Chapter 315

Qin Jingru gave an awkward smile, but then immediately said:

"His father wants to add two years to his age, so we can get married next year."

"???"

Qin Dabao was speechless; his daughter hadn't looked favorably upon anyone before, yet now she was in such a rush to get married.

However, although he didn't know Zhang Xile, he did know Zhang Ping'an; his character and appearance were beyond reproach, so this younger brother of his shouldn't be any worse, otherwise his daughter wouldn't be in such a hurry to marry him.

"Little sister, you can finally get married," said the second son, Qin Guodong. He was already twenty-nine this year and had two children, with a third one currently on the way.

Qin Dabao had three children. The eldest, Qin Guoliang, was thirty-one this year and still in the military in another region, where he had put down roots, only returning during holidays.

He had originally wanted to introduce his little sister to his comrade-in-arms, but Qin Dabao had refused; he didn't want his daughter to marry so far away.

In this era, once a daughter married far away, transportation was inconvenient, and it would be lucky to see each other once every few years.

Moreover, Qin Jingru wasn't willing either. The knowledge she had acquired over these years hadn't been for nothing; her horizons had broadened, and she knew that Sijiucheng was the center of the country and that its future development would surely be better than anywhere else, so naturally, she wouldn't marry far away.

"Alright, Jingru, find some time to bring that young man back for me to see."

"Okay."

Qin Jingru was very efficient, and the next day she told Zhang Xile about this.

"Alright, I'll go on my day off, and I'll prepare some things."

"Good brother."

After getting off work and returning home, Zhang Xile sought help from Zhang Ping'an. He didn't know what kind of gifts to bring, but his older brother was experienced.

"It's nothing more than cigarettes, alcohol, candy, and tea, or perhaps bringing some pastries and malted milk extract; there's nothing particularly complicated about it."

"Besides, Brother Dabao is a decent man, straightforward and generous. Your appearance definitely fits his criteria for a son-in-law."

"Oh, Brother Dabao is Jingru's father, Qin Dabao, your future father-in-law."

"..."

"The things I mentioned are all in the basement; just go take whatever you see fit."

Zhang Ping'an then introduced everything related to Qin Dabao to him, so his younger brother could be prepared.

"Oh, okay."

Then Zhang Ping'an remained unaffected, continuing to work hard at making babies with Li Aihua every night.

In the blink of an eye, the day off arrived, and Zhang Xile took the cigarettes, alcohol, candy, and tea to Qin Dabao's house.

"Good lad."

The first impression Qin Dabao had upon seeing Zhang Xile was quite good: a square face, thick eyebrows and large eyes, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, full of masculine vigor—it was no wonder his daughter was smitten.

"Dad, no, Uncle, I am Zhang Xile."

"..."

"Good lad, this skin and this handsome face could rival me when I was young," Qin Guodong popped out and said.

The Qin family and the Zhang (Jia) family were both very attractive in the Siheyuan; they could be called the visual pillars of the entire show.

Plus, handsome people are attracted to each other, just like me and all you handsome readers sitting here (dog head to save my life).

"Are you the brother-in-law?"

"Hahaha, that's right." Qin Guodong was stunned; he hadn't expected this lad to climb up the moment he was given a ladder.

"Alright, alright, everyone come inside and sit; the food is all ready." Qin Mu was also a mother-in-law who found her son-in-law more pleasing the more she looked at him.

This meal was enjoyed by both host and guest, and Qin Dabao also confirmed that this lad was just like his brother—thick-skinned.

Meanwhile, in the delivery room of a high-end Hospital in Xiangjiang, three loud cries of children rang out almost one after another.

"They're born, they're born!"

At this moment, the elderly Wang couple, the father-in-law's family, and the Lou Bancheng couple were all there, looking excitedly toward the direction of the delivery room.

"Family of Zhong Mingzhu, it's a boy; family of Lou Xiaoe, also a boy; family of Wang Xiaoling, it's a girl."

Inside a large hospital room, three hospital beds were placed side by side, and the three women were all looking at their children with motherly love.

"Hmph, that scoundrel Zhang Ping'an, he used a few catties of chestnuts and hawthorn to trick my daughter into bearing his children." The one speaking was none other than Lou Bancheng.

Time returned to two months after Zhang Ping'an had just left Xiangjiang; Lou Xiaoe and Zhong Mingzhu both had morning sickness, while Wang Xiaoling felt nothing.

However, all three had been checked by Lao Wang, and it turned out they were all pregnant, and the timing wasn't much different, which left Lao Wang with black lines on his forehead.

Lou Xiaoe was afraid her family would find out, so she stayed there long-term, and by the time Lou Bancheng discovered it, Lou Xiaoe was already sporting a big belly.

This made Lou Bancheng furious, but Lou Tanshi was actually very happy; her daughter's wish had been fulfilled, and she even retorted to Lou Bancheng.

"Don't you also have several wives?"

Lou Tanshi gave Lou Bancheng a resentful look, and Lou Bancheng instantly wilted; at his age, he couldn't handle such turmoil.

"..."

Time returned to the present. In fact, Lou Bancheng's understanding of Zhang Ping'an was limited to the information on file. Upon returning home, he received a phone call, which was from Jia Youwei.

"Congratulations, General Manager Lou. I didn't expect you to be Ping'an's father-in-law. If I had known about this connection earlier, our cooperation would surely have been discussed more harmoniously."

"Oh? You also know Zhang Ping'an?"

"I do. He is my savior. You forgot that the extra ten percent I fought for during our initial cooperation was for him."

When the two first cooperated, one provided the money and the other the effort. Lou Bancheng wanted a fifty-fifty split, but Jia Youwei insisted on a minimum of forty-sixty.

After all, Jia Youwei had already made a name for himself at the time, and investing in him was a sure-win deal. Lou Bancheng eventually compromised, but he hadn't expected there to be such a reason behind it.

"So that's how it is."

The research was now in its final stages, and at the latest, in half a year, they would be able to produce their own cars.

Jia Youwei's research and development had greatly reduced costs, and the profits involved were known to Lou Bancheng, who was a party involved; it was almost like robbing a bank, except one was illegal and the other was legal.

"And ten percent of my shares are also his," Jia Youwei continued.

Lou Bancheng was moved. Now Zhang Ping'an alone held twenty percent; one had to know that the forty percent of shares he had obtained had already been divided among his five children, including Lou Xiaoe, and each only had eight percent.

Lou Bancheng was no longer so resistant toward Zhang Ping'an in his heart at this moment; these twenty percent of shares were enough for the happiness of Xiao'e's second half of life.

The next morning, Lou Bancheng arranged nannies for the three of them with a chuckle; although everyone was puzzled by Lou Bancheng's change in attitude, no one asked too much, as this attitude was much better than yesterday's.

Lao Wang had previously seen the resentment in Lou Tanshi's eyes, so he quietly gave Lou Bancheng two five-jin jars of Medicinal Wine and also took out two packages of tea leaves.

"General Manager Lou, the Tiger Bone is for regular drinking to strengthen muscles and bones, while the Tiger Penis is to be drunk at critical moments to keep your fighting spirit high; of course, at your age, you shouldn't be too indulgent, and these tea leaves are also good things for refreshing the mind."

"Ahem, ahem, I dare not refuse a gift from an elder, many thanks to Wang Lao." Lou Bancheng managed to squeeze out this sentence after a long while; he needed them too much and truly could not bring himself to refuse.

Three days later, the three women all returned to the villa, and the nannies also followed to take care of the three of them.

"Wei Chun, Wei Xia, Wandong, good names."

These were the names the three women had decided on after discussing; now, spring, summer, autumn, and winter were all gathered.

Zhang Ping'an knew nothing of all this; he was currently huffing and puffing while delivering goods.

After finishing the deliveries to the two Sub-bureaus, Zhang Ping'an went to give gifts to Li Huaide in the evening; this time, not only did the Xu Family have a share, but the Zhong Family was also given some.

"Brother Li, Sister-in-law, this matter regarding Mingzhu of the Zhong Family has something to do with me, so I can only fulfill the etiquette of a junior to make myself feel a bit better."

"Well done." Li Huaide patted Zhang Ping'an on the shoulder.

"Ping'an, you..."