Qin Yexuan could not leave.
If he left, who would get up at four in the morning every day to cook?
And cook five different dishes according to the different tastes of the five sisters?
Who would help them pack their things for the next day at night?
Who would wake them up one by one in the early morning?
Who would nurse them by their bedside when they were sick?
Three years ago, when Qin Yexuan brought his eldest sister's ashes to the Su family, the five sisters were wary and resistant. But now, they couldn't live without this man.
Qin Yexuan had already gotten up to help them pack. Perhaps these were the last few days he would be caring for the five sisters, so he was more attentive than usual.
This man was tall and slender, with sharp sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding the charm of a mature man. Especially those eyes, deep and clear, that drew one in the moment their gazes met.
With Qin Yexuan's temperament and ability, finding a job would be very simple.
In fact, there had been several suitable positions for their brother-in-law over the years, but the Su sisters had intentionally or unintentionally turned them down.
They were too dependent on their brother-in-law's care and could not do without him for a moment. If Qin Yexuan truly left, this household would descend into chaos.
"It's the anniversary of Eldest Sister's death in seven days!" Second Sister Su Bingyan declared, "No matter what method you use, for these seven days, all sisters must find a way and come up with a plan to keep him here!"
"Who is spreading rumors outside? Believe it or not, I'll kill them!" Fourth Sister Su Xueqing pouted, "Fifth Sister, you're in the police department, find a way to investigate."
Fifth Sister Su Ningshuang shook her head, "Don't pay attention to them. We all know brother-in-law's character. He was so devoted to Eldest Sister, how could he have any intentions towards us."
The youngest, Su Yuluo, had finished eating and slung her schoolbag over her shoulder, "If you ask me, why don't the sisters just pick one and marry brother-in-law? Then it's all settled!"
"You little brat, don't talk nonsense. Brother-in-law won't accept it." The sisters' faces all turned red. "Eldest Sister is irreplaceable in his heart!"
Although the sisters were not related by blood, their long-standing bond and affection had long surpassed blood ties.
The sisters all left, leaving only Su Bingyan pacing in the room.
The phone vibrated, and the voice of Boss Hu from the Jin Ding Chamber of Commerce came through, "Bingyan, be at the airport at 8:30 to represent our chamber of commerce in welcoming a distinguished guest. Remember, dress beautifully, as sexy as possible!"
Su Bingyan suppressed her anger. "Mr. Hu, I'm sorry, I might not have the time."
"You have to go even if you don't have time, or you can just quit the Jin Ding Chamber of Commerce! You're just a pretty vase kept by the chamber of commerce. Now is the time to contribute to the chamber of commerce! Damn it, do you really think you're someone important?" Boss Hu coldly hung up the phone.
Su Bingyan angrily opened her phone and browsed the news. When she saw the headline, she couldn't help but gasp.
"Bingyan, what's wrong?" Qin Yexuan asked as he walked over.
"The chamber of commerce wants me to go to the airport to welcome a big shot and wants me to dress sexily. What do they take me for!" Su Bingyan bit her lip.
"What big shot? Just say you don't have time."
"Brother-in-law, I'm afraid I can't refuse this time. That person is from the Northern Territory, rumored to be the Young General Tianxuan, the God of War of Great Xia! With such a status, how dare I, a small woman, not go?"
Su Bingyan showed Qin Yexuan the headline news.
"God of War Xiao Tianxuan arrives, Jiangcheng is sealed off to welcome him, and prominent figures from all walks of life gather..."
Qin Yexuan's eyes flickered, and he said nothing.
"Brother-in-law, if you feel that taking care of us at home is too much of a hardship, I can help you find a job! Although you don't have a diploma or work experience, you can start from a sales position." Su Bingyan changed the subject.
Qin Yexuan smiled faintly. "Don't overthink it. Go about your business. Don't worry about the airport reception; perhaps it will be resolved soon."
Su Bingyan left helplessly.
Qin Yexuan watched her leave, then took out his old phone and found Xiao Tianxuan's number in the latest messages.
He dialed, his voice calm. "Xiao Tian, it's Qin Yexuan!"
I am Qin Yexuan.
These simple five words drove the God of War Xiao, who was on the other end, into a frenzy.
The God of War Xiao's voice was extremely excited. "Master! You, you finally appeared! Your senior brothers have been going crazy for the past three years. Everyone has scattered and is desperately searching for you!"
"Yes, I'm in Jiangcheng. Now, I need you to do something for me!"
"...Master, please tell me! I will go through fire and water, your disciple will not refuse!"
"Arrangements are being made in Jiangcheng to welcome you. Su Bingyan from the Jin Ding Chamber of Commerce is my sister. She doesn't have time to go. Do you have any objections?"
The God of War Xiao Tianxuan seemed stunned. After a long while, he trembled and said, "Master, I was wrong. I didn't know about this. I, I'll handle it right now!"
Shouts and slaps could be heard over the phone.
Soon, Xiao Tianxuan replied with a tremor, "All welcoming arrangements have been canceled. Master, I will come to see you immediately and kowtow to Su Bingyan to apologize!"
"No need. Go to the Military Governor's office first. I'll bring a bottle of old wine, and we'll have a drink to reminisce." Qin Yexuan casually hung up the phone.
He turned, took out a bottle of old wine, and slowly went up to the third floor.
The door on the far left was a room he entered only once a year – his beloved wife Su Qing's room.
Seeing objects that brought back memories, he couldn't help but feel sad.
He pushed open the door and looked at his beloved wife's memorial photo on the wall. Qin Yexuan took a sip of the old wine, his eyes misty. "Qingqing, for three years I vowed not to kill, not to meddle in worldly affairs, and to guard your tomb! I also promised you not to reveal my identity and not to let Bingyan and the sisters get entangled in our world..."
"But, the world is like this. Bingyan and the others might encounter difficulties, there will be many challenges, so I've decided to help them."
"By the way, I've been living in the Su family for three years, and there have been many rumors outside. It's not good for the sisters to get married and start their own families, so I'm planning to move out."
The woman in the photo remained as she looked when they first met, only her background slowly turned black and white.
Qingqing's smile was still there. Qin Yexuan's heart ached, and he drank the bitter wine.
The phone vibrated, and Su Bingyan's dejected voice came through. "Brother-in-law, the reception has been canceled, but I still have to attend the banquet at the Military Governor's office. I'm afraid I'll drink too much, so please come and pick me up later."
Qin Yexuan frowned, went out, and got on the No. 9 bus. Soon, the imposing gate of the Jiangcheng Military Governor's office appeared before him.
As he got off the bus, the sentry at the gate immediately stopped him. "This is a sensitive military area. Entry is forbidden!"
"I'm here to see Xiao Tianxuan. He knows." Qin Yexuan said faintly.
The sentry's eyes widened. General Xiao had just landed and hadn't been at the Military Governor's office for half an hour. How could he have arranged a meeting?
However, he still reported it.
Immediately, the gate of the Military Governor's office opened.
The sentry's breathing quickened, and his gaze towards Qin Yexuan was filled with awe.
What was this person's background? General Xiao was not even holding his meeting and was personally coming out to greet him?
From afar, under the shade of a tree, a man in military uniform was striding forward, followed by a retinue of adjutants.
This man was Xiao Tianxuan, the youngest Major General of the Northern Territory. At this moment, he turned and reprimanded, "Don't follow me. Prepare the lounge. I have a distinguished guest to entertain!"
After speaking, his eyes, like tiger eyes, welled up with tears as he approached Qin Yexuan.
"Don't salute! I don't want to alarm too many people." Qin Yexuan, holding the wine bottle, spoke softly.
Xiao Tianxuan immediately gave orders. Outside the Military Governor's lounge, there were sentries every three steps and guards every five steps, all of whom were personal guards, and no one was allowed to enter.
Respectfully leading the way, General Xiao brought Qin Yexuan to the lounge.
He asked Qin Yexuan to sit on the sofa, and General Xiao personally made tea.
Qin Yexuan took a sip and asked faintly, "How is your situation over there?"
General Xiao excitedly reported, "The big figures in the military have been asking about you for three years. The cabinet in the imperial capital is also very anxious. Your senior brothers have all found their places; some are guarding the borders, some are governing in various prefectures, some are in business, and a few have started mercenary companies."
Qin Yexuan nodded. "And you? Being assigned to Jiangcheng must feel like a compromise?"
General Xiao scratched his head and smiled. "I requested it voluntarily. Actually, it was entrusted by my senior brothers and sisters. I heard that you were active in the Jiangnan region, and this is the most important city in Jiangnan, so I..."
As he was speaking, there was a commotion outside, and someone yelled arrogantly, "I am the Deputy Military Governor, Major General Xiao Tianxuan's partner! How dare you stop me?!"