"Yes. We are all very satisfied. Mainly because Xiao Han is not only handsome but also very capable.
According to Si Yue, he was recently promoted to captain of the criminal investigation team at the Chengnan branch," Qin Xiuzhi said to Meng Qi with a proud look.
"Is that so? That's great." Meng Qi was about to flatter Han Haoming further when he spoke first,
"If I recall correctly, Miss Meng and I should have met at the Chengnan branch."
A cold sweat broke out on Meng Qi's body. Her eyes darted around quickly, and she quickly said, "Oh. I remember now, so you... you're that police officer?"
Those present who were unaware were all surprised. Being able to go to the Chengnan branch and having met Han Haoming, it likely wasn't for anything good.
Xu Zhilan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Qiqi, why did you go to the Chengnan branch? Did you do something wrong?"
"No," Meng Qi's face flushed, and she quickly explained, "How long have I been back in the country? What mistakes could I have made? They just asked me a few questions."
"Asked a few questions? Xiao Han is now the captain of the criminal investigation team. Being questioned by him isn't a mistake, it's a crime.
Qiqi, quickly tell Grandma Xu the truth, you're not suspected of..." Xu Zhilan stopped, her hands clasped tightly in nervousness.
Meng Qi was so flustered by her question that even though she had "done nothing wrong," it now seemed like she had.
Today was truly an inauspicious start.
If she had known that Captain Han was Si Yue's boyfriend, she shouldn't have come here today.
Suddenly, Yin Xi's voice echoed through the hall, "Grandma, do you remember what I told you about going to the Jin family to treat Old Master Jin last time?"
Xu Zhilan replied, "I remember. At that time, you were also framed for poisoning Old Master Jin and sent to the police station.
What is it? Is this matter related to Qiqi going to the police station?"
Yin Xi replied calmly, "Miss Meng and her assistant Bai Lin were also at the Jin family at the time."
Bai Lin, standing not far away, felt her heart tremble. Had Yin Xi found some evidence and intended to expose them publicly today?
"Oh? What a coincidence. Qiqi, you were also present then, did you see who the real culprit was?" Xu Zhilan frowned and asked.
"This..." Meng Qi was stunned by her question. After a pause, she said, "No. I was downstairs at the time and had no idea what happened in the room.
I explained the situation to Captain Han that same evening."
Jiang Jie, standing beside them, heard their conversation and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for Meng Qi and Bai Lin.
If they probed further, it would definitely be detrimental to them.
Just then, she saw that the dishes in the restaurant were ready, and she quickly smiled and said, "Mom, Xiuzhi, it's getting late. Let's eat first."
"Yes, yes, let's eat first and chat while we eat." Qin Xiuzhi slowly stood up and said to Han Haoming,
"Xiao Han, you are our distinguished guest today. Come, sit next to Uncle."
Xu Zhilan, however, stood up smiling and said, "Xiuzhi, are you a little too excited?
I know you are very satisfied with Xiao Han as your future son-in-law, but you can't have him sit with you.
Aren't you deliberately trying to separate the young couple?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Mom is right to criticize me, I wasn't thoughtful enough," Qin Xiuzhi chuckled and looked at his daughter, "Si Yue, you two sit together, make sure to take good care of Xiao Han."
"I know, Dad. Don't worry," Qin Si Yue placed her hand on Han Haoming's arm and replied in a soft voice.
Everyone else couldn't help but chuckle, and the tense atmosphere immediately dissipated.
Everyone took their seats around the long dining table according to their seniority.
Xu Zhilan sat at the head of the table, Qin Xiuyi and Mei Yun sat on the left with Qin Si Ye's family of five, and the rest sat on the right.
Bai Lin, as usual, had to wait for them by the sofa.
Meng Qi, sitting at the far end on the right, faced the three children directly and felt their disgusted gazes from time to time.