If he could speak, Grandpa Doubao would probably use the most popular exclamation style to express his inner sadness: If I am guilty, please let the police arrest me. Instead, when I was sick, a handsome but aesthetically challenged young man came to shave my fur. What's worse, the young man at home hasn't left yet, and now his carefree pet owner has brought home an upgraded version of the young man.

Grandpa Doubao was heartbroken.

The joy I felt when watching Zhong Jiayi's jokes before is gone.

At this moment, Doubao has finally learned to grow up. Yes, what Grandpa Doubao needs most right now is peace and quiet.

However, it's best not to ask Grandpa Doubao what Jingjing is anymore; it's a sad topic, and those who understand will understand.

"Thank you, little one."

The old man, leaning on his cane, and Xiao Anman were able to walk at roughly the same pace.

Actually, although Anman still has short legs, she is very healthy, so her actual walking speed is much faster than it is now.

However, because the old man's current physical condition is not up to the standard of rapid walking, his walking speed is a little slow.

The old man, noticing this, immediately guessed that the little dumpling was deliberately slowing down because of him.

What a sweet little dumpling!

For Xiao Anman, this was just a small thing he did.

She wasn't the type of person who would hold a grudge about being kind to others or doing things for them, because for Xiao Anman, all of this happened naturally, without any particular reason.

However, when she heard the old man say thank you, Xiao Anman, who was not used to being praised, still blushed as usual.

Her rosy cheeks were so cute that the old man couldn't help but marvel at her innocence and beauty once again.

Even before entering the Gu family home, the old man probably already understood why Helian Min chose to stay here.

Yes, compared to the responsibilities and reputation that are not so important to the Helian family, in Helian Min's eyes, having a family and being one of the happiest people among the general public is actually a very good choice.

But that wasn't what the old man hoped for.

What sustained him in coming here to find Helian Min was not entirely the old man's longing for his grandson.

Humans are inherently greedy, and this greed is never satisfied. Being parasitized by greed is a common occurrence.

This seemingly well-hidden hope was confirmed after the old man met Helian Min.

Because of the accident that happened to Xiao Anman last time, Gu Tingxiao and Helian Min had already formed a tacit understanding to try not to leave Xiao Anman alone at home.

When Xiao Anman led the old man to the Gu family's garden, Helian Min, who was sitting in the pavilion reading a book, saw them immediately.

"Brother~"

Xiao Anman also saw Helian Min, put down the broken bean bun that had been twisting in Niu Lai, and ran towards Helian Min.

The old man, despite being such a large person, still had a strong presence, but Xiao Anman's cheerfulness infected Helian Min.

So even though the old man's appearance was so abrupt, Helian Min was still able to put aside her chaotic thoughts and catch Xiao Anman who was running towards her.

"Did An'an sweat today?"

Helian Min took out a clean white handkerchief from her pocket and skillfully wiped the sweat from her rosy cheeks.

When he wiped Xiao Anman's sweat, his serious expression made it seem as if he was doing something very important.

He Lianmin was able to treat a stranger like this, but he was so indifferent to the old man who had raised him. This behavior made the eldest disciple following behind the old man very dissatisfied.

Although he wasn't directly involved in the Helian family's affairs, given his seniority, he knew quite a bit about them.

Therefore, he knew more about Helian Min than most members of the Helian family.

The past is the past. No matter what happened before, the people standing in front of Helian Min now are his family and his mentor.

However, Helian Min's attitude made him, as the eldest disciple, feel somewhat disheartened.

The old man, in his weakened state, came to see him, yet Helian Min remained completely oblivious...

After Helian Min finished wiping Xiao Anman's sweat, she still hadn't spoken to the old man. The eldest disciple, who felt sorry for his master, finally couldn't help but ask, "Is this the only child you can see?"

When an elderly person on their deathbed and a child full of vitality appear together, no extra words are needed; someone already has a lot to say in their heart.

This feeling was especially fitting for Helian Min at this moment, because the people standing in front of them were all very important to him, representing the most important part of his life.

However, upon hearing such a question, Helian Min's tranquil mind, which she had cultivated to the point of perfect stillness, was stirred.

However, he did not immediately refute his words.

Silence is not always the best solution, especially now.

At this point, silence often provokes a larger-scale outburst.

"Hasn't your master been good enough to you? He's done so much for you. Even if you don't appreciate it, can't you at least have a proper conversation with him at a time like this?"

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