"Did Hua Hua get discharged? Come, let Grandpa Three have a look. Where did you get hurt, staying hospitalized for so long?" Chen Haichang called out to Hua Hua as he saw Ye Qing about to take the child upstairs.
Hua Hua glanced at his mother, saw Ye Qing gently putting him down, understood her intention, and ran over to Chen Haichang with a smile, calling out, "Grandpa Three."
Chen Haichang immediately pulled out a few candies from his pocket, teasing Hua Hua.
Finally, Chen Haichang stood up, walked over to Ye Qing, and said, "These days, youâre sure kept busy, Aunt Three-in-law." Then he strode out the door.
It wasnât about being hardworking; rather, he used the word busy, which made Ye Qing fall into deep thought for a moment.
She couldnât figure out what Chen Haichang meant by saying this to her today.
A few days ago, Mei Langchiâs gaze always seemed strange when he looked at her. Today, Chen Haichang speaking to her also felt odd. Whatâs going on?
Since Ye Qing came back, aside from Xie Lingzhi instructing Aunt Wu to start prepping New Year goods and her taking Hua Hua out for a walk, Old Mrs. Mei remained sick in her room and hadnât come out.
Ye Qing wasnât aiming to please the old lady right now. Sheâs aware of what she needs. Despite facing some minor issues recently, it wonât affect her financial prospects. A mere Aunt Wu, she will surely retrieve whatâs lost sooner or later.
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Compared to the Mei Familyâs old house, the atmosphere in the Second Brotherâs home is much better.
Junzi has been back for two or three days. Initially, Old Mrs. Mei kept insisting he should return, claiming they were both sick and he might never see them again if he didnât come back.
Frightened, Mei Lang Jun took leave and hurried back, only to find grandma had learned to deceive; Grandpa was actually the one severely injured, whom heâs been caring for by the bedside these past few days.
Today, Mei Langchi was around, so he came back to rest.
Now the family is all gathered, Han Yi and Lin Wan brought Little Star over, and incidentally brought back this Uncle Three here.
The New Year is just days away. Knowing the men have big appetites, Liang Qian specifically prepared a lot of dumpling fillings today, busy making dumplings at home.
"Brother Junzi, a few days ago Sister Xiao Jiaâs grandma was sick. Donât know if sheâs discharged yet. Have you gone to check?" Lin Wan asked secretly while making dumplings, careful not to let her godmother overhear. Because recently Sister Xiao Jiaâs mom hasnât been talking much with the godmother, whoâs quite upset.
"I knew it right by the second day of getting back. I went there but got shut out; happened to bump into Tao Jiaâs dad, who gave me quite a telling-off."
"Got scolded?"
"Yeah, but itâs alright. We soldiers have thick skin. If he feels satisfied scolding, Iâll take it. After all, I did take his daughter." Judging from the situation, he wonât suffer any loss. If scolding relieves him and he can marry off his daughter, itâs all to his benefit.
Lin Wan smiled and shook her head, realizing Brother Junzi and Sister Xiao Jiaâs situation isnât going smoothly yet.
"Will Sister Xiao Jia come home for New Year this year?"
Mei Lang Jun shook his head, "No, sheâs avoiding her family."
Lin Wan mouthed an âohâ, expressing understanding.
Lin Wan should count herself lucky; since Han Yiâs family isnât affluent, she didnât face much trouble either.
Han Yi, assisting his wife with dumpling making, had no idea what Lin Wan was thinking. He felt secretly glad: luckily when he married Lin Wan, her father hadnât returned yet, otherwise he might have found himself like Mei Lang Jun now.
"You guys are too slow, Iâm hungry." Sitting leisurely in the living room, Chen Haichang watched TV, yet not forgetting to urge those busy in the dining room. He was just waiting to have dumplings.
"Almost done, Uncle Three. Whatâs interesting on TV? If thereâs nothing, why not help us out?" Mei Lang Jun observed his indifferent demeanor and laughed. He had heard quite a bit about Uncle Three from his parents since returning.
Reporting a burglary at home was Uncle Threeâs doing. That issue truly angered Grandpa. The old man went without meals for two consecutive days. It was only on the day Mei Lang Jun returned and persuaded him that he began eating something.
However, Mei Lang Jun wasnât bothered about Grandpaâs secret stash; he didnât feel as furious as his mother did. The only thing he disapproved of was Grandpaâs concealment.
Mei Langchi knew about these things and kept it from Junzi, clearly intending to leave them for Mei Langchi.
Clearly both are grandsons, yet the disparity in treatment was too stark.
Reflecting on these days, visiting Grandpa every day to bring meals and chat, he hadnât seen Mei Langchi visiting even once. No matter what, Grandpa will always favor his eldest grandson.
Grandpa said the reason for Mei Langchi not visiting was due to being occupied with business ventures.
The narrative left Mei Lang Jun speechless, not only him but left Han Yi amused for quite a while.
Back when Mr. Mei and Old Mrs. Mei learned his wife was into business, their attitude wasnât like this.
They donât know what kind of business Mei Langchi is running, but itâs certain Old Mrs. Mei has given this grandson a substantial amount of money.
Despite grieving over lost items and finding no news from the police, when Mei Langchi sought money from Old Mrs. Mei, she handed it over without batting an eye.
Nonetheless, none of this made Mei Lang Jun sad; he wasnât interested.
Lack of interest for him doesnât mean his wife will let it rest. Upon learning yesterday that Old Mrs. Mei invested money for Mei Langchi to start a factory in this crucial time, Liang Qian was unhappy.
Early today she went to the old house to speak with Old Mrs. Mei, stating that Junzi is getting married soon and planning to renovate the newly bought courtyard house. They as a couple are indeed low on funds, hoping to borrow some from Old Mrs. Mei.