Although both Qin's father and Qin Jingdong were already married, they envied Wang Qiang's single status. However, when Qin Jingru was involved, the two of them lost their composure.
Wang Qiang took out cigarettes and lit them for the two of them.
The two men smoked, and although they had drunk a bit too much, they were still relatively clear-headed. You could ask them to continue, but Wang Qiang had already made himself clear. But if you didn't ask, it would affect Qin Jingru's future.
Moreover, Qin Jingru and Wang Qiang had already consummated their relationship. Qin's father thought that he had already made a name for himself in the village, and if this marriage fell through, he would lose face terribly.
Qin Jingdong, smoking a cigarette, chuckled and said, "Wang Qiang, my sister is a wonderful girl. If you marry her, she will love you wholeheartedly."
Wang Qiang smiled helplessly. "Brother JD.com, I certainly believe what you say, but I do have something urgent to do right now."
Seeing the curious looks in their eyes, Wang Qiang waved his hand to stop them from asking questions.
"As for what it is, I can't say and you can't ask."
Seeing Wang Qiang's mysterious demeanor, the two exchanged a meaningful glance. They were no strangers to such secretive matters, as counter-espionage and counter-espionage were essential skills for everyone in this era.
Qin Jingdong was also a key member of the village militia, having received military and counter-espionage training.
"Alright, Brother Wang Qiang, I know there are some things I shouldn't ask, so I won't. I trust your character; you'll definitely do right by my sister!"
Qin's father nodded: "Yes, I just hope that you can live a peaceful and safe life, settle down with Jingru, and live a stable life as a young couple. That's better than anything else."
"But I can't stop you from pursuing your career. Besides, there are many things you may not be able to control."
"Don't let my age fool you, I still understand what's going on here."
Wang Qiang smiled and said, "Uncle Qin, don't say anymore. I only have one thing to say: I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer when I return."
"I can't say right now, and I hope you can understand."
Qin Jingdong smiled and said, "That's all we can do. Since it's a secret that can't be told, we won't pry."
At this moment, Qin's father spoke earnestly: "Wang Qiang, no matter what you do, your safety is the most important thing. Remember, as long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback."
Wang Qiang was deeply moved; this was the first time since his transmigration that someone had cared about his safety.
Wang Qiang nodded. "Uncle Qin, thank you very much for your concern. There's no need to worry about safety."
The three of them drank quite a bit more alcohol during their conversation. Qin's father and Qin Jingdong, in particular, spoke much louder as they drank. Their conversation was clearly heard by Qin Jingru and the others in the kitchen.
Qin Jingru kept her head down, picking up food with her chopsticks, but her movements were slow as she listened intently to the conversation inside the room.
Seeing Qin Jingru's expression, Feng Jinhua comforted her, "Jingru, it's alright. It's good for a man to have some ambition. Do you want him to be like your brother, toiling in the fields every day and not even having enough cornmeal to eat all year round?"
Although her words were meant to comfort Qin Jingru, Qin's mother, who was standing nearby, looked rather displeased. Wasn't this belittling her son, even though what she said was true?
"These days, being able to eat cornmeal is considered a sign of a good family!"
Qin's mother retorted, and Feng Jinhua knew she was being referred to, but seeing her mother-in-law's displeasure, she didn't take it to heart.
Qin Jingru nodded. Although she hoped Wang Qiang could marry her soon, she naturally supported him since he had something very important to do.
"Mom, sister-in-law, stop talking. I support Brother Wang Qiang in this matter. Let him focus on his career first!"
Qin's mother said, "It's good that you think this way. I think Wang Qiang is a good boy; he can't be a Chen Shimei (a notorious figure in Chinese folklore known for abandoning his wife).
Feng Jinhua wondered if she didn't know if Wang Qiang was a heartless man who abandoned his wife. But if he really married Qin Jingru, wouldn't she be able to see him from time to time?
The three of them ate and chatted, when they heard Qin's father and Qin Jingdong talking loudly inside the house.
"Hey, look at your brother and your dad, they're just like that. They drink some cat pee and they don't know who they are anymore!"
Qin's mother complained!
After a while.
Feng Jinhua said, "They've probably drunk enough. I'll go get them some steamed buns; they shouldn't drink anymore."
When Feng Jinhua brought the steamed buns into the room, she saw that Qin Jingdong had already crawled under the table, and his father was lying face down on it. Only Wang Qiang, though his face was a little red, acted as if nothing had happened.
"Wang Qiang, come and eat some steamed buns. You need to eat something after drinking alcohol, otherwise it will hurt your stomach!"
Feng Jinhua placed the steamed bun in front of Wang Qiang.
He bent down to pull Qin Jingdong: "You can't hold your liquor, yet you still like to drink. Get out here."
She couldn't budge Qin Jingdong at all.
"Sister-in-law, don't bother, I'll help you take the JD.com delivery guy back in a bit!"
Wang Qiang took a steamed bun and ate it in a few bites.
Feng Jinhua also gave up trying, letting Qin Jingdong lie under the table like a dead dog!
Wang Qiang asked Feng Jinhua to bring Qin Jingru and her daughter over, and first get Qin's father onto the kang (a heated brick bed).
Then he said, "Auntie, Jingru, you take care of Uncle Qin first. I'll help my sister-in-law take Brother Jingdong back!"
Qin's mother said, "Thank you for your trouble. Jingdong is just like his father; he's better off not drinking at all, because he gets drunk as soon as he starts!"
Wang Qiang picked up Qin Jingdong and placed him on the rooster cart in the yard. He then asked Feng Jinhua to find a quilt to cover him with.
In such cold weather, people who are drunk are more likely to lose body heat when they are outside.
Feng Jinhua followed behind, while Wang Qiang pulled and pushed the cart.
They arrived at Qin Jingdong's house.
Wang Qiang parked the car in the yard, carried Qin Jingdong into the house, and put him on the small bed.
Feng Jinhua covered him with another quilt.
"Wang Qiang, thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done without you!"
Wang Qiang laughed and said, "You're too kind, it's nothing!"
Remembering that Wang Qiang had said he had something to do during the New Year, Feng Jinhua asked, "Will you be gone for a long time this time?"
Wang Qiang nodded, indeed he wasn't sure how long this mission would take.
Feng Jinhua was a little excited, "I really envy you having such a job, unlike JD.com employees who can only farm at home."
Wang Qiang laughed: "As long as you're happy, whether you work in a factory or farm, it's fine. I even envy your lives. Why are you so concerned about me when I'm out? Do you miss me?!"
Feng Jinhua pushed Wang Qiang away: "Get out of here! Don't joke with me like that. If I'm thinking about you, then I'll become a bad woman!"
She then added, "I can think about my own man, but I'm afraid I can't think about other men!"
"Ugh, you have nothing else to do when you see me!"
Feng Jinhua complained.
"If you're not a brother, you're not human!"
"Get out of here, you didn't say a single nice thing!"
Looking at Wang Qiang, Feng Jinhua suddenly said with deep emotion, "You must be careful out there!"
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