Chapter 5540: Awkward Silence
Chapter 5540: Chapter 5540: Awkward Silence
The breakfast at the Qin family was abundant. V8 enjoyed the meal very much and occasionally served Qin Ying some dishes. Because the pickles were a bit salty, Qin Ying mentioned, "It’s a bit salty, my mouth feels dry," and V8 immediately put down his chopsticks and poured her a cup of warm water.
Because of his profession and it being his first time visiting his girlfriend for the New Year, combined with it being the first meeting with all the Qin family, V8 upheld the honorable tradition of his squad—less talk, more action, which made the Qin family like him even more.
Old Madam saw this and laughed, "Xulin, don’t spoil Ying too much. If you keep indulging her like this, she will really become a baby."
"Grandma, you’re worried if he isn’t good to me, yet if he is good to me, you worry he spoils me too much. What do you suggest he should do?" Qin Ying actually loved this kind of pampering in detail. Although she was independent and could handle both big and small issues by herself, she hoped for the husband she chose to be able to support her.
V8 earnestly said, "Old Madam, Ying is devotedly following me. If I don’t treat her well, then I’m a heartless person."
"Hahahaha, Ying, your judgment is not bad." Qin Dingkang was happy to see this, as every father hopes his daughter is cherished by her future son-in-law, but on the other hand, the daughter also needs to respect her husband, "I’m reassured that Xulin spoils Ying. However, Ying, you also need to respect your husband, and not take his pampering for granted."
"To love and respect each other and to understand each other is the everlasting way for husband and wife."
"Remember that, Dad, don’t worry. When have I ever caused you concern?" Qin Ying poured herself a glass of red wine and stood up first, "Come on, we younger ones should first toast Grandpa and Grandma."
On New Year’s Eve, Old Madam’s three sons with their families celebrated the New Year at the Qin family residence, which was so big that they needed to divide into two tables to fit everyone.
Led by Qin Ying, the whole breakfast atmosphere was particularly lively.
Madam Qin took the opportunity to bring up visiting the Fu family to offer New Year’s greetings, "Dad, Mom, how about we visit Old Man Xia after breakfast? In previous years, Old Man Xia always spent New Year’s alone; now that rest of our lives and Li Jinnian, both nephew and uncle, are back, Old Man Xia must be overjoyed. We should hurry and see him, maybe we can even get a big red envelope."
The way she phrased it was delightful, and immediately Old Madam said, "Exactly, let’s take all the younger ones over and see how many red envelopes Old Man Xia has prepared!"
Qin Yi suddenly spoke up, "Though uncle rest of our lives and Jinnian are back, compared to our house, Old Man Xia’s place might still feel a bit cold. How about we stay a while longer and spend more time talking to Old Man Xia?"
His sudden remark made everyone at the table pause, and the previously lively atmosphere took a dip. Glancing at Qin Yi and then at Old Madam, Qin Ying felt like dragging the brainless Qin Yi out for a lesson.
What did he mean by "a bit cold"? Was he implying that the Fu family had no one?
Unaware of his faux pas, Qin Yi, seeing the awkwardness, looked around confusedly and added, "Haven’t we always visited Old Man Xia on the first day of the New Year? Did I say something wrong? Maybe...I shouldn’t go?"
"That’s right, with my status, I indeed don’t have the privilege to offer New Year’s greetings to Old Man Xia, my apologies. To make amends, I’ll drink this wine!" After saying that, he picked up his wine glass and downed it in one gulp.
Lastly, he turned his glass upside down to indicate it was all gone, "It’s all yours now, do as you please."