Chapter 1674 Loss of Face

A few days later.

Zhou Meier and Qin Yuan's agreement was to meet in a quiet alley on a sunny afternoon. Zhou Meier was wearing an elegant dress, with the breeze blowing and the skirt swaying gently, like a beautiful flower in spring. Qin Yuan was dressed in a neat military uniform, with a heroic appearance, and his eyes showed determination and calmness.

"Qin Yuan, you're here." Zhou Meier greeted him with a smile. Her voice was gentle and crisp, as if it could wash away the dust in people's hearts.

Qin Yuan nodded, with a faint smile on his face: "Meier, have you been waiting for a long time? The road is a bit blocked."

"It's okay, I just arrived not long ago." Zhou Meier shook her head, and then changed the subject, "By the way, my grandpa wants to treat you to a meal. Thank you for your help this time. Are you willing to go?"

When Qin Yuan heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that he could get rid of his grievances this time, thanks to Mr. Zhou's help. So, he agreed without hesitation: "Of course I am willing. I will bear in mind Mr. Zhou's kindness to me."

The two agreed on a time and place and then dispersed. In a blink of an eye, the appointed day arrived.

Tiantai Mountain is a famous mountain with beautiful scenery, and the No. 2 Mansion on it is even more famous. It is famous for its elegant environment and exquisite cuisine. Qin Yuan and Zhou Meier drove there together. Along the way, the two chatted in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

As the car slowly approached Mansion No. 2, an antique building came into view. At the entrance of the mansion, there are green trees and the fragrance of flowers, as if you are in a paradise.

"It's so beautiful here." Qin Yuan couldn't help but admired.

"Yes, my grandfather likes this place very much, so he often comes here to eat." Zhou Meier explained with a smile.

The two of them walked into the mansion hand in hand. As soon as they arrived at the gate, they met someone face to face. The man was tall and had a majestic face. He was Zhou Meier's uncle, Zhou Min.

As soon as Zhou Min saw Qin Yuan, a look of disdain immediately appeared on his face. He glanced at Qin Yuan and said coldly: "Meier, why did you bring this person here? You are the eldest lady of the Zhou family, how can you associate with a stinky soldier? Your taste is really bad. !”

Zhou Meier's expression changed when she heard this. She didn't expect that her uncle would be so rude. She was about to open her mouth to refute, but Qin Yuan beat her to it.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou." Qin Yuan greeted politely, and then said in a calm tone, "I am Qin Yuan. Mr. Zhou invited me to the banquet. I know you may have some misunderstandings about me, but I I hope you can give me a chance to explain it to you."

Zhou Min sneered, obviously not buying it: "Explanation? Huh, what can you explain? What future can a soldier have? Mei'er, listen carefully, I don't agree with you dating this person. You But how can the future of the Zhou family be with such a lowly person? "

Zhou Meier's face turned red with anger, and she bit her lower lip tightly, as if to suppress the anger that was about to come out. She took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and then said firmly: "Uncle, you are wrong. Qin Yuan is not the kind of person you imagined. He is brave, upright, responsible, and the best man I have ever seen. . Moreover, this time he was able to clear his name, thanks to grandpa's help. We invited him to dinner out of gratitude, not as a companion. I hope you can respect our choice."

Zhou Min was stunned by Zhou Meier's words. He didn't expect that his usually docile niece would refute him so firmly. He widened his eyes and looked at Zhou Meier and then Qin Yuan, as if he wanted to find some flaw in their expressions.

However, he was disappointed. Qin Yuan's eyes remained firm and calm, as if he was not angered by his words. Zhou Meier, on the other hand, held Qin Yuan's hand tightly and expressed her position with actions.

Seeing this, Zhou Min knew that it would be useless to continue arguing. He snorted coldly, turned around and walked into the mansion.

Zhou Meier and Qin Yuan smiled at each other and walked into the mansion hand in hand. They knew that today's meal was not just a simple meal, but also a test and confirmation of each other's feelings.

Inside the mansion, the decoration is luxurious yet elegant. A large round table was placed in the center, and the table was filled with all kinds of delicacies. Mr. Zhou sat in the main seat and watched them walk in with a smile.

"Grandpa, we are here." Zhou Meier pulled Qin Yuan to Mr. Zhou and greeted him respectfully.

Mr. Zhou nodded and motioned for them to sit down. Then, he looked at Qin Yuan and said sincerely: "Qin Yuan, what happened this time really wronged you. But fortunately, the truth came out and you were able to get rid of your grievances. Come on, let's not go home until we get drunk today. Let's have a good time. Celebrate it!”

Qin Yuan nodded gratefully, raised his glass and toasted to Mr. Zhou: "Mr. Zhou, I will never forget your kindness. It is my honor, Qin Yuan, to drink with you here today. Come, let me toast you. !”

During the banquet, the lights were bright, the dishes were dazzling, and the aroma was fragrant. Zhou Min and Zhou Shi both sat on either side of Mr. Zhou. Their eyes glanced at Qin Yuan from time to time, full of disdain and contempt. Zhou Meier was next to Qin Yuan, with a happy smile on her face, as if the whole world became beautiful as long as Qin Yuan was by her side.

Zhou Min cleared his throat and deliberately raised his voice, trying to make everyone here hear his words clearly: "Father, look at Mei'er, she is so close to a soldier. How is this unbecoming? Our Zhou family is a well-known business family, how can we let a soldier with no background come in? "

Zhou Shidu also echoed: "Yes, father. You also know that now the Tang Family Group is a good partner for our Zhou family to expand their business. The Tang Family Young Master also has a soft spot for Meier. If they can get married, it will be a great success for us." The development of our Zhou family will be of great benefit."

After hearing this, Mr. Zhou's face darkened. He glared at Zhou Min and Zhou Shidu, with unquestionable majesty in his tone: "What do you know? Although Qin Yuan is a soldier, his character and ability are both outstanding. He is first-class. This time he was able to get rid of his grievances, thanks to his wisdom and courage. Our Zhou family values ​​a person’s inner qualities, not his background or status!”

Zhou Min didn't think so. He curled his lips and continued: "Father, don't be deceived by his appearance. What great achievements can he make with no background? Look at the young master of the Tang family, he is from the Tang family. The heir to the consortium will be in charge of the entire consortium in the future. If Meier marries him, our Zhou family will be closely linked with the Tang Family Consortium to jointly resist external risks. "

Zhou Shidu also nodded and added: "Yes, father. Business competition is so fierce now. What our Zhou family needs is a strong ally, not a soldier who only knows how to fight. You should think twice." Then go ahead!”

Mr. Zhou was furious when he heard this. He slammed the table and shouted angrily: "That's enough! Shut up, you two! How can you do whatever you want with my daughter of the Zhou family? Meier's happiness is more important than anything else. ! She can be with whomever she wants to be with! Don’t mention anything about marriage to me again!”

However, Mr. Zhou's slap on the table accidentally touched his old wound. His waist suddenly felt severe pain, causing him to moan and bend over.

Seeing this, Zhou Meier hurriedly supported Mr. Zhou and asked anxiously: "Grandpa, what's wrong with you? Is your back pain coming back again?"

Qin Yuan also stood up immediately, looking at Mr. Zhou with concern, ready to provide help at any time.

Zhou Min and Zhou Shi both saw Mr. Zhou's appearance and were too frightened to speak. They knew that Mr. Zhou's back pain was an old problem, and once it happened, it could be fatal. Mr. Zhou endured the pain and waved his hand, indicating that they didn't need to worry. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his breathing, and then said slowly: "I'm fine, you don't have to worry. It's just a recurrence of the old injury, and the pain will be gone after a while."

Zhou Meier refused to rest assured, and insisted on sending Mr. Zhou to the hospital.

"I can cure it. No need to go to the hospital." Qin Yuan stopped Zhou Meier.

"Qin Yuan, you said you can cure my father's back injury?" Zhou Min asked provocatively, his tone full of doubts.

"Yes, I have a way." Qin Yuan replied calmly, his eyes showing determination and confidence.

"Huh, what a shame!" Zhou Shidu sneered, "Do you know that my father's back injury has been accumulated for decades? Even the best doctors are helpless, why do you think you can cure it?"

Qin Yuan did not answer immediately, but turned to Mr. Zhou and asked gently: "Old man, do you believe me?"

Mr. Zhou smiled and nodded, his eyes full of trust and expectation: "I believe in you, Qin Yuan. You have always been a capable person, and I believe you will not let me down this time."

After hearing Mr. Zhou's answer, Zhou Min and Zhou Shidu's faces became even more ugly. They didn't expect that their father would trust this soldier so much.

"Since father believes in you, let's wait and see." Zhou Min said coldly, his tone full of dissatisfaction and provocation.

"Okay, then I'll give it a try." Qin Yuan said nothing more and began to prepare the medicinal materials needed for treatment.

Under everyone's gaze, Qin Yuan took out some herbs from the backpack he carried. These herbs looked inconspicuous, but Qin Yuan was full of confidence in them. He began to prepare the soup skillfully, and every step seemed so focused and serious.

After a while, a bucket of steaming medicinal soup was ready. Qin Yuan looked at Mr. Zhou and motioned for him to go in and take a bath.

Mr. Zhou stood up slowly with Zhou Meier's help. He looked at the bucket of medicinal soup, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes. After all, this was an old injury that had accumulated for decades. He had tried countless methods, but nothing worked. This time, can he really trust Qin Yuan?

However, seeing Qin Yuan's firm eyes and confident smile, Mr. Zhou finally decided to give it a try. He slowly walked towards the medicinal soup, and with Zhou Meier's help, he carefully sat in it.

The temperature of the medicinal soup is moderate, and it feels very comfortable to soak in it. Mr. Zhou closed his eyes and felt the warmth of the medicinal soup seeping into his skin, as if there was a mysterious force repairing his body.

After a while, Mr. Zhou's eyebrows relaxed. He felt an unprecedented sense of relief and comfort, as if the pain in his waist was disappearing little by little.

"How are you, father? Are you feeling better?" Zhou Meier asked with concern, her eyes full of expectation.

Mr. Zhou smiled slightly and nodded: "It is indeed much better. I feel that my waist is much lighter."

Hearing Mr. Zhou's answer, Zhou Min and Zhou Shidu's faces became even uglier. They didn't expect that this soldier actually had some skills. However, they were unwilling to give up easily, so they began to find various excuses and reasons to question Qin Yuan's treatment effect.

"This is just a temporary relief, and it doesn't mean anything." Zhou Min sneered, "How can a stubborn disease like waist injury be cured so easily?"

"That's right, maybe it's just a coincidence." Zhou Shidu also echoed, "We still can't trust him easily."

However, Mr. Zhou ignored their doubts. He felt that his body was recovering little by little, a feeling he had never experienced in decades. He knew that he really didn't choose the wrong person this time.

"Qin Yuan, thank you." Mr. Zhou looked at Qin Yuan gratefully, "You really helped me a lot."

Qin Yuan smiled and shook his head: "You're welcome, old man. This is what I should do. As long as you are healthy, I will be satisfied."

Hearing Qin Yuan's words, a warm current surged in Mr. Zhou's heart. He felt as if he was decades younger, full of vitality and hope.

…

After the incident, Zhou Shi and Zhou Min looked as gloomy as the sky before a storm. The resentment and anger in their hearts were like wildfires, difficult to calm down. When everyone dispersed and the lights were dim, the two gathered together and conspired in a low voice.

"Brother, we can't just let it go." Zhou Shi gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with fierceness, "That Qin Yuan, a nobody, actually made us lose face in front of my father and Mei'er."

Zhou Min nodded, his face also not looking good: "Yes, this revenge must be avenged. However, we can't do it directly, that's too low. We have to find a master to let him know that there are some people he can't afford to offend."

"Master?" Zhou Shi's eyes lit up, "You mean, find a real soldier to teach him a lesson?"

"Yes, that's what I mean." Zhou Min sneered, "I heard that there is a man named Javier in the underground world. He is a foreign mercenary who has really been on the battlefield and killed people like crazy. If he is willing to take action, Qin Yuan will definitely die."

"Then...how much will it cost?" Zhou Shi hesitated. After all, although their family is wealthy, they can't just take out a lot of money to hire mercenaries.

"Money is not a problem." Zhou Min patted his chest. "As long as we can let Qin Yuan know how powerful he is, it's worth spending any amount of money. I'll contact Javier right now. You prepare the money. We must teach Qin Yuan an unforgettable lesson."