Old Master Wang was much older than expected. He was 85 years old this year, while Qin Ze's grandmother was only 72 years old.
On the plane, Qin Ze joked that Old Master Wang was born late.
Wang Zijin said that Old Master Wang got married when he was 18 years old, but not long after, he went to North Korea with the army to fight the Eagles. The fight lasted for eight years, and his new wife was with another man. After that, he went to Vietnam and married Wang Zijin's grandmother when he was 30 years old.
Old Master Wang had been in the military all his life and had experienced many vicissitudes.
Wang Chengfu's siblings were very reserved in front of Old Master Wang, not to mention the younger generation. Even Wang Zining, the only male in the Wang family, didn't dare to be arrogant when he was praised for being smart. He didn't dare to be alone with Old Master Wang.
However, Old Master Wang himself didn't have any imposing aura. He was just an ordinary old man with silver hair and wrinkles, but his eyes were clear and not cloudy.
Qin Ze, who was proficient in basic Chinese medicine, judged that he didn't have cataracts.
Old Master Wang was in good spirits.
In the entire Wang family, Wang Zijin was probably the most doted on, and she was the least afraid of old people. Her identity as the eldest granddaughter of the eldest son was definitely a plus. She was also brought up by Old Master Wang. Why did Wang Zijin grow up with Old Master Wang? It was because when she was in kindergarten, her mother wanted another child, but her father didn't agree. Her mother went back to her parents' house in a fit of pique for half a year. Wang Chengfu was also an official in a foreign country, and it wasn't good for him to bring his daughter who had just reached his knees.
So, she lived with her grandparents.
Later, her mother came back and wanted to bring Wang Zijin to live with her, but was sent away by Old Master Wang. Hence, Wang Zijin's mother was also quite afraid of Old Master Wang.
Wang Zijin told Qin Ze all these things, no matter how big or small. Apart from some of her dark history, such as purposely taking off her fat CI and slandering Zhao Tiezhu, the incident was very serious.
Zhao Tiezhu's father was beaten up by Old Master Wang. Although Tiezhu's father's military rank wasn't low, he still had to stand at attention. After school, Tiezhu had fun outside, and even more so when he came home, he was hung up and beaten until midnight.
Brother Tiezhu's negative emotions flowed like a river. I don't even know why, but I've taught him a lesson to the point of doubting life.
Later on, when he found out the truth, he was dumbfounded. It was the fourth grade of primary school. At that time, the children were very simple-minded. He had never seen anyone play like that.
In Brother Tie Zhu's pure and innocent years, a black-hearted one sneaked in.
Everyone in the house called him Dad, Grandpa, and Grandpa. Qin Ze felt a bit of a headache. What was he supposed to call Grandpa?
Grandpa?
Lord Wang?
Lao Wang?
Actually, there was no need for him to shout, because the old man only glanced at him indifferently and then retracted his gaze, no longer paying attention to him.
Qin Ze thought to himself, Both father and son are like this. Wang Zijin's father ignored me, and Wang Zijin's grandfather also ignored me.
The nanny brought the dishes to the table, and the whole family sat at the long dining table, eating in silence, occasionally whispering to each other.
Qin Ze was like a mascot at the dining table, attracting the attention of the elders and juniors.
The old man's meal was different from others. It was bland, with little meat and fish. Wang Zijin occasionally picked up some meat and put it in the old man's bowl.
Wang Chengfu tried to hold it in but failed. "Zijin, your grandpa should eat less meat."
Wang Zijin said indifferently, "It's not like he won't eat less."
Wang Chengfu said angrily, "You've already eaten three times."
Wang Zijin's tone was still indifferent. "Three times is enough."
Wang Chengfu's mouth twitched, but there was nothing he could do.
The old man laughed. "Zijin, you're more promising than your father."
Wang Zijin smiled sweetly. "Yes. Otherwise, wouldn't I be worse with each generation?"
The old man laughed even louder. "That's true."
Wang Chengfu: "…"
Qin Ze thought to himself, If even the old man is like this, then what I said just now was not too much.
The old man said, "Now that you're back, don't go to Shanghai. Grandpa is old, and his days are numbered. You should stay at home and accompany grandpa."
Wang Zijin pouted. "Then I'll bring grandpa to Shanghai."
Wang Zijin's mother said angrily, "Nonsense."
"How is it nonsense? It's only right to support your parents." The old man seemed to be hinting at something. "It's also right to have children."
Mr. and Mrs. Wang lowered their heads and ate.
The old man's words implied that the two of them did not have a good relationship. For example, when Mrs. Wang abandoned her daughter for half a year. For example, Mr. Wang refused to have a son no matter what.
The old man patted the back of his granddaughter's hand and said kindly, "Grandpa only likes you in this generation. The others are not promising. Grandpa thinks that you shouldn't get married. Find a son-in-law who lives with your family. The Wang family is counting on you after your father."
Wang Zijin lowered her head and did not say anything.
Qin Ze swallowed his food and said seriously, "Old man, that won't do. I'm the only male in my family. The task of carrying on the Qin family's bloodline is on me. I can't be the son-in-law of the Wang family."
The air suddenly went silent.
The elders had strange expressions.
Wang Chengfu even looked at Qin Ze with a rare look of admiration.
He did not know if the other siblings understood his father's meaning, but he did. This sentence was directed at Qin Ze. If Qin Ze agreed, the Wang family would most likely accept him as their son-in-law.
Qin Ze understood, but he didn't agree.
The old man smiled at Qin Ze.
Among the younger generation, Xu Youwen understood but not the others. Wang Zining, on the other hand, had a whole new level of respect for Qin Ze. He dared to talk back to his grandfather. Indeed, he had guts. No wonder he could woo his cousin.
After dinner, Wang Zijin helped the old man upstairs to rest.
Wang Zining returned to his room to play games, Xu Youwen watched the news, and Yang Ping, Yang Xue, and Wang Ziran chatted.
The elders chatted in the living room on the second floor, deliberately avoiding the younger generation.
Not long after, Wang Zijin came downstairs and sat beside the isolated Qin Ze on the sofa.
"Did your grandfather sentence me to death?" Qin Ze asked.
"I don't know. How can I guess what grandfather is thinking?" Wang Zijin said faintly. "Actually, I hope you agree."
"Then I'll call you hubby and you'll call me wifey?" Qin Ze said unhappily.
Wang Zijin chuckled and leaned her head on his shoulder. "Rationally, I hope you agree. Emotionally, I don't want you to agree. I'm happier marrying into the Qin family than the Wang family."
Qin Ze felt a little ridiculous. He hadn't even tested Sister Ziwei's depth, and they were already talking about marriage?
On second thought, it was an opportunity. After meeting her parents, did it mean that Sister Ziwei's door would be open for him?
The door would be opened for him!
"Will this make things difficult for you?" Qin Ze asked.
"Yes, Mom and Dad will definitely cut ties with me. It's always like that on TV. I'll be all alone in the future." Wang Zijin pretended to be pitiful.
"It's okay. I'll steal an electric car to support you in the future." Qin Ze was full of manliness.
"Azé is so nice!" Wang Zijin said.
Wang Linghua was speechless.
Little Aunt, who was standing behind the two of them, accidentally overheard their conversation. She felt very upset.
'Are young people flirting like this nowadays?
'In my era, they only know how to write sentimental love poems.'
"Zijin, come upstairs. Your father wants to talk to you." Wang Linghua coughed.
.....
In the small living room on the second floor, her aunt, second uncle, and second aunt were all there. Her two uncles couldn't leave because they couldn't come. Her mother was also there.
Wang Chengfu wasn't there. He was in her father's room.
"Why did he want me here?" Wang Zijin didn't see her father, but she knew in her heart. How could she not know what the elders were thinking?
"Your boyfriend is too immature. I'm afraid your grandpa won't approve of you two," Wang Lingyan said.
"That child probably hasn't realized it yet. Zijin, you should talk to him," Wang Linghua said.
"He knows," Wang Zijin said.
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"Break up?"
Her two aunts and second aunt were all talking at once.
"Young and impetuous," Uncle Wang commented.
The elders didn't have any opinions before, but now they didn't think highly of Qin Ze.
However, their attitudes were different. Uncle Wang and aunt stood from the perspective of the elders and expressed their opinions. That was all.
Second aunt Wang Lingyan was different. Her husband was in the organization, and the Zhang family was in charge.
"Mom, what do you think of Azé?" Wang Zijin asked.
"Pretty good." Mother Wang smiled. "But I don't have the final say in your marriage. It depends on what your father and grandpa say."
All these years, Mother Wang had lived a carefree life in the Wang family. It felt like she had become a monk. Her long-term lack of security made her choose to ignore everything. The only thing she cared about was her daughter. But her daughter's surname was Wang. Her marriage was still decided by her husband and the pillar of the Wang family.
But Wang Zijin didn't agree. She felt that her parents' opinions could only be used as a reference. There was no reason for her to marry someone she didn't like just to cater to her parents.
Her parents weren't forcing her to marry. For example, her father once said that it didn't have to be Zhang Mingcheng. She could find someone of equal status, or a live-in son-in-law. In fact, Wang Zijin knew that it was her grandpa's idea to have a live-in son-in-law.
But now, it seemed that neither of them was possible.
"Grandpa and Dad don't have the final say. I still have to decide who I want to marry." Wang Zijin was still strong even in front of her elders.
"Is that Qin Ze that good?" Wang Lingyan asked gloomily.
"Yes, very good."
"What do you mean?" Second Aunt was actually on Second Aunt's side. It wasn't because of benefits, but because she was more conservative. She felt that having an equal status was the most important thing.
"Will Zhang Mingcheng wash my clothes? Will he cook for me every day? Will he drive me to and from work? Can he write songs? Can he play the piano? Can he make movies? Can he … can he talk? "Wang Zijin listed Qin Ze's strengths in one breath.
"Talking is a strength?" Second Aunt couldn't understand.
But after all, she was an experienced woman. After thinking for a while, she understood. Suddenly, her expression became strange.
Wang Zijin thought to herself, 'Did Second Aunt misunderstand? Is Second Uncle very good at talking?'
She looked at Second Uncle.
Second Uncle's mouth twitched.
"He already knew about your family background?" Wang Lingyan asked.
Wang Zijin nodded her head.
Wang Lingyan clapped her hands. "It's most likely because of our family's power."
The elders didn't rule out this idea. Just like how women liked rich men, men were saints. Who the hell would choose an ordinary woman when there was a woman from such a good family background who could save him half a lifetime of hard work?
Wang Zijin said with conviction, "Then why doesn't he like other people's power? Isn't it because he likes me?"
Wang Lingyan: "…"
Second Uncle: "…"
Second Aunt: "…"
She felt that … there was nothing wrong with it!
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