Chapter 1687: A Fortuitous Encounter
"That’s also good. Making a separate event out of it really adds to the grandeur," An Hao said.
"I’m just eager for them to get married sooner," Qin Jian said with a wide grin.
"It’s rare to hear. I thought you had no interest in anything other than your military duties and your wife," Zhang Yun couldn’t help teasing her own son.
Qin Jian chuckled awkwardly: "I’m actually quite impatient to hear Yan Ye’s child call me ’cousin’!"
An Hao: "..."
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In the blink of an eye, it was Madam Xiao’s birthday.
An Hao went early to the mall to pick out a gift for the elderly lady.
The old lady was wealthy and lacked for nothing.
An Hao had a hard time choosing what to buy.
After much thought, she noticed that the old lady’s cane seemed a bit too old.
So she decided to buy a new cane for the elderly lady.
With the gift ready, at mid-morning, Zhang Yun called a car to take them to the Nanguofeng Hotel.
It was the first day of business and, unexpectedly, a good number of people came to celebrate.
There were also many friends dining at the restaurant.
Previously, Nanguofeng had been through a rough patch, but now, within a short two months, it had reopened.
An Hao couldn’t help but admire Lin Qiushu’s excellent handling of public relations.
As they entered the hotel, Lin Qiushu was busy exchanging pleasantries with business acquaintances.
Seeing Zhang Yun and An Hao coming in with children, she quickly came over to welcome them.
"Auntie, sister-in-law, how come it’s just the two of you?" she asked.
"Qin Jian will be here soon, but your Uncle might not make it," Zhang Yun replied.
"Okay, I know Uncle is busy. The old lady and my mom are upstairs; you should go up," she said.
"Alright."
As An Hao and Zhang Yun were about to go upstairs, they inadvertently caught sight of the people who were just walking in from the entrance.
It was Guan Qing and her husband Hen Zhiyuan, accompanied by Hou Zicheng.
Just as their eyes met, Guan Qing and Hen Zhiyuan quickly diverted their gaze, avoiding eye contact with An Hao.
The corners of An Hao’s lips lifted slightly, noting that Guan Qing no longer carried that air of arrogance. If she had known how things would turn out, why act that way in the first place?
Turning around, An Hao headed upstairs.
At that moment, Qin Jian entered from outside and called out, "An Hao!"
Turning her head, An Hao saw Qin Jian in full military dress, making his way through the crowd, exceptionally striking and conspicuous.
Hearing the voice, Hen Zhiyuan took Guan Qing’s hand and quickly found a secluded corner to sit down.
He could no longer face Qin Jian; it was better to avoid him.
"You arrived quite quickly? I thought you wouldn’t be here until lunchtime!" An Hao was surprised.
"The meeting ended early today, so I came over sooner," he replied.
"Cousin, sister-in-law, please go upstairs and rest," Lin Qiushu invited them.
That’s when Mr. Hou approached with a bow and said loudly, "Congratulations to Manager Lin for the prosperous opening! My congratulations!"
Then, he took out a gift box from his pocket and presented it to Lin Qiushu.
"You’re very thoughtful, Mr. Hou. Since you’ve come, all meals are on the house today," Lin Qiushu said with a slight smile.
"Thank you very much," Mr. Hou replied with a laugh, glancing at Qin Jian with interest.
His eyes briefly scanned the insignia on Qin Jian’s shoulders, inwardly noting ’Lieutenant Colonel!’
Since he was An Hao’s husband, that would be the same rank as Zhiyuan’s commanding officer.
With a smirk, Mr. Hou cheerfully said to An Hao, "Your husband really is a fine figure of a man, a true gentleman!"