Although Qiao Anning didn't say it, he was always envious every time he saw Qiao Keke bringing back all kinds of toys from his grandfather's house, or showing off to him what he ate and played at his grandfather's house.
It's not just for fun, but more importantly because of the family love he is missing.
Every child in the kindergarten is excited when talking about their grandparents. In their mouths, grandparents are their protectors. Whenever their mom and dad want to punish them, they will go to their grandparents for help.
There are countless delicious food and fun things at grandparents’ house. For these children, it is a paradise.
Every time there were children talking, Qiao Anning would always walk away silently. He had never experienced what the intergenerational affection they talked about was like, so he could only hide in the corner and imagine it alone.
When Qiao Anning heard that Su Man was going to take him to his grandfather's house, he was a little excited, but more nervous.
"Is grandpa still angry with me? What if he chases me away?" An Ning's pink little face was full of worry.
Su Man smiled and touched An Ning's smooth little face. "That happened a long time ago. Grandpa won't be angry forever."
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Su Man's guess was not without reason. Qiao's father was angry at the time, so he might have said some harsh words. But Qiao Anning was his grandson after all, and they were related by blood. He wouldn't disown his own grandson just because of something.
The reason why she never came to visit again was not only because she was afraid that Qiao's father and mother would scold An Ning, but also because of Zhao Man's own reasons.
Compared to Qiao's parents, who came from educated families, and Qiao Yingrui, who also earned his MBA abroad and is now the CEO of a listed company, Zhao Man, who went to a technical school right after high school, always felt inferior.
In addition, with the example of Qiao Yingrui's ex-wife, Zhao Man always felt uncomfortable when going to Qiao's house, so she avoided them with an ostrich mentality.
Now, it's time to break the ice.
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Qiao Family
"Keke, have another bite. Your grandma has been busy all morning."
Qiao's father, Qiao Lecheng, followed Qiao Keke with a bowl of rice and fed her.
Qiao Keke was so engrossed in the latest Barbie doll that she refused to eat. When pressed, she started throwing a tantrum again, "Grandpa, are you annoying me? I don't want to eat."
Seeing this scene, Qiao's mother, Shen Liping, frowned.
When she was young, she was a university teacher. Although she doted on children, she was not as pampered as Qiao Lecheng and Qiao Yingrui. Seeing Qiao Keke being so rude, she said seriously, "Keke, how can you talk to grandpa like that?"
Although Shen Liping didn't say anything harsh, Qiao Keke started crying. "Grandma is so mean to me. I don't want to come to Grandpa's house anymore. I want to call Dad and ask him to take me home."
When he heard that his precious granddaughter was not coming, Qiao Lecheng no longer cared about feeding her. He put down the bowl and coaxed her, "Okay, okay, if Keke doesn't want to eat, then don't eat. We won't eat."
Shen Liping frowned, “Lecheng, how can you spoil your child like this?”
Qiao Lecheng pounded his aching waist and pointed to the door, motioning her to go out and talk.
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"Hey, Keke's mother passed away early, and her stepmother was not good to her. Plus, Yingrui gave her a younger brother, so she can only be more relaxed here with us. You should not be so strict." Qiao Lecheng advised.
Shen Liping sighed, "You're right, but I have to find a chance to talk to Zhao Man about it. Even though Keke isn't her biological child, I can't be too partial to her."
When Zhao Man was mentioned, Qiao Lecheng's eyes widened. "Do you think it's useful? Didn't you hear what Keke said about how much she suffered at home? And her little brother is so naughty. It shows how bad Zhao Man is at educating children."
Shen Liping was helpless. "Well, it's been almost a year. Why are you still holding on to such a small matter?"
"A small matter? That's our Qiao family's heirloom, and this little bastard just destroyed it like that."
"What are you talking about?"
Shen Liping scolded, "He is a little bastard, what are you? An old bastard?"
Qiao Lecheng stopped talking.
Seeing that he had calmed down, Shen Liping said, "But Zhao Man is indeed a bit unreasonable. It would have been fine if she didn't come to apologize afterwards, but she actually refused to even come to the door."
“Ding Dong.”
As he was speaking, the doorbell rang.
Shen Liping looked at her watch. It was not yet time for Qiao Yingrui to pick up the child. Who could it be?
When she opened the door, she saw that there was no one in sight. Just as Shen Liping was wondering, a clear child's voice rang out.
"Hello, grandma."
Shen Liping lowered her head, and Qiao Anning was trying hard to look up at her with a sweet smile on her face.
"mom."
Su Man, who was lagging behind with her things, also arrived at the door. She smiled gently, "It's the weekend today. I want to bring An Ning to visit you and Dad. Is it convenient for you to come in?"
Before Shen Liping could speak, Qiao Anning blinked and said, "It's okay if it's inconvenient."
Shen Liping was amused and touched his head. "Why is it inconvenient? Come in."
Qiao Anning didn't move, but bowed ninety degrees, "Excuse me."
Shen Liping couldn't help laughing, "Don't disturb me, don't disturb me."
She led Qiao An Ning in and said to Qiao Lecheng who came out to greet her, "Look who's here."
Qiao Lecheng's face immediately darkened as he saw Su Man. He said in a deep voice, "An Ning's mother is here. Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
Su Man ignored his attitude and said with a smile, "An Ning said he missed his grandparents, so I brought him over to see them."
As soon as the words fell, An Ning took a step forward and called out crisply, "Hello, Grandpa."
Then she added a sweet smile, and her clear little voice made Qiao Lecheng's heart tremble.
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