Chapter 5255: Urge
Editor: Henyee Translations
Staff Officer Du liked his younger daughter very much. He hadn’t interacted with his eldest daughter much. Although their father-daughter relationship was not bad, he was never as considerate with her as with his younger daughter.
He never urged his younger daughter to find a boyfriend and get married as soon as possible because he wanted to keep her by his side for a few more years. After all, after his daughter got married, the situation at home would change.
The Qin family was a wealthy family. In the past few generations, they were all powerful people. As for the Du family, they were poor farmers for the past few generations. It was only in his hands that they changed their status.
Even though he was the staff officer, he couldn’t put on airs in the Qin family.
"Why are you still so childish? You’re not young anymore. If you keep at it, you’ll become a nuisance." Staff Officer Du patted the back of his daughter’s hand and sighed. "I’ve been keeping you by my side for many years. Your sister’s child is already three years old."
Du Jiayi, who wanted to coax him, felt her heart drop. Her father was not joking.
"You and Qin Xiu have been together for a few years, right? In that case, let’s do it as soon as possible. We have to let the man take the initiative to mention the meeting of the parents. Remind Qin Xiu indirectly and let the Qin family set the date. Our family just needs to cooperate. It’s just a formality. There’s no need for too much etiquette."
Staff Officer Du, who had always thought that his daughter and Qin Xiu were in a relationship, made serious arrangements. In his eyes, Du Jiayi had specially retired from the military to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Qin Xiu. The Qin family would also ask their daughter to go over from time to time. It could be seen that the relationship between the two young people was very stable. The Qin family was probably quite satisfied with his daughter.
Now that she was old enough, she had to do what she needed to do.
Come to think of it, the two young people had been in a relationship for so long. Why had Qin Xiu never come to the Du residence?
No matter how busy he was with work, he could take one day to visit his future in-laws.
Why had he never been here before?
Staff Officer Du asked in a very serious tone. Du Jiayi panicked when she heard this. Her eyes flickered as she did not dare to look at Staff Officer Du.
Staff Officer Du noticed something amiss.
Frowning, Staff Officer Du asked in a low voice, "What’s the matter? Does he think our Du residence is too small and is not willing to come over?" Seeing that Du Jiayi did not even dare to look at him, Staff Officer Du’s expression darkened. He picked up the remote control and turned off the television, preparing to ask her properly.
Du Jiayi, who had a guilty conscience, did not dare to face him. Seeing this, she stood up hurriedly and pretended to be calm. "Dad, you’re thinking too much. Xiu really doesn’t have time. Otherwise, he would’ve come to visit you long ago." She pretended to look at her watch and exclaimed, "Ah, it’s already so late. Dad, go ahead and watch TV. I have to go out."
Staff Officer Du was capable of reaching his current position. He could easily see through Du Jiayi’s cover-up.
His expression turned even uglier than before. He shouted in a low voice, "Sit down! If you don’t explain everything today, you’re not allowed to go anywhere."
Staff Officer Du, who had always been kind to his younger daughter and rarely got angry, had a cold expression on his face. Du Jiayi’s calves trembled. She knew that her father was serious this time.
No, she couldn’t let him realize that something was wrong. If her father learned that something was wrong, she wouldn’t be able to meet Mrs. Qin anymore.
Du Jiayi, who had sat down, was so flustered that her fingers were trembling. Her mind was racing as she tried to think of a good way to resolve the current difficulties and coax the suspicious Staff Officer Du.