Pan Qingbai was very familiar with the way to the Zhu family, but this was the first time he had ever been to the Zhu family as Zhu Ran's boyfriend.
When she entered the house, there was another person besides Grandpa Zhu. After careful observation, Lu Qingyan realized that this person was Zhu Ran's eldest uncle's son, Zhu Jun.
Zhu Jun was not the spirited man he remembered; he looked almost ten years older than the last time he saw him. But in fact, only six months had passed since they last met.
"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Lu Qingyan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
"Xiao Ran," Grandpa Zhu said slowly, "I've seen everything you've done and done over the past month. I never imagined that our Xiao Ran would grow up so big and become so capable. I won't hide it from you anymore; perhaps letting you know is the best outcome."
If he knows nothing and is taken advantage of later, he will truly regret it.
"Is it... news about my parents?" Lu Qingyan's voice trembled, and she almost couldn't stand up. Pan Qingbai supported her.
"Our Zhu family is now down to just the three of us, grandfather, grandson, and granddaughter." Old Master Zhu closed his eyes, not daring to collapse no matter how much pain he felt.
These two are still just children. How could he leave them in peace?
From the very beginning until the end of this first month, the number of people in the Zhu family decreased one by one, and even the eldest son who used to sit at the top was gone.
People's hearts have long been corrupted; who would still be willing to give me any face?
Zhu Jun held the old man's hand and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Xiao Ran in the future."
Pan Qingbai chimed in, "Yes, Grandpa, don't worry, I will treat Xiaoran well in the future."
Grandpa Zhu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly, "Good, good, good child." He closed his eyes with a relieved smile on his face.
Zhu Jun sobbed uncontrollably, covering his mouth tightly with one hand, afraid to make a sound, his eyes bloodshot.
Lu Qingyan reached out with trembling hands to Grandpa Zhu's nose and found that he was not surprised at all. He had just fallen asleep and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Thank goodness. Grandpa Zhu is alright now; he'll be fine after a short nap.
Lu Qingyan tugged at Zhu Jun and called him outside: "Cousin, when did you get back?"
"I just got back," Zhu Jun said.
"I'm sorry, cousin. I didn't spend enough time with Grandpa," Lu Qingyan said guiltily.
"Xiao Ran, how can you take all this on yourself?" Zhu Jun rubbed Lu Qingyan's head and forced a smile. "Xiao Ran, I know Grandpa didn't want to tell you these things. He thinks you're still young and need to be pampered. Now that he's telling you these things, it means he truly approves of you."
The daughters of the Zhu family are different from the children of the Zhu family.
The daughters of the Zhu family only need to be glamorous, but the children of the Zhu family must shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing and protecting the Zhu family. The latter path may be more difficult, but it also brings greater rewards.
"Xiao Ran, it's just the three of us left to depend on each other. I'm really worried that I can't protect you," Zhu Jun said with a wry smile.
Lu Qingyan patted Zhu Jun on the shoulder and said, "Cousin, it's okay if you're not energetic on your own. I have Brother Pan here with me."
Zhu Jun said calmly, "I really hope you don't bring that kid here. He's an outsider," a scoundrel who wants to kidnap his own sister.
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