Fortunately, the bank lobby wasn't very big, and they found the two children in no time.
However, what she saw left Meng Shuyun speechless with astonishment.
The two sisters were chatting happily with Xiaojun!
After Xiaojun's grandmother passed away, wasn't he supposed to be sent to an orphanage?
How could it be inside a bank in Guangzhou?! It's only been a few days!
Meng Shuyun remembered that she had originally planned with the two sisters to visit Xiaojun and give the poor child some help.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jun had already arrived in Guangshi.
Moreover, standing next to Xiaojun was an old woman with a full head of white hair and a goatee.
The old man had a serious face, and when he wasn't smiling, he gave off a somewhat dignified air. His eyes held a profound and unfathomable depth.
Meng Shuyun's heart tightened instantly. Without hesitation, she rushed over, holding one child tightly in each hand, her voice tinged with anxiety and reproach:
"You two little rascals, are you trying to scare your grandma to death! What if you get lost!"
As she spoke, she tightly shielded the two children behind her, as if afraid they might be harmed in the slightest.
Xiaoli and Xiaojuan timidly tugged at Meng Shuyun's sleeve, their heads bowed, their faces filled with self-reproach, and their voices trembling with tears as they spoke:
"I'm sorry, Grandma, we really shouldn't have run off like that." After saying that, the two of them secretly looked up at Meng Shuyun, their eyes filled with guilt and unease.
Xiao Juan clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, her tone slightly pleading, and whispered:
"Xiaojun found his grandfather, so he came to Guangzhou. We are so happy, and we even gave him all the things we had prepared. Grandma, please don't be angry, okay?"
As she spoke, she looked at Meng Shuyun with her big, watery eyes, appearing pitiful.
"Yes, Grandma, don't be angry. It was all my idea. I just happened to see Xiaojun, and I got excited, so I took my sister with me."
Xiaoli hurriedly took all the blame upon herself. Her face turned bright red, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.
The two sisters each held Meng Shuyun's hand tightly, looking at her hesitantly, like two kittens waiting for their owner's forgiveness after making a mistake.
Meng Shuyun's face was stern, her tone full of worry and reproach: "Do you know how worried your aunt and I were when you suddenly left without a word?"
What if we encounter human traffickers? Have you thought about how heartbroken Grandma and your parents would be if something really happened to them?
As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
Gu Xue looked at the two little ones in front of her with a serious expression. Her usually gentle demeanor was unusually tinged with anger in her voice.
"You two really scared your grandma and me to death. You're not allowed to leave without saying goodbye in the future, or I won't take you out anymore."
She frowned slightly, her eyes full of concern and admonition.
While the two were scolding the two sisters, Xiao Jun and the old man were also quietly observing Meng Shuyun.
The old man patted Xiao Jun's head with loving eyes, then lowered his head, his tone as gentle as a spring breeze, a stark contrast to his previous cold and aloof appearance.
"Is this your old friend?" He unconsciously slowed down and softened his speech as he spoke, afraid of startling his grandson who had just been brought home.
Since his grandmother passed away, Xiaojun has become taciturn.
He held the old man's finger tightly, looked intently at the two sisters, and gave a soft "hmm," saying, "They lent me twenty yuan."
As he said this, Xiao Jun's eyes instantly welled up with tears, his voice low and hoarse, tinged with a sob, as if he were recalling that difficult time.
Upon hearing this, the old man sighed softly, then beckoned to the bank's service counter and carefully inquired about the purpose of Meng Shuyun and the others' visit.
After learning about the situation, he took a steady step forward to greet Meng Shuyun and sincerely expressed his gratitude: "Hello, I am Xiaojun's grandfather. Thank you very much for lending a helping hand when my grandson needed it most."
He bowed slightly, a grateful smile on his face.
At this moment, a teller came over with a smile and respectfully invited them to the conference room for a talk, and thoughtfully prepared tea and snacks.
The aroma of tea and the delicate refreshments in the meeting room added a touch of warmth to the slightly tense atmosphere.
"Don't mention it, this is just friendship between children. It's fate that they can become friends."
Meng Shuyun smiled and looked at Xiaojun with a hint of pity in her eyes. The child was indeed pitiful, but finding his biological grandfather was a good thing.
Countless people dream of finding their biological parents but never get the chance. It's a stroke of luck that Xiaojun was able to find his family.
Just then, the teller, with light steps, handed a contract to Meng Shuyun.
Meng Shuyun was slightly taken aback, a look of bewilderment on her face. She looked at the teller with a puzzled expression, not understanding what this meant.
The teller smiled and looked at Xiaojun with kind eyes, and slowly said, "I heard that you urgently need money and want to take out a loan. You helped my grandson in his time of need by lending him twenty yuan. Now I will personally apply for a guarantee for you and increase your limit to two hundred thousand yuan."
His voice was gentle yet firm, echoing in the conference room.
Gu Xue and Meng Shuyun stared at each other in disbelief, their eyes wide with surprise.
Two hundred thousand, what does that mean?
An average family would probably never earn that much money in their lifetime.
Judging from the bank staff's respectful manner, one could tell that the old man in front of them was no ordinary person.
I never expected that they could get a quota of 200,000 just by talking!
Moreover, he didn't even ask about their basic situation. What if he lent them money and they lost it all? Wouldn't he be at a huge loss?
Meng Shuyun and Gu Xue exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.
"Sir, although we've helped Xiaojun with some small favors, this loan of 200,000... shouldn't you first assess our assets? What if, and I mean what if, we can't repay this loan? Wouldn't that mean you..."
Meng Shuyun hesitated for a moment, but still voiced her concerns.
She didn't say the rest, but the other person must have understood perfectly what she wanted to express.
If we really can't repay this money, then we may really lose everything.
The old man smiled, a hint of kindness appearing on his previously cold face: "It's alright. As I just said, you lent my grandson twenty, so I'll lend you twenty. I think it's perfectly reasonable."
His eyes revealed an unwavering determination.
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