Yibao put down his pen and handed the two words he had written: [合家兴旺] to his grandfather.
"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Zeng. I like painting and writing, so this is for you."
The old man took it and nodded with satisfaction, his bright eyes sparkling with emotion, "Tell Grandpa Zeng why you wrote these words. Do you know them?"
"Yes~ This is the character that 놖's mom likes. Mom said that a family must be united and harmonious in order to prosper, so 놖 and Yangzi should be good brothers for life, and even if we quarrel, we must reconcile in time."
The old man couldn't help but be moved when he heard the little mouth speaking so clearly.
A harmonious family leads to a prosperous career. Perhaps the wolf-like education you chose at the beginning is not suitable for family relationships.
"Your mom is right. She taught you and your brother very well. You are both good children of the Qin family."
The old man said this, then turned to Qin Xiao and Su Huilan: "You see, Yibao is not only smart, but also thoughtful and not impatient. Such a child will definitely become a pillar of the Qin family in the future."
Qin Xiao and Su Huilan looked at each other, knowing that the old man had made a decision. Although they were still unwilling, they had to admit that Yibao was indeed extraordinary.
"Dad, you're right." Qin Xiao forced a smile, "Yibao is indeed an excellent child. We Leo still have a lot to learn from him."
The old man smiled with satisfaction, picked up the jade ring, and solemnly handed it to Yi Bao: "This ring is now yours. I hope you can cherish it and bring honor to the Qin family in the future."
Yibao took the ring and felt its heavy weight, his heart inexplicably filled with a sense of pride.
"Mom, this is for you..." Turning around, Yibao was about to present the ring with special meaning to Qiao Zhixia.
Qiao Zhixia didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Mom will keep it for you temporarily and return it to you when you grow up, okay?"
"Uh-huh."
Qin Yunlang and Qiao Zhixia knew that this was not just a ring, but also the old man's expectation and trust in Yibao.
From now on, Yibao will become the focus of the Qin family, and his growth path is destined to be full of challenges and opportunities.
Qiao Zhixia would not selfishly reject these opportunities that should have belonged to her two sons, because every child is an independent individual from birth.
If they are willing to accept, she will support them; if they are unwilling, she will not force them.
The second wife grabbed the crying Leo and said goodbye to the old man, and was about to go back. The old man was also a little tired, so he let them go.
As for the room, the old man asked them to stay overnight and also to talk to Qin Yunlang in private.
Qiao Zhixia took the two kids upstairs to wash up. Tomorrow morning she and Qin Yunlang will go to get their marriage certificate, then take the two kids to take photos together and then visit some famous scenic spots.
Qin Yunlang was called to the study by his master.
"How is your condition under control? How long will it take?" The old man opened the door and came in.
"It's been under control recently. The doctor said there will be no problem for ten years." Qin Yunlang leaned back on the sofa, his nonchalant attitude as if he was discussing someone else's life or death.
"Ten years?" The old man was obviously still a little surprised.
I remember when the accident first happened the doctor said it was only about a year old, and now it’s been two or three years, how come it suddenly says it’s been ten years?
"Really?"
"If you are still alive ten years later, you will be told." Qin Yunlang leaned back in his chair with a playful smile.
Qin Yunlang himself didn't know why this happened. It seemed that after being with Qiao Zhixia, his illness was slowly under control.
"Be serious, little brat. I haven't even told you about hiding the child yet. Don't ask for a fight."
"Grandpa, don't you know better than anyone why you don't let the children come back? This place full of strife is not worth calling home."
"You..." The old man's eyes were filled with anger. He wanted to say something but changed his mind and said, "Your two sons are both talented. Leave them in Hong Kong City and educate them personally."
Qin Yunlang listened to the tone of command from his grandfather and smiled lazily and sarcastically: "Leave it to you? Let us brothers become the next father and second uncle?"
The air in the study froze the moment the words fell. The old man's obviously heavy breathing rose and fell in rhythm. He must have been angry.
The old man got angry when his younger generation exposed his shortcomings and hit him in the sore spots.
"How dare you! How dare you talk like that?" 놛 stared at Qin Yunlang, his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.
Qin Yunlang was not panicked at all. He straightened his body and faced the old man's murderous eyes, smiling: "I know this is not nice to hear, but is it possible that what I said is wrong, Grandpa?"
Silence! Qin Yunlang was answered by a long silence.
What can the grandfather say? His twin sons, who he was so proud of, loved each other and were respectful to each other when they were young, but after they grew up, they became estranged from their parents and their subsequent quarrels even harmed their descendants.
Doesn't this prove that our education has failed?
"Grandpa, I have no special intention in bringing us back to see you this time. I just took your age into consideration and thought it's time for you to meet your great-grandson. As for inheriting the Qin family's property, we have no extra thoughts. I believe you have also known the mother of our two children. Both you and her have their own careers. As long as your children want, they will have no shortage of opportunities to become heirs."
Qin Yunlang looked towards his old man, his eyes no longer sarcastic, only serious and calm.
I know that the old man must have investigated Qiao Zhixia and knew that she was not an ordinary peasant girl, otherwise he would not have been so kind to her. Only the fools in the second room would be so foolish as to believe that Qiao Zhixia was a bastard.
The old man's eyebrows jumped, "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is, I've become your wife's son-in-law, and my two children don't have the surname Qin. I don't want to get involved in the Qin family's troubles. It's too boring. I just want to spend the remaining ten years with the important people and live a simple life."
"What nonsense are you talking about? The son of the Qin family is going to be someone's son-in-law? How dare you! The surnames of the two great-grandsons must be changed back immediately!!!" The old man was so angry that he was panting like a cow, with veins throbbing on his face.
Qin Yunlang, however, was relaxed the whole time. "Grandpa, please don't be angry. If you are angry, this family will be even more chaotic. No matter what surname the children have, they are all yours. This cannot be changed. Your wife has done well in her career, so we won't suffer any loss if the children have her surname."
The old man seemed to be very angry with Qin Yunlang, but he tried to coax himself and sighed heavily, as if he was compromising and helpless:
"Then you can't let the Qin family's children have someone else's surname! It can be seen that these two children are very outstanding. As long as they are well trained, they will have a bright future. I have decided to hand the Qin family over to you. Don't let Grandpa down."
Qin Yunlang was slightly startled, but he was not surprised or delighted. "Does the wife agree? If things get noisy, can your old bones still bear it?"
"Every decision is made for the Qin family to go further. I originally liked you more, and now you have an heir, there is no need to hesitate. Grandpa only has one request, that after you take power, leave a way out for your second uncle's family..."
The second branch of the Qin family——
This was destined to be a sleepless night. As soon as Qin Ji Bo entered the room, he smashed the teacup that the servant handed to him.
Qin Jichen, on the other hand, was still as calm and relaxed as ever. He ignored the sorrow and anger of his parents and brother and sister-in-law, and carried Shen Yiman upstairs.
"Stop right there! I asked you to go home to share the family's worries. How long are you going to stay out of this?" Qing Xiao angrily called out to his little son who was oblivious to what was happening outside.
Qin Jichen shrugged helplessly: "How can you kick the second brother out? They have such outstanding sons, they are even considered as chickens and rabbits in a cage, and you go and have another one right away? It's too late..."