This day, Qin Chuan spent with Li Ya and Ding Ling, discussing everything related to the finance company.
For instance, what businesses to focus on?
And where to start first?
Qin Chuan didn't understand professional knowledge, nor did he need to. With the two top students, Li Ya and Ding Ling, there was no need to worry about this aspect.
The saying goes, leave professional matters to professionals. Qin Chuan had always adhered to this philosophy; otherwise, how could he, not being a god, possibly master so much professional knowledge?
Perhaps due to having a common topic, Qin Chuan felt Li Ya's attitude towards him had improved significantly. At least, she wasn't as cold as before, as if treating a stranger.
This was a good omen. Qin Chuan decided he must run this finance company well, as it might be a turning point in resolving the conflict between him and Li Ya.
Additionally, tomorrow he planned to meet up with the two young masters, Ye Huai'an and Zhong Dongyao.
He had helped these two young masters several times since they met. Now it was time for them to shine.
What is a friend?
Friends help each other. You can help others, and others can help you. They mutually realize each other's value.
If a person has no value, their circle will inevitably shrink, and they will achieve little in life.
In the blink of an eye, it was evening. Night fell, and it was time for dinner!
Qin Chuan was about to take Li Ya and Ding Ling out for a big meal when his phone rang. He took it out and saw it was his elder brother, Qin Yang.
"Hello, Big Brother!"
"Third brother, where are you now?" Qin Yang asked.
"I'm in the capital, what's up?" Qin Chuan replied.
"Mom and Dad and I have arrived in the capital, but I'm lost and can't find your lab. Can you come pick us up?" Qin Yang's voice came through the phone.
"What did you say?" Qin Chuan's voice suddenly rose, his face full of shock.
"I said Mom and Dad and I are in the capital!" Qin Yang repeated.
"No... you... how did you suddenly..." Qin Chuan stopped halfway through his sentence. He had already figured out the reason. It must have been due to his phone call last night.
What surprised him was that his parents would come all the way to the capital.
Yongnan County was a thousand miles away from the capital. It took twelve to thirteen hours to drive without stopping to eat or rest. If they stopped to rest even for a bit, it would take a day and a night. The hardship of the journey was imaginable.
Qin Chuan felt ashamed. This was all his fault.
"Tell me your exact location, and any prominent buildings nearby. I'll be there immediately!" Qin Chuan said quickly after recovering his senses.
After he hung up the phone, he noticed Li Ya and Ding Ling staring at him. Qin Chuan said, "Sister, my parents and elder brother are here. Do you want to come pick them up with me?"
"Uncle, Aunt, and Big Brother are here?" Li Ya was very surprised to hear Qin Chuan's words. Without any hesitation, she immediately said, "Where are they now? I'll go with you!"
Qin Chuan nodded and looked at Ding Ling.
"Um... you guys go ahead. I won't go. I'll just grab something to eat casually tonight." Ding Ling said immediately.
It was a family reunion. Why should an outsider like her get involved? Although she actually wanted to go and meet Qin Chuan's parents and elder brother.
"Alright, I owe you a meal. I'll pay you back double next time!" Qin Chuan didn't stand on ceremony. He immediately took Li Ya into the car and rushed towards their destination.
It took them over forty minutes before they finally found their parents and elder brother standing at an intersection.
When Qin Chuan stopped the car and got out with Li Ya, Qin Shuren and Jiang Cuihua's eyes immediately fell on Li Ya, as if they hadn't seen their son.
"Girl, why did you suddenly disappear for so long?" Jiang Cuihua stepped forward and hugged Li Ya tightly. It was a gesture of genuine care that was deeply touching.
"Auntie!" Li Ya also reached out and hugged Jiang Cuihua tightly, her eyes reddening.
In her heart, she had long considered Jiang Cuihua as family, even a mother.
Her mother had passed away when she was very young, and she lacked maternal love. Jiang Cuihua perfectly filled that void.
Watching this scene, Qin Chuan felt a pang in his heart. He took out a cigarette and stood with his elder brother, smoking.
However, before the brothers had smoked even a few puffs, they suddenly heard their mother's loud scolding:
"What are you smoking? Qin Chuan, from now on, you must quit smoking!"
"Don't you know how harmful the smell of smoke is to a pregnant woman?"
Qin Chuan and Qin Yang, the brothers, were speechless.
Li Ya also widened her beautiful eyes. Jiang Cuihua's unintentional remark revealed important information.
"Auntie, how... how do you know I'm pregnant?" Li Ya asked in surprise.
Jiang Cuihua turned around, her expression immediately changing to one of warmth and kindness, her eyes full of doting. "Silly girl, of course, we know. There's no secret that can be kept forever!"
"Come, tell Auntie, has Qin Chuan, this scoundrel, bullied you or said anything excessive?" As Jiang Cuihua finished speaking, the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Although it was just a casual question, it held deep meaning.
Qin Shuren, the elders, and Qin Yang were most worried about whether their scoundrel son had said anything deeply hurtful to Li Ya during that day and night.
Qin Chuan, on the other hand, was nervous that Li Ya might take this opportunity to get revenge. With the two biggest deities of the family here, no matter how capable their grandson monkey was, he would have to accept punishment.
Li Ya felt the sudden tension in the air. She cast a glance at Qin Chuan, only to see him flashing a fawning smile.
She gritted her teeth slightly, her eyes darting. A look of sadness gradually appeared on her beautiful face, and she nodded heavily: "Yes!"
Qin Chuan's heart sank instantly, feeling utterly chilled.
Qin Shuren, Jiang Cuihua, and Qin Yang's expressions changed drastically.
"I'll beat you to death, you scoundrel!" Qin Shuren, rarely enraged, unbuckled his belt and was about to hit his son.
Frightened, Qin Chuan quickly circled around his elder brother Qin Yang.
"Dad! Dad! We're on the street now, pay attention to your image, be careful people see."
"See what? I'm beating my son. Since ancient times, it's only natural!" Qin Shuren chased his son, but his eyes subconsciously scanned the surroundings. He noticed it was very dark and there were few pedestrians on the road.
He had no choice. His son was no longer an ordinary person but a celebrity. He had to be mindful of appearances.
Jiang Cuihua cheered from the side, shouting, "Husband, run faster, and hit this scoundrel hard! There's no one around, and it's dark, so no one will see!"
Qin Chuan: "..." He suddenly felt like he wasn't their biological son but adopted.
However, fearing his father might trip if he ran too fast, he slowed down a bit, and then, his backside was hit. It hurt so much that he bared his teeth and sped up.
But as he ran, Qin Chuan noticed Li Ya standing nearby, her eyes curved like crescent moons and a faint smile on her lips. He hadn't seen such a smile in a very, very long time.
Qin Chuan immediately felt that being beaten this time was worth it.
In his distraction, his backside was hit again, scaring him into a mad dash.
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