He hadn't asked Si Yue before, only feeling that it was good for the man to be excellent.
As for what his parents did, it didn't seem to be very important.
However, today, since it was his first time visiting their home, he should at least understand out of politeness.
Upon hearing this, those who knew the truth couldn't help but be startled.
Qin Si Yue quickly interjected, "Dad, Hao Ming's parents are both ordinary workers."
"Oh." Qin Xiu Zhi replied and didn't press further. He might have been psychologically prepared for Han Hao Ming coming from an ordinary background.
However, thinking that his precious daughter would truly marry him in the future, he couldn't help but feel a touch of disappointment.
"It shows even greater greatness that ordinary workers could raise Xiao Han to be so outstanding," Xu Zhi Lan said with a smile, picking up the conversation.
"Xiao Han, are your parents both in good health? Last time at Ankang Hospital, I heard your mother was also hospitalized. I wanted to visit, but Si Yue didn't allow it, saying your relationship wasn't official yet, and it wouldn't be appropriate to visit."
Han Hao Ming replied, "My mother is fine. My father, my father passed away when I was a teenager."
The adults at the table who were unaware were all taken aback.
So, Han Hao Ming not only came from an ordinary background but also grew up in a single-parent family.
Xu Zhi Lan frowned, "It seems your mother must have gone through a lot of hardship raising you."
She then asked, "How did your father pass away?"
Han Hao Ming replied frankly, "He committed suicide by jumping off a building."
This statement shocked everyone present even more.
Even Qin Si Yue, Qin Si Ye, and Yin Xi looked at him in surprise.
Qin Si Yue quickly took his hand, signaling him to stop talking.
She was worried about how her father would react if he knew the truth.
Han Hao Ming smiled at her dismissively.
Xu Zhi Lan's brow furrowed slightly. After pondering for a moment, she continued, "Suicide? How could that happen? What was his job?"
Yin Xi's eyes flickered quickly. She picked up her cup, intending to propose a toast to Han Hao Ming to stop him from revealing the truth.
Suddenly, she changed her mind. Perhaps revealing it publicly wouldn't be a bad thing.
She might be able to see some clues.
"My father was a retired soldier. After transferring, he worked as a security guard. Coincidentally, his last job was as a doorman for Zhuo Sheng Group," Han Hao Ming replied calmly and unhurriedly.
At this moment, Yin Xi caught a glimpse of Bai Lin asking a maid a few questions and then walked towards the interior.
Her heart tightened, and she immediately stood up and followed.
Hearing this, Qin Xiu Zhi sat up in shock, as if he had thought of something. "Doorman? What was your father's name?"
"Han Shan," Han Hao Ming met his gaze and replied the two words forcefully.
"Han Shan?" Qin Xiu Zhi's body trembled in shock. Jiang Jie quickly reached out to support him.
"I never imagined you were his son." Qin Xiu Zhi looked at him with complex emotions for a long time, then finally looked at his daughter. "Si Yue, did you already know?"
"Not very long ago," Qin Si Yue replied timidly, worried that her father's reaction would be excessive and cause further accidents.
Qin Xiu Zhi suddenly remembered that Qin Si Ye had also inquired about Han Shan one day and looked at him. "Si Ye, you knew about that too?"
"Yes," Qin Si Ye did not deny it. "That incident created a huge rift between Si Yue and Hao Ming, and their relationship was at a standstill for a while."
The others listened, their minds in a fog. Xu Zhi Lan's brow furrowed. "What are you talking about? What exactly is that incident?"
"Mom, I'll explain to you later," Qin Xiu Zhi slowly stood up. "Xiao Han, Si Ye, you two come to the study with me."
Meanwhile, as soon as Yin Xi entered the corridor at the back, she saw Bai Lin sneakily slip into Qin Xiu Zhi's study.
She tiptoed after her and suddenly pushed open the door. "Assistant Bai, what are you doing here?"