Chapter 240

Chapter 240

Longing for Home

Lin Kangnian remained silent for a moment before saying, "Zhang Shengguo said not to inquire—we mustn't ask about it!"

They came away empty-handed, but they could all tell that Lin Nannan was truly something special. Otherwise, given Zhang Shengguo’s status, there was nothing he couldn’t or wouldn’t say.

Lin Min sighed regretfully, "She’s more capable than me. What a shame!"

It was a shame she hadn’t grown up in the Lin family. With their support, she might have soared even higher, reaching heights they could never hope to attain.

Lin Kangnian harbored similar thoughts, but he couldn’t voice them—after all, even he, as the eldest brother, couldn't measure up.

The siblings returned to the Lin residence. Zhou Cuiwei, who had been waiting anxiously for news, immediately asked, "Well? Did you find out anything?"

Recalling what Zhang Ling had done, Lin Min clenched her teeth and said, "Mom, she stole me from the hospital..."

This bombshell shocked the rest of the Lin family. Once they learned the full story, fists clenched in rage—especially Zhou Cuiwei’s. She had lived in peace for over twenty years, unaware her daughter had been swapped. Now, she lay awake at night, waking up in the middle of the night, tormented by the thought of the daughter she couldn’t reclaim.

As for Lin Min’s parents, after the joy of childbirth, they had discovered their precious baby stolen. Those twenty-odd years must have driven them crazy.

At this thought, Zhou Cuiwei felt Zhang Ling truly deserved to die.

After successfully stoking the Lin family’s fury, Lin Nannan finally emerged from her days of seclusion.

"Did it work?" Lu Hang asked curiously when he saw her come out rubbing sleep from her eyes.

He didn't have a clue what his wife had been working on, but he knew it was important—so he hadn’t dared to pry.

Lin Nannan mumbled an affirmative and said, "Let’s go to the research institute. After we sort things out with them, we’ll head home. I miss Grandma and the others."

Lu Hang paused, thinking of the Lin family who frequently sought Zhang Shengguo for updates. Instead of dissuading her, he nodded slowly. "Alright. But before that, eat something and clean up. You don’t want to show up looking disheveled—people might think I’ve been mistreating you."

Lin Nannan gave him a sharp look. "Are you disgusted with me?"

Lu Hang chuckled. "Never. I adore you. But if you go out like this, people might assume the Lin family drama has gotten to you. So, to avoid misunderstandings, my dear, go wash up and change. I’ll heat up the food, okay?"

With him sweet-talking her like that, Lin Nannan naturally didn’t argue.

Only after she had eaten did the two head to the research institute.

Though they lived within the institute’s grounds, they still had an escort whenever they stepped out—a precaution against any unforeseen incidents.

...

Lin Kangsheng was too busy with institute affairs to react to the family drama at home.

To him, this turmoil had little to do with him. Their interactions with Zhang Ling had been limited to meals during visits to their hometown. In all other matters, even if Zhang Ling had wanted to interfere, Grandma would never have allowed it.

Grandma had always been wary of her. No matter how well Zhang Ling behaved, she never loosened her grip on him or his sister. As a result, they felt no attachment to Zhang Ling—nor, for that matter, to Lin Shuang.

Their attitude toward Zhang Ling had also shaped their relationship with Lin Shuang, so her removal didn't bother them one bit.

Besides, with their father overseeing things, they had nothing to worry about.