Zhu Fanfan didn't force others to talk about their own affairs. He just asked casually, and Xi Yan, who had already blushed, stopped teasing him: "Where's Grandpa Dan? Why can't I see him again?"

Actually, she had already graduated. Elder Dan had taught her everything he could, and all that was left was to slowly practice and accumulate experience, relying entirely on her own understanding. However, she didn't know what was wrong with her lately, but Grandpa Dan was sleeping a lot and she could hardly see him, as he was always resting in bed. She was quite worried about him, but her grandmother took his pulse and said that Grandpa Dan was perfectly normal, and that he was just sleeping a lot because he was old and didn't have the energy.

She was still worried, so she checked her pulse. However, because of her age, her pulse was a little weak, but there was nothing wrong with it, so she was relieved.

Xi Yan gave Zhu Fanfan a reassuring smile: "He wants to eat roast duck today."

After finishing speaking, he added, "The New Year is coming soon, so please make whatever Elder Dan wants to eat! If there's anything you don't want, just let me know and I'll figure something out."

He can contact the team leader directly, and the team leader values ​​him. Almost no one objects to his suggestions. If he can't do something, he can ask for help. This is the promise the team leader made to him.

He wouldn't have asked for help before, but after half a year in the Zhu family, he was greatly influenced. He realized that if he insisted on doing what he couldn't do, it might be a burden to others. In order not to become a burden to others, he had to be brave enough to admit his shortcomings, and he changed a lot without realizing it.

Zhu Fanfan could only say, "Tell me what he wants to eat. I may not have much else, but I can think of something to eat."

Now her space has been filled with all the carnivorous animals that her grandfather has collected. She can produce pork, mutton, and even donkey meat. She also has beef. She doesn't know how her grandfather came up with the idea. He even managed to get two dairy cows. Her space has high production capacity, and the animals don't need to be managed, so she lacks nothing.

Xi Yan appreciated their kindness and resolved to repay the Zhu family in the future. Unfortunately, it wasn't possible now. The Zhu family had low desires and basically didn't want anything. They could do the basic things themselves, and they could also achieve the higher goals with their own abilities. They had no higher aspirations, so there was nothing he could do to help them. He could only keep this kindness in his heart and wait for an opportunity to repay them.

As the Lunar New Year approached, despite the ongoing disasters, everyone was in high spirits. Elder Dan had finally gotten his wish, enjoying a different meal every day and eating until his mouth was greasy.

This year, no one dared to celebrate the New Year in a flamboyant way. Some even only put up a "Fu" character and couplets. The children were all restrained from running around. Zhu Jiabao took his family to visit his old leader's house to offer New Year's greetings, but they only exchanged a few words before parting ways.

Only Zhu Fanfan was overjoyed, taking photos with everyone. After developing the photos, she treasured them dearly. She knew she wouldn't have the same achievements as her grandfather and would likely never see these old leaders again, so she wanted to take good photos to remember the occasion and amaze everyone when she was old.

Zhu Jiabao scoffed at this. He could see his old leader anytime, in person, while his granddaughter could only see photos. So he also took several pictures with great enthusiasm.

The older leaders, despite their advanced age, were both amused and annoyed by the father and son's banter, which added a lively touch to the New Year celebrations.

After paying their respects on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Zhu family elders went to work. On the fifth day, Elder Dan called Zhu Fanfan and Xi Yan to his room and said to them, "I called you here today because I have something to tell you."

Zhu Fanfan's heart skipped a beat, she had a bad feeling: "Grandpa Dan, don't scare me. We're here eating and drinking well, don't look so serious."

Xi Yan remained silent; he already knew Elder Dan's decision.

Elder Dan laughed and scolded, "Get out of here, still looking so solemn. I'm smiling so kindly. If you can't use words, hurry up and go back to school after the New Year."

He later learned that this girl had enrolled in a school but never went. Instead, she studied basic knowledge with Mu Zhibo. When it was time for the exam, the teacher would have the students call her over. She would go to take the exam, and as long as she ranked in the top three, Zhu Jiabao would not let her go to school. And she lived up to expectations, always ranking first.

He had heard of Mu Zhibo's reputation. It was said that he designed many of the country's top-secret instruments. However, his body was under too much strain and he had to stay in the hospital for a long time to recuperate. With Mu Zhibo giving Fanfan special treatment, it would be difficult for him not to get first place.

Seeing that Grandpa Dan seemed to be in good spirits, Zhu Fanfan asked, "Why did you suddenly want to call us to your room?"

Grandpa Dan used to say that he couldn't touch anything in his room and refused them entry. Why is he acting so strangely now?

Elder Dan spoke up: "You all know that my ring has a storage space, right?"

Zhu Fanfan wasn't surprised, but seeing that Xi Yan wasn't surprised either, she could only admire their good relationship. They could share such a big secret even without blood ties. If it were her, she would take it to her grave. The main reason she shared it with her grandparents was that it originally belonged to the Zhu family, and the Zhu family had the right to know.

Seeing Zhu Fanfan's question, Elder Dan said, "You all guessed it yourselves; I didn't tell anyone."

He had taught both children with great care, and they were both quite intelligent. They had even guessed such a secret, so he no longer needed to worry about them being sold off and then paying the seller for the money. This put his mind at ease.

Hearing that Xi Yan had guessed it himself, Zhu Fanfan was full of admiration. It was based on her experience; she had read a lot of novels and her thinking was quite divergent. There were basically no books like that in China, so it was truly impressive that Xi Yan could guess it.

Elder Dan said, "As you all know, I don't have much time left, so I've made some decisions, and I hope you understand."

Zhu Fanfan and Xi Yan wanted to comfort him, but Elder Dan stopped them: "It is a blessing from heaven that I have lived this long, and I have enjoyed so many good days. I am very content. Even if I die, I will have no regrets. You don't need to comfort me. I don't need comfort."

Elder Dan suddenly apologized to Zhu Fanfan: "Fanfan, I'm sorry."

Zhu Fanfan was terrified: "Are you trying to take me with you, Elder Dan? I won't borrow lifespan."

Elder Dan was stumped. After a long while, he laughed and scolded, "What are you thinking! This old man died of old age, which is a happy death. I've lived long enough. Why would I need your lifespan?"

Zhu Fanfan patted his chest: "You scared me to death. I thought you were going to take someone down with you before you died."

Elder Dan had no choice but to say, "You don't need to change the subject. What I want to say is related to both of you. You both know the secret of my ring, but you have no idea how much chaos it would cause if others knew."

Xi Yan assured him, "I will protect you."

Elder Dan continued, “I don’t need your protection. This ring is a legacy of my Taoist temple. I will give it to one of you today. I hope the other person will not blame me.”