Chapter 1268 - 1267: The Day of Great Joy
Chapter 1268 - 1267: The Day of Great Joy
Qin Qing, I'm telling you one more time, I have no self-control. If you touch me again, I'll have to touch you back!"Tang Rao's self-control was definitely at the breaking point.
"I like it when you touch me!"
With Tang Rao's words, Qin Qing became even more reckless and pushed Tang Rao back onto the ground.
"Tang Rao, whether you acknowledge me or not, I am yours. For the first and the last time, I am doing this willingly."
With such an offer at his doorstep, how could Tang Rao refuse? If he kept on refusing, he would become the laughingstock of the entire Divine Realm.
After Tang Rao had his way with Qin Qing, he realized that it really was her first time. Now, not taking responsibility for Qin Qing would be doing a disservice to such an honest woman.
"Um...Qin Qing..."
Tang Rao was so embarrassed he didn't know what to say.
Qin Qing just silently took care of the room, pretending like what just happened didn't occur.
"Let's go, my father is still waiting."
How could Tang Rao face Old Man Qin after just sleeping with his daughter, and then asking for his help?
"Um...I think Zijing City doesn't need the formation at the moment. I'll come find him next time."
Saying this, Tang Rao was about to leave.
"What are you afraid of?"
If Qin Qing wasn't afraid, what was Tang Rao scared of?
"I, I'm not afraid...let's just go..."
Sooner or later, Tang Rao would have to face this, so let it be.
Inside the Qin Mansion, Old Man Qin had been waiting for quite some time.
"Tang Rao, I heard from Qin Qing that you were coming today. So how's it going, is Zijing City completed?"
Old Man Qin showed great interest in Tang Rao's Zijing City, having seen the pictures Tang Rao provided and always keen to move in and experience it once it's done.
"The first phase is complete, so I wanted to ask if you're interested in setting up the formation?"
As Tang Rao spoke these words, his heart was filled with a myriad of emotions. Whether Old Man Qin did the formation or not, Tang Rao was agreeable.
"Sure, didn't I say earlier that we'd complete a Great Formation together? Did you forget?"
Tang Rao hadn't forgotten that Old Man Qin still thought about learning some new skills on Tang Rao's side.
"I didn't forget; how could I forget something so important? How about in the next two days, will that work for you?"
Old Man Qin calculated the time and felt it wasn't very busy, so he replied, "Then let's do it in the next two days, we'll finish the first phase and discuss the rest later."
"Tang Rao, the meal at home is almost ready. Stay and eat with us; we're all family, don't be shy."
These words from Old Man Qin made Tang Rao feel uneasy, having slept with the man's daughter made leaving awkward and staying even more so.
"Dad, Tang Rao has important matters to attend to."
Qin Qing felt her life was complete with this unattainable love. Trying once was enough, she didn't want Old Man Qin's words to put Tang Rao in a difficult spot.
"What important matters could be more pressing than drinking with your father-in-law? Tell me?"
Old Man Qin, being an emotional person, pulled Tang Rao inside.
"I have no pressing matters, drinking with my father-in-law is more important."
Tang Rao surprisingly went inside with Old Man Qin, leaving Qin Qing outside almost petrified by the wind.
"That's right, now you're my good son-in-law. My good son-in-law hasn't even had a drink with me, and my daughter followed him and went off, I have a lot to be thankful for."
Qin Qing's tears were about to fall.
"Dad, actually there's nothing between me and Tang Rao, you've all been mistaken."
Qin Qing finally mustered the courage to confess to Old Man Qin.
"Nothing to do with it? So who decides this, you or me and Tang Rao?"
It had been a long time since Old Man Qin got this angry. Truth be told, he didn't see anyone but Tang Rao fitting in as a good son-in-law.
"Dad!"
Qin Qing's tears fell; what had made her so fragile?
Seeing Qin Qing cry in front of Old Man Qin, all notions in Tang Rao's mind of escaping responsibility disappeared, replaced by thoughts about how to tell Old Man Qin that he wanted to be with Qin Qing and what promises he needed to make.
"Qin Qing, what do you mean, you used me up and don't want to take responsibility?"
Just as Old Man Qin and Qin Qing's relationship was on the verge of breaking, Tang Rao stepped forward and indirectly confessed to Qin Qing.
Used up and don't want to take responsibility?
It seemed every term was misplaced on Qin Qing, yet Tang Rao used it to describe her.
"You two...?"
Old Man Qin looked at Qin Qing in disbelief, then glanced at Tang Rao.
"We are, yes, just like you think."
This man was shameless to this extent.
"Today, I also came to discuss something with my father-in-law. You see, since Qin Qing and I have such a good relationship, when can we arrange our matter? Do you have any requirements?"
Such good manners, Old Man Qin could hardly believe those words came from Tang Rao's mouth.
Qin Qing, too, couldn't believe it.
Qin Qing was already prepared to part ways with Tang Rao, so this sudden change was too significant.
"No objections, what could we object to? The daughter is here, the dowry is here, whenever you want to take her away, take her away; our Qin Family has no requirements."
Was Old Man Qin too casual about Qin Qing?
"No, you can't be too shabby when passing off your daughter. What about the bride price, are there any requirements?"
For the first time, Tang Rao regarded marriage matters so seriously.
"Tang Rao, I know there's no love between us, you don't need to take responsibility for me, and my father can disregard what you just said."
Qin Qing left an escape route for Tang Rao, but Tang Rao paid no heed to her words.
"Father-in-law, I was sincere about what I said earlier. I genuinely want to treat Qin Qing well. It's time to talk about marriage, let's be serious."
Well, with Tang Rao's words, Old Man Qin also breathed a great sigh of relief. He slapped his thigh, laughed, and said, "The dowry the Qin Family doesn't need; here's the bride price. Tang Rao, you keep it well. We don't want any formalities, as long as you treat Qin Qing well, I'll be satisfied."
He placed Qin Qing's hand into Tang Rao's and solemnly said, "Today is a joyous day for you and Qin Qing. Tang Rao, I admire you, so you being my son-in-law leaves me speechless; I just hope you treat Qin Qing well and be filial to us—that's enough."
Without another word, Tang Rao raised his glass and toasted Old Man Qin.
"Old man—no, father-in-law, let me toast to you, from now on, Qin Qing's happiness is secure with me, you can rest assured a million times, if Qin Qing feels wronged, you come find me."
This was a military oath for himself, Tang Rao's heart tugged with mixed feelings.
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