Qin Erge had always been the most hot-tempered in the family, and the most impulsive in his actions.
Many times, he held no grudges or favors in his heart, repaying them on the spot!
So, whenever Qin Gang and Qin Yang encountered special matters, they would instinctively let their second brother take the lead.
This time was no exception. The two had already discussed at the electronics factory that Qin Erge would go first, and they brothers would support him from behind.
This was considered a model of brotherly love. As a result, Qin Gang had always been the one who got beaten the most since childhood.
Of course, Qin Gang wasn't stupid. After being beaten, he would know he had been tricked by his brothers again. If he couldn't beat Qin Yang, he would find Qin Chuan, the weakest, to settle the score.
In the end, Qin Chuan would also get beaten, beaten by his second brother!
"Qin Gang, what are you talking about?"
Qin Shuren had sobered up considerably by now. He realized that he had spoken too carelessly just now, inadvertently revealing something quite significant, and felt very regretful.
But seeing his son like this, his authority as a father immediately emerged.
"No matter what, they are your maternal grandparents, your grandmother, and your mother's biological sisters. They are our closest relatives."
"Close relatives, my foot! The three of us brothers don't know them at all!"
Qin Erge said angrily.
Seeing her son react so strongly to her parents, Jiang Cuihua's eyes immediately reddened, showing deep sadness.
"You brat, you haven't been whipped with a belt in a while, and your butt is itchy again!"
Qin Shuren noticed his wife's sorrowful mood and immediately became furious.
"Dad, Mom, how come you've never told us about such a big matter?"
Seeing Qin Erge about to experience the power of the belt, Qin Chuan spoke up at the opportune moment.
His words immediately froze Qin Shuren, who was starting to unbuckle his belt, his face filled with embarrassment.
He could show his fatherly authority to his second son, even using a belt to whip him, but facing Qin Chuan, his youngest son, was completely different.
Given Qin Chuan's current status and position, even Qin Shuren, as his father, had to weigh things carefully and no longer dared to be as presumptuous as he was when they were children.
"This... this... weren't we also struggling with this!"
Qin Shuren said with an embarrassed expression.
"Heh heh!"
A cold laugh suddenly rang out. Qin Yang spoke, "Those people are really clever. They know that none of us three brothers have any good feelings towards their family.
So they didn't dare to go to Xiao Gang, they didn't dare to go to me, and they certainly didn't dare to go to Xiao Chuan. Instead, they used you as a breakthrough.
"Dad, Mom, when did those people approach you?"
Qin Shuren showed a hesitant expression, looking at his wife beside him.
He really didn't know whether to tell all the facts to his three sons.
Under their expectant gazes, Jiang Cuihua wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye and forced herself to calm down, saying, "I'm tired, I'm going to bed first!"
With that, she stood up and was about to leave.
"Mom!"
Qin Chuan called out, and Jiang Cuihua's already moving foot paused.
"I know you can't let go of family ties, and we as your sons can understand.
"However, we three brothers truly have no good feelings towards those people! Our stance is united!
"Based on what they've done in the past, they'll never be forgiven in this lifetime!
"I hope you won't indulge them excessively!"
Jiang Cuihua remained silent and walked into the bedroom.
The atmosphere at the dining table in the living room was strange.
The family, who had been harmonious and full of laughter just a few minutes ago, no longer had that air. Instead, there was a heavy silence.
"Dad, did they ask you for money?"
Qin Erge asked.
"Nothing of the sort, absolutely not!"
Qin Shuren waved his hands frantically. "That... everyone has eaten well, Yan Yan is drunk, Li Ya has also drunk a lot. Everyone should go home.
"I'll clean up the dining table!"
The three brothers remained motionless, their faces all somber.
"Xiao Chuan, let's go home."
Li Ya quietly tugged Qin Chuan's sleeve.
Qin Chuan hesitated for a moment, then stood up. "Alright, we'll head home then!"
Seeing Qin Chuan stand up, Qin Yang and Qin Gang also stood up.
Qin Yang supported his drunken wife, while their son Tao Tao had already fallen asleep and was left with his parents.
They walked out of the yard together, looking at each other in silence.
"Alright, everyone get some rest. It's getting late!"
Qin Chuan said.
"Xiao Chuan, what if those people come looking for Dad and Mom again?"
Qin Erge couldn't help but ask.
Qin Yang also looked on, waiting for Qin Chuan's final decision.
"Pass down the order. Have the brothers at the supermarket help keep an eye out. If those people appear again, notify us immediately."
Qin Chuan thought for a moment and finally said.
He was also conflicted, all because those people involved his mother. That identity was truly troublesome.
If things went too far, his mother would likely be the most hurt. Didn't he see her start crying just from a few words tonight?
Now, Qin Chuan only hoped that his mother wouldn't be too indecisive. Otherwise, if this indulgence continued, given their behavior, those people would surely become more greedy and turn into a pack of ungrateful wolves.
On the way back, Qin Chuan first dropped his second brother off at his apartment complex, then drove Li Ya home.
"Every family has its own difficult issues."
On the road, Li Ya, sitting in the passenger seat, sighed softly.
"Xiao Chuan, I always thought your family was an enviable, harmonious one. I never expected there to be such messy affairs."
Qin Chuan chuckled, "Who doesn't have a few troublesome relatives!
"This kind of thing is not uncommon at all!"
Seeing that Qin Chuan's mood was also quite low, Li Ya wisely refrained from asking further.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, after waking up, it was snowing outside.
The world was a vast expanse of white, cloaked in silver, as if the entire city had donned a new outfit.
"Wow, it's snowing!"
Li Ya, wearing slippers, happily rushed out, jumping and skipping in the yard like a child.
Qin Chuan's mood, which had been tinged with three parts of gloom, also improved, and a smile appeared on his face.
Just then, his phone buzzed with a text message from Teacher Yang.
"Xiao Chuan, are you awake? It's snowing here. The snow in the provincial capital is so heavy, like goose feathers. What about your side?"
Qin Chuan quickly replied.
"It's snowing here too. As soon as I woke up, I saw a vast expanse of white outside, silver mountains and jade-like scenery, very beautiful."
Teacher Yang replied, "I haven't seen such heavy snow in a long time. If you were here, we could build a snowman together!"
Looking at the message, Qin Chuan felt a surge of tenderness. This was Teacher Yang expressing her longing for him.
Ever since they had confirmed their relationship by the Fen River, Teacher Yang had become much more enthusiastic. He wasn't sure if she had let down her guard or what, but she was very different from before.
She would proactively text him, ask how he was doing, and openly express her inner emotions...
Qin Chuan truly wished it were twenty years later, so that any app could allow for instant video calls and see the person one missed the most.
This broken phone, apart from making calls and sending messages, didn't even have a camera function!
"Xiao Chuan, come over and build a snowman with us quickly!"
At this moment, Li Ya's cheerful voice came from the yard.
"Coming!"
Qin Chuan quickly texted Teacher Yang: "I miss you!"
A typical scumbag, confirmed!