Chapter 39 Didn't you say... you were adopted by your parents?
Qin Zhiheng glanced at Shi Yuanxing, opened the gift box with some skepticism, and his eyes lit up the next second.
He excitedly took out the rocket-shaped pen from the box.
"Is this a Parker T1?"
This fountain pen is considered a rare item in the world of collecting; it's extremely difficult to find one.
Seeing how much he cherished it, Qin Shuzhi smiled and asked, "So, do you like it?"
Qin Zhiheng glanced at Shi Yuanxing and asked her in a low voice, "Did you ask him to buy it?"
"I just casually mentioned that you like fountain pens, and your brother-in-law took it to heart."
Qin Shuzhi had thought that Shi Yuanxing would give him a fountain pen, but he didn't expect it to be such a collector's item.
She only found out this morning when he said he would put the gift in her bag before leaving.
Qin Zhiheng waved the pen in his hand at Shi Yuanxing and grinned, "Thanks, brother-in-law."
Shi Yuanxing smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."
Just then, Qin's father returned. With his parents entertaining his brother-in-law, Qin Zhiheng lost interest in staying there and excitedly went to his room with his pen.
Qin's parents invited Shi Yuanxing to sit down in the living room.
Shi Yuanxing first apologized to his parents, "Mom and Dad, I'm so sorry. I didn't explain my family situation clearly last time. Please forgive me."
Qin's mother sighed, "Your identity is indeed quite unexpected."
Thankfully, her silly daughter was still considerate of his self-esteem and secretly told them not to ask him about his finances or family background.
"Yuanxing, have your elders all approved of your marriage to Zhizhi?" Qin's father still had some concerns.
The Shi family is a prominent family, and if we consider the standards for choosing a daughter-in-law, the Qin family is definitely climbing the social ladder.
Therefore, if the Shi family is not satisfied with the marriage, the one who will ultimately suffer will be their daughter.
"Dad, don't worry, my family approves of it, especially my grandma, she really likes Zhizhi."
Shi Yuanxing said to the Qin couple, "My father has also been wanting to meet you formally, but unfortunately, we were both away on business recently. However, he is returning to China today."
Qin Shuzhi also said, "My father-in-law said before he went on his business trip that he would arrange to meet you when he returned."
Seeing that Qin's father's expression had softened, Shi Yuanxing said, "If Mom and Dad are free, I'll make the arrangements. How about we have a meal together with our parents tomorrow?"
After exchanging a glance, Qin's father and mother said, "Alright, then you make the arrangements."
"However, there's one thing we still need to clarify." Qin's mother looked at Shi Yuanxing with a serious expression:
"Although your Shi family is prominent, our Qin family is not one to climb the social ladder. In particular, our Zhizhi is very independent and has her own ideals and career plans. Even if she doesn't marry into the Shi family, she will still have her own little world. So I hope that after the marriage, your Shi family will not interfere with her decisions in either life or work."
“Of course,” Shi Yuanxing quickly replied. “Mom and Dad, I know you love Zhizhi. I love her just as much as you do, and I will respect her even more.”
He held Qin Shuzhi's hand, glanced at her tenderly, and then continued speaking to the Qin couple.
"I assure you that I will take good care of Zhizhi in her daily life and support her wholeheartedly in her work."
For some reason, recalling the scene last night when Shi Yuanxing made her laugh with the photo album, Qin Shuzhi couldn't help but quietly squeeze his hand and look at her parents, "Mom and Dad, Yuanxing is really good to me, don't worry."
Seeing that Shi Yuanxing was still as humble and polite as last time, without putting on airs because of the Shi family's power, and having received his assurance, Qin's mother was finally at ease.
"Okay, as long as you two are doing well."
She then looked at Shi Yuanxing and said, "You don't know, my daughter inherited all my good qualities. She's gentle, kind, independent, and outstanding. Especially in terms of beauty, Zhizhi and I are practically identical. So, you're definitely not at a loss if you marry my daughter."
Heredity?
Are they all made from the same mold?
But... wasn't Zhizhi adopted?
Shi Yuanxing was completely bewildered, but seeing his mother-in-law's smug smile, he dared not utter a single question and could only force a smile and agree.
"Indeed, it is my blessing to marry Zhizhi. Zhizhi and you... look very alike, both are very beautiful."
Even after they had finished eating, on their way to the car dealership, Shi Yuanxing was still full of questions.
Finally, unable to hold back any longer, she asked Qin Shuzhi in the passenger seat, "Didn't you say... you were adopted by your parents?"
Qin Shuzhi: "Yes."
"What did Mom say... that you inherited her personality and looks or something?"
Qin Shuzhi chuckled, "My mom always says that children will resemble whoever raises them, and she's not wrong about that."
Shi Yuanxing paused for a moment, then chuckled softly: "...You can calculate it like that?"
"Yes, I was adopted by my parents when I was a little over three months old. In her heart, I am no different from her own child."
Qin Shuzhi said with a smile, "From childhood to adulthood, whenever my brother and I went out and people praised us for being pretty, she would proudly say that we looked like her."
Shi Yuanxing couldn't help but turn his head to look at her, and asked in a low voice, "You... were adopted by the Qin family when you were three months old?"
He only knew that she was adopted, but fearing to dredge up painful memories for her, he never asked about other details.
"Um."
Qin Shuzhi slowly said, "Back then... my parents were married for three years without having children. Later, they found out that my mother was infertile. My father made it clear to my grandparents that he had decided not to have any more children and would just adopt a child to raise and bring them joy..."
At the time, they were given five potential adoptees to choose from, and Qin's father let Qin's mother decide who to adopt.
Qin's mother took a liking to her at first sight, even though she was only three months old.
Later, Qin's mother told her that the moment she saw her, she inexplicably felt a strong connection with her.
Half a year after adopting her, Qin's mother miraculously became pregnant and gave birth to Qin Zhiheng the following year.
After their son was born, the Qin couple did not neglect Qin Shuzhi; on the contrary, they loved him even more.
Qin Zhiheng has always been attached to his older sister since he was a child, and the two siblings have a very good relationship.
Seeing them like this, Qin's mother sometimes even felt—
She herself was not destined to have children, but because Qin Shuzhi was destined to have a brother and sister, she had the opportunity to conceive a son and have both a son and a daughter.
After listening to her recount her past, Shi Yuanxing looked at her with pity and said, "Fortunately, after losing your mother, you were able to meet a good mother."
"Um."
Qin Shuzhi's bright eyes were filled with love. "I'm so lucky to be able to become family with my parents and brother."
"Yes, not everyone is fortunate enough to have a mother's love and family affection again after losing them."
Shi Yuanxing sighed softly.
Qin Shuzhi paused for a moment, then suddenly turned to look at him. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that his expression conveyed a sense of sadness.
Qin Shuzhi moved her lips, about to say something, when the car stopped.
"arrive."
Shi Yuanxing said.
Qin Shuzhi looked outside and saw that they had arrived at Jiangli's 4S store.
As soon as the two got out of the car, Zhao Yunting, who had been waiting there, came out with a smile to greet them and personally led them inside.
Shi Yuanxing accompanied Qin Shuzhi to test drive the car, and it was indeed as Zhao Yunting had said—a very user-friendly and convenient model for female drivers.
Finally, Qin Shuzhi chose a white car.
Although Shi Yuanxing said there was no need to return the gift, Qin Shuzhi still insisted on treating Zhao Yunting to dinner that evening to express her gratitude.
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