The old man's face was full of apology.
Su Qingzhi didn't know how to respond for a moment, and only felt a tightness in her chest.
Things from that era can't be explained so simply.
At the very end, Grandpa Shen brought up the old lady's condition.
"Xiao Shuo, your grandma's mind hasn't been very clear these past two years."
He paused, looked up at his grandson, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
"Sometimes I talk incoherently, can't recognize people, and my memory is getting worse and worse."
"If she says anything that makes you uncomfortable, don't keep it to yourself."
"I can control her and won't let her hurt you."
Su Qingzhi nodded, indicating her understanding.
After hesitating for a moment, she still asked the question.
"Grandpa, why does Li Haitang always live at home?"
The old man waved his hand, his movements slightly irritated.
"Alright, let's go out to eat."
This attitude surprised both Su Qingzhi and Shen Zhiyu.
The two exchanged a puzzled look, and neither of them asked any further questions.
They all knew that pressing the old man for information was useless if he didn't want to talk about it.
The two walked into the living room, where they saw Li Haitang sitting on the sofa with the old lady, holding an old photograph in his hand and explaining something in a low voice.
Although the old lady's eyes were unfocused, she eventually smiled as she listened, nodding in agreement from time to time.
Shen Zhiyu followed his uncle and Shen Zhiheng upstairs to talk.
Su Qingzhi went into the kitchen, her steps lighter, and rolled up her sleeves to help.
She had just turned on the tap to wash her hands when she heard her aunt, Wu Suya, stir-frying vegetables in front of the stove.
Jiang Yongmei was also chopping vegetables on the side.
Jiang Yongmei glanced at the Li family mother and daughter and the old lady in the living room.
After confirming that no one was paying attention, he quietly approached Wu Suya.
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