Things remain the same, but people have changed.
Chapter 410 Things Remain the Same
(Sorry for the long wait. But I will continue to do so if I can keep it up.)
For anyone, helping someone in the hour of need was more memorable than the icing on the cake. But most people were only willing to do the icing on the cake, and few were willing to help someone in the hour of need. That was because the icing on the cake would definitely be rewarded. Although the reward might be small, helping someone in the hour of need was often a waste of effort.
Of course, Qin Sheng liked people who helped him in the hour of need. When he was in Shanghai, he was just an ordinary man. At that time, there were not many people who could really be kind to him, especially those big shots. Of course, Jiang Xianbang was not one of them. Jiang Xianbang chose to help him because of his grandfather. If not for his grandfather, Jiang Xianbang would not have invested in a young man like him. So in the end, only Xue Qingyan was there.
A drop of water should be returned with a spring. Qin Sheng thought so when he was not going his way. Now that his identity had completely changed, he still did not change his original thinking. This was the principle of being a man.
"Auntie, before I came back, she was the only one who could make me call her Sister Sheng. She helped me so much, so much," Qin Sheng said sincerely, with a faint smile on his face.
"Oh." Zhu Qingwen was very surprised. She did not expect Xue Qingyan to have so many stories with Qin Sheng. It seemed that with Xue Qingyan's status, it was impossible for her to have any interaction with Qin Sheng in the past. Even if there was, it would not be heart to heart.
Hearing this, Qin Ran was a little dissatisfied. She snorted and said, "Brother, do you mean that I am not good to you? Well, I want to meet Xue Qingyan when I have the chance. "
"Sister, why are you jealous? Didn't I say before I came back?" Qin Sheng quickly explained. The others also knew that Qin Ran was deliberately joking, so they all laughed.
At this time, the old lady began to stand on Qin Sheng's side. She said angrily, "Alright, Ran Ran, don't bully your brother. You are the most important sister."
Qin Ran was even more dissatisfied. She said coquettishly, "Grandma, you can't do this. Your Sheng 'er has just come back, and I've already lost your favor. Even if you have a change of heart, you can't change so quickly."
The old lady, however, did not buy it. She replied confidently, "I've never changed my mind. You've known since you were young that Sheng 'er is the one I dote on the most, whether it's my grandson or granddaughter. Now he's finally back. I don't know how many hardships and grievances he has suffered outside in the past 20 years. Of course, I have to dote on him more. You've enjoyed so many years of happiness. What's there to complain about?"
There was nothing wrong with what the old lady had said. Qin Ran didn't know how to respond. The others couldn't help laughing and didn't dare to help. Qin Ran had to admit defeat and said, "Grandma is right. We are all enjoying life, but your Sheng 'er is suffering. You should take good care of him. I was wrong."
At this time, Zhu Qingwen realized that everyone was busy chatting and hadn't eaten yet. He didn't know whether he should laugh or cry. "Mom, I know you love Sheng 'er the most. Can you let your Sheng' er fill his stomach first? Otherwise, he'll be really hungry later, and you'll feel sorry for him again."
Upon hearing this, the old lady exclaimed, "Oh, I'm so old and muddled. I forgot that the children haven't eaten yet. Let's go and eat first."
Qin Sheng and his Small Aunt helped the old lady to the dining room. The rest of the people followed behind them. Qin Ran and Zhu Qingyuan arranged for the bodyguards to move the luggage and gifts downstairs. The Qin Family still had some gifts for other people, which was another task for Qin Ran in this trip to Shanghai. They arranged for the bodyguards to send the gifts directly to Qin Ran's apartment in Lujiazui, Shanghai.
When the dishes were all on the table, the old lady looked at these children with a smile. Finally, everyone was present. She remembered that every year when the whole family reunited, the old lady would think of her long-lost grandson, and then she would feel a little lost. She was really afraid that she couldn't hold on until that day. She was afraid that she would be too ashamed to face the old man and her eldest daughter. Now God finally let her wish come true. The old lady felt that her life was really complete. Even if God took her away now, she would have no regrets.
The old lady looked at the children, and the children also looked at the old lady. On her right was Qin Sheng, who was reluctant to let go, below her were Qin Ran and Zhu Qingyuan's family, and on her left were her youngest daughter, Zhu Jiayou, and Zhu Yi.
The old lady said with satisfaction, "Don't just stand there. You must be hungry. Hurry up and eat."
The children looked at each other and smiled. They had already discussed it. At this time, they shouted in unison, "Happy New Year to mom, grandma, grandma, grandma, and everything goes well."
The scene of four generations living under the same roof was so warm that all families would envy such a scene. The old lady was moved to tears again. She took out a handkerchief to wipe her blurry eyes and said, "Good, good, good, you are all good children."
At the old lady's signal, they finally picked up the chopsticks to eat. This was not the best time for reunion. In the evening, when Zhu Qingwen's husband, who was in a high position, and Zhu Yi's husband and children came over, it would be a real reunion. The old lady might be so happy that she would faint at that time.
The atmosphere at lunch was very lively. They chatted and joked, revealing each other's shortcomings. The old lady talked about the children's childhood, especially the trouble that Qin Sheng had made in those years. Everyone laughed from ear to ear.
After lunch, Zhu Qingwen left first. In the evening, she would come over with her husband, and let the children chat with the old lady.
The old lady sat Qin Sheng on the sofa in the living room and asked him to tell her how he had lived in the past 20 years. Qin Sheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he naturally had to satisfy the old lady's request. Among them, only Qin Ran knew about it. Even Zhu Qingyuan didn't know much about it. Therefore, everyone gathered in the living room, eating fruits and snacks, and listening to Qin Sheng's story.
Qin Sheng began to tell the story from the time he was taken to Zhongnan Mountains by his grandfather. After the old lady heard about Old Master Qin, she said directly, "I will never forgive him in my life."
Qin Ran knew that her grandmother had always been angry with the Qin family. Not to mention taking away Qin Sheng's grandfather, even her father had been bullied over these years. No matter how hard she tried to ease the relationship, she couldn't get her grandmother's forgiveness. However, the thing she admired the most about her father was that he never complained, nor did he hate her grandparents at all. That was because her father had personally said that he didn't protect the Zhu family's daughter well and lost the Zhu family's grandson. Even if the Zhu family wanted to kill him, he wouldn't say a word.
However, Qin Ran also knew that the grandson of the Zhu family was also her father's wife and son. In fact, he was more miserable than anyone else, but he was never willing to say it.
Speaking of Zhongnan Mountains and the small village, everyone was most interested in the masters who lived in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountains. They didn't expect that Qin Sheng would deal with these people since he was young. They were really curious about Qin Sheng's life. Then Qin Sheng talked about his foster parents' home, how they took care of him, and how they treated him.
The old lady couldn't help saying, "Sheng 'er, when I get better, go to Xi' an with me. I want to thank the Lin family in person for taking care of you for so many years."
The others said one after another, "Grandma, you don't have to worry about these things. You just need to take care of yourself. We'll take care of the rest."
Qin Sheng wanted to say that he felt sorry for the Lin family, that he was not there when they were in trouble and needed him the most. This was the biggest regret in his life. However, Qin Sheng held back in the end because he didn't need his grandmother to worry about this. As his eldest cousin had said in the car, if the old lady knew something, she might make a big deal out of it. Moreover, Qin Changan had already made arrangements for this, so Qin Sheng held back.
After talking about what happened in Xi 'an, Qin Sheng began to talk about his studies at Fudan University. They all sighed with emotion. They didn't expect that Qin Sheng had been so close to them, especially to his Small Aunt and Zhu Jiayou. Because his Small Aunt was a professor at Fudan University in Shanghai, and Zhu Jiayou also graduated from Fudan University, but he was two years younger than Qin Sheng.
After talking about his studies at Fudan University, Qin Sheng told the story of the two years when his grandfather passed away and he traveled all over the country according to his grandfather's last wish. When talking about these stories, Qin Sheng was very excited, as if he had gone back to those two years. He had seen different sceneries and customs, met all kinds of interesting people, and of course, all kinds of dangers and so on.
Everyone listened attentively, worried about Qin Sheng and envied him. So did the old lady, who was nervous and distressed. They didn't expect that Qin Sheng's life was so wonderful, which really surprised them.
At last, Qin Sheng talked about his work in the past two years, from Shanghai to Xiamen and then to Hangzhou, and how he was finally found by the Qin Family. In the beginning, Qin Sheng just brushed it off casually. After all, he didn't want to talk about those past events. In the latter part, he had already discussed it with his sister. Last time, he also told his uncle's family in the same way, and they didn't doubt him.
Only the old lady, who had been through too many ups and downs and had seen all kinds of people, knew that her grandson was only saying nice things and deliberately hiding a lot of things. She could see it from her grandson's eyes, as well as the minute changes in his tone and movements. She sighed inexplicably. Of course, she knew that her grandson didn't want her to worry. This child was still so sensible.
After talking about these past events, it was already past four o 'clock in the afternoon. The old lady had a lunch break every day. Because of Qin Sheng, she had been holding on until now. Finally, she couldn't stand it anymore and felt a little sleepy. Therefore, Zhu Yi and Qin Ran helped the old lady to go upstairs to have a rest. In the evening, they woke the old lady up when everyone arrived.
Zhu Qingyuan said that he would take his wife and children to visit a relative who lived nearby, who was a cousin of his wife. It was estimated that he would come back soon.
At this moment, only Qin Sheng and Zhu Jiayou were left in the living room. Zhu Jiayou was full of curiosity about this cousin of his. He came over happily and said, "Cousin, although I've heard a lot about you, I really didn't expect to meet you."
Qin Sheng said with a smile, "Jiayou, actually, we've met before. Do you still remember the underground parking lot of Yuerong Manor two years ago? At that time, my sister was with you. You were waiting for the elevator, and my friend and I happened to pass by you. "
After hearing Qin Sheng's words, Zhu Jiayou said coldly, "Damn, cousin, it can't be. We had such a thing. Why can't I remember?"
Qin Sheng said thoughtfully, "Of course you can't remember. After all, I was just an ordinary nobody at that time. Of course, I wouldn't attract your attention."
Zhu Jiayou laughed and said, "Cousin, don't say that. In our Zhu family, I'm not as favored as you. In the future, you still need to take care of me."
After hearing this, Qin Sheng knew what kind of character this cousin of his was. He was the kind of person who was familiar with everyone.
At this time, Qin Ran and Zhu Yi came down. Qin Sheng stood up and said to them, "Sister, cousin, I want to go out for a walk. After all, this place is very close to where I used to work."
Qin Ran slightly frowned and said, "Do you want me to go with you?"
Qin Sheng shook his head and said, "No, I happen to meet a friend, and I will definitely be back before six o 'clock."
Qin Ran nodded thoughtfully, and Zhu Yi did not have any objection. Zhu Jiayou wanted to go out with Qin Sheng, but Qin Sheng also smiled and declined. Everyone left Qin Sheng alone.
After coming out of the old foreign-style house, Qin Sheng rode a public bike at the gate and went along Sinan Road from south to north, to Shangshan Ruoshui.
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