Chapter 199: Depends
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Brother Shanmin!” Su Bin’s voice echoed through the surroundings as he eagerly called out to his old friend.
Before their arrival, Su Bin couldn’t contain his excitement and shouted happily. It was evident that he had a close bond with the mountain man.
“Hey, Su Bin, it’s you!” Qian Shanmin exclaimed when he spotted them, promptly setting aside whatever he was occupied with.
He raised his voice, brimming with joy, “Su Bin, you’ve grown so much since we last met a few years ago. You’ve become quite the handsome lad, and you even have a capable wife who’s achieved such high rankings!”
“I’ll be the host tonight; let’s have a few drinks to celebrate!”
As Su Bin and Qin Zhenzhen approached Qian Shanmin, it seemed that Su Lan was deliberately avoiding him and went to the other side to chat with her brother and sister.
Su Bin couldn’t help but size up Qian Shanmin, noticing how he appeared darker and stronger than before. Su Bin attributed this to the rigorous training in the military camp.
Qin Zhenzhen observed that her husband was unusually happy, and she took the opportunity to introduce herself, “This is my wife, Qin Zhenzhen.” Qian Shanmin greeted her with sincerity, “Third Sister-in-law.”
“Brother Shanmin,” Qin Zhenzhen echoed, addressing him warmly along with Su Bin.
Qian Shanmin smiled, seemingly accepting Qin Zhenzhen as his genuine Third Sister-in-law.
“I’ve heard about your remarkable abilities and the good luck you’ve brought to the Su Family.”
“I can only say that he’s truly fortunate to have married you,” Qian Shanmin complimented, acknowledging Qin Zhenzhen’s positive influence.
“How about both of you come over to my place for dinner?” Qin Zhenzhen responded with a smile, deferring to Su Bin’s decision.
Su Bin humbly replied, “He’s just a Cultivated Talent. It’s not a big deal. We already celebrated last night.”
Regretfully, Qian Shanmin expressed, “I wasn’t aware that you were back last night, or else I would have asked to join in the celebration.”
Feeling a bit uncomfortable, he hesitated before sharing more honestly with Su Bin, “Actually, I wanted to go to your home last night, but your sister advised me not to.”
Qin Zhenzhen was taken aback, not expecting such straightforwardness from Qian Shanmin.
No one had informed Su Bin that it was Su Lan’s decision to keep Qian Shanmin away from the celebration. Su Lan wanted to avoid any potential gossip and, hence, steered clear of him.
Embarrassed, Su Bin smiled and defended his sister, “She’s overthinking things.”
However, Qian Shanmin continued to be forthright, saying, “Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something over dinner.”
Curious, Su Bin encouraged him to speak his mind, “You can ask now.”
Su Bin had an idea about what might be going on. Qian Shanmin remained as open and optimistic as ever, preferring to discuss matters face-to-face rather than keeping things inside and making others uncomfortable.
He appreciated Qian Shanmin’s straightforward personality.
Qian Shanmin glanced at Qin Zhenzhen and felt a bit embarrassed before proceeding. Su Bin assured him, “Ask away. I won’t hide anything from my wife.’
Qian Shanmin chuckled, appreciating the openness, “That’s great! Then I will ask directly.”
He went on to explain his past feelings for Su Bin’s sister, “Many people in the village knew that I wanted to marry your sister, but fate had other plans. I was so determined that I left for the army.”
“But life took a different turn. I got injured on the battlefield and became disabled, and your sister went through a divorce as well.”
“After careful consideration, I have decided to make a proposal to your sister.
Are you in favor or against it?”
Su Bin turned the question back to him, asking about his sister’s reaction, “What does my sister think about it? Actually, it depends on her. Our opinions can only be used as a reference..”