Chapter 77 Wang Xiuxiu's Fate (2/2)

People only feel sorry for Wang Shufang when Wang Xiuxiu is sentenced to life imprisonment for intentional homicide.

Time flies when you're in the military family compound.

Qin Shuman began preparing for Gu Huaiming's 59th birthday.

She called Lin Han for help, not really intending for her to do any physical labor, but just to have her help with the menu.

Gu Huaiming didn't plan to have a big celebration for his birthday; he would just have a few dishes delivered from the army canteen to his home.

There weren't many people invited; they were mostly Gu Huaiming's old comrades-in-arms and former leaders.

"Hanhan, this is the menu from the cafeteria. Can you help me decide which ones are suitable?"

Lin Han took the menu, which contained some very common dishes, but they were already quite good for this era.

"I think since Aunt Qin and Uncle don't want to be extravagant, but still want to entertain Uncle's former boss, we can set a standard of ten dishes per table."

Four meat dishes, four vegetable dishes, one cold dish, and one soup.

For meat dishes, we'll have one each of chicken, duck, and fish; for vegetables, we'll choose fresh, seasonal produce; for soup, we can make tomato and egg soup; and for cold dishes, we can have a pork head to go with drinks.

Qin Shuman was very satisfied. "Let's do as Hanhan says."

She marked four meat dishes, four vegetable dishes, one soup, and one cold dish on the menu, and said that the cafeteria would send someone to pick them up later.

"Hanhan, you and Xiao Huo should come on your uncle's birthday. All the leaders who will be there that day are from the military region, some of whom are former leaders from the General Military Region. It would be good for Xiao Huo to come and show his face too."

Lin Han nodded, "Okay, Aunt Qin is thinking about Huo Qizheng, so he definitely has to perform well too."

Qin Shuman wasn't worried about that. Huo Qizheng was a mature and steady young man, and she genuinely admired him.

Now that Lin Han is involved, she will try to find more opportunities to help Huo Qizheng get promoted.

After all, Lin Han gets half of every penny he earns.

Whether his daughter is doing well or not depends on how bright Huo Qizheng's career prospects are.

"Okay, you should tell him in advance and ask him to come over early that day if he's free to chat with the old leaders."

Since your uncle is here, you can introduce him to more people.

Xiao Huo is still young and ambitious; he might have the opportunity to be transferred to the General Military Region in the future.

You can go to the capital with him then; it's a place that Qingzhou can't compare to.

Young people should go to places with high potential for development.

Lin Han knew that Qin Shuman meant well, so she naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Aunt Qin, I'll do whatever you say."

After discussing the important matter of birthdays, the two cut a watermelon and sat under the tree chatting.

Qin Shuman suddenly became sad again.

"If my brat hadn't been lost, he would be the same age as Xiao Huo now."

He was only one year old when he was kidnapped by bad guys, and I don't know if he's still alive.

As she spoke, tears started flowing uncontrollably, startling Lin Han.

Lin Han quickly comforted her.

"Aunt Qin, you look like a blessed person, and your son will be a blessed person too."

You and your uncle are both so capable; your child will surely be an outstanding individual and live a good life.

Maybe he's shining brightly somewhere you can't see, waiting to become a very powerful person and come back to reunite with you.

Qin Shuman was comforted by Lin Han.

"Don't be fooled by your uncle's quiet demeanor and seemingly indifferent attitude. I saw him standing alone under the garnet the other day, sighing."

He said he had lived for almost sixty years, which was enough, and if he could, he would gladly give up the rest of his life to ensure his son's peaceful and safe existence.

Lin Han was moved.

"Aunt Qin, do you have any distinguishing features or keepsakes of your lost son? Perhaps I can help you see if there's any news."