Chapter 147
Qin Baotian's return was like a talented man returning home in glory, and he caused a sensation as soon as he entered the village.
The reason is very simple. It is not because Qin Baotian is so powerful, but because he has a capable daughter. Now everyone knows that Qin Xiang is not only a college student but also a boss in the capital. Qin Dong, Mao Yuxiang and Liu Xiaocao from the village were all covered in dust when they left, but when they came back, they were wearing brand new clothes, their hair was neatly combed, and they also brought money back for the elderly in their families. Many people were envious of them.
Many people in the village who are related to the Qin family want to wait for Qin Xiang to come back so that they can talk to her. Even if Qin Xiang doesn't come back, they can at least talk to Qin Baotian to see if they can take their children away.
Tian Zhongmei and Qin Jun also had this idea. They wanted to go out and make money. But they wanted to take advantage of the situation and become their own boss.
So after failing to persuade Lian Fengying, they set their sights on Qin Baotian.
After all, they are the eldest sons and have grandsons at home. Why shouldn’t they consider the children at home?
So when someone outside called for Uncle Qin to come back, Tian Zhongmei pulled Qin Jun and said excitedly, "His dad, hurry up, Dad is back. Our family's happiness depends on you."
Lian Fengying was not optimistic about this matter. She hid aside and whispered, "Your father will definitely not agree to it."
Tanaka Mei glared at him. "If you don't want to help us, then don't butt in. You said you were doing this for our own good, but all you do is hinder us. We were blind to agree to support you in your old age. If you keep talking nonsense, get out of here."
Lian Fengying certainly wasn't happy to be scolded by her daughter-in-law, but she didn't dare say anything more. She had already divorced Qin Baotian in a fit of rage, and if she was kicked out again, she would be homeless.
God knows she really didn't want to get divorced. She just wanted to control Qin Baotian, and ended up getting divorced.
Lian Fengying glanced at her son and daughter-in-law who were discussing something, and she was also thinking about Qin Baotian. She wanted to remarry Qin Baotian.
"Then I'll go. If he doesn't agree, I'll kneel down and cry." Qin Jun gritted his teeth, stood up and walked out.
The gate to the next door was indeed open, but Qin Baotian hadn't returned. Qin Yang came over to get a broom and a shovel, and when he saw Qin Jun, he asked, "What are you doing here?"
Qin Juan smiled awkwardly, crossed her legs and looked inside. "Where's Dad? I missed him so much after not seeing him for several months."
"Not back yet." Qin Yang said as he took his things and went out, locking the gate. Qin Jun followed him with an embarrassed look on his face, "Third brother, I'm your biological brother after all, and you're turning your back on me just for a little girl?"
Qin Yang looked at him coldly and said viciously, "Say it again?"
A man who knows the current situation is a hero. Qin Jun quickly shut up and said, "I'll go with you to see Dad."
"Get lost." Qin Yang waved the broom, and Qin Jun quickly dodged to the side. "What are you doing?"
Qin Yang sneered, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. If you dare to follow me, there's no telling how this broom will land."
"If you go to the grave, then I will go to the grave too." Qin Jun snorted and turned to leave. "Ancestors are our ancestors. Can you still stop us?"
Qin Yang's face was gloomy, and Qin Jun had already run back home.
But what Qin Jun said was right. The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month is the time for people to worship their ancestors, so Qin Jun also has reason to visit the graves.
So he left without caring about him and walked away. Soon, Qin Jun followed with baskets in his hands.
In the former orchard, now a cemetery, many people are visiting the graves.
Many members of the Qin family are related, so their graves are all in this area.
At this moment, Qin Baotian was sweeping the dead grass around with a broom, while Qin Yang and Qin Hai were adding some soil to the graves of Qin's close relatives.
The relatives around came over to talk to Qin Baotian, asking about his situation of making money outside, and wanted Qin Xiang to take their children out.
Qin Baotian supported them and waited until they finished before saying with embarrassment, "It's not that I don't want to help, but I don't understand her business and she won't let me get involved. Not to mention me, the third brother can't get involved in her affairs now, so I really can't do anything."
"You're her father, so why can't you say anything? If you ask one or two people to come in, it won't take more than a few minutes."
Qin Baotian was a little unhappy. "What are you talking about? That business is hers, not mine. I'm her father, so what? Even if I'm her father, I can't control her affairs. I'm just there to help and keep an eye on her. She said that if I interfere, she would tell me to come back quickly. I'm enjoying myself there, how can I come back? I really can't do anything about it."
Seeing that Qin Baotian was dead and couldn't do anything about it, several people became unhappy. They were all members of the Qin family, so why couldn't they be taken out? One of Qin Xiang's cousins frowned and said, "Why not replace the girls from the Mao and Liu families with our own? After all, they are cousins."
Qin Baotian was so angry that he laughed, "The person was selected by Secretary Qin, so why don't you report it to Secretary Qin?"
After that, he ignored them. When Qin Xiang got divorced, this cousin was happy to say bad things behind her back, but now he is begging for mercy. Before, he wouldn't even take them to work in the construction industry, so how could he possibly send them to his daughter to cause her trouble?
Since Qin Baotian hadn't agreed to their request, these people wanted to talk to Qin Yang. They heard that Qin Yang was in charge of two points. But when they saw Qin Yang's expression, they didn't dare to open their mouths.
They were really afraid of Qin Yang.
At this time, Qin Jun came with something in his hand and called out "Dad" from a distance.
Qin Baotian glanced at him without saying a word. He was already busy placing the offerings he had brought.
Qin Jun was also a man who was willing to take risks. He put down the basket, knelt in front of a grave, and cried, "Grandpa, please open your eyes and look. My father doesn't care about me, the eldest son and grandson. Grandpa, please open your eyes..."
He actually started crying and making a fuss.
Qin Baotian's face became even uglier. He picked up the carrying pole beside him and hit her. "Get out of here! The Qin family doesn't want descendants like you. It's a disgrace to our ancestors. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Don't even think about taking advantage of Xiangxiang."
Qin Jun was singing, reciting, and acting there, so the other people who wanted Qin Baotian to help were too embarrassed to come forward.
Qin Baotian hit Qin Jun, but he didn't hide and just cried.
He is just a reckless person.
Qin Hai said slowly, "Dad, you fight first. I'm going to visit the graves of our ancestors and grandparents."
After saying that, Qin Hai and Qin Yang divided the work and began to visit each grave one by one. Seeing Qin Yang wanted to leave, Qin Hai pulled him aside and whispered, "If you argue with him, you'll only get yourself pissed off. Just let Dad beat you, and let's finish visiting the graves and leave."
Qin Yang said with a cold face, "He is really becoming more and more shameless."
"Let him be shameless, it's not just one or two days. After we leave, he can only be jealous and envious at home. Jealous to death."
Although they were brothers from the same mother, Qin Jun had treated them so badly that they had no affection for each other at all.
The two brothers finished paying respects at each grave, and Qin Baotian was tired of beating them. "Get lost."
Qin Jun refused to leave and cried in front of Qin Baotian's father's grave.
At this time, Uncle Qin came over with his son. When he saw Qin Jun's expression, he was furious. "What kind of words are you talking about? How can you be so shameless?"
"I don't care about face. I just want my wife and children to live a good life. I also have to provide for my mother in her old age."
Uncle Qin snorted, "You're still providing for your mother in her old age, but she's practically become an animal in your house, and you dare say such things."
Uncle Qin is too lazy to care about his eldest brother's family affairs. His wife is right. His eldest sister-in-law deserves it. She did it herself. This is retribution.
Qin Hai packed up his things and said with a smile, "Second Uncle, we're done with the class and we have to go back to the county, so we'll leave first."
Uncle Qin asked, "Aren't you going to spend the New Year at home?"
"No." Qin Hai said, "Let's go."
After that, the two brothers carried their shoulder poles and left. Qin Baotian said to Qin Jun, "You are already grown up, so you should figure out your own way and stop thinking about other people's things all the time."
Qin Jun cried, "I don't want to do that either, but I can't help it."
After hearing what he said, Qin Baotian turned around and left. He was so angry that he would die if he didn't leave.
After the three of them left, Qin Jun got anxious and stood up to chase them. Uncle Qin grabbed him and said, "Please be quiet."
By the time the Qin army caught up with us, the three of us had already ridden away on our bikes.
He left without even going back home.
Qin Jun felt that he was really unlucky. He not only failed to accomplish his task but also got beaten for no reason.
Several people who also wanted to follow Qin Baotian's path inexplicably felt psychologically comforted. Qin Baotian didn't even give face to his own son, let alone them.
But their words were not pleasant to the ears, and they were sarcastic and mocking to Qin Jun, which made Qin Jun very angry.
I got beaten during the Chinese New Year. Although I didn't break any bones, it was still very painful.
Qin Baotian and his two sons rode their bikes back to the county town. Qin Baotian said, "You four should go to the provincial capital to celebrate the New Year together. There are a few empty staff dormitories there that are suitable for you to stay in. Come back after the New Year."
Qin Xiang had actually called Qin Hai about this a long time ago, and Qin Hai hadn't refused. They used to go back to their hometown for the New Year, and now that their brothers and sisters were all in the provincial capital, it was only natural for them to go. Anyway, it was impossible for them to go back to Qinjiatun to celebrate the New Year with Qin Jun and the others.
So when they arrived at the county town, Huang Xiufen had already packed the New Year gifts, the children were dressed, and the whole family went to the station.
When they got on the bus to the provincial capital, Qin Jun, unable to swallow his anger, brought Lian Fengying to the county town. When they arrived at the county town, Qin Hai and the others were already halfway there.
But there are only two buses to the provincial capital a day, but there were no buses today.
Qin Hai's mother-in-law had also heard about Qin Hai's situation and knew about Lian Fengying's divorce from Qin Baotian. She offered some sincere advice, "Mother-in-law, as parents, we can't treat our children equally, but we can't cause trouble for the children, right? The eldest is your child, but the rest aren't."
In fact, Lian Fengying didn't want to come either. She was just like that and felt embarrassed. But Qin Jun insisted on dragging her along, and she had no choice. Now that Qin Hai's mother-in-law had scolded her, she was completely embarrassed. "I can't help it. I have my own flesh and blood. They are doing well, so what if I help my brothers? It's not a big deal for them."
Upon hearing this, Qin Hai's mother-in-law knew that this relative was hopeless, so she stopped trying to persuade him. "Then go back. They've all gone to the provincial capital. Of course, you can follow them there."
Qin Hai flattered his face and said, "Can we stay here for a night?"
Old Mrs. Huang shook her head. "That won't work. Our house is too crowded to accommodate you. You should figure out a way."
After sending the woman away, Mrs. Huang said to the old man, "No wonder my father-in-law wants a divorce. This woman is hopeless."
When Qin Baotian and others arrived at the provincial capital, it was already dark. When they came out, they saw Qin Xiang waiting outside on a tricycle.
Qin Baotian was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Why did you come to answer it and not let Xiaomi come?"
Listen, this is his biological father. In fact, he also treats Mi Hongjun as a member of his own family.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "He has other things to do."
While they were talking, Qin Hai came over with his wife and children. Huang Xiufen smiled and said, "Qin Xiang."
And let the two children call her aunt.
Children are at their most adorable when they are wrapped up into a ball by their parents, calling their aunt in a baby voice.
Qin Xiang smiled and responded, "Get in the car, let's go back and eat."
Even so, there was no room for so many people to sit down, so Qin Hai and Qin Yang followed behind.
I could smell the fragrance when I got downstairs.
Qin Xiang pushed the tricycle directly into the storefront on the first floor and said to Qin Baotian, "I'll go call Uncle Ge to come over and have something to eat."
Qin Baotian nodded and said, "Go ahead."
He already knew about the relationship between Qin Xiang and Meng Huaiqing. Although he felt helpless and worried, as he said, he couldn't make Qin Xiang's decision and could only let her have her own way. So, as a father, he could only build a good relationship with Meng Huaiqing's family. Most of Meng Huaiqing's relatives were in Hong Kong City, and only Mr. Ge in the provincial capital was someone he could contact, so naturally he had to get along well with them.
In fact, Qin Xiang didn't have so many thoughts. He called him Uncle Ge only because Uncle Ge could help him look after the store and they had a good relationship.
When they arrived at Grandpa Ge's place, the old man was drinking a little wine. Qin Xiang said, "My dad and the others are here. Would you like to go over and have some fun with them?"
Uncle Ge looked up at her and said, "No, I'm done eating now, let's talk later."
Qin Xiang took a look. It was a simple dish of peanuts and a pile of fried pickles. "Then come over tomorrow to celebrate the New Year with us?"
Uncle Ge shook his head. "Why should I interfere with your New Year celebrations? I can just celebrate on my own. I'm used to it."
"No, let's have some fun together. It's just a reunion dinner, and Xiaomi is having it at my house too. Don't be embarrassed." Qin Xiang smiled and lowered her voice. "Just think of it as me fulfilling my filial duty on behalf of Meng Huaiqing, okay?"
Uncle Ge looked up and glared, "Whether you guys are together or not is none of my business."
Qin Xiang was happy. "Okay, it has nothing to do with you, but it does have something to do with the New Year. It's settled. Do you want to go? I'll ask my dad to invite you when the time comes."
Without giving the old man a chance to refuse, Qin Xiang left.
Mi Hongjun and Qin Juan next door had already prepared dinner and were just waiting for everyone to arrive and start eating.
Mi Hongjun said, "Brother and sister-in-law, let's just make do with what we have today and have a big reunion dinner tomorrow."
Qin Hai nodded, "Okay. Let's have a good drink tomorrow."
Everyone sat down to eat, but after the meal, they didn't let Qin Hai and his wife go to the staff dormitory. Instead, they followed Qin Juan to her home. The two rooms there were just enough for them to live in.
After everyone left, Qin Xiang asked Qin Baotian about his return. Qin Baotian was reluctant to say more, "I'm fine, don't worry."
Qin Xiang didn't ask any more questions.
On the morning of New Year's Eve, Qin Xiang woke up to the sound of crackling.
Someone is already setting off firecrackers outside.
When Qin Xiang came out, Qin Hai's family of four had already come over, but because Qin Xiang was still asleep, Tokyo was playing downstairs.
Qin Xiang looked down from the window and saw that the three children were not afraid of the cold and were playing there, while the big square was still deserted.
For breakfast, they have the specialty of Shandong Province, noodles with gravy. Hand-rolled noodles are topped with cabbage and meat gravy, which symbolizes a year of wealth.
Not only do we eat cabbage in the morning, but the dumplings in the evening also have to be filled with cabbage.
After breakfast, Qin Hai spread out red paper and began to write Spring Festival couplets. He wrote them in a flamboyant style, which really had a bit of an immortal air.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Second brother, your level is quite good. It's better than before."
Qin Hai was the first person in his family to be admitted to a technical secondary school. He liked to write calligraphy and learned it from his grandfather when he was a child. He was the only one among his brothers and sisters who received the true teachings. In previous years, it was Qin Hai who wrote.
"It's okay. Practice is the key." After Qin Hai finished writing the Spring Festival couplets, the two brothers led their three children to paste the couplets in each house.
Not only Qin Xiang’s small building needs to be pasted, but also the one in the university town and Qin Juan’s building need to be pasted.
After a busy morning, the Spring Festival couplets were posted. Qin Xiang, Qin Juan and the others also prepared the food for the New Year's Eve dinner and just had to wait to put it in the pot in the afternoon.
At noon, Mi Hongjun brought back half a sheep from outside and said, "Let's have hot pot tomorrow, the first day of the new year."
When we heard about eating mutton hotpot, everyone became excited.
Qin Xiang said, "We can't eat such a big sheep in hot pot. Let's cut some ribs and make hand-pulled lamb."
So we added another dish temporarily.
In the afternoon, the three children refused to go out to play, and kept slurping at the kitchen door. They were all little kids, so no one should laugh at each other, and they were all waiting to eat delicious food.
Qin Xiang cooked the mutton and handed one of the children a piece of it. "Go out and have a nibble."
The older Qin Lan took her younger brother and sister out to eat. Mi Hongjun said, "I'll take care of the rest, sister. You take a rest."
Qin Xiang washed his hands and said, "Okay, you do it, I'll go call Uncle Ge."
Fortunately, Uncle Ge didn't get angry at all. He just came over when he was called and drank tea with Qin Baotian.
The big table was set up, and the twelve New Year's Eve dishes were also placed on it, along with a few plates of dumplings, and everyone sat around the table.
There were a lot of people and it was a bit crowded, but the New Year's atmosphere was immediately set.
The adults poured wine and the children poured the juice that Qin Xiang had specially bought, and turned on the TV. The Spring Festival Gala had not started yet, but some TV stations were already playing cheerful music.
Amidst the joyous atmosphere, Qin Baotian raised his glass and said, "I wish everyone a happy new year and great prosperity. Cheers."
"cheers."
Qin Xiang's alcohol tolerance is average, but she has a bit of a drinking addiction. The wine is Maotai that she specially asked someone to buy. Not to mention the taste, every sip is like drinking money.
After drinking a glass of wine, Qin Xiang's face turned red.
It's a rare opportunity for us to get together, eat and chat, and we are so happy.
After finishing the New Year's Eve dinner, Qin Xiang was sitting on a stool watching TV when someone outside called out, "Qin Xiang, answer the phone."
Almost instantly, Qin Xiang jumped up and went downstairs directly, "I'm coming."
She trotted to the phone booth, steadying herself on her knees before picking up the phone. "Hello."
Across a long distance, Qin Xiang heard the man over there say, "Xiang Xiang, Happy New Year."
Qin Xiang also laughed, "Happy New Year, Mr. Meng."
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