Chapter 404: Concealing the Truth
Half an hour later, the two met at home on time.
Han Xuemei looked back and noticed that beside her, there was actually a suitcase.
It appeared to be something Lin Yi was preparing to use for a trip.
"Hmm, are you going out?"
"Yes, indeed, I'm heading out."
"Where to?"
"Xi Lian Mountain."
"Xi Lian Mountain? What is that place for, what are you doing there?"
Han Xuewei was quite unfamiliar with this place.
"Oh, it's just an ordinary mountain."
"Ordinary mountain, what are you doing there? Is there some business?"
"Yes, there's a bit of business, but, if I explain too much, you won't quite understand. Let me put it this way, I might go and look for some medicinal herbs, and, estimating, it should take a few days before I can return."
"Gathering herbs? Is that something you need to do personally?"
"Hehe, I'm just idle, and the toy factory is still in the midst of operation, and it's not yet possible for you to step in and get it on the right track, so I thought I'd go along with them to have a look, and while at it, also take the opportunity to relax a bit."
Lin Yi was very clever; he didn't reveal his true intentions.
He certainly couldn't say that he was about to embark on an adventure, even more so that there was a possibility that he could lose his life there.
If that were the case, once this woman found out, she likely would not let him off the hook.
"Oh, okay then, roughly how many days will you be gone?"
"I estimate about five days or so, it's hard to say for sure, maybe longer if the scenery on the other side is exceptionally good."
"You're living the life, aren't you, now even having the leisure to travel on holiday?"
"Hehe, if your courses weren't so intensive right now, perhaps I would have taken you with me. Don't worry, this time I'm just doing preliminary reconnaissance. If all goes well, when we find the time, how about we take the kids and stay there for a few days?"
"Sure, certainly no problem. Oh, by the way, I called our dad today and told him the kids are all doing well. In a couple more days, they should be starting school. Should we bring the kids back directly?"
"Of course, we should bring them back. There's nothing much for them to do there anymore, and, to be honest, it's quite tiring for my parents to keep looking after them."
Lin Yi always cared deeply for his parents. He knew his father was always managing a company outside and could be said to be very busy.
Now, with his mother at such an age, watching one child shouldn't be an issue, but to suddenly take care of three children, that indeed posed a significant challenge for her.
"But, how come I get the feeling from our father that he is planning to retire?"
"You what? Retire? Didn't he say before that he wanted to keep working for a few more years? Why now, at this point in time, does he want to step down? Could it be because of the kids?"
"I guess he might want to enjoy the pleasures of family life, after all, he's been working for so many years."
"No, he can't retire now, and besides, his company has reached a crucial point in its development. He's invested his life's work in it, and if he steps down now, wouldn't all his previous efforts be wasted?"
"I'm not sure about that, I only heard him mention it in passing over the phone, that's why I'm telling you."
"Alright, I'll discuss this matter with him further."
Just as the two were talking, suddenly the sound of the doorbell came from outside.
"I'll go open the door."
Han Xuewei quickly stood up and walked towards the door.
Actually, under normal circumstances, it is quite rare for anyone to come and disturb them at their home.
After all, their social circle outside isn't too extensive, and usually, any affairs are directly settled outside.
When Han Xuewei walked over and opened the door, she was truly dumbfounded.
Because standing outside was none other than Han Xuemei.
Carrying bags big and small, it seemed she had brought quite a lot of stuff.
"Xue Mei, you, how come you're here?"
Honestly, Han Xuewei was quite surprised by her appearance today.
Between them, there was such a deep-seated grudge, and now, she had actually taken the initiative to visit, indicating she must have changed her mindset.
"May I come in?"
She spoke hesitantly and after a couple of sentences, lowered her head.
"Of course, you can, what's there to ask, come on in, quickly."
Han Xuewei has always been a warm-hearted person and had never truly held a grudge against her sister.
"My goodness, if you're going to come, just come, why bring so much stuff?"
While speaking, Han Xuewei helped take some of the things from Han Xuemei's hands.
Honestly, even after sharing the load, she still felt the bags were heavy.
"Oh, I didn't know what the kids liked, so whatever I saw, I basically bought one of each."
"My, you're too kind, come on, let's get inside."
"Are you alone at home? Where are the kids? Are they here?"
"Oh, the kids aren't here, but, Lin Yi is, Lin Yi, Lin Yi, Xue Mei is here."
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While talking, the two casually entered the living room.
When Han Xuemei heard Lin Yi was at home, she suddenly got cold feet.
"What is this situation?"
She frowned in discomfort.
She had thought that Han Xuewei would be alone at home at this time. If Lin Yi was there, would her plan still come to fruition?
Yet, considering she had come all this way, if she left upon hearing Lin Yi was home, it would seem rather impractical.
Lin Yi came out from the room at that moment, surely not expecting this woman to come of her own accord.
"Why are you here?"
In Lin Yi's voice, there was indeed a tone of disdain.
After all, Lin Yi's impression of this woman had never been good.
Furthermore, Han Xuemei had previously taken away his most cherished younger daughter, so that matter was still fresh in his memory.