As Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the autumn air in Qing City becomes increasingly crisp. Cheng Suās in-laws and family are all celebrating in Qing City, and Old Master Cheng is no exception. He came to Qing City in his youth several decades ago, and returning to this place, he canāt help but want to take a stroll around, right?
Itās a holiday, and Cheng Su is his goddaughter; spending the holidays with her is just as good, especially since he truly loves this little fellow, Xiao Qi.
"Xiao Qiās eyes, resemble yours, like your auntās." Old Master Cheng held Qi Xiaoqi, and as he gazed into his dark eyes, he said to Cheng Su, "When your aunt was young, her eyes were the most lively, as if they could speak, everyone praised them."
"Godfather..." Cheng Su sensed the old manās loneliness and gently pressed his shoulder.
Old Master Cheng cracked a brief smile: "Itās nothing, when people get old, they tend to reminisce about the past. Your aunt, after all these decades, we still havenāt found her, though deep down I know, we wonāt find her. Now we keep searching, but itās just your brothers giving me hope."
Cheng Su pursed her lips and said, "Regardless of whether weāve found her or not, your aunt is at least the lively, beautiful sister in your heart! In your memories, sheās forever young, isnāt she?"
Old Master Cheng smiled: "Your comforting words are quite different from your brothersā." He thought for a moment, then added, "It truly is like you said, forever young!"
His memory freezes in his youth, and he wonāt witness her aging or passing; in his memories, sheās still so young and beautiful.
"Ah, ah."
The root of the old manās beard suddenly hurt. He looked down to see Qi Xiaoqi had seized his beard at some point, tugging painfully.
"Why, little rascal, can you actually understand what Iām saying to your mother?" Old Master Cheng noticed his bright gaze and couldnāt help but laugh.
Qi Xiaoqi laughed too, causing the old man to become even more delighted.
"Normally, childrenās eyes focus clearly at three months, but this boy is different; when he fixes his gaze on you, it seems as though he truly sees you." Old Master Cheng smiled as he looked at Cheng Su. "Heās so clever now, heāll really be something in the future."
"Donāt praise him, if you ask me, heās quite mischievous." Cheng Su laughed and said, "He just turned a month old, yet has already upset my mother-in-law terribly!"
"Still wonāt let his grandma hold him?"
Cheng Su nodded: "Even after going to the temple to pray, he still wonāt let her hold him."
"Spirituality is hard to say. I heard from Xiao Ya that youāve been troubled by your mother-in-law in the past, especially during your previous pregnancy..." Old Master Cheng said, "In mysterious ways, who knows, could it be the child returned?"
"Thatās too mystical!" Cheng Su chuckled.
"Some things, itās better to believe in their existence than not, who knows?" Old Master Cheng asked, "Does your mother-in-law still have grievances with you now?"
Cheng Su remained composed, tucked the corner of Qi Xiaoqiās small blanket, and said, "Living apart reduces conflict, and itās nothing, when her words are agreeable, I listen; when disagreeable, I let them pass through one ear and out the other, I wonāt compromise myself for her."
"Right. As long as things are smooth on the surface, the most important thing is standing firm in reason, never compromise yourself. If you really feel uncomfortable, take Xiao Qi to Guangcheng to live, after all, thereās a house for you over there, not just for staying, but for settling down too!" Old Master Cheng displayed a protective demeanor.
Cheng Su nodded, seeing Cheng Yaozu and the others walking hand in hand affectionately, she said, "In a few months, I really will have to live there for a while!"
Old Master Cheng also saw his youngest son and daughter-in-law, smiled, and nodded: "Iāll be waiting!"