Qin Hedong actually didn't want to eat what Qin Hexuan sent him.
Besides, it’s not some delicacies from land or sea, it’s just a few dumplings.
But after hearing what Qin Songyin said, Qin Hedong had no choice but to pick up the bowl and taste it just to pretend.
He had already made up his mind to eat something just to show his appreciation, and then say that he was too full at lunch and couldn't eat any more.
Looking at Qin Songyin with a happy face, Qin Hedong felt quite unhappy.
Just a few dumplings can make my father so happy.
I don’t know what Qin Hexuan is feeling uncomfortable about. His parents had no choice but to send him away, and they have been sending silver, money and various things to the outside of the pass over the years.
Whatever my second brother and I have, my mother will definitely prepare a copy for Qin Hexuan.
He had never lacked anything, and his mother was in a hurry to take him back before he was even ten years old.
After he came back, his parents always felt that they owed him something and wanted to give him all the good things.
Not only did they provide him with goods and a shop, they also specially had new clothes tailored for him.
During the Chinese New Year, the three brothers went out together, and he was the one who was praised every time.
What else could he not be satisfied with?
While Qin Hedong was still thinking about this and that, the five dumplings in Qin Songyin's bowl had already been eaten.
Qin Songyin glanced at his eldest son's untouched dumplings and couldn't help asking, "If you don't want to eat them, don't be so stubborn. Give them to me."
"I..." Qin Hedong was just about to go along with it and hand over the dumpling, but for some reason, looking at Qin Songyin's expression, he suddenly had an idea, made a feint, and finally picked up a dumpling and stuffed it into his mouth.
"Well, Dad, these dumplings are so delicious!" Qin Hedong hugged the bowl in his arms before swallowing the food in his mouth.
Qin Songyin laughed when he saw that he failed to trick the dumplings into his son's bowl.
"How is it? I said it was delicious, didn't I lie to you?"
"These dumplings are so delicious, no wonder they're made by Master Cen." Qin Hedong finished the remaining four dumplings in one gulp. He picked up his water cup and drank contentedly. "But Master Cen wouldn't have sent just this little food, right? Could he have kept some for himself?"
Qin Songyin frowned when he heard this and said, "With so many people in the family, what will be left if everyone gets a share?
"How many dumplings do you think Mr. Cen can send over?
"Mr. Cen is getting older and older, and he rarely cooks in person these days.
“To put it mildly, even the Emperor rarely gets to eat food made by Elder Cen himself these days.
"It's already a great honor for us to be able to eat, and you are still picky?"
Qin Hedong rolled his eyes and said, "Dad, what I mean is that my second brother is not at home right now, so he will miss it."
"If I missed it, I missed it. What else can I do? Cook five dumplings and send them to him?" Qin Songyin's smile obviously faded. "Boss, do you know why I am always dissatisfied with the way you do things? It's because you have too many little thoughts.
"A real man should have the world in his heart.
"You are not a child anymore. If you keep fussing over trivial matters, people will only look down on you!
“No matter how you treated He Xuan before, as his younger brother, he has already forgiven you.
“But as the eldest brother, I don’t see you showing any remorse or concern for your younger brother.
"Now that He Xuan has shown his affection to you again, not only are you not moved or reflective, but you're actually playing such a trick in front of me?
"Hedong, that's enough. Go back and think carefully about what I said today."
Qin Hedong was scolded by his father and was so embarrassed that he couldn't even raise his head.
Although he is the eldest son, Qin Songyin had not yet made a name for himself when he was a child. Qin Hedong was not taken seriously at home and was bullied by other children from time to time, which also cultivated his timid and sensitive character. Just as Qin Songyin said, he always likes to make a big deal out of small things.
Now he is not as good at studying as his two younger brothers, and even the little bit of guilt his parents felt towards him was transferred to Qin Hexuan after he came back.
After finally getting a job, I was busy every day and was criticized by my father from time to time.
This life is so annoying.
After Qin Hedong left the study, he looked at the time and was too lazy to go to the government office to do his work, so he went straight to the Imperial College to find his younger brother Qin Heyue.
On the other hand, Qin Hexuan was actually a little reluctant after eating the dumplings.
Lan Shuang observed his expression and asked, "Master, if you are not full, how about I cook you some more dumplings?"
But Qin Hexuan was always self-disciplined, so he shook his head and said, "Let's cook it tonight!"
Qin Hexuan returned to his room, lay down with his clothes on, closed his eyes and took a short nap, then Song Tao came in and called him.
"Master, wake up, pack up and go to Mr. Wei's place."
Qin Hexuan turned over, his eyes were clear, and he had not fallen asleep at all.
While adjusting his clothes and hair, he asked, "Have the dumplings been delivered?"
"Don't worry, sir. They've all been delivered, and everyone is raving about them!" Song Tao said with a smile, "I've also sent someone outside to watch for the second young master's return. I'll cook a bowl of dumplings and send it to him as soon as possible."
"Okay, go ahead. I'll go to Mr. Wei myself."
In order to make it easier for her son to study, Mrs. Qin arranged for Wei Yan and Qin Hexuan to live in two adjacent courtyards.
Normally, the side door is open during the day, and Qin Hexuan only needs to walk a few steps to reach Mr. Wei's yard.
"Sir, the student is here." Qin Hexuan saluted Wei Yan first when he entered the room.
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