Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 555 - 378: Severance_2

"Qiyan, you haven’t lied to Dad, have you?"

Footsteps and voices came from outside, it was Zhao Yushan, Luo Gangshun, and Jing Zhe returning. Misunderstanding the situation upon seeing the father and daughter, one standing and one sitting, Zhao Yushan spoke, "Yushui, regarding Qiyan’s matter, Mom and I will discuss it and give you an answer. There’s no need for you to bring Qiyan over to rush us again. Don’t you know about the things your daughter did before? How can you still have the face to make things difficult for us, your parents?"

Zhao Yushui explained with a bitter face, "Big brother, Qiyan wasn’t brought here by me."

Zhao Yushan nodded, "Oh, then take her back with you. Once there’s a conclusion to this matter, I’ll have Qihui go tell you."

"Alright, big brother, I’ll take Qiyan back right now," said Zhao Yushui, eager to pull Zhao Qiyan and leave.

Chuxia blocked the doorway, "Uncle, I was the one who brought Zhao Qiyan here. The issue hasn’t been resolved yet, she can’t leave."

"Brought here?" Zhao Yushan was stunned and looked towards Old Master Zhao, who nodded, "Everyone sit down. Let Qiyan speak for herself. She and her parents told a different story, and your second brother came here in a hurry implying that Chuxia was bullying Qiyan."

With such a succinct explanation from the old master, everyone understood what was going on. However, since it was ultimately a family affair of the Zhao’s house, Luo Gangshun looked towards Jing Zhe, "Do you want to see Xiao Donghe’s progress?"

"Gangshun, you and Xiao Jing don’t have to step out. We won’t keep this matter from you," Zhao Yushan stopped them by reaching out, then looked towards Old Master Zhao, "Dad, you agree, right?"

"Of course." Old Master Zhao gave Jing Zhe and Luo Gangshun a small smile, "You both more or less know about these matters. Today, we’ll all be here and sort this out clearly, Yulan, you come in too."

Seeing this setup, Zhao Qiyan became even more panicked. The words Chuxia had uttered earlier had successfully breached her psychological defenses. Now, having to face the scrutiny of everyone, she immediately broke down, sobbing and shaking Zhao Yushui’s arm, "Dad, I did lie to you, but it wasn’t on purpose. I was afraid you wouldn’t want me and Mom anymore, afraid I’d have no family. I can’t be without a dad, I need you and Mom to back me up..."

Zhao Yushui’s body swayed, then he wrapped his arms around Zhao Qiyan’s shoulders and patted her, his face displaying a faraway look.

Lin Baohe rushed in anxiously, relieved at the sight of his daughter. He had heard Zhao Qiyan’s wailing from the doorway and was eager to see if his daughter was also present. Now, he finally felt at ease.

Liu Zhenqiang, who followed, also let out a sigh of relief to see his wife sitting there unharmed.

With everyone present, Chuxia no longer questioned Zhao Qiyan but turned to Liu Zhenqiang, "Can you, patting your conscience, tell us what really happened?"

After a moment’s hesitation, Liu Zhenqiang recounted the events truthfully to everyone, and concluded with a serious apology to Zhao Yushui, "Dad, I really didn’t want to deceive you, but since Qiyan is pregnant, if I didn’t go along with her, something bad could happen, and we would all regret it for a lifetime. Dad, I’m sorry!"

"I wronged Chuxia?" Zhao Yushui looked dazedly at Liu Zhenqiang.

"Yes."

"Everything you said before was a lie?"

"Not all of it."

"Which part was true?"

"I want to marry Qiyan, I like her."

Zhao Yushui: "..."

"You..." Elder Zhao pointed at Liu Zhenqiang, "tell me, what exactly do you like about Qiyan?" ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. I just think she’s good." Liu Zhenqiang looked earnestly at Elder Zhao, "Grandpa, I will treat her well my entire life. My parents also really like her.

I know that because I was originally under Xiao Yuwen, everyone here has certain misgivings about me, but that was just my job. Without complying with him, I wouldn’t have the chance to climb up.

I am the son of an ordinary worker, and I don’t have any powerful connections to rely on. So, I can only rely on myself. But in fact, I am not Xiao Yuwen’s man.

Otherwise, now that he is detained, I wouldn’t have been able to become the head of the police station. When I was with him, I was actually collecting evidence against him and his father.

I can’t go into detail, but I believe that grandpa, grandma, and everyone can understand the situation. I am disclosing these things to show my sincerity. If I didn’t truly like Qiyan and didn’t want to marry her, I would never reveal this."

Jing Zhe pondered for a moment, "Are you a man of the Mei family?"

"That..." After a moment’s hesitation, Liu Zhenqiang nodded.

Jing Zhe didn’t ask any more questions. In fact, he didn’t need to. The only way Liu Zhenqiang could have steadied his footing so quickly after the Xiao family fell was if he had such a connection.

The Mei family were followers of Elder Long, but they had always been wrongly identified as supporters of the now-fallen heavyweight, Elder Wang. At this point, only someone planted by the Mei family could have such an opportunity.

In that case, Zhao Qiyan really did have good fortune. As Chuxia pieced everything together, she inwardly curled her lip, wondering why it wasn’t the case that good people receive good rewards. Why did she feel like a scourge lasts for a thousand years?

When Liu Zhenqiang had come in, Zhao Qiyan had stopped crying. Now, she was looking up with an adoring face at Liu Zhenqiang, the short and plump figure somehow exuded an indescribably pitiable air.

"I won’t interfere with your marriage, and the welcoming of the bride has nothing to do with us," Elder Zhao looked towards Zhao Yushan, "Whatever is needed for their marriage certificate should be processed, treat them as if they were strangers. Aside from that, we won’t be involved."

"Yes, Dad." Zhao Yushan responded, then looked towards Zhao Yushui, "From now on, our families should not interact. Mom and Dad have me and Aiyuan to take care of them."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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