Chapter 367 - Cannot Let Go (1/2)

Chapter 367 Cannot Let Go

After Qin Sheng got onto the car, Qin Ran then told him that she was bringing him to the siheyuan for dinner. Every month on this date, Qin Ra would always return to the siheyuan to have dinner with Qin Changan. It had already become an unwritten rule. No matter how angry she was at him, she must still be filial to her parent. Hence, now that Qin Sheng had come back, she would also make him follow this rule. She hoped that the father and son could have more interactions. Otherwise, their relationship would continue to be stiff.

During this time, Qin Sheng’s heart had calmed down gradually, and he had figured out some things. He had started to look at things from Qin Changan’s point of view. He was Qin Changan’s son, Qin Changan definitely did not have ill intentions towards him. He had sent someone to follow him secretly in order to protect him. Thinking about it, without this protection, he could have died on Mount Jiuhua already. How could he possibly be living so freely today? Also, Qin Changan must have his reasons for not reconciling with him earlier. Qin Sheng had thought about it before, but just not so thoroughly.

Last but not least, no one was perfect. Qin Changan was not a god, neither was Zhuang Zhou. They could not possibly be in control of everything that was to happen. Of course, they would not wish for Gu Qingyang to die, but that was what had happened eventually. Their job had just been to protect him. None of it had been done on purpose, it was just fate. If he were to blame someone, he could only blame Yan Chaozong and that bunch of people.

Hence, Qin Sheng was not as furious at Qin Changan anymore. After all, he was a Philosophy student. After calming down, he had thought about the same issue from different points of view and finally convinced himself.

Thus, when Qin Ran told him to have dinner at the siheyuan, he was not against it at all. He just calmly replied with an ‘oh’. This surprised Qin Ran. She was worried that he would reject the idea and was still thinking about how to convince him. Qin Ran did not expect him to not resist the idea at all and agree right away. Sometimes she really did not understand this younger brother of hers.

Qin Ran did not notify the siheyuan that Qin Sheng was coming back tonight. On the way there, they passed by a fruit store and bought some fruits as a form of sincerity.

When Qin Ran’s car drove into the siheyuan, Gongsun came out to welcome her. When he saw Qin Sheng, he froze for a while before proclaiming excitedly, “Young Master is back as well! Quickly come in, quickly come in, it’s cold outside.”

While saying so, Gongsun took over the things from their hands, and at the same time, he ordered the bodyguards behind him, “Quickly pass the message, Young Master is back, let the chefs add in a few more dishes.”

The bodyguards quickly ran to the middle court to inform Qin Changan. Two days ago, they had found out who that young man, who had come to the siheyuan last time, was. They knew nothing about the Qin family’s past, so when a Young Master had suddenly appeared, they had been very shocked. Some of them could not help but admire this young man’s luck. He had been born in such a family, which allowed him to not worry about money for his entire life.

Gongsun led Qin Ran and Qin Sheng towards the middle court. Every time on this date, Qin Changan would push back all of his things and return to the siheyuan earlier to cook personally. It was the same today. He had already prepared everything and was just waiting for Qin Ran to come back.

He had thought whether Qin Sheng would come, but recalling his attitude on that day, he had thought that it seemed highly unlikely. Thus, Qin Changan had not placed any hope on it.

When the bodyguard came in to tell him that Qin Ran had brought Qin Sheng back, Qin Changan’s facial expression was a little complicated. There were shock, comfort, and relief. Eventually, he heaved a long sigh. They were father and son after all, there was nothing that they could not overcome for each other.

Qin Changan stood up slowly and walked towards the door. When he arrived at the door, Gongsun had arrived with the two siblings as well.

Qin Sheng could face Qin Changan directly, but he did not know how to greet him. Although he knew that this man before him was his father, but for some reason, he could not call him father.

Qin Changan knew that Qin Sheng had yet to accept him. He did not want to rush it, so he chuckled and said, “You’re back.”

This man, who was always cold and expressionless in front of others, was feeling a little embarrassed at this moment. Others who saw this would probably find it strange.

Qin Sheng tried to squeeze a smile and nodded. Although it was a little forced, it was much better than his usual stone face that make others think they owed him millions of dollars.

Qin Ran found the right time to adjust the atmosphere. “Father, Uncle Gongsun said that you’ve cooked stir-fried broccoli with garlic for me again? It wasn’t nice the last time.”

While saying so, Qin Ran wrapped her arm around her father’s. Since Qin Sheng was already back, Qin Ran naturally would not treat her father the usual way again. In the past, it had been understandable for her to be angry, but now, she only wished for this family to be like a real family. Qin Sheng and their father’s relationship was already like that. If she continued to be reckless, her father would be very upset.

Qin Changan laughed and said, “I promise you this time it’s delicious, they’ve all tried it.” Everyone knew that a daughter was a father’s ‘intimate blanket’. Although Qin Changan had never experienced the warmth of this blanket, it did not affect him from doting on his daughter.

Qin Ran smiled gently and said, “Okay, I’ll go try it now.”

Qin Changan led Qin Ran and Qin Sheng to the kitchen while ordering Gongsun, “Don’t just stand around, you must be hungry. Let’s eat dinner first. Gongsun ah, bring in the dishes.”

After coming into the dining hall, Qin Ran and Qin Sheng sat at Qin Changan’s both sides respectively. This caused him to be very happy. Qin Ran initiated, “Father, it is a little chilly today. Why not let Qin Sheng take a few shots with you to warm up your body?”

Qin Changan did not reply. He was fine with anything, but he was afraid that Qin Sheng would not be willing. Before they reconciled, he already knew Qin Sheng’s character and temper. But now that he was back and their relationship was no longer like before, he could not gauge it.

Qin Ran stared at him with smiling eyes and said, “Qin Sheng, what do you think?” There was a tint of plea in her eyes.

His older sister was already lowering herself to this extent, how could he bear to reject it? Besides, he would not reject the idea, as he had thought through many things these few days.

“It’s fine if I just drink some, I still have lessons tomorrow morning,” replied Qin Sheng calmly, meaning that he agreed.

Qin Ran was very happy. She turned and said to Qin Changan, “Daddy, which bottle should we open today? I remember you still have a 50-year-old Maotai, do you bear to drink it today?”