Zhou Qian had lived with the old couple for some time, so she naturally understood what was going on. In order to save Grandpa Liu from danger, she had no choice but to take the blame.
"Grandma, you're wrong about Grandpa Liu. I was just craving barbecue."
Grandma Liu didn't believe it in her heart, but she didn't say anything. "Look, how good Xiao Lu is to you."
"..." Zhou Qian was embarrassed and immediately changed the subject, "But nothing can compare to grandma's rolled noodles."
"Then eat more. I'll pack you a few more packets of stewed food before you leave. When you get home and want to eat some, just take one out and cook it."
Grandpa Liu next to him added, "From the way you said it, it seems like you don't want Xiao Qian to come again."
Grandma Liu finally reacted, "Yes, yes, yes, come over when you want to eat, grandma will cook for you anytime."
"Don't worry, I won't be polite." Zhou Qian was so touched that he didn't know how to express it.
A few years ago, these two old people made her feel warmth when she was most helpless, and a few years later, this warmth is still there.
She thought that there was nothing in the world more heartwarming and unforgettable than this kind of warmth.
The four of them sat down around the square table. Lu Jing opened a bottle of low-alcohol liquor, poured a glass for Grandpa Liu, and then poured himself a glass.
Zhou Qian's previous anger had disappeared at this moment. She picked up the cup and handed it to Lu Jing, "Pour less for me, I want to accompany Grandpa Liu to have fun."
Grandma Liu said, "Don't make him happy. If he gets happy, I, an old woman, will be miserable."
Grandpa Liu quickly pulled Grandma Liu aside and said, "Don't spoil the fun for the children. This is a rare opportunity. At worst, I promise not to drink too much."
"You?" Grandma Liu curled her lips. "The sun is guaranteed to rise from the west, but that's more reliable than you promising not to drink."
Zhou Qian and Lu Jing watched the old couple bickering with laughter.
After Zhou Qian drank two glasses with Grandpa Liu, perhaps because of the alcohol, she picked up the glass again, stood up, and sincerely apologized to the two elders.
"Grandpa Liu, Grandma Liu, I offer this glass of wine to you. I want to thank you for taking me in and feeding me. I also want to thank you for your tolerance and understanding. Thank you for putting aside past grudges and accepting me."
At this point, Zhou Qian's voice was already choked with sobs. She took a deep breath, trying hard to force back the tears in her eyes, and then continued, "Here, I also want to apologize to you on behalf of my father. I'm sorry."
She bowed deeply to the two elders.
Beside her, Lu Jing looked at her with deep and unfathomable eyes.
"Xiao Qian, what are you doing..." Grandma Liu's eyes were full of heartache.
Zhou Qian straightened up, tears glistening in her smiling eyes, "I'm really happy today. This is probably the happiest and most relaxing day I've had in the past few years.
I never imagined that I could sit here openly and eat my favorite noodles, let alone appear in front of you. "
Grandma Liu pulled her to sit down, held her hand and comforted her, "It's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore. Have you forgotten what you promised me just now?"
Zhou Qian nodded, "I remember everything."
"It's good that you remember it. From now on, we'll put this matter behind us." Grandma Liu raised her juice glass. "Come on, let's drink to put this behind us."
The other three people also raised their glasses and clinked them with Grandma Liu's. The glasses made a crisp sound, which was extremely beautiful.
…
Everyone was in a good mood, sitting together eating and drinking, and before they knew it, it was past midnight.
Considering their age, Zhou Qian and Lu Jing didn't join Grandpa Liu in drinking. But Grandpa Liu was already drunk and refused to stop.
In the end, Lu Jing had no choice but to let Zhou Qian pretend to be drunk and ask to go home.
"Why go home? I haven't finished drinking yet." Grandpa Liu said half drunk and half awake.
Grandma Liu went up and grabbed Grandpa Liu's ear, "You old man, you're not done yet, are you? Can't you see Xiao Qian is drunk?"
"Who said I was drunk?" Grandpa Liu slammed his wine glass on the table unhappily and said with a thick tongue, "I'm not drunk. I can still finish two bottles at least."
"Just stay here and fix it. Xiao Qian and the others are going home soon."
"What are you going home for?"
"What can a young couple do when they get home? Of course, they should give birth to a big fat boy."
Lu Jing: “…”
Zhou Qian: “…”
Grandpa Liu burped and said, "Big Fatty is good. Big Fatty can be exchanged for a lot of wine."
Lu Jing: “…”
Zhou Qian: “…”
He is not my great-grandfather, confirmed!
Grandma Liu was so disappointed with her son, "Wine, wine, wine, why don't I drink you to death?"
After much persuasion, Lu Jing finally sent Grandpa Liu back to rest. Zhou Qian helped Grandma Liu clean up the table outside.
"So you were pretending?"
Zhou Qian smiled, "Not entirely, I do feel a little dizzy."
"Girls should drink less when out, especially pretty girls like you. It's not safe."
"I seldom drink."
"That's good." Grandma Liu said, "You and Xiao Lu should spend time together. Come over with him when you have time."
It seemed that Grandma Liu still didn't believe her words. Zhou Qian also expressed helplessness, "Grandma, I've already told you that he and I are not in the relationship you think we are."
Grandma Liu smiled mysteriously and said, "Don't hide it from me. Xiao Lu told me everything."
"...What did he say to you?" Zhou Qian widened his eyes. After all, with Lu Jing's talkative personality, he could say anything.
"Xiao Lu said that when he got a girlfriend, he would bring her to me, so he brought you here."
This didn't sound like something he'd said today, but Zhou Qian didn't dwell on it and simply explained, "I came here with him today, it was just... a coincidence."
Or rather, she also wanted to know why Lu Jing suddenly brought her here?
The old man said stubbornly, "I don't care. Anyway, you are the first girl he has brought here in all these years. The meaning is definitely different."
Zhou Qian said she was exhausted, but luckily she dropped the subject. She took the opportunity to ask, "Does Lu Jing... come over often?"
"He used to come quite often, but he's rarely come in the past two years." Grandma Liu's tone grew more serious as she spoke. "Don't be fooled by his usual carefree and careless behavior. He's actually feeling very aggrieved."
Zhou Qian was slightly startled, then curled his lips, "He's a rich young man, who dares to let him suffer?"
"Sometimes what you see isn't necessarily true, especially in a wealthy family like this, where there's a lot of deception going on."
Grandma Liu held her hand and said, "So, you should pay more attention to him and don't let him isolate himself all the time, otherwise he will have health problems sooner or later."
Zhou Qian could tell that Grandma Liu knew a lot about Lu Jing's affairs. She couldn't agree and could only comfort him, "Don't worry, he's not a three-year-old child. He can take care of himself."
"If he could take care of himself, would I need to tell you so much?"
At this time, Lu Jing came out, and Grandma Liu reminded her again, "Remember what grandma said."
Zhou Qian nodded in agreement.
After saying goodbye to Grandma Liu, they headed to where they parked.
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