Chapter 99

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To prepare for her visit to Qin Chuan's home, Jiang Lingling put a lot of effort into it. Zhou Wanqing also took it very seriously, taking a half-day off to accompany Jiang Lingling to buy clothes.

"Mom, what do you think of this one?" Jiang Lingling changed into another outfit and immediately asked Zhou Wanqing for her opinion.

After looking at it, Zhou Wanqing thought it was very good: "This one is nice. It's neither too casual nor too luxurious. Actually, our daughter is naturally beautiful, and she looks good in any clothes. I think we don't need to choose anymore; this one is perfect."

Although Zhou Wanqing is a woman, she was thoroughly defeated by her daughter. They had almost visited all the clothing stores in Tanshan City. Zhou Wanqing, being in her forties or fifties, couldn't keep up with Jiang Lingling, who was in her prime.

"You're just being perfunctory." Jiang Lingling wasn't very satisfied with her mother's attitude. Is there anything wrong with striving for perfection?

Zhou Wanqing quickly said, "Daughter, isn't it just that Qin Chuan invited you to their home to play? Wouldn't it be better to be a bit more casual? Last time, when Qin Chuan came to our home, he even brought a gift. You might as well focus on the gifts for Qin Chuan's parents. We do have some gifts at home, but it wouldn't be appropriate to bring them to Qin Chuan's home. Others might think we have nowhere to put the gifts we received and are just giving them away casually. That would make us seem insincere. So, you should bring something ordinary but show that you put a lot of thought into it. Understand?"

Jiang Lingling thought it made a lot of sense. This task might be even more complicated than buying clothes, so she couldn't help but frown.

Seeing Jiang Lingling frown, Zhou Wanqing quickly revealed the solution: "Actually, it's not that difficult. Qin Chuan's parents are older and usually cook at home. Elderly people like to drink soup, so buying some ingredients for making soup would be perfect. You could also buy a massage device. Elderly people enjoy massages."

Zhou Wanqing's words made Jiang Lingling's eyes light up, and she smiled: "Mom, tell me honestly, did you use this method to win over my grandparents?"

"Your mother marrying your father was a blessing for the Jiang family. Why would I need to flatter your grandparents? Who's like you..." Zhou Wanqing was too excited and almost said something hurtful.

"Can I help it? I can't change the fact that I'm not as good as others!" Jiang Lingling was also helpless.

"Alright, alright, we've bought enough clothes. Our Lingling is so beautiful; she looks good in anything. Let's go to the supermarket to buy some things suitable for the elderly. That will complete everything." Zhou Wanqing quickly paid for the clothes and then took her daughter to the supermarket to buy things. When both of them had their hands full, the day's shopping was finally done.

Qin Chuan had no idea how much importance Jiang Lingling placed on this "home visit." Every day, he worked tirelessly in the hospital to earn medical ethics points and used his free time to study. Recently, his knowledge base had become increasingly rich. He had already ordered various items online and was preparing to start modifying his all-purpose first aid kit. Most of the items in the all-purpose first aid kit could be bought in their basic form and only needed minor modifications to become the tools in the kit. Only the core components needed to be made by Qin Chuan himself, which was the most challenging part. Qin Chuan still had many difficulties to overcome.

Qin Chuan consistently completed his daily study schedule, and as his knowledge system became more complete, it greatly helped improve his medical skills. His understanding of medicine became deeper and more thorough.

Some old items in the storage room had to be moved out. The storage room was not very spacious, and creating an all-purpose first aid kit required a relatively clean environment. Moreover, with too many items inside, using electronic tools could easily cause accidents. Old Qin was a bit reluctant to part with some of his old items, but for his son, he had no choice.

"This desk was made by a carpenter when I got married to your mother. It has been used for so many years and is still so sturdy. If we buy some paint and repaint it, it will look like new." Old Qin looked at the desk Qin Chuan had moved out.

"If it were really that good, why would it be moved to the storage room? We have plenty of old items at home. Why don't you move it to your room and see if your mother agrees?" Qin Chuan laughed.

Old Qin knew his wife wouldn't agree, and he couldn't match his son. Life as an old man was indeed a bit frustrating, with his wife and son being the top priority at home. He decided not to worry about it and took Duo Fu for a drive. Duo Fu didn't quite understand human troubles but felt that the desk had his mark on it. He circled the desk a few times and left another mark on the desk's leg before running after Old Qin. Qin Chuan slowly cleared out the storage room, removing items that looked useful but hadn't been used in years, as well as items that looked new but hadn't been used much. Taking advantage of Old Qin's absence, he got rid of these items early. By the time Old Qin returned, it would be too late for him to do anything about it.

By the time Zhou Wanqing and Jiang Lingling returned from shopping, Qin Chuan had already cleaned out the storage room and tidied it up. In the future, this place would become Qin Chuan's temporary workshop, where the first all-purpose first aid kit would be born.

Old Qin and Qin Chuan's mother were overjoyed to learn that Qin Chuan was bringing a girl home. They went to the market early in the morning to buy fresh vegetables, as some fresh items would be hard to find later. The vegetables in the supermarket were not as fresh as those in the market, as Old Qin, who frequented the market, knew. However, some items in the market were hard to come by, such as wild fish, which young people couldn't even see because the fishermen sold them early in the morning. If you went late, you would either get the leftovers or nothing at all.

Buying vegetables required a keen eye. Without experience, you couldn't get good vegetables. Farmers from the outskirts of the city brought fresh eggs to sell, but without experience, you might end up buying eggs that were soaked in tea residue to make them look red. Despite their age, Old Qin and Qin Chuan's mother had a sharp eye and could spot the tricks in the vegetables.

Jiang Lingling was fortunate; Old Qin managed to buy a wild blue fish and a free-range chicken that morning.

"Usually, it's hard to get one, but today I got both. It seems this girl has a connection with our family." Old Qin said happily.

Qin Chuan's mother, who rarely argued with Old Qin, said, "Xiao Chuan has never brought a girl home before. This time, bringing a girl home means their relationship is confirmed."

"Right, it should be. I wonder what this girl's temperament is like?" Old Qin was worried that Qin Chuan might follow in his footsteps.

Qin Chuan's mother immediately picked up on Old Qin's implied meaning: "What's wrong? It's better to marry a girl who can manage our son. A woman who can manage a man makes a family stable. As long as she is a decent girl, it's fine."

Qin Chuan's mother set the tone, and Old Qin didn't dare to say anything more.

Jiang Lingling had never been to Qin Chuan's home, so Qin Chuan naturally went to pick her up. Zhou Wanqing gave her daughter countless instructions, almost writing a list on Jiang Lingling's palm. This made Jiang Lingling feel like she was facing a great enemy, and she was very nervous. However, as soon as she saw Qin Chuan, she forgot her nervousness. Zhou Wanqing handed Qin Chuan a bag of things, but he initially refused to carry it.

"Xiao Chuan, when you came to our home, I accepted the things you brought. Now, it's only proper to return the favor. Lingling shouldn't go to your home empty-handed; otherwise, people might think I, a university professor, don't know manners." Zhou Wanqing gave Qin Chuan a reason he couldn't refuse.

Jiang Lingling always had a smile on her face, although she kept a certain distance from Qin Chuan. However, there was a subtle默契 between them. Their shoulders would occasionally brush against each other, making their hearts race.

The first to welcome them at the Qin family home was Duo Fu. Duo Fu was very friendly and kept rubbing against Jiang Lingling's feet. Qin Chuan, seeing that she was wearing new clothes, was afraid Duo Fu might dirty them.

"Duo Fu, stop it." Qin Chuan tried to stop Duo Fu from shamelessly rubbing against the girl's feet.

"It's fine, it's fine. Duo Fu is so cute. Actually, I love dogs the most." Jiang Lingling was more affectionate because of her love for Qin Chuan.

Old Qin and Qin Chuan's mother then came out to greet them.

"Mom, Dad, this is Jiang Lingling. My colleague." Qin Chuan quickly introduced her.

Jiang Lingling was nervous and called them "Mom" and "Dad" as Qin Chuan did, blushing and wishing she could hide her face in Duo Fu's fur. Qin Chuan laughed heartily, and his mother scolded him several times.

Qin Chuan's mother quickly tried to ease the awkwardness: "That's great, I have another daughter. I always wanted a daughter. Girls are more considerate. Come, daughter, you're home. What do you like to eat? Tell Auntie, and I'll have your Uncle make it for you."

"I have a similar taste to Doctor Qin. What he likes, I like." Jiang Lingling said.

"Look at this girl, she knows how to speak! Lingling, you're in for a treat today. It's hard to find free-range chickens, but we got one today, along with a wild fish. Your Uncle is very good at cooking these. Just wait and see. You two can chat while I go help in the kitchen." Qin Chuan's mother wanted to give them a chance to talk alone.

"Our home can't compare to yours. It's quite simple. This is an apartment my parents got from their workplace in the 1980s. It's even older than me." Qin Chuan laughed.

"It's nice. The house may be small, but it feels warm and cozy with the whole family living together." Jiang Lingling wasn't just being polite; she could feel the warmth of the family as soon as she walked in.

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