Harem Ascendant: Power & Beauty

Chapter 945: Chapter 945: The Most Precious Memory

When they saw this, people couldn't help but whisper to each other, even Zhao Chuanchun was momentarily

stunned.

Though it’s a Qingshui Government, these gifts are indeed a bit too humble.

"County Magistrate Zhao, you're right, | can’t afford that Golden Jade Buddha. A bow! of longevity noodles and a

pair of layered cloth shoes, | hope to bring sgood luck!"

Lin Fan smiled as he placed the tray on the table, and before he could speak again, Wang Cangdong’s voice

sounded from behind.

"County Magistrate Lin, today is the old lady’s eightieth birthday, are you pulling this stunt to play the poor man,

or to mock someone?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately reacted.

Both are of the srank as deputy county magistrates; while Zhao Chuanchun has such a grand residence, Lin

Fan merely has a bowl of plain noodles, this is clearly a form of irony.

"Gifts are about the thought, not the expense."

Lin Fan calmly turned his head to look at Wang Cangdong and said, "I would like to ask Director Wang, is my gift

for the birthday person or for you? Do you have the right to speak arrogantly here?"

"I... I just can’t stand someone acting!"

Wang Cangdong immediately argued, and just as Zhao Chuanchun was about to interrupt their quarrel, the old

birthday star, who had been smiling all along, suddenly spoke up.

"Child, are these noodles... made from elm bark?"

"That's right, grandma. These are made from elm bark that my parents personally went to the mountain to

gather, dried for days, and ground into powder, mixed with fresh cornmeal, and those layered soles were also

embroidered by my mom's own hands, it's meant to be a gift of memories for you!"

Lin Fan looked at the old birthday star who was beaming with joy and smiled slightly, it seemed he indeed gave

the right gift.

"Chuanchun... come, cover here!"

Ignoring the rest, the old birthday star hurriedly called Zhao Chuanchun over, cradling the plain noodles in her

hands, with tears in her eyes: "Back then, your father cto Red Flag County during the mountain and

countryside campaign, and there was little food. Once, he was so hungry he fainted, and it was with a bowl of

noodles mixed with elm bark that | made for him that he pulled through... and those layered soles... they were

his favorite to wear back then... every pair of shoes was hand-embroidered by me... it's been decades since I've

seen them..."

When mentioning Zhao Chuanchun’s deceased father, the old birthday star's eyes were filled with tears of

longing, the sight prompting memories bectangible at this moment: "When you were a child and hungry,

you loved to eat these elm bark corn noodles the most... come, taste it, see if it's still the taste from back then!"

"Yes... Mom, I'll try it!"

Zhao Chuanchun’s eyes were also slightly moist, he hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, and along with the

siblings who gathered around, each took a chopstick and divided the bow! of noodles. As they ate, they shed

tears, only those who lived through the famine years knew how precious this seemingly unpalatable food was.

Especially the old lady who clung tightly to those layered soles; now, the glamorous clothes couldn't compare to

the taste from the past, so at this moment, she was both laughing and crying, and all of this left everyone silent.

Only Zhao Qianyue secretly gave Lin Fan a thumbs up, this gift was perfect.

"County Magistrate Lin, your birthday gift is truly heartfelt, indeed gifts are about the thought, not the expense,

come, sit next to me!"

After wiping his tears, Zhao Chuanchun took Lin Fan's arm and led him to the main table, a scene that left Wang

Cangdong blushing, and for Huo Ben in the corner, his heart was chilled; the torment akin to ants on a hot pan

left him with nowhere to vent, afraid if he were to leave now, he would be arrested directly.

"I thank you all for attending my mother’s eightieth birthday today..."

After everyone took their seats, Zhao Chuanchun finally raised his wine glass and stood up with a microphone,

after a generous and high-sounding toast, he then announced another shocking revelation to everyone.

"Today's gifts, | will cash them all and donate to the Red Flag County Scholarship Fund, names of those who

converted their gifts will be recorded, and thank you all for your support of Red Flag County’s development..."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's hearts sank, and those guests who had spent millions felt their

money going down the drain.

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"That was a happy accident!"

Lin Fan smiled at Zhao Chuanchun, indeed, his way of doing things was unpredictable.

"How did you know my grandma would like it so much?"

Zhao Qianyue looked at Lin Fan curiously, this guy always managed to do something unexpected.

"Memories are beautiful, so just find something from that era, as long as you are thoughtful, anyone can think of

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"Isn’t that simple?"

Lin Fan lowered his voice: "How about giving you a child?"

"Get out!"