Chapter 130: Involuntarily

When Tang Zikai heard Dai Qing's refusal, his expression softened a little, "Grandpa, I'm here for a trip, and you've delayed me for quite some time. You can't be too overbearing."

"You rascal, Qing is a helpful kid. It's because you took up her time that she asked you to be her guide. Take a good look at the scenery of Xiangshan. You often come here, so you know the most about the beautiful places, don't you?"

"With you leading the way, Qing can avoid taking many detours." How come this child, who is usually quite smart, doesn't understand?

Mr. Tang stared at his grandson. Among his several grandsons, this one looked the most like him, but his personality was too cold. He had no interest in anything except his work.

Although it is a good thing for young people to love their work, it is also a problem if they want to devote themselves to it 24 hours a day. If this continues, when will he be able to hold his grandson?

He also hopes to have four generations living under one roof.

Tang Zikai pursed his lips, his face was tense, and his whole body showed resistance. He was very unhappy to be a tour guide with a stranger.

Dai Qing looked at him, raised her eyebrows, put the five hundred yuan given by the old man into her pocket, waved her hand,

"Goodbye."

You are not happy, but I am annoyed too. She is walking alone, going wherever she wants, and there are many strangers around her, so she must be uncomfortable, okay?

The grandfather and grandson watched Dai Qing walk down the stairs and turn to the side. Grandpa Tang was very disappointed. "Silly boy, that girl is not an ordinary person. It's not good for you to always have such a bad temper."

"Grandpa, let's go back first. The doctor said the weather is going to change soon. You need to take good care of your body and not sneak out again."

Tang Zikai stepped forward, held the old man's arm, and walked forward along the bluestone road. As for how unusual Dai Qing was, he didn't take it to heart at all.

"Hey, you, forget it. Everyone has their own destiny. Grandpa won't force you." Old Master Tang walked back slowly with his crutches. "Why did you come here suddenly and ignore your work?"

"I have a week's vacation. I just went home today to pack my things. I will be on a mission as soon as the vacation is over."

Tang Zikai pursed his lips. His grandfather suddenly disappeared again. The doctor was worried and called home, and he happened to answer the phone.

"Grandpa, it's already late autumn, the weather is unpredictable, and you're not in good health. You can't just act rashly. If something happens, my family will be worried."

"Humph, are you worried that I won't be able to protect them after I die? I've said it before, they're not cut out for it, just having a stable job is enough, don't mess around. But look, they're all making trouble. I'm old, I can't control them anymore, just let them do whatever they want, as long as they don't fall too badly in the end."

The old man hummed softly, and sighed softly, his eyes showing sadness.

"Although Grandpa has not resigned, he has delegated his power and no longer participates in many meetings. Because of this, no one cares about your father's nonsense. His ability is there, but he can't do anything useful."

"In our Tang family, you are the only one who has a promising future and is capable of doing things. So, Grandpa puts all his hopes on you. But it is too tiring to carry the whole burden by yourself. Grandpa always feels guilty about you."

There is no way. My son is not ambitious, has high expectations but poor skills, and is not satisfied with the status quo, which has caused a lot of jokes.

For the sake of the Tang family, he could only go beyond his son, train his grandson, and do his best to maintain the Tang family's place.

Fortunately, his grandson lived up to his expectations and became the most outstanding son in the entire Tang family and the best among his generation. All his hard work over the years was not in vain.

Because of this, others think he is biased and cannot see the situation clearly. With this little situation, he still wants to move forward, which is simply a dream.

The more this happened, the more he felt he owed his grandson. Under his strict control, he had never been as lively as a child should be. Ever since he was old enough to understand, he had been working hard for the family and focusing on his career.

Now I am 25 years old, and despite my handsome appearance, my heart is as cold as an ice stick.

"Grandpa has put too much pressure on you. Sometimes I always wonder if I have done something wrong."

"Grandpa is right. Someone in a family has to stand up. My father and second uncle also want to, but they just don't have the strength to do it."

Tang Zikai looked at his grandfather's staggering steps and whispered a word of advice. He did not regret his efforts at all, for the Tang family and for his own ambitions.

"Grandpa is old now and can't protect the Tang family for a few years. I'll rely on you from now on."

Mr. Tang held his cane and looked up at the scenery in the distance.

"You are not a child anymore, you have your own problems to solve. If you meet a girl you like, start a family as soon as possible. Maybe grandpa will even be able to see his great-grandchildren."

"...Grandpa, I don't have any girl I like."

Their special operations unit is often on missions, and it's normal for them to be away for two to three months. Which girl is willing to just sit there and wait?

Instead of wasting a girl's youth, it is better not to provoke her from the beginning.

"Eh? Look at the pavilion across the street, isn't that Qing?" Old Tang narrowed his eyes and pointed at the opposite half of the mountain. "It's all thanks to her today. If she hadn't suddenly appeared, you wouldn't have been able to see Grandpa."

As he spoke, Mr. Tang took out the gourd-shaped porcelain vase from his pocket.

"I am a living being, but I have to rely on this to maintain my life. I really can't accept it."

Tang Zikai narrowed his eyes and looked at the girl standing on the opposite mountain and looking into the distance. His expression softened a little, "Grandpa saved her life. If there is a chance in the future, I will repay her."

"You? You don't even want to be a tour guide, and you're still asking for a reward? Do you think I'm a liar?"

The old man's beard was curled up with anger.

"Just go ahead and let them accompany me back."

Sunzi is good in every way except that he is too boring. Especially when it comes to life-long matters, he is completely clueless.

I hope this child is lucky and can meet a partner who will accompany him throughout his life. He will have someone to accompany him on his journey of hard work and will not be too lonely.

Watching his grandfather leave with the doctor, Tang Zikai pursed his lips, looked at the pavilion opposite, sighed deeply, and turned to the fork in the road.

Dai Qing climbed a small hill and admired the red leaves along the way. She felt particularly relaxed and did not feel tired at all.

She looked up at the Xianglu Peak opposite. She had heard that the cliffs there were steep and difficult to climb, commonly known as the Ghost-Seeing Peak. She wanted to go and see it for herself.

Walking up the steps in front, you will occasionally meet a few tourists. Listening to their conversations, you will find that they all come here to see the maple leaves of Xiangshan Mountain.

Just after walking a distance, Dai Qing stopped and looked at Tang Zikai who was standing not far in front of her with a frown. Didn't this man leave with his grandfather?

When did you run ahead of me?

"Well, I'm familiar with the attractions here. If you don't mind, I can take you to see them."