activa-t Chapter 397 Finding a Partner
Chapter 397 Finding a Partner
Chapter 397 Dating
Lin Chang'er was stunned. When she came to her senses, she saw Lin Beishan had already grabbed Wu Qingfeng by the neck and was shaking him violently while cursing.
"I knew Old Wu had no good intentions. He's a pharmaceutical researcher, and instead of having his grandson inherit his mantle, he's making me his successor."
"I must have been blinded by dog shit and lard to believe his nonsense."
"You've really learned too well, you've just graduated and you've already kicked me to the second line."
"God really didn't treat me badly. I was just looking for a place to get revenge, and then you showed up too... Let go, what are you doing holding me? Let go..."
Amidst the chaos, Wu Qingfeng was unharmed, but Lin Beishan was held back by Lin Chang'er and his wife on either side. He tried to hit them, but couldn't even reach the edge of their clothes.
Finally, he kicked off his shoes, his hair came undone, and he sat down on the bluestone pavement, getting a smacked on the head by his wife.
Fifteen minutes later, Lin Beishan and Wu Qingfeng sat in the main room staring at each other.
Lin Chang'er then talked to the woman while she boiled water in the kitchen.
"Mom, what's your name again?"
"White rice! Rice seedlings."
Lin Chang'er nodded, "That's quite a coincidence, they're homophones but different characters." Her mother's name in the future was Bai He.
Bai He hummed in agreement. "Daughter, are you hungry? Mom will make you a bowl of egg noodles."
Lin Chang'er shook her head, "I'm not hungry, don't bother."
He glanced at the main hall and said, "My dad, what's wrong with him? He's acting completely crazy."
Bai He chuckled softly, "You regret it now, huh? You regret being indifferent to you before, thinking that if you could have this amazing encounter, so could you."
Lin Chang'er chuckled. She actually did have a clue. "How did you guys get here?"
Bai He sighed, "After your accident, I stepped down. Your father still had a project to finish, Professor Wu's grandson, a disciple your father trained, suddenly turned against him and seized on a small mistake, forcing him to the second line."
“That day, your dad and I went to see you. We had a little argument on the way, and the car overturned, so we came here.”
Lin Chang'er said "Oh," then, as if remembering something, asked, "Does Professor Wu have a grandson? I've never seen him before?"
Bai He said, "Yes, when you were little, Professor Wu would often try to trick you into becoming his granddaughter-in-law with candy, didn't he?"
Lin Chang'er scratched her head. "I thought he was afraid people would think he was a lonely old man, and that he made up a grandson."
Bai He laughed heartily, "How could that be? He has a son. He went abroad to study and then stayed on to teach at the university. That kid grew up abroad and is quite a ruthless person. He graduated from an Ivy League school and came back to China right after graduation. His major happened to be a perfect match for your dad's, so Professor Wu introduced him to your dad's side..."
Lin Chang'er nodded, then suddenly remembered that on New Year's Eve that year, she went to see her father on a whim. After waiting for half a day, they met for less than five minutes before her father hurriedly returned to the laboratory.
After leaving the research institute, she sat against a wall and cried. A man got off a passing car and gave her a handkerchief. Someone on the car called out an English name ending in Wu, so...
Fate is such a wondrous thing, going around in circles...
But she didn't have time to reflect right now, and asked her mother, "Mom, what's your situation now?"
Bai He pouted and said, "That old geezer is the one who regretted it after the first time. After coming here, he stopped working and stopped earning money. He spends all his time carrying your portrait around asking people questions. He's afraid people will discover his heresy, so he's acting suspiciously and asking people things they don't know."
"He was originally a shipwright, and his wife's dowry included a large shipyard, but he has ruined it so much that it can no longer be operated."
More specifically, Lin Chang'er had just heard some of it.
She didn't ask any further questions, only saying, "Have you calculated the size of the gap?"
Bai He sighed and said, "I was too conservative when I said 15,000. I'd guess it'll be at least 20,000 taels!"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "I understand."
Bai He paused for a moment and said, "Don't feel pressured. This is all the mess your dad made. As long as he goes back to work and the buyers are at ease, the debt can be delayed and will eventually be paid off."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "Twenty thousand taels, I should have that much, but I have a project here, you can listen to it first..."
Lin Chang'er casually mentioned her idea of building a fleet along the coast to resist pirates and protect naval vessels.
"Actually, I think it would be best if we could improve the aircraft carrier for this era. With this, no one at sea could bully us. But in later generations, we have been working on it for so many years, and the manpower and resources invested are countless. So we still need to make money while doing our work."
"Therefore, we should first develop HNA to accumulate capital. In addition, I hope you and Dad will contribute your technology as shares. Consider this 20,000 taels as an advance dividend for you."
Bai He was taken aback, then suddenly laughed and said, "You brat, you're starting to settle accounts now."
Lin Chang'er sighed, "Making money is hard. I did save quite a bit in the bank in my future life, but you and Dad haven't spent any of it..."
Bai He's smile faltered, and she suddenly covered her mouth and cried.
Now it was Lin Chang'er's turn to be stunned. She quickly stepped forward to comfort her, "Mom, don't cry. It's alright, it's alright. I was just joking. I'll give you the 20,000 taels. But I really need people. You and Dad have to teach me a few capable apprentices, right?"
Bai He slapped her arm. "You brat, who do you think your mother is? Do you think she'd waste your money? I just feel like I haven't cared about you enough in the past."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "I haven't gone astray, have I? Don't cry, don't cry..."
Bai He rubbed her arm. "Daughter, you've worked hard. You've really made your mother proud."
Lin Chang'er waved her hand, "Mom, let's not brag about ourselves. I'll tell you about my situation, and you and Dad can discuss it tonight and see if you can come to my place."
Bai He asked, "Really, it can't be you who stays?"
Lin Chang'er smiled and briefly explained her situation in Linshui Village.
Bai He nodded. "Then you really can't stay. But your dad always talks about protecting the country and all that. This time you'll be able to go to the front line."
"But what do you think about this shipyard? Should we sell it or keep it?"
Lin Chang'er said, "Keep it. Heading north from Ninghai, you'll reach Guoyun Port. Keeping it in the dock will allow for repairs and resupply."
Bai He agreed, "Okay, I'll talk to your dad in a bit."
Lin Chang'er hummed in agreement. "It's getting late, I have to go back now. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
Lin Chang'er stood up, suddenly remembering Chen Shanzhang, and asked, "You two both have the original owner's memories, right?"
Bai He nodded, and Lin Chang'er then told her about Headmaster Chen's matter.
Bai He smiled and said, "You see, this is fate. In the dark, even God is helping us to reunite."
He glanced at the upright figure in the main hall and asked, "Are you dating that kid surnamed Wu?"