Grandpa He squatted down and hugged his two great-grandsons tightly.
Xiaoxuanzi was still lying in his arms, crying and sobbing, shaking his little shoulders, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
Chengcheng was more stable in character and didn't cry out loud, but his eyes were red and he looked like he was about to cry.
This is terrible, even more pitiful than the one who is crying.
As for Xiao Hanzi, she was held by He Yunqi, snuggling in her brother's arms, and also hugging Xiao Ranzi who was squatting down and clinging to her.
In short, they appear to be three poor little guys who have suffered all kinds of grievances and deserve to be pitied.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Lan was actually dumbfounded. Even she suspected that she had abused the triplets.
I was going to teach Xiaoxuan a lesson and not let him climb trees in the future.
With the three little ones in such a state, Zhao Lan couldn't even bring herself to blame them.
She took the initiative to admit her mistake to Mr. He: "Old Chief, it's my fault. I was making clothes for the three of them, and I didn't keep a close eye on them and let Xiaoxuanzi climb the tree."
"Luckily you brought little Qi Ranran with you, otherwise if she really fell, I wouldn't be able to explain to He Tingweiwei."
"You don't have to answer to them."
Mr. He was very annoyed: "I let the three little ones live with me in the new house because I wanted Ating and the other two to spend more time with the children."
"Now it's great. The child is left alone in the compound, without a father or a mother."
Mr. He was outspoken and afraid that Zhao Lan would misunderstand, he softened his voice and explained, "Alan, I'm not talking about you. If you can help look after the child, our He family will be grateful to you."
"A-Ting lost his parents when he was young, so pitiful."
"I was thinking that since A-Ting and Wei-Wei are going to college and the children are moving into a new house, we as parents can take time to spend more time with them."
The old man was very angry: "Look at what the children's parents are busy with all day long. They don't even go home to spend more time with their children on the weekend. My three little great-grandchildren are so pitiful. They can only climb up the tree to watch me talking to people outside."
Zhao Lan knew how to appease Chief He.
"This is Xuanxuan's first time climbing a tree. He heard you, the old commander, talking to someone."
"You take care of this child in the compound. He has a very good relationship with his brothers and sisters. I miss you so much."
She explained to Chief He, "A-Ting has been busy studying English at the Foreign Languages College these days. Weiwei was supposed to be at home with the children today, but a customer ordered four tables of food at the stewed food shop, so she went to help out for a while."
"I know you're going to bring little Qi Ranran here. She said she'll be back with lunch when she's done."
Zhao Lan then told Chief He all the reasons why He Ting and Shen Junqian were learning English. Chief He was at a loss for words when he learned that his grandson's study of English was related to that old comrade.
"Alan, I feel sorry for the kids. Look how these young people are struggling all day long."
Old Master He sighed, "When I have time in the future, I will come to the new house more often to see my good great-grandson. Or if Shuhua is free, ask Zhenyuan to bring her back to the compound to stay for a few days."
"Amin is now helping Weiwei run the shop, and he is so busy that he is rarely seen all day."
Speak of the devil, he appears. Zhao Lan told Mr. He about Lu Baiwei's braised food shop. Lu Baiwei and Gu Min came back with a few boxes of braised dishes and a bag of steamed buns.
Zhao Lan had already brewed tea and brought it over, set out the food, and sat down at the stone table to talk to Mr. He.
He Yunqi Ranran took his younger brothers and sisters to swing in the yard.
Gu Min and Lu Baiwei turned the archway with the vegetables in their hands and heard the laughter coming from the inner courtyard.
"Xiao Qi Ranran, auntie has brought you some braised food."
Lu Baiwei raised the stewed food in her hand and greeted Grandpa He: "Grandpa, please come here more often when you have time. The three little ones are so happy when you come."
"You guys are so busy all day long that you're nowhere to be seen. How can I not come?"
"My dear great-grandson would be pitiful if he didn't come."
The old man's tone was obviously wrong, and Lu Baiwei was confused.
At the critical moment, Zhao Lan winked at her, and then Lu Baiwei followed Zhao Lan into the house under the pretext of getting crispy candies for the children.
After listening to Zhao Lan's explanation of the whole story, Lu Baiwei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Xuanxuan, such a young child, actually climbed up the ginkgo tree in the backyard?
Chengcheng and Xiaohanzi are still keeping watch?
No wonder the old man was angry. It’s easy for such a young child to fall. Fortunately, nothing was wrong.
"It's all my fault. I made clothes for the three children but failed to keep an eye on them. The old man was mad. He couldn't vent his anger on me, so he could only vent it on you and Amin."
Zhao Lan showed the finished clothes to Lu Baiwei.
Lu Baiwei's eyes lit up when she saw it.
Because unlike the children's clothes bought in department stores in Beijing, the clothes made of Dacron fabric are very stylish, especially the one made for Xiao Hanzi, which has a bow on the collar.
The little skirt underneath is plaid.
This outfit is very fashionable.
“Isn’t it beautiful?”
Zhao Lan explained to Lu Baiwei: "I was bored and saw the three little ones playing outside, so I thought of making a nice little dress for Hanhan."
"Hanhan is so pretty. She has the best features of you and He Ting. Everyone who sees her says she looks like a porcelain doll."
"With a nice dress, our Hanhan will be the prettiest girl in the compound and Bingjiao Hutong."
Indeed, just by taking a look at the clothes, Lu Baiwei knew that Hanhan would look good in them.
The bow inlaid on the clothes is the finishing touch, making the ordinary white top look very fashionable and perfectly matching with the plaid skirt.
This is a bit like the college style that was popular in later generations. With a bow tie, this style of clothing will never go out of style no matter how long you wear it.
I have to say that Zhao Lan has a pair of skillful hands.
Lu Baiwei praised her for making the little clothes well.
She asked Zhao Lan, "Aunt, how did you come up with the idea of putting a bow on your dress?"
Speaking of making clothes, Zhao Lan talked nonstop: "Don't you have a bow headband? You said it was given to you by Xiaotong. She bought it with Xiaoshen at the entrance of your school."
"Your bow looks so pretty and fashionable. I thought of putting one on Hanhan's dress. Sure enough, the bow makes the dress look fashionable."
Zhao Lan was eager to try: "Why don't I go and change Hanhan into the new clothes I made. The old man will definitely be happy when he sees it, and he won't bother me about Xuanxuan climbing the tree."
Lu Baiwei also wanted to see what the clothes made by Zhao Lan would look like when worn, so she nodded quickly.
Call Gu Min outside and ask her to bring Xiao Hanzi in.
Little girls are always attracted by beautiful things. When Xiao Hanzi came out after changing into the little clothes made by Zhao Lan, Ranran was the first one to exclaim in amazement.
"My sister is so pretty!"
I have always put a filter on my sister.
He Yunqi also stopped pushing the swing and expressed his opinion.
"My sister is a fairy."
Mr. He's eyes were naturally wide open.
Even Xiaoxuanzi and Chengcheng know that their sister is pretty.
Their way was to jump off the swing and each of them hold Xiao Hanzi and take a bite.