Xu Xinghe didn't go into the hospital; she went straight home.
Xu Mingyi still hadn't returned by evening.
She remained calm at all, because she had already agreed with Wang Jiao that they would keep Xu Mingyi no matter what, which turned out to be a good thing.
By the way, we should spread this matter so that everyone knows about it. Only in this way can we truly keep Xu Mingyi in our grasp.
Xu Mingli and Xu Mingxin were sent out by Xu Xinghe to collect grain, and they are estimated to be back in a couple of days.
At this point, there were only ten days left before leaving.
Xu Xinghe decided to move on to the next step.
First and foremost, we need to find a way to access the Xu family's assets without needing to be a minor.
Xu Xinghe took out the spiritual spring water from her spatial storage, found suitable medicinal herbs, ground them, added some sugar, shaped them into balls, and put them into a porcelain bottle.
She then changed into a yellow floral maxi dress before going out.
She traveled all the way to the military family compound in Shanghai.
The guard at the door stepped forward and stopped her. "Young lady, who are you looking for?"
Xu Xinghe smiled sweetly, "Hello, I'm looking for Grandpa Lian."
In the entire military compound, there was only one person surnamed Lian, who happened to be the guard's former superior.
Xu Xinghe continued, "Please inform them that Xu Xinghe from the Xu family has come to see me. Grandpa Lian and my grandfather are old friends, so they will definitely let me in."
"I understand." The guard entered the guard post and made a phone call.
A short while later, he came out again, his eyes no longer wary. "Please come in, I'll have someone take you there."
The Lian family's residence was located at the very back of the compound.
When Xu Xinghe arrived at the door of the detached house, her eyes welled up with tears before she even went inside.
In her past life, she misjudged people. When her parents passed away and Grandpa Lian came to take her away, she believed Xu Mingli's words, drove him away, and said many hurtful things.
Not long after, Grandpa Lian passed away due to illness.
I heard that she angered him, which triggered his old ailment.
Even so, before he died, he did not forget to instruct his grandson to keep inquiring about her whereabouts and to make sure she was safe.
"Miss Xu." The door opened, and a middle-aged woman came out. She was the Lian family's old housekeeper. "May I ask what brings you here?"
"I've come to see Grandpa Lian." Xu Xinghe forced a smile.
The nanny looked rather grim. She knew that two months ago, Old Master Lian had personally gone to the Xu family to pick up this girl, but the girl didn't appreciate his kindness and even angered Old Master Lian. He fell ill and was bedridden after returning home, and it took him a full half month to recover.
"If there's anything you need, I'll take care of it."
Seeing that she didn't intend to move aside, Xu Xinghe could only call out, "Grandpa Lian, are you inside?"
The nanny's expression changed drastically. "Miss Xu, what are you doing? Do you think Old Master Lian is in good health?"
Before the words were finished, an aged voice came, "Is this Xinghe? Come in."
Xu Xinghe pursed her lips, bypassed the nanny, and quickly entered the small building.
Old Master Lian was sitting in his armchair, basking in the sun. When he saw Xu Xinghe, he showed no sign of blaming her. Instead, he looked her up and down, his eyes filled with pity. "You look thinner."
"Grandpa Lian..."
In her previous life, Xu Xinghe did not shed a single tear until she died.
But now, hearing these words full of tenderness, she could no longer hold back. Her lips trembled, and she rushed over, lying on Old Master Lian's lap, tears streaming down her face.
She once thought the world was dark and life was hopeless.
In reality, God gave her many opportunities, but she failed to seize them.
Grandpa Lian and Jiang Linchuan were both people who were sincere to her, yet she hurt them.
"Grandpa Lian, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made you angry. I was also deceived back then."
Old Master Lian gently stroked her long hair. "You're even younger than my grandson. I watched you grow up. How could I be angry with you? Why are you crying so hard? Has someone wronged you?"
Xu Xinghe's voice choked with sobs, "Grandpa Lian, it was Xu Mingli who said you valued the Xu family's wealth and that's why you wanted to take me away. I never thought that way, really."
In her previous life, her parents had just passed away, and her mind was in a mess; she hadn't thought about it at all.
Lian Lao served in the army his whole life and was a founding father of the nation. He came out of the hail of bullets and was fair and honest throughout his life. How could he possibly covet such material possessions?
For a junior like her to slander him like this is utterly humiliating. No wonder Elder Lian fell ill and never recovered afterward.
Xu Xinghe raised her little face, her eyes brimming with tears, "Grandpa Lian, I heard you were sick. Are you feeling alright now?"
Old Master Lian had fought all his life and had a very imposing aura. In addition, there was a scar on his eyebrow, which made him look even more fierce. Xu Xinghe was afraid to get close to him in her previous life because of this.
But now it seems that he is clearly kind and gentle, and has tried his best to restrain himself.
"I'm old and my health is often failing me; it has nothing to do with you. Tell me what happened first, and who wronged you? Grandpa will go and teach them a lesson for you!"
Xu Xinghe was even more upset, but she forced back her tears and took out a porcelain bottle. "Grandpa Lian, these are my family's heirloom pills. They can improve blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and strengthen the body. They are extremely beneficial for old injuries. Would you like to take them? Take them all."
Seeing her pitiful appearance, how could Old Lian bear not to eat?
Moreover, he knew that this girl had no ill intentions towards him.
"Okay, Grandpa will eat." Old Lian picked it up and popped it into his mouth. It was sweet, like a candy.
Xu Xinghe smiled through her tears, "Grandpa Lian, you'll definitely get better soon. You might feel a little sleepy in a bit, but don't worry, that's normal."
To be honest, Old Lian really did feel a bit sleepy.
He didn't think the medicine was working; he just assumed it was because he hadn't rested well the day before.
As I get older, my sleep quality just isn't good.
Xu Xinghe stood up obediently. "Grandpa Lian, you should rest now. I'll come to see you again when you're feeling better."
She was too embarrassed to immediately bring up the matter of having Mr. Lian sign a guardianship certificate.
Let's talk about it later.
"Alright, then I'll rest for a while. Lian Xiao, go down and see your sister Xinghe off."
"Okay, Grandpa." A casual voice came from behind, and then the door next to him opened.
A tall young man, standing at least 1.85 meters, wearing a leather jacket and jeans, walked out, exuding a single word—trendy!
He was dressed head to toe in fresh clothes brought back from Hong Kong. Underneath his open leather jacket was a white vest, through which his muscular physique was faintly visible.
Lian Xiao glanced at Xu Xinghe with annoyance, "Let's go."
Xu Xinghe wanted to say no, but since the other person had already left, she could only follow closely behind.
A motorcycle, gleaming clean, was parked not far from the entrance.
Lian Xiao took a long stride, turned around and looked at Xu Xinghe impatiently, "Get on."
Xu Xinghe fidgeted with her fingers. After all, she had upset the grandfather, so his attitude was normal. "Um... if you don't want to take me, I can go back by myself."
Lian Xiao clicked his tongue, his narrow eyes narrowing slightly. "You know what kind of person my grandfather is. If I don't give you a gift, he'll never let it go. Hurry up, don't make me say it a third time."
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