latelenovela Chapter 409 After much deliberation
Chapter 409 After much deliberation
Indeed, the person coughing at the door was Qin Zhongting. Qin Zhongting came today because of Zhao Tianming's matter, hoping that Chen Er could let Zhao Tianming go this time. When Chen Er heard that it was Qin Zhongting, his eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. Chen Er wasn't stupid.
Qin Zhongting actually went to my residence in the middle of the night instead of sleeping, so he must be trying to exonerate Zhao Tianming. Chen Er thought about it again and again, but he couldn't do anything about it. After all, Qin Zhongting was Qin Luoshen's biological father.
If Chen Er doesn't even give her a chance to meet, although Qin Luoshen doesn't say anything on the surface, she must feel terrible inside. Just as Chen Er was hesitating, Qin Luoshen poked Chen Er's heart with her small hand.
"Chen Er, you silly goose, what are you thinking? You don't need to care about my feelings. Besides, you and Qin Zhongting are completely different types of people. Just do things your way, and I will always stand by your side and support you." Qin Luoshen's beautiful eyes seemed to be filled with laughter.
Although Qin Luoshen said that, Chen Er saw the sadness hidden deep in her heart. Chen Er knew that Qin Luoshen said that because she liked him too much. But no matter what, Qin Zhongting was Qin Luoshen's father who gave her life and raised her.
Chen Er sighed, then softened his tone: "So it's my father-in-law. Ma Dazhi, hurry up and open the door. Also, have someone prepare a table of food and wine for me. My father-in-law and I will drink until we drop tonight." Chen Er was always very tactful in his dealings.
Moreover, Chen Er didn't want to put Qin Luoshen in a difficult position. Qin Luoshen was completely surprised when she heard Chen Er's words, because she knew Chen Er's character very well. This time, Chen Er had gone to great lengths to catch Zhao Tianming's weakness, so how could he easily meet Qin Zhongting?
Anyone with half a brain knows that Qin Zhongting came in the middle of the night to prevent Chen Er from reporting Zhao Tianming's matter to the Emperor tomorrow. Chen Er also noticed the puzzled look on Qin Luoshen's face, and Chen Er immediately smiled.
Chen Er rubbed Qin Luoshen's hands, then said in a gentler tone, "No matter what, you are my father-in-law. Besides, I should thank you for bringing such a beautiful woman like you into my life. Otherwise, where would I find such a wonderful girl?"
"If Father-in-law wants to drink, I have plenty here. But if Father-in-law wants to exonerate Zhao Tianming, then I will be powerless to help you." Chen Er told Qin Luoshen his innermost thoughts to give her a heads-up.
Chen Er wanted to tell Qin Luoshen that he was about to do something outrageous, and that she shouldn't be angry with him. Qin Luoshen was a very smart girl, and she immediately understood the meaning behind Chen Er's words.
Qin Luoshen nodded. Ma Dazhi opened the door with a gloomy face. Qin Zhongting was actually wearing an official robe. He strode over, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. This time, Qin Zhongting really came for Zhao Tianming.
When Qin Zhongting saw Chen Er and Qin Luoshen living together, a flicker appeared in his eyes. He hadn't expected the two to develop their relationship so quickly. Qin Luoshen had always been a well-behaved and demure girl around him.
But now, Qin Luoshen and Chen Er have only known each other for a few months, yet they already have so many feelings for each other. However, Qin Zhongting is not disappointed at all; on the contrary, he is a little excited. If Chen Er and Qin Luoshen really live together, then Qin Luoshen is now Chen Er's woman.
To put it bluntly, Qin Zhongting's status and his relationship with Chen Er changed. They were no longer in a superior-subordinate relationship, but rather a son-in-law and father-in-law relationship. After thinking about this, Qin Zhongting looked at Chen Er with a wicked smile and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Chen Er, I really didn't expect you to be so clever. You managed to get my precious daughter so quickly today. I really don't know whether to laugh or cry." Qin Zhongting sighed helplessly, as if the two of them were old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time.
However, even though Qin Zhongting was good at pretending, Chen Er could still act. Chen Er grabbed Qin Zhongting's neck and said it very easily.
"Father-in-law, make yourself at home. I've already had Ma Dazhi prepare the food and wine. Tonight, we must drink until we drop. I've forgotten how long it's been since I last drank with you." Chen Er's voice was very gentle.
However, when Qin Zhongting heard this, he felt a little relieved. When he first came here, Qin Zhongting thought that this matter would not be easy to handle. After all, he and Chen Er were not the same type of people. To put it bluntly, their views on everything were different. For example, Qin Zhongting was the kind of person who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
However, Chen Er is different from others who outwardly maintain a facade of respectability. Chen Er is grateful, hateful, and ruthless. He will use all his power to overturn anything that is not in accordance with common sense and give the people justice.
Upon hearing Chen Er's words, Qin Zhongting gave a wry smile: "Chen Er, I've already eaten at home, so let's not linger. Besides, it's getting late, and you should all go to sleep. I have a few words to say before I leave."
Qin Zhongting took a deep breath and immediately refused to drink there. Chen Er's lips twitched involuntarily a few times before he said expressionlessly.
"Qin Zhongting, you know it's getting late, so why are you disturbing our rest? Can we talk about it tomorrow?" Chen Er's words left Qin Zhongting somewhat dumbfounded. He knew that if they talked about it tomorrow, what effect would it have?
Tomorrow, Chen Er will personally go to see the Emperor and report on Zhao Tianming's matter. Once the Emperor finds out, Zhao Tianming will have no good days left. Therefore, Qin Zhongting's forehead was already covered with fine beads of sweat.
Qin Zhongting sighed before getting to the point: "Chen Er, the reason I came to see you today is actually about Zhao Tianming. Zhao Beixing just found me."
"He already told me that as long as you let Zhao Tianming go, Zhao Beixing will agree to whatever conditions you want, and might even help you get promoted. After all, nobody wants to stay at the first rank forever, right?"