Qin Yishan’s injuries looked serious, but in fact, they didn’t damage any internal organs. The two groups who beat him knew how to fight, so it wasn’t like he couldn’t even eat.

Qin Yishan naturally understood the implication of his cousin’s words, knowing that if he said he wasn’t hungry, his cousin might just throw the food away.

He hurriedly got out of bed and limped to the dining table. Although his cousin didn’t like talking to him, he hadn’t wronged him; the food and accommodation were the best.

The patient meal in front of him was just that.

Watching his silly cousin awkwardly pick up the spoon, Qin Yize curved his lips indifferently and checked the time; Qiaoqiao should be home by now.

She mentioned going to the Qin Family Old Residence in the evening and probably staying there; such a big bed with Qiaoqiao alone, without him—it seemed so pitiful.

No, it was Qin Yize who seemed pitiful.

It seemed like he really needed to speed things up, or else this north and south situation would drive him crazy one day.

Two days later, Qin Yize returned to the Imperial Capital with Qin Yishan. At the station, Second Uncle of the Qin Family, Second Aunt Qin, and Qin Yishan’s wife Qi Ying were there to pick them up. Qin Yize glanced at them indifferently and then looked away.

Qin Lang looked at Qin Yize, whose emotions were unreadable, and felt a slight tremble in his heart. This nephew was becoming more and more incomprehensible. Even though he was an elder, ever since Qin Yize colluded with Old Man Lin, he had completely dismissed him, always cold and distant when they met.

He was angry yet helpless, thinking that perhaps they simply wouldn’t associate in the future, as he had nothing to seek from him anyway.

But reality struck him hard.

His only son got into trouble, and it was in Country S. Only Qin Yize could safely bring him back.

No matter how reluctant he was, he had to express gratitude to Qin Yize. "Ah Ze, thank you this time. I’ll treat you to a meal someday, uncle’s treat."

Qin Yize glanced at Qin Lang, covering the chill in his eyes. "No need for a meal, just make sure your son doesn’t disgrace the Qin Family."

After speaking, he didn’t look at anyone else and walked straight toward the plaza, keeping his gaze forward.

Luh Fei was waiting for him at the usual spot.

And Qiaoqiao didn’t go to work today, waiting for him to come home at the base courtyard. He couldn’t wait to give Qiaoqiao the gift.

At the station entrance, Qin Lang’s face turned pale from Qin Yize’s reprimand, gritting his teeth. Second Aunt Qin burst out cursing in anger, "What a thing, relying on the Great Grandfather’s power, not even putting his second uncle in his eyes, an ill-bred rascal, without the Great Grandfather and the Qin Family, he’d be nothing."

Qi Ying, supporting her pregnant belly, was also furious, "Dad, he’s the younger generation—how could he treat you like that, and he’s the successor. If the Qin Family falls into his hands, won’t the assets all be squandered? Great Grandfather is too biased, indulging him in everything. Who in the Imperial Capital is as arrogant as him?"

Qin Lang’s lips trembled with rage, cursing fiercely, "All spoiled by the Great Grandfather, ungrateful creature!"

Then he looked down at his son, expecting him to join the tirade, as was typical in the Qin Lang household whenever it came to Qin Yize.

But unexpectedly, Qin Yishan’s complexion turned dark, glaring menacingly at his family. After a few breaths, he warned in a low voice, "You better shut up, you really have no idea how capable Big Brother is. It has nothing to do with the Great Grandfather or the Qin Family. Be careful with your words, or you won’t even know how you die."

All three were stunned, looking at Qin Yishan with disbelief, wondering if he’d been beaten stupid.

But how could they know, what he’d seen and heard in recent days made him completely convinced.

Qin Yize’s connections and skills were beyond their imagination.

During the day at the hotel, the station, and the train, he had realized that it was Qin Yize’s personal charisma and indeed had nothing to do with the Qin Family or the Great Grandfather.

Not feeling jealous was a lie, but he truly admired him.

Somewhere deep and secret in his heart, there was even a trace of pride.

Because that was his big brother.

"Son, what’s wrong with you, were you beaten stupid?" Second Aunt Qin was on the verge of tears, and the others looked at the drastically changed Qin Yishan with uncertainty, not knowing what had happened to him.

"Enough, I’m not stupid or crazy. I’m speaking sincerely; don’t belittle my cousin. Without him, I wouldn’t have even touched the nation’s borders. He saved my life, and even if we can’t be family, we shouldn’t be enemies. Now, push me back; I’m feeling awful..."

They exchanged glances, puzzled over why the person who usually hated Qin Yize the most had suddenly changed his stance. But seeing his discomfort, they decided not to question further and, with a plethora of doubts, pushed Qin Yishan out of the station door.

Meanwhile, Qin Yize was already sitting in the car driven by Luh Fei, listening to him report the major events at the security team and base.

There were recent reforms underway, and Elder Shen planned for Qin Yize to take over his role.

Over the past few days, Qin Yize had thought everything through and had his own plans.

He didn’t ask any questions, just listened quietly. Nothing major happened, and it all wrapped up in less than ten minutes, leaving the car in silence.

This was typical; however, after a moment of silence, while waiting for the green light, Qin Yize suddenly asked, "Luh Fei, do you have any plans for the future?"

Luh Fei hesitated, not knowing why Qin Yize suddenly asked, but having been with him for several years, he sensed that Qin Yize wasn’t asking casually and knew he couldn’t answer casually either.

"Doctor Qin, wherever you are, that’s where I’ll be, until you think I’m unfit to follow you."

Qin Yize glanced at Luh Fei in surprise but still smiled and nodded. "Okay."

Luh Fei was thrilled; it was a veiled promise, after all.

He couldn’t help but grin, his eyes narrowing into slits, but wisely didn’t ask if Qin Yize had any new plans—wherever Qin Yize was, he’d be too.

Wherever it may be!

Arriving at the entrance of the Qin Family residence at the base courtyard, Qin Yize took the gifts meant for Luh Fei and other colleagues and asked him to distribute them. Then he walked briskly into the house with a bag in hand.

Gu Qiaoqiao was cooking in the kitchen when Qin Yize rushed in and enveloped her in a long embrace, kissing her before reluctantly letting go, their eyes meeting full of unspeakable tenderness.

Qin Yize pinched his beloved wife’s cheek, "Qiaoqiao, did you miss me?"

"I did."

"Good girl, I missed you too."

Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and nudged him, "Go freshen up, so we can have dinner when you’re ready..."