Urban Soldier Young Master

Before long, the food was on the table, four dishes and a soup, yet again not repeating any from before. They were still very large and homely dishes. He believed that compared to showing off skills and making flashy but impractical dishes, these home-style meals would more likely earn the approval and affection of Qin Father and Qin Mother.

As the Qin Family sat around the table, Qin Yan picked up the bottle, just about to pour a drink, when Chu Ge smiled and reached out, holding the bottle down. Under the somewhat puzzled looks of the Qin Family, he said, "Uncle, let's save this drink for later today."

Seeing Chu Ge's smiling face, Qin Yan froze for a moment, "What's up?"

Chu Ge smiled and said, "Just now, I made a quick prediction and figured that someone will visit in a moment. When cooking, I also saw a magpie fly by, so I believe some good news is coming."

Seeing Chu Ge looking like an old mystic, the few at the table showed strange expressions. Qin Ruojing somewhat blamed him, thinking that even if Chu Ge wanted to lighten the mood, this joke was really too lame.

Good news? Right now, Dad is already troubled enough, where's any good news coming from?

Qin Yan chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "Little Chu, our humble abode isn't likely to have any guests. If you don't want to drink today, I won't force you. You don't need to block my drink."

After saying that, Qin Yan picked up the bottle and poured himself a full glass.

However, just as he was about to drink, the doorbell rang with a "ding dong" sound.

This time, not only was Qin Yan stunned, but the three ladies instinctively looked at Chu Ge, their gazes more peculiar than before.

Qin Ruoying marvelled, "Brother-in-law, did someone bless your lips? You really guessed it right?"

Qin Ruojing thought it was just a coincidence, saying, "Maybe it's the water bill collector?"

Qin Mother said nothing, gave Chu Ge a surprised glance, and got up to open the door.

When the door opened, revealing the two people behind it, everyone at the table except for Chu Ge was stunned again.

At the door stood a man and a woman, both around sixty years old. The woman was Yao Hongmei, and the man was slightly balding, wearing a very formal shirt and trousers, with a slightly pudgy figure. This man was precisely Yao Hongmei's husband, the current deputy director of the city's Public Security Bureau, Pan Dongren.

Qin Mother frowned slightly, suppressing the dislike in her heart and greeted, "Director Pan?"

Surprisingly, Pan Dongren, instead of putting on a leader's airs, spoke somewhat awkwardly, "You were just about to eat, it seems. I'm really sorry to disturb you."

When Pan Dongren said this, everyone in the room except Chu Ge found it hard to believe their ears.

Too unusual, way too unusual. Wasn't this the same Pan Dongren who always saw Qin Yan as unpleasant and constantly made things difficult for him?

Under those strange gazes, Yao Hongmei's old face flushed with embarrassment, and she too spoke somewhat awkwardly.

"Well, today we came here specially to thank you. If it wasn't for Ruojing, Ruoying, and this young man, my granddaughter might have..."

As she spoke, Yao Hongmei even bowed to the Qin Family and then placed the fruit and a few packs of soft Blue Furongwang cigarettes on the floor at the door.

This time, the Qin Family felt even more bewildered inside.

If Pan Dongren's reaction was barely acceptable to them, then Yao Hongmei's reaction was bizarrely beyond their imagination!

Given her character, it would be enough if she didn't hold a grudge and throw dirt on them after being publicly humiliated in the morning. No matter how one thought, she wasn't the type to come over to thank them voluntarily, was she?

This morning, Qin Mother was worried that Yao Hongmei might repay kindness with enmity and cause trouble again, but now it seemed her worry was unnecessary?

Qin Yan finally snapped back to reality, stood up from the table, and said without humility or arrogance, "Director Pan, I appreciate the gesture, but you should take your things back. If there's nothing else, our family needs to have dinner."

If it had been someone else, they probably wouldn't have spoken like Qin Yan did. But after being suppressed by Pan Dongren for so many years, the resentment in his heart wasn't easily quelled. Since he saw no hope for promotion and was close to retirement, he didn't give Pan Dongren a friendly face and straightforwardly issued a guest expulsion order.

Pan Dongren nodded awkwardly and said, "Then, we won't disturb you any longer."

Qin Yan said indifferently, "Take your things, we're not seeing you out!"

Although Qin Yan said this, Pan Dongren didn't take away the fruit and cigarettes on the ground. Instead, with a somewhat complex expression, he said, "Old Qin, I've indeed treated you unfairly over the years, but don't worry, from today, I won't anymore. After sharpening it for so many years, a treasured sword should be drawn."

After saying this, Pan Dongren gave Qin Yan another complex look, pulled Yao Hongmei along, and turned to leave.

If it had been Qin Yan's usual character, he would've gotten up to throw the fruit and cigarettes out the door, but at this moment, he sat there dazed, his mind filled with the words Pan Dongren just said.

"Old Qin, Old Qin? What did that Pan fellow mean by those words just now? Is he implying that you're about to get a promotion?" Qin Mother closed the door and asked hesitantly.

"It should... be what he meant."

Meeting his wife's gaze, Qin Yan nodded blankly. Then, as if suddenly awakened, his pupils shrank sharply, and he turned to look at Chu Ge.

At this moment, Qin Ruojing, Qin Ruoying, and Qin's mother also reacted and, like Qin Yan, turned their heads to look at Chu Ge in unison.

Their gaze was as if they were examining a strange creature, filled with indescribable astonishment.

Just seconds before the doorbell rang, Chu Ge had confidently predicted that someone would visit and mentioned that good news was on its way. Everything he said came true right after!

Isn't this too incredible?

Under the attentive eyes of the entire Qin Family, Chu Ge touched his nose, then picked up a glass of wine that had somehow been filled, and said with a grin, "Uncle, congratulations! Now we can drink freely."

"Oh my gosh! Brother-in-law, you're simply too amazing! You... you couldn't have time-traveled, could you?"

This time, in front of Qin Yan's old couple, Chu Ge didn't show that "smug" expression but just casually smiled and said, "Xiaoying, have you been reading too many fantasy novels? That you can even think of something as unreliable as time travel? It's a good thing you didn't think of me as an alien."

Chu Ge made a casual joke, but Qin Ruoying showed a thoughtful expression, seriously nodding, "Hmm, it's not entirely out of the question."

Chu Ge sweatdropped at that and didn't engage with Qin Ruoying further, for fear she might bring up Ultraman next.

Qin Yan was equally puzzled, but he was too embarrassed to ask, hesitating for a moment and finally giving his wife a glance.

Understandingly, Qin's mother hurriedly asked, "Xiao Chu, seriously, how did you know?"

When speaking to Qin's mother, Chu Ge couldn't be as casual as he was with Qin Ruoying. He replied earnestly, "Auntie, actually, I just felt that people have a conscience. Today our Qin Family saved their granddaughter, so no matter what, they should understand gratitude and repayment. But I was just speaking casually; I didn't expect them to really come over."

Although Qin's mother thought that Pan Dongren and Yao Hongmei didn't seem to be people of such high moral standing, Chu Ge's explanation was reasonable, so she nodded and said no more.

"Xiao Chu, anyway, today it's thanks to you. Come, Uncle will toast to you!"

Having resolved a concern, Qin Yan was naturally in a good mood, and as he showed a heartfelt smile and raised his full glass, the once-dreary dinner suddenly became lively.

"Xiao Chu, Auntie also toasts to you!"

"Brother-in-law, I toast to you too!"

Seeing everyone raise their glasses, Qin Ruojing had no choice but to raise hers too, "Chu Ge, I also toast to you."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

With the entire Qin Family giving him such face, Chu Ge couldn't refuse, so he smiled and drank up his glass.

Because Qin Ruojing usually drank very little, after a glass of beer, her face turned a bit red. Though her demeanor remained as elegant and dignified as ever, there was a rare hint of allure on her usually composed face.

Seeing the rosy blush appearing on his sister's face, Qin Ruoying's eyes twinkled mischievously, and she suddenly giggled, "Sis, Brother-in-law has done such a great deed for our family; aren't you going to show some appreciation?"

Qin Ruojing was taken aback, immediately feeling a bad premonition in her heart, but she feigned calmness on the surface, saying, "Of course I will."

Qin Ruoying quickly followed up, "Can you tell us what you're planning to do to show your appreciation?"

Qin Ruojing thought to herself "I knew it" and smiled wryly, "Xiaoying, you really don't need to worry about that, do you?"

Qin Ruoying's lips curled into a sly grin, unwilling to let it go, "I think, since everyone is happy, why not kiss Brother-in-law in front of us as a gesture of your genuine feelings? If you only talk without action, how are we supposed to know?"

Hearing her sister make such a request, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but feel troubled, so she cast a pleading look at her mother.

"Mom, look at Xiaoying; what is she saying?"

Unexpectedly, Qin's mother also smiled and said, "I think Xiaoying makes a good point. Since it's in our own home, what's wrong with kissing your boyfriend?"

Finally, Qin Ruojing could only place her hope on her usually stern father. Unfortunately, with just a glance at his feigned deafness, she knew it was useless.

Pressing her lips together, Qin Ruojing's heartbeat quickened a little. Although she knew this was her sister's trap, the situation forced her to step in.

After all, if they were truly in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, this shouldn't be a difficult thing at all.

What kind of situation is this? It seems my sister still hasn't fully believed in my relationship with Chu Ge.

As Qin Ruojing was feeling torn, Chu Ge's voice suddenly rang out from the table.