Peach Blossom Gorge, Life Technology Research Center.
Lin Tai-an was wearing a patient's gown. He stayed in the bathroom for a long time before coming out.
When he came out.
His face was green and pale.
The smell of alcohol on him could kill someone from a few meters away.
Guard Xiao Zhou quickly went up to support him. He saw that Lin Tai-an was weak and tried to hold himself back. In the end, he couldn't help but say, "Chief, you're not in good health. Don't drink like this anymore. I think Chief Wang and Chief Zhang are trying to make things difficult for you! How can they persuade you to drink like this? They're in good health now, so it's fine for them to drink more. But you haven't been strengthened or injected with the youth potion yet! "
"Xiao Zhou, how long have you been with me?" Lin Tai-an asked as he was supported back to the ward. He took the hot water that Guard Xiao Zhou poured for him and drank a mouthful.
"Almost five years. Two months to five years." Xiao Zhou remembered it clearly.
"Yes, five years have passed in the blink of an eye. Time really flies." Lin Tai-an sighed emotionally. After a long time, he waved his hand and gestured for Xiao Zhou not to worry. "You know what kind of person I am. If I don't want to, can others force me?"
"Then why did you drink so much?" Xiao Zhou was a little confused.
"Why? That's a good question! " Lin Tai-an smiled and drank another mouthful of water. "Xiao Zhou, some things don't have a reason. You don't understand it now. Wait until you meet it one day, then you'll understand what's going on! Furthermore, there's a saying that it's a blessing to suffer a loss! Sometimes, suffering a loss isn't necessarily a bad thing! "
"Chief, do you mean that Chief Wang and the others will be appeased when you get drunk every time?" Xiao Zhou knew about the grudges between the chiefs.
It was their business.
It wasn't something that a guard like him could worry about.
He was concerned about Chief Lin's health. Chief Lin's family had entrusted him to him. If he got sick from drinking, how could he face them?
Lin Tai-an laughed. "It's not like that. I know that Wang Hu and the others want to mess with me. They don't like me and think that I'm here to freeload. I won't argue with them! I can also contribute to the country like them. Even if I don't contribute at all, it's still my grandson's research. Can't I take a look? They have their own thoughts and want to uphold justice. I understand that! They want me to drink, they want to use the opportunity to mess with me, I will accompany them all to the end. I will drink as much as I can, it's fine even if I vomit. I was able to endure the storms of the past, how can a few cups of wine stump me? I, Lin Tai-an, am not here to quarrel with them. I have confidence in this matter. I know that I will definitely win in the end, so I'm not afraid of anything! "
"Chief, I know you're not afraid of them, but your health isn't good right now. It's better for you to drink less." Xiao Zhou was really worried that Lin Taian would drink too much and collapse. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility.
"Little Zhou, I'm telling you, you don't have to worry about this! Since I was able to come to Dong Mountain and this place, I know what I'm doing. I've never fought a battle I'm not sure of! "Lin Tai-an laughed heartily without a care in the world. He laughed a little too quickly, and suddenly he started coughing.
"Chief, are you alright?" Little Zhou quickly went up to pat his chest and back.
"I'm fine." Lin Tai-an caught his breath, but he was still optimistic.
"Should we call a doctor?" Little Zhou was really worried that something would happen to Lin Tai-an if he drank too much.
"Don't worry, I'm really fine. A few cups of wine won't make me collapse. Even if I do, it's fine. Dean Qu, Dean Xia, and the others are all great masters. Even if I really collapse, they can save me! If it really doesn't work, I still have a grandson. He won't leave me in the lurch, haha! Sometimes, I wish that I could just collapse, and things might be easier. But I, Lin Tai-an, am not that kind of person. I don't want this kind of sympathy! I want to take on all the tricks that Wang Hu and the others threw at me. I want to show my sincerity and take care of everything before going to see him! Little Zhou, after talking for so long, do you know who I'm talking about? "Lin Tai-an asked with a smile.
"I know. Everyone on Dong Mountain knows him!" Of course, Little Zhou knew who his old chief's grandson was. Not just on Dong Mountain, everyone in the world knew him.
"Yes, I'm happy to have such a grandson!" Lin Tai-an laughed heartily.
"Chief, do you want to take a break?" Little Zhou had been repeatedly reminded to try not to mention things that were not clear yet.
As for the past family conflicts of the chiefs.
Little Zhou did not want to ask anymore.
He could also see and hear some of it.
It was hard to say what had happened in the past. It was hard to say who was right and who was wrong, but one thing was for sure. The young chief was the one who was hurt the most.
As a guard, he could not stand on any side to express his opinion.
This was also not something he could get involved in.
So …
He could only persuade the old chief to rest more and wait for things to turn for the better.
"I can't sleep. Chat with me for a while more! Actually, I don't want him to be in a difficult position. That child is in a difficult position … Because of some of the elders' matters, he's stuck in the middle and it's hard for him. Yet, he's busy with work, researching day and night. Furthermore, all the departments want him to guide them. I don't think Director Qu and the rest dare to look for him if it's not the most important matter, lest it affects his research! " Lin Tai-an put down the cup and waved his hand, indicating that Little Zhou did not need to add more. "Me too. I don't want him to be in a difficult position. This is our superior's matter. Our superior let him down in the past, but we have to settle it now. We can't give him any trouble, and we can't throw the burden on him! I don't want him to be distracted by an old man like me. That child is going to do great things. I'm an old man who's about to die. I'll be satisfied if I can help him out a little! "
"Definitely. With you around, the young chief will definitely be able to research better medicine!" Little Zhou naturally went along with Lin Tai-an's words.
"I don't dare to say what I don't know. I can only promise that I won't give him any trouble!" Lin Tai-an laughed heartily.
Five hours later.
Lin Tai-an's family was allowed to visit again. The whole family surged into the spacious and bright ward, fighting to be the first to greet Old Master Lin.
"Alright, I'm doing very well. Thank you for your concern! Find a place to sit! " Lin Tai-an was reading a book with his presbyopic glasses on. It was an information guide book distributed internally at the Peach Blossom Gorge Base on Dong Mountain. There were pictures and illustrations explaining the latest research results at Peach Blossom Gorge that were classified as top secret.
Even so …
This information guide book was not something that ordinary personnel could read.
It had to be at the rank of chief and above. Even at Lin Tai-an's rank, they had to apply for permission to read it.
Lin Tai-an closed the book.
He got out of bed.
He personally locked it in the small safe at the head of the bed. The entire process was very careful, as if he was holding a world treasure.
The content introduced in the book was ninety percent his grandson's research results. Of course, he took it very seriously. Even though he had read it many times, he still felt extremely proud every time he read it! He, Lin Tai-an, could not fulfill the old chief's dying wish. He could not produce results that could bring peace to the Great Rabbit Dynasty, but his grandson could!
"Dad, do you want some fruit? I'll peel it for you!" A beautiful middle-aged lady, who was also the eldest daughter-in-law of the family, asked with a smile.
"I'll peel one!" Lin Tai-an did not reject her kindness.
"Dad, the tea is cold. I'll get you another cup. Today, I brought you the rarest spiritual tea. It wasn't easy for me to get it for you!" Another beautiful lady, who was younger than thirty, also smiled as she poured tea for Lin Tai-an.
"Spiritual tea? Then I'll have to taste it! "Lin Tai-an knew how difficult it was to use. It was really hard to buy.
"Dad, are you alright? I heard that you were dragged by Chief Wang and the others to drink again today! " The eldest son, who looked somewhat similar to Lin Tai-an, arranged his words maturely and tactfully persuaded, "Why don't we check your body again? Even if you're fine, you can rest assured after a check-up! If Chief Wang and the others found out, they might not force you to go drink! "
"Yes, Dad, let's get Dean Qu to check me!" Another middle-aged man, who had sat in Xu Donghai's living room last time and had a sleek, swept-back hairstyle and a particularly friendly smile, nodded as well.
"You're very kind, but you can't do this!" Lin Tai-an shook his head lightly. "Where's Second Brother?"
"Second Brother might come to Dong Mountain in a few days to visit and learn!" The Lin Family's Fourth Brother, who looked very friendly when he smiled, rushed to answer.
"It's good that he comes a few days later, but I know what Second Brother is thinking. He's good at everything, but he's not mature enough in this area! On the contrary, Fourth Brother, you're better than him in this area, and you have more self-control! " After Lin Tai-an finished speaking, he turned to the eldest son of the Lin Family, who was the oldest and looked more like him. "As the eldest, you're going in the right direction. You can stabilize yourself, but you have to pay attention to the small things. Don't be petty and hit Tiger Wang and the others! No matter what, they're all seniors, and you have to respect them! How they're related to me is none of your business. We're ours, and you're yours. When you see them, you have to greet them. Not only do you greet them, but you also have to respect them. They're indeed worthy of your respect! "
"Got it, Dad. We're just worried about your health!" The beautiful eldest daughter-in-law beside the eldest son quickly explained for her husband.
"My health is very good. Don't worry, I'm eating and living well here. My health is even better than before." Lin Tai-an took the teacup that the fourth daughter-in-law respectfully handed to him with both hands, put it under his nose, and sniffed it lightly. He shook his head with a sigh. "It's indeed the best tea. No wonder people outside want to drink it even if they have to break their heads!"
"Dad, if you like it, I'll make it again next time." The young fourth daughter-in-law smiled sweetly.
"Thank you!" Lin Tai-an waved his hand and immersed his mind in the aroma of the spiritual tea. After tasting the tea for a while, he finally smacked his lips as if he hadn't had enough. He suddenly asked, "Did you pay attention to the three principles I told you before?"
"Grandfather, don't worry. We'll definitely do as you say!" The handsome young man called Lin Zihao from last time rushed to answer.
"Zi Hao, can you understand?" Lin Tai-an asked again.
"Uh." Lin Zihao was at a loss for words.
To say that he understood.
With his grandfather's eyes, he could naturally see through it with a single glance.
Trying to deceive his grandfather was a terrible thing. He still wanted to leave a good impression in front of this old man!
But he couldn't say that he didn't understand.
If he didn't understand what his grandfather had told him, how could he do it?
"In my opinion, Grandfather, your three principles don't matter to us juniors, but my father and Fourth Uncle might have some ideas!" That well-dressed and fashionable city beauty wouldn't stop until she said something shocking.
"Hey, how can you say that!" Her father was shocked by her.
"It's fine. It's better to say what you want than to keep it to yourself." Lin Tai-an was in a very good mood today, and laughed out loud: "Three principles, first, you are not allowed to be in politics here on Dong Mountain; second, you are not allowed to be in business here on Dong Mountain; third, you are not allowed to use that name to do things! I don't know if you can understand, but I request that even if you can't understand, before I cancel it, you must still do as I say! If you have any ideas, you can bring them up, but you have to listen to me! "
"We can understand, Dad. Don't worry, we promise we won't hold you back!" The eldest son of the family, the mature and stable eldest brother, quickly spoke on behalf of the entire family.
"Alright!" Lin Tai-an nodded slightly. He put down his teacup, looked around at his family, and nodded, "You must remember, the one who laughs last is the winner! Our Lin Family doesn't lack anything right now, so why should we be the first to stand out? It's not good to do things too obviously, it's easy to attract jealousy! When our relationship is good, we will have plenty of time and opportunities in the future. The one who laughs now might not be the true victor. Only those who can still laugh in the future will be the true victor! If we give the opportunity to others now, then in the future, others will definitely return the favor and return our things! On the contrary, now that you have occupied someone else's position, others will think of ways to deal with you! If we take a step back, we still have enough leeway. Why don't we take a step back and use this opportunity to get more allies? "
"Dad, we understand. We will listen to you. We will eat, drink, and play well here on Dong Mountain. We won't give others any pressure, and we won't cause trouble for them!" Fourth Brother, who had a friendly smile, immediately nodded.
"That's right!" Lin Tai-an nodded with unusual satisfaction, "You must remember, we are not the only family. There is another family that is our competitor. You will never be able to defeat them, just like they will never be able to defeat us! Every time you do something well, you will leave a better impression on others, and they will have a better impression of you … I'm old, but I'm not anxious. You are still so young, so why are you so anxious? Take it slow, good days are ahead. You, especially the younger generation, have a limitless future. Don't be anxious and waste the best opportunity! As long as our family is united, we are a fortress that cannot be broken by external forces. When we are stable, then the things that belong to us will naturally come to us! "
"Grandpa, we are not those idiots who seek death. We won't do stupid things!"
"Yes, we are having a good time on Dong Mountain!"
"Don't worry!"
"Dad, we promise to do our best. You, on the other hand, must take care of your health!"
"Dad, we will strictly follow the 'Three Nos'. We promise you that we will not make any mistakes!"
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