Chapter 30: Overwhelmed with Praise

Lin Yu was surprised and somewhat taken aback by Jiang Ran's sudden interest in the two.

His expression remained unchanged as he replied, "Okay."

Then he turned and went out, closing the door behind him.

When she brought the news to the kitchen, everyone present was just as surprised as she had been when she first heard it.

Everyone started speculating about what the wife was thinking.

As dusk fell, Jiang Ran asked a passing servant and learned that Si Zuochen and Si Youlin had not returned since they went out at noon.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran frowned, a suspicion arising in her heart.

What have those two kids been up to? Why aren't they home yet, so late?

He made hand gestures, preparing to calculate where the two were.

"Hmm? What's going on?" Jiang Ran muttered to herself.

Normally, their location would appear in one's mind when they made hand seals, but now the mind was blank and nothing could be seen.

how so?

Could it be that too many things have happened recently, and your spiritual energy is insufficient?

Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow slightly, not doubting the possibility of this situation.

Since it's not one's own physical body, it's normal that making hand gestures requires more spiritual energy than before.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran raised her eyes and looked in the direction where Si Yanxiao was.

A sly glint appeared in his eyes. He didn't care; after all, that person had an endless supply of spiritual energy.

Just as she was about to go over, her phone suddenly rang.

Jiang Ran took out her phone and glanced at the contact name, a hint of doubt flashing across her face.

ATM?

Who is this?

With a hint of confusion, Jiang Ran answered the phone: "Hello."

"It's me," came a slightly aged voice from the receiver.

Jiang Ran recognized the voice and realized that the person opposite her was Old Master Si.

He quickly responded, "Mhm."

The original owner disliked the Si family, so he never addressed them with any respect, while Jiang Ran simply couldn't bring herself to do so.

From the memories inherited by the original owner, she knew that when he was young, Old Master Si was a capable leader. During the financial crisis, when major companies suffered heavy blows, he turned the tide and made Si's Group a leading enterprise.

He knew perfectly well that the original owner was extremely cruel to the child, and he often intervened, but because of his health condition, he was recuperating abroad and could not always take care of the child in a timely manner.

He catered to her preferences; since the original owner liked money, he gave her money. He also never spoke ill of her in front of outsiders, preserving her dignity.

No one would do this to someone for no reason. He only did these things in the hope that she would treat the child better for the sake of these material things.

He is a very successful entrepreneur and also a very good grandfather.

Therefore, Jiang Ran held this person in extremely high esteem.

"How is Ayan?"

Jiang Ran was taken aback, then realized that he was referring to Si Yanxiao.

She quickly replied, "His vital signs are stable, but he's still in a coma, just like before." After saying that, Jiang Ran paused slightly, thought for a moment, and continued, "The family doctor comes to see him every week, so don't worry."

Grandpa Si looked surprised upon hearing Jiang Ran's answer.

He would call Jiang Ran regularly to inquire about Si Yanxiao's condition, but she would always reply with "Anyway, he won't die."

But I didn't expect him to give such a detailed answer this time, and he even comforted himself at the end?

Is the sun rising in the west?

The butler, noticing the strange expression on Old Master Si's face, stepped forward, ready to ask him something.

Then Old Master Si waved his hand, signaling him not to speak.

"Okay, I'll arrive in China at noon today," said Grandpa Si, recounting his itinerary.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran was slightly surprised: "Weren't you recuperating abroad?"

Grandpa Si sighed softly: "After all, foreign countries are not homeland. I have brought the doctor who is in charge of me back to China. Anyway, all that's left is the rehabilitation treatment."

Jiang Ran nodded and replied gently, "Okay."

Then she added, "Your voice sounds weak and feeble; you need to take good care of yourself."

Um?

Grandpa Si quickly picked up his phone and checked the contact information.

He didn't dial the wrong number.

Is she perhaps concerned about herself?

Mingming is usually very impatient when she calls, and after asking a couple of questions she will claim she has something to do and hang up, let alone proactively inquire about his health.

"Okay...okay." Old Master Si responded repeatedly. If you listened carefully, you could tell that this once-powerful figure in the business world was actually quite flattered.

"If you don't mind, I'll visit you when I have time."

Knowing the arrogant and domineering things the original owner had done, Jiang Ran felt a little guilty when she said this.

She was afraid that Old Master Si would reject her outright.

To my surprise, they agreed immediately.

After chatting for a few more minutes, the two hung up the phone.

The butler seemed somewhat happy after seeing that Old Master Si had passed away, as if he hadn't had enough.

Unable to resist, he stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what were you talking about with that person just now? Why did you seem so emotionally fluctuating?"

The butler was about the same age as Old Master Si and had taken care of him since he was a child, so he asked him very directly.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Si smiled and said, "She actually took the initiative to show concern for my health."

The butler was taken aback, then replied, "Isn't this what a junior should do?"

Old Master Si rolled his eyes at him, and the butler immediately understood, realizing that he couldn't treat Jiang Ran, such an anomaly, as an ordinary junior.

Fu then asked, "Is this all you're happy with?"

Old Master Si closed his eyes briefly, his voice tinged with weariness.

"Not really, it's just that you can see a person's true nature from a small thing. This child could tell from my voice that I was not feeling well, and he took the initiative to come and visit me, which shows that he is kind-hearted at heart."

"It's just that we took the wrong path before."

After saying this, Old Master Si sighed softly.

Jiang Ran is not like ordinary people, so he felt that her having such awareness was already a big change.

The butler listened from the side, though he really didn't want to expose Old Master Si's little scheme.

But she couldn't help but remind him, "Something's not right here. Maybe she's just short of money and is trying to curry favor with you."

Upon hearing the butler's words, Old Master Si's expression stiffened, and his previous joy vanished instantly.

Turning to the butler, she scolded, "Annoying!"

Clearly, he somewhat agreed with the butler's point of view.

The butler lowered his eyes and smiled, changing the subject and asking, "Did you ask about the two children earlier?"

Grandpa Si shook his head, his expression turning serious.

"No, she is too malicious towards children, so I never mention it in front of her."

"I wonder how those two kids are doing lately? How are their grades?"

After saying that, Old Master Si called Si Zuochen.

But the phone showed a busy signal.

He called Si Youlin again, but the result was the same.

"Can't get through?" the butler asked softly from the side.

Old Master Si frowned, a sense of unease instantly rising in his heart: "What's going on?"

"Maybe he didn't bring his phone, don't worry too much," the butler reassured him.

"Hmm." Old Master Si nodded, but seemed somewhat absent-minded.