One moment he was having a good time, the next he was being stabbed in the back. Lu Fan was baffled.
"Grandma, what's wrong? Does your leg hurt?"
It wasn't her legs that hurt, it was her eyes. Out of sight, out of mind, she turned to look at Chou Chou and pinched his chubby little face.
Just as I was feeling happy, an old lady in a Tang suit walked in.
"Old Luo, you're really back! I haven't had anyone to chat with for so many days."
It's as if Old Lady Xiao is the only one who keeps me company.
Grandma Xiao's smile didn't reach her eyes. "Old Hong is here. Come and sit down. Xiangbei's wife, go and get a cup of tea. Oh, and get some dried meat too."
Chen Jing responded and went inside with a half-smile.
When Old Mrs. Mu came in, she was served tea without anyone even having to call her. She wouldn't bother with anyone else.
She spends all her time near her grandmother, as if no one knows her purpose.
Her granddaughter is so arrogant; her well-behaved behavior is all an act. Who would want such a troublemaker as their granddaughter?
Shishi is so cute! She's innocent and beautiful. Anyone would want her as their granddaughter.
Mu Aizhen was well aware of Hong Suying's thoughts and thought she was brainless.
If the Xiao family really took a liking to her granddaughter, given her old friend's longing for a girl, he would have spoken up on his own without her even having to ask.
Never mind, anyway, my old friend has principles and will definitely not let Shishi suffer any injustice, so she shouldn't worry about it.
Her legs felt hot, as if she was sweating, and she wanted to go home to get the leg wraps.
"Old Luo, I'll head back now. Tomorrow I'll have my family prepare things, and you can bring Shishi over for a meal."
They're all neighbors, it doesn't matter where they eat, she just wants Shishi to make an appearance at the Lu family's house.
With the Lu family's wealth and manpower, Shishi, who was already able to do whatever she wanted, can now do whatever she wants. If anyone dares to bully her, the entire capital city will be shaken.
Grandma Xiao was delighted; her beloved granddaughter deserved more love and care.
"Okay, walk slowly, don't rush. Xiao Lu, help your grandma."
"Shishi, Chou Chou, say goodbye to Grandma Lu."
"Goodbye, Grandma Lu." The two said in unison, having had so much fun that they didn't get up, but simply looked up and waved.
"Haha, little nephew, you've run out of marbles again. You're so bad at this."
"Shishi, he's not a vegetable, he's just too short. He'll be fine when he grows up a bit."
I don't know if it's a consolation or a different kind of blow.
This time, Xiao Jingsheng didn't cry. He put his hands on his chubby hips and said, "Little Sheng will grow tall, and when he grows tall, he won't lose anymore."
After making those grand pronouncements, he turned to his mother and said, "Mom, buy Xiaosheng marbles tomorrow. Xiaosheng wants to play with his aunt."
Chen Jing served Hong Suying tea and readily agreed, "Okay, I'll buy it for you tomorrow. Go play with your aunt."
"Auntie, come quick, we'll pick some grapes for you to eat."
Xiao Jingchang and his brothers were playing outside in the yard when they shouted inside.
A grape trellis was set up in the yard, and the grapevines extended outwards and climbed to the tops of the trees.
They are green grapes, sweet and sour, and the children love to pick and eat them. The grape trellis is short, and all the grapes have been picked, but there are still quite a few left on the tree.
Upon hearing that they were going to pick grapes, the short-legged Xiao Jingsheng grabbed Shishi and Chou Chou and ran outside.
"Auntie, Uncle, hurry up, the grapes are delicious."
Hong Suying pursed her lips, watching the three jubilant figures disappear into the distance. Her heart skipped a beat, but her face remained calm.
"Old Luo, why did I hear Xiao Sheng call that little girl 'aunt'? Whose little girl is she?"
Grandma Xiao also took a sip of tea, speaking lightly, her eyebrows radiating pride.
"My daughter, Lao Hong, isn't my darling granddaughter very beautiful?"
Hong Suying felt a chill in her heart. This old hag, knowing her intentions, actually took in a granddaughter behind her back.
That won't do; her granddaughter is eagerly waiting.
What a coincidence, my granddaughter and grandson were transferred to other places together today.
It's all that old hag's fault. If she had recognized her granddaughter earlier, the grandson and granddaughter wouldn't have needed to leave the capital. With the Xiao family's influence, they could have risen to prominence without having to suffer on that wretched island.
Suppressing her displeasure, she smiled and said, "Oh dear, you've been talking about it every day, and now you finally have your granddaughter! Your wish has come true!"
Grandma Xiao pretended not to understand the hidden meaning in her words, "Yes, Lao Hong, you don't know, my Shishi is not only beautiful, but also smart and filial."
"Look, this dried meat is what she saved for us."
Yes, the old lady was showing off by drinking tea with dried meat.
"Grandma, look, Shishi picked a bunch of big grapes."
On the big tree, a dark head peeked out from among the dense green leaves, waving excitedly at Grandma Xiao, who almost dropped her teacup.
"Xiao Xie, hurry up and bring her down. It's so high, what if she falls and gets hurt?"
"Grandma, don't worry, she's great at climbing trees."
That's what she said, and she quickened her pace a bit.
You brat, what's so great about standing on a tree trunk? If you're so capable, stand on the top of the tree, and I'll immediately call you the Monkey King.
All the Xiao family boys are here. Except for the youngest, Xiao Jingsheng, the others are hanging in the trees, including Chou Chou. Looking up, there's a whole row of monkeys.
The Monkey King stands at the very top.
"Hold on tight, don't fall! Get down quickly, Shishi, you get down too."
"Stinky egg, there are still a few bunches up there, all big ones. Shishi wants to go up and pick those bunches." After saying that, she darted up, faster than a monkey.
The patriarch looked at the tree trunk; it was quite thick, so he was relieved.
As long as the branches are not broken, there is no need to worry about the Monkey King falling down along with the branches.
His nephews below were incredibly impressed; they couldn't climb that high.
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