Chapter 287: Grandpa, How Could You Lie to a Child?

"Great grandfather, great grandfather."

Zhou Shuang burst into tears.

She didn't want to see everyone around her leave her one by one.

Zhou Shuang was feeling sad when a tissue was handed to her.

"Don't cry, your great-grandfather just fell asleep."

Zhou Shuang suddenly looked up and her eyes met a pair of deep pupils. Qi Huaijing was standing behind her without her knowing.

She was startled, perhaps because she was too focused on her own emotions and talking to her great-grandfather, she didn't even notice him come in.

"Grandpa fell asleep?"

She was a little bit unconvinced. The look on her great-grandfather's face and those sentimental words just now made it seem like he was going to die at any moment.

"Mr. Zhou has a rosy complexion, red lips and white teeth. He doesn't look like someone who is terminally ill. If you don't believe me, touch the bottom of his nose."

After hearing what Qi Huaijing said, Zhou Shuang quickly reached out and looked over. The great-grandfather was indeed breathing evenly and his face was rosy. His eyelids were still trembling slightly. What else could he be but asleep?

Zhou Shuang was speechless, but also felt relieved.

Fortunately, great-grandfather is fine.

Qi Huaijing stared at the old man lying on the hospital bed. He was so old, but still so cunning. It turned out that no one in the Zhou family was a good person.

"Frost?"

An unbelievable voice sounded behind Zhou Shuang. Zhou Shuang recognized that it was Lin Shu. She turned around and saw Lin Shu standing at the door. Apart from the age difference, the mother and daughter looked almost exactly the same.

“Mommy——”

Zhou Shuang's eyes turned red and she immediately ran into Lin Shu's arms.

She hugged Lin Shu's neck tightly, as if she was afraid that she would disappear if she let go.

Qi Huaijing stood by and watched the mother and daughter reunite. For some reason, he felt uncomfortable seeing Zhou Shuang hugging Lin Shu so passionately.

He didn't want to see Zhou Shuang hugging anyone. Then he looked at Lin Shu, who looked like the adult version of Zhou Shuang, still with the charm.

In fact, Lin Shu is only in his early forties now. His figure and skin, which have been carefully maintained over the years, look more than ten years younger than his actual age. When he stands next to Qi Huaijing, you can't tell the age difference.

Zhou Shuang hugged Lin Shu tightly and rubbed her gently a few times in her arms. Only then did the little girl's delicate appearance finally show to the fullest.

"Mommy, I miss you so much, I miss my aunt and grandma, I miss Chenxuan, Chenyi and great-grandfather so much."

She missed them so much, and she also missed her daddy so much, but she didn't dare say it in front of her mommy.

Daddy has been in the hospital's convalescent center, and she wants to go see him later.

Over the years, she rarely went to see Zhou Yanli unless it was necessary. She was afraid that seeing her dad would make her feel guilty towards her mom and two younger brothers and sisters, and that she was the sinner of this family.

"Silly child, now you are back, don't worry about it, you can stay with us every day."

Lin Shu gently stroked his daughter's head, thinking that he had really troubled her over the years.

Zhou Shuang wiped the tears from her face and looked at Lin Shu seriously.

I still feel very sad.

"Mommy, since Great Grandpa is fine, I will also--"

Lin Shu looked at Zhou Shuang and held her hand tightly. "What are you talking about? Are you leaving again? Shuangshuang, you've been going abroad since you finished high school. You haven't been home for many years since you were sixteen. Shuangshuang—"

"Mommy, I will come back during the New Year and other holidays. I have grown up and have my own life. Mommy, please don't force me."

Zhou Shuang's voice became softer and softer.

Lin Shu's heart tightened. She knew why her daughter had been avoiding them for so many years. She didn't want to say this, but she didn't want to lose Shuangshuang. She almost lost Shuangshuang once because of Wen Xin when she was a child.

Now, she couldn't bear to lose a second time.

"Shuangshuang, Mommy and no one else has ever blamed you, okay? You can't blame yourself, it's not your fault."

If you want to blame someone, blame her for not discovering Wen Xin's conspiracy in time. If you want to blame someone, blame her for making such a fuss with Zhou Yanli that even Shuangshuang hated her at that time.

This child was not just a child back then. How could she put all the blame for the child's ignorance and being misled on herself? This was also very unfair to Shuangshuang.

“Mommy——”

Shuangshuang's whole body was shaking. She didn't know what to do. She didn't want to go home or face everyone.

She wanted to escape and hide, she couldn't come back to live a normal life.

"Don't push her. She's not a child anymore. She has normal thinking and should decide her own future."

Zhou Shuang was too emotional, and Lin Shu was heartbroken.

Even though so many years have passed and she has let it go, her daughter still can't get over this inner demon.

Qi Huaijing took Zhou Shuang into his arms, having snatched her from Lin Shu's arms.

It was only then that Lin Shu noticed that there was another person in the old man's ward. As for when he arrived, Lin Shu had not even noticed.

She was slightly stunned, but Zhou Shuang seemed to be very comfortable nestling in the man's arms, and her mood also eased a little.

"Who are you?"

Lin Shu had never seen him before, but the cold aura emanating from this man was not to be underestimated.

Qi Huaijing said calmly, "He's just a nobody, not worth mentioning."

Lin Shu didn't know how Zhou Shuang had provoked this man. She, Lin Shu, was definitely aware of this man in Haicheng, but this face—

Very unfamiliar.

Zhou Shuang looked at Lin Shu and quickly explained.

"Mommy, he is my son in Rongcheng——"

She originally wanted to say friend, but Qi Huaijing's age was very different from her friends of the same age, so she changed her words.

"uncle."

"uncle?"

Lin Shu's brows furrowed instantly. The man was wearing a well-ironed suit and spoke politely. Lin Shu had a sharp eye. His outfit must have cost millions. This man was not an ordinary man.

But how did he get to know Zhou Shuang? He must have some purpose. After all, there were many people who wanted to get close to the Zhou family.

Only after Lin Shu became a wealthy man himself did he understand why being well-matched was so important.

As parents, we are always worried that our children will be deceived and hurt. This has nothing to do with whether we look down on other people's identities.

After all, the gap in status is too great, and there is always suspicion of trying to climb up the social ladder.

Lin Shu was quite satisfied with this man in every aspect, except that he was too mature compared to Shuangshuang.

Qi Huaijing couldn't help but snort coldly, Uncle?

Hmm, this girl really knows how to respect the elderly.

Zhou Shuang felt as if she had said something wrong, and secretly added the word "little" before "uncle".

"I mean, his name is Qi Huaijing. He's the uncle of a friend I met in Rongcheng. I call him uncle, too."

Lin Shu finally understood, but when he saw Shuangshuang's face blushing for no reason, he seemed to understand something.

"Guests are welcome, Mr. Qi, if you don't mind, would you like to stay for a meal?"

Lin Shu's invitation was also a matter of observation.

Zhou Shuang is a girl who is difficult to get close to. She has no friends in Haicheng. If you have to count, Xiaoyu, whom she knew when she was a child, can barely be considered one.

After going to school, she hardly made any friends.

I actually have friends in Rongcheng.

Lin Shu glanced at Qi Huaijing again, not knowing whether to feel sad or happy.

Zhou Shuang was still in Qi Huaijing's arms and forgot to push him away. Perhaps it was because she felt inexplicably at ease when close to him, and she actually fell in love with this feeling.

If he were in Rongcheng, Qi Huaijing would never accept such an invitation. Lin Shu's eyes made him feel threatened. It was a kind of scrutiny and speculation, probably considering how safe he would be for Zhou Shuang.

Qi Huaijing has always been the only one who scrutinizes others. This Zhou couple is really exactly the same, which makes people feel extremely unhappy.

Looking at Lin Shu's face, he couldn't say anything.

A face that resembles Zhou Shuang's makes it hard to dislike her after all.

"You can stay here if you want. Don't you want me to go with you?"

Zhou Shuang blurted out in front of Lin Shu. Lin Shu should have been sad, but now he wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.

She pulled Zhou Shuang.

"Are you leaving right after returning home, or do you not want us to keep you as a guest?"

Lin Shu absolutely couldn't let Shuangshuang leave like this again.

Zhou Shuang stared at Qi Huaijing, hoping he would say something.

"good."

Lin Shu breathed a sigh of relief, while Zhou Shuang felt a lump in her throat, a little bit unbelievable.

Is this still Qi Luoyan's uncle whom she thought he was?

Where is the nobleness and backbone?

"Mr. Zhou is in good health. I think he's fine."

Qi Huaijing's words made Lin Shu look embarrassed.

The words were said so bluntly. If Zhou Shuang still didn't understand, it would be a shame for her to be the daughter of Lin Shu and Zhou Yanli.

Zhou Shuang looked at Old Man Zhou lying on the hospital bed and called out softly but with a hint of fierceness, "Grandpa, how could you lie to a child—"

Old Master Zhou was still pretending to be confused. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhou Shuang, Lin Shu, and Qi Huaijing. His eyes were slightly lowered, deliberately hiding his shrewdness. He yawned, "Shuangshuang, you're still here. Shushu is here too."

Zhou Shuang was speechless. How could great-grandfather do this? He was obviously fine.

“Mommy——”

Zhou Shuang wanted to ask Lin Shu if he and his great-grandfather had tricked her into going home, but Lin Shu cleared his throat and only looked at Qi Huaijing instead of Zhou Shuang.

"Uncle, right? What dishes do you like? I'll have someone prepare them right away."

He walked out while talking.

Qi Huaijing curled his lips slightly and said calmly, "I don't have any dietary restrictions. I eat anything that can fit in my mouth."

Lin Shu immediately picked up his phone and started making a call, greeting Qi Huaijing warmly while flipping through the address book.

"We Haicheng people love eating seafood the most. I'm a pretty good cook, you really have to try it. Shuangshuang, greet the guests while Mommy prepares the dishes."

Old Master Zhou also started to get out of bed quickly, forgetting to take his crutches.

"The doctor said I should go home and rest. You see, I become timid as I get older. I'm afraid of dying outside. I'd rather go back to my own home and feel at ease."

The old man felt guilty and tried to slip out, but Qi Huaijing stopped him.

"Old man, you have a crutch."

Old Master Zhou turned his head and glared at Qi Huaijing: "You are older than our little girl Shuang, but in terms of seniority, I can also be your grandfather. You are disrespectful."

Qi Huaijing sneered, he was already very polite.

"Grandpa, let me take you there."

Zhou Shuang held back her anger. It would be fine if he wanted to trick her into coming back, but what about pretending to be sick and tricking her into getting married?

"Haha, our Shuangshuang is still the best."

Qi Huaijing's eyes never left Old Man Zhou. The old man walked briskly, and the dragon-headed crutch seemed to be just a decoration.

Although Mr. Zhou lived a carefree life, the ancestors of their Qi family had long passed away, and even his father passed away in the misfortune that happened to the Qi family.

Qi Huaijing should be hated. Old Master Zhou suddenly pointed at Qi Huaijing and asked, "Who is Qi Tianfu to you? Is he okay?"

When Qi Huaijing heard Mr. Zhou mention his grandfather, he instantly felt murderous.

How could he have the nerve to ask, or was he trying to ridicule him on purpose?

Qi Huaijing slowed down his pace, with a murderous aura around him. Zhou Shuang noticed it and glanced at him in confusion.

As their eyes met, the hatred in Qi Huaijing's eyes slowly faded.

"He passed away many years ago."

He finally suppressed all his emotions and returned to calm.

After all, it was Zhou Yanli who wanted to wipe out the Qi family. He knew that the previous generations of the Zhou and Qi families actually had a friendship.

Moreover, they have a good relationship, but it is unclear why Zhou Yanli wants to kill the Qi family.

Old Master Zhou sighed deeply: "Alas, many people have passed away in the past, and it is a pity that a useless old man like me is left in this world."

Perhaps he was remembering some things from the past, a look of sadness appeared on Mr. Zhou's face. He nodded and looked at Qi Huaijing.

"If I can ever go to Rongcheng in my lifetime, please take me to see your grandfather's cenotaph. We old guys haven't seen each other for many years, and now there's no one alive to talk to."

Mr. Zhou’s emotion didn’t seem acted, Qi Huaijing said indifferently.

"Let's talk later."

Zhou Shuang puffed up her face, but since Qi Huaijing was there, she couldn't lose her temper.

Just walk outside.

Old Master Zhou slowed down his pace and saw Qi Huaijing following Zhou Shuang closely. His old face suddenly lit up with joy.

Although this boy surnamed Qi seems to be a little older than their Shuangshuang, a mature man will love his wife.

When we arrived at the hospital, a car had already come to take the old man back to his old house.

Old Master Zhou pointed at Zhou Shuang and Qi Huaijing with his cane and said, "Come with me."

Zhou Shuang was still angry: "No."

Grandpa Zhou's face fell. "My dear daughter, Grandpa was just joking with you. It's the season for lychees, and since you like lychees the most, Grandpa asked someone to pick a basket of them for you. Come on, come on—"

Old Master Zhou almost had someone carry Zhou Shuang into the car.

Zhou Shuang didn't refuse and said softly, "Grandpa, stop messing around. You go back first, I'll go later."

Mr. Zhou pulled her back and wouldn't let her go: "Don't you dare lie to an old man like me. What if my daughter runs away if I let go?"

Zhou Shuang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she couldn't make her great-grandfather believe that she wouldn't run away.

Qi Huaijing stood behind Zhou Shuang: "Don't worry, I still want to try the peach blossom wine brewed by your family, Mr. Zhou."

When I was a child, I heard my grandfather mention that the old man of the Zhou family liked to use peach blossoms to make wine. Every time my grandfather talked about this, he would smack his lips and get drunk before he even drank it.

"Okay, Qi family boy, I'll leave my great-granddaughter to you. I'll wait for you at home."

Old Master Zhou actually already knew where Zhou Shuang was going. After more than ten years, the relationship between this child and his grandson should have been resolved.

One is in a deep sleep, the other is awake but his soul doesn't want to wake up.

What an injustice.

Zhou Shuang looked at Qi Huaijing and said, "No need. My uncle is our guest. I don't want to bother him where I'm going."

She was already very touched that Qi Huaijing accompanied her, an outsider, to Haicheng, so there was no need to trouble him further.

Mr. Zhou was speechless, as if it was quite inappropriate.

That bastard had his eyes closed, how could he suddenly come back to life because of his future son-in-law?

Oh - what a sin.

"Let me stay with you. There's no rush to eat."