Chapter 279 - Getting Approval

The sun was warm in the afternoon at the villa. Qiu Rong was busy adjusting the ratio of the chemicals in the laboratory.

Knock, knock. Qiu Xingyu’s little head popped out. She ran to Qiu Rong’s side with a mysterious expression and held his hand as they walked out. Qiu Rong hurriedly put down the chemicals in his hand and followed her to the balcony on the top floor.

Qiu Xingyu pointed at the figure in the garden and said in a sweet voice, “Grandpa, look!”

“Uncle Jin Yang is preparing a surprise gift for you. He’s really taking good care of us…”

Qiu Rong followed her finger and saw that the garden had suddenly turned into a different sight.

Long lines were dug into the soil. With some difficulty, Jin Yang and Shao An carried the various flower buds and planted them. Their clumsy actions but serious attitude made Qiu Rong frown. The emotions in his eyes swirled. In the end, he sighed and took off his protective suit. “They’re ruining those plants. Little Yu, come with Grandpa to take a look!”

Qiu Xingyu watched Qiu Rong’s expression change and stuck out her tongue happily.

In the garden, Shao An’s face was filled with dirt streaks as he dug the holes. From time to time, Jin Yang would stop and flip through the plantation manual given by the seller. He instructed Shao An to throw two seedlings into the pit. Just as he was about to cover them with soil, a voice stopped him from behind.

Qiu Rong appeared beside him in a straw hat and snatched the hoe in disdain.

“This is a peach blossom tree plant and it needs a deeper pit. Otherwise, it will collapse in the wind. All of you, stand at the side to watch…”

Qiu Rong waved the hoe. Jin Yang and Shao An looked at each other before observing Qiu Rong with humble and respectful expressions.

Qiu Xingyu squatted on the ground and used her hand to fiddle with the flower buds as she asked all sorts of questions.

Qiu Rong answered her questions patiently. From the corner of his eye, he realized that Jin Yang was also working by copying his actions. His furrowed brows finally relaxed a little.

The sun was scorching. Qiu Xingyu couldn’t bear it anymore, her face was covered in sweat. Qiu Rong had Shao An bring her back to the house to cool down.

When only the two of them were left in the garden, Qiu Rong raised his hand to wipe the sweat off his forehead. He hesitated for a moment before saying, “It wasn’t easy for Tongtong. She brought up those children by herself. I didn’t fulfill my responsibility as a father. I feel guilty towards her.”

“I can tell that you’re very attentive to her, but Tongtong doesn’t need a short-term love affair.”

“She needs a responsible man to take care of her. No matter what happens, he cannot abandon her, even if he has to go against his principles…”

Qiu Rong propped the hoe on the ground and stared straight at him. “Can you do it?”

In the garden, Jin Yang stood tall. He paused to think for a moment before nodding. “Uncle Qiu, Qiu Tong will always be my first choice. I won’t let her and the children suffer!”

Qiu Rong was very satisfied with his answer. He waved his hand and pointed at the flower buds nearby. “What are you waiting for? Hand them to me!”

Sensing the change in his attitude, Jin Yang hurriedly helped out.

On the balcony, a few tiny heads were gathered together. Qiu Xingqiao leaned against the railing and looked at Qiu Rong and Jin Yang. He tilted his head with uncertainty and asked, “Brother, does it look like Grandpa has accepted him?”

Qiu Xingyuan released his clenched fists and nodded with pursed lips.

In the evening, Jin Yang followed behind Qiu Rong, covered in mud. He looked up and saw the children. He made a victory sign at them. Qiu Xingyu waved her arms sweetly. Qiu Xingqiao and Ye Luan high-fived each other in celebration.

When Qiu Rong heard the commotion and looked over, the children quickly stopped their actions and pretended to be occupied.

Jin Yang and the children’s tacit cooperation made Qiu Rong feel rather exasperated. Nevertheless, a gratified smile flashed across his eyes.

From the moment Qiu Xingyu appeared, Qiu Rong had guessed the children’s motives. He was just testing Jin Yang. Over the past few days, no matter how coldly he treated him, Jin Yang did not show any disrespect or annoyance. As a result, Qiu Rong slowly started to accept him.

As long as Qiu Tong was happy, Qiu Rong felt that everything was worth it.

In the living room of the villa, Qiu Tong saw that their faces were red from the sun. She hurriedly poured two glasses of ice water for them. She wanted to find out what had happened between Jin Yang and Qiu Rong. However, the two of them smiled knowingly and refused to divulge anything.

Jin Yang held her shoulder and took a deep breath.

Qiu Tong sensed Qiu Rong’s gaze and wanted to slap his hand away. However, Jin Yang tightened his grip instead.

Qiu Rong’s gaze swept past them indifferently as he walked straight to the kitchen. Qiu Tong’s eyes widened in surprise as she pinched Jin Yang’s face and asked, “How did you do that?” If it were in the past, Qiu Rong would have coughed loudly to remind them to be more discreet!

Jin Yang smiled and looked tenderly at the children running down the stairs. “I have reliable support!”