Chapter 9 Are You Willing?

  Qin Han Yue's face was covered in a cold frost, standing firmly on the ground with a resolute expression, not fearing the majesty emanating from Qin Hong Yuan. She said coldly, "There is no room for discussion in this matter!" Then, her voice turned sorrowful as she said, "Father, I am your daughter, and Qin Li... is your own grandson!"

  Qin Hongyuan's face was expressionless, and he gazed at his daughter with a detached air. A cold smile spread across the corners of his mouth: "Grandson? You really dare to say that, you say he is my grandson? Do you know how much face the Qin family lost because of you back then? Do you know how much pressure I bore to protect you and your mother? Many times I thought it would be better if you never came back, didn't matter whether you were dead or alive. The Qin family only lost a daughter, not gained a wild seed!"

  Qin Han Yue's face was devoid of any blood color, her lower lip bitten tightly to prevent tears from flowing out. She suddenly smiled wryly, the smile filled with sorrow and bitterness, and said in a low voice: "I've always known that Qin Li has never had even half a position in your heart! But I didn't expect you to think... he's just a... little wild seed!"

  Qin Hongyuan seemed to feel that his words were a bit too much, took a deep breath and said in a soothing tone: "Xiaoyue, you know, this matter has always been like a thorn in my heart! You know how much your father loved you back then."

  Qin Han Yue smiled lightly, her eyes filled with desolation and loneliness. She nodded slightly and said: "I know, of course I know... If it weren't for that incident, I should be a noble imperial concubine by now..."

  Qin Hongyuan's face stiffened for a moment, and then he waved his hand and said: "Past events don't need to be mentioned again. You should understand that I came to find you to tell you my decision, not to ask for your opinion! Moreover, this matter won't harm Qin Li in any way. With his identity, being able to marry the most favored legitimate granddaughter of the Shangguan family is already a great fortune. Is it not enough? Are you willing to let your son be looked down upon for his entire life? Not to mention anything else, just relying on the strength of Shangguan Tie's old self, once this marriage is settled, who would dare to bully Qin Li in the future? The Shangguan family doesn't even mind your son's identity being not glorious, but you're picking a fight with them! I'm telling you, this matter has been decided!"

  Qin Hongyuan finished speaking and slammed the door, originally thinking that he would personally come to tell Qin Han Yue about this matter, she would definitely be overjoyed and agree. The daughter of the Guan family was born with a beautiful face, of course, not looking at skin color... But even so, there were still many people who wanted to propose marriage, it wasn't like she couldn't get married! Qin Hongyuan kept comforting himself in his heart, but thinking about his daughter's stubbornness, he still had some headaches. This matter was different from others, if done well, the Qin family would surpass the Fang family and become the second largest wealthy family in Huangsha City! The key to this matter lay with Qin Li.

  He took a glance at Qin Li's room, which was not lit up. Qin Hongyuan hesitated for a moment before walking towards that direction and said to the air behind him, "Take care of her, don't let her come over and ruin my plans!"

  In the air, a soft voice came: "Yes!"

  Qin Hongyuan walked to Qin Li's room door and knocked on it with his hand.

  Qin Li had just finished running for two weeks, took a bath, feeling refreshed and invigorated, he thought that if Qin Yong were to stand in front of him again at this moment, he could easily defeat him!

  Qin Li's living room was a large suite, and at this moment he was in the inner room, preparing to rest. He heard a knock on the door and thought it was Qin Xue, that lovely maid, so he casually said, "Come in!"

  As soon as the door opened, Qin Li could tell from the footsteps that something was off. He turned around to find it was actually the master of the house, Qin Hongyuan. Towards this relatively unfamiliar old man, Qin Li didn't have a good impression nor did he have too much ill will. He slightly bowed and said: "I don't know why the master has come..."

  Qin Hongyuan waved his hand and sat down casually, saying directly: "No need for formalities, Qin Li. In the past, I haven't seen you before, nor do I understand you. You must know our relationship, after all, blood is thicker than water. No matter how unwilling I am to admit it in my heart, you are still my grandson, aren't you?"

  Qin Li smiled somewhat awkwardly and didn't respond.

  Qin Hongyuan continued: "I came to find you so late today, there is something I want to hear your opinion!" As he spoke, Qin Hongyuan's eyes stared intensely at Qin Li.

  Qin Li raised his head, and on that face with a hint of childishness, a faintly appropriate confusion appeared, and he asked in doubt: "Listen to my opinion? Can't I help you share your worries?"

  "Haha!"

  Qin Hongyuan's anger that had just been suppressed by his daughter suddenly dissipated, and he couldn't help but feel a little regret: This is also an excellent seedling! Unfortunately... it can't be used openly and honestly for the Qin family! But it's also good, saving me from beating around the bush.

  "You're really a clever kid!" Qin Hongyuan first praised, looking at Qin Li's face which had turned slightly red, and he couldn't help but feel satisfied, regretting that his past indifference to this child might have been excessive.

  "Is that so? Have you heard about the little princess of the Shangguan family?" Qin Hongyuan asked with a smile on his face and a gentle tone.

  If others in the Qin family were to see this, they would probably be shocked. The usually stern-looking head of the household had never been so gentle before.

  Qin Li furrowed his brow, although he put on a tender face, but in his heart, he didn't think that Qin Hongyuan would find him for anything good. Would good things happen to him, Qin Li? That's simply a joke!

  In my memory, it seems that I once heard a servant of the Qin family mention the taboo of the Shangguan family. It is said that there was a girl in the Shangguan family who was reborn as a demon, extremely ugly in appearance. If not for the fact that the head of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Tie, was incredibly powerful, it's likely that such a child would have been secretly disposed of at birth!

  Qin Li still remembered that when he heard the servants whispering to each other, their faces were all filled with a frightened expression, as if they were afraid.

  At this thought, Qin Li's face changed slightly, thinking that those who come with ulterior motives are either cheats or thieves!

  At this time, Qin Hongyuan was watching Qin Li's expression. He smiled lightly and said: "Qin Li, you are a clever child, so I won't waste words with you. Now, I'll ask you, if there is an opportunity to let your mother and you gain a high status! The days of poverty and humiliation will be gone! No one will dare to mock you again, no one will dare to ridicule you, and you will live a truly luxurious life! Wealth and glory, you will enjoy it for the rest of your life... are you willing?"

  Are you willing?

  In Qin Li's mind, a scene suddenly appeared. A tall and majestic young man looked at him with disdain, his mouth curled up in a cold sneer. With a light stroke of his palm, the force he emitted shattered the hard wooden stake that had been beaten for five or six years into powder. He said: "Basic Master, basic... is useless!"

  This scene has been deeply etched into Qin Li's soul, although it wasn't him, he felt the same way!

  Qin Li suddenly raised his head and looked at Qin Hongyuan, who seemed calm but was betrayed by his eager eyes. He said slowly: "If I say I don't want to, it's useless, right?"

  Qin Hongyuan was slightly taken aback, then nodded.

  "So, can I... meet that... girl?" Qin Li's eyes suddenly had a strange smile, blue skin? Interesting.