Old Madam Ye’s expression froze instantly at Little One’s words. She lowered her gaze slightly, seeing Little One bowing her head cautiously, as if afraid that her question might trouble her grandmother.

Qin Sui’an pursed her lips and unconsciously interlocked her small hands, fiddling with her tiny fingers. She took a deep breath and whispered again, "Grandma, let’s just pretend Ann didn’t ask. Ann didn’t ask."

Upon hearing Little One’s question, Old Madam Ye’s first reaction was that she might have been too careless in managing her expressions, allowing Little One to have such a misconception. Yes, she didn’t dislike Qin Haochen, her daughter’s husband, her granddaughter’s father, her son-in-law. But her daughter had been lying in bed for three years, her life hanging by a thread, and yet the Qin family seemed to have suffered no major blows. She couldn’t bring herself to show a friendly face to any member of the Qin family.

Old Madam Ye’s footsteps involuntarily slowed down, and she lowered her head to look at Little One, who was bowing deeply. A sense of self-blame surged within her.

"Ann." Old Madam Ye’s palm gently covered her little head, and she said softly, "I don’t dislike your dad."

Qin Sui’an’s small body visibly paused for a moment, and then she lifted her little face in surprise, her round big eyes brimming with joy. "Really?"

"Of course it’s true." Old Madam Ye repeated, "I don’t dislike your dad."

Seeing Little One’s small face light up again with a cute smile, Old Madam Ye’s lips couldn’t help but curve upwards. "It might have been my behavior that led Ann to misunderstand."

Qin Sui’an shook her head repeatedly, happily wrapping her small hands around her grandma’s neck, pressing her soft cheek against hers.

Her milky voice sounded soft and tender, "It’s Ann’s misunderstanding! It’s not grandma’s fault~ Grandma is very good!"

The smile on Old Madam Ye’s lips gradually widened. Although she hadn’t spent much time with her granddaughter, she could clearly feel the deep affection her granddaughter had for her. From the moment she first saw her granddaughter, she could feel it!

"Thank you, Ann." Old Madam Ye laughed softly, tears uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks.

She wasn’t sure why she was crying, perhaps feeling sorry for Ann, realizing that her adult emotions had affected Ann, or maybe there were other factors.

Qin Sui’an blinked her round eyes, carefully wiping away the tears from her grandma’s face. "Why is grandma crying?"

Old Madam Ye sniffed lightly and smiled, "The wind here is a bit strong, and some sand got into my eyes."

"Really?" Qin Sui’an seemed a bit skeptical of her explanation, but grandma had tears in her eyes and was still smiling.

She busily wiped away her grandma’s tears, asking in her milky voice, "Is grandma crying because she’s happy?"

"Yes, Ann saw right through me." Old Madam Ye was afraid that her tears would dirty Little One’s hands, so she tried to avoid her small hands, but couldn’t.

Old Master Ye overheard their conversation but remained silent, not wanting to disturb them. Finally, he took out a handkerchief and handed it over. "Here."

Qin Sui’an immediately caught the handkerchief and carefully wiped away the tears from her grandma’s face. "How long will grandma cry? Do we need to wait a while before eating?"

Her innocent words made Old Madam Ye laugh through her tears. "I won’t cry anymore. We don’t need to wait to eat. We can eat as soon as we arrive."

Old Master Ye picked up Little One first and let her calm down a bit. He kept looking at her with concern, unable to suppress his worry. "Are you sure you’re okay?"

"I’m fine." Old Madam Ye suppressed the sudden surge of emotions and took the mirror Lucy handed her, carefully fixing her makeup.

She sighed, wrinkling her nose in disdain, "My makeup is ruined."

Makeup was supposed to make her look pretty for Little One, but it seemed to have made her uglier instead.

Upon hearing this, Qin Sui’an immediately praised in a soft and gentle tone, "Grandma is beautiful! Even more beautiful than flowers!"

Old Madam Ye laughed again and gently tapped her small nose, "Ann really knows how to cheer me up."

"Really!" Qin Sui’an looked at Grandpa, blinking her bright round eyes, "Grandpa, is grandma even more beautiful than flowers?"

Old Master Ye immediately responded, "Of course!"

Being even a second late is disrespectful to his wife’s appearance.

Old Madam Ye glanced at him helplessly, but she didn’t dwell on her makeup anymore.

The restaurant was near the competition venue, just a short walk away.

Qin Haochen seemed to still be busy on the phone. He gestured for them to go in first.

Old Madam Ye and Old Master Ye took Little One into the restaurant first.

The restaurant was French-style.

Jie Hansi had arranged a table for them in advance. Although it was a busy mealtime, the best table in the restaurant was reserved for them.

It was a table for four, just enough for the four of them.

The waiter brought a child’s high chair, so Little One could sit on her own without bothering her family to hold her.

At the designated time, a man in an elegant tailcoat suddenly walked to the center of the restaurant.

There was a piano there.

Qin Sui’an’s curious gaze followed the man.

The man sat down at the piano, his slender hands opening the tightly closed lid, then placing his hands on the black and white keys.

Qin Sui’an saw him take a deep breath, and she subconsciously followed suit, her little belly swelling slightly.

After a moment, the melodious piano piece filled every corner of the restaurant.

Old Madam Ye noticed Little One’s gaze and also saw the sudden look of surprise and excitement in her eyes.

She didn’t rush to disturb Little One. Little One looked focused, her little face slightly puffed up, listening intently.

When the piano piece ended, Old Madam Ye approached her and asked softly, "Has Ann ever played the piano?"

"Piano?" Qin Sui’an blinked blankly, then suddenly realized, "Oh~~ Grandma, that big thing that makes nice sounds, is that a piano?"

"Yes." Old Madam Ye couldn’t help but rub her little head, "Does Ann like it?"

"Hehe~" Qin Sui’an didn’t directly answer, her eyes sparkling, "It sounds nice~" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

She knew Grandma really liked her. If she said she liked it, Grandma would definitely get it for her.

But that piano looked expensive, at least, it was the first time she had seen one.