Chapter 2043 - 2041: Cutting Losses in Time
Chapter 2043: Chapter 2041: Cutting Losses in Time
"Mom, I know I was wrong. I won’t do such things again, and I promise I won’t keep anything from you in the future."
Qin Xiaoyu had admitted her mistake once, and the second time it came out even more fluently.
Besides, she truly felt this way. Why continue hiding things when the family ends up finding out in the end?
And facing classmates, she didn’t even know what to say. It’s really troublesome.
Moreover, just because she doesn’t want to see Qi Fangxiu now, doesn’t mean she’ll never see him. They’re at the same school, in the same project group, and their friends are all good classmates. How could they not meet?
Upon hearing Qin Xiaoyu’s promise, though still angered within, what could the few of them do? The girl is grown up, even if she is like a child in their hearts, she’s still a third-year college student. You can’t hit or scold her, but the necessary lessons must be imparted.
So Qin Xuan’s expression became stern, and he seized this opportunity to give Qin Xiaoyu a good reprimand.
Though the matter wasn’t that serious, it was considered a warning.
Qin Xuan understood Xiao Yu the most. If treated lightly, she surely wouldn’t take it to heart and similar situations might happen again.
This time they managed to recover and minimize loss, but what if it reached an irrecoverable point where damage could not be controlled? Wouldn’t that ruin the daughter’s life?
Thus, he used this opportunity to let her clearly understand what should be done and what shouldn’t.
Life isn’t just about impulsive actions; one must think thrice before acting or risk making lifetime regrets.
Qin Xiaoyu kept her head down, obediently listening to her dad’s reprimand. Grandma Qin and Shen Manru added a few words occasionally. After all, one shouldn’t be soft-hearted now. Necessary words must be spoken. Seeing everyone taking turns, Qin Yize didn’t say much.
With grandma and parents around, Xiao Yu would receive proper lessons.
At this moment, the aroma of dishes wafted from the kitchen, and the sky had already turned completely dark. Only then did Shen Manru realize that her eldest son and daughter-in-law hadn’t had a peaceful day. Then she noticed a serious problem and looked at her eldest son in surprise, asking, "Ah Ze, how did you know?"
Qin Yize calmly replied, "The place where Qi Fangxiu works is at Top Grade Beef Noodle Restaurant. Chu Chengfeng noticed Xiao Yu went to the station with Qi Fangxiu and felt things were amiss, so he notified me and Qiaoqiao."
"Then how did you know about Qi Fangxiu’s situation?"
At this moment, Shen Manru strongly suspected her eldest son had long known about it but just kept it from her.
Qin Yize maintained his composure, appearing calm and collected, tapping his fingers on the sofa armrest leisurely, saying, "What’s strange about it? I’ve investigated Xiao Yu’s classmates."
Shen Manru thought for a while and nodded. Her eldest son was so busy; he wouldn’t have the time to manage Xiao Yu’s matters. Checking the friends around her was to ensure her safety.
Moreover, this little girl and Qi Fangxiu concealed their identities from each other, only confirming their relationship three days ago. The speed was fast, but the speed of conflict was even faster.
Shen Manru stopped pursuing the matter.
She glared at her daughter again, scolded, "Why are you crying? Useless, go wash your face in the bathroom and change your clothes. Look at how you’ve ended up now..."
Qin Xiaoyu knew she was in a sorry state. She hurriedly got up and went to her room, while Shen Manru headed to the kitchen. At this time, Gu Qiaoqiao had already prepared four dishes and one soup.
Light and delicious, the aroma was enticing.
Even if there were massive worries now, it seemed such food could cure them.
Shen Manru and Gu Qiaoqiao exchanged a few words quietly. Gu Qiaoqiao also realized that there was nothing more to do. Next, it was up to Qi Fangxiu and Qin Xiaoyu to figure out how to resolve their issues.
Shen Manru then carried the food to the dining room, unaware some vegetables were taken out by Gu Qiaoqiao from her space.
Because Gu Qiaoqiao discovered that putting some vegetables in the space could imbue them with a bit of spiritual energy, improving their quality incredibly.
Even the simplest cabbage could evoke a sensation as if swallowing one’s tongue to savor every morsel.
The taste was extraordinary.
Most of the vegetables in Gu Qiaoqiao’s home were such, occasionally bringing some to Gu Garden and the old house, but it wasn’t convenient. So, during meals, everybody tacitly kept silent.
A pot of yam rib corn soup was finished, and four big plates of stir-fried dishes were the same.
Qin Xiaoyu had bathed, changed her clothes, and looked much fresher. Despite the recent rush, being young she recovered after resting a bit. Though her mood was low, her complexion appeared good.
After dinner, she voluntarily cleaned the table and washed the dishes, tidying up the kitchen, although it was already clean since Gu Qiaoqiao cleaned as she cooked.
But Qin Xiaoyu’s attitude made the family feel amused. This girl was usually too lazy, and getting her into the kitchen was a real challenge. It seemed her guilty conscience was prompting her to act now after doing something wrong.
Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei were at Gu Garden, so Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao weren’t planning to return to Qin Family’s Courtyard, which delighted Grandma Qin.
Qin Yize shared what he knew about Qi Family with Qin Xuan and others, helping them understand that apart from some immaturity in certain aspects, Qi Fangxiu was indeed excellent.
Truthfully, he was worthy of their daughter. However, the matter needed observation; it was too soon to draw conclusions. Then, Qin Yize told them he would take Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei to Jinling City to attend Fang Liang’s wedding in two days.
And Gu Qiaoqiao would handle Lifeng Security Company’s affairs along the way. This security company had grown rapidly, opening branches in several cities, providing an annual income of over a million for Gu Qiaoqiao. As for Big Brother Xu, his life had changed dramatically.
He moved houses, married his beloved girl, had a chubby son, his mother’s health improved significantly, and his siblings changed their perspective on him. Especially his eldest sister was happiest, even if Big Brother Xu seemed ungrateful now and ignored her. But Big Sister Xu was indeed happy.
Besides, Big Brother Xu isn’t ungrateful. Over the years, he has observed and remembered his sister’s help.