Chapter 14: Shocking! An Eighty-Year-Old Grandma Is at the Perfect Age to Explore the World!

“No! You’re fine!” Lin Qingqing grabbed Qin Yansen and dragged him out of the mall.

How could she not know what was going on with Qin Yansen?

His role in the original novel was just that—in his short life, he revolved entirely around the original female lead, constantly pleasing her, facilitating the romantic development between her and the male lead.

So when Qin Yansen said he had something to do, it could only mean one thing—he was going to grovel to the original female lead.

She absolutely could not allow her eldest grandson to be used as a tool, only for the original male lead to snatch away their family’s position as the wealthiest!

As Lin Qingqing pulled Qin Yansen along, she spoke earnestly, “The most important thing for you right now is to hurry back to the company to work. And tonight, check in on Jingxu.”

Qin Yansen had been about to resist, but the moment he heard his younger brother’s name, he forgot to struggle. He frowned. “What happened to him?”

“His new company just opened today and was already bullied.”

Qin Yansen’s brows instantly tightened. “Who did it?” Also, how come he didn’t even know Qin Jingxu was starting a company?

Lin Qingqing replied, “It’s already being investigated. But my suggestion is to have Jingxu join the Qin family’s branch company. That way, he won’t be so easily bullied by outsiders.”

The main reason the Qin family had been torn apart by outside manipulation was that the grandsons rarely communicated with each other. That emotional distance had allowed outsiders to drive a wedge between them.

Moreover, the reason Qin Jingxu was not well-received in the Qin family was also because of his aloof personality.

Lack of communication leads to emotional detachment, and naturally, conflicts will continue to arise.

Qin Jingxu lacked the love and care of his family, and after being instigated by the original male lead, he was led astray down the road of becoming a major antagonist.

If Qin Jingxu lacked love, then why not mobilize the entire Qin family to love him together?

Then, if they could get both Qin Jingxu and Qin Yansen to distance themselves from the original male and female leads, wouldn’t that be enough to rewrite their family’s fate?

She truly was a little girl full of wisdom!

Qin Yansen didn’t even hesitate to refuse. “He’s not capable. He can’t join the Qin company. He doesn’t have what it takes to manage a company.”

Lin Qingqing stopped walking and turned to look at Qin Yansen’s expressionless face, speechless.

He was clearly acting like a tool character, following a scripted plot, not even showing a hint of emotion on his face.

Lin Qingqing directly said, “If you don’t give him a chance to prove himself, how do you know he’s incapable? Have you, as his older brother, ever given him that opportunity?”

Qin Yansen froze. It was true—he had never seen what Qin Jingxu was capable of.

After a moment, doubt clouded his eyes. “If he really had any ability, he wouldn’t be such a failure since graduation.”

Lin Qingqing’s tone was firm. “That’s because of certain reasons. If you trust Grandma, give him a chance. Let him try working at Qin Group.”

The only reason he was “a failure” was because the original male lead had been sabotaging things. Otherwise, Qin Jingxu wouldn’t be so disliked by the Qin family now.

Qin Yansen thought for a moment and finally relented. “Fine. I don’t trust him, but I trust you. Just this once. If he can’t convince me he has the ability to manage a company, then please don’t bring up the idea of letting him work at Qin Group ever again.”

Lin Qingqing smiled kindly. “That’s my good eldest grandson!”

“But Grandma… can you agree to one thing for your good eldest grandson?”

“Go ahead, what condition?”

Her good eldest grandson was being so obedient—she’d agree to anything!

Qin Yansen tried to hide the dislike in his eyes. “Can you take that dragon off your body and go back to wearing what you used to? Your current fashion sense is a little too ahead of its time… I’m having trouble accepting it…”

“…”

Was her tattoo really that embarrassing?

Now she’d been disliked by all three grandsons.

It seemed this dragon really had been wronged, following her around like this.

Lin Qingqing cheerfully agreed, “No problem, I’ll have it removed tomorrow!”

…

That evening, at the Qin family’s old estate.

The second branch of the Qin family held a simple family meeting.

Qin He, the second grandson, stood at the front of the table and looked toward the calm, composed elderly lady sitting at the head seat. He spoke seriously, “The main topic of tonight’s family meeting is—ahem—Grandma’s incident at the bar two nights ago involving male models.”

When Lin Qingqing heard this, she thought—what kind of family meeting was this? This was clearly a public trial!

The second branch of the Qin family stared in shock as the previously calm old lady immediately covered her face and started crying. “None of you love me anymore… I was just looking at some handsome men to add a little spark to my withering heart, so I can live longer and spend more time with you. What did I do wrong? I didn’t even do anything wicked!

And then you have a whole meeting just to criticize me. Is it because I’m old and useless now that everything I do seems wrong in your eyes? I’m so heartbroken! Maybe… maybe I should just go and join your Grandpa! Waaaaaaaahhh…”

The words of criticism that the others had prepared immediately got stuck in their throats.

Say too much and she’d be heartbroken. Say too little and she might pull another outrageous stunt.

The second branch of the Qin family was completely at a loss and quickly started comforting the heartbroken old lady.

In the end, Qin Haishan, the second son, compromised. “Mom, how about I organize a matchmaking event for you tomorrow? I’ll invite all the uncles from our circle so you can pick for yourself.”

Better that than male models in bars.

Lin Qingqing immediately refused. “No.”

Those so-called ‘uncles’ were definitely all old men. She absolutely refused to go on blind dates with old men.

Qin He asked, “Then what do you want?”

Lin Qingqing slapped the table with both hands and stood up straight, declaring seriously, “I want to go explore the world!”

Qin Haishan frowned slightly. “Mom, you’re eighty, not eighteen.”

Give the family a little help, and eighteen might just arrive tomorrow!

Lin Qingqing was filled with energy and fighting spirit. “Eighty is the perfect age to venture out!”

The second branch of the Qin family was stunned, their minds going blank.

Then, an awkward silence filled the air.

Qin Haishan finally spoke earnestly, “Mom, if you’re really bored, how about I send you to a retirement home for a while? There are other elders your age—you can dance, play chess, and have people to talk to…”

Lin Qingqing was stunned. She had been twenty-one before she transmigrated. Now at twenty-one, they wanted to send her to a retirement home?

No! This was bullying a transmigrator!

She was going to report them to the United Nations!

Lin Qingqing firmly stated, “I’m not going!”

She had already become the richest person. Why should she retire? Of course she had to enjoy the vibrant world she’d never gotten to experience!

Qin He looked at the stubborn old lady and tried to persuade her patiently. “Fine, you don’t have to go. But please don’t go to bars to look for male models again. At your age, you can’t handle that kind of stimulation!”

And so, Lin Qingqing sat through a full half-hour of ideological education from the second branch of the Qin family.

In the end, she let out a long, heavy sigh, got up quietly, and left. Her aged figure seemed full of sorrow and helplessness.

Qin Haishan looked at her departing figure in confusion. “Mom, where are you going? We’re not done talking. And we still haven’t discussed that dragon tattoo on your back…”

Without pausing her steps or turning her head, the elderly lady replied in a tone full of sorrow, “I’m in a bad mood. I’m going bungee jumping to vent a little… and to calm myself down.”

“!!!”

Qin He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Grandma, that’s not calming down—that’s going stone cold!”