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Qin Shujie’s unusual behavior filled Ye Xunhuan’s heart with astonishment.

How did this guy suddenly do so well? This isn’t like the Qin Shujie I know, and Qin Shujie’s demeanor also made Ye Xunhuan feel a bit uneasy.

After all, Qin Shujie has always been extremely displeased with Ye Xunhuan, wishing to eliminate him immediately, and if nothing else, to drive him out of the Qin family so he could never set foot there again.

But now Qin Shujie is being far too gentle, so gentle that it’s abnormal.

Could it be that Qin Shubo talked to Qin Shujie, and Qin Shujie suddenly realized something?

At this moment, Ye Xunhuan found it hard to gauge, as he hadn’t interacted much with Qin Shujie and didn’t really understand what kind of person Qin Shujie was.

"Uncle, don’t say that," Ye Xunhuan said rather sheepishly, "Yesterday I..."

"Alright, there are no outsiders here, we’re all family, no need to be so polite," Qin Pojun suddenly spoke, "As long as the two of you can get along peacefully, that’s good enough!"

With Qin Pojun’s words, Ye Xunhuan and Qin Shujie naturally couldn’t be polite or ramble on any further.

"Dad, I booked a table. Today the three of us can go have something to eat, drink a little, and chat?"

"I won’t go. If Ru Meng finds out that I’m drinking with you, she’ll nag you to death!" Qin Pojun shook his head and said, "You go with Xunhuan, I’ll enjoy the sunshine here!"

"Then I’ll have the food delivered to the house, and we can eat at home."

"No need!" Qin Pojun waved his hand, "You two go out to eat. Ru Meng and Ruo Xi should be back soon, and I want to eat Ruo Xi’s cooking. She’s quite good at it!"

Seeing Qin Pojun’s insistence, Qin Shujie said with a hint of disappointment, "Alright then!"

As he spoke, Qin Shujie turned his gaze to Ye Xunhuan, "Xunhuan, you wouldn’t refuse your Uncle, would you?"

"Look at what you’re saying, Uncle. If you want a drink, just call me. I’ll come running with two good bottles of wine!"

"I’ll remember that. Next time I call you, if you don’t bring two good bottles, I won’t let you off!"

"That’s a promise!"

Ye Xunhuan is such a person; if someone respects him a little, he returns the respect tenfold.

Although Ye Xunhuan still didn’t know why Qin Shujie was acting so abnormal, since Qin Shujie was being so courteous to him, Ye Xunhuan naturally wouldn’t treat Qin Shujie badly.

Then, Ye Xunhuan and Qin Shujie left the Qin family home and headed towards the restaurant that Qin Shujie had booked.

Although it was the Spring Festival, there were still many people going out, and the restaurant was bustling, even more lively than before.

After all, some restaurants were closed for the holiday, so those that were open were doing good business.

The restaurant Qin Shujie booked wasn’t just any ordinary place; it was the famous Yanjing Restaurant.

Because he had already reserved a private room, they went straight to it after arriving at the restaurant, led by the waiter.

Upon entering the private room and sitting down, Qin Shujie immediately called for the food to be served.

As Qin Shujie had pre-ordered the food and the restaurant was prepared, once Qin Shujie arrived, the dishes were quickly served, along with two bottles of Jiannanchun!

Once all the food and wine were served, Qin Shujie promptly opened a bottle, poured a glass for himself and Ye Xunhuan, then said, "I didn’t know what you like, so I just ordered randomly!"

"I’m not picky; I can eat anything."

"Come, let’s have a toast!"

Ye Xunhuan didn’t refuse and clinked glasses with Qin Shujie.

After a few rounds of drinks, Qin Shujie’s face had become a bit flushed, with a hint of intoxication, but Ye Xunhuan remained unchanged, seemingly unaffected.

"I didn’t expect you to hold your liquor so well, drinking most of a bottle without any issue!"

"It’s because I’m young; if I were your age, Uncle, I’d probably be out cold!" Ye Xunhuan said humbly.

With a smile and a gentle shake of his head, Qin Shujie said, "You don’t have to be so modest. Even if you reach my age, you’ll definitely be able to drink more than me!"

"Uncle, you didn’t invite me today just to eat and drink, did you?"

"Xunhuan, actually I really resent you. I’ve always wanted to be the head of the Qin family, especially after Grandfather said yesterday that he wants to give it to you. That made me absolutely furious!"

"I even wanted to kill you. Even when I got home yesterday, I smashed some things!"

Ye Xunhuan wasn’t surprised. Anyone would feel that way—having their desired position taken away and being humiliated.

"Later, your Uncle, Shu Bo, came to me with two bottles of wine. We drank and talked a lot," Qin Shujie said softly, "He’s right; when your mom was alive, she treated me with all her heart, perfectly."

"Whenever I needed something and she could provide, she would do so without hesitation. Whatever help I needed, if she could do it, she would."

"But over the years, I’ve become obsessed with power, so consumed that I’ve almost cast aside my family," Qin Shujie’s face gradually showed a bitter smile, "I didn’t want it this way, but I just couldn’t help it. Power can corrode one’s heart!"

"Making you indulged, unable to extricate yourself!"

Ye Xunhuan nodded deeply in agreement—power is one of those things that you might not think much of until you get a taste of it, and once you do, the benefits ensnare you.

"Your Uncle told me that life is short, merely a hundred years, like a fleeting flower, and whatever we gain is transient; we can’t take it with us when we die, only family ties are eternal," Qin Shujie took a deep breath and said, "Furthermore, your Uncle told me that you are quite filial, and if someone treats you well, you return the favor threefold!"

"Later, I thought about it a lot and felt your Uncle was right, so I came to you. Uncle’s here to apologize, hoping you won’t mind your Uncle who’s been muddled by power!"

Though Ye Xunhuan was somewhat skeptical about what Qin Shujie said, Qin Shujie’s earnest expression left him not wanting to doubt much.

"Uncle, I..."

"Child, no matter what, I will always be your Uncle. Whatever happens, remember your Uncle’s name is Qin Shujie!"

As he spoke, Qin Shujie directly grabbed Ye Xunhuan’s hand, "Your mother is my elder sister, forever my sister!"

Suddenly Ye Xunhuan realized, Qin Shujie seemed to have slipped something into his hand, making him furrow his brows slightly and cast a glance at Qin Shujie.

But seeing Qin Shujie’s expression, Ye Xunhuan didn’t ask further. Instead, he gently withdrew his hand and put the object Qin Shujie had given him in his pocket.