"I thought you didn't care at all..."
His biological father had been absent for so many years, and now that he was willing to come and live under the same roof with him, he was already very grateful. Although he often bickered with him, he never dared to ask too much of him.
Huo Xiao lazily raised his eyelids. "I really don't care whether the surname is Huo or Qin, after all, it's just a surname. But I've heard that quite a few people take changing their surnames seriously. I've been having too much free time lately, so it's quite interesting to cause some trouble for certain people."
Old Master Qin picked up the wine glass on the table, tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp, laughing heartily: "Good! As expected of my son, Qin Zhenyuan, he has the same temperament as me!"
Although the change of surname had previously caused some inappropriate thoughts among the people at the old house, he had acted very tough in front of them at the time, speaking as if it were the real deal.
But only he himself knew that Huo Xiao's change of surname was something that neither the people at the old house nor he could interfere with; it was entirely up to Huo Xiao's own wishes.
Ironically, the old family wanted to use this as leverage in negotiations, unaware that their son completely disregarded such things.
Contrary to what Ye Weiwei said when she was criticizing people, after Huo Xiao agreed to change his surname that night, Old Master Qin went to the Huo family in person the next morning to tell them what had happened. Then, on the same day, he changed the surnames of Huo Xiao and his three grandsons and transferred the family's household registration to his name.
He specially asked someone to find an auspicious date and prepared to hold a banquet at a state-run restaurant to announce the event. He even wrote the invitations himself, spending two whole days working late into the night in his study after work.
After writing the invitations, he even showed off to Ye Weiwei, asking how well he had written them.
"It's a pity. If I had found him sooner, I could have gotten back a lot of the wedding gifts from your wedding and the baby's one-month celebration. I've been taking money out all these years, and now I finally have a chance to get it back."
Huo Xiao, no, it should be Qin Xiao now. Qin Xiao, rather jarringly, said, "When I married Weiwei and had our child, you were still living in that dilapidated thatched hut in Daqingshan Village."
Not only were they starving, but they also nearly lost their lives, yet they were still thinking about accepting gifts. They were only dreaming of good things!
Old Master Qin was so angry that his son exposed his shortcomings on the spot that he glared at him and exclaimed, "Can't I even think about it?!"
My own son!
My own son!
Don't be angry!
Don't be angry!
Qin Xiao: "Who was it that lectured me yesterday in front of Uncle Duan, telling me to be down-to-earth and not to think about nonsense all day long?"
Old Master Qin's eyes widened in anger. "Isn't it because that old bastard surnamed Duan is inhuman? He's always eyeing my good tea or my good wine. You don't help me, fine, but you even side with outsiders to criticize me. I'm your father!"
Qin Xiao gave a cool "oh": "Now everyone in the hospital knows you're my father, so there's no need to shout it so loudly at home."
Grandpa Qin was so angry that he was panting heavily. In the end, he had no choice but to seek comfort from his grandson. "Our Chen Anminghe and Xiao Yunshu are so sensible and know how to respect their elders, which makes this poor old man feel better."
After Grandpa receives the gift money, he'll buy delicious treats for my little grandchildren, and won't give a single penny to anyone else.
After speaking, she glanced at Qin Xiao, as if afraid that Qin Xiao wouldn't know she was talking about him.
Qin Xiao looked at this childish old man and couldn't help but twitch his lips.
When he first joined the army, he admired this man greatly after hearing about his glorious deeds, and even regarded him as a role model. But now...
This naive old man is completely different from the rumors; I'm utterly disillusioned.
On the day of the Qin family's banquet, everyone who received an invitation came, and even some people who did not receive an invitation showed up uninvited.
If someone hadn't specifically brought Madam Chu to her side to curry favor, Ye Weiwei would have completely forgotten about this person.
Xu Zhenzi wore an eggplant purple dress with a well-fitting cut, which made her look slender and graceful yet dignified. Her hair was pulled back into a bun, and it was unclear whether her bangs were naturally curly or carefully styled, but they curved naturally in front of her forehead, making her face look brighter.
After looking Ye Weiwei up and down, Xu Zhenzi smiled and said, "I've long heard that Commander Qin's wife is a beauty that's one in a million, but I've never had the chance to meet her. Now that I see her, the rumors are indeed true."
Ye Weiwei raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.
Although it was meant as a compliment, it just sounded so awkward coming from this woman's mouth. Was she implying that she used her looks to curry favor with the Qin family?
Ye Weiwei smiled gracefully: "You flatter me! I'm just taking advantage of my youth and good complexion. I'm not as good as you, Madam Chu, who is ageless and knows how to manage her husband."
You're implying I'm a vixen, so I'll call you an old hag!
I'm young and beautiful, so naturally my husband likes me. But you, a middle-aged woman, managed to get involved with the Chu family. Who knows what underhanded methods you used? And you even dare to be sarcastic and mean in front of me!
As expected, Xu Zhenzi's expression immediately changed after Ye Weiwei said those words. Fortunately, she was good at maintaining appearances and quickly covered it up, but she still did not escape Ye Weiwei's eyes.
Xu Zhenzi seemed oblivious to Ye Weiwei's underlying meaning and said with a smile, "I'm not some kind of master of managing a husband. It's just that men are responsible for external affairs and women for internal affairs. Men work hard outside to support the family, while I, as a woman, stay at home and fulfill my duties, taking care of household chores."
Ye Weiwei suddenly realized: "Oh, I see! You really are a traditional woman, Mrs. Chu."
Xu Zhenzi's expression changed again. The word "tradition" is no longer a good word!
Especially today, in front of so many high-ranking people.
Sure enough, her tone quickly aroused dissatisfaction among those around her, and Wang Lan was the first to stand up.
"We live in a new society now. Women hold up half the sky. We women should not only take good care of our families, but also contribute to the construction of our country, actively participate in labor, and add bricks and tiles to society. Staying at home all day is not something to be encouraged or boasted about."
“That’s right,” Madam Leng chimed in. “We women may not be as strong as men, but we are much better at delicate tasks than those clumsy men. In today’s society, it’s no longer fashionable to leave the responsibility of supporting the family to men. Let’s all work together to build a happy home.”
"Well said! We women should be self-reliant and independent, not like parasitic vines that depend on men!"
“Gender equality is not just an empty slogan. Madam Chu, your thinking is unacceptable.”
"..."
Xu Zhenzi never expected that her original intention was just to make a few sarcastic remarks to Ye Weiwei and imply that Ye Weiwei, as a woman, was not content to stay at home and was acting ostentatiously outside. Who knew that Ye Weiwei would not only throw her words back in a few words, but also incite the people around her to gang up on her!
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