Chen Jun frowned as he looked at Tu Song, who was sticking out a black tongue.

That's a question. Could this really be a cat?

But he dared not answer easily. The following sentence, "If you answer wrong, go back to where you came from," clearly indicated the man's identity: Qin Nian'an's father, his future father-in-law.

He didn't expect Qin Jianjun to block the gate with the exam questions.

What's worse, this question was tricky, and I hadn't reviewed it last night.

Seeing that Chen Jun remained silent, Qin Jianjun snorted softly, "I said it's a cat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jun frowned even more deeply.

Based on Chen Wenbin's teachings and his own years of experience, this is understandable.

No matter how you answer this question, you can't get it right.

Saying it's a cat sounds obsequious and flattering.

Answering with "dog" would give your father-in-law a reason to make trouble, and he might not even be able to get in the door.

Chen Jun racked his brains rapidly, trying to figure out how to answer this question so that Qin Jianjun would let him in...

The rising sun was very gentle, and its rays should have felt warm on his body, but Chen Jun felt as if he were being pricked by needles. The temperature on his body surface rose rapidly due to his brain thinking, and his breathing rate increased unconsciously.

He recalled his father's teachings: When you can't answer a question your superior asks, you have to figure out what they really want to hear.

What kind of answer does Qin Jianjun want?

Chen Jun pondered for a moment, then slowly exhaled. He roughly knew how to answer the question.

He stood ramrod straight, his face serious, and said earnestly, "Uncle, this is a dog."

"But I know that with you, whatever you say it is, is what it is."

"I don't argue about right or wrong, I only acknowledge your rules."

"I'll accept whatever tests you give me, I just ask that you give me a chance to prove myself."

Chen Jun thought he understood Qin Jianjun's test, his face shining with confidence as he waited for the other party to show an expression of approval.

Little did he know that Qin Jianjun was an honest man, not one for many schemes, and all he cared about was keeping this scoundrel who wanted to sleep with his daughter out of the house.

"What a pity, you got it wrong. I already said it's a cat, but you insisted on saying it's a dog." Qin Jianjun clicked his tongue twice, a satisfied smile on his face, but he pretended to regret it and said, "You don't even listen to me. How can I let my Nian'an date you? Alright, go back to where you came from."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jun maintained a forced smile, but inwardly he was utterly devastated.

He realized that Qin Jianjun didn't want him to come in at all; in other words, no matter how he answered, the other party would always find a way to shut him out.

He even thought he had guessed Qin Jianjun's inner thoughts.

Chen Jun could no longer hold back. With a bitter smile, he watched as Qin Jianjun was about to get into the car and leave. He clenched his fists and shouted:

"Uncle, I really like Nian'an, please give me a chance?"

Qin Jianjun waved his hand without turning his head. Just as he opened the car door, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was Qin Zheng calling.

"Father, what's wrong?"

"Alright, once you've vented your anger, bring him in. Your daughter saw how aggrieved that kid looked and wouldn't let go of my hand, shaking me so hard I almost got dizzy."

"I understand, Dad." After hanging up the phone, Qin Jianjun gritted his teeth and roared at Chen Jun, "You come here!"

"Get on the bus!"

Chen Jun was startled by the shout. After regaining his senses, he quickly stepped forward and got into the car.

He roughly guessed that it was that phone call that made Qin Jianjun let him in, but he didn't know if it was Qin Nian'an or Old Master Qin.

Main house side

Qin Nian'an only let go of Qin Zheng's arm after seeing her father get into the car with Chen Jun on the surveillance footage. She smiled sweetly and said, "Grandpa is the best to Nian'an!"

Qin Zheng tapped her forehead and laughed, "You little rascal, your heart is practically glued to him."

Qin Nian'an blushed at the comment and returned to her seat to eat her breakfast in small bites.

When Zhou Hongyi, Qin Huirong, and Qin Ziyang met Chen Jun for the first time, all three of them had a good impression of him. They were especially pleased after learning that Chen Jun was the son of the provincial governor and seeing Qin Nian'an's attitude.

"Dad, I think this boy is very handsome, and he and Nian'an are quite a good match." Qin Huirong said with a smile. She and Qin Nian'an were close, so she naturally didn't want to see others make things difficult for Chen Jun and cause Qin Nian'an to worry.

After she finished speaking, she poked Zhou Hongyi's waist, signaling him to say a few words of praise.

Seeing his wife like this, Zhou Hongyi also looked helpless. "Didn't he say he'd give him a chance to prove himself? Well, let's see how it goes."

He was relatively rational and could understand Qin Jianjun's feelings towards Chen Jun.

Nian'an is only twenty. If she were his daughter, he would also want to keep her by his side for a few more years.

Qin Zheng was casual about Chen Jun's attitude, Qin Ziyang and Zhou Hongyi were neutral, Qin Jianjun and Qin Zihao disliked him, and the rest were satisfied.

Soon, Qin Jianjun brought Chen Jun to the breakfast restaurant.

As Chen Jun stepped through the gate and saw the luxurious decorations of the house, with its carved beams and painted rafters, he became even more cautious.

Seeing that everyone in the Qin family was looking at him, Chen Jun felt a strong gust of wind blowing in his face.

"Greetings, sir!" He first bowed slightly to Qin Zheng in greeting, and then addressed the others, "Greetings, uncles and aunts, brothers."

"Yes, sit down." Qin Zheng nodded.

When Qin Jianjun saw that Chen Jun wanted to sit in the empty seat next to Qin Nian'an, he stepped forward and took the seat with an air of authority.

Chen Jun looked embarrassed. Fortunately, Zhao Lin greeted him with a smile, "Chen Jun, right? Come on, sit in the empty seat next to me!"

"Thank you, Auntie." He obediently sat down.

"Oh, no need to be so polite, just make yourself at home." Zhao Lin smiled, carefully looking Chen Jun up and down, her satisfaction overflowing.

"Okay!"

Chen Jun finally got used to it a little, and the following scene was the same as what his mother, Wang Xiuyun, had tutored him on last night.

The more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him.

Zhao Lin kept asking him questions, such as what he liked to eat and why he looked so thin.

While eating breakfast, Chen Jun answered the questions, observing the attitudes of others towards him. He felt much less stressed after noticing that only his future father-in-law and brother-in-law disliked him.

If all the men in the Qin family are dissatisfied with him, how many hardships would he have to go through to be with Qin Nian'an?

On the other side, Zhang Xianglin was taken to a guest room on the third floor of the Liuke Apartment.

The first and second floors of the Liuke Apartment are recreational areas, while the third to fifth floors are for overnight guests.

Zhang Xianglin walked on, his face numb with shock. He remained in a preparatory stance, as if about to gasp for breath.

The deputy steward helped Zhang Xianglin register his face and fingerprints, then pushed open the door to the room. "This is your room from now on. There's a small notebook in the living room with notes on things to note about Longhu Manor. You can call the number in it if you need any help."

"Okay, thank you." Zhang Xianglin closed his eyes, took a deep breath, held his breath, and walked into the room.

Upon entering, you'll find a spacious living room with an elegant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting soft, eye-friendly light.

Next to the living room is the master bedroom, furnished with a large and comfortable bed, and a huge floor-to-ceiling window that leads directly to the large balcony outside, offering a wide view.

In addition, there is a side bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a study for work, with elegant ceiling lights adorning the various rooms.

The bathroom features a separate shower and toilet, and there's also a small room inside with a 1.5-meter bathtub. Pulling back the curtains reveals a corner of Longhu Lake, with its lush greenery, pavilions, and terraces arranged in a charmingly traditional Chinese style.

After inspecting the room, Zhang Xianglin froze, speechless, and even forgot to breathe, staring in disbelief at the luxurious decor before him.

His mind was in turmoil, and he forgot to blink until his eyes became dry and sore, at which point he snapped back to reality.

"This...this is what Ziyang meant by 'enveloping'?"

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