Chapter 873 Heart-to-Heart Talk

Chapter 873 Heart-to-Heart Talk

"Grandpa," Qin Mo greeted him first.

"Mr. Qin," Lin Tan greeted politely.

"Come, sit down." Old Master Qin's usually serious and rigid face softened a bit at this moment, and he asked Lin Tan, "Have you come for breakfast so early? If not, I'll have the kitchen prepare some."

Lin Tan: "I ate it."

Grandpa Qin: "You really ate it?"

Qin Mo: "We ate together."

A knowing glint flashed in Old Master Qin's eyes.

"Grandpa," Qin Mo called out to him.

Old Master Qin: "Hmm?"

Qin Mo sat down and cut straight to the point: "Do you still stand by what you said last time?"

Old Master Qin: "What did you say?"

"If Mom doesn't agree to my relationship with Lin Tan, could you talk to her for us?" Qin Mo asked.

If he were to negotiate on his own, he knew the failure rate would be 100%.

All he could do was ignore what they thought and protect Lin Tan.

But if Grandpa speaks to her, Mom might listen more.

"Of course it counts," Old Master Qin replied, glancing at the two of them. "So, you two are together?"

Qin Mo: "Yes."

Lin Tan: Not yet.

The two spoke in unison.

Old Master Qin looked puzzled.

What's going on?

"I'll get our marriage certificate once this matter is resolved." Qin Mo, unusually, didn't visit her as usual and made the decision directly. "Even if it's not resolved, we'll still get the certificate."

Old Master Qin turned his gaze to Lin Tan.

The latter remained silent.

"Lin Tan," Old Master Qin asked, seeking her opinion, "what do you think?"

"May I speak with you alone for a while?" Lin Tan asked.

Qin Mo paused.

His intuition told him that what Lin Tan was going to talk to his grandfather about wouldn't be anything good.

She even felt that if she tried to talk to her grandfather, he would stop her.

Grandpa Qin took in his reaction and agreed to Lin Tan's request: "Qin Mo, go inside and say hello to your aunt, and chat about everyday things."

"Grandpa..." Qin Mo hesitated.

"Go quickly." Old Master Qin's face became even more serious. "You didn't go in last time you came. What kind of behavior is that?"

Qin Mo glanced at Lin Tan, but Lin Tan just sat there without responding.

A little while later.

Qin Mo still stood up.

As he was leaving, he told Grandpa Qin, "Whatever you talk about, I'll make a decision when I get back."

"You're so long-winded," Old Master Qin said to him. "Go quickly."

Qin Mo is gone.

But I felt a dull and oppressive feeling in my heart.

He thought about many things, but he never expected that Lin Tan would put the opportunity on his grandfather.

"The brat's gone. Say whatever you want to say." Old Master Qin was quite kind to Lin Tan, after all, he had supported Qin Mo being with her from the beginning.

Lin Tan hesitated for a moment, then finally asked, "What do you think of me being with Qin Mo?"

"They're a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman," Old Master Qin said honestly.

Lin Tan: "I'm practically an orphan."

Old Master Qin: "I've heard about it."

Lin Tan: "I am not very suitable to be the wife of the Qin family head."

She spoke directly, wanting to convey her thoughts to the old man as quickly as possible. Qin Mo wouldn't be away for long; being too tactful would only waste time.

Let's wait until he gets back; he won't just sit idly by and wait to die.

“If it were before, I certainly wouldn’t have let Qin Mo be with you.” Old Master Qin wasn’t surprised. Instead, he chatted with her kindly, “People without a family background are indeed not suitable to be the mistress of the family.”

Lin Tan remained silent.

To be continued.

“But I’ve figured it out now.” Old Master Qin looked at her without trying to exert pressure. “Compared to family background, who Qin Mo likes is more important.”

“Your previous idea was correct.” Lin Tan tried to start from this point. “If it were a small family, it wouldn’t matter if we were not of equal social standing, but the Qin family is a wealthy and powerful family, and it is not suitable for an orphan like me.”

"You want me to stop you two from being together?" Old Master Qin was so smart that he saw through her intentions at a glance.

Lin Tan: "You could say that."

Old Master Qin: "You hate Qin Mo?"

Lin Tan: "I don't dislike it."

Old Master Qin: "Did he cause you trouble?"

Lin Tan: "No."

Old Master Qin: "So you're afraid his mother will have a problem with you?"

Lin Tan: "This is only a very small reason."

Old Master Qin immediately realized that Huo Zhizhou had a really good eye for people.

He actually guessed it right.

"I want to tell you something." Lin Tan thought about what Old Master Qin had done in the past and the old man's mentality of protecting his heir, and decided to tell him about Huo Sinian's potential danger. "After you hear it, you will understand why we are not suitable."

Old Master Qin: "Go on."

Lin Tan recounted Qin Mo's confrontation with Huo Sinian, the recent car accident, Huo Sinian's threats, and so on.

I've told you everything.

She couldn't guarantee anything else.

No head of the household wants to see his child act impulsively out of emotion, much less put himself in danger for a woman.

“If Qin Mo continues to be with me, Huo Sinian will take action.” Lin Tan said directly, “Every time he takes action, my heart will waver, and I will wonder if it was a mistake to be with Qin Mo. At that time, my relationship with him will never be stable.”

Old Master Qin just looked at her, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions.

“You can see the situation clearly, you should know that Qin Mo staying with me is the worst possible strategy.” Lin Tan was acting entirely out of the interests of the Qin family. “Separating from me and choosing a suitable young lady from a prominent family is the best option.”

"Quite the opposite." A hint of satisfaction flashed in Old Master Qin's eyes.

Lin Tan paused.

With a kind expression, Old Master Qin said, "Your best course of action is to be with Qin Mo."

Lin Tan was stunned.

I didn't expect this.

"For the Qin family, it is an honor to have a matriarch who is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for the stability of the Qin family." The old master Qin saw things clearly. "For Qin Mo, it is his blessing that you would rather bear the infamy than let him be in trouble."

“But…” Lin Tan wanted to say more.

“I understand what you just said,” said Old Master Qin. “But it is more precious than your feelings for Qin Mo. With you here, Qin Mo will manage the Qin family steadily and will also protect your relationship.”

"I might not have explained myself clearly just now." Lin Tan thought that she had misspoke.

"You've explained it very clearly." Old Master Qin was increasingly satisfied with her. "You're a good girl in every way, but there's one thing I'd like to correct for you."

Lin Tan looked at him.

As if speaking to his own child, Old Master Qin said, "You must learn to trust the people you like. Although Huo Sinian is powerful, Qin Mo is also the pride of our Qin family."

Lin Tan was taken aback.

"I know you're just worried," Old Master Qin said gently. "But Qin Mo's ability to serve as the group's president and the family head isn't because I'm biased, but because he's capable enough."

"I know." She had always known that Qin Mo was capable.

"The only thing that can separate you is yourselves," said Grandpa Qin. "Don't be influenced by external forces. There's a saying: 'When husband and wife are of one mind, their strength can break metal.'"