A Little Disappointment
The weather in Xiamen was getting hotter and hotter. The men and women in the city were wearing more and more revealing clothes. Men loved summer because they could see white thighs everywhere. Women also loved summer because they could show off their bodies without restraint. That was why it was said that if you don't lose weight in spring, you will only be sad in summer.
Zhuang Zhou's flight was at ten o 'clock. Qin Sheng and Lin Su headed to Gaoqi Airport after having breakfast and taking a stroll. Qin Sheng had already started his intensive training. Hence, Lin Su suggested that Qin Sheng get more sleep every day. He did not need to take a stroll in the morning anymore. He could just take a stroll at night.
Lin Su had dressed up meticulously today. She wore a floral long dress and knitted sandals. Her long hair fluttered in the wind, making her look very beautiful. Qin Sheng still looked like a loser. He wore a T-shirt and shorts with flip-flops. His hair had grown longer recently. No one dared to say that he was Lin Su's boyfriend.
They didn't wait at the domestic arrival gate. Instead, they waited for Zhuang Zhou to arrive and drove to meet him at the domestic departure level. Zhuang Zhou had other cars to pick him up. There were also two subordinates with him. They were all actors that Qin Changan had arranged for him to act.
"I told you that I don't need you to pick me up, but you insisted on coming. Just wait at home," Zhuang Zhou muttered after they got out of the car. He was not a talkative person, but he forced himself to become such a person during this period of time. Otherwise, he would be exposed.
Lin Su smiled. "Uncle Zhuang, we don't have anything to do in the morning. It's our duty to pick you up."
"Let's get in the car first." Zhuang Zhou smiled and nodded. He then asked his subordinates to get into another car to pick them up. He followed Qin Sheng and Lin Su to Pearl Bay Garden.
On the way to Pearl Bay Garden, Zhuang Zhou asked with concern, "Qin Sheng, how are you recovering?"
Qin Sheng said politely, "Uncle Zhuang, I'm fine. I started training with the equipment yesterday. In about two or three months, I'll be able to return to my previous state." His life was saved by Zhuang Zhou. Qin Sheng would always remember this kindness.
Lin Su drove and Qin Sheng sat in the front passenger seat. Zhuang Zhou, who was sitting in the back seat, said, "Follow the trainer's plan. Don't rush. The most difficult three months are over. The last two or three months won't make a difference."
"Uncle Zhuang, don't worry. I'll keep an eye on him," Lin Su said coquettishly as she looked at Qin Sheng. Qin Sheng stroked her hair dotingly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Qin Sheng asked casually, "Uncle Zhuang, why did you come to Xiamen this time? How many days do you plan to stay here?"
Zhuang Zhou said in a low voice, "I'm mainly here to see you guys. I haven't seen you guys for some time, especially your injury. I don't know how you've recovered. Secondly, I'm here to settle some things on the way. I'm going to Hong Kong the day after tomorrow." Other than visiting Qin Sheng and Lin Su, he really had nothing else to do in Xiamen. After all, he was not a businessman like Qin Changan.
Lin Su said in surprise, "Why are you in such a hurry? I thought you would stay for a few more days."
Zhuang Zhou said casually, "After I'm done with my work, I'll stay here for 10 days to half a month." He was just declining. Of course, he would not stay in Xiamen for too long. This was Qin Changan's arrangement.
"How's your stay in Xiamen during this period of time? Have you adapted to the environment here? Also, how's your coffee shop?" Zhuang Zhou asked with concern.
Lin Su smiled and said, "It's pretty good. We quite like the city of Xiamen. It's just that it's starting to get popular recently. The business of the coffee shop is not bad. It's just a way to kill time."
Zhuang Zhou smiled and said, "Yes, stay in Xiamen first. When Qin Sheng's body recovers, you guys can think about it carefully by then," Zhuang Zhou said.
When they returned to Pearl Bay Garden, Lin Su started to cook. The dishes were all bought yesterday. For any friend or guest, the best way to treat them was definitely to have a family dinner, let alone Uncle Zhuang.
Zhuang Zhou accompanied Qin Sheng to drink tea in the study. Seeing the paper and ink that were thrown everywhere in the study, Zhuang Zhou was very surprised and said, "Qin Sheng, did you write all these?"
Qin Sheng smiled and said, "Nothing to kill time. I haven't written for a long time, I'm a little rusty."
Zhuang Zhou still had some understanding of calligraphy and had seen quite a number of calligraphy treasures by famous artists. After randomly picking up a few pieces of calligraphy and looking at them, he could not help but feel shocked. Qin Sheng's calligraphy level was much better than those famous artists who fished for fame. Those people all relied on their original identity and background. In fact, their calligraphy was really ordinary. Qin Sheng's calligraphy was really good.
"Good calligraphy." Zhuang Zhou picked up the calligraphy that Qin Sheng wrote in cursive script, "The Cold Mountain Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rang at midnight to the passenger ship." This cursive script was quite similar to the calligraphy of the great man. Everyone knew that the great man's calligraphy was the Huai Su style of learning.
Qin Sheng was a little embarrassed and said, "I wrote it for fun."
Most of the calligraphy in the study were cursive script and semi-cursive script. It could be seen that Qin Sheng's free and easy state of mind.
"I didn't expect you to have this skill," Zhuang Zhou said in admiration. If those calligraphy masters saw this, they would definitely be shocked.
Qin Sheng smiled and explained, "When I was young, I learned from the Old Master and was thrown to Beilin Museum to practice. If I didn't have some level, it would be really embarrassing."
"I almost forgot that the Old Master also wrote good calligraphy. I remember that he was a big shot who loved calligraphy in the capital city in the past …" Zhuang Zhou said thoughtfully. At the end of the sentence, he suddenly realized that he almost let it slip. He quickly changed the topic and said, "Qin Sheng, this piece of calligraphy is really good. Just give it to me."
This time, Qin Sheng originally planned to inquire about the past of the Old Master and the Qin Family from him when Zhuang Zhou came to Xiamen this time. After all, when Jiang Xianbang knew the Old Master, the Old Master had already gone to Zhongnan Mountains. He definitely did not know. Zhuang Zhou and the Old Master were old friends. He had never seen Zhuang Zhou before, so obviously, he knew the Old Master's past.
"Uncle Zhuang, tell me about my grandfather's past. When I was young, I asked my grandfather, but he did not tell me. Later on, I also did not ask about it," Qin Sheng stared at Zhuang Zhou and said with a smile.
Zhuang Zhou was in a bit of a dilemma. It was reasonable for him to tell Qin Sheng about the Old Master's past. However, if he told Qin Sheng, there might be a loophole and expose Qin Changan's identity. However, if he did not tell Qin Sheng, obviously, Qin Sheng would not suspect him.
After weighing the pros and cons, Zhuang Zhou said, "About the Old Master, I have only met him a few times. Most of the time, I heard from my father. He said that the Old Master is a living God and can see through everything. He has traveled all over the country and made friends with many big shots. He also made many good connections. However, the Old Master has never done anything for himself. He can be considered as an unworldly master. The last time I saw the Old Master was six years ago in Zhongnan Mountains. My father asked me to look for the Old Master. At that time, the Old Master told me about you and asked me to take care of you."
After hearing this, Qin Sheng was more or less disappointed. Basically, it was as if he had not said anything. Naturally, he could not let Zhuang Zhou go. He continued to ask, "Uncle Zhuang, then how many years did my grandfather stay in Beijing?"
"I'm not sure about this. After all, I don't have much interaction with the Old Master. I heard a lot of things from my father," Zhuang Zhou said perfunctorily.
Qin Sheng squinted and said, "Uncle Zhuang, then do you know my father or have you seen him?"
Zhuang Zhou did not know anything. He still shook his head and said, "To be honest, I have never seen him or heard of him. I didn't know that the Old Master Qin had a son. If the Old Master had not told me about you six years ago, I would not have known that he had a grandson."
Qin Sheng was completely disappointed. He let out a long sigh. It seemed that he really had to go to Beijing City and ask the Old Master called Chen Changsheng. Not to mention where the Old Master was, he also did not know if he was alive or not. After all, the Old Master could be brothers with him. He was probably an old man in his eighties or nineties.
Qin Sheng did not get anything out of him. He also did not know whether Zhuang Zhou really did not know or was pretending not to know and was not willing to tell him. Or there was something deeper behind this.
Qin Sheng, who was completely disappointed, did not have the mood to ask anything. He chatted with Zhuang Zhou casually about calligraphy. After that, he thought of what had happened last night and told Zhuang Zhou about Du Jiang's matter. He asked Zhuang Zhou if he could think of a way to help. The neighbors were all good people. They had been suffering for half their lives and had been tortured by this man.
After Zhuang Zhou heard that, he immediately agreed. "He actually dared to find trouble with you. Don't worry about this matter. I'll handle it. I'll let you know if there's any news later."
Not long after, Lin Su had prepared lunch. She knocked on the door and called Qin Sheng and Zhuang Zhou to eat. The lunch was simple and sumptuous. There were four dishes and one soup, all of which were Lin Su's specialties. Now, apart from those complicated main dishes, she could be said to be a first-class chef. Zhuang Zhou praised her for not expecting that the daughter of a rich family could also become a good wife and mother.
After lunch, Zhuang Zhou left. He knew that Qin Changan was in Xiamen. Hence, he went to meet him and told him that Qin Sheng had taken the initiative to ask about him and the Old Master.
Qin Sheng took an afternoon nap. In the afternoon, Lin Su sent him to the rehabilitation center …
In a teahouse on Yuping Mountain, Zhuang Zhou met Qin Changan. He had not seen Qin Changan for some time. Usually, they contacted each other through phone calls. After all, Qin Changan had more things to do. Usually, the people he met were some high-ranking officials or big shots.
After listening to what Zhuang Zhou said, Qin Changan said thoughtfully, "You said that he asked you about the Old Master's past and asked about me?"
Zhuang Zhou nodded quietly and said, "Yes. But I don't know what he meant, so I didn't reveal any information and just brushed it off."
"Ordinary people can't understand this guy's thoughts. I don't know how the Old Master told him. It seems that I have to find some time to give him a warning." Qin Changan was also unclear. After all, he did not know how the Old Master told Qin Sheng, how much Qin Sheng knew, and what his plans were.
Zhuang Zhou reminded him kindly, "Aren't you afraid of being found out by contacting him like this?"
"I will be careful. Moreover, if he finds out, he will find out. I am his father, not his enemy. Moreover, this matter was not caused by me," Qin Changan snorted coldly.
This was the Qin Family's matter. It was not appropriate for Zhuang Zhou to intervene. He could only smile and said, "What about Du Jiang's matter?"
"You don't have to worry about this. I will ask Gongsun to keep an eye on him …" Qin Changan arranged casually. Then, he said, "I will go back to Beijing tomorrow. You should come with me. It is better to see him less during this period."
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