Sweet Nostalgia of the 80s

Capítulo 2384: Chapter 2277: The Drunken Man’s True Intentions

Ji Chuan is not a fool; he’s very clear about it in his heart.

It seems Qiu Xinyi was interested in him since the last time she saw him.

However, at that time, his mind was entirely occupied with Yan Huan, so he didn’t notice her at all. That’s why Qiu Xinyi would seek her father’s help, right?

Otherwise, why would he suddenly invite him back for dinner when it’s been so long since he operated on Chief Qiu?

Isn’t it strange to express gratitude so persistently after such a long time?

“Come on! Ji Chuan, it’s been a long time since we last met, hasn’t it? Today, we definitely need to have a drink,” Chief Qiu instructed his daughter to fetch some wine.

“I’ve already got it ready for you!” Qiu Xinyi squinted as she took a bottle of Maotai from the cabinet. “Dad, I’m using your best wine to entertain your guest, so don’t feel too bad about it!”

Chief Qiu helplessly pointed at his daughter, smiling: “You’re really siding with someone outside of your family!”

Qiu Xinyi laughed: “Dad! Haven’t you always said how Doctor Ji saved your life? It’s not too much to give your lifesaver a little Maotai, right?”

“Not at all, not at all!”

“That’s settled then!”

Ji Chuan, seeing they wanted him to drink, repeatedly declined: “Chief, I’d really love to have a few drinks with you, but I can’t!”

“Why not?”

“You know I’m a surgeon! As a surgeon, I need to keep a clear mind all the time,” Ji Chuan said.

“Just have two drinks with me! We won’t drink more than that!” Chief Qiu, while speaking, personally poured him some wine.

When the chief himself pours you a drink, how can you refuse?

With no other choice, Ji Chuan had to agree: “Alright, just two cups then!”

“Alright!”

Chief Qiu and Ji Chuan clinked their glasses, then he started chatting: “We haven’t seen each other in two years; I wonder how old you are now, Ji Chuan?”

“Thirty-five!”

Ji Chuan answered truthfully.

“You’re not young anymore! At this age, most people have kids in elementary school, why aren’t you in any hurry?” Chief Qiu kept steering the conversation, circling back to the topic of marriage.

“I just haven’t met the right person.”

“Your family must be anxious, right? Oh right, where is your hometown? I remember you’re not originally from Nancheng?”

“I’m from Jiangning! Quite a distance from here! My parents are anxious, but they never rush me! I’m not young, but I don’t want to settle for just anyone!”

“Indeed! Finding the right person to spend your life with is very important.” Chief Qiu nodded in agreement and then shifted the topic to his own daughter, “Xinyi is just like that, she’s turning thirty after the new year. She’s quite skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting! She used to be in our art troupe, left after an incident during a performance! She’s very filial, her cooking is also excellent…but she hasn’t found the right person either, I’m pretty anxious!”

Chief Qiu’s words couldn’t have been more obvious.

The chief had taken a liking to him, wanting him as a son-in-law for the Qiu family.

Ji Chuan wanted to refuse, but thought for a moment and said tactfully: “Xinyi is such a wonderful girl! I’m sure many people are pursuing her. Unfortunately, I already have someone in my heart, otherwise, I’d be the first to chase her!”