Chapter 325: A Father

After leaving the hospital, his mother returned to the store in the mall, while Qin Tian took a taxi to Xia Nuannuan's house.

Unexpectedly, it was his future father-in-law who opened the door.

"Uncle, I'm sorry!"

After Qin Tian froze for a moment, he apologized directly with a face full of guilt.

After receiving his wife's call, Old Xia, who had driven back from Jiangcheng at top speed, originally had some complaints, but Qin Tian's attitude made his resentment dissipate directly.

He certainly knew that today's matter couldn't really be blamed on Qin Tian, and his daughter had also said it was she who didn't let Qin Tian follow.

But regardless, his precious daughter encountering such danger for the first time still left him with lingering fear.

"Come in!"

Old Xia nodded with a flat expression.

Qin Tian responded and followed him into the house.

In the living room, besides Xia Nuannuan and his future mother-in-law, her grandparents were also there.

Her grandmother was holding one of Xia Nuannuan's hands, her wrinkled face still hanging with unease and anxiety.

"Xiao Qin, you're here!"

The old man greeted him.

"Yes, Grandpa, I'm sorry, I should have been with Nuannuan."

Qin Tian sincerely apologized to the old man again.

"What are you saying? How can this be blamed on you!"

The old man waved his hand.

"Right, if anyone is to blame, it's me. Jiajia and I shouldn't have been so reckless to chase after them."

Xia Nuannuan said hurriedly.

"Alright, it's all in the past, no one is to blame, let's not talk about this anymore."

Her grandmother said.

"Your grandmother is right. Nuannuan, consider today's matter a lesson, no need to talk about it anymore."

Su Xia agreed and said to Qin Tian with a smile: "Xiao Tian, have you had dinner? You came a bit late, we just finished eating. Shall I make you a bowl of noodles?"

"No need for trouble, I ate on the way."

Qin Tian told a small lie.

"Alright, come, come, sit here."

Su Xia beckoned and moved to the side.

Qin Tian walked over and sat on the sofa between Xia Nuannuan and his future mother-in-law.

Xia Nuannuan's left hand was held by her grandmother, and after seeing him sit down, she immediately placed her right hand on the back of his hand.

Qin Tian smiled slightly and held her small hand back.

"Brother, how is Zhang Peng doing?"

Xia Nuannuan asked with concern.

"He's fine now, he should be able to be discharged in a few days."

"That's good."

"He can be considered to have gained from misfortune. You didn't see it, but after Tian Jiajia's parents met his parents, the expressions of those two... my mother said it was even more exciting than watching a TV show."

Qin Tian said with a light laugh.

"Really?"

A smile bloomed on Xia Nuannuan's face, and she said with regret: "I should have gone too."

"Why? Are Zhang Peng and Tian Jiajia..."

Su Xia looked at the two with a face full of surprise.

Qin Tian nodded with a smile and said: "They should both have feelings for each other, but they didn't admit it themselves before."

"So that's it!"

Su Xia smiled in realization and looked at her daughter: "Nuannuan, you never told me about this, I didn't even notice."

"What's there to talk about? You're really gossipy!"

Xia Nuannuan said amusingly.

"What woman isn't gossipy? Look at your Aunt Tang, isn't she the same."

"Yes, yes, you're right."

"Tomorrow morning we'll buy some fruit and go see him. Tian Jiajia should be there, right?"

"How would I know!"

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After sitting in the Xia family's living room until nearly nine o'clock, Qin Tian thought his mother must have returned, so he said his goodbyes.

Old Xia took the initiative to see him downstairs, signaling with his eyes that he had something to say to him alone.

After the two entered the elevator, Qin Tian cast an inquiring look at Old Xia beside him.

In the silent atmosphere, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

"Xiao Qin."

Old Xia's voice suddenly sounded.

"Yes?"

Qin Tian responded hurriedly.

Old Xia turned his head to look at him and said slowly: "Uncle knows today's matter isn't your fault, but, I just feel a bit uncomfortable in my heart. You have to know, my wife and I have always wanted to hold Nuannuan in our palms and spoil her. From childhood to now, she has never encountered any danger."

"Understood!"

Qin Tian nodded solemnly.

At this time, the elevator reached the first floor.

The two walked out of the elevator, exited the unit building, and headed toward the residential area gate.

Along the way, Old Xia said a lot.

Roughly, it meant that he and his wife had guarded their daughter for eighteen years, counting the ten months of pregnancy, it was nearly nineteen years.

They only had this one precious heart, and they would continue to protect their daughter for the rest of their lives, but from now on, the person closest to their daughter would only be him, Qin Tian.

Walking out of the residential area gate, the two stopped.

"Uncle, don't worry, I guarantee that such a thing will not happen again."

Qin Tian's expression was solemn, and he spoke with the firmness of an oath.

"Good, I believe you."

Old Xia nodded with a smile and slowly raised his right hand to pat his shoulder.

"Those three petty thieves, I will find someone to arrange things. Even if they go in, I won't let them have it easy."

When saying this, Old Xia had a smile on his face, but in those slightly narrowed eyes, sharp cold light flashed.

Qin Tian was astonished for a moment, but quickly calmed down.

Being able to start from scratch in the nineties and reach a net worth of billions now, this future father-in-law was definitely not just a husband and father with low status in the family.

Starting a business in that era, if one wasn't ruthless enough and didn't have some means, one would have been eaten without a trace long ago.

Seeing that he could recover his composure so quickly, Old Xia also showed a look of gratification in his eyes.

As a man, one should love one's wife and spoil one's daughter at home, and family status doesn't matter.

But toward those competitors outside, especially enemies who threaten the safety of family members, one must never be soft-hearted or cowardly.

"In a few days, it's Nuannuan's birthday. We are planning to hold a birthday banquet for her as a family. You two should ask for leave from school in advance and return to Jiangcheng after the birthday. By the way, ask your mother if she wants to come over and celebrate Nuannuan's birthday together."

Old Xia said with a smile.

"Ah? This... then I'll go back and tell my mother."

Qin Tian agreed hurriedly.

"Hmm, see what your mother says. If she doesn't come this time, I'll see about arranging a formal meeting during the New Year."

"Alright!"

"Alright, go, I'm going back too."

Old Xia patted his shoulder again, and after saying this, he turned and left.

Qin Tian stood in place, blankly watching Old Xia enter the residential area and walk far away.

Old Xia was about 1.78 meters tall, a bit shorter than him, and his round figure and protruding beer belly made people feel he would pant heavily after running a few steps.

However, for some reason, Qin Tian felt his back was so tall and majestic, making people feel awe.

After walking a distance, Old Xia turned his head to see him still standing there, and waved his left hand with a gentle smile, signaling him to hurry home.

Qin Tian nodded with a smile and turned to leave.

"Father..."

He muttered in a voice only he could hear, looked up at the deep night sky, not knowing what he was thinking. ===== CHAPTER 326 =====