While out picking up trash, I was forcefully pushed around by a beautiful female CEO.

"Old Qin, what are you doing hiding in your room? Come out for dinner, Dad's home..."

Zhang Qian's shouts came from the living room outside the room.

Qin Xiao finally snapped out of his thoughts, rubbed his eyes, put the photo back, and then pushed open the door and walked out of the room.

When I came out, my father, Qin Xiangyang, had already taken off his jacket and was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper in the living room.

"Are you out?"

Seeing his son come out, Qin Xiangyang put down his newspaper and spoke gently to Qin Xiangyang.

However, upon seeing Qin Xiao's slightly reddened eyes, Qin Xiangyang paused for a moment, then seemed to understand something, sighed, and said, "People should look forward and not dwell on the past."

Qin Xiangyang knew in his heart that Qin Xiao was probably hiding in his room again, reminiscing about the past.

The relationship between father and son wasn't always this good; the rebellious son and father were always in constant conflict.

After Qin Xiao joined the army, the relationship between the two improved considerably.

Two years after that mission, Qin Xiangyang, as a father, received a notification from the military that his son, Qin Xiao, might not be able to return.

That night, Qin Xiangyang didn't sleep a wink. All his disappointment and frustration with his son turned into nothingness and bubbles. He suddenly realized that living, existing, and then accompanying others were the things one should pursue throughout one's life.

Fortunately, Qin Xiao survived.

After that incident, although the father and son never explained anything to each other, all the conflicts and contradictions seemed to vanish the moment Qin Xiao retired and returned home.

"Dad, don't worry, I'm fine!"

Qin Xiao chuckled, sat down, and handed Qin Xiangyang a cigarette.

"Okay, Dad hopes you will. Remember, no matter what happens, in Dad's heart, you'll always be great!"

Qin Xiangyang took the cigarette and casually patted Qin Xiao's hand.

Qin Xiao paused upon hearing this. He understood that Qin Xiangyang must have realized something, but the tacit understanding between father and son prevented Qin Xiangyang from asking any further questions.

"Look at what you're saying! When has your son ever embarrassed you?"

Qin Xiao changed the subject and said jokingly.

"How many times did that little brat embarrass me back in school?"

Qin Xiangyang laughed and cursed.

Qin Xiao smiled awkwardly. At this moment, Zhang Qian had already brought out the dishes. There were five dishes and a soup, all home-style meals, but Qin Xiangyang and Qin Xiao both liked this kind of food.

"Oh, Qianqian, I haven't had your cooking in ages! I've been going out every day for business dinners, eating and drinking so much, I'm so tired of it all. I've been craving your food!"

Qin Xiangyang said with a smile, picking up his chopsticks at the same time: "I'll start eating first."

"Dad likes it, so I'll make more!"

Qin Xiangyang's subtle praise brought a smile to Zhang Qian's face. As she spoke, she sat down, filled a bowl with rice, and served it to Qin Xiangyang and his son before serving herself.

The three of them were chatting and laughing during their meal when Zhang Qian suddenly remembered something. A look of curiosity appeared on her face as she asked, "Dad, Lao Qin, have you heard?"

"Huh? What?"

Qin Xiangyang put food in his mouth while glancing at Zhang Qian.

"So, what's up?"

Qin Xiao also looked at Zhang Qian with curiosity.

"The Meng family's son has gotten his marriage certificate!"

Zhang Qian said mysteriously.

"The Meng family? You mean Meng Qingyao? Oh, I thought it was something serious. She got married, so what? Everyone in the industry's heard about the Meng and Su families' marriage alliance. Only you women like to gossip about these things. But Meng Qingyao is capable, beautiful, and married Su Mingxuan… heh…"

Qin Xiao let out a final cold laugh, his laughter laced with sarcasm.

"Indeed, of the Meng family's businesses, only Meng Qingyao's Meng's Pharmaceutical Group is developing exceptionally well. This girl shouldn't be underestimated; she's far superior to Meng Yuanhe. If the Meng family were handed over to her in the future, it would definitely become much stronger! It's just a pity that Old Master Meng is a bit short-sighted. Although the Su family has risen rapidly in the past two years, they ultimately didn't climb up through their own abilities. Mountains may crumble, and people may run away. If one day the person in Kyoto who supported the Su family gets into trouble, it will be time for the Su family to be dealt with."

Qin Xiangyang put down his chopsticks and bowl, a serious expression on his face. He knew about the case in the alley last night and that it was related to the Su family. Otherwise, the Su family wouldn't have been so eager to suppress what happened last night.

In the past two years, the Su family's actions have crossed many lines, and the infiltration of the Su family's influence has put him, the top official of Minghai City, in a difficult situation.

Qin Xiangyang was more worried. Once the Su family's momentum overshadowed him, the top official of Minghai City, he might not be able to leave the position peacefully.

"Dad, Lao Qin, you've guessed wrong this time! If it were that simple, I wouldn't have needed to tell you."

Seeing that the two of them, just as she had expected, didn't know what she was going to say, Zhang Qian became even more interested.

"Huh? What do you mean? Qianqian, do you mean that Meng Qingyao's marriage certificate isn't with Su Mingxuan from the Su family?"

Qin Xiangyang caught the meaning in Zhang Qian's words and looked at her with some surprise.

"That's right, honey. If Meng Qingyao doesn't get a marriage certificate with Su Mingxuan, who else can she get one with?"

Qin Xiao looked at Zhang Qian with a strange expression and asked.

"No, that's not true at all. You know, this beautiful woman from the Meng family has quite a personality! To refuse her marriage to Su Mingxuan, Meng Qingyao actually got married to someone else this morning and even posted about it on her WeChat Moments. A close friend of mine does some business with Meng Qingyao's company, so she saw her post. She even gossiped about it to me while I was cooking, otherwise I wouldn't have known!"

Zhang Qian spoke with extreme gossip, and finally muttered, "I've never heard of this guy before, but he's quite handsome!"

"Really? Good heavens, won't the Su family be furious? With Su Mingxuan's character, how could he tolerate someone stealing his love? Wouldn't he be looking for an opportunity to take revenge on the Meng family? Let me see who this guy is, daring to snatch food from Su Mingxuan's mouth. He's a classic case of valuing lust over life!"

Qin Xiao's curiosity was also completely piqued, and he spoke with extreme schadenfreude, as if he didn't mind watching the drama unfold.

"This is quite unexpected, Qianqian. Let me see who this person is who dares to register their marriage with Meng Qingyao at this crucial moment!"

Qin Xiangyang couldn't help but smile. He was naturally happy that the Su family had been so disgusted by Meng Qingyao. He didn't want to see the Su family and the various large and small families in Minghai City really form peaceful marriage alliances.

However, his use of the phrase "who is this?" was more of a joke. In his opinion, Meng Qingyao probably just hired someone to fake a marriage, a common plot device in novels.

"Hehe, you two grown men are so gossipy, and you have the nerve to say that to me!"

Seeing the father and son looking like this, Zhang Qian chuckled and took out her phone: "Wait a minute, I'll find the marriage certificate photo that Meng Qingyao sent for you."