Rebirth: General, Don't Mess Around!

Madam Qin was very supportive of recognizing sworn relations.

Just now, when the Old Madam brought it up, her own son didn’t oppose it, indicating that although the Old Madam had some affection for Ye Jian, it still wasn’t deep enough for her to accept Ye Jian as her granddaughter-in-law.

In the end, it was her family’s Old Madam who came from a prestigious household; despite claiming to be indifferent to social status, she had her own set of standards deep inside!

Thinking of her mother-in-law siding with her, Madam Qin felt much more reassured inside.

In fact, Madam Qin misunderstood entirely; the Old Madam didn’t disapprove of Ye Jian as her granddaughter-in-law, it was that Ye Jian had no intention of becoming the Qin family’s granddaughter-in-law.

Self-delusion, that was the type Madam Qin fell under.

”Xulin, could you take mom home for me?” Qin Ying understood her mother’s temperament. Although grandma was also in the car, she couldn’t help but worry her mother might say something inappropriate.

With her freshly-minted boyfriend keeping her company, the madam at home would be somewhat cautious, less likely to say anything too unpleasant, and thus not offend Grandma Qin, causing Ye Jian to be annoyed.

”Sure, Auntie, I’ll take you back to rest.” V8 wasn’t aware of what they were all circling around in their minds, but he followed his girlfriend’s wish. In reality, he was more inclined to send his Captain a message, to tell him that his lady was on the mind of a formidable and strong rival, and he should come to the rescue posthaste!

Mrs. Qin couldn’t get a word out before being interrupted by her daughter’s words, which made her quite frustrated. However, at this time, she also felt a bit overwhelmed and didn’t want to argue; there would always be time to address these matters.

”Be careful on the road.” Qin Ying saw them to the elevator and subtly signaled to V8, who blinked, his sharpness as a Special Forces operative coming fully to bear in that moment, astonishingly quick to understand!

Returning his girlfriend a thumbs-up, V8 waved goodbye, taking the Old Madam home.

Ye Jian helped Old Madam Qin into the car. The streets of Capital City were quiet before the break of dawn. After getting in the car, the Old Madam finally couldn’t resist sleep any longer. As she drifted off, she didn’t forget to cling tightly to Ye Jian’s arm.

”Is there a blanket in the car? Grandma Qin has fallen asleep,” Ye Jian asked Qin Xiu in a low voice, who was seated in the front passenger seat.

”It seems none was prepared in the car.” Qin Xiu took off his jacket and handed it to Ye Jian, ”Cover Grandma with it for now.”

Ye Jian took the jacket from Qin Xiu, cautiously supporting Old Madam Qin, and draped it over her.

”It has been a tough night for you,” Qin Xiu said to Ye Jian after a while, still in the midst of an internal struggle.

Ye Jian chuckled softly and said, ”You’ve said that several times tonight already, there’s no need to repeat such words of gratitude over and over, is there?”

Qin Xiu smiled and lowered his head, uncertain of what else he should say to her.

”Why don’t you sleep a bit too? I’ll let you know when we arrive,” Qin Xiu suggested after some thought.

”I’m still holding up fine,” Ye Jian adjusted Old Madam Qin into a comfortable position, shrugging off the late-night vigil as a minor inconvenience.

Qin Xiu saw Ye Jian’s actions through the rearview mirror, and his gaze dimmed once more. He was too late. Such a wonderful girl, yet they had no fate together, no foreseeable future.

”What do you think about the proposal Grandma made at the hospital earlier?” Qin Xiu asked abruptly.

”Which proposal? The sworn kinship?” Ye Jian inquired.

”Yes.”

”Let’s discuss the issue further; there’s no rush at this moment,” Ye Jian knew the Old Madam had mentioned this matter twice as a way to protect and relieve her from pressure, but it was a decision that needed more careful consideration.