Fast Travel Absurdity Sutra

During the day in the capital, the sun shines down freely, giving the locust trees along the street a golden edge.

The breeze blows, and the branches and leaves rustle, as if whispering the story of time, and the mottled shadows of trees on the ground are just like the mottled footprints left by time.

Another week had passed since Lantian returned home.

During this period, the atmosphere at home was like the melting ice and snow in spring, gradually freeing itself from the tension and depression of the past.

Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan hardly stepped out of the house in the past month. They carefully guarded the secret that they had recovered long ago, and accompanied and comforted each other.

As time passed quietly, the dangerous atmosphere from the outside world was almost blown away by a gust of wind.

That day, with Lan Tian's encouragement, the two finally plucked up the courage and decided to go out and feel the long-lost atmosphere of life.

When they stepped out of their home and entered the residential area of ​​the machinery factory, familiar faces instantly surrounded them.

Aunt Wang is always so enthusiastic.

She had a smile on her face, her eyes narrowed into crescents, and in her hands she held a handful of fresh, juicy vegetables she had just picked from her own garden. She walked briskly to Wan Wan's side, held her hand tightly, and said with concern:

"Wan Wan, I'm so glad you're out! I haven't seen you for over a month, and I've been thinking about you all the time. How are you two doing? Are you all right?"

As she spoke, her eyes were filled with concern as she looked Wan Wan over from head to toe.

Uncle Zhao walked over slowly, leaning on the cane that had been used for many years and worn smooth.

He had a kind smile on his face and a clear voice, with a hint of the weight of time:

"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Wan, you must have been suffocating at home, right? Life is finally over and things are getting better!"

Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan smiled and patiently responded to every greeting from their neighbors.

Wan Wan smiled and said to Aunt Wang:

"Aunt Wang, we're all fine. Sorry to have you worried! As you already know, Lao Zhou and I were seriously injured. We're old and recovering slowly, so we'll stay home for a while longer."

Zhou Mingguo nodded in agreement and greeted his neighbors cordially, his heart filled with warmth.

These warm neighbors made them deeply feel that even though they have experienced ups and downs, the underlying color of life is still warm and beautiful.

After chatting with the neighbors for a long time, Lantian couldn't help but think of Cang Yong when he saw his parents getting along so harmoniously with the neighbors.

Now, Cang Yong has been successfully captured, and those days of anxiety and fear have finally come to an end.

A sudden idea flashed through her mind, and she made a sudden decision to take her parents to Director Yu's office.

Along the way, the warm sunshine gently sprinkled on them, dispelling the haze for them and bringing them hope.

Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan's steps became slower and slower.

They followed Lantian, feeling not only uneasy but also full of doubts, but more of an anticipation for the future.

Wan Wan couldn't help but think of the conversation between her daughter and them last night.

Night fell over the small home, and the dim light swayed gently, casting a warm glow on everything in the house.

Wan Wan sat on an old but neat wooden chair, her eyes fixed on her daughter Lantian who was sorting documents. She hesitated for a long time, her lips trembling slightly.

Finally, those words, filled with a bit of worry and expectation, slowly came out of her mouth:

"Tiantian, tell me, can the factory director really reinstate our positions?"

Her voice was soft, as if she was afraid of disturbing the quiet atmosphere in the room, and as if she was not completely sure of the answer to this question.

Wan Wan looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

Since returning from the countryside in Lantian, she has become a different person.

The little girl who was once innocent, arrogant, ignorant of the ways of the world, and would occasionally act like a spoiled child, seemed to have disappeared overnight, replaced by a calm, capable woman who exuded a mysterious aura.

Wan Wan was full of doubts and wanted to ask her daughter countless times what she had experienced in the countryside and what had caused her to change so drastically.

However, whenever she saw Lantian's determined eyes, she really couldn't bear to break the peace, and couldn't bear to pull her daughter back to those memories that might not be so good.

Hearing his wife's question, Zhou Mingguo paused while flipping through the newspaper, then slowly put down the newspaper and involuntarily turned to look at Lantian.

His eyes, like his wife's, were full of contradictions.

On the one hand, they are pleased with their daughter's growth and transformation. Today, Lantian is very capable and can handle many things with ease, showing wisdom and courage far beyond ordinary people.

The calmness and confidence that were inadvertently revealed made them realize that their daughter was no longer the little girl who needed their constant care.

Many times, when Lantian was dealing with some things, he didn't even deliberately avoid them.

From her smooth movements and calm and clear analysis, Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan could deeply feel the enormous energy contained in their daughter, an ability they had never imagined, and even dared not to imagine.

This ability makes them full of hope for their daughter's future. They hope that their daughter can use this ability to carve out a place for herself in this vast world and live a happy and fulfilling life.

However, on the other hand, their hearts were filled with anxiety.

Is the daughter who used to be by their side, who would occasionally pout and throw a tantrum over little things, and who was both arrogant and a bit clumsy and cute, really gone forever?

They might even wonder, or, or, is the daughter really missing?

They miss the warm and simple days of their family in the past and worry that their daughter will encounter too many storms and setbacks on her road to growth.

This contradictory feeling, like a tangled mess, is tightly entangled in their hearts, making them proud of their daughter's changes, but also vaguely lost for losing the daughter she used to be.

They didn't even dare to think further. The mysteries surrounding Lantian made it difficult for them not to think and doubt that their daughter was really missing?

However, Wan Wan took a closer look and saw a very small plum blossom-shaped birthmark on her daughter's left shoulder. The birthmark was still there, proving that it was indeed her daughter's body.

Yes, that's what she thought.

This is my daughter's body, but she may not come back?

Lantian didn't want to avoid Zhou Guoming and Wan Wan. After all, they were the original owner's parents, and they doted on her immensely. How could they not notice that their daughter was different?

However, the couple finally accepted it.

At least, this is still my daughter's body, right?!

Their daughter cares for them more than ever before, and everything she does is for them and their husband. What else could they not be satisfied with?

The three of them walked slowly on the road to the machinery factory. The sun shone obliquely, making people feel the warmth in the air.

Soon, we arrived at the entrance of the machinery factory.

The security guard, Old Zhang, was very enthusiastic when he saw Zhou Mingguo and his wife, and kept asking about their injuries.

When they heard that they were going to see the factory manager, they immediately let them pass.

The three of them crossed the long open space and soon arrived at the door of Director Yu's office.

Lantian raised his hand and knocked on the door gently.

"Come in." Director Yu's steady and powerful voice came from inside the room.

Lantian pushed open the door and walked into the office with his parents.

When Director Yu saw them, he was slightly startled, then a warm smile spread across his face: "Oh, it's Engineer Zhou and Engineer Wan, please take a seat, please take a seat!"

As he said that, he quickly stood up and poured steaming hot tea for the three of them.

After Lantian sat down, her eyes lingered briefly on her parents. Then she turned to Director Yu and said seriously and sincerely:

"Director Yu, we are here today to tell you something."

There was determination in her eyes, and her voice was neither humble nor arrogant, but steady and powerful.

Director Yu was a little surprised, but he knew Zhou Tian and knew that she was the girl of Engineer Zhou and Engineer Wan, so he nodded and motioned her to continue.

Lantian took a deep breath and told Director Yu clearly and without reservation the whole story of how his parents had accidentally witnessed the enemy spy Cang Yong's meeting and were subsequently targeted.

Her narration was like a slowly unfolding scroll, with every detail portrayed vividly. The expression on her face kept changing as the story progressed, sometimes serious and cold, sometimes angry.

Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan listened quietly on the side, a trace of fear occasionally flashing in their eyes, which was a deep memory of that unbearable experience.

As Director Yu listened to Lantian's story, his expression gradually became serious.

His brows furrowed, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, lost in thought. He had never imagined that the enemy spies had lurked in such a high position, and even used their power to eliminate factors that were unfavorable to him.

Lantian looked at Director Yu and spoke sincerely.

"Director Yu, my parents' situation was truly unfortunate. The factory can investigate this matter with the Public Security Bureau. Captain Li Ming is in charge of this case. As the victim, the director should be able to get a positive response from them if he asks them. Besides, the case should have been investigated by now."

Director Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, glanced at the three people one by one, and said seriously:

"So that's how it is. You've suffered."

His eyes were full of understanding and sympathy, and his tone was extremely sincere.

"Don't worry, the factory will definitely contact the police to verify the situation. If what you just said is true, the factory will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. I think we can at least reinstate you to your original positions without any problems. We can't let our own comrades suffer because of enemy spies."

Lantian breathed a sigh of relief, a grateful smile on his face:

"Thank you, Director Yu. My parents are honest people. They don't want to cause any trouble for the factory because of this. They just hope to be able to resume normal work."

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She could feel that the original owner's parents still hoped to continue working in the machinery factory.

After all, they both worked in the factory for their entire lives and had a deep affection for it.

Director Yu smiled and responded readily:

"It's as it should be! You're both the backbone of the factory. Honestly, during your absence, many products have had problems. The factory is helpless. This is the order from above. We've fought hard, but we can't resist. What happened before was a special case. So, now that you've recovered, you should return to work starting tomorrow! As for your positions, we'll reinstate you after the factory and the police verify the situation."

When Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan heard this, smiles of surprise instantly appeared on their faces.

Wan Wan's eyes sparkled with tears of excitement, and her voice was slightly choked:

"Thank you so much, Director Yu! We will definitely work even harder!"

Zhou Mingguo nodded vigorously, his face full of relief and gratitude.

After coming out of Director Yu’s office, Lantian felt particularly relaxed.

Seeing the happy faces of the original owner's parents, her heart was also filled with joy.

After arranging his parents' work, Lantian decided to go to Peking University to find Fu Ming.

As I stepped onto the Kyoto University campus, a scene of tranquility and peace greeted me. Students, books in hand, hurried along the campus paths, their youthful energy radiating from them.

In the roadside flower beds, colorful flowers compete with each other in beauty, and the rich fragrance fills the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Lantian came to Fu Ming's office with ease.

When Fu Ming saw Lantian come in, a friendly smile immediately appeared on his face: "Lantian, you are here, please take a seat!"

He stood up and enthusiastically poured a glass of water for Lantian.

After Lantian sat down, he smiled and said to Fu Ming, "Professor Fu, I came here today to ask about work."

Fu Ming nodded, gently pushed his glasses, and said seriously:

"I've already arranged something for you. The Kyoto University Library is in need of an administrator. How about you work there?"

His eyes were full of anticipation as he waited for Lantian to give a positive answer.

Lantian thought for a moment and responded with a smile:

"That sounds great, I'd like to give it a try."

Her eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and excitement. The college entrance examination would resume the year after next. In this world, she would definitely spend her whole life with the original owner's parents.

She had not yet taken the college entrance examination, which gave her ample conditions to prepare for this new job, which was really great.

Fu Ming smiled and said earnestly:

"That's good. Library work is relatively easy, but it also requires a lot of care and patience. You can use this opportunity to read more books and constantly improve yourself."

As he spoke, he took out a document from the drawer and handed it to Lantian:

"Here are the job-related onboarding materials and forms. Take a look. Fill them out and you can report in anytime. I've already contacted the library."

Lantian took the document and read it carefully.

Fu Ming watched her quietly from the side, a satisfied smile on his face.

After a while, Lantian raised his head and said:

"I understand, Professor Fu, thank you!"

Fu Ming waved his hand and said kindly:

"You're welcome. If you have any questions in the future, you can always come to me."

After leaving Peking University, Lantian felt particularly relaxed and happy.

She was walking on the way home, the sun shining gently on her body, warming her heart.

She kept thinking about the changes in the country's overall situation in the next few years, and she felt more and more that the job Fu Ming arranged for her was perfect.

After returning home, Lantian told his parents about his work.

After hearing this, Zhou Mingguo and Wan Wan were both sincerely happy for her.

Wan Wan took Lan Tian's hand and said with a smile:

"Tiantian, work hard and don't tire yourself out."

Zhou Mingguo nodded aside, his face full of relief.

Now, the family of three is finally living safely and quietly in the capital.