Chapter 185: Su Lin, when do you plan to marry Xiaoyue?
Qin Deshu opened his eyes only after hearing Qin Jiuyue’s voice. Qin Jiuyue, pulling Su Lin, stood in front of him.
Qin Deshu sized up Su Lin: “You’re here, have a seat.”
Su Lin and Qin Jiuyue sat down.
Qin Deshu glanced at Su Lin, then seriously said, “Su Lin, when do you plan to marry Xiaoyue?”
“Uh...” This question from Qin Deshu left Su Lin stunned on the spot. He had anticipated countless things Qin Deshu might say, but not this. Unprepared, Su Lin was left speechless, unable to utter a word.
Qin Jiuyue glared at Qin Deshu, “Grandpa, what are you talking about? Su Lin and I aren’t at that stage yet. He’s only eighteen, okay? Not even of legal age to marry.”
Qin Deshu coughed, and somewhat helpless. The elbow bends outward, a classic case of favoring outsiders. Doesn’t she know he’s helping her? “Xiaoyue, you...”
“Grandpa, can we handle things between me and Su Lin ourselves?” Qin Jiuyue pleaded.
Qin Deshu turned to Su Lin, “Brat, you’re clear about your mess. I won’t say more, but one thing, the marriage must be with my Xiaoyue. If you agree, I’ll accept you as my grandson-in-law. If not, I’ll find Xiaoyue a new match tomorrow. What do you choose?”
Su Lin gave a wry smile, “Grandpa, do I have a choice?”
“Who’s your grandpa?”
“You said to marry Xiaoyue, right? Then, I’ll just call you Old Master.”
Qin Deshu hurriedly stopped him, “No... Nevermind just call me Grandpa. Having a grandmaster as a grandson, I’m quite pleased.”
Su Lin turned to Qin Jiuyue, “Has he always been like this?”
Qin Jiuyue shook her head, “He’s like this in private, never like this usually.”
“That’s what I thought, what a good family head!”
“What are you whispering about? Xiaoyue, didn’t I teach you manners?” Qin Deshu glared at Qin Jiuyue.
Qin Jiuyue stuck out her tongue, then turned to Su Lin, “It was Su Lin who wanted to talk to me.”
Su Lin felt somewhat helpless, thinking Qin Deshu would lecture him, but Qin Deshu just dropped it.
“So it is~!!” Qin Deshu had always been puzzled why Su Lin was flipping between the Li and Qin families. He thought Su Lin wanted to be the central air-conditioner. Now, it seems this guy has bigger schemes.
(TL: A metaphor that originated in China to describe a guy or girl who is too kind to everyone to the point people start falling in love with them.)
Qin Deshu glanced at Su Lin, “Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from the youth. No wonder the Ghost Doctor’s successor runs upon seeing you. With your wisdom, it’s understandable he lost to you. But Su Lin, you should have heard the saying about not killing the snake only to be bitten by it.”
“Although Xiao Chen isn’t much, his backer, Wang Yannian, is a mountain. If he takes action, even the Qin and Li families combined might not be able to help you.”
Su Lin smiled, “I have a mountain above me too, Grandpa, have you forgotten about my dad?”
Qin Deshu frowned, “Your dad’s tech company is impressive, but Wang Yannian’s network is extremely complicated. There are many in the capital who owe him favors. If it really comes down to it, your dad might not be able to protect you.”
Su Lin confidently said, “There’s no absolute in these matters, maybe the benefits will be big enough then.”
Qin Deshu heard the implication in Su Lin’s words; Su Zhen Guo might have more than just one technology. If he has other technologies, not inferior to 4G communication tech, then faced with ancient favors versus immediate benefits, these major families would choose the latter.
Such is reality. If Wang Yannian really tries to use his favors, he might end up backfired.
Qin Deshu sighed, “I have to admit, I’ve underestimated you before, Su Lin. Among the young generation in Donghai, you stand out. Handing Xiaoyue over to you, I feel relieved.”
Su Lin bashfully smiled, “I’m not as great as Grandpa describes.”
“Heh, just a moment ago, you weren’t modest at all, and now you are.”
“Alright, we’ve talked enough. Are you hungry? Let’s have lunch. I’ve asked them to serve hot dishes.”
Su Lin nodded. He knew he had passed Qin Deshu’s test, but it didn’t mean he could walk sideways in the Qin family. There was still Qin Erye to worry about, a real old fox.
Su Lin felt if he was to ally with Qin Deshu against the Song family in Jingzhou, this old fox should be dealt with or resolved first; otherwise, he might cause them trouble.
Soon, several servants brought in steaming hot dishes. Su Lin no longer had time to think about Qin Erye’s matters, knowing they would meet eventually, so he wasn’t in a hurry.
“Eat, this is a chef I specially invited from Ludong~!”
Su Lin laughed heartily, “Then I must taste it carefully. Ludong cuisine is considered the best among the eight major cuisines.”
“Didn’t expect you to know about these.”
Su Lin smiled, “Just a little, just a little.”