Chapter 50 Qin Jin's Warning: The Qin Family Past, The Rival Appears
Grandpa Qin has four children: three sons and one daughter.
The eldest son, Qin Yong, is calm and composed, and possesses remarkable abilities.
The second son, Qin Zhen, had great ambitions but was easily influenced and lacked his own opinions, making him far inferior to his elder brother, Qin Yong.
Qin Shu's father, Qin Yue, was the youngest son, but also the most intelligent and quick-witted. He was the smartest and most resourceful of the three brothers.
The old man originally valued Qin Yue as his successor the most, but twenty years ago, Qin Yue and his wife died on the spot in a car accident. Qin Shu was spared because he happened not to be in that car.
The old man's hair turned mostly white overnight after losing his beloved son.
Since then, he has taken Qin Shu under his wing and raised him personally, and has also blocked any news related to Qin Shu, for fear that something might happen to him again.
So for many years, outsiders only knew that the Qin family had a very beloved young master, but they knew nothing about his name or what he looked like.
The Qin family business was also handed over to Qin Yong to manage by the old man, and Qin Zhen only had a small part of control.
It's not that the old man is biased; the main reason is that over the years, Qin Zhen and his wife Xu Jinhua have engaged in a lot of self-serving schemes and have been warned by the old man more than once or twice.
Qin Zhen not only failed to reflect on his mistakes and repent, but also complained that the old man did not entrust him with the heavy responsibility of the Qin family. Over time, he sided with his wife's family, the Xu family, and treated the old man Xu better than his own father.
The Xu family's status in the capital was not as high as that of the Qin, Wen, and Zhao families, who were ranked in the first tier, and they would not have had any connection with the Qin family in the first place.
It was because Xu Jinhua became pregnant with Qin Zhen's child first that the Qin and Xu families got married and became in-laws. As a result, the Xu family jumped from being a nouveau riche to the second tier of the rich list in the capital in just over 20 years.
"The Xu family originally placed all their hopes on the second son and his wife, but now the eldest brother is in charge of the Qin family, and the second brother can't help the Xu family advance any further. So, they've put all their attention on Ashu."
When the Xu family, known for their mercenary and opportunistic ways, were mentioned, Qin Jin did not hide her disdain.
"Over the past ten years, Xu Jinhua has often invited Xu Lanyan to stay at his home, claiming that he was afraid that Ashu would be lonely, so he wanted to find him a playmate."
"But after his parents passed away, Ash didn't even talk to Ash and Ash, so why would he care about the Xu family girl?"
"The old man doesn't like Xu Jinhua, but the child is innocent. Besides, the girl is smart and knows how to please the old man. In the past, the old man was also good to Lanyan."
"But later, the second son's family, under the guise of caring for Ashu, wanted to arrange a marriage between him and Xu Lanyan. The old man was so angry that he almost beat the two of them out."
Upon hearing this, Song Ying couldn't help but chuckle.
"My second aunt always thinks that Xu Lanyan can't marry into the Qin family because of me. But if she thought about it carefully, she would know that Grandpa would never allow the Qin family to have any marriage ties with the Xu family. If it weren't for me, there would be other people, but it would definitely not be Xu Lanyan."
Not to mention that Qin Shu doesn't like Xu Lanyan.
In the case of truly wealthy families, how many families are bound together for generations?
Even emperors in feudal society knew that if they married empresses from only one family, it would allow their maternal relatives to become too powerful and eventually cause trouble. How could the Qin family, which has come this far, possibly dig its own grave?
Qin Jin nodded, her appreciation evident. "You're right, Xu Lanyan has no chance of marrying into the Qin family. But over the years, the Xu family's subtle influence has probably already planted a seed of obsession in her heart."
"Given the Xu family's current status, coupled with Xu Lanyan's looks and abilities, there are countless young men in the capital who would be interested in her. Not to mention the distant past, there's that little rascal from the Wen family, who has been pursuing her for at least seven or eight years. Old Master Xu has even considered a marriage alliance with the Wen family, but she still only has eyes for Ashu."
Qin Jin's words helped Song Ying clarify the complexities of the situation.
She raised an eyebrow and laughed, "This Miss Xu is quite loyal; it's really that Ashu doesn't know what's good for her."
"..." Qin Jin poked her forehead in anger, "Your love rival is right in front of you, and you still have the mind to joke about your own husband. You have a really big heart."
"So all I've said today has been for nothing. As the saying goes, one should not have the heart to harm others, but one should not be without the heart to guard against others. Auntie is not saying this because she has a grudge against Xu Lanyan, nor is she trying to affect your harmony as a couple. After all, Ashu has always been distant from her, and later he studied abroad, so the two of them have had little contact for a long time."
"I just noticed that you seem to have a good impression of Xu Lanyan. It was fine before you didn't know each other, but now that you've met, you have to be careful in your interactions with her, understand? Don't let her sell you out and then foolishly help her count the money."
Qin Jin spoke earnestly and persuasively, and Song Ying naturally understood the situation.
She rubbed her forehead, stopped joking, and said seriously with a straight face.
"Don't worry, Auntie, I'll be careful."
"It's good that you know." Qin Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
The two chatted for a few more minutes before Qin Shu walked over and asked, "What are you talking about that makes you so happy?"
"You must have had incredible luck to marry such a wonderful wife!"
Qin Jin smiled and joked, then waved goodbye so as not to be a third wheel. "Since you're here, why don't you keep your wife company and I'll go watch Grandpa play chess."
As soon as Qin Jin left, Qin Shu shamelessly took Song Ying's hand and gently stroked the back of her hand with his fingertips, sending waves of tingling sensation through her.
"Why did you come here?" Song Ying asked.
"Miss you."
"Nonsense." We just finished eating at the same table.
"truth."
Qin Shu gazed at her with his captivating peach blossom eyes, his voice slightly deep and hoarse.
Because she had just drunk red wine at the banquet, Song Ying's face was rosy and soft, like a ripe peach.
Qin Shu couldn't help but pull her closer to his chest and give her a light kiss on the cheek.
Song Ying panicked and quickly tried to push him away.
"There are so many people here, you should tone it down."
"I don't want to."
"Be serious."
Song Ying pushed him while glancing around, afraid of being seen in an embarrassing situation.
A quick glance revealed everyone else busy with their own things, but one gaze was fixed directly on them.
Xu Lanyan.
Thinking about what her aunt had just said, Song Ying paused in her act of pushing Qin Shu away, only to be caught off guard by him and given a light peck on the corner of her lips.
"If you want to kiss, go home. I have something to ask you."
"you say."
Qin Shu did not kiss her again, but he held her waist tightly with both arms and refused to let go.
Noticing that gaze was still upon her, Song Ying let Qin Shu hug her and wrapped her arms around him in return.
"I heard that you and Xu Lanyan are childhood friends?"
"I wouldn't call them playmates; I always played by myself. However, Xu Lanyan did often stay at the Qin family's house when she was little, so you could say we grew up together."
After Qin Shu finished explaining, he raised an eyebrow. "What, are you jealous?"
"Nobody would be jealous of you."
"If you weren't jealous, where did this sour taste come from?"
How would I know?
"Don't worry, there's nothing between me and her. There wasn't before, and there won't be in the future."
Qin Shu lowered his head and gently pressed his forehead against Song Ying's, his warm breath brushing against her face. "Having you in this life is enough."
"Miss Song."
A gentle and soothing voice broke through their intimacy, "So A-Shu is here too. I'm so sorry to have disturbed you."
Despite saying sorry, Xu Lanyan showed no remorse or intention to avoid the issue, regardless of her calm tone or composed demeanor.
Even after Qin Shu looked at her with displeasure and said coldly, "If you know you're disturbing me, then stop disturbing me," she still stood there with a smile.
"Miss Xu," Song Ying said with a smile, "Is there something you need?"
"Something has come up. I wonder if it would be convenient for Miss Song to..."
"inconvenient."
Xu Lanyan: ……
"Honey, stop fooling around."
Song Ying patted Qin Shu and looked at him reproachfully, "Miss Xu is a guest, and a girl at that, so be polite."
Qin Shu pouted, gave a soft snort, turned his face away like a dog, put his head on Song Ying's shoulder, leaving Xu Lanyan with only the back of his head, and held his wife tightly the whole time.
Song Ying sighed helplessly, "Please forgive me, Miss Xu, my husband is a bit childish."
"A-Shu is still as cute as when she was a child." Even with her excellent composure, Xu Lanyan's smile cracked slightly at this moment.
In fact, Qin Shu had never acted like this in front of her before; he had always had a cold and aloof face since childhood.
Jealousy began to creep into Xu Lanyan's heart.
Fortunately, over the years, Xu Lanyan had developed the ability to conceal her emotions, and she quickly regained her previous gentle and elegant demeanor, extending another invitation to Song Ying.
"Miss Song, would it be convenient for us to talk in private for a moment?"
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