Our family hosted guests, and I heard it was a housewarming celebration, but we still had the meal at our old home. I saw my grandpa there as well, as amiable and cheerful as ever.
Perhaps he was born today.
Otherwise, why would everyone say today was Grandpaās housewarming celebration?
Under the big pine tree outside the yard, Zhou Yaling and Candy sat together, blankly looking up at the white cloth swaying with the wind, tied up with a bamboo pole.
Zhou Yaling didnāt cry; her eyes just turned red.
Everyone followed Grandpaās last wishes; no one was to cry, and they all sent him off with a cheerful farewell.
But the opera singing was making her a little annoyed.
Suddenly, a small hand appeared in front of Zhou Yaling, holding a White Rabbit creamy candy.
Zhou Yaling tilted her head to look at Candy, who was frowning, shook her head, and said:
"You eat it."
Next moment, Candyās words made Zhou Yaling accept the White Rabbit candy.
"Sister, Grandpa gave it, there are only nine left."
Peeling off the candy wrapper, Zhou Yaling put the candy in her mouth.
It tasted very sweet.
It was the taste of childhood.
"Sister, is it sweet?"
"Yes." Zhou Yaling nodded without thinking.
"Sister, see, Grandpa wants us to look forward."
Sighing, Zhou Yaling didnāt know whether to cry or laugh.
She was being comforted by a little kid.
Touching Candyās hair, Zhou Yaling rarely smiled and said:
"Donāt worry, your sister isnāt that fragile; it all just came too suddenly."
At this, Candy looked up and said:
"Zero said itās a blessing for Grandpa."
Two days later, the descendants, wearing mourning outfits, lined up to send the old man up the mountain.
These days, Mo Jingchun had been helping and hadnāt been to the back mountain.
Now seeing the two cut-down trees, Mo Jingchun suddenly realized.
So, it turned out the branches Grandpa chopped the other day were from here.
Because it was the afternoon, there were particularly many people seeing him off.
Just like Grandpa said, leaving in a lively manner.
Once the coffin was lowered to the ground, most people turned around and went back.
Mo Jingchun patted his sister on the shoulder and said:
"Guoguo, we should head down the mountain too."
"Ohļ½"
Taking one last reluctant look at that speck of red, Candy turned and reached out with both hands, saying:
"Brother, hug me."
Holding his sister, Mo Jingchun followed everyone down the mountain.
With her head resting on her brotherās shoulder, Candy watched the wreaths become more and more distant...
Once back at their uncleās house, Su Wenyan and others came over.
"Boss, weāre heading back to the company now."
"Alright."
After seeing off Su Wenyan and the others who came to pay their respects, Mo Jingchun, holding his sister, spoke to her:
"Guoguo."
"Hmm?"
"Weāll go back to the company in a few days."
"Alright."
Seeing how his sister looked, Mo Jingchun felt a bit helpless.
These two days, his sister seldom spoke like this.
And Zero had already told him that his sister understood everything.
Three days later.
"Uncle, Iām heading back to the company now."
"No rush about the company, deal with family matters first, then come back."
Saying this, Mo Jingchun also spoke to Zhou Yaling:
"Donāt worry, Iāll have Xia Xiaomin handle the work assigned to the interns for you."
"Sheās reliable; you donāt need to worry at all."
Having not slept well for days and feeling down, Zhou Yaling looked exhausted.
With the work matters arranged, Zhou Yaling indeed felt relieved.
"Okay."
Nodding, Mo Jingchun, holding Candyās hand, said:
"Uncle, Iāll take Candy back then."
Getting in the car, Candy waved her little hands, saying:
"Uncle, sister, see youļ½"
On the road, the little one held the Little Golden Pig, looking out at the scenery, not knowing what she was thinking.
Suddenly, the little one spoke:
"Brother, letās go play at the coin-operated rides."
"Guoguo will treat."
Saying this, the little one shook the Little Golden Pig.
"Alright."
Mo Jingchun smiled gently, as long as his sister could move on quickly.
Two hours later, at the entrance of a supermarket.
The only two coin-operated rides were occupied by Mo Jingchun and his sister.
Standing between the two rides, Feiyan held a big bunch of coins,
whenever a ride stopped, Feiyan quickly tossed in a coin.
Of course, it was all the bossās money.
The boss didnāt actually let the little one treat.
After playing for more than half an hour, the little one finally smiled.
Nearby, Mo Jingchun, smiling, asked:
"Feeling a bit happier?"
"Yes."
"Letās go, brother will take you to eat hotpot."
Hearing this, Candyās eyes lit up, but checking her smartwatch, Candy raised her brow.
"Brother, itās only a bit past three, isnāt it too early for hotpot?"
The ride stopped, and seeing Feiyan about to insert another coin, Mo Jingchun gestured no.
"No worries, we can always have a midnight snack if we get hungry."
"Yayļ½"
With about a dozen people, the scene startled the hotpot restaurant owner, who thought there might be trouble.
But when he saw it was the well-known Mo Jingchun from Huo County, the owner immediately beamed and personally came up to greet them.
"Mr. Mo, what would you like to eat?"
"Do you have a menu?"
"Yes, yes, we do!"
Choosing a random table, Mo Jingchun sat down with his sister and Li Xuanyu, letting Wild Wolf and others find seats too.
"Order whatever you like, eat as you please. Iām treating today."
Exchanging glances, everyone didnāt stand on ceremony.
"Thank you, boss."
For many, enjoying good food really helps one forget many unhappiness.
At least, Candy was quite happy having hotpot.
"Brother, Guoguo wants shrimp paste too."
"No problem, brother will cook it for you."
With hotpot and juice, after less than half an hour, Candy surrendered.
Sitting in the chair, Candy hugged her round little belly.
"Hicļ½"
The little one suddenly hiccupped, drawing the attention of Mo Jingchun and Li Xuanyu.
Seeing this, the little one grinned mischievously and winked.
"Brother, Guoguo really canāt eat any more."
Mo Jingchun glanced at his sister holding her belly and said calmly:
"Itās okay, just watch us eat."
Feeling full and with nothing better to do, Candy sensed sheād forgotten something recently.
Scratching her head, Candy pondered and pondered.
After much thought, just when Candy was about to give up, a light bulb went off in her head.
This time, Candy finally remembered what sheād forgotten.
There were still two cuties?
"Brother, are we going to the company laterļ½"
Eating tripe, Mo Jingchun looked up at his sister, asking:
"Of course, we still need to drop off your sister Xuanyu."
Candy happily patted her thighs, "Great."
"Then letās bring home Bun and Little Grey."
Hearing this, Mo Jingchun was momentarily stunned.
Two more little things? Okay, if his sister hadnāt mentioned it, he really would have forgotten.