CHAPTER 1885: CHAPTER 1885: REPAYING KINDNESS WITH GREATER KINDNESS 1

"Yes, a lifesaver." Lin Yifan let out a sigh of relief and wiped his face forcefully, "More than ten years ago, we were all in the northwest where food was extremely scarce. A dozen of us were starving to the brink, with no food for several days, surviving only on melted snow and wild herbs, barely hanging on. It was Sister Qingxue’s shipment of food that saved our lives. I have always wanted to express my gratitude in person, but never had the opportunity. I didn’t expect to meet Comrade Lu Jiang and Sister Qingxue’s children here."

Lin Yifan was just over forty years old, a few years younger than Lu Jiang and Huo Beiting, yet he appeared more than a decade older due to the wear and tear from years in the northwest. Nevertheless, he always remembered Feng Qingxue’s life-saving kindness.

Upon suddenly hearing news of his benefactor, Lin Yifan was overwhelmingly excited.

Fubao slightly widened her small cherry mouth, and Dundun and Zhuangzhuang also had a look of disbelief.

Having grown up never short of clothes and food, they couldn’t fathom the arduous struggle for survival on snow water and wild roots, yet they found it extraordinarily shocking.

Xia Shuhuai was startled at first but soon showed a knowing expression. Nodding, he said, "Xiaoxue has a good heart. I know this deeply; the number of people she has helped is countless. During the reallocation, had I not met her family, how could I have lived safely until smoothly returning to my post? You must be destined to meet; you were transferred to Shanghai, and she also came to Shanghai."

Lin Yifan immediately asked, "When will Sister return?" He recalled Xia Shuhuai’s previous words.

Xia Shuhuai scratched his head, accidentally hitting the brim of his hat, "I don’t know either. Surgeries can vary in length, so if it’s a long one, she might return later. Comrade Lin Yifan, don’t worry, our meeting will last two days, and Xiaoxue won’t immediately leave Shanghai, you’ll surely meet her."

"Okay, while I have some free time, I’ll go out and buy some suitable gifts and personally visit Sister Qingxue." Unable to repay the life-saving grace, Lin Yifan could only ensure proper etiquette.

Before leaving, he did not forget to ask for Feng Qingxue’s family’s room number.

Watching his distant figure, Fubao said blankly, "Mom always seems to run into acquaintances wherever she goes!"

"That’s quite normal; your mom saves lives and helps so many people. Those who have benefited from her kindness are spread all over the country. In the future, you may likely encounter more." Xia Shuhuai patted her intricately braided hair. "Being kind to others is being kind to yourself. Even limitless wealth cannot compare to the blessings left by accumulating virtue and doing good deeds."

Fubao nodded, "Grandpa Xia explained it clearly to me, just like in our family, grandfather often says, ’A family that accumulates goodness is sure to have surplus happiness,’ that’s why our family has thrived."

Xia Shuhuai smiled with great satisfaction, knowing some things about the Lu family from living in the Wanglou Brigade for so long.

The wisdom of Lu’s father was remarkable, yet, unfortunately, he remained confined to his hometown, never fully utilizing his talents.

"Alright, continue reading; I’ll go see what Erxiong is up to. By the way, I’m quite the ball player myself! Grandpa will treat you to lunch at noon. Grandpa has a high salary, so order whatever you want, no need to save money for me."

But it wasn’t him paying for the meal; it was Lin Yifan, who had returned after buying the gifts.

Watching the children, Lin Yifan enthusiastically urged them to eat, his face smiling awkwardly because he was so used to being stern, it didn’t look kindly at all.