"Dad, putting aside the fact that Song Lan and I are already in love, I never thought of being irresponsible towards this marriage when I agreed to their marriage."
In other words, when I made that decision, I was thinking about living a good life after marriage. Even if there was no love between us, I would fulfill my responsibilities and obligations as a husband and would not betray my family or do anything to hurt my spouse.
Qin Yanzheng paused for a moment, then continued earnestly and solemnly, "But I never expected that during the time I spent with Song Lan, I would find that I had unknowingly fallen in love with her. Later, I learned that Song Lan also had genuine feelings for me. At that moment, I was very happy and secretly vowed to treat her well for the rest of my life!"
"You're not stupid, kid!"
Qin Shuhan said with a smile.
Qin Yanzheng coughed lightly twice, his handsome face showing slight unease. He said, "I think Dad was right about something he said earlier. It is indeed my blessing to have married Song Lan in this lifetime."
Qin Shuhan: "Good to know."
During their subsequent casual conversation, Qin Yanzheng briefly mentioned that Song Lan had been targeted after being transferred to the local staff hospital. He was doing this to prevent shameless people from trying to curry favor with his father when he returned to Beijing.
The real purpose was to prevent Song Lan's opportunistic, vain adoptive parents from switching sides and climbing up to the Qin family.
"How could they treat Lanlan like this?!"
After hearing what Qin Yanzheng said, Qin Shuhan's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
"There's nothing strange about that. After all, in their eyes, Song Lan is nothing more than a pawn, a tool for them to climb the social ladder. Otherwise, they wouldn't have repeatedly encouraged your daughter-in-law to divorce me after our family's troubles, under the guise of doing what's best for Song Lan."
Because of this incident, Song Lan unilaterally severed ties with her adoptive parents. Although the couple didn't cause any more trouble for your daughter-in-law afterward, the Qian family didn't give up on their plans to take advantage of her.
Thus, Song Lan was temporarily assigned to work in the factory's security department as soon as she arrived. Previously, when Song Lan was on night duty, she would have suffered a lot if she hadn't been skilled enough.
However, the mastermind behind it all, along with the three thugs who wanted to harm Song Lan, have now all been punished by law.
Thinking of the various incidents Song Lan had encountered, Qin Yanzheng's expression was equally unpleasant, and his eyes seemed to be filled with frost.
"I have never done anything against my conscience, and I consider myself to have a good relationship with Qian Gong, so I really can't understand why he would target me and our family like that... not only did he cause me to lose my job, but he also..."
They even dared to make a move on Lanlan! Are those two heartless, knowing full well that Lanlan is your wife…?
Seeing his father's sad and angry expression, Qin Yanzheng couldn't help but comfort him: "Dad, you don't need to be angry, and you don't need to be sad about what those people did. They have already received their retribution."
This is what they call "those who do many evil deeds will surely perish." Let's live our lives well from now on and forget about these irrelevant people.
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. It seems my ability to judge people is still lacking!"
Gathering his thoughts, Qin Shuhan uttered a sigh.
"Some people are just too good at pretending, so it's no wonder you can't judge people well, Dad."
Qin Yanzheng continued to comfort his elderly father.
"Alright, you don't need to comfort me like that anymore. It's true that I'm not good at judging people. I'll be more careful in the future and try to avoid contact with people who have ulterior motives."
As for your concerns, you can rest assured. Since I'm back in Beijing, I'll be busy with work, and Lanlan's adoptive parents will have very little opportunity to see me. Even if they do run into me, I'll treat them as ordinary relatives and won't give them any false impressions, like we're related by marriage.
Qin Shuhan was worried that refusing to acknowledge Song Weiqiang and his wife's marriage would negatively impact Song Lan, and that the gossipy women at the main factory would spread rumors and think Song Lan was an ingrate.
Qin Yanzheng frowned: "Ordinary relatives?"
"What? You have a problem with that?!"
Qin Shuhan's face was expressionless.
"..."
Yes, he definitely has a problem with it!
Why should we give face to adoptive parents who treat his wife like a pawn and treat them like ordinary relatives?
Qin Yanzheng didn't understand.
"As the saying goes, the kindness of raising someone is greater than the kindness of giving birth. Even if Lanlan's adoptive parents have many faults, it is a fact that they raised Lanlan and gave her a good education. If we treat them coldly because of their selfishness, how do you think others will view Lanlan?"
“Song Lan’s adoptive parents’ biological daughter, Song Jiaojiao, also severed ties with my parents-in-law, didn’t she? When she was sent to the countryside in Shisong Village, it’s said that she didn’t even greet my parents-in-law’s family when she saw them, as if they were complete strangers to her. If Song Jiaojiao can do that, why can’t Song Lan do it?”
"Do you know what kind of reputation Lanlan, the biological daughter of her adoptive parents, has in Shisong Village?"
As soon as Qin Shuhan said this, Qin Yanzheng's expression froze, and he remained silent for a long time.
“I said we treat them as ordinary relatives, but that doesn’t mean we have to interact with them. It’s just about maintaining appearances when we bump into them by chance. We do this partly to protect Lanlan’s reputation and partly to avoid creating too much gossip for others.”
After listening to his father's words, Qin Yanzheng pursed his lips and remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I'm on the same side as my wife. Whatever her attitude is towards her adoptive parents, I will follow suit and treat them the same way."
"what ever."
Qin Shuhan shook his head and didn't try to persuade him any further.
Judging that it was about time, he stood up and said, "I have to go. Don't forget to do your rehabilitation well and take good care of Lanlan." He stopped at the door of the living room, turned around and said, "I'll call you as soon as I'm settled back in Beijing."
"good."
Qin Yanzheng nodded, indicating that he understood.
Outside the courtyard gate.
Qin Shuhan got into the car and waved to Qin Yanzheng through the open window, "Go home and rest. Dad's gone. Call me if you need anything."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yanzheng hummed in agreement and waved to his father.
Just as Feng Lin was about to get into the passenger seat, Qin Yanzheng couldn't help but remind him, "Don't drive too fast, be careful!"
"Understood, goodbye Comrade Qin!"
Feng Lin responded, and then he closed the car door.
After watching the car drive away and completely disappear from sight, Qin Yanzheng called to Wu Dong to push him into the courtyard.
Unexpectedly, just as the two entered the living room, a woman's voice came from the courtyard gate.
Is this it?
"Comrade, if you are really looking for Deputy Factory Director Qin's home, then this is definitely the place."
"Thanks!"
"Comrade, you don't need to be so polite. But may I ask, what is your relationship with Deputy Factory Director Qin's family?"
"friend."
To avoid the aunt who was showing her the way asking more questions, the stylishly dressed woman said before the aunt could speak again, "Auntie, you go ahead and do your work. I'll go in now."
Before the other party could react, the woman, carrying a black leather bag over one shoulder, had already walked into Song Lan's courtyard.
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