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When the father and daughter returned to the Banquet Hall, Old Qin was just about to give a speech.
The old man had gray hair and a weathered face, but he wore a beaming smile, radiating joy from head to toe.
Everyone present knew that Old Qin's happiness was well-founded.
There were mainly two reasons for his joy: first, today was his birthday, and second, his grandson, Qin Xian, had gotten a girlfriend.
For an ordinary family, having a girlfriend wouldn't warrant such ecstatic celebration. But the Qin Family was different; not only was his grandson's status prestigious, but he also hadn't had a woman by his side for years.
His reputation for being indifferent to women was well-known in their circles. Socialites and young ladies seemed transparent in his eyes.
At one point, some gossipers foolishly speculated about him, suggesting that Qin Shao wasn't truly uninterested in women, implying there might be issues with either his orientation or other aspects...
Before those rumors could spread far, the gossiper found himself silenced that very night—his tongue cut out and his mouth sewn shut.
The scene was so gruesome it was beyond description.
Ruthless, violent, decisive—this was Qin Shao's usual approach.
With this precedent in mind, no one dared to spread rumors about Qin Xian anymore.
Though they couldn't voice their thoughts aloud, the dark suspicions lurking in their hearts didn't simply vanish.
They still existed.
Once a person becomes powerful, there will always be those who can't stand to see others do well. They desperately dig for weaknesses and flaws to soothe their own imbalanced feelings.
The baseless speculations they harbored would morph into so-called truths when driven by jealousy.
They secretly slandered and plotted against him, even maliciously waiting to see him falter.
Old Qin was aware of this, which is why he publicly celebrated with such fervor—it was a way of slapping them in the face.
Look, he is not the so-called man who shuns women, nor is he the person you all speculate him to be for some chaotic reason.
Not only does he have a girlfriend, but she is also exceptionally beautiful and has an ethereal grace. Unbeknownst to others, she outshines all the women present.
This news is about to stir up a wave in the entire upper-class circle.
But no matter how outsiders discuss or express their opinions, it has nothing to do with Qin Xian; he pays no attention to it at all.
In his heart and eyes, there is only Shu Ran sitting beside him.
Old Qin finished his speech and came down from the stage, where a group of prominent figures raised their glasses to congratulate him, celebrating double happiness.
Meanwhile, Qin Xian and Shu Ran were being urged to drink by a group of friends and family, led by Cao Yun and Zhou Jiajia.
"Class Flower Shu, oh my, look at my mouth; I still haven't changed my way of speaking." Cao Yun chuckled mischievously and teased, "Sister-in-law, I toast you with a glass of wine, wishing you and Xian Ge a quick union!"
"May you have children soon!"
This teasing indeed made Shu Ran blush. She lowered her head as a vivid red hue quietly spread to her ears.
She was not good with words and didn’t know how to respond, so she could only awkwardly extend her hand to take the drink from him.
Just as her hand reached halfway, it was intercepted from afar.
"I'll do it."
She turned her head and saw Qin Xian snatch the wine glass from Cao Yun's hand. Before she could see clearly, he raised the glass and drank it all in one go.
Shu Ran furrowed her brows in concern, her clear eyes looking at him filled with worry. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," Qin Xian replied with a smile, reaching out to gently smooth her tightly furrowed brow as if trying to ease it.
"Ah, sister-in-law, don't worry. Our brother can hold his liquor; he won't fall after a thousand cups!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed a pair of deep-set eyes staring intently at him, the warning in their depths unmistakable.
Cao Yun immediately chuckled awkwardly, retracting his gesture to toast.
However, Zhou Jiajia wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. It was a rare chance to tease Qin Xian; how could she possibly give it up?
She smiled slyly, like a little fox, secretly plotting her own scheme.
"Come on, Shu Ran. I toast you with this drink, wishing you happiness in finding love."
She held out a glass of wine in front of Shu Ran, signaling her to drink.
Shu Ran stared at her for several seconds, looking her over.
Zhou Jiajia, however, wore an innocent smile.
Sure enough, in the next moment.
A pair of large hands took the glass from in front of her without hesitation and downed it in one go.
Just like that, one person did it, and the others quickly understood.
Oh—
So that's how it works...
Qin Xian dotes on women like this!
As long as the toast is for Shu Ran, Qin Xian will definitely drink in her place.
Hehehe!
Those friends and family who discovered the bug were unusually excited.
Usually, Qin Xian's cold demeanor and indifferent attitude often infuriated them, yet they found themselves helpless against him.
Today, they finally had an opportunity to take revenge; how could they let this chance slip away?
So...
"Sister-in-law, I toast to you! Wishing you and Qin Shao a harmonious union for a hundred years!"
"Sister-in-law, I toast to you! Wishing you and Qin Shao a beautiful life together!"
"Sister-in-law, I toast to you. Not for any other reason, but because I admire your courage in marrying our Qin Shao, this great demon!"
Shu Ran laughed at their teasing. This was clearly Old Qin's Birthday Banquet, yet this group was all here to bless her and Qin Xian.
Moreover, their blessings were so... peculiar...
Shu Ran shook her head with a smile.
But when she turned around and saw Qin Xian accepting their toasts, downing one glass after another, she suddenly couldn't smile anymore. Even if he was drinking, it shouldn't be done like this. This way of drinking must be harmful to his health.
Her heart was filled with concern. "Qin Xian, please stop drinking."
Qin Xian turned his head and looked at her worried expression, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
He asked her, "Are you worried about me?"
Shu Ran's eyes sparkled brightly, like stars shining in the sky.
This gaze filled with starlight locked onto him, piercing through the bustling Banquet Hall and striking the softest corner of his hardened chest.
"Well, Qin Xian, I'm worried about you."
I'm worried about you.
The two gazes met, silent and enduring.
For the first time, he saw his reflection in her clear eyes.
There were no complicated emotions, no extraneous figures.
In her eyes, it was clear and pure.
Only him.
Watching this affectionate exchange, everyone was caught off guard and fed a mouthful of dog food...
"What's wrong? Is Sister-in-law feeling sorry for Xian Ge?" Cao Yun asked with a grin, looking like someone enjoying the show.
"If Sister-in-law can't bear to let Xian Ge drink so much, then why don't you both have a toast here? We will let Xian Ge go right away."
"What do you think?"
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