Chapter 6: Qin Fei'er
Whenever someone came to visit Qin Wunong, Chen Lubing would be taken away to wait in another place until the visit was over. However, this time when Qin Wunong's family came to visit again, Chen Lubing was left behind by Qin Wunong
At the beginning, Chen Lubing thought he had misheard; it turned out he had been overly joyful for nothing. After going around in circles, was it not to ask his daughter to marry him?
After bowing three times, Chen Lubing called out "godfather," then crawled forward, poured the tea, and respectfully presented it in front of Qin Wunong
Chen Lubing took a step back and, with a thud, knelt before Qin Wunong, respectfully bowing three times. The sound of his forehead striking the ground was distinctly audible to the Qin father and daughter.
This is the first time Chen Lubing meets Qin Feier. He discovers that although Qin Wunong does not look impressive, he has given birth to a daughter as beautiful as a flower.
Chen Lubing wanted to say that we will gradually understand these matters in the future, so you should focus on the important things to discuss; if you don't, I might just say them for you.
Whenever Chen Lubing was called away by Chen Tang, upon his return, Qin Wunong never inquired about where he had been, whom he had met, or what matters had been discussed, as if both sides were feigning ignorance, pretending not to acknowledge each other's existence
He had indeed been somewhat dissatisfied with Qin Wunong, considering that he had saved his life after all. Yet, he did not mention it at all, as if it had never happened. It turned out that the old man was holding back a significant move here.
Dad, I don't have any issues here, but you should also ask if they agree or not, right?" After saying this, Qin Fei'er looked at Chen Lubing
Based on Qin Wunong's age, he can also infer how old his daughter Qin Feier is this year, but this woman is like a fine Longjing tea, with a subtle flavor that becomes more enjoyable the more one savors it
Chen Lubing responded with a sound of acknowledgment, then nodded slightly, and took the opportunity to pour a cup of tea for Qin Feier across from him
Oh, and the books, then I will prepare the tea... Chen Lubing skillfully prepared the Kung Fu tea
However, the appearance of Qin Fei'er left Chen Lubing with no reason to refuse Qin Wunong's request, for only by becoming Qin Wunong's godson could he occasionally see Qin Fei'er and have a chance for himself. If he were to refuse Qin Wunong at this moment, it was highly likely that after his release from prison, he would completely sever ties with the Qin family, making it exceedingly difficult to approach Qin Fei'er again at that time
Can he still disagree? I don't think so..." After finishing his words, Qin Wunong turned his head to glance at Chen Lubing, who was sitting beside him
"This child, Fei'er, is very filial. It is my matters that have implicated her; otherwise, she could have developed even better..." Qin Wunong was neither anxious nor impatient, as if he wanted to clarify all the trivial matters of his family to Chen Lubing.
However, Chen Lubing still appeared very calm, as if the matters mentioned by Qin Wunong had nothing to do with him. The more it was at this moment, the more he needed to keep his composure; otherwise, he would become a subject of ridicule.
Xiao Chen, I have told you before that I have only one daughter in this life and no son. This is a regret, but there is nothing that can be done. At that time, I could only have one child
At this moment, Chen Lubing's mood became even more tense; he no longer dared to look at Qin Feier, who was sitting opposite him.
Chen Lubing did not understand what was wrong with Qin Wunong today
"I have already explained everything to you over the phone. At that time, you also mentioned wanting to meet him to express your gratitude. However, I felt that it was not the best time then. Now that I have mostly recovered, I invited you here today to discuss what I mentioned over the phone. What do you think?" Qin Wunong picked up his teacup and took a sip, asking.
At this moment, Qin Wunong and Qin Fei'er were both dumbfounded. He only intended for Chen Lubing to be his godson and had no intention of having him perform such a grand gesture. However, Chen Lubing was meticulous in his work and would never give the other party any opportunity to criticize. This was a principle he learned during his training at a five-star hotel: if you are to serve, you must serve thoroughly. If the service is not complete, all your efforts will go unnoticed by the other party
When Qin Wunong spoke of those grand principles, Chen Lubing did not take them to heart. However, when he mentioned Qi Hongyan and Sang Luoning, Chen Lubing finally realized the gap between himself and these individuals. Just as Qin Wunong said, if he did not become more cautious, even if he went out seeking revenge against them, the final outcome would either be losing his head or being imprisoned again
"Xiao Chen, come over and sit down, I have something to discuss with you..." Qin Wunong said, waving to Chen Lubing.
During this period of interaction with Qin Wunong, he once told Chen Lubing that if you want to achieve something in the future and establish yourself in society, the first thing you need to learn is to keep your mouth shut. It takes less than a year for a person to learn how to speak, but learning to keep quiet may take a lifetime. Some people never learn it in their entire lives and end up perishing because of their own words
Well then, Xiao Chen, this time I underwent a liver transplant. The doctor said my recovery is going very well, and this is all thanks to you. This is a life-saving grace. I have been observing you these days, and after much thought, I feel I need to give you an explanation
"Hey, what are you doing? We don't do this kind of thing here, get up quickly. You child, where did you learn this from?" Qin Wunong said as he hurried to pull Chen Lubing up, and at that moment, Qin Fei'er also quickly walked over and reached out her hand to Chen Lubing.
When Qin Feier sat in Chen Lubing's seat, an even more surprising event occurred for Chen Lubing
Surprisingly, when Qin Wunong's daughter walked in, she did not immediately greet her father, but instead scrutinized the young man standing beside her with great seriousness.
Can such good fortune really come to oneself? I am still serving my sentence, and although I donated half of my liver to this old man beside me, his return to me seems too great. Chen Lubing thought about what he should say later to politely decline, at least he shouldn't agree so quickly.
Chen Lubing is an utterly ordinary man, and under the enchanting gaze of Qin Feier's peach blossom eyes, he naturally cannot escape the common fate. Therefore, before Qin Wunong unveils the mystery, he has already been somewhat reckless in using his eyes to invade the presence of this captivating goddess before him
Upon hearing this, Chen Lubing silently gave a thumbs up to Qin Feier in his heart, thinking that it is indeed the younger generation who can come together on matters. This old man, after all, is getting on in years, speaking in a rambling manner without any focus, failing to mention what should be said, and saying what should not be said.
A head of wavy hair, eyebrows like the crescent moon, beautiful eyes filled with affection, a delicate and elegant nose, cheeks slightly flushed, lips like cherry blossoms exhaling a fragrant breath, an oval face that is exceedingly beautiful, skin as white as snow and as delicate as frost, a slender figure; such proportions truly captivate men, leaving them entranced.
"Come and sit down, you are quite busy with work. It will only take a few words, and then you can hurry back to your tasks," Qin Wunong said to his daughter.
Chen Lubing clenched his fists and placed them on his thighs upon hearing this. At that moment, he was truly very nervous, and all the carefully prepared words of refusal he had just thought of flew out of his mind.
When he couldn't sleep at night, Chen Lubing would repeatedly chew over the words spoken by Qin Wunong, and finally, he realized that perhaps he really should make some changes
As he looked at Qin Feier sitting opposite him, Chen Lubing's heart began to race violently. He felt as if his heart were an engine, initially running very smoothly, but now it seemed to be struggling up a steep incline. His heart was pumping blood at full speed, sustaining the functioning of his entire body.
Chen Lubing walked over to Qin Wunong with some confusion, and Qin Wunong pressed his hand down again, signaling him to sit beside him
Chen Lubing had long known that Qin Wunong's daughter was named Qin Feier, a name he would occasionally mention during their conversations.
Chen Lubing had not seen a woman for a long time. When this woman, exuding an air of maturity and the scent of high-end perfume, stood before him, Chen Lubing's heart began to race violently
Although Qin Wunong is indeed imprisoned in this facility, the treatment he receives is absolutely worlds apart from that of other inmates. Furthermore, Chen Lubing has been assigned to take care of his daily needs, which certainly brings him some benefits.
Xiao Chen, to be honest, I initially disagreed. However, my father said that you are an exceptional person, and the fact that you are willing to perform a liver transplant for him is something that very few people would agree to in society. Even if someone agrees, it would likely require a significant amount of money. Money is not an issue for me, but finding a suitable donor, especially to perform the surgery in such a short time, is indeed quite challenging. You have been by his side taking care of him, and at a critical moment, you were able to lend a helping hand to our family. I truly appreciate this friendship. Therefore, when my father expressed his desire to recognize you as his godson, I did not strongly oppose it. I just felt that he might be acting a bit hastily and had not consulted you before calling me over.
"Today is the day my daughter is coming to see me, so you need not leave," said Qin Wunong
Chen Lubing thought to himself, can you stop the nonsense? A son-in-law is half a son, just say what needs to be said quickly, if you don't hurry up, I'm going to be anxious to death. Rest assured, I have already figured out how to take care of you in your old age.
"I just mentioned that my greatest regret in this life is not having a son. I also have some understanding of your situation and family circumstances, so I would like to adopt you as my godson. Are you willing?" After Qin Wunong finished speaking, he fixed his gaze on Chen Lubing, waiting for his response
He was waiting for Qin Wunong to unveil the final mystery. The moment he laid eyes on Qin Fei'er, he felt that this woman was truly a rare gem among mortals, with a pair of peach blossom eyes capable of captivating all.
When footsteps sounded outside the door, Chen Lubing unconsciously stood up, for he understood that Qin Wunong's daughter might have arrived. Thus, he stood at the door and timely opened it.
However, he soon realized that a woman as beautiful as Qin Fei'er was beyond his reach. Even if he donated half of his liver to save her father, it was merely a fleeting sentiment. If he wished to be with a woman like Qin Fei'er for the long term, he needed to possess some abilities of his own; otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible. Even if he succeeded temporarily, she would eventually betray him. Coming to this understanding, Chen Lubing suddenly felt much less distressed.
"Sister, you don't need to say anything. Rest assured, I will take good care of my godfather..." Before Qin Fei'er could finish her sentence, Chen Lubing stood up, and to the surprise of both of them, he made a gesture that even Qin Wunong would not have asked him to do.
At first, Chen Lubing was completely bewildered, but through the back-and-forth dialogue between the two, he seemed to grasp something important.
Although Qin Fei'er spoke with exceptional eloquence and emotion, Chen Lubing was utterly disappointed. Just moments ago, he was at the peak of excitement, but now he has fallen into the depths of despair
And when he inadvertently glanced at Qin Fei'er sitting opposite him, he found that she was also looking at him with a seemingly smiling expression.
When other inmates' family members come to visit them, they communicate through a microphone at the visiting window. However, Qin Wunong is different; when his family comes to visit, they are taken to the room where Qin Wunong resides
Dad, let's talk about these matters later; you should first discuss today's issues. I still have to return for a meeting shortly," Qin Fei'er said with a smile
"Please, come in..." Chen Lubing said with a slight stutter