Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Old Tie’s words weren’t without reason. Grandma Yu doted on Si Huang even more than he did, treating him like her own grandson, spoiling her to the core.
This made one marvel at the wonder of fate and the complexity of the human heart; one can dislike someone without reason, and like someone at first sight as well.
To be honest, after the initial anger subsided, Old Tie sided with Qin Fan, thinking of him more.
Although following Qin Fan would mean losing a lot, given Qin Fan’s personality and the Qin family’s character, what he would gain would be something most people could only dream of in their entire lives. In the end, this matter couldn’t be entirely blamed on A Fan. With his personality, if Xiao Huang hadn’t had any intentions, he wouldn’t have taken this step so easily.
Old Tie thought a lot, but in the end, it all turned into a sigh.
Children and grandchildren have their own blessings; no matter how much he considered, it was useless. This matter should be kept secret for now; Shulan’s body couldn’t withstand the shock.
“You did this on purpose, didn’t you?” However, seeing the young man he had watched grow up, Old Tie still said angrily with a dark face.
He clearly exchanged a glance with Qin Fan as he came downstairs. If Qin Fan’s gaze hadn’t been somewhat subtle at that moment, he wouldn’t have quietly watched Qin Fan walk into the kitchen and then witnessed that scene.
Qin Fan raised his eyelids and glanced at him, his silence tacitly acknowledging his presence.
“Heh.” Old Tie snorted.
He’d actually thought so much; only after calming down did he realize he’d been tricked.
“Are you going crazy for a beating?” Old Tie was displeased, his words sharp.
Qin Fan spoke up, “Si Huang treats you all like her own grandparents.”
This sentence improved Old Tie’s mood slightly. Although he didn’t show much affection for Si Huang on a daily basis, he had still extended his affection to her. Seeing how much Yu Shulan liked Si Huang, and that she called him “Grandpa,” Old Tie had taken her to heart.
Besides, he and Yu Shulan had been together their whole lives without a child; now that she had acknowledged Si Huang, how could he not love her?
“So?” Old Tie remained outwardly indifferent.
Qin Fan: “I needed your consent first.”
Upon hearing this, Old Tie almost swung his cane again.
This brat had a clever plan! He’d get past him first, and then, for the sake of his children and grandchildren, and for Shulan’s health, he’d carefully oversee things and slowly help them persuade Shulan.
With this thought in mind, Old Tie’s gaze towards Qin Fan became even more hostile.
He looked so unjust and selfless, yet his heart was black; he was ruthless in scheming against this old man.
“If you want to hit me, then keep hitting me,” Qin Fan said calmly.
Old Tie was both amused and exasperated, staring at the swollen, purplish-red mark on Qin Fan’s forehead, his grip on his cane tightening.
Bang bang bang bang— this thick-skinned fellow, tall and strong, unlike Xiao Huang who was delicate and hard to hit, dared to scheme against this old man, challenge him, and even needed his help to oversee things— he deserved to be hit! He deserved a beating!
….
Si Huang heard a slight sound as she stepped out of the kitchen. Based on her experience, she immediately recognized it as the sound of something hard hitting someone.
“Your Majesty, Big Sun got beaten up!” The snow-white hamster Five Treasure was on the coffee table in the living room, munching on a sunflower seed. Turning its head, it reported to Si Huang.
“Why?” Si Huang replied telepathically, her steps continuing forward.
Five Treasure’s mischievous eyes darted around. If His Majesty knew that Big Sun was beaten by the old man because he talked about them, would His Majesty stop being with Big Sun for the old man’s sake, or out of fear of being beaten herself?
“Because Big Sun and Grandpa had a fight!” That wasn’t exactly deceiving His Majesty, was it?
A fight? Qin Fan and Old Tie had a fight?
Si Huang, filled with doubt, walked to the backyard gate. The sounds she heard had stopped, and she saw a tall man walking towards her.
“Hmm? What happened?” Her gaze fell on the swollen, reddish-purple mark on the man’s forehead.
“What happened?” Old Tie’s panting voice came from behind. Judging from his hurried voice, one might think he was the one who had been beaten. He walked out with a sullen face and saw that Si Huang’s gaze was fixed on Qin Fan, her concern barely concealed. He felt both happy and annoyed. “You little brat, it’s one thing for him to be confused, but how could you just let yourself be get kidnapped like that? Don’t you know that this brat is eyeing your coming of age and has driven you to a dead end?!”
“That brat deserves a beating! He should be beaten!”
Si Huang heard Old Tie’s words and turned her gaze to him. She saw his expression, unable to hide his anger, and sweat beading on his forehead.
“Next time Grandpa thinks he deserves a beating, just tell me and I’ll do it, so Grandpa doesn’t have to go through the trouble.”
Something about that sounded a little off.
Old Tie looked Si Huang up and down, and then it dawned on him— Wow! He’s worried about me?
Qin Fan’s lips, however, curled slightly.
“Fine, Grandpa doesn’t think he’s had enough. Take him back and beat him up again. Grandpa still needs a check-up tomorrow,” Old Tie sneered.
Si Huang was even more surprised. What had Qin Fan done to incur such resentment from Old Tie? She opened her mouth to ask, but the man grabbed her arm.
“Let’s go,” Qin Fan said, pulling her towards the room.
Si Huang glanced at Old Tie and saw that the old man was still standing there without stopping her, but the look in his eyes was a little subtle.
Grandma Yu had specially reserved a room for Si Huang, right next to Qin Fan’s room.
Qin Fan pulled her inside, closed the door behind him, and before Si Huang could say a word, the man pressed her against the door, a hot kiss landing on her lips.
“Mmm.”
The man’s lips looked thin, but their temperature, like his body, was higher than average, easily igniting anyone he touched.
A powerful kiss pressed down, plunging into Si Huang’s mouth, a forceful, entangled sucking, as if swallowing not only her lips and tongue, but even her breath, unwilling to let go of a single breath.
Si Huang was initially stunned by his sudden passion, but after recovering, she reached out and wrapped her arms around the man’s neck, grabbing his hair with one hand.
From intense to gentle, then to soft, gentle kisses.
It was only by pulling the man’s hair that Si Huang managed to pull away the dog-like head that had been biting her.
“What happened?” Her voice was a little hoarse.
At this moment, it formed an indescribable sensuality.
Qin Fan took a deep breath, taking a step back so he could see Si Huang completely, “I mentioned to Old Tie about marrying you.”
Si Huang’s grip on his hair tightened, her eyes slightly narrowed, flashing with a dangerous light.
The stinging pain at the roots of his hair did not change Qin Fan’s expression at all.
“Are you unhappy?”
Si Huang looked at the bruises on his face, releasing the man’s hair, “You deserved to be beaten.”
She stepped out of Qin Fan’s imposing presence and sat down on the single armchair by the bed. Just seconds later, she felt the man beside her. She rested her chin on her hand, remaining silent for a moment before turning to look at Qin Fan’s equally silent face.
“You don’t have to be in such a rush. Give me another year. Once I have enough resources, I’ll go public.”
A year was indeed short, the fastest promise Si Huang could make. Originally, according to her plan, she wouldn’t have considered going public anytime soon.
“I’ll explain to Grandma and the others then, and your family will be more accepting. You won’t have to feel awkward.”
Qin Fan squatted down in front of her. “Don’t overthink it.”
“You’re not wrong, don’t think so much.”
A year was indeed short; even a year later, the child would only be nineteen.
He was still a child, and he couldn’t wait any longer, determined to eliminate any future options for the child.
“You make it sound so simple, but how can I not think about it?” Si Huang laughed in exasperation, her feelings incredibly complex.
She wanted to selfishly follow her own plan completely, but feelings weren’t something you could simply ignore. If that were the case, she wouldn’t have gotten involved with this damned man in the first place.
“What did Grandpa Tie say?” Si Huang asked again.
Qin Fan’s lips curled up. “He agreed, don’t worry.”
Si Huang’s heart, which had been pounding, gradually calmed down. She didn’t deny that she had indeed been anxious.
If she could, she didn’t want this matter to affect the harmony between the two generations.
This time, she didn’t admire the man’s rarely charming smile. Si Huang stood up from the sofa, picked up her change of clothes, and went downstairs to the bathroom.
Qin Fan watched her back, wiped his face, and wondered a little: Was his face ruined?
That night, Grandma Yu slept the most comfortably. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
The next morning, Si Huang got up early and made breakfast. The four of them sat at the table. Old Master Tie seemed to have completely forgotten what happened last night, pretending so well that even Si Huang couldn’t see anything amiss.
During the conversation, Grandma Yu learned that Si Huang was going to the compound with Qin Fan to see Mr. and Mrs. Qin. She immediately had an idea and insisted on going along.
“You can’t sit here…”
Before Old Tie could finish speaking, Grandma Yu interrupted him with a stern face, “Do you really think I’m crippled? I can’t sit here or go there? It’s not like we’ve never been to Xiang Zhen’s place before. We’re both in the capital, how far is it? Besides, I haven’t seen her in a while, so it’s a good opportunity for her to give me another check-up. It’s settled then, we’ll go together today.”
Old Tie was speechless and gave Si Huang a wink, signaling her to persuade her.
Si Huang looked up at Grandma Yu and said, “Grandma, I prepared a medicinal soup for you yesterday, and I planned to have it ready by noon…”
Grandma Yu smiled broadly at her, her tone particularly kind, “Xiao Huang is so filial! It’s alright! We can take it over for Xiang Zhen to try, so she knows how good my grandson is!”
Si Huang gave Old Tie a helpless look.
If we’re talking about being willful, Grandma Yu is truly the most willful one; once she makes up her mind, no one can stop her.
Fortunately, Grandma Yu’s health had improved considerably after this period of recuperation, so a long trip was definitely possible, though it would be quite tiring.
After breakfast, what was originally planned as just Si Huang and Qin Fan going to the compound turned into a group of four.
In a courtyard house in the capital city,
Xiang Zhen had already received a phone call. After hanging up, she said to Master Qin, “Get ready quickly, A-Fan is coming back with people!”
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