Chapter 225
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Chapter 225 Standing With You
“How can you talk like that? Show some respect! What do you mean the Qin family ancestors are blessed? I think it’s your Zhang family ancestors who are blessed that you could marry into the Qin family!”
Third Aunt Zhang Ling’s words even annoyed Third Uncle who had been speaking earlier.
Without a doubt, his wife’s thoughtless words had effectively insulted the entire Qin family.
The corners of Qin Yuexin’s mouth turned up slightly, but her eyes revealed a trace of undisguisable concern.
Her sister’s situation had always been a worry for all the sisters.
When Qin Yueran was young, a highly renowned feng shui master from the capital identified her destiny, pointing out that she possessed a rare “husband-prospering fate” seen only once in a century. This revelation immediately caused Qin Yueran’s reputation to soar, and in a short time, numerous people came to discuss marriage proposals.
After all, many people revered this master at that time, with some even treating his words as gospel. Those who came with marriage proposals included sons from great families in the capital, many of whom held positions above the Qin family’s status.
Although the Qin family held a high position in military circles, once they returned to civilian life, they fell far behind in many aspects, especially in the capital where you could drop a brick and hit two deputy department-level officials.
This made certain calculating managers in the Qin family realize that Qin Yueran’s husband-prospering fate had become their greatest bargaining chip and a guarantee for the Qin family’s future advancement.
And Qin Mufeng, the third son of the Qin family’s second generation, was undoubtedly the person most eager to utilize this “resource.”
After transferring to civilian work, with his quick thinking and skill at maneuvering, the third son of the Qin family had steadily secured a key position in a certain ministry, becoming the leader among the Qin family’s third generation. Because of this, he also had significant decision-making power in family matters—including, of course, Qin Yueran’s marriage.
The reason Qin Mufeng strongly promoted the relationship between Qin Yueran and Ouyang Xinghai was ostensibly for the Qin family’s further advancement. Although the Qin family’s position in military circles was still decent, their influence in political circles had gradually declined, falling behind several other great families. This was especially true regarding the development of the third generation, which lacked momentum.
Including Qin Ranlong and others, the Qin family’s third generation had been left far behind by other great families, to the point where they could hardly hope to catch up.
This was just the surface reason. In reality, the ministry where Qin Mufeng worked was about to hold elections, and at this critical moment, he desperately needed the Ouyang family’s support. If a senior member of the Ouyang family would stand up and express support, his matter would be settled.
Emotionally and rationally, publicly and privately, it seemed Qin Mufeng should do everything to make this happen.
Originally, only Third Uncle was supposed to come this time, but Third Aunt Zhang Ling had also tagged along. This woman seemed to have received some favors from the Ouyang family.
Of course, in her view, Ouyang Xinghai was such an excellent man, practically the leader among the capital’s third generation. If Qin Yueran couldn’t appreciate such a man, her standards must be too high!
“Of course you don’t care about Yueran’s marriage. In fact, including my father, how many people have truly cared about her?” Qin Yuexin shook her head, knowing her sister’s temperament best: “Yueran has a fierce personality. You shouldn’t push her too hard, otherwise, who knows if she might do something dangerous.”
Hearing this, Third Uncle Qin Mufeng glanced at his eldest niece and said coldly, “Yuexin, I’m doing this for her own good. Throughout all of China, countless women would love to marry Ouyang Xinghai, yet he has his heart set on Yueran. Honestly, I think it’s a perfect match!”
“But what about Yueran? She’s been hiding for two years, barely coming home. Does she even consider herself part of the Qin family anymore? Ouyang Xinghai has been gracious enough, sending gifts on holidays and occasionally texting her, but never overstepping. Just because Ouyang Xinghai doesn’t have objections doesn’t mean the Ouyang family has none! Do you understand this?”
Clearly, regarding Ouyang Xinghai’s marriage, some powerful figures in the Ouyang family had already been pressuring Qin Mufeng!
This pressure made him anxious, nervous! And also impatient!
If this matter could be successfully arranged, his entry into the top power circle would be imminent!
“You always like to tie down other people’s happiness,” Qin Yuexin said softly, feeling helpless about this situation.
However, in the next moment, her eyes brightened, while Qin Mufeng and Zhang Ling’s faces turned extremely gloomy.
Qin Yueran walked out of the elevator, but her hand was being held by another man!
Qin Yuexin had already learned about Su Rui’s identity from Qin Ranlong, and as the eldest sister, she was grateful to this man who had pulled her brother out of the mire and guided him onto the right path.
Years ago, Su Rui’s situation had caused quite a stir in the Qin family. The Qin family’s upper echelon wanted to recruit him but received warnings from certain national bigwigs, indicating just how astonishing Su Rui’s identity was. Qin Yueran, Qin Yuexin, and others had kept this in mind.
When Qin Yuexin saw Su Rui standing there with a calm smile, she mentally gave this “brother-in-law” a hundred thumbs up.
After many years, Qin Mufeng seemed to have completely forgotten about Su Rui, perhaps because Qin Ranlong didn’t hold an important position in his heart. If it had been his own son, he certainly wouldn’t have forgotten.
If possible, Qin Mufeng would naturally want his own son to inherit the family head position, not the playboy Qin Ranlong who had no interest in politics.
They stared intently at Qin Yueran’s hand, and then saw Su Rui!
Obviously, except for Qin Yuexin, this was a scene none of the others wanted to see.
Despite her usual high status at the hotel and her title as the “Queen of Junlan,” when Qin Yueran saw her Third Uncle, she instinctively felt nervous.
She knew this matter had been dragging on for two years, and the other party hadn’t given up. Now that they had come to find her, it was undoubtedly time for a showdown.
Sensing Qin Yueran’s nervousness, Su Rui firmly held her hand and said softly, “With me here, what are you afraid of?”
Feeling Su Rui’s sincere and determined gaze, Qin Yueran nodded firmly. The warmth from his palm let her know that there was still a chance for everything.
Qin Mufeng was nearly driven mad with anger. He never imagined that upon arriving in Ninghai, this would be the scene he’d encounter!
Qin Yueran, who was about to be engaged to Ouyang Xinghai, was holding hands with a strange man!
If this got out, the elders of the Ouyang family would be furious!
They were already displeased about Qin Yueran hiding in Ninghai for two years, and now with this situation, they would absolutely refuse to accept this daughter-in-law with the so-called “husband-prospering fate”!
“Scandalous, scandalous! Qin Yueran, how could you…” Qin Mufeng was beside himself with rage, pointing at Qin Yueran with a flushed face. “After two years, this is the surprise you give me?”
A surprise with no joy!
Qin Yueran tried to suppress her nervousness and said, “Third Uncle, Third Aunt, I didn’t expect you to come to Ninghai. I hadn’t heard anything beforehand, so I didn’t arrange any reception…”
At this moment, an extremely harsh voice came from Zhang Ling’s mouth: “Heard beforehand? If you had heard beforehand, wouldn’t you have hidden this pretty boy away? It’s already so late, and you’re still being lovey-dovey together. Who knows what indecent things you’ll be doing later!”
Su Rui’s face turned cold.
This woman’s words were caustic and full of mockery.
He could have immediately taught this woman a lesson, but he had to consider Qin Yueran’s face first. If he caused discord among her family members because of himself, that wouldn’t be the result he wanted. He knew that Qin Yueran didn’t want to break with her family yet; things hadn’t reached an irreconcilable point.
From this perspective, even though Su Rui was very angry, he still considered the situation from Qin Yueran’s standpoint.
“Third Aunt, how can you talk like that?” Qin Yueran found Zhang Ling’s words unbearable and her face also turned cold. She was worried that Su Rui would be angered by such words.
Both were considering each other, showing great potential as a couple.
“Oh my, Yueran has really grown wings. After just two years, you’re lecturing your Third Aunt as soon as we meet?” Zhang Ling crossed her arms, her thin lips curved in a cold, mocking smile: “What’s wrong with what I said? Is there anything incorrect?”
“Of course it’s incorrect.”
Just as Qin Yueran was about to speak, Su Rui stepped forward and said, “Yueran is my girlfriend. I don’t care which elder relative you are, but speaking to her so harshly and even insulting her is wrong.”
Hearing the words “my girlfriend,” Qin Yueran’s eyebrows raised slightly, and a warm current flowed through her heart.
Qin Yueran knew that Su Rui was fully aware of what kind of forces he was standing against.
Knowing he would offend the entire world, he still wanted to protect her.
Looking at this fearless figure standing in front of her, Qin Yueran took another step forward to stand on the same line with him.
…I cannot let you face the world alone. I must stand with you.
“Shut up! Where did this bastard come from? You have no right to speak here!” Qin Mufeng was already angry, and hearing Su Rui speak this way made him furious!
With his status and position, people usually bowed and scraped before him. Who would treat him like Su Rui did, as if he didn’t even exist!
Now Qin Mufeng’s biggest concern was that Su Rui and Qin Yueran’s relationship shouldn’t be exposed. Otherwise, if the Ouyang family found out, the consequences would be unimaginable!
His niece was really something—the Ouyang family had sent people to arrange a marriage with their eldest son Ouyang Xinghai, but this niece disregarded the Qin family’s future, ran away, and hid in Ninghai for two years, with the attitude that she wouldn’t return to the capital until the marriage was called off! Not returning was one thing, there were ways to make her return, but now Qin Yueran had taken up with this pretty boy in Ninghai!
Seeing how intimate these two were, unwilling to let go of each other’s hands even in his presence, so close they seemed inseparable, Qin Mufeng could almost imagine that these two must have already slept together!
