Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

Huai'an quickly took out his medical certificate from his pocket and handed it to him, smiling, "Dad, I asked someone to get you a medical certificate from the hospital. Go to your workplace and apply for medical retirement as soon as possible."

Everyone looked at each other, wondering what was going on.

"Why?" Li Hanchen asked, puzzled.

Huai'an glanced at her watch; it was 11 a.m. Unable to explain herself clearly, she resorted to invoking the influence of people in the capital: "Dad, the situation is unfavorable for you right now. I've heard from the capital that there will be various rectification campaigns over the next ten years, which will be especially bad for people of your status."

After all, your current position is sensitive, and the situation is complex. It's not uncommon for individuals to exploit the situation to cause chaos and even kill people.

"Your health is poor right now, and you can't withstand this kind of criticism and struggle session. I suggest you go to your workplace immediately to apply for sick leave and go home."

"—News from the capital?" Li Hanchen was somewhat skeptical. Huai'an had returned from the capital and had heard and seen some things.

The torment I've suffered over the years seems endless, wave after wave. Although I have a clear conscience, the crazy and irrational behavior of some people is frightening.

At this moment, he hesitated: "Will my workplace release it? Besides, where is a quiet place?"

"Master Liu treated an old leader for a medical condition, and he asked the old leader to put in a good word for you at your workplace. Originally, you were supposed to be sent to a cowshed immediately because of your situation, so he told you to hurry up and get this done. It would be troublesome if your unit leader was also sent to a cowshed. Things are changing every day now," Huai'an said, half-truthfully.

Upon hearing this, He Shuyi became extremely anxious. After thinking for a moment, she quickly said, "If Lao Li is planning to retire due to illness, then let Huaizhen take his place! We mustn't waste such a spot! Otherwise, when she graduates next year, she'll have to go to the countryside, and it's not safe for a young woman to go there alone!"

At this moment, Li Hanchen was staring intently at the certificate, his face full of solemnity. After a long while, he let out a deep sigh, but still seemed somewhat hesitant.

Seeing this, Huaiyuan quickly advised, "Dad, the most important thing right now is for you to get the medical retirement paperwork done. As for what to do after that, we can discuss it further after it's all done!"

Huaizhen, also looking worried, earnestly advised, "Dad, think about it, if that kind of critical situation from yesterday were to happen again, how can we guarantee that kind people will always be there to help us in time?"

How many more times can your body withstand such torment? If you really are sent to a cowshed for reformation, the conditions there are extremely harsh and difficult; your current health certainly won't be able to withstand it!

Finally, Huai'an urged anxiously, "Dad, time is of the essence! The Spring Festival holiday is just around the corner. If we miss this period, things might get even more complicated!"

“Alright! After lunch, I will take Huaizhen with me to handle the relevant matters. I will apply for medical retirement, and Huaizhen will handle the matter of taking over the job.” After careful consideration, Li Hanchen finally made up his mind.

He was already over fifty years old at this time, and the marks of time were clearly visible on his face.

He turned to Huaiyuan and said earnestly, "Huaiyuan, as a man, we can find another way to handle your work. But your fourth sister is a girl. If she doesn't have a stable job, she'll probably be sent down to the countryside to suffer. I hope you can understand your parents' arrangements and not hold a grudge."

However, Huaiyuan simply stood silently to the side without saying a word.

In fact, now that this matter has been decided, any opinion he expresses at this moment seems insignificant.

Li Hanchen frowned, his face full of worry, and muttered to himself, "But even if I successfully complete the medical retirement procedures, is it really true that no one will come looking for trouble with me?"

At this moment, Huai'an comforted him, "Father, don't worry. Once you've applied for medical retirement, you'll have a perfectly legitimate excuse to leave this place. At that time, you can simply claim to be going to another city for medical treatment, away from this troublesome place."

As long as you remain untraceable to the people here, you can safely get through this special period. You can reappear later when the policies improve.

Hearing this, Li Hanchen nodded slightly, but the worry in his heart still could not be completely dispelled.

He then asked, "If we really retire now, where should our family go? Going back to the countryside to rely on relatives is probably not a good idea, as the struggles in the countryside are quite intense these days."

Hearing this, He Shuyi, who was standing to the side, also looked worried, sighed softly, and echoed, "Yes, this is indeed a headache."

For a moment, the room fell silent as everyone racked their brains, trying to find a feasible solution.

“If you trust me, you can come to the capital with me. I’m taking my parents there after the Spring Festival, as you know. I’ve rented a place there, and I’ve used my connections. You’ll be protected there, and no one will bother you. Plus, I can help you with your health.” Huai’an then revealed her true intentions:

"Don't worry about the money. I have a salary now. You'll know once you get there. It's hard to explain in a short time, but I'll tell you in detail later."

"There will be plenty of room for Mom if she wants to visit; that courtyard house is huge. However, you mustn't tell anyone about this. For safety reasons, it has to be kept secret," Huai'an instructed. "Of course, if you have a better place, that's fine too."

“Your dad should go stay with you first. I need to stay here with Huaizhen and Huaiyuan. I’m worried about Huaizhen, who is a young girl,” He Shuyi said.

Li Hanchen nodded and said with a determined look, "Actually, I also want to go to the capital to take a look. Okay, it's decided then. I'll go first, and if it doesn't work out, I'll ask some old friends for help."

"Okay, then you guys get on with it this afternoon. I'm heading back now," Huai'an said.

He Shuyi quickly said, "No, let's eat together. I'll make it right away."

When Huai'an returned home in the afternoon, Wang Xiuzhi complained, "Why did it take you so long at the post office?"

"It's nothing, just the matter I mentioned to you last time, helping Li Hanchen with his medical retirement."

"You're being disrespectful! That's your biological father; you should call him Dad. Has he agreed to come to the capital with us?"

"Oh dear, isn't it because we're afraid of getting confused? Two dads and two moms, it's all so confusing. He agreed to both, but He Shuyi wants to stay and keep Huaizhen and Huaiyuan company; she's worried about them." Huai'an was also quite troubled.

"Parents always worry about their children. Huaizhen is a girl who isn't married yet, so it's really worrying," Xiuzhi said sympathetically.

"Mom, if there's nothing else, I'll go to the space now."

"Wait, I almost forgot to tell you. Your classmate came at noon and said he's inviting you to a class reunion tomorrow. Many of your classmates are going to be sent to the countryside and will go their separate ways after the New Year. He said he wants to get together with them."

"Mom, who's here? Where are we meeting?"

"She was looking for someone named Lin Shaoyi. She even went to Zhong Hanzhe's house and knocked on the door, but Zhong Hanzhe wasn't home."

She said we'd meet at the pavilion in Lianhua Pond at 10 a.m. tomorrow, and she'd bring some snacks. She also asked you to help inform Zhong Hanzhe," Xiuzhi said.

"Okay, I got it. Remind me tomorrow morning." Shi Huai'an casually picked up an orange from the table and peeled it. "I'm going to study in my space first. I still have some surgical practice to complete. If you see Zhong Hanzhe, tell him about the gathering. I'm going to get busy now."

It was indeed time for a get-together. Huai'an returned to her room. She had now returned to a normal routine, getting up at six in the morning to practice her skills, and spending almost all her remaining time studying medicine, practicing traditional Chinese medicine in the morning and surgical techniques in the afternoon.

The next morning, the winter sun shone through the thin clouds, falling brightly on the earth and making the whole world exceptionally bright.

As the clock quietly struck nine, Shi Huai'an had already finished packing. She carefully packed the many dried fruits and delicious braised meats she had prepared into a bag, and then placed it steadily on the back seat of her bicycle.

Once everything was ready, Shi Huai'an straddled the seat, pushed off the pedal, and the wheels began to spin merrily as he headed towards Lianhuatang.

About half an hour later, Wang Xiuzhi slowly walked out of her house, carrying a vegetable basket in her hand.

She inadvertently noticed that the front door of Wallace Chung's house was open.

Zhong Hanzhe was seen standing at the door with a toothbrush in his mouth, his mouth full of foam, and his eyes still sleepy.

Seeing this, Wang Xiuzhi couldn't help but feel a little strange and asked, "Hey! Xiao Zhong, why haven't you left for the class reunion yet? It's getting late."

Upon hearing this, Chung Han-che was taken aback at first, looking at Wang Xiu-zhi with a puzzled expression. Then he realized what she meant, quickly rinsed the foam from his mouth, and asked curiously, "What classmate reunion, Aunt Wang? Please tell me about it."

Despite his many questions, he remained polite.

Wang Xiuzhi slapped her forehead, a hint of apology on her face, and quickly explained, "Oh dear! It's all my fault! Look at my memory. I don't know when you came back yesterday, we went to bed too early and completely forgot about it, we didn't have time to tell you. Yesterday at noon, some of your classmates came to tell you that you should come to Lianhuatang at ten o'clock this morning for a class reunion. They said that some of our classmates are going to be sent to the countryside to do labor after the New Year, so we're taking advantage of the New Year to get together."

After listening to Wang Xiuzhi's words, Zhong Hanzhe nodded in sudden understanding.

He raised his hand and glanced at his watch; the hour hand was almost pointing to 9:50.

“I didn’t get back until after 10 p.m. last night, and you were all asleep. I should still be able to make it over in time, thank you, Aunt Wang.” Then, Zhong Hanzhe asked, “By the way, Aunt Wang, did Huai’an go?”

"Huai'an left a long time ago, you should hurry too," Wang Xiuzhi urged.

"Okay." Zhong Hanzhe quickly washed his face with a towel, then closed the door, picked up his bicycle, and left the yard.

The Lotus Pond has a maximum length of about 340 meters from north to south and a maximum width of about 130 meters from east to west. It is a very famous and beautiful leisure place in J City. It was once named because the pond was full of lotus flowers. The north side of the pond is Lotus Pond Park.

Lotus Pond is said to have been called Chenyu Pond in ancient times. Historical records state: "Chenyu Pond is located in Xuejiawu, where the daughter of Minister Xue died a martyr..."

During the Song Dynasty, Lotus Pond was also known as Foyin Lake because Su Dongpo's friend Foyin once lived here.

During the Republic of China era, this place was converted into a park and called Xinyi Park. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, it was expanded into Lianhuatang Park.

In the center of Lotus Pond, a small bridge divides the pond into north and south sections, resembling the Chinese character "吕" (Lǚ). In each section of the water stands a quaint pavilion, creating a beautiful scene against the backdrop of lush surrounding trees.

It was just before the Spring Festival, and the streets and alleys were filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

Families are busy preparing for the New Year and cleaning their houses, creating a lively scene on the streets and alleys.

However, in stark contrast, the lotus pond in winter appears exceptionally desolate and quiet.

The trees on the north bank of Lotus Pond are towering, and there are hardly any pedestrians on the path. Only the cold wind blows from time to time, swirling a few withered yellow leaves in the air.

A thin layer of ice has formed on the pond water, and the beautiful lotus flowers of summer have long since disappeared, leaving only withered yellow lotus leaves standing alone in the water, as if telling the story of past glory.

Although the scene was somewhat deserted, it had a unique charm.

The two pavilions stand not far apart, quietly by the pond.

Shi Huaiyuan glanced around and found the pavilion to be completely empty.

She glanced at her watch; it wasn't even 10 a.m. yet. A question arose in her mind: Had she arrived too early?

Just as she was looking around, a tall, thin, parted-hair young man suddenly appeared in her line of sight.

The young man looked nervous and moved furtively. He turned up his collar, hiding most of his face inside, and hurried over with his head down.

As he passed by Shi Huaiyuan, he lowered his voice and said, "Your classmate Lin Shaoyi is in our hands now. Don't shout! If you want to see her, come with me obediently."

After saying that, he walked quickly toward the hillside beside him without waiting for Shi Huaiyuan's reaction.

Huai'an frowned deeply, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Just then, one or two female classmates walked slowly over with light steps, their faces beaming with friendly smiles, and greeted Huai'an, "Huai'an, you're here!"

Huai An stopped in his tracks, looked at them anxiously, and asked, "Jiang Hong, Liu Yao, have you seen Lin Shaoyi?"

Jiang Hong and Liu Yao exchanged a glance and looked around.

Jiang Hong shook her head and replied, "We just went to the restroom together. I haven't seen her since I came out. I thought she would come here first."

Liu Yao looked curiously at the pavilion and the intersection a few times: "She also mentioned you to us, could it be that she went to the intersection to pick you up?"