In addition to the old man of the Xiao family, old man Xie, old man Zhang, and the two grandfathers of the Gong family were also there.
It turned out that the old man of the Xiao family really followed his words that day and called several old men together, even under the pretext of letting them meet his godgranddaughter.
When Old Man Gong saw this scene, he immediately pretended to be very angry, crossed his arms over his chest, and said with a stern face: "When did my granddaughter-in-law become your goddaughter? How can you steal someone like this!"
The old man of the Xiao family laughed out loud, "Old Gong, don't be so stingy. The more I look at Yuexi, the more I like her. What's wrong with adopting her as a goddaughter? It doesn't affect her being your granddaughter-in-law."
For a moment, the two of them started arguing with each other, their faces red and their necks thick, while the other old men tried to persuade them one after another.
Lin Yuexi stood aside, watching the scene, feeling both moved and a little overwhelmed.
She knew very well that these elders loved her sincerely, but this sudden "competition" made her a little overwhelmed.
After thinking for a while, Lin Yuexi had an idea. She walked to Old Man Gong with a smile and whispered in his ear, "Grandpa, please don't be angry. I have prepared two more jars of good wine for you in private. I guarantee that they are the best you have never tasted. Please be generous and don't bother with Grandpa Xiao."
When Old Man Gong heard this, his eyes immediately lit up, but he still snorted in a reserved manner, "For the sake of your two jars of wine, I will not bother with him for the time being."
So several old men sat around a quaint tea table, which was filled with exquisite snacks and the fine wine brought by Lin Yuexi.
Old Man Gong picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and showed a satisfied expression on his face. He praised: "Yuexi's wine has a mellow taste and is very comfortable to drink!"
Several other old men also echoed the sentiment, and for a moment, the living room was filled with the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses.
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi sat quietly by the side, smiling, and refilled tea and wine for the elders at the right time.
Lin Yuexi's eyes were filled with gentleness and respect as she listened attentively to the old people recalling the glorious past.
Lu Cheng occasionally interjected a few words and exchanged views on current affairs with the elders, and his every move showed steadiness and humility.
Not far away, Xiao Yichen was playing chess with Zi Yan and Xi Yun.
Xiao Yichen patiently guided the two children, explaining the skills and strategies of playing chess.
Zi Yan and Xi Yun opened their eyes wide, listened with great interest, and laughed happily from time to time.
Their tender little hands moved the chess pieces on the board. Although their chess skills were not yet proficient, their concentration and seriousness were so amusing that one could not help laughing.
In this lively and warm atmosphere, only the old man from the Xie family seemed a little absent-minded.
From time to time, he looked at Lin Yuexi, his eyes full of confusion and inquiry.
He looked at Lin Yuexi's face carefully, and the doubts in his heart became stronger.
Why are this girl's eyebrows, eyes, and demeanor so similar to those of my eldest son Xie Youan?
Old man Xie's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to many years ago.
At that time, the eldest son Xie Youan had a girlfriend in the countryside and they had a deep relationship.
Later, Xie Youan returned to the city and joined the army. He specially sent someone back to inquire about the girl, but he didn't expect to get the news that the girl was already married.
So many years have passed, and although Xie Youan later got married and had children and started his own family, he could never let go of that girl in his heart.
Old man Xie’s eyes were fixed on Lin Yuexi, and he thought to himself: Could it be that this granddaughter-in-law of the Gong family is the granddaughter of his Xie family who is living outside?
If this is true, then it is really fate.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, and he felt both excited and nervous. But he couldn't just guess at this kind of thing, he had to find a chance to check it out.
Thinking of this, Old Man Xie's eyes became determined, and he decided to find a suitable opportunity to get to the bottom of the matter.
Old man Xie suppressed his inner turmoil and tried to look normal. He picked up the wine glass again, but when the wine went down his throat, it lost its original taste and his mind was filled with Lin Yuexi's affairs.
At this time, the sound of laughter and chatter continued in the living room. The old man of the Xiao family enthusiastically told interesting stories about his youth, which caused everyone to laugh.
Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi also laughed, but Lin Yuexi keenly noticed that something was wrong with Old Man Xie. She subconsciously looked at Old Man Xie, and their eyes met. Old Man Xie quickly looked away, pretending to focus on the wine glass.
On Xiao Yichen's side, the children were playing more and more enthusiastically.
Zi Yan accidentally knocked over the chessboard with his chess piece, and the chess pieces scattered all over the floor. Xiao Yichen smiled and comforted him, and bent down with the children to pick up the chess pieces.
This little episode made the atmosphere in the living room more relaxed and cheerful.
Old man Xie thought that he couldn't just sit there and wait.
He decided to find an excuse and leave for a while to sort out his thoughts and think of a way to verify it.
So he stood up, cleared his throat and said, "My old waist is a little uncomfortable after sitting for a long time, so I'm going out for some fresh air."
Old Man Gong looked up at him and asked with concern: "Old Xie, are you okay? Do you want me to go for a walk with you?"
Old man Xie waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'll just take a stroll by myself." After that, he slowly walked towards the door.
As soon as he arrived in the yard, Old Man Xie took a deep breath and began to think.
The first thing he thought of was to contact the person who had gone to the countryside to gather information that year, perhaps he could find some clues from him.
Although it has been many years and that person may not still remember it clearly, it is a direction at least.
Just as he was thinking, Lu Cheng came out of the living room and saw Old Man Xie pacing in the yard. He walked up to him and asked with concern: "Grandpa Xie, why are you here? Are you feeling unwell?"
Old man Xie came back to his senses and forced a smile, "It's okay, kid, you just sat for too long, come out and move around."
Lu Cheng nodded. "It's windy outside. If you feel cold, go back to the house. Yuexi and I are here. Just let me know if you need anything."
"Okay, okay, you are thoughtful." Old man Xie responded, but he was thinking in his heart whether he should test Lu Cheng to see if he knew anything about Lin Yuexi's life experience.
But after thinking about it, he felt that it was too hasty, so he exchanged a few words of greeting and watched Lu Cheng go back to the house.
Old man Xie stood in the yard for a while. The biting cold wind blew across his wrinkled face, but failed to dispel the doubts lingering in his heart.
He tightened his coat, his eyes showing unquestionable determination, and finally, he made up his mind.
When I go back tonight, I must have a good talk with my son who serves as the chief's adjutant.
He wanted to find out whether his son had had any affair with that girl. After finding out, he would investigate Lin Yuexi's background.
When he thought that Lin Yuexi might be his own granddaughter, a complex emotion surged in Old Man Xie's heart, including anticipation and a hint of nervousness.
If it turns out to be as he expected, it will be quite exciting.
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