From now on …
(This chapter has been updated for a long time, but I didn't want to foreshadow it, or I would be scolded to death by you. So I wrote it directly. This chapter has more than 6,000 words. I haven't written such a long chapter for a long time. I'm exhausted. So, you can vote for me.)
Coastal cities rarely had haze in winter, unlike inland cities, especially cities with poor geographical environment. Every winter was like the end of the world. So in winter, coastal cities in the south, especially those in Hainan, were the busiest time of the year. Some people even jokingly called Sanya the Sanya Special Administrative Region of the Three Provinces in the Northeast.
However, rich people could go to the south to spend the winter, while ordinary people could only continue to breathe in the haze. In addition, the gap between the rich and the poor was widening, and some contradictions became more and more prominent.
As a coastal city in the north, Tsingtao was a little cold in winter, but at least there was no haze. This was already a blessing. If the weather was better, it would be more comfortable, like these days.
It was a new day. When the sun rose from the sea level, most people knew that today was a good day, similar to the previous days. For most people, today was no different from any other day. But for some people, today was destined to be an unforgettable day in their lives.
Some people got married today, some became parents today, some broke up today, some lost their loved ones today, and so on. For Qin Ran, today she would achieve what she had dreamed about countless times in the past 20 years. She would not have to suffer in the future.
As for Qin Sheng, today was only a little different, because he was still a prisoner, waiting to see how the Song family would deal with him. But he did not know that today would be a watershed in his life. From now on, he would be totally different.
After taking a shower, Qin Ran changed her clothes and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the sea in the distance. Such weather was rare in winter in Beijing. She did not know whether it was because of the good weather or because she was going to meet her brother, but she was in a very good mood.
In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Qin Ran slowly drifted off. She was thinking about many things, such as the scene of meeting Qin Sheng later, how he would react, and what they would say. She thought that after returning to Beijing, she must take Qin Sheng back to the old house first, so that he could recall those things when he was young. She also wanted to take him to visit her mother's grave, and then take him to meet his grandmother and uncle.
It was not until the phone rang that Qin Ran came back to her senses. She did not know whether to laugh or cry. She was too anxious. Everything had to be done slowly. The premise was that Qin Sheng had to accept this fact and identity first.
"Ran Ran, we are already waiting for you in the lobby," Gongsun said softly. He was more excited than usual today. As long as Qin Sheng went back to the Qin family, Qin Ran would definitely come back to live with him. In the future, the siheyuan would be lively and would not be so deserted anymore.
A few minutes later, Qin Ran came downstairs and met Nangong Gongsun in the hall. Zhuang Zhou had already gone to the parking lot to drive the car. Today, only the four of them would go to the Song Family.
After seeing Qin Ran, Nangong said sincerely, "Sister, you are so beautiful today." To her, today was no different than usual. However, she knew what it meant to Qin Ran.
"Was I not beautiful before?" Qin Ran said with a faint smile. She had dressed up meticulously today and looked at herself in the mirror over and over again. Maybe she was too excited, or maybe she wanted to let Qin Sheng see the most beautiful side of her sister.
Nangong immediately held Qin Ran's arm and said intimately, "No way! You have always been beautiful, but today you are even more beautiful. If I didn't know better, I would think that you are going on a date. "
"Today is more important than a date." Gongsun, who was beside her, teased her with a smile. Even if it was a date, Qin Ran would not take it seriously. Moreover, she never went on a date. Except for her best friends, she seldom met with men. Many young and talented men in Sijiu City pursued her, and in the end, they all became her friends.
Nangong covered her mouth and giggled. She did not dare to tease Qin Ran like this. Only Uncle Gongsun had the qualifications to do so.
At this time, Zhuang Zhou had already driven the car to the gate. Qin Ran, Gongsun, and Nangong walked out of the hotel. After getting in the car, they headed for No. 8 on Laiyang Road.
It was already nine o 'clock at this time. Song Zhiqiu's father, Song Ruyu, was on his way to No. 8 on Laiyang Road. This name was given by Song Zhiqiu's grandfather, which simply meant that a gentleman was as gentle as jade. Song Ruyu had indeed become such a man. In the entire Song family in Shandong, he was the best. His character was different from Song Jianing's father, Song Hongtu. In addition to the superficial meaning of the name, Song Hongtu mainly meant that he had a thousand years of hegemony, and he would cut off a thousand feet with a sharp blade in his hand.
After all, Song Hongtu was the first son of the Old Master. At that time, the Song family was already in a precarious situation. Therefore, the Old Master gave his first son such a domineering name, hoping that he could protect the foundation of the Song family and create a better future. When it came to the second son, the Old Master's mood was different. He hoped that he could become a gentleman and act with integrity. As for the third son, it was even simpler. His name was Song Yishi. He had two elder brothers to shoulder everything for him, so he should enjoy his life and not live a tiring life. Therefore, he lived a romantic life.
It was unknown whether it was fate or the Old Master's ability to predict the future. In the end, the three sons all lived like their names. Therefore, a big family with a profound background was different. It was full of culture. If they were not cultured, they could only be given names like Goudan and Huzi.
Song Ruyu and the others set off from Jinan before six o 'clock. Because Song Ruyu had a regular schedule, he basically went to bed at 10 o' clock every night. Even if he had social engagements, he would not go past 11 o 'clock. He would get up at 5: 30 the next morning, exercise, eat breakfast, and start a new day.
Song Jianing's father, Song Hongtu, went to pick up Song Ruyu in person. The two brothers had a good relationship. Even after the death of the Old Master, they strictly followed his will and did not have any conflicts over the inheritance. In the end, they set up a family trust fund with part of the money to support outstanding young people in the collateral family. The rest of the money was used for charity. Most importantly, they did not dare to act recklessly. After all, there was an uncle in Sijiu City. If they dared to ruin the reputation of the Song family, the uncle would not be kind to them.
On the way to No. 8 Laiyang Road, Song Hongtu and Song Ruyu sat in the back of a Bentley and chatted casually. Song Hongtu had thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a beard. He had a strong aura. Song Ruyu was gentle and elegant. Wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, she looked kind and approachable. Both of them were standard burly men from Shandong, who were more than 1.8 meters tall. As a result, their children were not short. Song Jianing was 1.85 meters tall, and Song Zhiqiu was 1.7 meters tall. Therefore, family genes were very important.
Song Hongtu said casually, "Since you are in Tsingtao this time, you should stay for a few more days. Some old friends want to have a good gathering." He basically lived in Tsingtao now, while Song Ruyu had always been in Jinan.
Song Ruyu shook his head and said, "If it were not for Zhiqiu's matter, I would not have come to Tsingtao. Recently, there are many things to deal with in Jinan. At the end of the year, I still need to visit some people. The Old Master just passed away this year, so this year is a little special."
Song Hongtu understood what Song Ruyu meant. "You are right. I will go back to Jinan at the end of next month. At that time, I will also visit some places. I can't let you take care of these things." Although the Old Master had taken care of them in Beijing, many things had changed since the Old Master had passed away this year. It was better to pay more attention to them.
Song Ruyu nodded. The two brothers would discuss a lot of things. Neither of them would do things their own way. His brother would still ask for his opinion on many things. Song Hongtu frowned and asked, "Then how do you plan to deal with this matter?" Song Hongtu asked with a frown. Actually, it had already been two years since that incident. He had long forgotten about Qin Sheng. The only thing that he could remember was that piece of ancient jade. However, that was something that the Old Master could not forget. The older generation would only fight for that bit of pride, while the younger generation did not care much about it.
Song Ruyu was a broad-minded person. He frowned and said, "To be honest, I just want to know why he ran away from the marriage. As long as Zhiqiu can let it go, I have no opinion. We can't really kill him, so we'd better not get involved in this kind of thing. As for the ancient jade, I have no opinion on how you deal with it. "
Song Hongtu, who was not so broad-minded, said bluntly, "The ancient jade, the Old Master died with hatred. This guy has to take the main responsibility. At that time, we already got it, but in the end, he took it away. Also, the Song family has been chasing after it for so long and suffered so much. We can't let it go."
Song Ruyu waved his hand and said, "Okay, then we will talk about it when we see him later."
He came to Tsingtao for two reasons. One was to deal with Qin Sheng, and the other was to have a good talk with his daughter. She was not young anymore, so the family could only listen to him.
Ten minutes later, Song Hongtu's Bentley stopped at the door of Song Jianing's villa. Song Zhiqiu and Song Jianing were already waiting at the door. Song Jianing was as obedient as a grandson in front of his father. He got along well with his uncle, Song Ruyu. Sometimes when he had conflicts with the Old Master, his uncle could persuade him in the end.
As for Song Zhiqiu, she was the apple of the Song family's eye. It could be seen that when she wanted to be engaged to Qin Sheng, the Song family had agreed so easily. What an open-minded family it was! Qin Sheng should really thank the gods for the help of the Lin family.
After greeting his father, Song Jianing said with a smile, "Second Uncle, why have you put on weight recently?"
Song Ruyu replied in a low voice, "Recently, I have been busy. I haven't exercised for a long time, so I'm a little fat. Your Second Mother nags me every day. Don't mention it, or my daughter will stare at me."
Song Zhiqiu held Song Ruyu's arm and said bitterly, "Father, am I such an insensible daughter?"
Song Hongtu didn't have a daughter, so he treated Song Zhiqiu as his biological daughter. Although the little girl from his third brother's family had just entered high school this year, she was also very favored. After all, he and his two younger sisters all had two sons. It was undeniable that the Song family was relatively prosperous.
Song Hongtu smiled happily and said, "Zhiqiu, your father is complaining about you not returning to Jinan. Don't fall into his trap. I can't bear to see you leave."
Song Ruyu said half-jokingly, "She is my daughter. How can you occupy her? If you have the ability, go and have a baby."
Song Hongtu laughed and said, "Look, he is anxious."
After joking for a while, they went back to the villa. Song Jianing's wife and children were not there, so it was relatively quiet in the villa. After they came in, the atmosphere was not as casual as before. Instantly, it became somewhat depressing.
Song Hongtu asked directly, "Where is he?"
Song Jianing replied, "Upstairs."
Song Hongtu waved his hand and said, "Bring him down."
Song Jianing immediately winked at the bodyguards, and the two bodyguards went upstairs to bring Qin Sheng down.
Song Zhiqiu took the opportunity to say, "Father, Eldest Uncle, I've let go of the past and forgiven him. So don't make things difficult for him."
This time, Song Hongtu didn't care about Song Zhiqiu, who was spoiled. Instead, he said seriously, "Zhiqiu, don't say anything about what happened today. Your father and I will decide how to deal with it. It has nothing to do with you."
"Eldest Uncle …" Song Zhiqiu felt the pressure.
Song Jianing immediately held her and whispered, "If we talk about it later, it will only backfire."
After a while, Qin Sheng was taken downstairs by two bodyguards. Compared with last night, Qin Sheng's mental state was worse. Last night, he didn't sleep at all. First, he thought about many things, such as reflecting on what had happened during this period, how to get through this crisis, and what he should do next. Second, he didn't dare to sleep. He was really afraid that Song Jianing would put him in a sack and throw him directly into the sea at night.
When he went downstairs, he knew that the elders of the Song Family had come. The Old Master of the Song Family had passed away, so the elders of the Song Family had to be Song Zhiqiu's father, Eldest Uncle, or Third Uncle. As expected, the eldest brother and the second brother of the Song Family were sitting on the sofa, waiting to deal with him.
Although Qin Sheng was in low spirits, he still greeted them politely. "Say hello to Uncle Song. I'm sorry for troubling you again."
Song Jianing muttered, "Damn it. You are still so stubborn. I will make you admit defeat today."
Song Hongtu glanced at Song Ruyu, who was looking at Qin Sheng. Song Hongtu was not very interested in Qin Sheng. He just wanted to deal with this matter quickly in case of any more trouble.
"Qin Sheng, when I first met you, I didn't expect that you would be so capable. You made a mess of the Song Family. As for the thing between you and Zhiqiu, I regret that I agreed with Zhiqiu's temper. That's fine. How dare you run away from the marriage? You made the Song Family a joke. Besides, do you have a problem with the Song Family? It was not easy for us to get the ancient jade. How dare you take it away? Now the Zhang Family got it again. Speaking of this, I'm angry. If I don't deal with you today, I won't be able to swallow my anger. "Song Hongtu was not very angry, but when he talked about the past, he became more and more angry.
Song Ruyu was still observing Qin Sheng. He was more or less disappointed. In his words, this young man was not as good as he used to be. In the past, he had been a high-spirited young man full of intelligence. Now, he lacked energy, Qi, and spirit. He was somewhat mediocre and degenerate, which made him very disappointed.
Hearing her Eldest Uncle's words, Song Zhiqiu looked at Song Jianing in a hurry. Last night, she had promised her to plead with the elders. Song Jianing smiled gently and said slowly, "Father, you're right. We can't spare this guy. He hurt Zhiqiu so badly and made the Song Family lose the ancient jade. Now he dares to come to Tsingtao. Obviously, he doesn't take the Song Family seriously."
Song Jianing's words made Song Zhiqiu dumbfounded. She stared at Song Jianing in disbelief. She did not believe that Song Jianing had said that. Didn't he promise her to plead for her? Why did he say such words at this moment?
"Brother, it's not like this. You promised me last night," Song Zhiqiu said with red eyes. She still hoped that Song Jianing could plead for her.
At this moment, Song Jianing did not lie to Song Zhiqiu anymore. He said honestly, "Zhiqiu, forgive me for lying to you last night. I can promise you anything, but I can't let you do this."
"No, don't do this." Song Zhiqiu was somewhat on the verge of breaking down. Her Eldest Uncle's attitude was so tough. Her father definitely would not spare Qin Sheng. Now that Song Jianing's attitude was like this, it was impossible for her to turn the situation around by herself.
Song Zhiqiu cried, which made Qin Sheng feel somewhat sorry for her. He comforted her and said, "Zhiqiu, don't cry. I brought this upon myself. I'll pay off what I owe you and the Song family this time."
Qin Sheng really had no other way. When he had been in Hangzhou, there had been people who had helped him. He had brothers by his side and benefactors at his back. But now he was in Shandong, and he was in the Song family. The Song family was too powerful. He was alone without any helpers. He could only wait for the punishment without any room to resist.
Song Hongtu looked at Song Ruyu and asked, "Second Brother, what do you think? If you don't have any opinion, I'll make the decision. "He did not make the decision on his own.
Song Ruyu adjusted her glasses and said, "Qin Sheng, I just want an explanation. Why did you run away from the wedding?"
Song Ruyu and Song Zhiqiu were really father and daughter. Their questions were exactly the same. However, he did not ask a more ruthless question, because he was afraid that his daughter would be hurt. He would not take such a risk.
Qin Sheng explained, "I didn't have parents since I was a child. My grandfather and I depended on each other. When my grandfather passed away, he told me to walk around the country in the following two years and do nothing. If I had been engaged to Zhiqiu, I would have been bound by the Song family. So I chose to leave. "
However, he was not satisfied with this reason. If Qin Sheng had said directly that he did not like Zhiqiu, he might have believed him. Consequently, Song Ruyu directly shook her head and said, "I don't believe this reason. Brother, you decide how to deal with it."
"Dad, don't …" Song Zhiqiu held Song Ruyu's arm and cried.
Qin Sheng laughed at himself. He really could not escape this time. Even if the Song family did not kill him, they would cripple him. He was really f * cking unlucky.
Hearing that Song Ruyu had agreed, Song Hongtu laughed and said, "Okay, then I …"
At this moment, there was a sudden chaos outside. There were even noises and sounds of fighting, which made the Song family members frown. Song Hongtu asked confusedly, "What's going on outside?"
Song Jianing, who did not know what was going on, immediately arranged for the bodyguards to go out and have a look. This was a critical time to deal with Qin Sheng, so no accidents could happen.
Before the bodyguards could take two steps forward, the door of the villa was pushed open from the outside. Qin Ran, who was dressed like a queen, walked in slowly, followed by Gongsun. Zhuang Zhou and Nangong, the two heaven-class bodyguards, were at the back.
Originally, when Qin Ran and the others arrived at the door of the Song family's house, they wanted to report first before going in. However, the bodyguards of the Song family were stubborn and said that there was no one in the villa. They were all arranged by Song Jianing in advance and did not want to be disturbed by anyone. The bodyguards were just following his instructions.
Of course, Qin Ran did not believe it. Since the soft approach did not work, she could only use the hard way. She would explain later.
When Qin Ran led the Qin family members into the villa's living room, the first person to open his eyes wide was naturally Qin Sheng. His eyeballs almost popped out, and his mouth was so wide that a durian could almost be stuffed in. He looked like he had seen a ghost, as if he could not believe what was happening in front of him at all. He thought he was dreaming or hallucinating.
Of course, he knew the woman who was walking at the front. They had met in Xiamen and Hangzhou. Although they had only met a few times, they had a good chat and had a lot of common topics. However, they did not contact each other after that.
However, he could not believe it. He did not dare to believe that this woman, who he had only met a few times, would actually appear in front of him at this time today. This was beyond common sense. It was like if you told others that the universe only had the Milky Way or the Solar System now, others would think that you were a fool.
However, not only that, there was something even more unbelievable. That was, Zhuang Zhou, whom he had lost contact with for a long time, actually appeared at the same time as this woman. What the hell was going on? Who could tell me what was going on? What exactly happened in this world? Could it be that time and space were in disorder?
Qin Sheng did not believe what was happening in front of him at all. He felt that there was something wrong with his mind.
Qin Sheng did not believe what was happening in front of him, but the Song family members did. They immediately recognized Qin Ran and Gongsun when they faced the Qin family members.
Because the Song family and the Qin family had some business dealings, both Song Hongtu and Song Ruyu had seen Gongsun and Qin Ran. Gongsun and Qin Changan were like shadows. Qin Ran was in charge of some specific affairs of the company and had dealings with the Song family. Moreover, the Qin family and the Song family in Beijing were old friends. How could they have seen each other before?
Qin Ran walked forward slowly and said very politely, "Uncle Song, Uncle Song, please forgive us for coming uninvited and disturbing you."
Song Hongtu was very confused. He did not know what Qin Ran and Gongsun were doing. He subconsciously thought that Qin Sheng's surname was also Qin. Could they be related to Qin Sheng?
However, they were very clear about Qin Sheng's background. He had nothing to do with the Qin family in Beijing. Moreover, with the Qin family's status, it was impossible for them to be related to Qin Sheng.
However, why did Qin Ran and Gongsun suddenly appear in Tsingtao and directly break into the Song family?
With these doubts, Song Hongtu finally spoke on behalf of the Song family. "If I remember correctly, you are Qin Changan's daughter, Qin Ran? Our two subordinate companies have business dealings. The last time I saw you was in Beijing. Oh, and Mr. Gongsun, how have you been? "
Gongsun only smiled and nodded at the Song family members. Now that Qin Ran represented the Qin family, he was not qualified to speak.
"Thank you for remembering me, Uncle Song. I said hello to you and Uncle Song on behalf of my father," Qin Ran said naturally.
Thinking of the man named Qin Changan, Song Hongtu instantly lost his confidence. He was a man he had to look up to. He smiled and said, "How is Master Qin recently? Next time I go to Beijing, I will definitely ask him for a drink. I am afraid that Master Qin will not have time. However, Qin Ran, why are you here today? "
"Actually, it is not a big deal. Today I came to visit you to ask for a person. I owe you a favor." Qin Ran went straight to the topic and did not explain too much.
Song Hongtu subconsciously said, "Who?"
But after he said that, he already knew who Qin Ran wanted. Apart from Qin Sheng, he really could not think of anyone who could break the door and ask for a person.
However, what was the relationship between Qin Sheng and the Qin family in Beijing? Why did Qin Changan's daughter and trusted subordinate Gongsun come to Tsingtao personally to ask for a person? Qin Changan could totally make a phone call. No matter how big the hatred between them was, they had to hand Qin Sheng over obediently.
"He …" Qin Ran pointed at Qin Sheng without hesitation, but she did not look at him. Because she had noticed Qin Sheng long ago, but she suppressed the excitement and heartache in her heart and forced herself not to look at him. Because she was afraid that if she saw Qin Sheng at this moment, she would directly break down.
As expected.
Song Hongtu was full of doubts, so were the rest of the Song family. Song Ruyu stared at Qin Ran and frowned, wondering what was going on. Song Jianing had not come back to his senses yet. He looked at Qin Ran in a daze. This was a goddess who had once shocked him. He had tried to chase after her, but after knowing her identity, he flinched. He was somewhat excited to see her again today. At this moment, he had already forgotten about Qin Sheng.
Only Song Zhiqiu was extremely happy at this moment because Qin Sheng could be saved.
Originally, Song Hongtu did not want to ask more, because he was not qualified to say this. But he could not help but say, "Qin Ran, he is the enemy of our Song family. I need an acceptable reason."
At this moment, the living room was unusually quiet. Everyone, including the people behind Qin Ran, was waiting for Qin Ran's reason. They all knew that from this moment on, many things would be completely different.
Qin Sheng was also waiting, because this was the only reason that could solve all his doubts.
Qin Ran looked at the people of the Song family and took a deep breath. Then, with her eyes lit up, she said firmly, "He is my biological brother, Qin Changan's biological son."
Her words were like a needle falling to the ground, clear and melodious, but could directly hit people's hearts.
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