Chapter 177: Instructions

After you left, your Uncle Wan suggested the idea of leaving that place. Although we had lived there a long time and it was our hometown, spending a whole life there without ever leaving, he wanted to take the chance while he could still walk to go out and relax, so he wouldn't have regrets for the rest of his life.

So, when we were choosing our travel route, we picked Shenhua City as the first stop, because that's where our son last said goodbye to us, and also where you, Xiao Qin, last said goodbye to us, so we chose this place as our first stop.

Originally, when we arrived here, I had planned to go to the Commander Academy to see you, but a foreigner refused. He meant that you were studying seriously there, and if you were distracted it wouldn't be good, so we didn't go.

After that, we wandered around Shenhua City for one or two months; we were about to leave Shenhua City for elsewhere, but we ran into an acquaintance.

He was Lao Wan's best friend when he was young, and his family lives on Old Street. So after we followed him to Old Street and spent a day strolling around, we felt the environment was quite nice, and suddenly we had the idea of staying here.

Later, using his connections, we bought a shop here and started our old trade.

Listening to Wan Da Niang's account, Qin Ge kept nodding, 'I had told them before that after graduation I would go to Minghai City to visit you; I didn't expect you to come here, which is even more convenient.'

Hehe, yes. If we hadn't stopped in Old Street, how could we have met you so quickly?" Wan Da Niang said with a smile to Qin Ge.

At that moment she raised her head and looked at Guanghui beside her, 'You two came to Old Street today, are you on a date?'

Qin Ge's face turned red, 'More or less.'

Wan Da Niang smiled, 'What do you mean "more or less"? I see this young lady is not only beautiful but also very graceful and proper; she's a perfect match for you, kid—it's your blessing, so cherish her well.'

After hearing Wan Da Niang's words, Qin Ge couldn't help glancing at Guanghui beside him; the other was also smiling and looking at him, their eyes met, and they both involuntarily laughed for a moment.

'Elder Lady, our relationship is actually quite good; you don't need to worry about this,' Guanghui said with a smile to Wan Da Niang.

'Young lady, I imagine you and Xiao Qin have spent some time together, although I have spent less time with him than you have.'

'But Xiao Qin, he's never vague about his duties, yet when it comes to his own personal matters he can be stubborn and a bit dense, so regarding feelings, you should be more understanding of him,' Wan Da Niang said, smiling at Guanghui.

'Hehe, rest assured about what he can say; I will definitely follow through.' Guanghui covered his mouth, gave a light laugh, nodded, and said.

At that moment Lao Wan came over carrying tea, poured it for Qin Ge and Guanghui, then sat beside Wan Da Niang.

'You little rascal, what your Elder Lady said is right; you're usually fine with others, but when it comes to your own issues you tend to be overly strict.'

'Living a lifetime is not easy; when it's time to consider for yourself, you should also consider some things. Although these words shouldn't be said by me to you, considering whether you have any other relatives in this world, I added a few more sentences.' Lao Wan said to Qin Ge, his words full of earnest instruction.

'Wan Lao, rest assured, I will definitely correct myself later.' Qin Ge said to Lao Wan.

'Correcting is fine, but I've told you many times not to call me Wan Lao; call me Lao Wan—I can still run, I'm not bedridden.' Lao Wan said to Qin Ge.

Hearing the two argue again about this, Guanghui and Wan Da Niang exchanged a smile; the scene appeared unusually warm and harmonious.

'By the way, since I came to Shenhua City I've heard quite a bit about commanders. Do you now have only Guanghui as your ship girl?' Lao Wan asked Qin Ge.

Qin Ge shook his head, 'No, Guanghui is just one of my fleet; I also have another ten ship girls.'

'Ten? That's a lot, and you've only been here a year. I've heard that becoming a commander for four or five years to form a fleet of six or seven is already impressive.' Lao Wan said in surprise.

Qin Ge couldn't help laughing, 'Maybe my luck is better; I've summoned so many ship girls and only failed once.'

'Moreover, I work as an instructor at the Commander Academy; many commanders of large fleets from outside come to my class, and each time they have to pay fees, so my supplies are quite abundant.'

'Now supporting eleven ship girls is completely fine; after a while I plan to summon a few more ship girls.'

'That's good; I've heard that ship equipment is especially powerful, much stronger than the warships described in earlier books, so summoning a few more is also good to guarantee your safety.' Lao Wan said to Qin Ge.

'Hehe, Wan Lao, rest assured, I have this all figured out.' Qin Ge laughed and nodded.

'You old fogey, just behave; where does anyone understand the stuff you hear secondhand better than professionals?' Wan Da Niang said to Lao Wan, then turned her head to Qin Ge, 'Don't listen to him, Xiao Qin; just follow your own ideas.'

Qin Ge waved his hand and said to Wan Da Niang, 'What Wan Lao said also has some merit, but you two can rest assured; in my future work I will definitely pay attention to my safety.'

'That's good.' Lao Wan nodded.

Looking at the gradually darkening sky, Qin Ge said to the two elders, 'Wan Lao, Wan Da Niang, I should also head back now; when I came out I told them I'd return in the evening, but it's already late, I'm afraid they'll worry about me, and besides I still need to hand over previous tasks.'

'You're in such a hurry to leave, won't you stay for a meal?' Wan Da Niang said.

'Exactly, you know your Elder Lady's cooking; let her prepare a good meal for you, and you can leave after you finish eating.' Lao Wan hurriedly said.

'Well, it's not about eating or not eating; it's because the school also has discipline, after all we commanders are essentially soldiers.'

'So how about this: anyway I know where you two elders live; later I'll find some time, bring all my ship girls over, and we can have a meal together made by your Elder Lady—how does that sound?' Qin Ge said to the two.

'That works; then it's settled, we won't keep you.' Lao Wan nodded and said.

'Since Xiao Qin said that, then we won't keep you this time, but next time you must definitely come to our place for a meal.' Wan Da Niang said.

'Hmm, then Wan Lao, Wan Da Niang, we'll see you next time.' Qin Ge and Guanghui stood up together and said to the two.

'Goodbye.'