Han Jin’s gaze flickered as he smiled and said, "No need to eat out. Just have the servants here make us something simple to eat."
Han Jin seemed to exude an air of being reasonable and understanding.
Han Zheng smiled, "The servants need to take care of the children, and cooking for you would mean having to go out to buy groceries. It’s better to eat out. The guest follows the host’s lead, so let’s do that."
Saying this, he stood up, spoke briefly to Song Ting, and then walked out.
Song Ting’s lips twitched, but inwardly, he fully supported Han Zheng’s actions.
His precious grandchildren needed to be protected cautiously, didn’t they?
Han Muchuan had a dubious character. Even though he may have changed a bit, Song Ting still didn’t trust him, and just now, he had noticed something off about the way both father and son were avoiding eye contact.
Shortly thereafter, Song Ting learned why Han Jin and his son averted their gazes: Han Jin was actually with Zhao Qingya now.
My God, whom were they humiliating?
Alright, even if it was an accident, even if they needed to treat Zhao Qingya’s illness, couldn’t Han Muyang have taken her over?
Why on earth bring Han Jin along and spill the beans right away, making it awkward for everyone?
Meanwhile, in a private room at a hotel, Han Zheng also listened as Han Jin stuttered through his current relationship with Zhao Qingya.
Both Han Jin and Han Muchuan thought Han Zheng would be furious, or at least feel awkward, but to their surprise, he said airily, "That’s good. Consider it fate between you two. Cherish it, but you haven’t gotten your marriage certificate yet, have you?"
Han Zheng was truly not angry about this.
Being a reincarnator who had experienced more than most, and besides, Erhu had just brought him a message saying that Meng Chuyue hoped he wouldn’t dwell on this matter.
He was only frustrated with Han Jin’s current state of mind and didn’t really want them staying at his house.
He discreetly asked Erhu to inform Meng Chuyue and Shen Ci to quickly rent or buy a nearby property to house Han Jin, Zhao Qingya, and Han Muchuan.
After instructing Erhu, he immediately set a trap for Han Jin, preparing himself for not keeping them in the house.
Pretending to be a couple, how could Han Jin possibly marry Zhao Qingya?
Knowing he couldn’t keep it from Han Zheng, he could only sheepishly admit, "We were planning to register, but her illness suddenly worsened, and we didn’t manage to do it in time."
Han Zheng nodded, "That’s understandable. After all, true love shines through hardship. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t officially married."
Han Muchuan was silent throughout, seemingly not too pleased about Zhao Qingya being with Han Jin.
This was reasonable and not too revealing.
After the meal, they returned to the clinic to discuss Zhao Qingya’s condition, and Han Zheng told Han Jin, "We have an empty house across the street. I’ve already had someone clean it up. You can stay there for the next few days. Of course, if you want to find your own place, that’s fine too."
As it turned out, there was a small building for sale right across the street, which Shen Ci conveniently bought.
Being just across the street, Han Jin couldn’t complain that it was too far and inconvenient, so he had to agree.
Han Muchuan was somewhat upset but knew that, for now, this was the only option.
The next morning at nine, Han Jin and Han Muchuan took Zhao Qingya to the clinic for acupuncture and IV therapy, left her with the nurses, and then slipped next door, hoping to find a chance to move in.
They thought Han Zheng was around, but Song Ting told them, "He’s gone back home. I wanted him to stay for a few more days, but he said that although Shen Ci is filial, he can’t just stick around his son-in-law’s place."
This was a bright and clear message to Han Jin and Han Muchuan—this house belonged to Shen Ci, and they had no grounds to overstay their welcome.
The father and son had to leave in displeasure.
After leaving, Han Muchuan didn’t head to the clinic or the house across the street but instead found a miscellaneous goods store and called the home of Gu Xiaoling.
Gu Xiaoling was Meng Chuyue’s former neighbor when she ran the Fruit Store.
They were not on good terms at all.