Chapter 58 - We Need a Plan! (1/2)

Zhong Gang coughed, not any less embarrassed than his wife. ”I'm sorry. That girl … we probably spoiled her too much and those children in the neighborhood might be a bad influence.”

Mister Zhong scratched his head again. Of course, he wasn't happy to have someone talk to his son like that, but she was only a little girl after all and one couldn't argue away, that the main branch of the family was better off than them by a large margin. It was expected for her to behave like that. ”No worries, Ah Gang. If she doesn't like him, then that's that. We shouldn't force them to get along.”

Zhong Gang nodded, but still looked apologetic. Haish … This would have been perfect. Why could this daughter of his not comply with his expectations? Was it so hard to fall in love with an adorable looking boy like Jing Yi? What was it with children these days? When he was young, it wasn't as difficult as this! I see you, you see me, we promise to always love each other … That was the way it should be!

Qiu Ling kept an eye on Zhong Gang's expression. That guy isn't done yet. He'll try something else. His eyes narrowed and he contemplated for a moment, if it would be too much to kill the girl off. Mn, he wouldn't mind doing it for Jing He's sake …

In the end, Qiu Ling reconsidered. If something happened to the girl her parents might blame Jing Yi's family. That wasn't the outcome he desired. No, he had to go at this in a roundabout way. Something not too harmful, but harmful enough to destroy any chance of her being with Jing Yi. Mn, first of all, I should find out her parent's plan.

He didn't have to wait for long. After Zhong Guanyu dropped that bomb, the dinner was over soon and each retired to their own rooms.

Qiu Ling appeared in the courtyard and waved Jing Yi over to him. The boy smiled happily. ”I think, the girl doesn't like me, grandfather!”

”Mn, I think so, too. But you should still be cautious! Her family might plan something else. Girls can change their mind like the wind changes direction! Anything can happen, if you spend time with her.”

”I don't want to!” Jing Yi puckered his lips, stunning Qiu Ling into silence.

This look … Ah, my love, let's repeat this when you've come of age. I'd like to see this again very much! Qiu Ling cleared his throat and forced himself to get back to the topic. ”Don't worry. You don't have to. In fact, I'm already working on a plan. Just wait a bit for me to finalize it.”

”I'll do that!”

”Good. Then go on in now.” He pushed Jing Yi toward the door, hid his body again and paid a visit to Zhong Gang and Li Fang.

The two of them had sat down at the table and started discussing. They were at one with each other regarding this possible future couple.

”We have to do something. The problem isn't their son, but Guanyu. I can't believe she said something like this!”

Zhong Gang nodded gravely. ”Indeed. And Jing Yi really seems shy. Wouldn't he be afraid of her now?”