Flash Marriage: He is a Wife-pampering Addict

Chapter 2224: Chapter 28: I Don’t Lie

“They didn’t mention it to me.”

Stepping out of the elevator, Qin Qingqing looked visibly annoyed.

In contrast, Ye Zhan seemed in a better mood. “Uncle Qin was actually going to tell you first, but Grandpa An and Grandfather Qin said if you didn’t agree, you’d probably call them.”

“My grandpa and grandfather really like to cause trouble.”

Qin Qingqing muttered under her breath.

Did she not understand what they meant?

Wasn’t it just because she didn’t stay in the Imperial City, didn’t wait for them to host some party to introduce promising young men before returning?

Now they just bring someone into her home to stay.

Seeing her take out her phone to make a call, Ye Zhan calmly said, “You better ask Grandpa An and Grandfather Qin first, I’ll go cancel my hotel reservation across the street, and find you in a bit.”

“Wait a minute.”

Qin Qingqing saw Ye Zhan start to leave.

Panicking, she reached out and tugged at his sleeve, “I haven’t even asked my grandpa and granddad yet, don’t cancel the room just yet.”

Ye Zhan looked down, his gaze resting on her hand holding his sleeve, nodding in agreement, “Okay, I’ll wait for you to finish your call.”

Anyway, there’s no rush.

Qin Qingqing immediately let go and dialed her father’s number.

Compared to the two elderly men, she felt her father might be easier to communicate with.

No wonder Tang Jinchen hadn’t mentioned that Ye Zhan was coming to G City with him before he came back.

He must have known all along.

That’s why he didn’t dare bring it up, and now he says he has something to do, clearly avoiding confrontation.

“Qingqing, calling me, does that mean you’re home?”

The call connected, and Qin Mu’s gentle voice came through.

Qin Qingqing frustratingly asked, “Dad, what’s going on with this Ye Zhan?”

“Qingqing, about Ye Zhan…”

Qin Mu drew out his words, “He’s on a mission with Jinchen, and your grandpa and grandfather thought since our family is in G City, we should be hospitable. Just let him stay at our place with Jinchen for the next few days and take good care of them.”

“Dad!”

“I know what you want to say, Qingqing. Ye Zhan has a good relationship with your grandpa and grandfather; he’s practically their guest, and you can’t just rudely kick him out. Whether it’s just Jinchen or both of them, it doesn’t change much…”

Qin Qingqing looked up at Ye Zhan; he was watching her with a gentle smile and soft features.

Though he couldn’t hear what Qin Mu was saying, he could guess the conversation from Qingqing’s expressions.

“Go ahead and cancel the room; I’ll wait here for my cousin.”

Though reluctant, Qin Qingqing decided to give face to her grandpa and grandfather, unwillingly agreeing to let Ye Zhan stay at home.

She was contemplating whether she should stay elsewhere for a few days.

Seemingly reading her mind, Ye Zhan’s eyes flashed and he said calmly, “Qingqing, if you find it inconvenient, I can still stay at the hotel. I wouldn’t want to stay at your house and drive you away.”

“Okay.”

Before she knew it, Qin Qingqing blurted out.

“Then I’ll call Grandpa An and let him know.”

“Okay…never mind.”

Qin Qingqing frowned, “Could you not inform my grandpa?”

“How could I do that? I don’t lie, especially not to elders.”

“I get it; you don’t have to keep saying it.” Qin Qingqing waved him off impatiently, “Just go cancel the room, and I’ll consider it as taking in a refugee.”

“Alright, then I’ll be a refugee for a few days.”

As soon as Ye Zhan stepped out of the hospital, Qin Qingqing dialed Tang Jinchen’s number.

Two minutes later, Tang Jinchen leisurely stepped out of the elevator. Seeing Qin Qingqing waiting there, he smiled awkwardly, “Qingqing, you found out everything, didn’t you?”

“Found out what?”

“That Grandpa wants Ah Zhan to stay at our place.”

Seeing she was upset, Tang Jinchen coaxed her with a smile, “Don’t be mad. Another person just means another pair of chopsticks, it’s not like the old days when there wasn’t enough food.”

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“If I had told you earlier, would you have come back?”

“Of course not.”

Qin Qingqing huffed, “I trusted you so much, and you lied to me.”

Didn’t Ye Zhan just say he doesn’t lie? What’s with this guy in front of me?

Tang Jinchen quickly explained, “Qingqing, I didn’t lie to you. I just thought there was no point in telling you so much before you even came back. Didn’t I tell you as soon as we got off the plane? Anyway, Ye Zhan looks so good, you can make use of him as a free model.”

“I’m not out of my mind!”

Qin Qingqing’s mouth twitched; if she used Ye Zhan as a model, she’d be pressured by her grandpa and grandfather to marry him directly.

This unexpected appearance of Ye Zhan put a damper on Qin Qingqing’s good mood.

Leaving her feeling listless.

“Qingqing, maybe you shouldn’t stay at home these days so you won’t have to deal with Ah Zhan.”

Tang Jinchen suggested, seeing her unhappiness.

“If I don’t stay home, where would I go?”

“You could stay… at the Gu family.”

Tang Jinchen scratched his nose, pretending to think.

Qin Qingqing blinked, scrutinizing him, “Cousin, were you just with Sister Tongtong? You used to like playing with Sister Tongtong when you were little, and in S City you even said the person you liked…”

“You’re overthinking. I just thought it might be inconvenient to stay at the Mo family right now, and the Gu family is nearby.”

“There’s also Aunt Bai’s place; I could stay there too.”

“It’s better if you stay home. If Grandpa finds out I encouraged you to stay away, I’d be in trouble.”

Tang Jinchen lightly pressed his lips, wondering how long Gu Zhitong’s surgery would take.

What Qin Qingqing didn’t know was that when she called her father Qin Mu, her grandpa and grandfather were right there with him.

After Ye Zhan canceled his hotel room and came out, he received a call from Grandpa An.

On the call, he was repeatedly reminded, “Ah Zhan, Qingqing can be a bit willful. If she says anything unkind or doesn’t let you stay, don’t take it to heart, staying in a hotel can’t be as comfortable as staying at home…”

Ye Zhan was crossing the street, still on the phone.

Looking at Qin Qingqing and Tang Jinchen standing on the roadside.

He smiled faintly, “Grandpa An, Qingqing treats me very well. I’ve canceled the room; I’ll be heading back home with her soon.”

Qin Qingqing listened to Ye Zhan’s words, her delicate brows furrowed again.

How unpleasant that sounded.

What do you mean by going home with her?

Is he some stray cat or dog?

“Grandpa An called earlier, asking if I had canceled the room. I just exchanged a few words with him.”

After hanging up, before Qin Qingqing could question him, Ye Zhan proactively explained.

Then he asked Tang Jinchen, “Jinchen, are you done?”

“Done.”

“Then let’s go back for lunch first, then some rest.”

He said, with a hint of weariness in his brow. Though he booked a room last night, he didn’t experience the comfort of the bed, feeling truly exhausted.

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[Adjustments made for discretion regarding unnamed professions. Edits are present; feel free to ask about unclear parts.]