Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

Chapter 215 Old Man I Won’t Die (9)

The next day, when the first rays of sunlight fell on the courtyard, the Lin Yu family got up early and prepared everything to go to the village temple to worship the gods. According to village custom, on the first day of each year, every household would go to the temple to pray for peace and good fortune in the new year.

Lin Yu walked in front with Xiao Yunqi and Gu Xinyu holding the children, while Lin Xiao and Wu Shusen followed behind. Lin Lan, Lin Kang, and Xiaoyan helped carry things. As for Lin Feng, he was sent out to operate the drone live broadcast.

Along the way, the sound of firecrackers rang out from the village, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of gunpowder, making people feel the true flavor of the New Year. Children dressed in new clothes chased each other and played, their silvery laughter filling every corner.

Arriving at the temple, Lin Yu led his family in devoutly burning incense and kowtowing. They made New Year's wishes before the statue. Looking at the rising incense, Lin Yu silently said to himself, "I hope everything will be peaceful and smooth in the future. I think the original body should be satisfied with the present."

After worshiping the gods, the family followed the crowd to the place where the community fire performance was held. The streets were already crowded with people, and the dragon and lion dance teams shuttled through the streets, with the sound of gongs and drums deafening, making the place very lively.

"Grandpa, look at the lion over there, it's so majestic!" Little Guolin excitedly pointed at the lion dance team not far away.

Lin Yu said cheerfully, "Of course, the lion team of our Xihe Village is well-known far and wide."

"Grandpa, I want to dance the lion too." Little Guolin's eyes sparkled with longing.

Lin Yu touched his head and said, "When you grow up, grandpa will teach you."

After receiving the response, Wu Guolin gathered with his brothers and sisters and told them that his grandfather wanted to teach him lion dance. His expression was extremely proud. This made the children come back and pull Lin Yu to express their own little wishes.

Lin Yu had no choice but to happily agree to all of them.

The New Year's community fire slowly came to an end in the afterglow of the setting sun, and Xihe Village returned to its tranquility. The lights of each household lit up one by one, embellishing the night with warmth.

After the New Year, life returned to normal but also full of vitality.

Lin Yu did not hide his incompetence and spent another half a month to finally recover Wu Shusen.

"Okay, you're almost well. Go back and continue taking herbal baths every day. Try walking less and avoid any fatigue so that you don't miss work. Just don't sit for too long. Get up and move around. Being a programmer isn't like being welded to a chair."

"Dad, is Shusen really okay? It will take at least a hundred days for his broken bones to heal. Isn't that too short a time?" Lin Xiao asked worriedly.

After the Chinese New Year, she entrusted her child to her parents-in-law to take back to Jinping. She planned to stay here to take care of the child for three or four months before going back. Unexpectedly, his father asked them to go back to Jinping today.

"If you don't believe me, why don't you take him to the hospital for a checkup? Besides, you're sending my grandson back. It's winter vacation now. You're busy on weekdays. Why don't you spend more time with your child during the vacation?"

"Oh! I just can't believe it, Dad. It would be a shame if you didn't see patients with your medical skills."

"If I don't see patients, I'll be busy enough with the people in the village. Your mother has only been well for a short time."

"Okay, then we can leave tomorrow!" Lin Xiao looked at Lin Yu helplessly. She always felt that her father disliked them and was eager to chase them away.

Lin Yu saw what Lin Xiao was thinking, smiled and said, "My daughter, Dad is not chasing you away. I just know that you have your own lives and work to take care of. Besides, Shusen's leg is better now. If you go back earlier, you can work with peace of mind earlier, and the children can return to a familiar environment earlier. Your mother and I are also planning to go out for a walk. Your mother has never been out for most of her life and has been worried about everything for half her life. We had so many things to do in the past year, it's time for her to relax."

Lin Xiao understood what his father said, but he couldn't help but grumble, "Dad, I know you're doing this for our own good, but I just can't bear it. I'm worried about you and Mom going out alone."

This period of time made Lin Xiao feel like she was back in her childhood, clinging to her parents. Her parents' tolerance and support made her unable to help but act like a spoiled child to her father. Even though she was in her thirties, seeing the old couple's gray hair made her want to spend more time with them. She really missed a lot in the past.

Lin Yu smiled and touched Lin Xiao's head, just like when they were little, which made Lin Xiao's nose sore.

"Why are you still crying? How about if you have nothing to do during the summer vacation, you and Lin Feng can take a few kids to join your mother and me on this trip. That should be fine, silly girl."

Wu Shusen comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, Dad is right. We can't stay here forever. Go back and work hard. Come back to see Mom and Dad when you have time. I'll work extra hours before summer vacation this year and try to come back with you to travel with Mom and Dad."

"Okay, Dad, that's what you said. Don't look down on us again when the time comes."

"If your father dares to look down on you, we won't take him with us." Gu Xinyu looked at Lin Yu angrily.

Lin Yu was helpless. How could this be his fault again? This was simply a naked slander. However, he didn't say anything. He had seen through it and it was better not to refute it at this time.

The next day, Lin Xiao and Wu Shusen packed their bags and prepared to leave. The whole family came to the door to see them off.

"Call home when you get there," Gu Xinyu reminded.

"I understand, Mom. You and Dad take care of yourselves." Lin Xiao's eyes were red.

Lin Yu patted Wu Shusen on the shoulder and said, "Live a good life and don't treat Xiaoxiao badly."

Wu Shusen nodded solemnly: "Dad, don't worry."

The car started slowly, and Lin Xiao and Wu Shusen waved goodbye to their families through the car window. Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu stood at the door until the car disappeared from sight.

"Where is Feng'er?" Gu Xinyu asked.

"The village has released a batch of goods. He went to live broadcast and put the goods on the shelves. He should be in the studio now."

"Old man, are we really not going to care anymore?"

"He's already got it, so why should I worry about it? I've been teaching him for so long, isn't it because I want him to be able to handle things on his own so we can go out and have fun without any worries? We have such beautiful mountains and rivers, and if we don't go and see them now, our lives will be gone."

"Okay, let's start with our place. I'll go buy some more things. I think the RV is still missing some daily necessities."

"Let's go together, we'll set off tomorrow." Lin Yu thought to himself that everything must go smoothly.

On the morning of the third day, the sun shone brightly. Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu, carrying a few daily necessities, were on the road to Xihe Village, ready to begin their journey. Their RV, scrubbed clean, shone silver in the sunlight.

"Are you ready? We are about to set off." Lin Yu smiled, his eyes flashing with the excitement of a young man.

"Dad, why don't you let me go with you? Isn't it too difficult for you to drive at your age?" Before they left, Lin Feng was still worried and tried to persuade his father to let him go.

"Who are you looking down on? Do you believe that I can still easily knock down a big man like you? So what if I'm old? My eyes and ears are not blurry and I'm just driving a car. I'm much more stable than you youngsters." Lin Yu rolled his eyes.

"Aren't you worried that you'll get tired from driving? You always say you're old and lack energy."

"Oh, didn't you hear me? I just didn't want to do it. Why would I bother with free labor?"

"Dad, I'm just free labor. Okay, but you and Mom have to report safety every time you get to a place. Drive slowly and don't drive while tired. If you need anything, call me."

"I know, I know. Xinyu, look at this brat, he's just nagging."

Gu Xinyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Feng'er, Mom will call you. You should stay home and take care of yourself. You should make sure the two children eat on time and don't eat takeout. Even if you are busy, you should spend more time with them to play outside and let them watch less TV."

"I know, Mom. You guys should be careful on the road too."

Lin Yu and Gu Xinyu smiled at each other, as if time had gone back to their youthful days full of dreams and adventures. Lin Yu gently took Gu Xinyu's hand and they boarded the RV together.

Looking at the RV going away, Lin Feng helplessly picked up his phone and sent a message to his brothers and sisters, telling them that the old couple had left him alone to go on a road trip.