Chapter 489 We Don't Welcome You to Our Family

Chapter 489 We Don't Welcome You to Our Family

Jiang An didn't say a word.

Even after all these years, her two brothers are still the same as before, resorting to any means to achieve their goals.

"Thank you for your help yesterday," Qin Mo said, expressing his gratitude.

Jiang An asked him, "What do you think about this?"

"Take good care of Grandpa's emotions and health to prevent the same thing from happening again," Qin Mo said, taking all these things into consideration. "As for the past, if Grandpa doesn't want to pursue it, let's leave it for now."

Jiang An looked into his eyes: "For your grandfather, or for your father?"

Qin Mo answered frankly: "Grandpa."

He sensed something was wrong, just like Jiang Ruan, and his grandfather also told him not to investigate.

He didn't want this matter to become public knowledge, he didn't want internal strife within the Qin family, and he certainly didn't want to turn what was merely speculation into reality in front of him.

After all, his father and the others hadn't said anything explicitly, and they didn't have any concrete evidence; everything was just speculation.

If he actually told the truth, it would be another blow to his grandfather.

After all, speculation and facts are two different things.

Jiang An hummed in agreement and said nothing more.

The old man himself didn't want to pursue the matter too much, so she, as the daughter who had been kicked out of the Qin family, wouldn't put in too much effort either. At most, she would keep a close eye on things, just as Qin Mo had said, to prevent such a thing from happening to her.

“He’s playing chess with Li Zhishen in the backyard.” After finishing their business, Jiang An changed the subject, “He’s been talking about you a lot lately, so he should be happy to know you’re back.”

Qin Mo nodded slightly: "I'll go find him."

Jiang An hummed in agreement.

Qin Mo stood up, thinking about what had happened in Jingzhou. His gaze fell on Jiang Ruan, and his face showed a hint of hesitation.

Jiang Ruan noticed: "What's wrong?"

"Are you busy?" Qin Mo asked. "If you're not busy, could you please take me there? I didn't bring Lin Tan back, which might make him angry. If you're there, he'll be able to control himself a little."

Jiang Ruan paused for a moment, then quickly responded, "Okay."

The two left together and went to the backyard.

No one spoke when they went out; the only sound was their footsteps.

One minute later.

Qin Mo took the initiative to speak: "Thank you for Lin Tan's matter."

Jiang Ruan: "Hmm?"

Why should I thank her?

"It was because of that phone call that Huo Zhizhou agreed to help me," Qin Mo said directly. "Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have needed much more time and effort to help Lin Tan out of her predicament."

“With your abilities, it’s only a matter of time before you get his help,” Jiang Ruan said truthfully.

Qin Moyuan was not as formal and rigid as he was when he was with her.

If it really came down to negotiations, he was about the same as Huo Sinian.

However, in a purely profit-driven negotiation, given Huo Zhizhou's personality, he would most likely try to squeeze a hefty sum out of them.

"How is Lin Tan now?" she asked.

"She's temporarily out of Huo Sinian's control." Qin Mo's expression turned serious as he spoke about the topic. "But to truly be free, we still need to deal with some hidden dangers. I've sent her abroad for a few months, and I'll bring her back once I've settled everything."

"That's good too." Jiang Ruan nodded. "She's been living too repressively around Huo Sinian. Going out to relax will be good for her mood."

Qin Mo said, "The main reason is that she wants to explain things clearly to her sister. She doesn't want her sister to find out about her through Huo Sinian someday in the future."

"What's Huo Sinian's reaction right now?" Jiang Ruan asked.

"He didn't react much." Qin Mo had been somewhat worried about this matter. "Except for a moment when he showed his emotions after learning that Lin Tan had left, he remained very stable."

Jiang Ruan's feelings were somewhat complicated.

Huo Zhizhou kept reminding her to have less contact with Huo Sinian, fearing that she would be taken advantage of.

The fact that he could remain so calm after Lin Tan left shows how strong his heart truly is. I wonder if he doesn't care whether Lin Tan stays or leaves, or if he's up to something bad again.

"Jiang Ruan," Qin Mo called to her.

Jiang Ruan snapped out of her thoughts: "Hmm?"

Qin Mo thought about what he had promised Huo Zhizhou in Jingzhou, and after much consideration, he finally asked, "Are you free tonight?"

"Yes." Jiang Ruan didn't think much of it. "What's wrong?"

"Would it be convenient for us to have a meal together?" Qin Mo didn't hide anything from him.

Jiang Ruan: "Convenient."

Qin Mo remained silent for a moment before truthfully replying, "Huo Zhizhou is also here."

Jiang Ruan nodded: "It's alright."

She can now take Huo Zhizhou in stride, and his presence has little impact on her.

"Thank you," Qin Mo said sincerely.

On the way back, he kept thinking about how he could appease Huo Zhizhou if Jiang Ruan was bothered by his presence and refused to eat.

The situation was urgent, and he couldn't worry about anything else for Lin Tan's sake.

As the two chatted, they arrived at the backyard.

Seeing someone accompanying Qin Mo, Old Master Qin was somewhat surprised. Before any joy could well up in his heart, he realized that the person next to him was Jiang Ruan, not Lin Tan.

In a short time.

Words cannot express my feelings.

"Qin Mo is here." Li Zhishen put down the chess piece. "Come and play a game with your grandfather. He's been losing all morning and he's too tired to come."

Old Master Qin: "?"

Grandpa Qin retorted, "Whoever lost all morning, each won two games. How could they have lost all morning!"

"Didn't you want to ask about Lin Tan?" Li Zhishen said in a voice only the two of them could hear. "If you let Qin Mo know that you're in a bad mood, he'll think carefully before he speaks later."

Old Master Qin's mind raced.

That makes some sense.

"You come and keep him company." Li Zhishen stood up and looked at Qin Mo.

Qin Mo greeted him politely and then sat down.

Looking at the chessboard where his grandfather was in a very difficult position to lose, Qin Mo glanced at Li Zhishen.

Was this really not intentional?

In this kind of situation, if he can't win, it's because he's giving away points too obviously.

Li Zhishen pretended not to see his confusion and turned to Jiang Ruan: "Ruan Ruan, let's go, ignore them."

Jiang Ruan hummed in agreement.

She came out with Qin Mo mainly to find out about Lin Tan's situation. Qin Mo didn't mention it inside, most likely because he didn't want his elders to know too much about their still-undefined relationship.

As for Qin Mo...

Aside from when the old man was sick, he was as cold as ice, and he spoke without any restraint: "Are you still going to play this game?"

Old Master Qin: "Why wouldn't I play? Do you think I'd lose to you?"

Qin Mo: "You know very well that we are destined to lose."

Old Master Qin sneered, "Did you bring your granddaughter-in-law back?"

Qin Mo: "I don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend."

Old Master Qin: "You've already helped them solve their problem, but you still haven't caught up with them?"

Qin Mo said coldly, "You've been living in your aunt's house, but haven't you heard her call you 'Dad' even once?"

Old Master Qin: "..."

Old Master Qin was speechless after being rebuked.

How could he think that Qin Mo would speak with deep thought?

This guy has had this bad temper since he was a child.

"Whose turn is it?" Qin Mo asked.

"What do you think?" Old Master Qin said irritably.

Qin Mo was unsure of how far things had progressed between them, but adhering to the principles of politeness and yielding, he naturally said, "Please go."

"It's your turn." Old Master Qin pushed the chessboard aside, stood up with his cane, and snorted coldly, "This is my daughter's house, and we don't welcome you."