At night, the Qin Family’s home was brightly lit, filled with cheerful laughter.
“Let me see, Xiyang Food Company, my good child, is the company bigger than the factory?”
Zhang Guilan took over the business license and exclaimed.
Now they don’t have to fear the food factory anymore, they themselves are a food company.
“There are many intricacies here,” Qin Han spoke seriously, “Strictly speaking, a company is not necessarily bigger than a factory, it’s just a bit more formidable.”
“As long as it’s more formidable than the factory, that’s good enough.”
Hadn’t the food factory been snatching business from their store these days? Zhang Guilan had already been holding a grudge.
Lin Chuxia smiled and said, “It’s not exactly like that; a company and a factory just have different legal statuses, it’s not about who’s stronger. But now that we’ve established a food company, expanding our market beyond Ancheng County becomes well-grounded and justified.”
Qin Han already knew about this; in the afternoon, he even called Qin Wu over to the small courtyard to discuss it.
Qin Wu, like many, was originally a true farmer and only widened his horizons after working at the Bun Shop.
Working every day at the counter selling cooked food, although the job was easy and the pay was not low, Qin Wu always felt something was missing.
This opportunity to help their company promote products changed him completely, giving him full confidence.
Qin Han was happy for him too. Under his younger sister’s influence, everyone started becoming restless with the status quo, all aspiring to achieve something of their own.
Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin were unspeakably delighted; though they didn’t understand what a food company represented, they just felt it was impressive.
As parents, nothing was more gratifying than seeing their children become successful.
Dinner was even richer than yesterday’s, and Mr. Qin even brought out the sorghum wine Lin Chuxia had brought back earlier.
Qin Yang was somewhat worried when he saw it. “Dad, maybe you shouldn’t drink. The alcohol content is not low, be careful of getting sick.”
Although the letter mentioned his father was seldom sick now, in Qin Yang’s heart, his father was still the frail old man.
But Qin Han cheerfully said, “It’s fine, Dad is much healthier now, he can enjoy a couple of drinks once in a while. Today is a happy day, let him drink a little. Second brother, how about you? Can you drink a bit?”
He looked at Qin Yang’s injured arm.
“I’m fine,” he was also pleased.
“That’s great, have a little, younger sister as well.”
Qin Han took a glass and poured drinks for them both.
Zhang Guilan also took a glass, “I’ll have some too, it’s a joyful day.”
After speaking, she also asked Mrs. Qin, “Mom, how about you have a little?”
Mrs. Qin smiled and waved her hand, “I can’t, it’s so spicy, it makes me dizzy after drinking.”
Everyone laughed.
Lin Chuxia poured a cup of tea for Mrs. Qin, “Then take tea instead of wine, you must join in the excitement today.”
Mrs. Qin’s smiling face deepened with wrinkles, “Alright, this is a great celebration for our family.”
After pouring the wine, Qin Han raised his glass and proposed, “Let’s have a drink for the younger sister’s establishment of Xiyang Food Company. From now on, younger sister will be our family’s guide. You point east, and your brother and sister-in-law will definitely not go west.”
Lin Chuxia stood up in response, “Big brother, sister-in-law, as well as mom and dad, you all are my support pillars. My progress and the support from my family are inseparably linked. Big brother, sister-in-law, mom and dad, I thank you all.”
“In our family, we don’t speak as if we’re outsiders. Chuxia, marrying into the Old Qin Family makes you part of the Qin Family now. It’s right for us to take care of you. In fact, having you as part of our family is our fortune. Let’s eat and drink.”
Mr. Qin took a sip of wine and also was feeling emotional about the changes in the home over the past half a year.
Everyone else also took a sip of wine.
Little Zhuangzhuang, with a tiny cup filled with plain water, went around making toasts, creating a lively and warm atmosphere for the family.
Qin Yang was still attentively looking out for Mr. Qin’s health. He noticed that not only was his father drinking without issue, but his appetite had improved as well, and he seemed more spirited and confident in his conversation.
Mothers know best, and Mrs. Qin, sitting next to Qin Yang, reassured him, “Yangyang, don’t worry. Your dad is really healthy now. Ever since he started taking medicine prepared by Chuxia, he rarely falls ill. Recently, Chuxia’s master even prescribed some herbal medicine to help tune his body. Now, he can’t even feel full after eating two bowls of millet bread and even says he feels more energetic than when he was younger.”
Qin Yang nodded. He had noticed that his father seemed heavier than before; previously, as he was frail and suffering from constant coughing, his back had even become hunched.
Now, he indeed looked ruddy and healthy, and even his spinal posture had improved.
“That’s why we say Chuxia is our family’s lucky star. Marrying Chuxia has really brought fortune to our family. Dad used to worry about your marriage constantly. But look at our life now, it’s getting sweeter by the day like oil mixed with honey, your father’s health has improved, and honestly, I have no other desires now. I’m just hoping that you and Chuxia can add another member to our family soon.”
“You’re rarely home, so spend some good time with Chuxia this time you’re back and try for a baby next year. Also, even when you’re not home, always remember Chuxia’s good qualities. Don’t be ungrateful like those others. If you ever do anything to wrong Chuxia, you won’t be welcome in this family anymore.”
Qin Yang: “…”
Although he would never mistreat his wife, his mom’s tone was a bit…
He’s a bona fide member of the Qin Family, isn’t he?
“Mom, I understand, don’t worry, I won’t.”
While his mother might be a bit partial, being partial towards his wife, Qin Yang was quite happy to see it.
Everyone was working tomorrow morning. After dinner, they all went back to their rooms to rest.
As soon as Lin Chuxia entered the room, she smelled a strong, sweet scent of sweet potatoes.
“Did you bake sweet potatoes?”
Qin Yang had already walked over to the stove and, using a cloth as a coaster, lifted the upside-down copper pot revealing two well-baked, oozing sweet potatoes.
“This morning I saw you liked it, so I baked two just now. Want one? I noticed you mostly ate vegetables at dinner.”
Lin Chuxia showed him a big smile, “Qin Yang, how are you so good? You’re like a mind reader.”
She indeed hadn’t eaten enough not because of awkwardness but because she had spent the afternoon running between the Bureau of Industry and Commerce and the Public Security Bureau. The tedious procedures made her feel a bit dizzy, and there were mostly meat dishes at dinner, which she didn’t have much appetite for.
Now, the smell of the sweet potatoes made her crave them deeply.
She reached out to grab one, but a large hand swiftly grabbed it first.
“It’s hot, let me.”
Qin Yang picked up the sweet potato with his uninjured hand and transferred it to his injured hand, which, despite being in a sling, did not affect his grip.
He then slowly peeled the sweet potato, revealing the soft, sweet flesh inside, and transferred it back to his good hand before bringing it to Lin Chuxia’s lips.
Lin Chuxia bit into it from his hand, enjoying the soft, sweet taste, and said with a smile, “Aren’t we being a bit too sappy? I’m perfectly capable, yet acting as if I can’t fend for myself.”
Qin Yang fed her another bite, “What if I say I like taking care of you like this? Lin Chuxia, you don’t have to be so tough when you’re with me.”