Chapter 6 : Deciding to Go Home and Seeing Mother's Longing

When Lin Zhiyan pretended to make a phone call, Qin Hao quickly wiped away his tears and stopped her, saying, "Little Leaf, wait! After being away for eight years, I want to personally see Mom and talk to her." In those eight years of separation, Qin Hao could tell from the bits and pieces of information from Ye Zhiyan how much his parents had worried about his whereabouts and how much it had weighed on their hearts. On the day of his return, it wouldn't be appropriate to surprise his mother all at once. It would be better for him to explain in person and serve her well. "That works too. Let's go see Mom together later. She will definitely be very happy." Ye Zhiyan expressed her understanding. After her father's death, all the pressure had fallen on her mother's shoulders, especially since her brother had been missing for so many years. It wouldn't be wise to suddenly tell her this news, in case it caused her to become ill from the shock. At this moment, Qin Hao and Ye Zhiyan had become the center of attention in the lobby. All eyes were on them. Qin Hao and Ye Zhiyan embraced each other, and those who didn't know the situation thought they were a long-lost couple. "Ahem, Manager Ye, please arrange the next steps." At this moment, an employee from the hotel spoke up. To be honest, the hotel staff were all a bit confused. This was the first time they had seen Ye Zhiyan in this manner. This version of Ye Zhiyan, who appeared like a young girl, was nothing like the capable and efficient Manager Ye they were used to! When Lin Zhiyan heard the employee's words, her face turned slightly red with embarrassment. She quickly stepped back from Qin Hao's embrace. "Alright, alright, clean up the lobby and everyone can go about their own business." After quickly regaining her composure, Lin Zhiyan waved her hand and dispersed the hotel staff. Now she truly appeared as a hotel manager, handling these small matters with the demeanor of a strong woman. "Let's go, brother! I'll take you home!" After making the arrangements, Lin Zhiyan said excitedly. At this moment, she looked like a child who had aced an exam, with a smile on her face. Taking her brother home! It had been their dream for eight long years in their broken and fragmented family. Finally, it was about to come true! "Alright!" Qin Hao nodded, feeling a warmth in his heart that he hadn't felt in a long time. As a soldier, he had faced bloodshed and life and death situations, with no one to rely on. He was the leader of the Wolf Fang Special Forces, but also a child without a home. For eight long years, he had almost forgotten the warmth of a home. For someone in the Wolf Fang Special Forces, home was the softest harbor in their hearts. "Wait, I'm coming too!" Just then, a slightly playful voice rang out. Qin Hao turned around and saw the girl named Luo Qiushui. Qin Hao's expression darkened. He had already clearly rejected this girl, yet she still clung to him like a shadow. "Why are you here? Are you following me?" "We came first!" Luo Qiushui raised an eyebrow and pulled Zhao Yiyi beside her. "Why should we follow you when our siblings are going home? What are you going to do by following us?" Qin Hao furrowed his brow. "You are my bodyguard. What if I'm in danger without you? Right, Yiyi?" Luo Qiushui gave Zhao Yiyi a meaningful look. Zhao Yiyi awkwardly nodded in response. "When did I agree to be your..." "You will agree sooner or later!" "Let's go home together, then!" Luo Qiushui smiled and said. Qin Hao's expression darkened again. He had always disliked these rich girls who couldn't understand the situation. They acted as if they were the center of the universe, yet remained oblivious to it. "Brother, who is she?" Ye Zhiyan couldn't help but ask. She had noticed these two girls when she first entered the lobby. Especially the one who spoke, she had been secretly observing her brother. From their conversation, it seemed like they knew each other. "I don't know, just a persistent woman." Qin Hao replied, feeling no goodwill towards Luo Qiushui. "Qin Hao! That's too much!" Luo Qiushui had never heard someone describe her like that before! "Miss, I know there's something between you and my brother, but today is the day my brother comes home." "How about this, you can stay at the hotel for now, and we can talk about it tomorrow, alright?" "After all, I am the manager of Qin Han Tang, and I can't escape from you." Ye Zhiyan smiled and stood between Qin Hao and Luo Qiushui. "I haven't..." "Qiushui!" Luo Qiushui wanted to argue with Qin Hao, but was suddenly stopped by Zhao Yiyi. Zhao Yiyi pointed at Qin Hao with her finger, and Luo Qiushui followed her gaze. Qin Hao, who had a stern expression, seemed slightly annoyed. The calm eyes that were usually like a deep abyss now seemed to contain a hint of bloodthirst. "Well...alright!" Although Luo Qiushui was afraid of Qin Hao, she still spoke up. "Then you must give me an answer tomorrow!" Luo Qiushui, despite her fear, still spoke up. "Let's talk about it later!" Qin Hao restrained his aura, picked up his luggage, and pulled Ye Zhiyan out of Qin Han Tang Hotel. Seeing Qin Hao and Lin Zhiyan leave the hotel, Luo Qiushui, who had been left behind, stomped her feet in frustration. "Yiyi, what should we do? He's leaving." "What if he doesn't come tomorrow?!" Luo Qiushui suddenly became nervous again. "Qiushui, don't worry. We can do this..." Seeing Luo Qiushui's reaction, Zhao Yiyi approached her and whispered something in her ear. "Will this work? You said last time that a million-dollar salary could move him!" "Cough, let's give it a try. Otherwise, we won't have a chance." "Alright, let's go." They hailed a taxi outside the hotel, and Qin Hao and Ye Zhiyan got in. Inside the car, Qin Hao looked at Lin Zhiyan. "When I came back, I visited the place where we used to live when we were young. It's completely different now." "Sigh, brother, that's all in the past. Our family is in a different place now." "Don't worry, even though Dad is gone, Mom, Xuanjie, and I are all waiting for you!" Lin Zhiyan was in a cheerful mood now that her brother had returned. Their family's future would be filled with happiness and fulfillment. "Okay!" Qin Hao replied, feeling an even stronger longing for home. ... After a while. "Brother, we're here." As the taxi came to a stop, Lin Zhiyan excitedly opened the car door and quickly got out with Qin Hao. Qin Hao looked around. This was an old-style neighborhood. The slightly dilapidated buildings, scattered trash, and haphazardly parked vehicles all revealed the age of this neighborhood, which had seen better days. The whole environment exuded a sense of antiquity. Qin Hao's heart sank. It seemed that even after leaving the old neighborhood, the Ye family hadn't been living a good life. "It's been eight years. Mom, are you okay...?"