192: Chapter 192 Returning to the Qin Family

"And one more thing! If you ever miss the army, you can come back anytime!"

Looking at the Brigade Commander's serious expression, Qin Mo was slightly stunned.

Then, he nodded with a smile.

Qin Mo shared a round of drinks with Instructor Hu, Instructor Ji, and the others. After a long farewell, he set out on the road home.

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"I feel like I'm witnessing the end of an era for a Soldier King..."

"Sigh... A single pest caused the downfall of a generation's Soldier King. Why was he so bent on seeking death?"

"Exactly. He knew the Streamer wasn't someone to mess with, yet he recklessly sought death. If he didn't die, who would?"

"Yama says another guest has arrived..."

"It's fine. As long as the Streamer gives us some good content once he's back."

"Right! Dog Streamer, have you forgotten your main job by now?"

"Speaking of which, it's been nearly a year since I've seen Sister-in-law. I actually miss her..."

"The guy above, have you inherited the Prime Minister's will? Let me tell you, the Streamer holds a serious grudge. Careful you're not the next one to go in!"

...

Half a day slowly passed, and Qin Mo finally arrived in Yanjing by plane.

Looking at the bustling streets, Qin Mo smiled slightly. After a year, nothing seemed to have changed; everything was so familiar.

"Qin Mo!"

At that moment, a voice filled with pleasant surprise rang out.

Qin Mo instinctively looked over and saw Murong Lanlan and his parents approaching.

Qin Mo smiled slightly and opened his arms.

The next moment, Murong Lanlan threw herself into his embrace, and the two smiled at each other.

"Alright, have some shame. You're in public."

Leng Shaohua, standing to the side, spoke with mock disdain.

Murong Lanlan's face instantly flushed red.

She had been too excited upon seeing Qin Mo and had subconsciously ignored their surroundings.

Now, noticing the strange looks from people around them, Murong Lanlan felt a wave of heat rush to her face.

Qin Mo smiled faintly, not feeling the slightest bit of discomfort.

His father, Qin Hua, also walked up to him and gently patted Qin Mo's shoulder.

"I already know about what happened. You did well!"

Qin Mo nodded. He believed he hadn't done anything wrong.

"Enough, enough! Let's get back quickly. The Old Master is clamoring to see his grandson."

Leng Shaohua said calmly from the side.

Hearing this, everyone headed toward the car.

Along the way, Qin Mo drove quietly, taking in the city scenery around him.

Before, he was always thinking about how to earn popularity points. Now that his lifespan had returned to normal, he no longer worried about them.

It was time to relax a little.

Time flew by.

Soon, they arrived at the Qin Family courtyard.

As soon as they stepped out, Old Master Qin came trotting over with a face full of joy.

Behind him followed a group from the Guard Company, everyone keeping close to the Old Master's pace, fearing he might trip or fall.

"Moer!"

From a distance, Old Master Qin happily called out Qin Mo's name.

Then, ignoring Qin Mo's parents, he directly pulled him and Murong Lanlan toward the Qin Family's main hall.

Qin Mo looked at the Quadrangle Dwelling in a daze. He remembered the last time he was here was the day he returned to acknowledge his roots.

He hadn't expected time to pass so quickly; a year had gone by in the blink of an eye.

"Grandson, why are you dazed? Hurry and pay respects to our ancestors."

Old Master Qin couldn't help but remind the staring Qin Mo.

"Ah? What's the occasion today? Why do I need to pay respects to the ancestors?"

Qin Mo asked, looking bewildered.

"Hehe..."

The Old Master smiled slightly.

"There are two things today. First, today is the anniversary of the day you first acknowledged your roots, so it's only right to offer sacrifices to the ancestors."

"The second thing is that from now on, the Qin Family is officially being handed over to you! I know all about your time in the military. In one year, one First-Class Merit and one Second-Class Merit!"

"Not bad! As expected of my descendant, you haven't shamed me!"

Qin Mo rubbed his forehead and lifted his head slightly.

"It's what I should have done. After all, if I don't kill others, they will kill me."

"Hehe..."

"So, after observing you, I've decided to let you take over the Qin Family. I believe you have the ability!"

Hearing this, Qin Mo immediately waved his hands.

"Grandpa, you should let my dad take over instead! I'm only twenty-one; I think I could use some more experience."

Are you kidding? I'm still young and haven't had enough fun yet. Taking over the Qin Family so early with so many things to deal with every day—I'd be bored to death. Better to leave it to the old man!

I'll just quietly continue being a tenth-generation rich kid!

"Sigh..."

The Old Master shook his head in disappointment.

"Fine! Then let your father take over for you for now!"

"I'm getting old and don't have many years left. In my lifetime, I'll be content just to see you get married and have children."

Qin Mo was stunned for a moment, then looked at the Old Master's complexion and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Grandpa, don't talk nonsense. You're only eighty this year. From your facial features, I'd say you have at least twenty more years. In the future, never mind a great-grandson, you'll probably even see a great-great-grandson."

"Really? You know how to read faces?"

The Old Master said with some surprise.

Qin Mo smiled slightly.

"Of course! But Grandpa, I have just one thing I want to ask."

"What is it?"

Qin Mo hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Grandpa, I want to ask how I went missing twenty years ago? Our Qin Family has such a massive business and influence, how could I suddenly disappear?"

"And with our family's strength, finding someone should have been easy, right? So why did I end up in an orphanage?"

"This..."

As soon as those words were spoken, the Old Master's face stiffened.

He seemed to be pondering the matter. Qin Mo watched the Old Master without blinking, showing no signs of nervousness.

Based on his deductions, his disappearance twenty years ago was likely intentional, and someone with that much power would have to be an insider of the Qin Family.

"Sigh..."

After a moment, the Old Master let out a deep sigh.

"I knew you would ask this question. Fine, I'll tell you then!"

"You guessed right. Your disappearance was indeed not an accident, but man-made."

"The culprit responsible for your disappearance was none other than your young aunt's family."

"What?"

Qin Mo frowned deeply upon hearing this. He had considered many people, but he had never thought of his young aunt's family. After all, they were the closest collateral branch.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Mo asked with a frown, "Grandpa, why would my young aunt's family do such a thing?"

"Moer, actually, the reason your young aunt did this is because she held a grudge against me. It was an act of revenge against me."

"Decades ago, my father and mother—your great-grandfather and great-grandmother—passed away early. As the eldest brother, I was like a father to her; I was the one who took care of her and her sister."

"There was a war going on decades ago, and I simply couldn't look after her properly. I found a family with relatively good conditions for her to marry into, but at that time, your young aunt happened to have someone she liked."