His father's face also held a smile.
Grandpa Xu chuckled, "Wanwan, you should learn from He'er. You two have been friends for so many years. Look at He'er, then look at yourself. You're so clueless!"
Xu Wanwan, picking at her food, widened her eyes.
Without thinking, she blurted out, "Well, at least I haven't brought a baby back for you!"
Qin He and Xu Wanwan had known each other since childhood and were well aware of her impulsive nature, her tendency to speak before thinking.
Qin He didn't take it to heart.
However, Xu's father was deeply angered by his foolish daughter. Qin He had come to advise her, and she responded with ingratitude!
Instantly, his expression turned sharp!
Sensing her father's murderous intent, Xu Wanwan immediately shut her mouth obediently.
Qin He stayed at the Xu's for the entire afternoon before lazily heading back.
As Xu Wanwan saw her out, she was still anxious, "Qin He, why hasn't your brother contacted me yet?"
Qin He thought for a moment, "When I left this morning, my brother knew I was coming to the Xu's. I imagine he knows I'm still here now. Just be patient."
Xu Wanwan smiled, "Alright, but if your brother doesn't contact me tomorrow, I'll personally go to your family's corporation and drag him out."
Driving away from the Xu's, Qin He felt much better.
The recent events had weighed on her, the heaviest being the matter between Qin Yun and Xu Wanwan.
That issue was resolved!
And Gu Qichen had also said that the contract with Wilson could be settled tomorrow.
Qin He rubbed her belly, feeling very pleased. "Baby, soon your mother can rest at home and focus on nurturing you! We'll just wait for you to come out!"
As if sensing her mother's joy, the baby in her womb kicked her.
Qin He laughed with delight. Life was always getting better.
...
The Qin Residence.
Qin He's car had just pulled into the Qin family's courtyard.
On the second floor of the Qin family's villa, Qin Yun, standing by the window in his study, saw Qin He's car stop. He turned and picked up his phone.
He opened his contacts and looked at the very first number.
Xu Wanwan.
Qin Yun hesitated for a moment, then dialed.
His hand trembled slightly.
The music played for a long time before the call was answered.
On the other end, Xu Wanwan's voice was very weak, "Hello—"
Qin Yun clenched his fist, his body tensing with nervousness.
Having supported the Qin family for so many years, and as the current head of the family, Qin Yun had weathered many storms. Yet, at this moment, he felt like a young boy.
"Wanwan, it's me, Qin Yun."
There was silence for a few seconds on the other end. Xu Wanwan's voice remained weak, tinged with sadness, "Qin Yun—what is it?"
Hearing Xu Wanwan's frail voice, and recalling how she had isolated herself at home for the past half month, Qin Yun felt a pang of heartache.
His hand trembled slightly. "I want to see you."
Xu Wanwan's voice was listless, as if she had choked back a sob. "What else is there to see?"
"Boom!"
A flash of white light seemed to streak across Qin Yun's mind.
She didn't want to see him!
Could it be that, as He'er had said, Wanwan had finally "come to her senses" and truly wanted to break up with him!
A wave of despair and heartache washed over him, spreading to his limbs.
Qin Yun's hand, gripping the phone, trembled, then his handsome brows set with determination!
As long as she could be cured, he would never allow Xu Wanwan to marry anyone else!
On the other end, Xu Wanwan's voice spoke again, "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up. I have things to do tomorrow."
"What things?"
"Qin He visited me today and we talked for a while. I've come to terms with things. I can't just hang myself on a single crooked tree like you."
Xu Wanwan's voice was soft, carrying a sense of finality.
"Tomorrow, I plan to go to Haicheng to finalize the engagement with the Yan family."
Qin He had just parked her car and entered the living room.
Ming Yuzhu was in the living room, wrapping dumplings with two young maids, chatting as they worked.
Qin He leaned in, "What filling is it?"
Ming Yuzhu smiled and was about to answer when
A loud crash echoed from the second floor!
Qin He and Ming Yuzhu looked up simultaneously. Within seconds, Qin Yun, holding a jacket and his car keys, came rushing down the spiral staircase!
As he passed Qin He, Qin Yun sounded anxious.
"He'er, what did you say to Wanwan today?"
Qin He looked bewildered. "Nothing much, I just told her not to stay cooped up in her room all day."
Qin Yun didn't have time to ask any more questions!
He turned and dashed out of the house!
In less than a minute, the roar of an engine filled the courtyard, and a sports car sped away from the Qin residence!
Ming Yuzhu, before she could even tell Qin He what the dumplings were filled with, was stunned by her son's sudden actions!
After a few moments of shock, Ming Yuzhu turned to Qin He.
"What's going on with your brother?"
Qin He thought for a moment and smiled, "Perhaps he's experiencing his first love!"
"First love? With Xu Wanwan?"
Qin He smiled and sat beside Ming Yuzhu. "Mom, are you happy with Xu Wanwan as your future daughter-in-law?"
Ming Yuzhu thought carefully for a moment. "I am quite satisfied. I watched Wanwan grow up. She's simple, has a good personality, and is easy to get along with."
Qin He smiled.
Then Ming Yuzhu added, "However, that girl is a bit silly and speaks very bluntly, easily offending people."
Qin He chuckled. "So, do you support my brother dating Xu Wanwan, or not?"
"Of course, I support it. Your brother can date whomever he pleases. He has supported Qin Corporation for so many years, and I never intended for him to enter into a commercial marriage.
Ming Yuzhu smiled. "In our family, having enough to eat and wear is more than enough for me. I'm happy with whoever your brother likes and is willing to marry."
Qin He felt touched and stole a kiss on her mother's cheek.
The two maids on the side chuckled.
Ming Yuzhu seemed a little embarrassed. "Alright, go wash your hands quickly and come help wrap them."
"You still haven't told me what the filling is."
"Three-delicacy shrimp filling."
This was her favorite flavor. Qin He cheered and ran to the downstairs washroom to wash her hands.
As she finished washing and was drying her hands, her phone vibrated in her pocket.
She took it out and glanced at it. It was Xu Wanwan's WeChat, buzzing frantically.
[Ahhhhhhhh!]
[Ahhh, Qin He, your brother is here!]
[Your brother called me just now, and I pretended to be a dying delicate maiden!]
[He's messed with me so many times. I have to scare him once! Hahaha!]
Qin He chuckled and typed: [How did you scare him?]
[I told him I'm going to Haicheng tomorrow to finalize the engagement with the Yan family!]