Chapter 24 You've suffered so much over the years
The gentle night breeze, like a gentle messenger, slowly blows through the garden.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the flowers and plants in the garden, covering them with a layer of dreamy silver gauze, emitting a soft and quiet luster, as if the whole garden was immersed in a gentle dream.
Ruan Yue stood in the garden, her tense nerves finally relaxed a little in this peaceful atmosphere. She let out a breath, as if letting go of all the tension and anxiety she had just felt.
Jiang Tingwan looked at her relieved expression, and the corners of his lips unconsciously rose, revealing a gentle smile.
"When I first came here, I was as nervous as you."
She paused slightly, her eyes slowly looking into the distance, as if she was lost in memories of the past.
"Then one day, I lost my way in the garden. It was so quiet all around that I didn't dare to shout out loud. I could only stand there alone. Actually, I am a little afraid of the dark."
Ruan Yue heard this and turned her head curiously, looked at her and asked, "And then?"
"Then……"
Jiang Tingwan's lips curled up slightly, with a hint of warm memories in her smile, "Jiang Shixu appeared. He didn't say anything, but just walked to my side silently and took me back to the room."
As she spoke, she turned her head and her eyes fell gently on Ruan Yue's face, "So you don't have to be afraid of him. He's just not good at expressing his emotions, but he will never sit idly by when it comes to his family."
Ruan Yue looked at Jiang Tingwan's profile quietly.
In the moonlight, she found that when Jiang Tingwan talked about the past, his expression gradually softened from the initial indifference, and finally he even had a relieved smile.
The night breeze blew gently again, and the tension in Ruan Yue's heart dissipated little by little with Jiang Tingwan's smile, replaced by a sense of security and warmth.
"Sister..." She spoke softly, her voice full of gratitude, "Thank you."
Jiang Tingwan smiled, stretched out her hand, and gently rubbed the top of her head without saying anything.
At this moment, no words are needed. The figures of the two standing side by side in the moonlight can convey the deep friendship between them better than any words.
In the distance, Jiang Shixu stood quietly in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, staring at the two figures standing side by side in the garden through the bright glass, his eyes deep.
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Jiang Tingwan brought Ruan Yue back from the garden. When they passed by the study, they faintly heard the low and deep voice of Mr. Huo coming from inside.
"Wanzhou is back, so you must pay attention to the compensation. You must make up for whatever she lacks. If you can't give it to her, come to me."
Wanzhou, that was the name given to Ruan Yue back then.
Jiang Tingwan was slightly startled. So many years had passed, but she didn't expect that only Mr. Huo would bring it up.
Then, Mr. Huo's voice sounded again.
"But we can't favor one over the other. I've seen what's happened to Ting Wan over the years, and we can't neglect her."
"From now on, we have to let the children come back for dinner every week! The Jiang family has become so deserted! For so many years, I don't know what to say to you. Now that Wanzhou is back, we can't go on like this!"
I don't know why Mr. Huo got more and more excited as he spoke...
She and Ruan Yue stopped at the same time.
Jiang Tingwan turned his head and looked at Ruan Yue with gentle eyes. He blinked lightly and said in a low voice, "You see, I said that Grandpa only looks fierce."
The two looked at each other, the corners of their mouths slightly raised, revealing a tacit smile, and tacitly did not disturb the conversation in the study, and tiptoed back to the living room.
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Old Master Huo walked out of the study with a dignified look on his face. He waved his hand forcefully and demanded in an unquestionable tone that everyone stay in the mansion.
Jiang Tingwan carefully settled Ruan Yue and was just about to move back to her room when she heard the old man's loud voice.
"Ting Wan, accompany grandpa for a walk."
She knew in her heart that the old man wanted to talk to her alone.
Late at night, the garden seemed to be shrouded in a veil of silence, making it even quieter.
The moonlight is like water, sprinkling on the winding path, reflecting light and shadows of varying depths.
Mr. Huo walked ahead with his hands behind his back and steady steps.
"Wanwan, I've seen everything you've been like over the years."
"Although Wanzhou is back." He tried to make his voice softer, but the strong energy in his voice remained undiminished.
"But don't worry, as long as grandpa is still here, no one will dare to treat you badly."
"If the Jiang family can't afford to raise two daughters, my Huo family can!"
Having said that, he stopped, turned slowly, and looked at Jiang Tingwan with a firm gaze.
Jiang Tingwan met the old man's gaze, looking at the face that tried to be gentle but still revealed majesty, and her eyes felt a little warm.
In fact, she is not afraid of these things. These things did not belong to her in the first place, and she would not have any regrets even if she gave them back.
But after hearing this, she was still somewhat moved.
Just like a sensible child who finally discovered that she was very tired.
In the reflection of the moonlight, she clearly saw the twinkling of love and care that only an elder could have in his eyes.
"Grandpa, I understand."
Her voice was very light, "Over the years, Wanwan has been very content."
Old Master Huo snorted heavily, his tone showing dissatisfaction with the Jiang family.
"I don't know what kind of moral character the Jiang family has."
"They don't talk to each other and don't go home."
"You've suffered a lot over the years."
As he spoke, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a jade bracelet.
The jade beads were full and round, emitting a soft and lustrous light under the moonlight, and they were obviously worth a fortune at first glance.
The old man stretched out his rough fingers and gently helped Jiang Tingwan put it on.
The emerald green jade beads set off her slender white wrists, the two complementing each other and adding a touch of elegance.
"this......"
"I've been ready for a long time."
Mr. Huo interrupted her and said, "I wanted to wait until you returned to the Huo family before giving it to you."
Jiang Tingwan gently stroked the cool jade bead on her wrist. She understood the good intentions of Grandpa Huo.
He gave Ruan Yue the bracelet in front of everyone. It was a compensation and recognition for his granddaughter. It was telling Ruan Yue clearly about her important position in the Huo family and letting her know that she was highly valued.
Giving her this bracelet in private at this moment is to show her that she will always be a child recognized by the Huo family, and the Huo family will always be her solid backing no matter when and where.
Just like Jiang Shixu is always taciturn but extremely reliable, the Huo family seems to be born good at using actions instead of words, silently expressing their deep emotions.
Thinking of this, Jiang Tingwan smiled faintly.
Jiang Tingwan gently held Mr. Huo's arm, and the two of them slowly walked back along the path.
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