Chapter 232 Such a Rewarding Cup of Wine (1/2)
However influential a bigwig is, he is still a human, instead of being G.o.d. As long as he is a human, he will have various feelings and desires. However, compared with most of the ordinary people who can act unscrupulously at anytime, these bigwigs have to conceal these emotions and desires deep in their hearts. Since they were not G.o.d, they were not flawless, and could be crushed anytime.
To Qin Changan, this was the moment when he felt very moved. He could work out a successful plan with his wisdom, and make resolute decisions in the business. He also had the upper hand while planning against a group of old sneaky foxes. Though he had taken part in quite a lot of dinner parties, social intercourses and received numeous invitations to attend many feasts at home, his heart, which had always been untouched, was moved by an invitation to have a homecooked meal with an ordinary family.
When it came to anything related to Qin Sheng, Qin Changan was just like any ordinary father, and that was the gist of it all.
Feeling a bit complacent, Qin Changan said, “Gongsu, in your opinion, am I enjoying a father-in-law's treatment, in advance?” It was a universal wish to have many children, grandchildren and enjoy a happy family life. However, for Qin Changan, when it was the Spring Festival every year, the vast siheyuan where he lived, was always so desolate and lifeless. Qin Changan could put up with such a life during the first half of his life; however, in the later half of his life, he was not willing to go through such an experience again.
Gongsun, who sat in the pa.s.senger seat, smiled happily and said, “Master, what you have just said, will happen to you sooner or later. If a daughter-in-law does not know that she should be filial to such a father-in-law like you, then she will be a bit silly.”
“The way I see it, what you have just said is inappropriate. The daughter-in-law can't compliment and be filial to me, due to my social status and wealth. I prefer this kind of simple feeling,” Qin Changan said, feeling a bit displeased. As a matter of fact, he was accustomed to bickering with Gongsun on a frequent basis. Except for Gongsun, no one dared to talk to him in this way.
Gongsun asked a rhetorical question without any hesitation, “Do you think it is possible?'
Letting out a sigh, Qin Changan was lost in contemplation. For people at his position, actually they would have difficulty enjoying the things which the ordinary people considered as the norm. In the distinguished families, personal and emotional communication were rare, while grat.i.tude and grudges were common. The hearts of people in distinguished families were too wrapped up with gaining their own benefits.
“Master, do you really like this child from the Lin Family?” Gongsun asked meaningfully. He did not have any personal feelings for Lin Su. Although Lin Su had done a lot of things for Qin Sheng, he did have a bone to pick with her, which could be due to the Lin Family's att.i.tude towards Qin Sheng, or the fact that Lin Su was the main cause of what had happened to Qin Sheng previously.
Qin Changan replied randomly, “I think she is good. She is very smart and she knows how to take care of Qin Sheng well.”
“Then what should we do with young master's infant betrothal with the Song family, which was arranged by Old Master?” Gongsun could not help asking.
Upon hearing this, Qin Changan was soon deep in thought. He did not say anything in the end. Though the infant betrothal had been arranged many years ago, Qin Changan had considered it a headache all along. Moreover, over the years, the Song family had been helping him a lot.
What's more, Old Master Song had said that as long as he was still alive, the granddaughter of the Song family will never get married, and she would wait for the son of the Qin Family to return quietly. If he should die, and the son of the Qin Family had still not shown up, at that time, everything should go with the wind.
If Old Master Song were deceased, of course, Qin Changan would not consider it a headache, since it would eventually come to an end; however, Old Master Song was currently alive and healthy, and the Song family's granddaughter was not married yet. In this case, if Qin Sheng was still missing, Qin Changan would not have been driven crazy by it. Unfortunately, Qin Sheng had been found, but he also had a girlfriend. Now, this thing really freaked Qin Changan out, since it would definitely become a troublesome issue in the future.
This was one of the reasons why Qin Changan had to hold back the news that Qin Sheng had returned.
After Qin Changan rested in the hotel for half a day, he set out only when it was almost time. Since he was going to eat a home cooked dinner with his son and daughter-in-law to be, it would not make any sense at all, if they did not drink. As a result, Qin Changan bought a bottle of Red Star Erguotou from a nearby mall. Originally, he had planned to buy a bottle of west phoenix wine, which, after all, was the one with the most authentic flavor. Unfortunately, in order not to arouse Qin Sheng's suspicions, he chose Erguotou Liquor in the end, which was Qin Sheng's favorite. After that, he rushed directly to Binjiang Garden.
After Gongsun drove Qin Changan to the destination, he watched Qin Changan enter the residential quarter, and then left. It was not until Qin Changan walked in, that he gave Qin Sheng a call and asked for their address. After that, he went directly to their location. Qin Sheng told him that he would insist on meeting him downstairs in future, which was also what Lin Su had asked him to do.
When Qin Sheng received Qin Changan's call today, he was very excited and happy. He got on well with Qin Changan and he regretted not having met him earlier. He could feel that this uncle was not a simple one based on his experienced, vicious style of behavior, conversation, and bearing. He was not that kind of ordinary middle-aged man, who had not experienced any ups and downs, at all.
When he had been in Xiamen, as long as Qin Changan showed up, Qin Sheng would be chatting with him, all the time. When he left Xiamen, he called Qin Changan and told him that they would get together in Hangzhou, whenever he was available. Unexpectedly, this Uncle was really in Hangzhou now.
After Qin Sheng hung up, he told Lin Su about this news. Lin Su was also very happy. They agreed to go to the market together to buy some vegetables, after getting off work. After that, they went back home and started cooking. At this time, dinner was almost ready. Only the soup was not ready yet, and was still simmering in the pot.
This should be the second time Qin Sheng and Lin Su had prepared a meal together, after they came back to Hangzhou. This time, they went to the wet market instead of the supermarket, which was noisy and lively. There, Qin Sheng saw another side of Lin Su. Though her dressing was not meant for the wet market, she still bargained hard with the stall owners, which made Qin Sheng laugh internally.
Seeing Qin Sheng smiling, Lin Su grumbled jokingly. She said, “This is what leading a normal life is about. You think I am a disgrace to you, right?”
Qin Sheng replied hurriedly, “No, I am not thinking of that. I just wonder about the extent of my capability, that I can actually make you, a talented woman specialized in financing, who had been dealing with tens of millions of capital dollars previously, fuss over a few dollars now. If any of your suitors knew about this, I would be definitely beaten to death.”
The aunt selling vegetables, smiled happily as she heard this cute couple, bickering with each other. After all, people all admired a perfect match.
When Qin Sheng got out of the elevator and walked out, he saw Qin Changan instantly. He was carrying two bottles of Red Star Erguotou. This Uncle always dressed smartly, and did not look like an old man of sixty, at all. He looked more like a middle-aged, prominent man in his forties.
Opening the door quickly and walking out, Qin Sheng said smilingly, “Uncle, why didn't you call me in advance? I could have waited for you at the entrance, and pick you up.”
Qin Changan chuckled. He said, “Since we are very familiar with each other, we don't need to be that polite with each other.”
“You are a senior, right? What I am doing is a necessary courtesy. If you are in Hangzhou again next time, I will pick you up at the airport personally,” Qin Sheng said, smiling happily.
What Qin Sheng said made Qin Changan feel secretly at ease. He smiled and said, “Let's stop talking nonsense now. Since you invited me to your home for dinner, is dinner ready yet? I am already a bit hungry.”