Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Walking from the gate into the main courtyard, Xiang Zhen and Grandpa Qin were already waiting inside. After more than half a year, the two old people looked almost unchanged from when they were seen at Weiming Mountain in Yangcheng.
“Si Huang has changed. He’s grown taller since the first time I saw him, and he looks much more energetic.” Grandma Xiang was talking to Grandma Yu, and somehow the conversation turned to Si Huang. Grandma Xiang continued, “The first time I saw this child, I knew he was destined for greatness. These days, which young person doesn’t know him? He’s outshone all the other kids in the compound.”
“Look whose grandson he is!” Grandma Yu smiled broadly, her face beaming. She probably wouldn’t be this happy if she were the one being praised. “Come here, Xiao Huang, come here and let Grandma Xiang see you. Get on Grandma Xiang’s good side, so if Xiao Qilin dares to bully you in the future, Grandma Xiang and I will help you teach him a lesson.”
Si Huang obediently went over and sat down beside them. “Xiao Qilin is good to me.”
“Pfft—!” Both grandmas burst into laughter.
Pei Ziwen’s eyes widened, and she suddenly looked at Qin Fan, expecting him to be angry, wondering how cold his expression would be.
But what she saw stunned her.
Who was this incredibly charming man? Look at that tall, perfectly proportioned figure, that handsome face despite his cold demeanor, those deep eyes… something was definitely wrong!
Pei Ziwen had known Qin Fan for so many years, and she had never seen him so normal.
A year ago, this man could terrify children just by standing there. His volatile, menacing aura was impossible to conceal; he always had dark circles under his eyes, bloodshot eyes, and a terrifying gaze that would make anyone sweat profusely. It was a waste of his good looks.
When she saw him again last year during the Lunar New Year, he seemed much more energetic. Seeing him again today was even more unbelievable— he looked like a normal person!
Why “like”? Because Pei Ziwen knew that Qin Fan’s hereditary disease couldn’t possibly be cured.
“He still dares to treat Xiao Huang badly? He could stand there and let Xiao Huang hit him without a word.”
“Old Tie, what’s wrong with you today? You’re talking strangely!” Grandma Yu looked at the sarcastic Old Tie.
This time, she wasn’t feigning anger; she genuinely cared about Old Tie’s condition.
Seeing the concern in her eyes, Old Tie’s frustration vanished, and he stammered, “It’s nothing.”
“Speaking of fighting, what happened to Xiao Qilin’s face? I was just about to ask, did he really fight with Xiao Huang?” Grandma Yu pointed to the bruise on Qin Fan’s forehead that hadn’t yet faded.
Old Tie’s body tensed, staring intently at Qin Fan. *If you dare tell anyone, I’ll beat you to death!*
“I accidentally got hit during training,” Qin Fan lied without batting an eye.
Grandma Yu seemed to believe him, but Grandma Xiang and Grandpa Qin weren’t so easily fooled. Although they didn’t believe he would be so foolish, they didn’t press further since their grandson wouldn’t tell the truth.
“You’ve just gotten back, go see Ziwen first,” Grandma Xiang said to Qin Fan. “Finish quickly, remember to come out for lunch.”
“Let’s go,” Pei Ziwen said eagerly, genuinely curious about Qin Fan’s change.
Qin Fan remained silent for two seconds, glanced at Si Huang a few more times, and then turned to leave.
Watching the two figures leave the living room, Si Huang felt curious but didn’t ask, sensing it might involve some secrets.
“Ziwen is Xiao Qilin’s personal medical nutritionist,” Grandma Yu explained softly.
Si Huang turned around, “Hmm?”
“You know A Fan has a bit of a temper,” Grandma Xiang said this time, “Actually, it’s a hereditary disease. Ziwen is the doctor responsible for A Fan’s health, constantly monitoring his health data.”
Si Huang lowered her eyelids, “So they’re childhood sweethearts.”
“Yes, A Fan doesn’t usually like interacting with girls, but he gets along well with Ziwen,” Grandma Xiang said somewhat helplessly.
Si Huang raised her eyes and smiled, “I’ve heard Qin Fan mention his sleep problems; I can help him solve them.”
This statement silenced the four elders present. They hadn’t expected Si Huang to be so direct, and she seemed to know quite a bit.
So, just how much had A Fan (Xiao Qilin) revealed?!
“I’ve heard A Fan mention it too.” After a brief moment of distraction, Grandma Xiang’s face softened further as she earnestly told Si Huang, “We even tried to persuade him to keep you here, but he stubbornly refused, saying he couldn’t possibly make things difficult for you.”
Si Huang knew Grandma Xiang was afraid she would misunderstand, so she smiled and shook her head, “He really didn’t make things difficult for me.”
The four of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her expression.
Even Grandma Yu shared this cautious attitude, making Si Huang realize that these four elderly people were truly worried sick about Qin Fan’s health.
“Haha, Xiang Zhen, you see, my Xiao Huang is a treasure! If he cures Xiao Qilin’s illness, how will you repay him?” Grandma Yu’s girlish heart returned, as she asked Xiang Zhen for a reward, winking at Si Huang as she did so.
Grandma Xiang was both amused and exasperated. “If that day ever comes, I’ll give Xiao Huang whatever he wants.” She smiled at Si Huang, joking with the same familiarity as Grandma Yu, “What does Xiao Huang want?”
Si Huang pretended to think for a moment, then said seriously, “Give me the Xiao Qilin.”
“Huh?”
“Pfft.”
“He’s strong and resilient and looks good too. I even healed him, so I’ll reluctantly accept him.” Si Huang smiled and asked Grandma Xiang, “Grandma Xiang, are you willing to give him up?”
“Haha, of course! Take him if you like.” Grandma Xiang took it as a joke. “If he dares to be ungrateful and not come with you, Grandma will tie him up for you.”
“Thank you, Grandma.” Si Huang’s eyes narrowed as she smiled even more brightly, making her look less precocious than on screen. She had the youthful innocence that a girl her age should have, which the two grandmas adored.
Old Tie had already put down his teacup, afraid of choking on it again.
He stared at Si Huang’s naturally innocent smile, his eyes twitching involuntarily.
These two, was it really that brat Qin Fan who started it all? Judging from the situation, they’ve already started secretly poaching each other!
The grandfather, who hadn’t said a word the whole time, had been secretly observing Si Huang, nodding occasionally, seemingly quite satisfied.
About half an hour later, Qin Fan and Pei Ziwen returned to the living room. Si Huang looked over and noticed the man had changed his clothes, wearing a black Tang suit similar to Pei Ziwen’s.
Just in time, lunch was ready, and everyone sat down at the table.
Qin Fan served Si Huang food for the fourth time, and seeing this, Grandma Xiang couldn’t help but ask, “Are they so close now?”
“Yes,” Qin Fan nodded calmly.
But after all, he was their grandson; how could they not know him? Grandpa Qin stopped eating in surprise, staring at Qin Fan with Grandma Xiang— was this man, with a hint of smugness in his expression, really their grandson?
Because they were so surprised by Qin Fan’s change, the two elders overlooked the reason for his smugness.
Grandma Yu, however, inadvertently hit the nail on the head with a single sentence, “Haha, last year at Xiao Huang’s house, Xiao Qilin peeled eggs for him, but Xiao Huang wasn’t willing to eat them. Now their relationship has really improved; Xiao Qilin should be happy!”
“Hmm.” Qin Fan calmly placed a piece of meat on Si Huang’s plate.
Si Huang: “…” She gently kicked him under the table.
A long leg stretched out and pressed down on hers. Even through the two layers of pants, she could feel the heat from the other person.
Si Huang glanced up at Qin Fan’s expression; he still maintained his aloof and composed demeanor.
Tsk, what a hypocrite.
The old man opposite her twitched again.
When did these two start acting like this?
How come he never noticed anything off about their interactions before!
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