The living room without lights, in a quiet environment.
Sitting alone on the sofa, staring blankly ahead, Zhang Cuilan, who looked like she was in a daze, slowly raised her head after hearing this.
Her eyes were firmly fixed on the figure that appeared at the door, and the slim girl stood in front of her.
Looking at her grandma's lonely figure, Zhao Xuanying felt distressed involuntarily. She walked towards her and sat next to her.
"Yingying..."
The old man shouted.
He opened his arms and pulled the girl next to him into his arms.
"sorry."
"..."
Zhao Xuanying was held by Zhang Cuilan, and she maintained this movement for a while, then slowly raised her hand, put it on the other person's back and stroked her gently.
The grandmother and grandson have been dependent on each other for so many years, how could there be a gap between them?
In the private room of the restaurant at that time, the reason why she had a bad attitude towards grandma was more because she received too many messages at that time, which caused her brain to become confused.
From a long time ago, Zhao Xuanying has never doubted that she is Zhang Cuilan's granddaughter.
In her memory, her grandfather passed away very early, and after her parents passed away, it was her grandmother who personally raised her up.
But at noon today, the other party suddenly told him that his father, who was supposed to be dead, was still alive, and it seemed that the man named Chen Shikun did not have any family relationship with his grandmother.
Even people with weak brains can relate to it.
Zhao Xuanying is obviously no exception.
The reason why I lost control of my emotions at that time was not because of Chen Shikun's presence, but more because of the fact that I was not Zhang Cuilan's granddaughter.
After spending an afternoon relaxing with Liu Weicheng, Zhao Xuanying slowly began to accept this reality.
Now she just wants to know the truth.
Instead of being a fool who is always kept in the dark.
"Bang."
"I think it's better to speak out."
The sound of the security door closing came. Although he didn't want to disturb the tenderness of the two grandmothers and grandsons, Liu Weicheng felt that it was not a wise choice to hide it at this point.
After all, Zhao Xuanying is no longer a child. Now she has her own three views and her own correct judgment.
Liu Weicheng, who was at the door, walked towards the two of them and stopped when he was about two or three steps away.
After hearing his words, Zhang Cuilan, who was holding her granddaughter, also lifted the face she was leaning against.
He looked away at Liu Weicheng.
It was obvious that she was still hesitating.
"She is no longer a child. After spending so many years together, you should know her character best."
Seeing Zhang Cuilan's hesitation, Liu Weicheng continued.
"Those concerns of yours are just your own daydreams, so what if you say them out? The relationship of so many years cannot be destroyed so easily."
"..."
"Grandma...I want to know."
After Liu Weicheng finished speaking, Zhang Cuilan still had no intention of explaining.
It wasn't until Zhao Xuanying beside him said this that the old man began to waver.
Originally, she wanted to take this secret into the coffin. After all, these years of getting along have already made the relationship between the nanny and grandson stronger than that of an ordinary family.
It was just Chen Shikun's sudden appearance that disturbed her thoughts.
The deteriorating health of her body forced her to think about Zhao Xuanying's future.
Compared with suffering with her, if he could return to Chen Shikun, he might have a better living environment.
It's just...from beginning to end, Zhang Cuilan didn't consider a single issue.
That is whether the person involved, Zhao Xuanying, is willing.
After noon, the other party's reaction proved this to Zhang Cuilan very well.
I have an unacceptable attitude towards the [father] Zhao Xuanying who suddenly appeared.
Looking forward with slightly lowered eyes, Zhang Cuilan just stared at Zhao Xuanying in front of her. Even if the lights were not turned on in the living room at this moment, even if some old eyes could not see her face so clearly.
But the child in front of her, the girl she had witnessed growing up since childhood...
Children who are regarded as relatives by themselves.
"I...have no blood relationship with you..."
The truth came out from Zhang Cuilan's mouth, and when such words came into Zhao Xuanying's ears, she felt like the world was spinning.
Even if such an answer had been expected for a long time, once it was actually confirmed, it would still be difficult for people to accept it easily.
After closing her eyes and breathing rapidly, Zhao Xuanying stabilized her mood.
When she opened her eyes again, as if she didn't want to make the other party feel too uncomfortable, Zhao Xuanying maintained her usual appearance and said with a smile.
"It doesn't matter, grandma has always been my grandma, and this will never change."
"Yingying..."
Zhao Xuanying's words seemed to give Zhang Cuilan a reassurance.
After calling the other person, she fell into deep thought and closed her mouth. After a long time, she spoke out the old events in her memory.
"Because I had an accident when I was young. After the child was gone, I lost the ability to have children. I have been dependent on him for most of my life. After he left, I had no idea of living..."
The tone of his speech was very calm, as if he was describing an insignificant matter.
Zhang Cuilan continued.
"I still remember that day. After he was buried, I stayed at home, wondering if he would be particularly lonely down there alone. I thought about turning on the gas and going over to accompany him..."
Holding Zhao Xuanying's hand, Zhang Cuilan exerted a little force, fearing that the child in front of her would disappear without a trace if she let go.
"Before I started, there was a knock on the door of my house. At first I thought it was someone who came to sell things. When I was about to open the door and chase the person away, I saw your mother as soon as I opened the door, and there were people following me.
You on the side..."
Speaking of this, Zhang Cuilan fell into memories. Even after so many years, she still had a deep impression of her first meeting.
He raised his hand and gestured a height in mid-air.
They were mumbling something in their mouths.
"A really small child, about this tall... maybe because he is too thin, his head looks very big."
"Your mother is very beautiful. Although she is not well dressed and her complexion is not that fair, she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and... she has a very good personality."
The picture of that year comes to mind.
The woman who rented the empty house across the street was single with her child.
It seems that he wants to build a good relationship with his neighbors, so he goes out of his way to visit him.
"Her appearance saved my life... To be precise, you saved my life. You were less than two years old at that time, and you probably don't even remember it now."
"She called my grandma with such an irritated voice, oh young...that sound almost melted my heart."
"I have never had children. It was fine when I was young. But when I get older, I feel a little uncomfortable when I see others taking care of children..."
"After your mother found out that I lived alone, although she didn't say it explicitly, she came to visit every day. Sometimes she would come over to help me cook and clean housework... She is really a diligent and kind-hearted person...
"
Zhang Cuilan continued to talk, and these words were clearly heard by the other two people in the room.
After all, it was news about her mother. Zhao Xuanying listened extremely seriously. Although Liu Weicheng on the side did not come forward to talk, he silently kept those words in his heart.
When she was in the hospital, Zhang Cuilan only briefly said that Zhao Xuanying was adopted.