Chapter 328: Offering a Suggestion

Song Qingtian went to see the Old Madam: “Grandma!”

The Old Madam looked at Song Qingtian: “Mm?”

“Grandma, there’s still something I haven’t said. Why don’t we sit down and have a proper chat?”

Song Qingtian felt that this mess in the Qin family would inevitably come to a head sooner or later, so it was best to resolve it now.

The Old Madam asked, “Are you sure?”

“I’m sure.”

The Old Madam glanced at Ling Hanyu, then at Qin Xiaotian: “What about you two?”

Qin Xiaotian remained silent. The Old Madam snorted coldly: “You speak.”

Ling Hanyu spoke up: “I’ll go with Qingtian.”

The Old Madam was surprised: “When did you ever act like a human being?”

“Then was I an animal before?”

Ling Hanyu retorted.

The Old Madam wasn’t going to indulge him: “What do you think?”

“I thought I was human.”

Ling Hanyu wore an arrogant expression, which made the Old Madam laugh.

“You’re really good at talking.”

The Old Madam looked around the living room, now a chaotic mess strewn with broken items: “Is there anywhere else?”

“There is.”

Qin’s Father immediately said, “Please all move to another room.”

Once they were in the other room, Old Master Qin sat down beside the Old Madam.

“You’ve been abroad for so many years—why on earth have you suddenly come back?”

Old Master Qin couldn’t understand. They’d only just decided to bring Song Qingtian here, so how did she know?

“What, is this your territory now? The country hasn’t said a thing, yet you’re unwilling to step up—and you don’t even need me to come back?”

“No, I’m just curious. You’ve been out of sight for years; why go to all this trouble just to bring this unfilial son back?”

“Cut the nonsense! You’re allowed to set the whole mountain on fire, but I’m not allowed to light a single lamp?”

The Old Madam was too tired to argue further: “Just shut up. Why do I get so angry whenever I see you?”

“Then who wouldn’t get angry when they see you?”

Old Master Qin complained: “If it weren’t for me back then, how could you and your child be where you are today? As for your… well, your husband was sick—not because of me.”

“Hmph!”

The Old Madam wasn’t pleased.

All their past grievances were long forgotten by now.

But this time, the Old Madam had returned because of Ling Hanyu, so she was extremely angry.

At this moment, Old Master Qin seemed like a naughty child, looking utterly innocent.

He explained: “It’s not entirely my fault. It was the Old Steward who told me earlier—he said this girl’s marriage to Hanyu was merely a formality; Hanyu doesn’t even like her. I figured there was no harm in borrowing her for a while, especially since Xiaotian likes her too.”

The Old Madam didn’t want to listen, so she stayed silent.

Ling Hanyu sat quietly to one side, saying nothing.

On the other hand, Qin’s Father and Ling Hanyu’s Uncle exchanged a few words.

But Song Qingtian could tell that both men were very busy and quite unhappy about being summoned here specifically for Ling Hanyu.

They thought it wasn’t a big deal at all and really wasn’t necessary.

“You all think it’s unnecessary, but if my wife bears a child for him, does that mean I’m crazy, or are you?”

Ling Hanyu had just placed a teacup for her, but he swept it off the table in one swift motion, sending it crashing to the floor with a crisp, ringing sound.

Song Qingtian jumped in surprise.

Everyone else turned to look at Ling Hanyu, who wore a cold, impassive expression: “I’m making it clear today: anyone who dares to make a move on Qingtian again can expect no mercy from me—I’ll wipe them out!”

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Ling Hanyu looked at Song Qingtian: “Well, what’s your plan?”

Song Qingtian hadn’t expected Ling Hanyu to address her so suddenly, but she understood that this matter needed to be settled quickly. So without hesitation, she laid out her ideas.

“The Qin family’s situation is unique, but it’s not infertility. I’ve thought of a few solutions. First, Mr. Qin could sacrifice a bit for the sake of continuing the family line—if he happens to meet a girl he truly loves, he can endure a little pain. After all, you’re a man; for love, a little suffering is manageable. That’s the first option.”

Qin Xiaotian stared coldly at Song Qingtian, saying nothing.

Song Qingtian felt this approach probably wouldn’t work, because when men seek pleasure, they naturally want comfort.

So Qin Xiaotian’s expression was telling her: he wanted a high-quality marital life, not to endure pain just to fulfill some obligation.

Thinking about this, Song Qingtian continued: “The second option is to adopt a child—or several. Adopt them right from birth, so they won’t even know they’re not part of the Qin family. Then they won’t have to suffer the way you have. Of course, there’s a sacrifice involved: if you never find true love, you shouldn’t do this. In fact, many couples choose not to have physical intimacy at all, and they still live happily together, sweet as can be.”

“Hmph!”

As soon as Song Qingtian finished, Ling Hanyu let out a light laugh.

Song Qingtian looked at him, and Ling Hanyu immediately wiped the smile off his face.

“What are you laughing at?”

Ling Hanyu leaned over to Song Qingtian, grabbed her chin, and kissed her passionately—hard and fast.

Song Qingtian tried punching him, but it was no use.

After kissing her for a while, Ling Hanyu finally let go.

Song Qingtian’s face flushed red.

Ling Hanyu then asked, “Do you understand now?”

Song Qingtian rolled her eyes.

This wouldn’t work, so she moved on to the next idea.

End of Chapter 328: Offering a Suggestion