The old man was getting older, had less sleep, and got up earlier than anyone else. When Chu Xiao passed by, he was studying the chess game in the pavilion in the courtyard.
Chu Xiao walked up to him to greet him, and asked with concern: "Grandpa, how are you these days?"
The old man liked his eldest grandson very much. He smiled when he heard this and said, "It's okay. I'm just feeling uncomfortable. I'm fine when I see you. When did you come back?"
Chu Xiao respectfully replied: "Last night."
The old man nodded and beckoned him to sit down and play chess with him: "Why did you come back all night? But what's the matter?"
Chu Xiao pinched the sunspot and said: "Nothing, I just heard that my sister is back and wanted to come back to see her, but she is not here."
When the old man mentioned this, he got angry and snorted: "Then the family must be able to accommodate her!"
Chu Xiao raised his eyes: "Grandpa, what do you mean?"
The old man didn't want to let dirty things ruin his mood early in the morning, so he waved his hands in silence and played chess with peace of mind.
He always loved Xia, Chu Xiao was no match, and he was killed in a matter of seconds, leaving nothing behind.
Looking at the chess game with no hope of recovery, Chu Xiao put down the chess pieces and sighed.
The old man smiled kindly: "Work harder and you will beat me one day."
Chu Xiao did not comment, and the grandfather and grandson chatted for a while.
Finally, Chu Xiao said: "Grandpa, I haven't seen my sister for a long time. She is very close to you. Why don't you talk to her and let her come to your house for a meal?"
The old man frowned, thinking slightly.
He is an old man, and he doesn't know when he will kick off. After a hundred years, he will not be able to protect Chu Qingwan.
It's not easy for that girl to have three children alone. If her brother can take care of her, he can feel more at ease even if he dies.
The thought changed, and the old man nodded: "Okay, I'll send someone to pick up Wan'er."
The old man asked Chu Hua to pick up Chu Qingwan at noon. The latter did not want to come to Chu's house, so he had to change the place to a restaurant. Chu Xiao and the old man went together.
Chu Qingwan went to the appointment alone, Chu Xiao's eyes fell on her, surprise flashed in his eyes.
Five years ago, Chu Qingwan was submissive and rustic, but now he is generous and indescribably noble and elegant in his movements.
This change is too big!
Chu Xiao motioned for her to sit down, but before she could speak, the old man asked anxiously: "How have you been these past few days, Wan'er? Are you still used to staying in Kyoto? Where are the three little guys?"
Chu Qingwan curved her lips and smiled: "Everything is fine, where is grandpa?"
The old man agreed, and the two of them chatted for a while.
When the waiter came to serve the food, the old man seemed to remember something and said, "Why can't you live in the house grandpa gave you? It doesn't suit your liking? I still have some house deeds there. I'll show you later and pick one you like."
After hearing this, Chu Xiao couldn't help but frown.
Why is grandpa talking about the house deed again? Does he really love this granddaughter so much? Or...Chu Qingwan deceived him?
"Grandpa, the place I live in now is quite good. You will know when you go to see it. You'd better collect the deed of your house yourself."
Chu Qingwan refused. To prevent him from mentioning it again, he simply gave him a small steak: "Grandpa, let's eat."
Chu Xiao didn't expect her to answer like this, and his eyes flashed.
Is this really something you don’t want, or is it just a long-term goal to catch a big fish?
Seeing Chu Qingwan's attentive appearance, Chu Xiao was more inclined to the latter.
After the food was over, he stopped his chopsticks and said tentatively: "In the evening, I heard from grandpa that you are now a miracle doctor."
Chu Qingwan was self-effacing: "I only know a little bit about it."
Chu Xiao didn't think she had any real abilities. Hearing what she said, he just thought she had deceived the old man to gain favor and further seek to seize the family property.
After thinking about this, Chu Xiao's face darkened a bit: "You are a female prostitute. It is not easy to raise three children by yourself. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me."
Chu Qingwan was startled.
Does he... care about her? Besides grandpa, is there anyone else in the Chu family who cares about her?
After thinking about it, I heard Chu Xiao add: "Grandpa is already old, so don't do everything for him."
Chu Qingwan heard the meaning of these words and laughed sarcastically.