I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week-Chapter 2536 - 2537: The Indiscriminate Attack of Fate

According to the scheduled process, the memorial service quickly began.

One thing followed another, and then it came to the cremation phase.

Finally, Lin Yi draped a bright red flag over his ashes, and then headed to the airport.

About an hour and a half later, the plane landed at Jinling Airport, and after another half-hour drive, they arrived at the cemetery.

The burial site had been prepared in advance, and the location was excellent.

Buried alongside him was his military uniform.

In front of the tombstone, Lin Yi gently touched his photo.

"I’ve avenged you for this, but there are still some scum who remain alive. Don’t worry—I’ll remember them all."

After a pause, Lin Yi murmured again:

"If only you were still alive, I would’ve definitely recruited you into my squad. That way, we could fight side by side."

Ning Che, Qiu Yuluo, and the rest of the squad stood silently behind Lin Yi.

Their hearts ached—for last year’s Zhou Liang, and this year’s Zhang Long—each leaving an indelible mark on Lin Yi’s heart.

This world has never had an invincible iron giant.

It’s just a matter of finding the way to attack.

They didn’t know how many more events like this Lin Yi could endure in his current state.

Fate launches indiscriminate attacks on everyone.

No one can always hold their head high. They feared Lin Yi might one day be broken by these blows.

"Let’s go."

Lin Yi exhaled deeply, turning to speak to the Central Guards Brigade members.

Initially, they had planned to hold a dinner to welcome Lin Yi back tonight, but Ning Che decided to postpone it upon seeing Lin Yi’s current state.

At such a moment, she didn’t have the heart for a gathering either.

"Is Sambalo’s ashes properly taken care of?"

Ning Che nodded, "They’ve been stored. When you return to Yanjing, you can take them with you."

Lin Yi nodded and looked at the squad members. "Stop looking so down. You all act like you’re at my grave."

"Got it," the group replied sullenly.

Ning Che patted Lin Yi on the shoulder and said:

"In our line of work, this is all very normal. If you can retire safely, that’s like ancestral blessings. Don’t be too upset."

"I know. I’m not as fragile as you think."

Around four in the afternoon, Lin Yi and the others took a private flight back to Yanjing and then drove to Liang Ruoxu’s home.

They found Shen Shuyi and Liang Ruoxu waiting there.

"You’re back so early. I thought tonight was your welcome dinner?" Liang Ruoxu said.

"Let’s talk about it in a few days. It’s been postponed."

"You’re back just in time," Liang Ruoxu adjusted her hair. "Auntie Qin called. She’ll be arriving in Yanjing soon, and you need to go pick her up."

"My mom’s coming?"

"We hadn’t planned on Auntie Qin coming, but she said, since I’m about to deliver, she has to come see me."

"Makes sense. For such a major event, it’s normal for her to visit."

Lin Yi said, "What time is her flight? I’ll go pick her up."

"Around six in the evening. You better get ready to set out; the airport isn’t close to my place."

"Alright."

Lin Yi got ready briefly and drove to the airport.

The crowds surged at the terminal entrance.

Lin Yi waited outside for over twenty minutes before he saw Qin Yingyue walking out.

Upon seeing Lin Yi, Qin Yingyue approached and hugged him tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"You must’ve gone through so much in Japan."

"Everything was fine. Not as bad as you think, so don’t worry."

"As long as you’re back, that’s all that matters."

At that moment, Qin Yingyue seemed like a kind and caring mother, holding Lin Yi’s hand and refusing to let go.

"Let’s go. They’re waiting for us to return for dinner."

"Okay, let’s get in the car."

Mother and son got into the car, and Qin Yingyue’s emotions calmed down.

"Mi Li is about to give birth. Have the Liang family discussed anything with you?"

"We talked about it last night. It went surprisingly well. From now on, things can be done openly and aboveboard."

"Sigh..."

Qin Yingyue didn’t show the excitement one might have expected. "You better treat her well from now on, or I won’t feel at ease."

"Don’t worry, I know what I need to do."

"I won’t meddle in you young people’s affairs," Qin Yingyue said.

"This time, I mainly came back because Mi Li is about to give birth. No matter the reason, as her mother-in-law, I had to come see her."

Adjusting her posture, Qin Yingyue looked at Lin Yi.

"What are your thoughts about this baby? After all, Yanyan is also about to deliver."

"Aunt Shen’s idea is to raise the child in Yanjing," Lin Yi replied.

"With Liang Ruoxu’s abilities, she won’t be able to support the vast Liang family estate, so hope must be placed on this child."

"Is it a boy or a girl? Have you done any tests?"

"Liang Ruoxu said the family didn’t allow her to, but judging from Aunt Shen’s tone yesterday, I’d guess they know. It’s likely a boy."

"That’s quite good, actually. If it’s a boy, I’ll feel a bit more relieved."

Qin Yingyue’s thoughts weren’t rooted in favoring sons over daughters; it was simply that, in certain circumstances, men indeed had advantages over women—an undeniable reality.

About forty minutes later, Lin Yi parked at the Liang family home. It was another grand feast, though livelier than the day before.

Lin Yi also understood that yesterday had been about his conversation with Liang Cunxiao, and today was about his mother talking with Shen Shuyi.

As to what they discussed, he could only guess.

That evening, Qin Yingyue had planned to return to her hotel, but Shen Shuyi insisted she stay at their house.

Early the next morning, the two women woke up, prepared breakfast, and then went shopping together.

When Liang Ruoxu woke up, only Lin Yi remained at home; they didn’t even wake him for breakfast.

"Why are you the only one here? Where’s Auntie Qin?"

"Just look at the time. How could they still be here?"

"Ah..."

Liang Ruoxu glanced at the clock—it was nearly eleven o’clock.

"You know my habits. I’ve given up trying to fix them—don’t let anyone judge me."

"I arranged for a photographer to take our wedding certificate photos at ten this morning. Because of you, we delayed them for way too long."

"Oh no! I completely forgot about that!"

Liang Ruoxu slapped her forehead. "Hurry up, get dressed, let’s go!"

"No rush, we rescheduled for two in the afternoon."

"There’s something else too."

"What is it?"

"Last night on Douyin, I saw that the Construction Bank has a custom memento coin offer. I want to buy a few as keepsakes for the child."

"Alright, it’s up to you."

Lin Yi wasn’t interested in such things, but since Liang Ruoxu had this notion, he went along with it.

For now, she was the expectant mother, so her wishes came first.

Lin Yi heated up some breakfast for her, and after eating, the two set out together, driving to the Construction Bank.

When they parked the car, they noticed a sizable line forming—it seemed everyone was there for the memento coins.

Lin Yi supported Liang Ruoxu as she craned her neck to peer inside.

"Looks like there’s quite a crowd. Should we try finding a back-door entrance?"