Chapter 2263: Chapter 67: Ziyi Is Your Own Son-in-Law, Not an Outsider
"Okay, Uncle Qin, we’ll take care of it."
Momo glanced at Ye Zhan, and seeing no objection, she agreed with a smile.
After washing their hands, Ye Zhan said to Momo, "You handle the cold dishes, and I’ll take care of the hot dishes."
As Qin Mu was stir-frying, he heard Ye Zhan’s words and slightly curved his mouth. This kid, Ye Zhan, was still very attentive.
Turning back, he watched them walk out of the kitchen one after another, then recalled the conversation he had with Ye Zhan in the afternoon.
A certain thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
By the time Qin Mu finished the last dish, Momo and Ye Zhan had already coordinated to place the bowls, chopsticks, dishes, and soup on the table.
Qingqing went to invite Grandpa An and Granny An over.
The atmosphere during this meal was very pleasant.
The good mood of the elders was because of Qingqing’s return.
Although Qingqing did not go into details, she told Grandpa An and Granny An about her relationship with Mo Ziye and her disinterest in Ye Zhan.
At the dining table, no one tried to match her with Ye Zhan anymore.
After dinner, Qingqing and Momo stayed to chat with the elders.
Ye Zhan returned to the Ye Family.
Qin Mu stood on the balcony, talking on the phone with Mo Xiuchen.
Mo Xiuchen called mainly out of concern for Granny An’s health. Qin Mu explained that it wasn’t too serious, just a relapse of an old illness.
"That’s good. I just gave Ziye a scolding. Qingqing came home and he didn’t accompany her. The older he gets, the more I can’t figure him out."
"I heard from Qingqing that she didn’t want Ziye to accompany her back, so there’s no point in scolding him."
"You do understand."
Mo Xiuchen said self-deprecatingly.
That boy Ziye has liked opposing him since he was a child.
As long as it wasn’t a major mistake, he generally wouldn’t interfere with him.
Qin Mu laughed heartily, then added, "Xiuchen, you don’t need to be upset. If Ziye doesn’t need your guidance, there’s always Momo."
"Momo doesn’t need my guidance either; she’s all grown up."
"Momo hasn’t got a boyfriend or gotten married. Aren’t you worried?"
"Tongtong is older than Momo, and even Ah Kai isn’t in a hurry to marry her off. What am I worried about? Your words are kind of odd. Could it be that Momo is secretly dating Ranran, or are you planning to introduce a boyfriend to her?"
"I was thinking to see if you and Ranran would be willing."
"It wouldn’t be Ye Zhan, would it?"
On the other end of the phone, Mo Xiuchen’s seemingly inquisitive tone was full of certainty.
Qin Mu glanced towards the living room, rested a hand on the balcony railing, and smiled, "Xiuchen, it seems you also appreciate Ah Zhan. He is truly outstanding. You know, originally my parents intended to introduce him to Qingqing."
"I do appreciate Ye Zhan, but matters of the heart can’t be forced. Momo is not a child anymore. Even if we forced her to date someone, she might not listen. But what about you? Aren’t you planning to come back this year?"
Mo Xiuchen’s meaning was clear to Qin Mu, who knowingly replied, "Got it. It’s not like I have nothing to do, so how could I force them? Tomorrow night, the Ye Family is throwing a disguised matchmaking party for Ye Zhan, and the Shi family is confident about the marriage alliance with the Ye Family..."
"Ah Mu, did Ziye tell you?"
Mo Xiuchen’s voice carried a hint of surprise.
Qin Mu understood what he meant.
He said lightly, "It wasn’t Ziye who told me; it was Ah Zhan. He said Ziye asked him to help collect evidence of the Shi family’s crimes. Xiuchen, you knew about this already? Why didn’t you tell me?"
"You have to take care of four elders, and your own health isn’t too good. Ziye didn’t want to tell you, so I didn’t let you know. Ah Mu, let Ziye avenge An Lin. Only when he avenges An Lin can Qingqing truly let go of her internal conflict."
A faint sadness touched Qin Mu’s eyes.
He knew that Qingqing’s current happiness was not truly heartfelt.
She was afraid they would worry; An Lin’s revenge needed to be realized before Qingqing could truly move on.
But to let Ziye avenge his own wife...
Even though they were miles apart, as friends for most of their lives, Mo Xiuchen understood Qin Mu’s thoughts, "I know what you’re thinking, Ziye is your son-in-law, not an outsider."
"Xiuchen."
"Just take care of the four elders and yourself, and let Ziye handle the rest. We’ve both entrusted Haochen to him; what can’t we trust him with?"
"But if the mastermind is the Shi family, Ziye will be in danger if he gets involved." Qin Mu hesitated to let Ziye get caught up in those risks.
Mo Xiuchen laughed indifferently, "Whether it’s you or Ziye investigating, there will be danger. On the contrary, I prefer letting Ziye handle it. Ah Mu, after Xiaocha’s birthday, Ranran and I will head to Imperial City."
"What are you going to do there?"
"To visit Uncle and Aunt, Ah Feng, Ah Jin, and Ah Kai are going with us." They had learned about Granny Qin’s illness, so they were going to the Imperial City to visit.
"My mom’s health isn’t a major issue; there’s no need for a trip."
Qin Mu felt warmth in his heart and declined gently.
"How about you bring them to stay in G City for a while? It’s about to be winter, and G City is warmer than the Imperial City. If you all come back, there’s no need to worry about Qingqing."
"I’m not worried about Qingqing in the first place. With you all there, what is there to worry about?"
They’ve known each other long enough.
Though not related by blood, they were like brothers, having been through life and death together.
With Qingqing in G City, Qin Mu wasn’t worried at all.
Mo Xiuchen’s voice came through with laughter, "I’m not afraid you’ll worry, but that Qingqing’s grandparents might miss her and keep calling her back. Even though she and Ziye have made up, there are still many things..."
"I’ll ask my parents what they think. If they’re willing, I’ll bring them to G City for the Spring Festival."
Qin Mu understood Mo Xiuchen’s concern.
"Alright, give me a call then."
After hanging up, Mo Xiuchen’s gaze swept over the few men staring at him, and he raised an eyebrow, "What kind of expressions are those?"
Luo Haofeng spoke discontentedly, "What were you and Ah Mu talking about? You didn’t put it on speaker just now so we could hear. What did Ah Mu say?"
"Ah Feng’s right, Xiuchen, why didn’t you put it on speaker?"
Gu Kai stuffed a bite of food into his mouth, also grumbling as he stared at him.
He had even suggested that Mo Xiuchen put it on speaker, but he’d acted as if he hadn’t heard.
"Ah Jin, are you going to say the same thing too?"
Mo Xiuchen asked before Wen Jin could speak.
Wen Jin’s mouth twitched, "I’m not asking; I’m waiting for you to explain yourself."
Mo Xiuchen chuckled lightly and said nonchalantly, "Why should I let you all hear my call with Ah Mu?"
"So, is Ah Mu coming back?"
Luo Haofeng couldn’t be bothered dealing with the annoying guy that was Mo Xiuchen.
After all these decades, they didn’t expect him to change this habit.
To be precise, they couldn’t change his habit either...
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