Chapter 312: Chapter 312. They’re Actually a Family
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Qiu Yongkang was curious about what kind of parents could raise a girl like Su Qing. He smiled and said to Ji Xiaoying,
“I’m going to visit Uncle Su and Auntie Su.”
“Sure, if you see Sister Su Qing’s parents, you’ll also think they’re not ordinary.
Uncle Su has a refined temperament and is especially imposing.”
Xiaoying excitedly told Qiu Yongkang about her feelings for Su Qing’s parents. Qiu Yongkang listened with a smile. He liked the way Xiaoying talked. She was beaming with joy. When he saw her smile, all his worries were gone.
As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of the government office. They did not expect to meet Qin Feng, who had rushed over after hearing the news. Qiu Yongkang looked at Qin Feng with a complicated expression.
To avoid exposing his ident.i.ty, Old Master Qin ident.i.ty was still Su Qing’s father. Would it be awkward if the natural father met him?
“Sister Su Qing’s parents are here.”
Xiaoying whispered to her grandfather. She was not allowed to call him grandfather. Her brother had instructed her only to address him as Uncle Su in front of outsiders to protect her grandfather.
“Yes, I just heard the news and came to look.”
Qin Feng was holding a wine jar in his hands. He had come from Su Qing’s winery, and this jar of wine was taken from the winery.
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Madam Li gave Qin Feng a ‘Wan Fu,’ but she didn’t dare to call him ‘Old Master.’ She could only give a’ Wan Fu ‘to express her respect for him.
Qin Feng nodded at her as a form of return. Qiu Yongkang followed them silently. As they walked into the government office, they heard the cries of the children in the room.
The children would cry for a while and make a fuss. Taking care of them was a difficult job.
Su Qing didn’t know anything about coaxing children. When she saw the two crying children, she turned her head stiffly.
It was easy to save these children, but how to settle them down was the problem.
“Shuisheng, what about these children?”
Su Qing threw the difficult problem to Ji Shuisheng. She was in charge of saving people, while Shuisheng was in charge of cleaning up the aftermath.
Ji Shuisheng did not know whether to laugh or cry as he looked at Su Qing. If it was adults, it was easy to arrange; they could find a few empty houses to stay in. Qing’er was good at throwing away this burden.
However, all three-year-olds needed adults to take care of them. Where could he find so many people to take care of these children?
Su Qing saw Ji Shuisheng’s worried expression and tried to suggest to him,
“If it doesn’t work, we’ll give each family a child. We’ll give them some money.” Ji Shuisheng held his forehead and looked at her. Wasn’t this a bad idea? Everyone would be happy if you distributed the sheep and food. No one would be willing to accept them or give them money. Such a small child was a burden. They could only eat and not work and had to be taken care of.
But what else could they do?
Ji Shuisheng frowned and pondered. Suddenly, he had a good idea.
“How about this? We can find an empty house and clean it up to build a school. During the day, we can hire a teacher to teach the children, and at night, we can hire two women to take care of them in the dormitory.”
Su Qing’s eyes lit up when he heard that. This was like a modern boarding school. Not only could it take care of the children, but it could also train them to gain knowledge. In the future, when the children are returned to their parents, it would be easier to explain and not hinder the children’s studies. “Shuisheng, this is a good idea.”
Luan Qingshan looked at Ji Shuisheng with admiration. After eating a mutton bun, he had the strength to speak.
“Shuisheng’s idea is quite good. You don’t have to spend money to hire a teacher when 1 have nothing to do here. 1’11 teach the children to read.”
To support his daughter, Su Hanxuan volunteered to be a teacher. When Luan Qingshan heard that his brother-in-law was one step ahead of him, he quickly said,
“I can also be a teacher, but we can’t care for the children at night.”
“I’ll take care of them tonight.”
Madam Li walked into the house. She liked children, and since she had nothing to do daily, she would help Su Qing and Shuisheng relieve their worries! She could also feel that she was somewhat useful.
“I can also help take care of them.”
Luan Hong also volunteered to take care of the children. After spending a few days with them, she fell in love with these cute babies.
Now, all the problems were solved. There were people taking care of the children day and night. Su Qing smiled and called out to her G.o.dmother, “G.o.dmother.”
Yang Ruxue couldn’t help but look at Madam Li when she heard her daughter call her G.o.dmother. She saw a beautiful, dignified, middle-aged woman with a steady temperament. She looked at her daughter with a kind gaze.
“Su Qing, 1 heard from Xiaoying that your parents are here?”
When Madam Li entered the room, she saw the two n.o.ble ladies sitting on the kang. They were n.o.ble ladies from wealthy families. However, they were not wearing silk; their graceful temperament was like what Xiaoying had said.
One was as elegant and n.o.ble as a plum blossom, while the other was as gorgeous as a raging fire. However, she did not know which one was Su Qing’s mother.
“G.o.dmother, this is my mother, and this is my aunt.”
Su Qing introduced her to G.o.dmother. Yang Ruxue quickly stood up from the brick bed to show her respect for Madam Li. She thanked Madam Li gratefully,” “Elder sister, thank you for taking care of Xi’er.”
“Sister, you’re too polite. 1 didn’t take care of Su Qing. She helped cure my eyes and cared for me in every way. If you want to thank someone, it should be me thanking you for giving birth to such an outstanding daughter.”
Madam Li hurriedly gave Yang Ruxue a long bow. She wasn’t being polite.
Those who weren’t blind wouldn’t know. Without Su Qing, she would still be trapped in the dark.
“You’re welcome.”
Yang Ruxue was very happy to hear Madam Li boasting about Su Qing, but she still spoke politely.
“h.e.l.lo, sister. I’m Xi’er’s aunt. Let’s call each other sisters in the future, okay?” Yang Rubing warmly greeted Madam Li. Although she wore a coa.r.s.e cloth dress wrapped in an ordinary woman’s scarf, her temperament was not that of a mountain village woman. She was a woman from a scholarly family. She had fallen in love with this graceful woman since Madam Li entered the house.
“If Furen doesn’t mind, then this little woman will respectfully obey.”
Madam Li happily agreed to Yang Rubing’s suggestion.
“h.e.l.lo, Auntie.”
Luan Hong came over to greet Madam Li. Madam Li saw that she also liked this bright and generous girl, so she smiled and replied,
“h.e.l.lo, Miss.”
Su Qing introduced Su Hanxuan to the G.o.dmother. “G.o.dmother, this is my father.”
Su Hanxuan nodded gratefully at Madam Li. Madam Li gave him a wish as a greeting.
Qiu Yongkang heard Su Qing introduce Su Hanxuan to Madam Li. He didn’t expect Su Hanxuan to be Su Qing’s father. He was shocked, but his face was as calm as the lake. He placed the lamb leg and mutton buns on the table and bowed respectfully to Su Hanxuan.
“Second Master Su, how have you been?”
Su Hanxuan knew Qiu Yongkang. He and Ji Shuisheng had gone to the clothing store to order cotton-padded clothes together, and he had a good impression of him. This young man did not look like a businessman at all. He looked like a refined scholar. He was brilliant and had a certain degree of relaxation. It was easy for people to have a good impression of him.
Su Hanxuan smiled and said to Qiu Yongkang,
“Qiu Yongkang? 1 remember correctly, right?”
“Uncle Su has a good memory.”
Qiu Yongkang smiled and nodded. He didn’t expect Second Master Su to remember him still. Su Qing was lucky to have such a father! He was pleased in his heart.
Su Hanxuan suddenly realized that something was wrong, so he asked Ji Shuisheng and Qiu Yongkang,
“Shuisheng, Yongkang, didn’t you say you were doing business in Jingshi Dao?
Why did you come to Mo City?”