Di Chenxiao's eyes gradually deepened, becoming pitch black and unfathomable.

Suppressing the warmth in his heart, he said indulgently, "I'll peel it for you to eat."

Shi Xi nodded regretfully. She still wanted to pinch Xiao Xiao's face; it was so smooth!

The parents sat for a while and then left; the children would feel more comfortable without them.

Grandpa Shi didn't go out to chat with the children; instead, he stayed alone in his room, gazing at the scenery outside.

During festivals, one misses their loved ones even more, and on the eve of the Lunar New Year, he felt somewhat lonely.

Lonely?

No, he doesn't need family affection!

"Knock knock—"

Grandpa Shi came to his senses, and his eyes became somewhat cloudy again.

"Come in."

Shi's parents opened the door, carrying some soft, mushy food, the kind of food suitable for the elderly.

Father: "Dad, today is the Little New Year. Why are you staying in your room alone? Why aren't you coming out to celebrate the New Year with us?"

Grandpa Shi, leaning on his cane, sat down on the edge of the bed, smiling kindly.

"When people get old, they can't connect with their children anymore. Why don't you go out and talk to them, have a heart-to-heart talk?"

Shi's mother placed the food on the table and said with a smile, "Dad, we want to chat with you. You're usually not home, and this is the first time you've spent the New Year at home. As the younger generation, we should spend more time with you."

“Hongguang, you have married a good wife, and I have a good daughter-in-law.”

"Dad, you're a good dad too."

Grandpa Shi's expression darkened. "Sigh... I'm not a good father, nor a good grandfather."

“Before, due to work, I didn’t have time to spend with Hongguang and Hongming. It can be said that Hongguang’s achievements today are all due to his own efforts; Hongming’s current state is my fault.”

Shi's father sighed, "Dad, don't say that. You work for the country, and we are proud of you."

Grandpa Shi is the director of the National Research Institute. He is usually very busy, so busy that he has no time to take care of his children or deal with family matters.

Mr. Shi always took his grandfather as his role model, believing that people who could contribute to the country deserved respect.

Grandpa Shi smiled without saying a word.

"Hongguang, can you tell me about Xiaoxi? Because of what happened to Xiaoyue, I feel guilty towards Xiaoxi. Can you tell me about Xiaoxi? I ​​want to know more about her."

"Okay. Xiaoxi only came to our home last August..."

The three of them chatted about their past in the room.

The person being talked about was strolling down the street.

Shi Xi stayed in the house eating all the time. She didn't want to keep eating, so she pulled Di Chenxiao out for a walk.

After walking for a while, they took the Emperor Wine car behind them and returned to Xiyuan.

Emperor Wine drove slowly behind the two, its high beams casting long shadows on them.

Two figures walked side by side, their fingers intertwined.

Shi Xi: "Xiao Xiao, do you still remember Wei Zhi?"

Di Chenxiao glanced at Shi Xi with a puzzled look, and said in a cold tone, "I don't know her."

Her lips twitched slightly, and she helplessly rubbed her forehead.

She should have realized that Di Chenxiao wouldn't remember Wei Zhi.

“Wei Zhi is a new friend I made in Country A. She just told me that she will come here after the Lantern Festival and wants to enter the entertainment industry.”

Di Chenxiao frowned deeply. Xixi's friend?

Won't her coming here take up Xixi's time?

The large hands, clasped together, unconsciously tightened their grip.

The little hand responded by clenching its fist a little tighter.

She continued, "I'm planning to introduce her to Actor Han and have him mentor her. What do you think of this idea?"