Strongest Counterattack

Chapter 421 Acting Properly

As the saying goes, among 8,000 words in the world, the word “love” is the most distressing. It turns out that this saying is true. “Love” is the only word that is connected to affection, hate, separation, departure, and distress. No wonder that among all the poetry and prose from ancient history until now, those related to the depiction of love take up the majority.

The song named “Goodbye” was for Su Qin, Qin Sheng, and the days of their youth that had passed by. After Qin Sheng finished this song, never would he visit YOUNG bar and interfere in Su Qin’s life. After that, he would put the relationship history between him and Su Qin behind him completely. That was the reason why Qin Sheng had been so heartbroken as he had sung that last goodbye. It turned out he had not completely forgotten Su Qin.

Qin Sheng and Su Qin had known each other for 14 years and had been in a relationship for six years. Many people probably would envy the kind of relationship like theirs. Qin Sheng wondered how many people could put this kind of relationship history behind them in the end. Originally, Qin Sheng had thought that he had made light of this relationship history. However, it was not until he had to let go of Su Qin completely that he knew how difficult it was for him to put this relationship history behind him and how reluctant he was to let Su Qin go. All of a sudden, he somewhat hated himself for his selfishness, arrogance, and conceitedness. Since he still loved Su Qin, he wondered why he had insisted on breaking up with her, which he had thought was the right thing to do at the time. In the end, both Su Qin and himself had been injured.

After they turned their backs on each other and let each other go, never in their entire lives would they be together again.

At this moment, Qin Sheng knew better how determined Su Qin had been when she planned to let go of this relationship history and leave Shanghai. She must have been suffering and so distressed. She must have cried dejectedly before she had made up her mind to leave Shanghai.

She, who was so amazing and dignified, had let go of her pride and done crazy things for love. She had worked hard and fought hard. However, she had been heartbroken. In that case, she had made up her mind that she should say goodbye to the past. In that case, at least she would not have any regret.

Qin Sheng asked himself in secret that what he had done on his side.

In that case, that was it. If Qin Sheng could not put the relationship history behind him, he would do it slowly. In the end, he would get it done. Sometimes, bearing the relationship history in mind might be the best way. As for what he had owed Su Qin, he would pay it off slowly. In the end, he would get it paid off.

After Qin Sheng came out of YOUNG bar, he stood at the entrance of the bar, smoking and looking distracted. Xue Qingyan, who walked out of the bar after she paid the bill, found it somewhat funny and thought, “He is so romantic.” When it came to love, Xue Qingyan would not educate anybody. The most righteous choice for everybody was that they should act according to their will.

Xue Qingyan asked casually, “Should we go to another bar?”

Since Qin Sheng was not in a good mood and had inconvenienced Xue Qingyan, he said, “Yes. It is rare for us to be happy. I need to drink more with you, sister. This time, I will go wherever you like. I am at your service, sister.”

Xue Qingyan was more helpless. Was Qin Sheng in a good mood? Of course not. She did not even bother to explain to Qin Sheng that she was not a gentleman but a cute woman. Moreover, the reason why she was here was not to drink with him. However, it was Qin Sheng who she was dealing with. If it were another man, of course, she would even bother with them at all.

Xue Qingyan did not plan to go anywhere far away. After all, they were on Hengshan Road. However desolate it was, some bars would continue to be open. Consequently, she found another bar randomly nearby and they enjoyed their time. At first, Qin Sheng drunk dully. In the end, as he drank more, he became talkative and began to tell Xue Qingyan about the old story between him and the girl named Su Qin, whom he had been in love with for six years.

Xue Qingyan was not interested in his relationship history at all. However, she was the only one that Qin Sheng could confess to. Even if she was not willing to be his listener, she had to. As she heard Qin Sheng’s description, she found it interesting and started to become fascinated with it. She began to envy the love life of Qin Sheng and Su Qin when they had been in high school and college. The majority of people might also feel the same as she did. The love life between them in college and high school was a plain one on the campus without any ups and downs. They had enjoyed the warmth and melancholy bit by bit.

However, Xue Qingyan had known the ending of the story already. The girl named Su Qin had broken up with Qin Sheng. Otherwise, Qin Sheng would not have been so heartbroken. Otherwise, there would be no Lin Su.

Surprisingly, Xue Qingyan somewhat envied Su Qin, who had known Qin Sheng for 14 years at least and been together with him for six. When it came to a relationship with Qin Sheng, Xue Qingyan wondered whether any other woman could beat Su Qin.

It was unknown whether it was because Qin Sheng had not recovered yet or the wine had intoxicated him that he, who was quite good at drinking, was somewhat unconscious after he drank down more than one bottle of red wine with Xue Qingyan. Xue Qingyan did not know what she should do. After that, she had no choice but to call Sister Zhu Qingwen and ask her to send someone to pick Qin Sheng up.

At this moment, it happened that Qin Ran was going to call Qin Sheng. After all, Qin Sheng had not returned home even though it was late at night. The old lady had asked about his information several times, asking her to call Qin Sheng to confirm with him when he would get home. She was afraid that her grandson would meet with a mishap outside. Originally, Qin Ran had not planned to disturb Qin Sheng. However, it was too late at night. Even if the old lady had not mumbled about Qin Sheng’s news, Qin Ran would have begun to doubt whether the relationship between Qin Sheng and Xue Qingyan was ambiguous.

Qin Sheng’s mobile was right on the table. As Xue Qingyan saw the name of Qin Sheng’s sister pop up on the mobile screen, she picked up the call conveniently, telling Qin Ran that her beloved brother was drunk. Qin Ran was so surprised, wondering how Qin Sheng had gotten drunk. That was because Qin Sheng was quite good at drinking. Moreover, Qin Sheng and Xue Qingyan had not partied with others. Qin Ran wondered who could have intoxicated Qin Sheng.

Then Qin Ran interrogated Xue Qingyan, who had explained simply what had happened tonight. It was not until this time that Qin Ran figured out the whole situation and ordered a taxi directly to pick Qin Sheng up. Fortunately, the bar was not far away from Qin Ran’s grandmother’s place. Before Qin Ran left the villa, she advised the old lay that she should rest early. Otherwise, the old lady might be dismayed if she saw Qin Sheng’s drunken look later.

After Qin Ran saw Qin Sheng, she stared at him as he lay on the table sleeping. She found it funny and did not know whether she should laugh as she said, “He looks more like a drunkard. He got himself drunk because of such a petty issue.”

Xue Qingyan replied randomly, “As the saying goes, wine intoxicates people. He probably thought about too many things tonight. He may be better tomorrow once he sobers up.”

Qin Ran let out a long sigh. She and Xue Qingyan, who were both helpless, had no choice but to take Qin Sheng out of the bar. Fortunately, Qin Sheng had not been completely drunken. Otherwise, Qin Ran would have had to ask the bodyguard to help her.

As two dazzling and beautiful women supported a man out, other men in the bar envied Qin Sheng for how the two beautiful and stunning women had treated him. They thought that they would have no regrets in their entire lives if they could just have either Xue Qingyan or Qin Ran. It did not occur to them that Qin Sheng would have both of them. The most hateful thing was that Qin Sheng had been drunk, which was a reckless waste.

It took Qin Ran and Xue Qingyan great effort to get Qin Sheng into the taxi. After that, they headed for the old-style villa on Sinan Road. Only would Xue Qingyan leave after she helped Qin Sheng go home with Qin Ran.

It was not until they were on the way that Qin Ran recollected that she had arranged a bodyguard to drive, who was not present anymore. Xue Qingyan explained to her the scene on the road thoughtfully. Qin Ran did not question her anymore, intending to ask for more details from Qin Sheng after he woke up tomorrow.

When the two beautiful women brought Qin Sheng to the old-style villa, the old lady had not yet rested. She was sitting in the living room and watching TV while waiting for her grandson and granddaughter. However, she had been somewhat drowsy. Though the maidservant had reminded her several times that she should go to sleep, she insisted on waiting for them.

After Qin Ran walked Qin Sheng into the old-style villa with Xue Qingyan and saw the old lady in the living room, she said moodily, “Grandma, why are you still up?”

The old lady replied roughly, “How could I rest easy if you weren’t home yet?”

The old lady, who noticed that they were supporting Qin Sheng, stood up and exclaimed, “Ugh. What happened? What happened to my Sheng’er? How is he so drunk?”

Qin Ran was speechless about the old lady’s reaction and thought that her grandmother had acted impulsively. Qin Sheng was just drunk. If Qin Sheng were to be disabled in the future, the old lady would make a great scene.

Qin Ran explained randomly, “Grandma, it’s no big deal at all. Qin Sheng got drunk because of his bad mood.”

Xue Qingyan knew who the old lady was. After all, she was crystal clear about the background of Zhu Qingwen’s natal family. Consequently, she greeted the old lady politely as she said, “Hello, Grandmother.”

Though the old lady had taken notice of Xue Qingyan supporting her grandson earlier and had been amazed by her beauty, she was shy to bring up her confusion. It was not until this time that she asked smilingly, “Which family do you come from? You are so beautiful. Are you my grandson’s girlfriend?”

Qin Ran found the situation becoming more and more complicated. She let out a long sigh and said, “Grandma, don’t confuse who his partner is by mistake. She is not your grandson’s girlfriend but my Small Aunt’s bestie. Could you please let us take your Sheng’er back to his bedroom to have a rest? Look at his condition!”

Xue Qingyan blushed with shame because of what the old lady had said. She did not know how she should respond. It did not occur to her that the old lady was that interesting. Fortunately, Qin Ran had helped her out.

The old lady did not say anything else. After all, her Sheng’er was the most important. She said quickly, “All right, all right, all right. Take Sheng’er back to his bedroom first.”

Consequently, Xue Qingyan and Qin Ran helped Qin Sheng go back to his bedroom. After that, Xue Qingyan went out first and waited outside. As Qin Sheng’s biological sister, of course, Qin Ran did not need to abstain from anything. It was not until she took off Qin Sheng’s clothes and covered him with the bedsheet that she left his bedroom.

In the living room outside, the old lady was having a good time talking with Xue Qingyan, asking her various questions. Though Xue Qingyan was not her beloved grandson’s girlfriend, she was a good choice to be her grandson’s girlfriend since she was so beautiful.

Xue Qingyan, who was adept at dealing with elders, couldn’t really handle the old lady’s communication style, which was to inquire into the details of her family. It was not until Qin Ran went downstairs that she stood up in a hurry and said, “Grandmother, it’s late. Time for me to go home. I won’t keep you from having a rest. I will visit you sometime in the future.”

The old lady, who did not try to persuade Xue Qingyan to stay, said smilingly, “All right, all right, all right. Be careful on the way home.”

It was not until Qin Ran walked Xue Qingyan out of the old-style villa and saw her get into the car that she came back. Since they had exchanged social media accounts over dinner previously, Qin Ran asked Xue Qingyan to update her once she arrived home.

After Qin Ran came back to the living room, the old lady questioned her closely about what had happened tonight. Qin Ran found an excuse randomly and convinced the old lady. After that, she accompanied the old lady upstairs to have a rest.

It was already eight o’clock when Qin Sheng woke up the next morning. His head was not splitting anymore. So last night, it was the wine that had intoxicated Qin Sheng.

By the time he took a shower and went out, both Qin Ran and the old lady were up. Qin Ran said roughly, “You woke up finally. Do you know that you were drunk last night?”

Qin Sheng felt somewhat surprised and replied, “I didn’t drink too much last night. How come I got drunk?”

If it were Zhu Jiayou who had been drunk, the old lady probably would have dealt with him. However, Qin Sheng was different. The old lady felt somewhat sorry for him and said, “Sheng’er, please drink less in the future. Health is the most important. Without your two sisters, how would you have gotten home?”

Qin Sheng admitted his mistake obediently in a hurry and pampered the old lady for a while. After that, the old lady did not go on nagging.

After Qin Sheng had breakfast, he messaged Xue Qingyan and asked her what had happened last night. Of course, Xue Qingyan did not reveal anything to him. After all, she could not tell Qin Sheng that he had told her a story for half a day.

After Qin Sheng hung up the phone, Qin Ran walked into his bedroom and asked, “Qing Yan told me that you asked Brother Zheng to keep an eye on a man. Why is that?”

Qin Sheng replied honestly, “Yes. The man is the culprit who betrayed me, got Qingyang killed, and almost got me killed in Huang Mei Town.”

After Qin Ran heard him out, she was hesitant for a while. After that, she said, “You are no longer the old Qin Sheng. When it comes to getting things done, you can ask others to help you. Don’t get things done by yourself. Otherwise, it would be troublesome.”

Qin Sheng nodded quietly and said, “Sister, I know it well.”

Qin Ran, who believed that Qin Sheng could act properly, patted him on his shoulder and said, “All right. Time for us to head out. After we are done visiting these families today, we’ll be all set.”

As Qin Sheng heard what Qin Ran had said, he felt somewhat excited in secret because her words meant that he could head for Ningbo…

However, hardly had Qin Sheng and his sister set out when he received a call that he had been anticipating for a long time. It was a call from Lao Chang.