TPH Chapter 29.2

The Protagonist’s Halo [Arc 2] Chapter 29.2: True Love In Period Literature (8)

Worry, Xiao Han is certainly not worried about Qin Qiu, she is the heroine, what does she have to worry about.

“Don’t mention this matter when you see your sister-in-law next time.” Mother Lin also warned her daughter. She didn’t blame Lin Yun for telling them, but she felt that it was too reckless of her to call Lin Hua to come back.

Mother Lin said solemnly, “Your eldest brother’s mission in the army is very important. If it’s not a big deal, why bother calling him back?”

Xiao Han finally understood why Qin Qiu and Lin Hua’s divorce was so low-key, smooth, and silent in Lin Yun’s previous life.

With the help of Mother Qin and others who help the heroine and consider the heroine’s interests, even Lin’s mother was tricked. The best outcome would be to pretend that this incident never happened, and Qin Qiu and Lin Hua would still be a happy couple. But if Mother Qin’s words could not be guaranteed, then by the time Lin Hua and the Lin family knew about it, even if the situation had developed to an unimaginable level, Qin Qiu would be the first to take the initiative and quickly get a divorce. They would have to grit their teeth and swallow the bitterness.

With the lessons learned from previous plots, Xiao Han does not believe in the moral integrity of the heroine, the hero, and their relatives and friends.

To be precise, it is human nature.

Xiao Han smiled calmly and said, “Big Brother has always been a very measured person. If it was really an important mission, he wouldn’t have sent a telegram back so quickly.”

She arched her brows again, “Besides, the mission is very important, and sister-in-law’s affairs are also very important. If sister-in-law knew that brother didn’t care about her affairs at all because of the mission, she would feel resentful.”

“I remember that the last time my eldest brother came back was about half a year ago. It’s a rare occasion for him to come back. Communication is the most important thing between husband and wife. No matter what happens, my eldest brother should at least show some concern and care.”

It’s better than the love between the hero and heroine being fulfilled. As the husband, he is still the last one to know about it.

Mother Qin had spent an entire afternoon arguing, only to have Xiao Han’s words completely overturn it. Whether it was because of her daughter’s identity or the logic behind it, Mother Lin still sided with her daughter, believing her words made sense. Her son always knew what was important, and it was hard to say which was more important, family or career. But Mother Lin didn’t want Lin Hua to become someone who abandoned his wife and children for work; if he did, the family would eventually fall apart.

Mother Lin finally made the decision, “Then don’t call your eldest brother. Let him come back.”

“As for the matter of my eldest brother coming back, why don’t you tell them about it for now and give my sister-in-law a surprise. I think she will be very happy.” Xiao Han smiled and dug another trap for Qin Qiu.

“You’re just a kid, how could you have such clever ideas?” Mother Lin scolded him, but it was obvious that she had heard him and thought it was a trivial matter.

Xiao Han has been concentrating on the skipping grade exam these days. If everything goes well, she will be able to enter the third year of high school next semester. This progress will not be too exaggerated. She is also letting Lin’s mother slowly adapt to her love of learning.

It’s good to enjoy youth, but in this era of lack of spiritual entertainment, Xiao Han thinks it’s better for her to graduate early and become an adult, so that she can do what she wants independently instead of being treated like a child and having little say.

On the day Lin Hua arrived, Xiao Han took the initiative to request to pick him up. She wanted to get to know what kind of person Lin Hua was as soon as possible. After all, the client’s wish was that he would not die young.

This task is both simple and difficult. If Lin Hua was affected by Qin Qiu’s incident, it would be easy to solve. But if not, as a soldier in this era, the identity of a soldier is destined to be sacrificed at any time, unless Lin Hua is no longer a soldier.

Xiao Han waited at the station entrance for a while and then saw Lin Hua.

He was dressed in a military green uniform, his posture was particularly upright, showing his calm temperament and demeanor, and his expression was stern. However, when he saw Xiao Han, the coldness around him faded a lot, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, “Yunyun, why did you come to pick me up?”

Lin Hua was twenty-eight, and Lin Yun was only sixteen. With a twelve-year age difference between them, it was inevitable that he would speak in an elder’s tone, acting like an older brother to her father. In Lin Hua’s eyes, his younger sister was little more than a child, and his tone was a bit stiff. “The train station is crowded, it’s not very safe. I can go back by myself. Don’t go to places with so many people anymore.”

Although it is the capital’s railway station, there are still many chaotic scenes involving all kinds of people.

Xiao Han did not refute, but just mentioned Qin Qiu’s matter on the way, which finally diverted Lin Hua’s nagging.

Lin Hua listened all the way in silence, with his brows tightly furrowed. He did not interrupt his younger sister and waited until she finished speaking before asking how she knew it. Xiao Han said that it was Chen Xi’s cousin Chen Zhan who told her.

“Why would he tell you?” Lin Hua didn’t disbelieve his younger sister, but he was a man who held a high position in the army before turning thirty, and he wasn’t stupid. Since Chen Zhan was the cousin of that guy named Chen Xi, why would he be so kind as to tell his younger sister for no reason? Lin Hua was afraid he had ulterior motives.

Xiao Han’s eyebrows curved, “Maybe he is a good person.”

Chen Zhan’s idea of deceiving the little girl was simple, but who could blame Xiao Han for being a thousand-year-old monster? Since he dared to send a sugar-coated bullet to her door, Xiao Han would naturally accept it and send the bullet back.

Lin Hua looked at the smile on her lips, his heart softened, and the lines on his face became much softer. He wanted to touch his little sister’s head, but considering that she was already grown up and that she had said the last time they met that she would not grow taller if he touched her again, he suppressed the thought.

Although Lin Hua didn’t know what his younger sister was thinking, he could tell she wasn’t overly fond of the boy named Chen Zhan, and he felt a little relieved. After all, he was back, and he would get to the bottom of the matter no matter what.

…

Mother Lin had just returned from grocery shopping. The kitchen was filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat, ready to cook a good dinner. Although the Lin family was well off, this level of wealth was only available during festivals.

Father Lin also got off work early. He was happy to see his son come back. He even took out his treasured wine collection and prepared to have a good drink in the evening.

As soon as Lin Hua got home, he took off his military jacket, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and immediately put his luggage into the room. His movements were concise and efficient, and it was obvious that he did it frequently.

His room was cleaned regularly by his mother, so it didn’t need much cleaning. It was ready in no time, with the sheets, blankets, and clothes neatly arranged, and in perfect order.

Xiao Han took a look as hse passed by and was sure that Lin Hua was a perfectionist.

Father Lin, who had already taken out the wine and glasses and arranged them, suddenly thought, “Have you told Xiaoqiu that Lin Hua is home?”

“I haven’t told Xiaoqiu about this yet. I’ll call the school right now.” Mother Lin patted her head, a little annoyed that she had forgotten. Isn’t this the surprise Lin Yun mentioned before? She was about to make the call when she heard Lin Hua say, “No need. I’ll go to the school to pick up Qin Qiu.”

Lin Hua, who had just packed his luggage, lowered his shirt cuffs and buttoned them up again, looking neat and tidy like a soldier.

Mother Lin nodded with a smile and said, “Okay, I’ll make a few more dishes that you like tonight.”

Lin Hua went out and made a phone call and found a car, a military green jeep. He had friends in the capital, and most of them were people he knew from military academies and the army. The other party was a man of about the same age, and his temperament was somewhat similar to Lin Hua, but he handed the car and keys to Lin Hua quite readily.

As soon as Lin Hua got in the car, he noticed that there was another person sitting next to him in the passenger seat. It was his younger sister, Lin Yun. She smiled and said, “I want to go too. I’ve never ridden in a car driven by you, big brother.”

Lin Hua frowned and said, “Listen to your mother and stay home. Don’t run around.”

Xiao Han, however, wasn’t afraid at all. It was obvious that this older brother, though a bit cold and old-fashioned, didn’t have much experience dealing with girls. He didn’t chase her away, and she had forgotten about cleaning the house before Mother Lin left. The original owner was often lazy and didn’t do chores anyway.

Xiao Han laughed again and said, “Besides, if I don’t go, you don’t even know where my sister-in-law’s office is.”

Lin Hua: “…” He really didn’t know this.

Lin Hua found that the momentum he often used to train soldiers seemed to be less and less effective on his younger sister at home. He still had a stern face, but continued to drive with helplessness in his heart.

Lin Hua’s driving skills are quite good, not very fast but very stable. Xiao Han: “Brother, you also drive in the army.”

Lin Hua’s answer was concise and clear, “Well, the army has special training courses on driving techniques.”

As for what they were about, Lin Hua did not disclose.

In reality, Xiao Han’s flattery of Chen Zhan, though intended to piss off the male protagonist, Chen Xi, who was secretly trying to poach him, was largely true. From the original owner’s memories, we can see that big brother Lin Hua had truly excelled since childhood. Compared to Lin Yun’s immaculate textbooks, Lin Hua was a true academic master—no, a genius. He ranked first in academics and physical fitness, and was admitted to the military academy, receiving a full scholarship every year until graduation. Although his return home from the military became less frequent, his medals and honors for meritorious service were always numerous.

But such an outstanding person is just a passerby like a background board in this love story.

9626, who was familiar with the routine, said: “Qin Qiu is the heroine of this novel. Even if it’s her ex-husband, she has to find someone who is worthy of her.”

Before Xiao Han could ask any more questions, Lin Hua said, “We’re at school, get off the car.”

Shortly after entering the campus, Xiao Han heard a clear young voice, “Lin Yun.”

When she heard someone calling her, she turned around and saw the person coming. She raised her eyebrows slightly, with a look of surprise on her face as if to say, “Why are you here?” “Chen Zhan.”

Chen Zhan’s forehead was slightly sweaty, and his face showed a mixture of surprise at seeing her and a bit of grievance.

“Why haven’t you come these days?”