Chapter 499: Who to Be Friends With? Must Choose One

Qin Shousheng suddenly came to the door, which surprised everyone.

The main event today is a family banquet, and the Wu Family didn't invite the Qin Family.

In fact, the two families don't interact much normally; it's mainly because the two children used to play together often.

Therefore, Qin Shousheng's visit at this moment is somewhat inappropriate.

For such a matter, of course Liang Lihua has to step in.

"Shousheng, why did you come?"

Seeing Liang Lihua come directly to the doorway without inviting him in, Qin Shousheng could only stand there and answer.

"Aunt Liang, I heard Uncle Wu is back, my father asked me to bring two bottles of wine to pay a visit, and I also wanted to see how Wu Zhekun's health is recovering."

Liang Lihua nodded; as proper hospitality dictates, she obviously understood.

In this situation, she should make a few small talk and then warmly let Qin Shousheng inside.

But today's setting is somewhat unsuitable.

Liang Lihua could only say, "Well, thank you, Shousheng, for your concern. In that case, another day, Auntie will definitely visit your father."

A normal person would understand at this point that the other party is politely declining.

But Qin Shousheng didn't know whether he was pretending not to understand or truly didn't, gesturing with the two bottles of wine and saying.

"Aunt Liang, is there a guest at home? I happen to have two bottles of wine to match."

Qin Shousheng came at his father Qin Gang's instruction, having learned that Wu Jingxuan returned today, along with four senior generals holding key posts in the Military District.

He thought of sending his son Qin Shousheng over to pay a visit, and meanwhile expand his network with such connections.

In fact, having his son come over is indeed a bit inappropriate, since those people are all top‑tier big shots.

Qin Gang felt that he hadn't been invited, and if he took the initiative to show up, it would seem overly ingratiating.

So he let his son represent him; a junior visiting a senior is both proper etiquette and not overly deliberate.

Of course, if the Wu Family were sensible, they would certainly come to invite him, and then his later arrival would be more appropriate.

In fact, Liang Lihua fully understood the Qin Family's intentions and guessed it was Qin Gang's idea.

Although they all live in the same Military District Compound, husband Wu Jingxuan doesn't like this family much, always finding them somewhat snobbish.

However, son Wu Zhekun and Qin Shousheng have become quite close; when Wu Jingxuan has time, he always teaches his son to keep an original intention of serving the country and the people, never to change.

For example, Qin Shousheng's sudden visit is certainly motivated by the desire to tap into this house's network.

And today they invited Lu Cheng for a meal, treating it as a family gathering to chat.

If they let Qin Shousheng in, today's family banquet would change its nature.

Regarding Qin Shousheng's single‑minded desire to join the banquet, Liang Lihua had to make it clear.

"Shousheng, today the house does have important guests, and later we need to discuss some Military matters..."

Liang Lihua wasn't lying; today the main purpose is to invite Lu Cheng for a meal, and conveniently use the chance to gather the other four junior brothers at the house.

Usually everyone is very busy, and it's rare that they can all come; it's because the youngest junior brother arrived that they wanted to stop by and see, so they put aside their current tasks.

As for the Military discussions, Lu Cheng is not an outsider, so even if he's present he can listen.

Liang Lihua's words just now were essentially a blunt refusal.

Even if Qin Shousheng is thick‑skinned, he can no longer pretend not to understand.

Just as he was about to say a polite remark and leave, at that moment Wu Zhekun appeared, leaning on a pair of crutches.

There, husband Wu Jingxuan, seeing his spouse hadn't returned and that Qin Shousheng was getting close to his son, had his son come over to send Qin Shousheng back.

"Shousheng, why did you come?"

Hearing Wu Zhekun's voice, Qin Shousheng, who was just about to leave, suddenly brightened.

But as he looked up, he was momentarily shocked and froze in place.

He saw that Wu Zhekun was immobile, being helped by someone, and that someone turned out to be Lu Cheng.

How is he here? Aren't there important guests, all top Military District big shots, and Lu Cheng is just a Junior Police Officer; what right does he have to be here?

At that moment, Liang Lihua saw her son arrive and immediately understood her husband's intention; it was definitely for her son to handle it.

She then gave Qin Shousheng a smile and prepared to return to the main hall.

Passing by Lu Cheng, she said, "Lu Cheng, hurry and come eat with me; Xiao Kun can manage on his own, you don't need to take care of him."

Lu Cheng had no choice but to leave with her, leaving a resentful Wu Zhekun, who could only struggle on his own with his crutches.

Liang Lihua said as she walked, "Lu Cheng, it's rare for you and your senior brothers to gather today; you should have a couple more drinks, but of course stay within your own tolerance and don't get too drunk."

"I know, sister‑in‑law…"

Watching Liang Lihua and Lu Cheng laugh and chat as they returned to the main hall, Qin Shousheng's doubts reached a peak.

Since Wu Zhekun hadn't left, Qin Shousheng said directly, "I tell you, Kun, your mother is being a bit unreasonable; I came with wine, and she still won't let me into the house for a bite to eat."

Wu Zhekun was somewhat helpless; actually he didn't mind, but since his father hadn't given permission for Qin Shousheng to attend the family banquet, he couldn't let him in.

"Sorry, Shousheng, today is indeed a special case; this is a family banquet. If it were ordinary, you could just come. Anyway, my father leaves tomorrow, so you can come tomorrow."

After talking for a while, he still didn't agree to let him in, which made Qin Shousheng feel very embarrassed.

"What does that mean, Kun? What's our relationship! Oh, a family banquet? So I'm treated as an outsider!"

"That's not what I mean, it's…"

"You must be thinking that! Even if it's a family banquet, I'm not suitable to attend, then why can someone named Lu join?"

Wu Zhekun had just been puzzled by Qin Shousheng's sudden outburst, but now realized it was because he saw Lu Cheng.

He recalled the last time at Hua Bing Chang, when Qin Shousheng and Lu Cheng had a dispute; it's normal they didn't get along.

"Shousheng, you don't know the situation here; Old Lu is different from you, he is…"

Before Wu Zhekun could finish his explanation, Qin Shousheng stomped his foot.

"Wait, what did you just call him? Old Lu? Calling him that so familiarly?"

Qin Shou twisted his eyebrows together and still wouldn't listen to Wu Zhekun's explanation.

"No, I haven't even asked you yet. Since when have you been walking together with the one surnamed Lu? And you call him Lao Lu. We're the good friends, you're betraying us!"

Wu Zhekun was speechless: "How could I be a traitor? It's not as you think. Actually, Lao Lu isn't a bad person at all; if you spend time with him, you'll find he's very righteous and makes an excellent friend."

Wu Zhekun likes making friends, especially those who are loyal; he also enjoys introducing friends to each other so everyone can become good friends together.

Obviously, Qin Shou doesn't care for righteous friends; he only likes friends like Wu Zhekun who have a strong family background.

"Me being friends with him? Hmph, he's just a Junior Police Officer, that's impossible!"

Qin Shou, seeing Wu Zhekun constantly defending Lu Cheng, was so angry he wanted to walk away, yet felt unwilling to do so.

He couldn't afford to lose a friend like Wu Zhekun, who comes from a powerful family background.

So he turned around again, speaking in a coercive tone.

"Kunzi, I'm in a bad mood today. You must give me a straight answer: either be friends with me or be friends with the Lu-surname person. Choose one."