Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Used Car

After taking care of things, Qin Tuo hailed a taxi back.

When he arrived at the gate to his residential complex, he saw Han Zilin still standing there, looking lost. She was clearly worried about his safety.

"Zilin!"

Qin Tuo walked over.

Han Zilin’s face lit up the moment she saw the purse in Qin Tuo’s hand.

"Wow, Brother Tu, you’re incredible! How on earth did you get the purse back?"

Qin Tuo smiled.

"It was nothing. I just had a heart-to-heart with them, reasoned things out, and the thugs gave the purse back."

"Yeah, right. Brother Tu, you’re teasing me again."

Han Zilin didn’t believe him for a second, pouting.

Qin Tuo said with a smile:

"Zilin, the important thing is that we got the purse back. Don’t worry about the details."

Qin Tuo wasn’t ready to reveal his true capabilities to Han Zilin, so he could only tell a white lie.

Han Zilin walked Qin Tuo home. When the door opened, however, they were both taken aback.

Qin Hongguo, his wife, and Han Guixiang were inside, chatting and laughing merrily.

"Oh, you two are back?"

Han Guixiang’s eyes lit up, a wide smile spreading across her face.

The three elders were overjoyed, especially seeing the two return together. Standing side-by-side, they looked like a perfect match.

Luo Xianglan laughed heartily and said:

"Sister Han, look at them! Aren’t they a perfect match? It’s like they were destined to be together!"

Han Guixiang quickly nodded in agreement, playing along.

"Yes, I agree! They’re a match made in heaven!"

At that moment, they wished they could just start calling each other family.

Being a young woman, Han Zilin was mortified and lowered her head in embarrassment.

Qin Tuo didn’t bother explaining. Instead, he graciously pulled Han Zilin over to have a seat.

Just then, Qin Hongguo said:

"Son, your Aunt Han and we chipped in together to buy a used car. It should make it much more convenient for you two to get to work."

Qin Tuo instinctively wanted to refuse.

’I probably won’t be working there for long,’ he thought. ’I won’t have much chance to drive it.’

But when he saw the eager looks in his parents’ eyes, he could only let out a soft sigh.

"Okay. Dad, Mom, Aunt Han... thank you."

"Oh, you silly boy, what’s there to thank us for? This is what we elders are supposed to do!"

Han Guixiang chuckled from the side. Looking at Qin Tuo, she was completely and utterly pleased with him.

But Qin Hongguo shook his head, his tone tinged with sadness.

"Sigh... It’s my fault. Your mother and I are useless. We had to spend all our savings just to buy this used car, and even that wasn’t enough. Your Aunt Han had to chip in as well!"

"Ah! Dad, Mom, Aunt Han, why would you do that?"

Qin Tuo gave a wry smile.

’If I had known they were spending their entire life savings on this car, I would have stopped them no matter what.’

Qin Hongguo said earnestly:

"Son, it’s nothing. But from now on, you have to work hard. That’s the only way to live up to the hopes we have for you."

Han Guixiang nodded as well, her voice filled with emotion.

"That’s right. Qin Tuo, you’re a good boy. If you work hard and build a good life for yourself, I’ll be able to rest easy knowing Zilin is with you!"

Such is the heart of a parent. Qin Tuo was deeply moved.

He nodded earnestly, his voice firm.

"Mom, Dad, don’t worry. I will work hard. I’ll never give anyone a reason to look down on me again."

Hearing the resolve in Qin Tuo’s voice, Qin Hongguo and his wife were more relieved than ever.

"Well, it’s getting late. I’ll take Zilin home now. We’ll come by again soon."

As it was quite late, Han Guixiang said her goodbyes and led Han Zilin away.

"Sister Han! Zilin! Come visit more often when you have time!"

Qin Hongguo and his wife were just as enthusiastic, seeing them all the way to the door.

"Son, the car is parked downstairs by the perimeter wall. Let me take you down to see it!"

Qin Hongguo eagerly pulled Qin Tuo downstairs to see the car.

Qin Tuo understood his father’s excitement. Even though it was just a domestic used car, it represented his father’s life savings.

In his father’s eyes, it was a priceless treasure.

In a dimly lit corner by the wall, Qin Tuo saw the plain, unassuming domestic used car.

"Son, you don’t find it too old and shabby, do you?" Qin Hongguo asked, a hint of worry in his voice.

After all, he knew young people these days were all about luxury cars and sports cars.

Qin Tuo shook his head and smiled:

"Dad, what are you talking about? I love the car. I’m very happy with it."

Qin Tuo was telling the truth. The car might have been a little run-down, but in his eyes, it was the most precious vehicle in the world.

"I’ll drive this car to work tomorrow!"

Qin Tuo smiled.

A wave of relief washed over Qin Hongguo, and he broke into a hearty laugh.

"Good, good, good..."

Tears streamed down his face as he laughed. In that moment, he felt that his sacrifice had been completely worth it.

...

Early the next morning, Qin Tuo drove the used car to the entrance of the complex to wait for Han Zilin.

"Oh! Brother Tu, have you been waiting long?"

Han Zilin was surprised. She hadn’t expected Qin Tuo to be waiting for her.

Qin Tuo said with a smile:

"Zilin, what are you standing there for? Get in!"

Only then did Han Zilin take a good look at the used car.

A happy smile bloomed on her face. She looked utterly blissful as she opened the door and slid into the passenger seat.

’To her, what mattered most wasn’t the car, but who she was riding with.’

Qin Tuo was in high spirits as he drove. They soon arrived at the company’s entrance.

As he parked, many employees walking by couldn’t help but point and whisper.

They stared at the shabby, used car as if it were a circus animal, letting out mocking laughs.

Qin Tuo paid them no mind and led Han Zilin toward the building’s entrance.

"Huh? Sister Ke Xin?"

Han Zilin quickly walked up to greet her.

When Zhou Kexin saw Qin Tuo appear completely unharmed, her face filled with astonishment.

’Oh? So he actually made it through last night without getting into trouble?’

Han Zilin grinned and held out Zhou Kexin’s designer purse.

"Sister Ke Xin, Brother Tu went through a lot of trouble to get this back for you last night!"

Zhou Kexin was astounded. She took the purse, her mind racing with questions.

Han Zilin laughed.

"Sister Ke Xin, are you too happy for words?"

But to her surprise, Zhou Kexin just stared suspiciously at Qin Tuo.

"Qin Tuo, how did you do this? I thought I’d never see this purse again!"

Qin Tuo replied nonchalantly:

"If I want something back, I get it back."

Of course, Zhou Kexin didn’t believe it was that simple, but she didn’t press the issue.

They had just gotten upstairs when Wang Lei appeared in front of them.

The moment he saw Qin Tuo, hatred flared in Wang Lei’s heart. He let out a cold sneer.

"Qin Tuo, your team has to collect every single outstanding account today. If you miss even one, you can pack your things and get out of this company. Your whole team is getting kicked out with you!"