Chapter 367 - Cannot Let Go (2/2)

It was the first time Qin Changan was drinking with his son, it was a very monumental occasion. He would definitely be willing to open a 100-year-old Maotai, let alone a 50-year-old one.

“Take your pick from the cupboard,” said Qin Changan casually.

Receiving the order, Qin Ran got up immediately and walked towards the private room in the dining hall. There were two huge wine cabinets in the private room, and they were filled with all kinds of white wine from various years. Most of them had been treasured by Qin Changan for years, and the rest were either gifts or bought.

After Qin Ran left, the atmosphere in the dining hall dropped to a freezing point immediately. The servants were coming back and forth, serving the dishes, while Gongsun was still keeping an eye on the kitchen and had yet to return.

Qin Changan did not want it to be too awkward, so he looked at Qin Sheng and asked casually, “How have these few days been in Tsinghua?”

Qin Sheng only looked up slightly and answered casually, “It’s alright. It’s quite fulfilling, I’ve learned a lot. After all, Tsinghua is the top institution in our country.”

“Theories must be paired with practice. You lack actual experience, unlike your classmates,” said Qin Changan in a lowered voice. That class was filled with extremely rich second-generations, but they did not have any specific educational background. This was meaningless to Qin Sheng as well, so Qin Changan had not arranged it that way.

Qin Sheng knew that he was trying to say, so he answered calmly, “I prefer listening to history and philosophy, but it seems that Peking University is slightly better.”

Just like that, Qin Sheng revolted the topic that Qin Changan was trying to bring across. He felt helpless. His son was not easy to be messed around with. How was he going to make him enter the company? It was a huge problem indeed.

At that moment, Gongsun came in. He asked in confusion, “Where’s Ranran?”

“She went to get some wine. Qin Sheng is having some with me,” said Qin Changan lightly. Hearing this, Gongsun broke into a smile. The father and son pair could drink with each other, that meant that there was progress in the relationship.

Gongsun replied cheerfully, “I’ll go get the glasses.”

Qin Ran picked a random bottle of Maotai. It seemed to be one reserved for hosting guests on National Day. Anyways, there were all kinds of wine in the cabinets. At that moment, Gongsun returned with the glasses.

“Uncle Gongsun, you should have some too,” said Qin Ran cheerfully.

Gongsun shook his head and smiled bitterly. “Not for me, I’ve quit for many years.”

Gongsun had a high alcohol tolerance, Qin Sheng might not even be worthy to be his opponent even if his tolerance tripled. But years ago, there had been an incident that caused Gongsun to make the determination to quit alcohol. Till today, it had already been more than 20 years, and he had not had a single drip. For a man who was severely addicted, not many could have a perseverance like his.

Qin Ran only drank red wine and never touched white wine. When dealing with clients over drinks, no one would force her, as they would not put a beautiful lady on the spot. After all, Qin Ran was Qin Changan’s daughter, who would dare to offend him?

Qin Ran poured some wine for her father and brother. Recently, she enjoyed being their attendant. Looking at Qin Sheng integrating into the big family again, she was happier than anyone else.

Qin Changan raised his glass and hesitated before saying, “I wanted to call you later to tell you, but since you’re here already, I’ll just say it directly.”

Qin Ran frowned. “Father, what’s wrong?”

Qin Changan said in a self-deprecating tone, “Nothing much, just that the day after tomorrow is your mother’s birthday. In the past, I would always go and visit her. This year, since Qin Sheng is back and has yet to visit her, you two should go together on that day.”

Qin Ran suddenly recalled and could not help but feel remorseful. How could she have forgotten such an important day? Perhaps she had been too happy recently with Qin Sheng’s return. Hence, Qin Ran replied, “Father, if you hadn’t said it, I would have almost forgotten about it.”

However, other than the death anniversary, Qin Ran would not go any other times. Every time she missed her mother, she would always go back to the old house. She felt that she was closer to her mother there.

“I will get Gongsun to prepare the things, during then you can just make your way there,” said Qin Changan in a lowered voice.

Qin Ran frowned. “Father, you’re not going?”

“I won’t go this time around. We’re already an old couple. Your mother will not blame me if I miss out one time,” said Qin Changan cheerfully. But when saying so, a tint of sadness flashed across his eyes. That sadness had a different meaning for a 60-year-old man.

Everyone said that time could cause one to forget all things. Even the people and memories buried deep inside our hearts could become dispensable. But why was it that after more than 20 years, Qin Changan was still unable to let go?

Because for some people, some things they did not even intend to let go of…