Suppressing the Protagonist at the Start to Seize the Heroine-Chapter 279

Chapter 279: Grandfather Qin’s Praise

The next morning, Su Lin set off early with Qin Jiuyue. At the Qin family estate, Qin Deshu and Qin Delin were deeply engrossed in a game of Go. Soon, a servant came to announce Su Lin’s arrival with Qin Jiuyue.

“You’ve beaten me again, third brother. If you were in charge of the Qin family, I’m sure you’d do a better job than me,” Qin Deshu said with admiration.

The simplicity of the Go board belied the complexity of Qin Delin’s strategic foresight—he seemed to anticipate ten moves ahead, a skill that would undoubtedly make him an excellent leader.

Qin Delin placed a white stone on the board, then sipped some tea before replying, “Let’s not dwell on hypotheticals. You know I’ve always been too laid-back for such responsibilities. I’m content being a collector; leading the family would be too burdensome.”

Despite his astute mind, Qin Delin preferred not to engage in active leadership. The effort required was too taxing for him; he sought a more carefree life. The physical toll on Qin Deshu was evident—his hair had turned completely white, making him appear decades older.

“Ah, have you heard about what the second brother did?” Qin Deshu asked.

Qin Delin paused, then resumed playing, “I haven’t paid much attention, but I’ve heard bits and pieces.”

“What do you think I should do about it?”

“Colluding with outsiders to harm a family member could merit death, but he’s still our brother. I really don’t know,” Qin Delin responded, clearly conflicted. He was aware of Qin Desen’s intentions but preferred to remain an outsider, viewing the family dynamics more clearly from a distance.

The misdeeds of Qin Desen were significant, yet his connection to Qin Deshu made any decision complicated. Without Qin Deshu’s own machinations, perhaps their relationship wouldn’t have deteriorated.

Qin Delin felt this was a matter for Qin Deshu to handle himself, preferring to remain uninvolved to avoid potential mistrust. Knowing his brother’s suspicious nature, Qin Delin understood that Qin Deshu was protective of his power, which could lead to severe actions if threatened.

Sighing, Qin Deshu replied, “Alright, I’ll speak with him and hope he realizes his mistakes and reforms.”

As they were talking, Qin Jiuyue’s cheerful voice rang out from the courtyard.

“Grandpa~!”

“Third Grandpa~!”

She ran up to Qin Deshu and Qin Delin, her large, expressive eyes sparkling, “Grandpa, are you playing Go?”

Qin Deshu smiled fondly and looked at Su Lin, who had followed behind, “You still have some conscience, bringing Xiaoyue to see me.”

Su Lin smiled, “How could I not keep a promise made to you?”

Qin Deshu pulled Qin Jiuyue aside, “Xiaoyue, you haven’t seen your third grandpa in a while. Talk with him first, and remember to join us for lunch later.”

“Sure, Grandpa~!”

Qin Jiuyue knew that Su Lin’s visit was not just for casual talk but also involved serious matters. Surprised by how quickly Qin Deshu wanted to discuss these matters with Su Lin, she sensed the issues were significant.

However, she didn’t pry further, being more interested in her cultivation pursuits than the intricacies of Su Lin’s problems.

After she and Qin Delin moved to a side hall, Qin Deshu began, “That Xiao family boy settled down last night in a villa in Beishan. Last night, two chartered flights arrived at Beishan Airport carrying guest martial artists from the Xiao family, including four who are peak Grandmasters.”

Curious, Su Lin asked, “Peak Grandmaster’s aren’t easy to watch without them sensing it. How do you manage without them noticing?”

With a proud smile, Qin Deshu said, “It’s true that peak Grandmaster’s are formidable, but I’m not without my means. The Qin family has held its ground in Donghai not without some resources.”

Seeing Qin Deshu’s evasion, Su Lin didn’t press further, saying, “If it’s inconvenient, I won’t ask.”

“It’s not about convenience. The simple reason is—I have people inside the Xiao family.”

Stunned, Su Lin’s eyes widened, “You have people in the Xiao family? Then what use do the people I have keeping an eye on them? Wait, having such access to confidential matters... you’re not joking, right?”

Qin Deshu reassured him, “It’s too serious to joke about. The person is special, a product of serendipity. I can explain more later, but now let’s focus on the current situation…”

“With so many powerful individuals brought in, the Xiao family’s intentions aren’t simple. Are they planning to recreate the incident with the Song family?”

Seeing Qin Deshu’s earnest gaze, Su Lin was surprised by his confidence. Was it in his own strength, or in Su Lin’s?

Su Lin shook his head, “This time, although the Xiao family’s arrival is meant to target me, they’re not acting against me directly yet.”

“Oh?”

“I suspect Xiao Feiyu will make a move against the Jiang family in Modu. Here’s what I think...”

After detailing his analysis and speculations, Qin Deshu fell silent for a long while before finally expressing admiration, “Ah, Su Lin, I used to think you were just a kid messing around. I didn’t realize things had gotten so serious. The future really does belong to you young people.”

He was genuinely amazed at how Su Lin had consistently outmaneuvered Xiao Feiyu and was shocked by Xiao Feiyu’s ruthless tactics.

Both men were exceptional—Xiao Feiyu was ruthless to others and even more so to himself. If not for Su Lin being an incredible anomaly, he would have likely been defeated.

Recognizing Su Lin’s extraordinary capabilities early on, Qin Deshu had accepted him as a prospective son-in-law, even knowing he had relationships with other women. Otherwise, he would have taken action against him long ago.

“What do you think about your theory’s chances?”

“Very likely.”

“And what will you do?”

“I’ll wait for him to make the first move. It’s no fun if I just storm in directly.”

Nodding understandingly, Qin Deshu commented, “Just don’t overplay your hand.”

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