The Farm Life Of a "Fool"

Chapter 57

SWORN DAD

After the man had left, Xu Ran turned to Qin Shuwu and explained. Qin Shuwu patted him on the shoulder and said before he could reply, "Well, well, well. Soon after the strawberries have been sold out, you are dreaming about something else. Why don't you give up farming and join me in business?"

Xu Ran smiled awkwardly, "Don't make fun of me, Brother Qin. I'm too stupid to start a business; otherwise, I wouldn't still be a farmer. I'm in my twenties already."

Qin Shuwu did not take it seriously, "Stop acting as if I have no idea what you've done. You've been stupid for years, but in less than a year, you were in third place in the imperial exam. You've got a sharp wit. What should I be like if that's nothing? You are, after all, a scholar, and your standing as a businessperson is low. It's fortunate that you don't want to be a businessman."

Xu Ran waved his hand. "This isn't something I'm interested in. My family is only taking the entrance exam to stop paying land taxes. I'm just a regular guy who wants to make peace with his situation. I'm happy to spend the rest of my life with my family. I don't have any other thoughts. Outside, businessmen are always on the move. I hadn't given it much thought. Anyway, thank you for your kindness, brother Qin."

"Haha, you don't need to thank me. I know what you mean. You can bring me a few more guests if you sell things in front of my door. I won't overthink about it."

Xu Ran chuckled, "Brother Qin, I am glad that you think so. Don't worry, it won't affect your business."

"Alright, you don't have to explain. The strawberries have been sold out, so it's time for me to treat. Come to my house and have lunch!"

Xu Ran was hesitant to accept his invitation, but he wanted to maintain a positive relationship with Qin Shuwu, so he agreed.

Qin Shuwu also called Zhuo Yun and Qin Shuwen to come.

Qin Shuwen had been pregnant for seven months and his stomach looked quite big. Xu Ran, who had never seen a man get pregnant, was already used to it.

Xu Ran had a favorable view of the Qin family. His father felt sorry for him after hearing what Qin Shuwen had said about Xu Ran, and said it would be wonderful if he had such a child.

The other children of the Qin family rolled their eyes, thinking 'Aren't we good enough?'

When Elder Daddy Qin was talking, Zhuo Yun also came to join in, suggesting Xu Ran regard Elder Dad Qin as his sworn dad.

As soon as Zhuo Yun finished his words, Elder Daddy Qin looked at Xu Ran with sincerity, "Child, Zhuo Yun is right. What do you think?"

Xu Ran felt bad about refusing when he saw Elder Daddy Qin's expectant expression and nodded involuntarily. The Qin family's youngest child immediately went to make two cups of tea. Xu Ran took the tea and presented it to the Qin elders in front of everyone.

"Please drink the tea, Sworn dad." 

"Good boy," said Elder Dad Qin as he drank tea from the teacup. Dad Qin, on the other hand, had made no preparations and was acting on the spur of the moment. He handed Xu Ran the money bag, which was a little heavy.

Xu Ran was embarrassed to take it, but he was persuaded by Qin Shuwen. "It's just a gift to you, so you should accept it. There is not much money inside."

'There was a lot of money inside?' Xu Ran thought to himself. It must be a substantial amount of money in total.' He did not, however, mention that he would refuse to accept it.