Grandpa Zhen clutched his chest and pointed to the spot where Zhen Wanwan and Zhu Yuan's hands were clasped together.
Startled, Zhen Wanwan quickly pulled her hand away and ran over to support Grandpa Zhen.
"Father! What brings you here?"
Seeing this, Zhu Yuan rushed over and took Old Master Zhen from him.
He didn't notice at all that the old man's eyes were constantly flashing with emotion when he saw him.
"Wan'er, let me help your uncle. Go and get him a glass of water."
Zhu Yuan was very strong and half-carried, half-lifted Grandpa Zhen onto the chair.
The two children, Guaibao and Tianbao, who had been delayed, looked over. Although they also felt that their parents were being affectionate, they didn't react as strongly as their grandfather.
Zhen Wanwan held the tea and fed it to Grandpa Zhen little by little, and then helped him soothe his chest.
After a long while, he finally calmed down and gave Zhu Yuan a cold glance.
When did you and Wanwan start dating?
He still believes that the two developed feelings for each other while spending time together.
Before Zhu Yuan could answer, Zhen Wanwan interjected, "Today!"
"I didn't ask you! Go and watch the child!"
Grandpa Zhen's face darkened, and he showed a hint of anger when he first faced Zhen Wanwan.
Zhu Yuan knew very well that Zhen Wanwan was a very important person in Grandpa Zhen's heart.
Now that they've become engaged, it's really wrong of them not to tell their parents right away!
Having thought these things through, Zhu Yuan knelt down without hesitation and kowtowed to Grandpa Zhen.
Grandpa Zhen, Zhen Wanwan, and their two children were all startled.
Grandpa Zhen hurriedly helped the man up, but he was not as strong as Zhu Yuan, so Zhu Yuan remained kneeling.
"You child! Get up right now, what's the matter?"
Zhu Yuan remained unmoved, but instead raised his head and looked at Grandpa Zhen without fear.
"Uncle! I would like to ask for your approval for my marriage to Wan'er!"
"This is not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but the result of my careful consideration. Ever since I met her in Leling Prefecture, this matter has been buried in my heart."
I didn't mention it before, firstly because I was on official business at the time and there was no guarantee I wouldn't die that day, thus making her a widow.
Secondly, I don't know Wan'er's thoughts yet, and I don't want to force myself on her..."
Zhen Wanwan listened blankly as Zhu Yuan explained his feelings, words she had never heard him mention before.
Especially during the Leling Prefecture period, she always thought he was only so good to her because of the child, but she never expected that their formal bond would begin at that time.
Can she selfishly assume that Zhu Yuan's feelings are for her, rather than for the original owner of this body?
Zhu Yuan then briefly introduced his family background, just as he had told Zhen Wanwan: he had no father, no mother, and no extended family.
Now, besides Zhen Wanwan's two remaining children, there is only her nephew Yuan Huizhou, who is a blood relative of hers.
As Grandpa Zhen listened to him finish speaking, the raging fire in his heart gradually subsided.
He started to calculate in his mind, thinking that this was exactly the kind of son-in-law he had always dreamed of.
There's no need to worry about my daughter being bullied, since she's all alone.
However… he wasn’t sure if this person was easy to manipulate!
Zhen Wanwan picked up the baby, gave him a look, and walked over to Grandpa Zhen to help persuade him.
"Dad! The master is so good to me! He gave me so many things, and he's so good to our sweet baby! This big gold bracelet was all given to me by the master!"
The little darling enthusiastically showed off her gold jewelry, revealing a charming smile.
She stretched out her small, lotus-root-like arms towards Zhuyuan: "Hug...hug..."
Zhu Yuan paused for two seconds, but still took the opportunity to hug the baby.
He was secretly surprised, as his beloved child was not as close to him as his sweet child was usually.
Aside from him picking people up on his own initiative, no other baby has ever brought them in voluntarily.
I don't know what's wrong with him now, but it doesn't affect Zhu Yuan's heart at all; it's softened again and again.
Grandpa Zhen's face was stern, but seeing how much his grandson liked Zhuyuan, the slightest bit of dissatisfaction in his heart disappeared.
"I understand! Get up now! Don't let people see us and gossip!"
Although Grandpa Zhen has not yet agreed, his attitude has become much more gentle.
Afraid of frightening the child, Zhu Yuan got up as the old man suggested.
Sweetie was also held in Zhen Wanwan's arms, looking around with wide eyes.
I'm very curious whether Grandpa Zhen agrees to my mother and my stepfather being together.
Grandpa Zhen looked at the two adults and two children in front of him, and they seemed to be a proper family of four.
He sighed, rubbed his temples, and continued, "I know how you feel about my Wanwan, but marriage isn't just a matter between the two of you..."
You said your parents are both deceased. If I were to marry Wanwan to you, where do you plan to live with her?
Grandpa Zhen, fearing he hadn't understood, added, "Our whole family moved from Xinyang Prefecture to Guangling County. I won't go into the hardships of the journey, but there's one thing I want to make clear to you!"
"If you want me to agree to your marriage, you have to settle down in Guangling County, and you'll have to continue using Guaibao and Tianbao's surnames with the Zhen family..."
"You and Wanwan can decide whether to have more children in the future. If you don't, Guaibao will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die."
As he spoke, Grandpa Zhen looked at Guaibao and Tianbao with heartache and continued, "When the children grow up and can remember things, I hope they will be your biological children!"
The background of Guaibao and Tianbao has always been a thorn in the side of the Zhen family.
Grandpa Zhen had accepted the two children from the bottom of his heart, but rumors and gossip were the most hurtful.
He didn't want his children to be criticized when they grew up, so while they had just arrived and no one knew their origins, he simply placed the two children on Zhuyuan's head.
As long as they don't tell anyone, the two children are Zhu Yuan and Zhen Wanwan's children.
Hearing these words, Zhen Wanwan was initially touched, but later she felt extremely uncomfortable.
She glanced cautiously at Zhu Yuan, then carefully observed Old Master Zhen's expression.
They dared not reveal at all that the two children's biological father was Zhu Yuan.
She was afraid that if she told him about it, she would upset Grandpa Zhen again.
On the other side, Zhu Yuan remained silent for a long time, his fingers stroking the edge of the chair.
"Uncle, I'm afraid I can't do what you're asking for right now."
Grandpa Zhen stared at him intently, as if waiting for his explanation.
Zhu Yuan has feelings for the Zhen family, so he would not fabricate lies to get Old Master Zhen to agree to marry his daughter to him.
“Guaibao and Tianbao are my and Wan’er’s children. I am very happy that they take Wan’er’s surname. However, I have a heavy responsibility and cannot stay in Guangling County forever.”
Seeing that Grandpa Zhen's face was getting darker and darker, Zhu Yuan still didn't stop talking.
"If you don't mind, I'm willing to marry into your family!"
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