Chapter 257: Making Empty Promises

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Shazhu asked with a sullen face:

"Why would I be willing to let you marry me?"

"That's because you said you wanted to marry me, so I agreed to let you marry me."

Qin Huairu: "Exactly, I just want to marry you."

"But you're incapable; what can I do?"

Shazhu: "No, how am I incapable?"

Qin Huairu: "If you were capable, you could get Bang Geng to talk to you willingly; I would have married you long ago, and maybe even had a boy and a girl by now."

That's obviously impossible.

This is just Qin Huairu feeding Shazhu empty promises.

Shazhu let out a long sigh and said: "Ah, this precious son of yours, I really can't do anything about him."

"You say I've done so much for him, yet this kid isn't moved at all."

Qin Huairu: "Shazhu, it's your own lack of ability; don't blame Bang Geng."

"I'm serious; as long as Bang Geng voluntarily says a word to you—even just an 'oh'—I'll immediately go get the marriage certificate with you."

"You too, don't lose heart; I believe that as long as you sincerely care for Bang Geng, he will eventually be moved."

Shazhu nodded firmly and said: "Mm-hmm, don't worry, I'll definitely try."

"We will definitely get married."

"Then you wait here; I'll go buy some fruit."

Qin Huairu nodded.

Then.

Watching Shazhu's back, she couldn't help but curl the corner of her mouth and smiled smugly.

She really has Shazhu wrapped around her finger.

"Shazhu, you're stupid, but it's not my fault."

Qin Huairu muttered to herself as she walked aside to wait for Shazhu.

Not long after, Shazhu returned carrying fruit.

A few minutes later.

Shazhu and Qin Huairu stood before a middle-aged man.

"He Yuzhu, you don't need to say anything."

"I won't agree."

"I really don't know what you're thinking; who is Lin Shengli?"

"Our country's high-end talents are essential for building our nation well."

"But you, you've gone and offended him."

"I've had plenty of contact with Lin Shengli—far more than with you—and I trust his character."

"He wouldn't target you for no reason."

"I regret having written that introduction letter for you."

"You don't need to say anything else."

"My mind is made up."

The leader spoke very firmly; Qin Huairu still wanted to speak, but Shazhu pulled her away.

After coming out, Qin Huairu glared at Shazhu and scolded:

"You're utterly useless."

"Why don't you explain yourself?"

"You won't explain, and you won't let me explain either."

Shazhu: "Since the leader said that, we should be sensible."

"Don't cause trouble for the leader."

Qin Huairu: "What trouble?"

"We just want to explain."

"It's all a misunderstanding."

"If we explain it clearly, maybe the leader will agree to let Bang Geng drive for the ministry."

Shazhu grunted and said nothing.

Since it concerns Bang Geng's job and future, Qin Huairu naturally didn't want to give up easily.

So, returning to the Siheyuan, she went to plead with Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai worried that, in her emotional state, she might accidentally reveal the secret that Bang Geng is his son.

So he went with her to the vegetable cellar to discuss this.

"Huairu, I've already told Shengli about it."

"But Shengli insists on punishing Bang Geng, and I really can't do anything about it."

Qin Huairu was unhappy: "Eldest Uncle, Bang Geng is your own biological son!"

"You wouldn't just stand by and let him die, would you?"

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment and said: "Actually, Huairu, let me be frank with you."

"As for Bang Geng, I've never really believed he's my son."

"Because you won't cooperate with me to have a paternity test done on Bang Geng."

Qin Huairu: "No, Eldest Uncle, how can you say that?"

Can't you think about me for a moment?

If we did a paternity test, the whole courtyard would know Bang Geng is your son.

What do you want me to do then?

Do I still want this reputation?

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "It's my oversight."

I didn't think of that.

How about this: I'll find time to talk to Shengli later.

Qin Huairu said excitedly, "Mmm, as long as you handle this matter wholeheartedly, Shengli will surely give you face."

Yi Zhonghai: "Hard to say, mainly... sigh, I don't even know how to put it."

Bang Geng really shouldn't have laid hands on me.

Qin Huairu: "That's right."

These days I've been talking about Bang Geng; whenever I get a chance, I speak ill of him, I scold him.

He also promised me he won't lay hands on you again.

Yi Zhonghai: "Let's hope so."

Shengli's impression of Bang Geng has always been bad.

Qin Huairu: "But he is Bang Geng's cousin."

As a close cousin, helping a younger cousin isn't the right thing to do?

Yi Zhonghai furrowed his brow and asked, "You mean you want Shengli to know about this?"

Qin Huairu, upon hearing this, quickly waved her hands and said, "Please don't!"

No, I mean if a second person knows about this, it adds another danger.

By then I won't be able to stay in this compound.

My life is basically over.

Yi Zhonghai: "Alright, I know what to do."

Go back.

After saying that, Yi Zhonghai walked out.

Watching his back, Qin Huairu couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.

Afternoon.

Shazhu was still sleeping in bed.

Qin Huairu opened the door and walked in.

Why are you still sleeping?

Didn't I tell you?

Get up quickly.

Shazhu pursed his lips and closed his eyes.

Qin Huairu walked over, patted Shazhu's shoulder, and shouted:

Shazhu, Shazhu, get up.

Shazhu opened his eyes, shook his head, and said:

I can't, I'm sleepy.

Qin Huairu: "Get up."

I've told you this today.

The matchmaker brought Bang Geng's prospective partner to our home.

Bang Geng bragged for half an hour in front of his prospective partner.

Hurry up.

Shazhu: "No, we haven't even seen the horoscope yet, and you're already bringing them home to eat?"

Qin Huairu: "You also need to meet and interact to know if you're compatible."

Come on, get up.

Shazhu: "No, I can't get up."

Qin Huairu: "No, why are you acting like a child?"

Shazhu: "Don't move, I am just a child."

I haven't married, I haven't even been with a woman, how am I not a child?

Qin Huairu raised her voice and said, "Don't you want to save face?"

You're over forty and still acting like a child.

Hurry up and get up.

Shazhu's heart was already unbalanced.

Seeing that Bang Geng is about to have a partner while he hasn't even been with a woman...

Upon hearing Qin Huairu's words, he became even more unhappy:

It's only natural; you say you won't even provide me a place, let alone settle down, you're not willing to marry me.

Then I'll just act like a child myself.