Butâ¦
Because of Old Master Hanâs question, the room fell silent for a moment.
Hua Wuyan did not dare to say anything.
Qin Shu was silent.
Old Hanâs sharp eyes swept across the room and his gaze swept over Hua Wuyan. He had grown up with Han Xiao since young and they had a very good relationship. He knew that.
He only paused for a moment before moving his gaze away and landing his gaze on the woman beside Han Xiao.
He saw an unfamiliar face and very old-fashioned glasses. It was very low-class and distasteful.
Old Master Hanâs sharp eyes narrowed slightly. He glanced at Han Xiao and asked, âIs she your guest?â
Han Xiao glanced at Qin Shu beside him and nodded. âYes, sheâs a friend I met in the imperial capital. Her name is Qin Shu.â
Old Master Han glanced at Qin Shu a few times before shifting his gaze to Han Xiao. âDidnât you always say that you wonât marry except for that woman? Since Iâve come to Qi Hua, why canât I meet her?â
Faced with Old Master Hanâs pressure, Han Xiao said, âI donât intend to marry her.â
Old Master Han heard Han Xiaoâs words, that was that he didnât want to show her.
Even though Old Master Han had experienced countless storms, he was still angered by his grandsonâs attitude.
âAre you trying to fool me?â
Han Xiaoâs expression was calm. âIâm not fooling you, grandfather. Rong Yan and I are not suitable.â
Old Master Hanâs heart ached from his grandsonâs anger. He wanted to comfort himself, his own grandson, his own grandson, his own grandson! ! ! !
âSince you donât think Rong Yan is suitable, and you donât intend to let that woman come to see me, then Iâll give you three choices.â
Han Xiao raised his head and looked at Grandfather Han. He saw the determination in Grandfather Hanâs eyes and had a bad feeling.
Grandfather Han said in a low voice, âThe daughter of the Yue family, the daughter of the Huo family, and the daughter of the Fan family, choose one yourself.â
Han Xiao had not finished thinking when he heard Grandfather Hanâs urging words. He was somewhat helpless.
âI donât choose any.â The tone of his reply was very firm and certain.
Old Master Han was a little angry. âYou have to choose one this time. Give me an answer tomorrow, or Iâll choose for you.â
Qin Shu didnât understand why Old Master Han was in such a hurry to get Han Xiao engaged and then get married.
She couldnât help but say, âGrandpa Han, why are you forcing Han Xiao? Canât you see that heâs not willing at all?â
Then, she lowered her voice again, âGrandpa Han has experienced great storms and waves, so what he has seen and heard must be many compared to us juniors. Marriage is not a childrenâs game, and it is not a matter of one person, but rather a matter of two peopleâs lifetime, and we can not make a hasty decision.â
As soon as Qin Shu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room that was originally filled with depression became a little tense.
Hua Wuyan turned his head and looked at Qin Shu in surprise.
Han Xiao also looked at Qin Shu. In his calm eyes, a brief flash of surprise surfaced.
Hearing this, Old Master Han looked at Qin Shu again and couldnât help but size her up a few more times.
Compared to before, he took a rough look.
This time, Old Master Han realized that this seemingly ordinary woman had some guts.
âYou want to say marriage autonomy?â Old Master Han laughed. âIf he can find a granddaughter-in-law that suits my heart in a short period of time, I will let him have marriage autonomy.â
Qin Shu was stunned. Grandfather Han was clearly making things difficult for her.
Han Xiao pursed his lips and spoke. âGrandfather, in my current condition, I will not marry anyone.â
âI gave you more than seven years and indulged you for seven years. This time, I will not indulge you again.â
Grandfather Han did not want to say anything more. This time, he was determined to make this grandson harden his heart. He did not want to wait for another seven years. He could not wait that long either.
After saying this, Old Master Han turned around and left.
Even with Old Master Hanâs departure, the pressure in the room couldnât be alleviated for a while.
Han Xiao pursed his lips and was silent.
Hua Wuyan looked at Han Xiao helplessly. In these seven years, Old Master Han had indeed never cared about Brother Han and allowed him to move freely outside.
But now, Old Master Han could tell with one look that it was for real.
Qin Shuâs gaze wandered on Han Xiao and finally landed on his leg. Her expression was a little complicated.
After a long silence, Han Xiao suddenly said, âYou guys go back. Donât come over for the next two days.â
Hua Wuyan looked at him worriedly. âBrother Han, what do you plan to do?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Han Xiao said, âI have my own ways.â
In the end, Hua Wuyan brought Qin Shu out of the Han Manor.
On the way.
âThe old master is serious this time. Brother Han, heâ¦â
Hua Wuyan turned his head to look at Qin Shu, wanting to say something but stopping.
Sensing Hua Wuyanâs gaze, she looked over in confusion.
Hua Wuyan sighed helplessly. âWho can convince Brother Han to marry a woman he doesnât like? If it were in the past, he wouldnât be willing. Now that his legs are inconvenienced, he even more wouldnât be willing.â
Qin Shu was silent.
Back at the Hua Manor, Hua Wuyan had just sent Qin Shu to Hua Chao courtyard when he received a call from Grandfather Han.
Seeing the caller ID, he had a bad premonition.
After picking up the callâ¦
He asked, âGrandfather Han, why are you calling me?â
Grandfather Han chuckled. âI have something to ask you. Come over.â
âUnderstood, Grandfather Han.â
Hua Wuyan put away his phone and sighed. He turned to look at Qin Shu and instructed, âThe doctor will come over later. Ask him to take a look at you, Iâll go out for a while.â
Qin Shu glanced at Hua Wuyan but did not reply.
Hua Wuyan turned around and left after he finished speaking.
Qin Shu retracted her gaze and also turned around to walk into her room.
Qin Shu had just rested for a while when someone knocked on the door.
When she opened the door, she saw the maid outside.
The maid lowered her eyes and nodded. âMiss Qin, the doctor is here. Young master said that he would like him to take a look at you.â
Recalling Hua Wuyanâs instructions before he left, Qin Shu said, âThereâs no need for that. Let him go back.â
The maid was a little troubled. âMiss Qin, you havenât eaten much recently. If you feel unwell, let the doctor take a look at you.â
âIâm really fine. Let him go back. If Hua Wuyan asks, just say that I donât like to let strangers treat me.â
If Gu Yan were here, Qin Shu would definitely let him take a look. Her appetite had not been very good recently.
The maid hesitated for a moment, but still nodded and turned to leave.
After the maid left, Qin Shu walked into the room and sat down on the Imperial Consortâs chair. Then, she laid down and felt a little drowsy.
Just as she felt sleepy, there was a knock on the door again.
âKnock, Knockâ¦â
She stood up and opened the door. Standing outside the door was still the maid who was taking care of her daily life.
âMiss Qin, these are the oranges that I just bought, itâs a little sour. Young master said that you like to eat it, so he specially prepared it,â The maid said gently.
Seeing the oranges, Qin Shuâs eyes lit up. âThank you. Bring it in.â
The maid brought a plate of oranges in and placed it on the table.
Qin Shu followed her in. Her gaze fell on the maid as she thought of the cat fur and paw prints in the room.
The maid had always been in charge of the sanitary chores in Hua Chaoâs courtyard. She worked here all day, so she might know a little.
She pretended to ask casually, âIs there a pet in the house? I saw cat fur in the room this morning.â