Chapter 681 - Chu Xuanyues Prevarication (1/2)

“Oh! Then I’ll apologize to him in person if there’s a chance in the future,” Qi Guofan said. “Niece Xuanyue, I have a second thing. Since the two children are already together, their relationship is definite. I want to propose marriage face to face and get it settled for the two children. What do you think?”

Hearing his words, Qin Haodong immediately understood what he meant. As expected, every one of these family masters was extremely cunning, and Qi Guofan was no exception.

It was obvious that the Qi family wanted him to work for them through this marriage. Even if he didn’t do anything, they could also count on the marriage to raise their social status in the capital. After all, not every big family dared to provoke the family who possessed five supreme power masters of the ninth level.

If the matter that Qi Waner was forced to get engaged to the Zhao family hadn’t happened, it wouldn’t have been a big deal for him to help the Qi family. But after this matter, he was extremely disgusted with the Qi family.

If it weren’t for his strong strength, Qi Waner would have been forced to marry Zhao Hongkun at this time. He didn’t want to let such a big family that only valued interests without regard for family ties take advantage of him at all.

However, since he took Qi Waner in front of the crowd, and now was with her in public, it was reasonable to ask them to get engaged. It was really hard for him to refuse. Qin Haodong wondered how his mother would deal with it.

In the living room, Qi Guofan continued, “Although I’m old-fashioned, I’m not stubborn. I understand the behavior of young people nowadays. It’s nothing even if they live together before marriage.

“But we are big influential families. It’s not good for the two children to live together in such an unclear way. If they get engaged, they can be together in a justified way.”

Chu Xuanyue replied, “Family Master Qi, what you said makes sense. I think so.”

Qi Guofan was delighted and asked hurriedly, “Niece Xuanyue, do you have any objections to this marriage?”

“Wan’er is a good girl, and I like her very much. How can I have any objections?” Just when Qi Guofan thought that Chu Xuanyue was going to agree, she changed the topic. “Family Master Qi, it’s just that the children’s engagement is a big deal, and I’m just a woman. I can’t make any decision for my son directly.

Well, I have to decide when his father comes back. As long as Zongheng gets home, I will immediately tell him about this matter. Then we will get them engaged in a dignified manner.”

“I…”

Qi Guofan almost spat out blood. Qin Zongheng had disappeared for more than 20 years. Although there was news of his return a few days ago, nothing happened after that. No one knew when he would get home.

“Niece Xuanyue, you see, this is just an engagement. I think you can make the decision on your own. You don’t have to wait for him to come back, do you?”

Chu Xuanyue shook her head and answered, “Family Master Qi, you just said that we are all big influential families. Men have to be in charge of everything. As for the engagement which is a big deal, we must follow the rules of our family and wait for his father to come back.”

Qi Guofan had only heard that Chu Xuanyue was extremely sophisticated in handling matters. He finally experienced it in person today.

Of course, he was not willing to give up. His face darkened as he uttered, “Niece Xuanyue, since that’s the case, I don’t think it’s proper for Wan’er to live in your house. After all, there’s no reason for her to do it.

Well, I’ll take her back first. When Zongheng comes back, we can get them engaged. It’s not too late for Wan’er to come over then.”

Chu Xuanyue sneered in her heart. “This old fox is using Qi Waner to force me.”

She was not anxious or annoyed, but smiled and said, “Family Master Qi, I think what you said makes sense. But now Wan’er and Haodong have gone out, and I don’t know when they will come back. They may come back today, or more than 10 days later.

“If you’re free, just wait here. When Wan’er comes back, you can take her back immediately.”

This time, Qi Guofan was completely dumbfounded. He was fooled by Chu Xuanyue’s prevarication, but he couldn’t fight back.

Qi Waner was a member of the Qi family, but unfortunately, her heart wasn’t in the Qi family now but was on Chu Xuanyue’s son, which made him have nowhere to use his power.

He smiled awkwardly and said, “Well, that’s it for the time being. When Haodong comes back, apologize to him for me and tell Wan’er that the door of the Qi family is always open to her. Going back to the Qi family with Haodong is welcomed.”

Chu Xuanyue responded happily, “Family Master Qi, don’t worry. I can do such a small thing.”

It would be useless for Qi Guofan to stay any longer, so he left the Tang Sect with his people.

As soon as he left, Qin Haodong came over from the side and gave Chu Xuanyue a hug, chuckling. “Mom, you did a good job. I guess Wan’er’s grandfather must be pissed off, but he couldn’t say anything.”

“Of course, who do you think your mother is?” At this point, Chu Xuanyue’s face suddenly darkened and she said bitterly, “I’m wondering where your father is now. Why hasn’t he come back yet?

“You’re going to get married, but we haven’t heard anything from him these days. Now we’re reunited, but he hasn’t come home yet.”

“Mom, don’t worry. I think that after the news of my return gets out, Dad will be back soon.”

Qin Haodong said that, but he wasn’t sure at all.

According to the news sent by the Deep Web, Qin Zongheng was either dead or hiding in some mountain forests. The odds of him knowing that his son was still alive were slim.

While the mother and son were talking, the security guard at the door ran in again. There were too many people coming to visit today, which made him very busy.

“Boss, someone from the Chu family wants to visit you.”

Upon hearing the news, the mother and son exchanged glances. Chu Xuanyue’s expression instantly changed. She was no longer as calm as she had been when she dealt with Qi Guofan.

Although she had already guessed that the Chu family would send someone to visit her, she was still a little uneasy when they came. It had been more than 20 years. Although they all had lived in the capital, she had no contact with the Chu family. Today, they would finally meet again.

“Who is it?” Qin Haodong asked the security guard.