Step 6: Make the best out of an Embarrassing situation 2

His Grandmother's steward Uncle Hu welcomed him at the door and escorted him into the Republican Era-style mansion.

The older man withdrew as they arrived at the hallway leading to Sun room. Qin Shoiming could hear faint voices from the other side of the door. Which inducted that his grandmother was entertaining a guest.

"Wait," he said as the steward brought his knuckles up to the door, "Who is in there with my grandmother?"

The steward brought his hand down, stepped away from the door, and turned around, "First Madam Fu is in there with Older Madam. She came over for dinner".

His brow furrowed, "first aunt is here?"

"Yes, Eldest master".

He nodded, "is there anyone else?"

"Apart from Miss An, there is no one else in there".

Qin Shoiming nodded, he brought up his wrist and glanced down at his watch, it was getting late. "You may go," he muttered and quickly straightened out his clothes.

"Yes, Eldest master" the Steward replied and quietly retreated

Once hus clothes were straightened out he raised his hands a knocked gently, he stepped back once he received a response.

Seconds later Qin Shoiming placed both hands on the knobs of the double door and gently pushed the door open.

His grandmother and aunt sat in the lounge areas opposite the glass doors that led to the balcony. The sunroom was the old madam's most preferred room for receiving guests.

It was arranged to suit her taste. As its name implied was a spacious room that overlooked the garden.

Four wide windows provided a sufficient amount of natural lighting and air. His grandmother and aunt were seated in the smaller lounge area closest to the balcony with a direct view of the door.

"You are here," a fully grey petite woman dressed in a dark blue high-necked Qipao said gently placing her porcelain teacup down on the table her.

"Yes, Grandmother," he replied performing a deep bow.

Old Madam Qin gave him a quick look down before gesturing to the spot next to the unfamiliar young lady seated to her right, "Have a seat".

Qin Shoiming quietly shut the door and stepped into the room.

"I saw the articles. You should be careful with your actions as the Chairman of Qin group. Everything you do reflects on the company.

"It was a good thing that you stepped forward to put an end to those ghastly rumors", she pressed her lip together and slowly played with the jade ring in her left hand.

"Your aunt tells me that she is from a small village... People from that background lack stability. Break up with her, She is unsuitable for you.

"You already don't have the best relationship history, you should be with someone from a similar background like you. That.. actress, is unacceptable!"

Qin Shoiming's lips twitched, and he glanced briefly at his aunt. She smiled as she took a few sips of her tea at intervals.

He pulled the jacket close, "You don't have to worry about that grandmother, Miss Shu and I are not in a relationship.

"It was all a misunderstanding, Miss Shu is currently a brand ambassador for one of our brands. The pictures were taken during the press conference to announce our collaboration".

Qin Shoiming's gaze shifted back to his aunt at the sound of a loud clank from her cup hitting the table hard.

"Collaboration? Given her messy personal life, I don't think someone like her is suitable to be a brand ambassador.

"Xiao Ming, as the Chairman of Qin Group you should take more care in choosing celebrities to endorse our brands.

"There are videos of her fanning the flames these past few days. Someone like that should not represent our brand ".

"You don't have to worry about that anymore, Aunt. I already instructed our legal department to nullify our contract with her. Soon the rumors will all die down," he said holding his aunt's gaze.

Old Madam Qin glanced from her eldest daughter to her grandson and shook her head. She let go of the ring and said to An Lixin who was seated on the small table at one end of the room.

"Lixin, bring my Tablet".

"Yes, Ma'am" An Lixin replied picking up the black tablet and walking to her side, she handed it to the old madam and returned to her seat.

She unlocked the tablet and tapped on a folder, "Nullifying her contract will only stop the present rumors, that is not a permanent solution. I think it is about time you remarried".

Qin Shoiming's eyes narrowed slightly at the mention of that but he stayed quiet. This was not the first time his grandmother was bringing this up.

Old Madam Qin had brought it up a few times this past year. Since she had not pushed to arrange any blind dates, he just ignored those suggestions.

"We cannot delay this any longer, Shoiming. Your remarriage would put an end to those foolish rumors.

"It will also put the shareholders at ease if there is one thing investors like, It is a man with stability. Something that those dating rumors clearly prove that you lack"

Qin Shoiming sucked in some air and rubbed at the back of his neck, "Grandmother... I_"

"it has been four years since she died, Shoiming. I think you have mourned long enough, think about your children. They are at an age where they need a mother.

"Shihan was such a considerate girl, she will understand why you have to remarry. Having a wife will also help you too, you are not getting any younger".

Qin Shoiming sat forward and rubbed his palm together. He was loss for words, seconds later, he cleared his throat and replied,

"I understand where you are coming from but Grandmother. It does not seem like the right time, give me a year or two. The kids are still getting used to the situation, I don't think _"

"Qin Shoiming! If we wait a year or two, you will be almost 45. How many young women would be comfortable getting married to a 45 years old father of three?

"Don't be so unreasonable, you don't have to fall in love with your wife. Just get married to a well-bred girl from a respectable family, and after some time you will grow to love each other.

"I already picked a suitable candidate. Once you meet her you will like her. She is the granddaughter of one of my good friends.

Her name is Jiang Sijia and she is 35 years old and is News Anchor of a National news station. She studied abroad and can speak 4 languages. I had Secretary Bai make a detailed profile on her".

She passed the tablet to him, "Here you go, you can read through it. Her phone number is listed there, I spoke with her mother this evening. She is currently out of the country at a UN meeting but she will be back in a few days.

"I can arrange a date for you two, as soon as she gets back so that you two can get to know each other and see how or go".

He sucked in a deep breath and glance down at the tablet. "You don't have to do that grandmother as I said previously.

"I am not ready to enter a relationship or remarry. Please inform Miss Jiang and her mother. Until I am ready for that, I will just take care of my kids".

Qin Shoiming did not give old Madam Qin any chance to discourage him, He gave a reasonable excuse and left