine lives, and those who join that unit are rumored to need nine lives to come out alive. The skill of nine lives, the fate of nine lives..."
Bai Fengmao’s expression also became solemn, "That kid is only nineteen this year, right?"
"Indeed... if Shi Hua and Munan knew, neither would feel good."
"Let alone a unit like this, without even a code name, not known even by the military’s high command. If any day they died in action, there wouldn’t even be a remembrance ceremony."
Yin Shaohui was a former national military commander; this unit was formed during the Korean War.
If not, he wouldn’t know either.
An elite of the elite small unit.
Total members less than thirty, but each an outstanding warrior.
The "Nine Lives" is named because of this.
When he learned that his grandson had joined such a unit, imagine his shock at that moment...
But besides the shock, he couldn’t help but feel a touch of pride...
He couldn’t help but feel proud of this grandson.
Only those who came from the military can understand how much hardship it takes to be selected for such a unit, how many tears they shed...
To silently call out "Mom" countless times at night.
Falling down numerous times, on the brink of suffocation, sweat pouring, blood flowing...
"Are you planning to keep it a secret forever?"
"Originally, the entire unit belonged to top-secret archives, and it’s just because you, Brother, have the skills to know everything. Even if I told Shi Hua and Munan, I couldn’t explain it clearly."
Bai Fengmao nodded, "Indeed."
Yin Shaohui looked at Bai Fengmao, "Besides, the children are grown up now and have their own choices. Us old folks can’t interfere too much. Brother, don’t you agree?"
"Yes."
"I believe that Ming Xu knows the path he’s chosen. Even if it’s not Ming Xu, there would always be someone else choosing such a path."
"Brother Yin, you really have an open mind!"
What Yin Shaohui said made sense, Bai Fengmao nodded in approval, though he could comprehend it perhaps only when it concerned someone else’s family.
If his grandson were to join such a unit...
He’d drag him out even if he had to break his legs.
Perhaps, as one grows old and retires from the political scene, their political awareness diminishes significantly.
"Alright, alright, let’s not bring this up. If we keep talking about it, the old lady will feel terrible."
Yin Shaohui patted his wife’s shoulder and joked.
Zhou Mengqin glanced at Yin Shaohui, took a deep breath, and then exhaled.
"Speaking of Ming Xu being worrisome, Ming Lang truly is a treasure! Who does he resemble? I don’t think your daughter and son-in-law are like this."
Bai Fengmao brought up Shan Minglang.
Zhou Mengqin shook her head, "I find it strange too! No idea who he takes after. He’s been used to being free-spirited since childhood, and with his brother spoiling him, protecting him in everything."
"Haha!"
Bai Fengmao chuckled, "No matter what, all your grandchildren are good, some smart, some clever, some bright."
"Once Shi Hua and Munan’s three children are settled, Mengqin and I will have fulfilled a long-time desire."
"Meng Meng is independent, has a good temperament, and looks lovely; she’ll easily find a good home in the future."
"As for Ming Lang..."
Bai Fengmao thought of the child telling him in the afternoon that he wanted to be a poet or something...
Isn’t he destined to be lonely forever?
"It seems he really needs the elders to worry a bit more."
"That’s right, even though it’s early to talk about this, Mengqin and I just happened to discuss Ming Lang’s matter the past few days."
Yin Shaohui smiled.
"What? Could it be there’s a granddaughter-in-law you’ve taken a liking to?"
Bai Fengmao chuckled, thinking the possibility unlikely.
Yin Shaohui nodded, "Only because it’s you, Brother. When us old folks gather, there’s nothing we can’t say."
"Whose daughter is she? So pitiful..."
Bai Fengmao accidentally spoke the truth, causing Yin Shaohui’s face to stiffen. Bai Fengmao hurriedly said, "No, no, Brother, that’s not what I meant!"
Yin Shaohui had to follow Bai Fengmao’s lead and said quietly, "What do you think of Xiao Meng’s cousin?"
Bai Fengmao’s teasing and joking expression from a second ago vanished instantly.
He felt uneasy!
"What’s wrong, Brother? Isn’t Su Jin suitable?"
Bai Fengmao picked up his tea, took a leisurely sniff, then leisurely took a sip, and finally leisurely put down the cup.
On the surface, he was calm and expressionless, but his mind was tangled with countless thoughts.
Su Jin?
Wasn’t she the one I fancied first!
She’s perfect with my Bai Shunyuan, a perfect match of talent and beauty!
Isn’t Brother Yin really old, or has something gone wrong with his mind? 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
No way Su Jin can pair with that unreliable Shan Minglang, right?!
Also...
Isn’t this old couple very particular about family background?
Didn’t they initially think Xiao Meng’s background was too ordinary, unfit for the Yin Family?
Now they’ve changed their tune so quickly, not minding about family status?
Xiao Meng is at least Bai Fengmao’s granddaughter, but Su Jin is just a real rural child.
Could it be...
This old couple deliberately made it difficult for my Xiao Meng back then?
Is it preferential treatment?
"No, not suitable."
Bai Fengmao shook his head, shaking seriously.
Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin exchanged a look and then asked Bai Fengmao, "Why not suitable?"
Bai Fengmao leaned back on the sofa, waved his hand, and sighed, "Not a match!"
"How is she not a match?"
"In every way, not a match!"
Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin exchanged another look and then said, "Mengqin and I both think it’s pretty good. Ming Lang seems to like Xiao Jin too. Xiao Jin gets along well with Ming Lang, and they’re from the same university. In the future, they might both graduate—"
"Stop."
Bai Fengmao quickly raised his hand.
Yin Shaohui raised his eyes, puzzled.
"That girl is someone I picked first."
Bai Fengmao’s words were so concise that Yin Shaohui didn’t immediately catch on.
Still, Zhou Mengqin’s mind worked a bit faster.
"Brother Bai wouldn’t be... wanting to pair Su Jin with Bai Shunyuan, would he?"
Bai Fengmao nodded without hesitation.
