Inside the study room in Jinxi Garden. Qin Jinguo and Qin Shao were sitting opposite each other. The reason why Qin Jinguo called Qin Shao this time was naturally because of Song Yancheng. Qin Jinguo didn't look very well and was a bit haggard. But the hard time would eventually pass. At least, with Song Yancheng's matter came to an end, he no longer had to be stressed by the conflict between his biological and stepson.
The two were silent for a moment. Finally, Qin Jinguo spoke first: "Song Yancheng's matter is his own doing, and he can't blame others. You didn't make a mistake."
"Just," after a pause, Qin Jinguo continued: "After all, Song Yancheng is your Aunt Chen's son. Song Group also has many connections with Jihua International. I plan to use Jihua's asset to pay off Song Group's debt..."
Qin Jinguo's words made Qin Shao's face darkened. He sneered: "Jihua International is originally you and Aunt Cheng's company. How to use it is your freedom and has nothing to do with me."
"I know you are resenting me as a father, but I still hope you can understand my feelings." Qin Jinguo sighed again: "Your Aunt Chen is greatly shaken by this incident, and her body also has many physical problems. After solving the debt here, we plan to move to A Country."
Chen Xueyan understood that Song Yancheng's incident was entirely his fault. Still, he was her son. Any mother who saw her own son thrown into jail wouldn't be able to accept the blow. The couple had a farm estate in A Country, far away from the big city's hustle and bustle. Qin Jinguo intended to take his wife there to recuperate.
"After resolving Song Group's debt, the foundation of Jihua International will be seriously damaged. If you wish, I will hand it for you to handle. But if you don't want to, we will find a professional management team to take care of it."
After listening to Qin Jinguo's words, Qin Shao didn't speak for a long time. Qin Jinguo couldn't even perceive the mood under his son's cold face.
Qin Jinguo: "Also, please listen to my last request."
Qin Shao: "Since I was young, in this house, how many times have you make requests to me? Just speak, what is this time?"
"Song Yancheng is Song Yancheng. But Lin You and Xinyi are innocent. They didn't know anything about his crimes. Although you have a grudge with Song Yancheng, I hope you won't do anything to the mother and daughter."
After this incident, Qin Jinguo and Chen Xueyan originally planned to take Song Xinyi and Lin You abroad to live with them. It's a pity that Song Xinyi was reluctant to give up her filming job in China, and Lin You seemed to place all her hopes on Song Xinyi's acting career. Therefore, the couple had no choice but to give up the idea.
Qin Jinguo hesitated for a moment. He originally wanted Qin Shao to give a little help to the mother and daughter. However, looking at this son whom he owed a lot since childhood, Qin Jinguo couldn't even open his mouth to ask.
Qin Shao laughed. A trace of irony flashed through his eyes: "You think if I really want to attack Lin You and Song Xinyi, they can still be safe and sound now?"
Mr. Qin himself was a person with children, so he wouldn't lower herself to target the mother and daughter.
Qin Shao: "When do you plan to leave?"
Qin Jinguo: "It won't be far. The matter here is almost over. I think we can leave by the end of this month."
"I see." After leaving that sentence, Mr. Qin stood up and left.
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Finally, the day of Qin Jinguo and Chen Xueyan's departure to A Country arrived. Qin Shao took Su Bei and Su Xiaobao to send off the two elders.
"Goodbye, grandpa and grandma. Have a safe journey." Su Bei and Su Xiaobao bade their farewell. After a pause, Su Bei added: "Grandpa, grandma, you two should pay attention to your health abroad. If something happened, call Dad. Also, we will visit you when we have time during the school break."
Su Bei's words didn't contain the slightest impurity. Even though Qin Jinguo and Chen Xueyan's feelings towards the twins were not as deep as that for Song Xinyi, Su Bei's sincere concern still made them feel warm. A long-lost smile appeared on Qin Jinguo and Chen Xueyan's face.
"Alright. Our farm in A Country is very big. You should come to play." Qin Jinguo smiled lovingly towards the twins.
Mr. Qin, who was watching from the side, also raised his eyebrows——his decision to bring the children over was correct. Initially, because he had nothing to say to the Qin Jinguo and Chen Xueyan, he brought Su Bei and Su Xiaobao along. And they indeed made the atmosphere less heavy and awkward.
Before departing, Qin Jinguo and his wife still looked behind for the last time. In the end, Lin You and Song Xinyi never came to see them off.
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It's over——Seeing the two elders leave, Su Bei secretly said to herself. Regarding Song Yancheng, the dust has finally been settled this time. The male lead would no longer have any chance to ruin Mr. Qin like in the novel, and she and Su Xiaobao would no longer have to face such a tragic ending.
Su Bei suddenly smiled; her eyes were bright.
"Let's go." Mr. Qin said to the twins.
"Okay."
On the way back, Su Bei held Mr. Qin's hand. Feeling the slight heaviness in Mr. Qin's heart, Su Bei used her own way to comfort her father: "Dad, you don't have to be sad. You still have Xiaobao and me. We will always be with you!"
On the side, the usually silent Su Xiaobao also nodded in agreement: "Yeah. You can rest assured. We will definitely take care of you in retirement."
Su Bei: ...Su Xiaobao is truly a mood killer!
Mr. Qin: ...he suddenly wants to beat a stinky kid again.
The crisis from the male lead family has finally been resolved. Soon after returning to school, Su Bei and Su Xiaobao were going to face their first final exam in Weiming Middle School.
In the past two days, the whole school was filled with a heavy pre-exam atmosphere, which was even worse than during the monthly exam. Dong Wenqi, however, was unprecedentedly calm this time. This semester, with the 'help' and contempt from a bunch of school prodigies, Dong Wenqi's grades had jumped up unexpectedly. Although she still didn't make it into the honor list, she jumped out from the 'black and white list' hall of shame and climbed into the middle rank.
Facing the final exam, Dong Wenqi didn't get panic at all, and even dragged Su Bei enthusiastically to make vacation plans during the school break.
"Su Bei, winter in B City is too cold, and there is nothing fun to do here. How about we straightly go to H City or U Country after the 30th? We can spend some time vacationing, or even staying there until school starts again. What do you think?" Dong Wenqi excitedly talked about her plan.
Su Bei: "I guess not."
Dong Wenqi: "Why? There is nothing to do during the school break."
Su Bei: "That's you. I have a lot of business."
The final battle for the 'Red Hacker Challenge' was scheduled one week after the new year. Su Bei's team did well, and they won all the way until the semi-final. A total of four teams entered the semi-final, and they would compete one-on-one to determine the ranking from first to fourth. On individual competition, Su Bei also reached the grand final that would begin in a few days.
In addition, Su Xiaobao and Xie Minxuan successfully took out Du Yiming and a group of leechers into the regional tournament for the online game they played. So, 'Manager Su Bei' was also going to start her new job.
However, they all were scheduled after the new year. As for the time before that, although Su Bei didn't have any particular plan, she didn't know whether Mr. Qin had any arrangements, so she didn't dare to make a promise with Dong Wenqi hastily.
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Mr. Qin did have some arrangements for the twins. He was in his office at this time, giving instructions to Chen De: "The inspection for Haihua and Yanxi Valley projects should be finished before new years holiday. Yuetian City project should be launched before the 23rd. Also, make arrangements for inspections of branch offices and subsidiaries before the new year."
"Yes, Mr. Qin." Chen De nodded. "But," after hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but ask: "Sir, isn't this schedule a bit too tight?"
After all, old Master Qin has only moved to A Country. It was understandable that Mr. Qin wasn't in the mood to celebrate the new year. However, it was also Xiaobei and Xiaobao's first long school break here. Didn't Mr. Qin want to spare some time to accompany the children?
"No need." Mr. Qin clearly saw Chen De's meaning. He added: "During their school break, they can just follow me to the company to learn."
After the Chinese New Year, the twins would be 15 years old. It was time for them to come over and got in touch with the company. It seemed that brat from Xie family already began to participate in the family business after he entered junior high school. Mr. Qin didn't want his children to start out late.
"How is the preparation for this year's annual gathering?" Mr. Qin asked.
Chen De: "It's going smoothly, Sir. We are preparing it according to last year's arrangements."
"We also add a few more guests to the last year's list of invitation." For example, the Lins, who became Qin Group's business partner this year. Chen De added: "I'll finish sorting out the guest list later and give the report to you, Sir."
"As for the date, when should we hold it?"
"The 3rd." Glancing at the calendar, Mr. Qin said.
"Yes, Sir. I'll make the arrangements now."
Immediately after, Mr. Qin added another instruction: "Add a stage for this year's banquet."
Chen De was taken aback. A stage? Mr. Qin usually didn't need this kind of showy appearance. But this time, Mr. Qin specifically instructed for a stage to be added. Apart from Xiaobei and Xiaobao, Chen De couldn't think of other reasons.
"Sir, are you planning to let Xiaobao and Xiaobei attend Qin Group's annual gathering?"...and officially introduced their identities to the guests?
"Mm."
"Yes, Sir. I'll prepare it." Chen De replied. Inward, he thought: since Xiaobao and Xiaobei were going to attend the annual gathering, this year's event would be very important. He had to make the best preparation.
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When Chen De informed Mr. Qin's intention to Uncle Fu afterward, the old housekeeper was equally excited. Unlike the annual gathering and banquet held by small businesses and companies, Qin Group's annual gathering was very grand and had a particular importance to the whole business circle.
Since Mr. Qin was going to officially take the children out, they must be prepared well. Uncle Fu was overjoyed. He should prepare the clothes they wore for that day. There would also be dancing at the banquet. Should he hire a special instruction to teach Xiaobei and Xiaobao?