#911 - Chapter 911 A Family
Green Origin headquarters was already filled with a festive New Year atmosphere!
The reason for slaughtering some livestock and poultry and catching fish in advance was naturally to have people transport the fresh meat to other branches.
With multiple helicopters, Green Origin could completely fly these precious ingredients to the oil bases, coal bases, trading branches, and several affiliated bases.
The number allocated to these bases wouldn't be too much, but even a little was better than nothing.
As long as they were Green Origin people, Qin Jin wouldn't deliberately leave anyone out.
Night.
It was the evening of the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.
A unique dinner party was taking place in the three-story building that served as the main base leader's residence.
The main characters were four people.
Namely, Qin Jin, Zhao Ling, and Qin's father and mother.
The Green Origin controller was finally officially bringing his girlfriend home to meet his parents for dinner for the first time!
This matter had been delayed for a very long time. Although the two had a semi-public relationship, and Qin's father and mother knew that their son had ultimately chosen Zhao Ling, a base cadre, as his partner, they had never gotten together for a formal meal.
It was really because Qin Jin or Zhao Ling were too busy.
Either one of them ran off on a "business trip," or Zhao Ling was dividing her attention to handle base affairs.
Perhaps there was also a tiny bit of shyness about meeting the parents.
In short, this matter was finally arranged until almost the New Year.
"Uncle and Auntie, please try the food quickly. I made all of these myself today, and I hope they suit your tastes."
Zhao Ling, who was usually decisive and efficient in front of others, looked as nervous as a young woman visiting her future in-laws for the first time.
This was different from attending meetings and discussing base affairs with Qin's father and mother in the past. This was her first time formally meeting the parents!
Although her relationship with Qin Jin was already very solid, and Qin's father and mother had not jumped out to stop their development during this time,
her heart couldn't be completely at ease until it was confirmed in front of the elders.
After all, there was a bit of the "ugly daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws" factor.
Although this daughter-in-law wouldn't be ugly.
"Xiao Ling, you're so thoughtful. These are all dishes that we old folks like. It seems you've put in a lot of effort."
Qin's father laughed heartily, openly pointing out the five home-style dishes on the table.
"That's right~~~ There's no need to cook so much. Just make one or two simple dishes to go with the rice. Xiao Ling, you've been busy with a lot of things recently. Let Qin Jin do it himself! Don't always favor him and spoil him into a lazy bum~~~"
Qin's mother also teased with a smile, not giving her son any face at all.
Anyway, he was their good son, so they could make fun of him as they pleased.
Qin Jin helplessly scratched his head, speechless.
Isn't it normal for the future daughter-in-law to cook for you? If she didn't, you'd probably grumble about it in your hearts.
Sure enough, all parents are like this when their son brings his girlfriend home.
"Thank you, Uncle and Auntie. It's not tiring to cook this little bit. The base has stabilized recently, and there aren't as many things to do. I also like the feeling of cooking myself."
Hearing the two elders' words, the tension in Zhao Ling's heart eased slightly.
It was good that they didn't embarrass her.
Dinner started quickly. Qin Jin, the big oaf, naturally picked up his rice bowl without any politeness and ate like a whirlwind. Zhao Ling had prepared a lot of each dish, fully considering the needs of his big appetite.
Everyone present was close to him, so why be embarrassed?
Just eat.
On the contrary, Zhao Ling remained restrained, only eating small bites absentmindedly, as if she hadn't fully entered the state.
Qin's father and mother exchanged glances after taking a few bites, both seeing approval in each other's eyes.
The cooking skills were good.
It seemed that Zhao Ling had indeed put in the effort to learn.
With a good mood, dinner quickly came to an end.
Just as Zhao Ling stood up sensibly to clear the table and wash the dishes, Qin's mother spoke.
"Xiao Ling, sit down. Let Qin Jin wash the dishes. You chat with us two old folks."
!!??
Qin Jin, who was patting his stomach and preparing to leave for fruit, was hit with a good chore right on the head.
Seeing his mother's unquestionable gaze and tone, he glanced at the three people present and could only sadly clear the table and go to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Seeing her boyfriend, who was ruthless and heartless in the eyes of outsiders but very "well-behaved" in front of his parents, Zhao Ling covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Xiao Ling, don't spoil Qin Jin too much in the future! This guy has a lazy streak in his bones. Except for being slightly capable in major matters, he's always not good enough in handling small matters. He's still too green!"
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Qin's father didn't save any face for his son.
If there was anyone in the entire Green Origin base who could criticize Qin Jin like this, then without asking, it would only be his father, Qin Guosheng.
Although this son had become so outstanding that it was difficult to evaluate him with words, there would always be shortcomings in his father's eyes.
He couldn't possibly admit that his son was stronger than his father, right?
Although it was obvious that this was a fact.
"That's right, Qin Jin must often bully you, throwing such heavy base affairs to you to handle. This guy won't even cherish you. I'm going to have a good talk with him later!"
Qin's mother also joined the ranks of criticizing the Green Origin leader.
It was as if they had turned today's dinner into a Qin Jin denunciation meeting.
Zhao Ling repeatedly said she wouldn't dare.
She was very much enjoying this feeling of being able to help her man.
"Xiao Ling, don't be nervous. I agree with your relationship with Qin Jin one hundred percent! You'll be a member of our old Qin family from now on! If Qin Jin does anything to let you down, come to me immediately, and I'll definitely stand up for you!"
Qin's father changed the subject and uttered a sentence that made Zhao Ling's heart tremble and her face quickly turn red.
Old... Old Qin family's daughter-in-law!?
This is...
"That's right, Xiao Ling, don't be afraid. I very much agree with you and Ah Jin! Looking at the entire base, if I were to say who deserves my son, I really don't see anyone other than you!"
"You must live well in the future. If there's anything upsetting, come and talk to me, and I'll support you!"
Qin's mother held Zhao Ling's hands and said with a smile.
!!
Hearing the continuous words in her ears and seeing the two kind elders in front of her, Zhao Ling was stunned.
It was a feeling of being recognized and passing an important exam!
She seemed to have been accepted!
Zhao Ling's eyes were filled with mist, and she soon began to sob.
These were tears of joy.
"What's wrong? What's wrong!? Did we say something to make you unhappy?"
Qin's father, a big man, was a little at a loss, but Qin's mother on the side was more sensitive and knew the reason.
"You go aside!"
"Xiao Ling, don't cry, Xiao Ling, don't cry. We'll be your family from now on!"
"We are family!"
(End of Chapter)
