Chapter 720 - 750: Strive to Perform Well in Front of the Qin Family
Chapter 720: Chapter 750: Strive to Perform Well in Front of the Qin Family
Qin Jiao felt bad for always troubling Gu Xu, so she offered to treat him to a home-cooked meal sometime. Gu Xu replied tactfully, mentioning he was particularly fond of a few dishes made by her uncle, Qin Zhonghui.
Qin Jiao smiled and said, "That’s easy. I’ll buy the groceries, and we can go eat at my parents’ place."
"Great. I’ll head over early and learn a few things from your uncle."
Qin Jiao smiled and teased him, "Are you planning to steal his secrets?"
"I’d even be willing to formally ask him to be my teacher! I’m planning to learn a few dishes to cook for my future wife."
Qin Jiao was quite surprised. She had thought Gu Xu wasn’t the type to ever get married.
As for whether he was actually dating someone, Qin Jiao didn’t press him on it; after all, it was his private business.
Gu Xu had actually been hoping Qin Jiao would press for details. It would have been his chance to test the waters and gauge her reaction.
But since she didn’t ask, he couldn’t very well continue the topic.
All he could do was continue working hard to get on the Qin Family’s good side.
Qin Xiaolan didn’t breathe a word about her boyfriend. While her parents were visiting North City, she took the opportunity to show them around and have some fun.
The two of them had to get back to work and couldn’t stay for too long. Before they boarded the train to leave, Sun Li said earnestly, "Xiaolan, don’t blame your mother for always nagging you. It’s just that I worry about you being here in North City all by yourself."
As the saying goes, a mother always worries about a child who is far from home. And with Xiaolan being their only child, how could they not be concerned?
Qin Xiaolan’s heart warmed, knowing her mother meant well. "Mom, don’t worry," she said. "If I find someone suitable and we make it official, I’ll tell you right away."
"Alright. In that regard, you should learn from your big sister. She’s the most reliable one."
Without anyone quite realizing it, Qin Jiao had become the most outstanding child in their large extended family, and a role model for all the others.
Qin Xiaolan said helplessly, "Mom, I know, I know. Please stop repeating it. Aren’t you worried that if I hear it too much, I’ll start getting jealous of my big sister, or just become rebellious?"
That’s how it is for a lot of people; they get tired of constantly hearing about how outstanding someone else’s kid is.
Sun Li had always been an understanding person. "You wouldn’t do that," she said. "You’ve gotten along well with your big sister since you were little. Of course, that girl Xiao Shi is also very accomplished. All the young women of the Old Qin Family are."
Qin Bogang stood by without a word. ’After all, that business before... I was far too partial to boys over girls,’ he thought. ’And look how that turned out. The most important thing is to educate and raise all your children well, regardless of whether they’re boys or girls.’
After seeing her parents off, Qin Xiaolan also felt reluctant to see them go. She made a silent vow to work hard, buy a big house in North City, and have her parents move there to live out their retirement.
North City’s economy was developed, and its healthcare and education systems were comprehensive. It was definitely far, far better than their hometown.
Qin Xiaolan’s heart was overflowing with love for her family. That afternoon, she returned to work at the school, and the first person she saw was Gao Yuan.
Gao Yuan had a gentle, scholarly appearance, and his every gesture carried an academic air. Anyone who spent time with him couldn’t help but feel at ease.
They hadn’t been in touch for the past few days, and Qin Xiaolan found that she’d missed him a little, so she immediately headed over to him.
One of Qin Xiaolan’s colleagues nearby teased, "Gao Yuan, look who’s here."
Gao Yuan turned his head. Seeing Qin Xiaolan walking toward him, he gave her a gentle smile and said, "Xiaolan, I happened to have some business at your school. I didn’t expect to run into you. Are your parents still in North City?"
The colleagues nearby were stunned.
’So they’re already at the ’meet the parents’ stage and are planning to make things official!’