CHAPTER 308: CHAPTER 256: THERE’S NO NEED FOR SUCH GRAND GESTURES

Just then, outside, the honk of a car horn sounded.

Rong Zhiming, "Yanyan’s Mother, I think I heard a car horn. Could it be that we have visitors?"

It wasn’t just his own thought; mainly it was because in their neighborhood, it seemed no one’s relatives owned a car, let alone the neighbors themselves.

Not one of these families... had more wealth than his own family.

Of course, that’s not to say his family was rich. He meant that every household was not very wealthy.

"I’ll go take a look." Madam Rong had the same thought as Rong Wenming.

She thought it must be Qin Zhen who had come.

Before she could go to open the door, there was a knock from outside, followed by Qin Zhen’s voice, "Uncle Rong, Auntie, are you home?"

"We are, we are." Madam Rong knew it was him and, as she answered, she quickened her pace.

When she opened the door... she was somewhat stunned.

Qin Zhen, smiling, "Auntie, my great-uncle has come to see you."

Old Sir Qin gave Madam Rong a slight nod, his expression friendly, "Mother-in-law, it’s last-minute, I hope I’m not interrupting!"

Madam Rong snapped back to reality and hurriedly replied, "Not at all, not at all, please come in."

Then she stepped aside to let the guests in.

She turned and called into the courtyard to the two people there, "Yanyan’s Father, Qin Ye, the in-laws are here."

Rong Wenming and Qin Ye:...

By this time, Old Master Qin had already entered the yard.

Seeing an energetic old man who bore a striking resemblance to Qin Ye, Rong Wenming instantly understood why Qin Zhen had been so certain that Qin Ye was his cousin.

He stepped forward to greet, "In-law, please come inside and sit..."

Old Master Qin looked at Rong Wenming, his smile warm and gentle, "Today’s visit was rather sudden, and I didn’t notify Qin Ye and my granddaughter-in-law beforehand, it’s quite presumptuous of me."

"Not at all presumptuous, we’re all family. Having the in-law visit is something we’re delighted about... Yanyan’s Mother, go make some tea..." Madam Rong

Madam Rong promptly responded, "Alright! Have a seat."

Then she hurried off to the kitchen.

Over here, Qin Zhen was moving gifts; he carried a load and then called out to Qin Ye and Qin Yu, who had just come out of the house, "Qin Ye, Qin Yu, come help carry things."

They had loaded a car full of gifts, so only Old Master Qin was seated in the car for this trip, without bringing any other family members.

Qin Yu ran faster.

Qin Yu, having just finished a task, needed to wash his hands.

Once he had cleaned his hands, he approached Old Master Qin, "Grandfather, what brings you here?"

Old Master Qin looked at his eldest grandson and smiled, "I was planning to come tomorrow, but heard there was some trouble over here. So, we thought we might as well come now to see how things are. Is the issue resolved?"

Rong Wenming didn’t expect this little incident to have reached Old Master Qin. Clearly, the news had traveled quickly.

He said hastily, "No big deal, thank you for your concern."

"That’s good to hear!" Old Master Qin’s gaze lingered on the objects Qin Ye had recently been working on, "What is this?"

Rong Wenming’s smile became more genuine, "Qin is making a three-wheel cart for the house, saying it’s convenient for us. He’s very skillful with his hands."

Old Master Qin, hearing him say this, became quite interested.

So he went over to take a look.

"This is put together quite nicely!"

Rong Wenming, "Indeed, Qin’s manual dexterity is truly impressive!"

By now, Qin Mei had gone upstairs to call people.

"Big sister-in-law, big sister-in-law..."

Upon hearing Qin Mei’s voice, Rong Yan opened the door and came out, "What’s the matter? Did someone come home?"

She hadn’t heard clearly who it was yet, just that there were voices speaking.

Qin Mei immediately said, "Grandfather has come! He and big cousin brother came together."

This took Rong Yan by surprise, why would they come at this time?

"Let’s go! Downstairs."

The two went downstairs together.

When they got to the courtyard, they saw the old master chatting amicably with her father by a stone table.

Approaching, she called out, "Grandfather, what brings you here?"

Old Master Qin turned at the sound and replied with a smile, "Am I not welcome?"

"Where would you be unwelcome? I’m saying, if you were to come, I’d fix you a bottle of good wine so you and father could enjoy a drink together. But, it’s alright, I’ll check on my medicinal brew to see if it’s ready. If it is, I’ll bring some out, and you can all have a taste. Just a small cup."

Old Master Qin was visibly pleased by this.

For health reasons, his family rarely let him drink anymore, and they strictly controlled his liquor intake.

He missed indulging in a tipple.

"I’ll be waiting then."

Granddaughter-in-law’s provided wine should be without objections.

"My medicinal wine is mild and nourishing for the body. I was planning to give you a bottle in a while, grandfather, for you to enjoy at your leisure. But having a taste today is alright too, just don’t have too much. Just a small cup."

Old Master Qin smiled even wider.

Even if it was just a small cup, he could still savor the taste.

"Great, my granddaughter-in-law is the best."

Rong Yan laughed, "Of course."

Old Master Qin, "Granddaughter-in-law, I heard there was some trouble, is everything alright?"

Rong Yan shook her head, "It’s nothing, just went to expose a misdeed, that’s all."

"Good to hear. Remember, if there’s ever anything, you must tell the family. Our children do not bully others, but neither should they swallow grievances."

Rong Yan felt Old Master Qin’s principles were pretty sound.

She nodded, "Okay."

Madam Rong had finished preparing the tea.

She used the highest grade of brown sugar longan egg tea.