He was using questioning to maintain his dignity.

This conversation lasted for a long time.

Gradually, Mr. Cui stopped worrying about why he couldn't get angry anymore.

He sighed and finally spoke his mind, "Did you know that Qiuzhen has a younger brother?"

Ling Ziqian nodded.

"He's a knot in my heart. You're so capable, please help me find him so our family can be reunited!"

Episode 45 Graduation Trip 2

Chapter 353 To be a beast or worse than a beast?

Mr. Cui said this.

It can be seen as a request, or as a condition for reconciliation with Cui Qiuzhen.

Ling Ziqian naturally nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Cui Qiuzhen chatted with her mother for a long time before going into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

We don't eat dinner until 8 p.m.

Cui's mother was very warm towards Ling Ziqian.

Mr. Cui knew what he wanted to know, and he buried his head in his food, without speaking to or exchanging words with Cui Qiuzhen.

This situation made Cui's mother feel somewhat embarrassed.

But Cui Qiuzhen didn't care. Being able to sit down and have dinner together now was already a huge turning point.

During the meal, Cui Qiuzhen would occasionally glance at Ling Ziqian, expressing her gratitude to him with her eyes.

Ling Ziqian chuckled to himself, quite pleased with himself.

Huan Yue retorted, "You're getting ahead of yourself. You're still looking for Cui Qiuzhen's brother. Do you even know where you're supposed to look?"

Ling Ziqian didn't care. "If we don't know, we'll take it slow. Even if we have clues, we can't find the person right away!"

"Let's finish dinner." Mr. Cui entered the room with a stern face.

Cui Qiuzhen was in charge of clearing away the dishes, while Cui's mother held Ling Ziqian's hand and sat on the sofa talking.

She had a lot to say about her son-in-law.

Ling Ziqian was able to accept and tolerate Cui Qiuzhen, for which she was extremely grateful.

She had nightmares for years about Cui Qiuzhen, who had a child. She couldn't find a good man, and when she finally got married, she was looked down upon for having a child as a burden.

Cui's mother burst into tears. She held Ling Ziqian's hand and said that Cui Qiuzhen was very kind, but they, as her parents, had hurt her.

She kept reminding Ling Ziqian to treat Cui Qiuzhen well!

We talked for a long time, and it got a little late.

Ling Ziqian was about to leave, but Cui's mother held him back tightly, insisting that he stay.

"For the past ten years or so, every time Qiuzhen has come, she has been turned away at the door. This time, you must stay! You must stay!"

With that, Mrs. Cui went to tidy up the room.

Ling Ziqian looked at Cui Qiuzhen.

Cui Qiuzhen blushed slightly. "Stay here. My mother and I haven't seen each other in a long time. We have a lot to talk about. My mother and I will sleep in my room tonight, and you can sleep in the guest room."

After saying that, Cui Qiuzhen went to tidy up the room.

Ling Ziqian didn't care. He took out his phone and called Dou Xiaorong and the others, saying that the matter was almost resolved and that Cui's mother was very hospitable and insisted that he stay for the night.

Upon learning of this at the hotel, Dou Xiaorong and Su Mingxi cheered with joy.

"I told you, Ziqian is the best!" Dou Xiaorong giggled.

"Mm." Su Mingxi nodded. She greatly admired Ling Ziqian for being able to help Cui Qiuzhen.

Cui Xue asked curiously, "Did my brother and mother stay at home and sleep together?"

Dou Xiaorong was covered in sweat. "How could we possibly sleep together?"

Cupid stood by, smiling without saying a word.

Su Mingxi took out her phone. "I'll tell Sister Xuelan about it, so she can be happy too!"

After hanging up the phone, Ling Ziqian looked at the empty living room and was speechless.

His current status is that of Cui Qiuzhen's husband, not her friend.

Otherwise, he could leave and wouldn't have to stay here.

Before long, Cui's mother and Cui Qiuzhen had tidied up the room.

Cui Qiuzhen gestured for Ling Ziqian to finish his shower and go to bed, while she and her mother went into the room to whisper to each other.

Ling Ziqian scratched his head and went to take a shower, feeling dejected.

After showering, he went into the guest room and lay down playing on his phone.

During this time, Cui Qiuzhen came over while her mother was taking a bath.

"Still not asleep?" Cui Qiuzhen asked softly as she opened the door and saw Ling Ziqian playing on his phone.

"It's so early, how can I fall asleep!" Ling Ziqian gave a wry smile.

Cui Qiuzhen entered the room, blushing as she looked at Ling Ziqian.

Ling Ziqian turned over and sat down next to Cui Qiuzhen.

Cui Qiuzhen was very excited. She looked Ling Ziqian up and down, wanting to see what made this guy so different.

Why is it that Dad is willing to talk as soon as he steps in?

"What exactly did you do?" Cui Qiuzhen couldn't figure out Ling Ziqian.

"That's due to my character and personal charm!" Ling Ziqian said shamelessly.

Cui Qiuzhen immediately laughed and punched Ling Ziqian, "How could that be? Nonsense."

Ling Ziqian chuckled, "See? Did I get things done for you?"

"That's true." Cui Qiuzhen couldn't help but sigh. She had wasted more than ten years of her life, and she never expected that Ling Ziqian would solve the problem so easily.

She sighed, "If only I had met you sooner!"

Ling Ziqian smiled silently.

After a moment of reflection, Cui Qiuzhen looked at Ling Ziqian earnestly and asked, "Did my dad ask you for something?"

“Yes, he asked me to find your younger brother.” Ling Ziqian laughed. “I was hesitant before, wondering if I should give you a dowry since I’m coming here as your husband. But since your father asked me to do this, I think I can skip the dowry once I find your brother.”

Cui Qiuzhen was speechless. Her face flushed, she tapped Ling Ziqian on the head, "Father-in-law, father-in-law, you're really into calling him that now, aren't you? You're clearly just a little kid!"

"Did I, as a little kid, embarrass you? In that case, I'll go talk to your mom and explain the situation!"

"..." Cui Qiuzhen was furious that she had been threatened.

She wanted to give Ling Ziqian a flick on the forehead, but saw that Ling Ziqian actually stood up, seemingly intending to explain the situation.

Cui Qiuzhen immediately panicked and grabbed Ling Ziqian's arm. "Don't do anything reckless! I won't call you a little kid anymore. You helped me this time, and I'll thank you properly another day!"

Ling Ziqian smiled and nodded, still deciding to leave.

"You brat, what do you want?" Cui Qiuzhen said angrily.

"I don't want anything, I just need to pee." Ling Ziqian laughed.

Cui Qiuzhen was speechless; she had misunderstood.

She let go of Ling Ziqian's hand and shoved him hard.

When Ling Ziqian returned from the restroom, Cui Qiuzhen was still there. Curious, Ling Ziqian asked her if she knew about her brother.

Cui Qiuzhen shook her head helplessly, "I just asked my mother, and they've been searching for him all these years, but they haven't found a single clue. It's like my brother just vanished into thin air."

The so-called "disappearance from the world" is very likely that the person is dead!

Ling Ziqian's heart skipped a beat, and he felt something was wrong. If Cui Qiuzhen's younger brother really died, would Cui's father be like that for the rest of his life?

Unexpectedly, Cui Qiuzhen had great confidence in her younger brother. "When we were in junior high school, we had a very good relationship. He is a thoughtful and ambitious person. After being away from home for so long, I believe he will definitely be able to figure things out!"

Ling Ziqian scratched his head and reminded Cui Qiuzhen, "But he looked like that in high school..."

"That's just because of a rebellious mentality." Cui Qiuzhen rolled her eyes at Ling Ziqian.

“I’ve been a teacher for so many years, and teenagers are all like that. The more you tell them they’re wrong, the more they’ll continue to make the same mistakes. In that situation, you can’t scold them; you have to be understanding. But back then, my parents weren’t understanding; they beat and scolded him every day, and the result was…”

Cui Qiuzhen looked somewhat downcast.

Ling Ziqian quickly comforted her, "You have so much faith in him, he definitely won't let you down, and you'll surely see him again someday!"

After saying that, Ling Ziqian pushed her out of the room, not wanting to see her looking so worried.

Cui Qiuzhen went back to talking and chatting with her mother, while Ling Ziqian tossed and turned on the bed.

It's understandable to have trouble sleeping in an unfamiliar place. He talked to Huan Yue in his mind, discussing the search for Cui Qiuzhen's younger brother.

After chatting for a long time without reaching a conclusion, Ling Ziqian yawned and prepared to go to sleep.

At that moment, the door to the room was pushed open again, and Cui Qiuzhen came in once more.

She was wearing pajamas and her face was very red.

Ling Ziqian was speechless. "Why are you here again? Don't you sleep with your mother?" (The girl is named You Yiji.)

Cui Qiuzhen was embarrassed. "She said you're so nice, and told me not to neglect you, so..."

"So you're asking me to come and sleep with you?" Ling Ziqian laughed.

"Mmm." Cui Qiuzhen blushed, looking flustered like a young girl. "Mom is sleeping in my room. There are only three rooms in the house, so..."

"There's no other way, I'll just have to make do for one night. Do you want me to sleep on the floor?" Although he asked this, Ling Ziqian had no intention of getting up.

How could Cui Qiuzhen dare to let Ling Ziqian sleep on the floor?

She climbed onto the bed, curled up in a corner, and kept her distance from Ling Ziqian.

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