He believed Guo Xuyang’s words to some extent, but he did not believe the part about Ye Zi’s disappearance at all.
He couldn’t see any panic or sadness on Guo Xuyang’s face.
Guo Xuyang thought his act was seamless, but he was still no match for the old fox, Jiang Qixin.
“Shall we go downstairs to talk? Let’s not disturb others’ rest,” Jiang Qixin said, turning and walking downstairs.
He was pondering how to get Guo Xuyang to agree to rejoin the team.
Guo Xuyang’s soft spot was those women.
However, if he really did that, they probably wouldn’t be friends anymore.
He didn’t dare to test him with these women.
This kid used to be everywhere making money, but he wasn’t as enthusiastic now.
Who would be a suitable person?
Lu Liang.
He remembered that Lu Liang had been trapped in another world for a long time for saving Xiao Yun and Xiao Yu.
Although Guo Xuyang had saved him in the end, Guo Xuyang always felt apologetic towards Lu Liang.
Jiang Qixin made up his mind, feeling much better.
Sometimes, favors were more useful than anything.
In life, you shouldn’t owe anyone favors.
Some favors needed to be repaid for a lifetime.
Guo Xuyang and Joanna also followed him to the living room.
“I heard from your father that you’re planning to get married next month?” Jiang Qixin asked.
“Yes. Xiao Xi is in a hurry. We discussed this last night. I don’t know if her parents have been informed yet.”
“I say, kid, where did you get such good fortune that so many nice girls are flocking to you?”
Jiang Qixin glanced at Joanna and said with a smile.
“I don’t know about that. Perhaps it’s because I’m wealthy?”
“Are you saying these girls are all gold diggers?”
“Mr. Jiang, don’t lead me astray. If I can’t get married, I’ll find you.”
“It’s no use finding me. I only have one daughter, and she got married long ago. My grandson is already big.”
“Mr. Jiang, if you keep this up, don’t blame me for kicking you out. I really can’t go anymore.”
“What’s the reason? Tell me. You owe me an explanation to my superiors.
I introduced you, and now you say you won’t go. What will they think of me? Am I playing games?”
“There’s no reason. Don’t have any burden. There’s truly no reason.
You can go back and explain to them that Ye Zi is missing.
If I can’t even protect my own family, what good would it do for me to participate in interstellar scavenging?”
“I understand. You genuinely don’t want to participate in this operation anymore?”
“Mhm. Mr. Jiang, I am truly grateful that you introduced me to them.
I have always respected and been grateful to you.
Without you, I wouldn’t have all of this.”
“Alright. We won’t mention it again. Are you not even going to offer me a drink of water early in the morning?”
“Look, I was just talking to you. I’ll go pour some water.” Guo Xuyang said, starting to stand up.
“What are you guys talking about? Why didn’t you pour Mr. Jiang some water?”
Guo Yiyu came in with a large bag of Roujiamo, a bag of Hangzhou xiaolongbao, and over ten fried dough sticks.
“Dad, why did you buy so much?”
“This is too much? It’s good if we have enough to eat. You’ll know when they come down.
Mr. Jiang, you guys chat, I’ll go cook.”
Guo Yiyu placed the items on the dining table and went to the kitchen.
“You have a good father,” Jiang Qixin said, taking the teacup handed by Guo Xuyang.
“He’s a new-age househusband.”
“Can’t help it. My mother and the others don’t know how to cook, and what they make is inedible.”
“You little brat, what bad things are you saying about me behind my back early in the morning?”
Wu Shangqing, holding little Guo Yishun in one arm and supporting herself on the stairs, was coming down.
“Oh my, how dare I say bad things about you? Hurry, hurry, give the baby to me. You must have been busy all night.”
“Can’t help it. The baby is restless when sleeping with Yilena, and not obedient. She only falls asleep when I hold her.”
“You’ve spoiled her. Ever since she was born, you’ve held her. Yilena just sleeps. So the baby isn’t close to her,” Guo Xuyang said, holding little Guo Yishun.
“Even if she’s not close to her, she’s still the child’s mother. She’ll be close to her mother when she grows up.
As for you, hold the child more when you’re back. If she’s not close to you, she won’t be close to you when she grows up.”
“Aren’t you talking about me?”
“Are you close to your dad?”
“Yes.”
“Stop sweet-talking. You didn’t even greet your dad when you came back yesterday.”
“Wasn’t it too late?”
“When I went back to the room to tell your dad you were getting married, he didn’t even know you were back.”
“I felt it was too late, so I didn’t bother him.”
“It’s all your excuse, a pure ungrateful wretch,” Wu Shangqing said, sitting on the sofa opposite Jiang Qixin.
“I hope the child doesn’t take after you when they grow up. Uncle, why did you come so early? Did Yangzi make a mistake?”
“No, Auntie. I just had something to do, and since I was in the provincial capital, I came to visit.”
“If this little brat makes any mistakes, please be understanding and criticize him as you should.”
“I really just came to visit, nothing’s wrong. I heard from Old Guo this morning that Yangzi plans to get married next month?”
“He told me last night. He said he and Xiao Xi had discussed it.
They originally wanted to get married this month, but Xiao Xi’s parents didn’t agree, so it was postponed to next month.”
“Good things come to those who wait. Next month is also good. The weather will be warm and flowery, clothes will be easier to choose, and people won’t suffer.”
“Yes, that makes sense.”
“Come, come, the soy milk is here. Be careful, it’s hot,” Guo Yiyu said, bringing out a large pot of soy milk from the kitchen.
“Mr. Jiang, please wash your hands. Let’s eat together,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Alright, I haven’t eaten since coming over this morning.”
While Jiang Qixin went to wash his hands, Wu Shangqing cornered Guo Xuyang for an interrogation.
“Kid, tell me the truth, did you make a mistake? Otherwise, why would Mr. Jiang come all the way here so early in the morning?”
“No, Mom. Mr. Jiang really came over on an urgent matter.”
“It’s nothing, Mr. Jiang said he couldn’t get through to Yangzi all day yesterday, so he came to check,” Guo Yiyu said from the side.
“What kind of matter requires calling Yangzi all day? You don’t use your brain at all,” Wu Shangqing directly retorted to Guo Yiyu.
“There’s really nothing, you guys don’t need to worry about it. Mr. Jiang will leave after breakfast,” Guo Xuyang said.
“Leave? Go where? I was planning to invite him for a drink tonight. We’ll discuss your and Xiao Xi’s wedding.”
“He’s so busy, please let him go. Don’t waste his time for my small matter.”
“Alright, we’ll do as you say,” Guo Yiyu said, scooping bowls of soy milk and placing them on the table.
“Call them to get up and eat.”