Chronicle of the 70s

Mr. Qin didn’t witness the entire incident, but listening to his grandsons, he could guess his granddaughter must have said something unpleasant that upset the younger grandson. He coldly said, "Alright, since an apology has been made, let’s leave it at that. Qin Miao, you should also be careful, don’t always speak harshly!"

Qin Miao was surprised that the matter was dismissed so lightly. Dissatisfied, she exclaimed, "Grandpa, are you just going to let Big Cousin off just like that? You don’t know he’s going to marry that country girl!"

Everyone was shocked by this statement. Mr. Qin’s voice came first: "Qin Xi, is this true?"

Qin Xi replied in a clear and cold voice, now with a hint of a smile, "Yes, I was just about to discuss this matter with Grandpa. I didn’t expect Cousin to be so keen on eavesdropping on other people’s conversations. It seems like Uncle often teaches you this!"

On the first day back, he and his father talked about this in the kitchen and didn’t expect someone to eavesdrop. But perhaps it was better to clear the air, even if the approach wasn’t ideal.

Mr. Qin’s eyes widened in disbelief, "What did you say? You’re discussing with me about marrying a country girl?"

Qin Xi lazily said, "What country girl, Grandpa? How could you just believe whatever Cousin says? Xiangxiang’s grandfather is Li Huai Ren; I believe you should know him."

Li Huai Ren! The newspaper in Mr. Qin’s hands uncontrollably fell to the floor, and he muttered, "How could it be him? Ever since then, just thinking about that man makes him shudder with fear, his hands trembling involuntarily."

Qin Miao didn’t understand why her grandfather would react like this. She feared the worst and screamed, "What granddaughter? She’s a country girl adopted by Li Huai Ren’s family, a born-and-bred country person, even if her household registration is in the city!"