Chapter 71

"Qin Yu, a few days ago, I went on an outdoor trip with my classmates and didn't bring my phone. I just saw your call now."

When Meng Yao returned to school and turned on her phone, she found two missed calls at the same time, one from Qin Yu and one from her dad. Meng Yao, with her delicate nose wrinkled, thought for a moment and decided to call Qin Yu back first. As they say, girls are always more inclined towards their boyfriends, and this was evident in Meng Yao's mind, where her boyfriend's status far outweighed her dad's.

"Take care of yourself when you're out. Try to go to places where there are more people when you're traveling..."

"I know, you're as nagging as my parents. By the way, why did you call me?" Meng Yao playfully interrupted Qin Yu.

"I met your dad. Is your dad's name Meng Feng, the Secretary of the GD Provincial Committee?" Qin Yu asked directly. Although he was already quite sure, he still wanted to hear Meng Yao confirm it herself.

"Ah, how did you know? Did my brother contact you?" Meng Yao was first surprised, then quickly asked anxiously on the other end of the phone. She had only told her brother about her relationship with Qin Yu once, and he had promised not to interfere. Hearing Qin Yu mention her dad's name, Meng Yao thought her brother must have found Qin Yu.

"No, I just happened to meet your dad a few days ago." Qin Yu shook his head, not wanting to tell Meng Yao about Meng Fang's visit. This was a matter between men.

"Nonsense, my dad is so busy, how could you possibly meet him?"

Meng Yao didn't believe it. She knew Qin Yu's family was just an ordinary working-class family, and his parents were just regular civil servants. There was no way they would have any connection with her dad. Besides, one was in JX and the other in GD, so far apart, how could they possibly meet?

"Qin Yu, I want to tell you, dating you is my business. My brother can't control me. Don't listen to his nonsense." Meng Yao's voice was a bit urgent, as if she was worried her brother might say something extreme to Qin Yu and upset him.

"Don't get worked up. I really did meet your dad. Does your dad live in Jingxiu District, No. 1, in a villa? And does he have a security guard named Zhang?"

"Did you really meet my dad?" Meng Yao still found it hard to believe. Could it be that her brother told her dad, and he personally found Qin Yu?

"Don't overthink it. I met your dad for other reasons, and he doesn't know about our relationship." Hearing Meng Yao's anxious voice, Qin Yu felt a warmth in his heart. Meng Yao was worried because she cared about him. Qin Yu secretly decided that he would never let Meng Yao suffer because of him.

"My dad doesn't know? Then how did you know he was my dad? I never told you."

"I saw the family photo in your dad's study. It had you in it, so I recognized him."

"You even went into your dad's study? Qin Yu, tell me what really happened. My dad's study is a place even I and my brother can't enter casually. How could he let you in?"

"Uh..." Qin Yu was at a loss for words. It was hard to explain, and saying it might sound like he was boasting. Should he tell Meng Yao that he had twice been entangled in karmic retribution to help her dad resolve the dragon's resentment, and even fainted because of it?

"Could it be that my dad called me because of you?" Meng Yao remembered that her dad's call was just a few minutes before Qin Yu's.

"What? Your dad called you too?" Qin Yu frowned. From the future father-in-law's expression and tone, he seemed to have no idea about their relationship.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence. Your dad might have just called to check on you. After all, you're abroad, and your parents must be worried."

"No, my dad never calls me. He's very busy. It's usually my mom who calls me. If my dad is around, he might say a few words."

"Could it be that I was too attentive and he noticed?" Qin Yu carefully recalled his behavior that day. After seeing Meng Yao's photo, his attitude had changed significantly. Given Meng Yao's dad's intelligence, it was possible he had guessed.

"Don't guess. Whether your dad knows or not, you can find out by calling him back and probing a bit."

Qin Yu comforted her, thinking that even if he guessed, it didn't matter. This was something that would eventually be known, and it was better to let Meng Yao's dad know in advance. Besides, he had just coughed up blood for him, so he wouldn't turn against him so quickly.

"I'll call my dad back and check. But Qin Yu, no matter what, don't give up. I want to be with you, not my dad or my family."

"I know, silly girl. Don't you trust me? Besides, it's a different era now, and people value freedom in relationships. Your dad seems quite open-minded."

Qin Yu's last sentence was a bit insincere, just to comfort Meng Yao.

"My dad is fine, but the key is my old-fashioned grandfather."

Meng Yao muttered softly on the other end of the phone, and then they changed the topic. Meng Yao began to tell Qin Yu about the interesting things she had experienced abroad, and Qin Yu listened, occasionally responding.

After hanging up with Meng Yao, Qin Yu looked at the time and realized over an hour had passed. He couldn't help but shake his head; they had talked so much that he hadn't noticed the time flying by.

"Cough, Miss Mo, why are you here?"

Qin Yu turned around and found Mo Yongxin standing behind him, looking at him with an indescribable expression.

"My brother told me Mr. Qin was hospitalized. I happened to be in GZ today, so I came to visit you. Were you just on the phone with your girlfriend?" Mo Yongxin's eyes cleared as she saw Qin Yu turn around and asked.

"Yes, my girlfriend is abroad, so we can only keep in touch by phone." Qin Yu smiled, feeling a bit embarrassed. He still felt a bit awkward seeing Mo Yongxin again.

"Qin Yu, who were you talking to for so long?"

Mo Yongxing's voice came from inside the ward. Qin Yu realized that Mo Yongxin and her brother had been there for half an hour. Seeing Qin Yu on the phone, Mo Yongxin had stopped her cousin Zhang Hua from notifying him and waited for over half an hour.

"I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting, Miss Mo." Qin Yu invited Mo Yongxin to sit on the sofa. This high-end ward had sofas specifically for visitors. Mo Yongxing had already plopped down on the sofa. For some reason, Mo Yongxing always acted very casually around Qin Yu and never guarded against him, unlike how he behaved with some of his other friends, who always kept their guard up.

This was also one of the reasons why Mo Yongxing liked following Qin Yu. He could be very relaxed and experience some incredible things.

"Miss Mo, are you in GZ for He Ping?" Qin Yu asked after Mo Yongxin sat down.

"Partly, I've found some clues about the organization behind He Ping through some connections. I believe it won't be long before I have clear information. But the main reason I'm in GZ is for the upcoming exchange meeting organized by the GZ Metaphysics Association."

"For the exchange meeting? But isn't the meeting only for members of the Metaphysics Association?"

Qin Yu was puzzled. Ji Quan had told him that only members of the Metaphysics Association could attend the meeting, and others were not allowed to join.

"It seems Mr. Qin doesn't know. At each meeting, the organizers invite some high-ranking people to watch, and I also received an invitation from the GZ Metaphysics Association."

"Inviting outsiders to watch?" Qin Yu frowned. He had thought the meeting was just for members to exchange and discuss metaphysics, and inviting outsiders would make it feel like a performance.

"Ha ha, Mr. Qin, do you think the exchange meeting should only be for insiders?" Mo Yongxin seemed to understand Qin Yu's thoughts and said:

"Mr. Qin should know that most feng shui masters serve high-ranking people. If high-ranking people attend the meeting, it naturally motivates the feng shui masters. After all, if they can stand out or shine at the meeting, they will quickly be recognized by high-ranking people. This not only helps them gain a reputation among their peers but also attracts the attention of high-ranking people. It's a win-win situation, and few feng shui masters would refuse it."

Mo Yongxin's explanation made Qin Yu's frown ease, and he understood. Feng shui masters are also human and need to eat. Being recognized by high-ranking people is something many feng shui masters would be eager for.

"Mr. Qin, you still look a bit pale. I won't disturb your rest. Here is some ginseng from the Changbai Mountains, wild ginseng from the Capital's Jiren Hall. You can take it to replenish your qi and blood."

Qin Yu and Mo Yongxin exchanged a few polite words. Mo Yongxin left the gift and then left the ward with Mo Yongxing, declining Qin Yu's offer to see them off.

"You just focus on getting better. Look at you now, I feel like one punch could knock you down." Mo Yongxing followed his sister out and waved his fist at Qin Yu before leaving.