Chapter 531 Having Too Much Food

The atmosphere in the Qin family study was heavy.

Old Master Qin looked at Uncle Qin and Aunt Qin standing opposite him with a somber expression.

What was originally a very simple matter suddenly became complicated due to human intervention.

Artificially created complexity is often the most undesirable.

Qiao Ge and Hengzhi weren't even married yet, and the Qin family was already interfering. Even though the people interfering weren't Qin Hengzhi's parents, she was still Qin Hengzhi's second aunt.

After she said this, some people didn't think it was Tao Suzhi's own opinion, but rather that it was Qin Ershu's, or even the Qin family's hidden thoughts.

Grandpa Qin said sternly, "Suzhi, you're not a child anymore. How can you say such things so casually?"

Aunt Qin's face flushed red. Having been married into the Qin family for so many years, this was the first time she had been criticized to her face by the old man.

Despite the other person's relatively gentle tone, she still felt her face burning.

But she had to defend herself, otherwise things would become complicated.

“Dad, you misunderstood. How could I make a decision for Qiao Ge? At the time, I just felt that although the work at the subdistrict office was at the grassroots level, it was a good stepping stone for promotion. You could advance very quickly by climbing the ladder. Especially since Qiao Ge was doing so well at the grassroots level, showing her talent at such a young age, that position was practically tailor-made for her.”

Tao Suzhi paused for a moment, then continued, "As for Xiangyang Food Factory, I admit I have concerns. I'm worried that policies might change in the future, so I'm thinking of preparing for the worst while everything is stable now. I really didn't mean anything by it; who would have thought Teacher Ge would take it so seriously? I really was just mentioning it casually..."

Grandpa Qin's tone remained serious: "Professor Ge is a rigorous scholar. How can you speak to her casually?"

Uncle Qin, standing nearby, spoke up at the opportune moment: "Dad, I mentioned this to you a while ago. We'll be going to Jiangcheng together in a few days. Whether from a personal or public perspective, everything has two sides. Su Zhi may have her own selfish motives, but you have to admit that her concerns are quite reasonable in some ways. And Qiao Ge's promotion path is truly the safest. It can withstand any test and scrutiny."

Old Master Qin frowned, but ultimately did not continue his criticism...

Neither of them are young anymore, and if they are repeatedly criticized over this matter, it will only create more resentment.

Even though he was cursing his daughter-in-law in his heart for being nosy and having nothing better to do than take care of her own children, he didn't know she had the right to interfere with Lu Qiaoge.

At the same time, she was also scolding her son, always coming up with a bunch of reasons and arguments.

But now, many things remain unclear.

It's like taking it one step at a time.

After a moment's thought, Old Master Qin made a decision: "Suzhi, you should also take a leave of absence. Let's go to Jiangcheng together."

Lu Qiaoge hadn't expected so many people to come this time.

Of course, her second aunt came along too, which made her very happy.

Qin Hengzhi had arranged for the group to stay at the guesthouse in advance.

He arrived at the same time as Old Master Qin and the others.

Aunt Qin naturally followed along.

She didn't talk much the whole way, and her expression showed some unease, clearly not yet fully recovered from the previous criticism.

Especially when facing Lu Qiaoge.

Lu Qiaoge actually knew about Aunt Qin's matter.

Meanwhile, Tao Tao and Nini's nest was also built, and Lu Qiaoge felt that it was even more exquisite and sturdy than last year.

Lu Qiaoge gave them a bunch of small gold beads.

It's about the size of a mung bean.

This was also something she opened from the box.

There are no markings, but it is definitely pure gold.

Lu Qiaoge analyzed that this should be the merchant ship owner's preparation for making arrangements in foreign lands, otherwise why would he bring a box of small gold beads?

Lu Qiaoge was particularly fond of this box of gold beads.

They are all the same size, just like those produced in a mold.

So it was also given to the sparrows and swallows who liked the little golden pearls.

After these birds finished setting up their nests, they followed Little Cangcang to Beidu and then flew back safely.

Naturally, they also learned about Tao Suzhi's so-called promotion path, which she believed was for Lu Qiaoge's and the Qin family's benefit.

Lu Qiaoge didn't take it to heart at all.

She just didn't expect that Aunt Qin would feel a little uncomfortable when she saw her.

Why bother?

Since you are speaking so forcefully and confidently, you should also be open and honest when facing her.

Therefore, Tao Suzhi had a lot of personal motives in this matter, and may even have had other intentions mixed in.

The guesthouse rooms were already prepared. Qin Hengzhi carefully distributed the room keys and gently explained the itinerary for the next few days.

The arrival of Old Master Qin naturally alarmed Factory Director Hao and Secretary He.

Although Qin Hengzhi had made very good arrangements, the military industry's guesthouse was arguably the best and highest-standard of all the guesthouses.

But the factory director and the party secretary were still worried, so they immediately came over to check around, and then went to Old Master Qin's room to greet him.

In a sense, Director Hao and Secretary He were the old man's men.

So the two of them were incredibly excited to see the old man.

However, the journey was still a bit tiring. Although Grandpa Qin was in good spirits, the two of them were tactful and praised Qin Hengzhi and Lu Qiaoge before leaving.

At this moment, Grandma Qin said to Grandpa Qin with great interest, "Shall we go out for a walk?"

Just then, Lu Qiaoge and Qin Hengzhi pushed open the half-closed door and walked in. Hearing the two say they were going out for a walk, Qin Hengzhi said, "I'll go get the car."

It would be fine if Qin Hengzhi could drive.

Grandpa Qin readily agreed, but said, "Just the few of us strolling around, don't bring them along."

"They" refers to Qin Hengzhi's parents, Qin's second uncle, and Qin's second aunt.

Lu Qiaoge looked towards the other two rooms.

Bai Jinyan was standing in the corridor, but he was looking towards the provincial family compound.

Hearing the sound, I turned around and saw what they were going to do. I smiled and waved my hand, saying, "You take Grandpa and Grandma out for a walk. I'll pack my things."

Lu Qiaoge heard from Qin Hengzhi that the old master of the Bai family had returned.

But at the moment, no one knows whether it's because they came back or if something happened here.

That place was also once Bai Jinyan's home.

However, Bai Jinyan rarely mentions that place.

Grandma Qin knew what was going on, but it was her daughter-in-law's family matter, and she couldn't interfere.

It's good to let her have some peace and quiet at this time.

Grandma Qin followed Grandpa into the jeep, which drove out of the military factory.

After Uncle Qin and Aunt Qin finished tidying up the room, they discovered that the two people had already left.

Uncle Qin didn't say anything; he went to talk to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng glanced at his wife.

Although he had some concerns, this was, after all, his wife's hometown. Although she wasn't born here, Bai Jingyan grew up here.

Her older brother and younger sister also work in this city.

(End of this chapter)