Chapter 217 Various Ways to Deal with Him
After tasting the birthday cake, Han Xi exclaimed that the craftsmanship was comparable to that of a professional pastry chef, and even Shen Jiheng, who doesn't like sweets, praised it.
Han Xi said, "I'm looking at the birthday cakes; I think they'll be the dark horse at the birthday banquet."
Shen Jiheng nodded: "Grandma likes these things, Aunt is very thoughtful."
Gu Hongyi was filled with relief. Now that his wife had recovered and was getting along so well with her family, she even made birthday cakes for Grandma Shen, which was beyond his expectations.
Grandma Gu frowned slightly as she held the birthday cake. Last year, on her birthday, she had asked Ding Shan several times to make some of her signature pastries, but Ding Shan had refused each time. Why was she so kind as to make some for the Shen family this time?
It wasn't that she was stingy, but rather that she had an indescribable feeling about it.
Grandma Gu tasted it and found it quite delicious, but she also suggested, "Han Xi, I think it's best not to take the birthday cakes out, in case there are too many people and some people have an allergic reaction or feel unwell."
Grandma Gu couldn't very well say that she was worried about the birthday cakes, so she had to use tactful words to remind her.
Now that Ding Shan is quiet and gentler than before, her mother-in-law is naturally very happy, but this doesn't feel real, which is why she has reservations.
Gu Hongyi laughed and said, "Mom, aren't you overthinking it? Look, we're fine after eating it. This is Ding Shan's thoughtfulness."
Han Xi nodded in agreement. Ding Shan had been so sincere in helping with the preparations, it would be hard to refuse.
"But I feel that if something happens when there are many people, it won't be good."
Grandma Gu knew that saying these things would upset Ding Shan, but in order to avoid any problems with Han Xi, she still shamelessly reminded her.
Ding Shan came out of the kitchen with a plate in her hand, smiling.
"Mom, I know you're still upset that I didn't make you birthday cakes last year. I wasn't feeling well then, but now that I'm in the mood to make something, please don't stop me."
Ding Shan was determined to find a way to get revenge, and she wasn't going to let this old woman ruin it.
Gu Hongyi chimed in, "Mom, so that's why you're upset. Tomorrow's your birthday, I'll have Ding Shan make you some extra."
Gu Beichen said, "Grandma, my mom hasn't moved in a long time. It's rare that she's in the mood for this now, so please don't say anything that might spoil the mood."
Grandma Gu sighed as she listened, but then she thought that since Ding Shan was delivering it openly and honestly, nothing should happen. If she tried to stop her, it would make her seem petty.
Shen Jiheng said, "Grandma is overthinking things."
Grandma Gu chuckled and said, "That's true, old people tend to overthink things, don't worry about it."
Han Xi put her arm around her shoulder, understanding that her grandmother was worried that there would be trouble if something went wrong with the things she brought.
The next morning, Han Xi packed her luggage and went downstairs, where she saw Ding Shan and her nanny busy in the dining room, packing up the prepared birthday cakes.
Seeing how busy she was, Han Xi said gratefully, "Aunt, I heard you got up before dawn to make pancakes. I will pass on your kindness to Grandma."
Ding Shan smiled and said, "Some things pass the time faster when you're doing them. It'll be done soon. Go and change the children's clothes first."
Han Xi's ideal harmonious family is one where everyone considers the other's needs and cares for each other constantly, just like they do now.
Han Xi opened the children's room and saw that Shen Jiheng had already changed their clothes and was looking at her with a smug expression.
Han Xi merely glanced at him before checking the things packed for the children.
"Hey, aren't you overlooking something?"
Han Xi shrugged: "Do you want me to give you a certificate of merit, praising you for dressing the children today?"
Shen Jiheng was speechless, but Han Xi always managed to come up with various ways to deal with him.
Today is a good day to take them back to the old house, and Shen Jiheng won't hold a grudge against her.
Although he was only going back for two short days, Shen Jiheng was confident that one day he would bring them home not as guests, but as his lover and family.
Sitting in the car, Han Xi felt a little uneasy. Shen Jiheng was having a great time with the two children and didn't notice her emotional change.
As the car drove into the old house, the figures of the old lady and Madam Shen could be seen in the distance, and as expected, Bai Xue was also present.
Han Xi breathed a sigh of relief and got out of the car. The old lady walked over quickly, supported by Madam Shen.
"Han Xi, I've been waiting for you for so long. Where is my great-grandson?"
Han Xi looked into the car and saw Shen Jiheng leading two children out.
When the old lady saw the father and his two sons appear together, tears streamed down her face, and she covered her mouth.
Madam Shen choked up and said, "You little rascal, you spend every day with the child, but you won't let me and Grandma go see him. You're so selfish."
Shen Jiheng grinned, picked up the two children, and walked up.
"This is the treasure you've been longing for, and I've brought it to you."
The old lady reached out to touch the children, but then withdrew her hand, worried that she might scare them. She said excitedly, "Yuxuan, Yumo, I am your great-grandmother. I have prepared a lot of toys and snacks for you. I wonder if you will like them."
The old lady was a little nervous after she finished speaking, afraid that she might scare them.
Han Yumo looked at her with her bright eyes. Shen Jiheng whispered something in her ear, and then she opened her arms and hugged the old lady's neck, and actually kissed the old lady.
Happy birthday, Grandma Zeng.
The old lady was so excited that she trembled, and Madam Shen patted her chest.
"Mom, calm down and don't get agitated. The children are back."
Hello, Grandma!
It was Han Yuxuan who spoke, immediately stunning Madam Shen. She stared at the child in disbelief; he had actually called her name, and she waved happily.
Han Yuxuan smiled sweetly and said, "I heard my mother say that my grandmother was very good to her, and so was my great-grandmother. You are all good people."
The two children's behavior brought them closer together; this is the power of blood ties, the bond that binds them tightly together.
Shen Jiheng hadn't expected the kid to be so cooperative, and rewarded him, saying, "I'll play soccer and games with you later."
Han Yuxuan laughed and said, "I want to play Fly High again."
It's no longer about lifting up; it's about rising to another level.
The old lady was confused and asked curiously, "What does 'flying high' mean?"
Just as Shen Jiheng was about to speak, Han Xi interrupted him: "Grandma, my aunt made a lot of longevity cakes for me to bring, and I also found some Longjing tea for you. Try it and see how it tastes."
Han Xi rolled her eyes at Shen Jiheng as she spoke. If the old lady saw these dangerous games, she would twist his head off.
Shen Jiheng sent a kiss from afar to express his gratitude, which gave Han Xi goosebumps.
Bai Xue tried to speak several times but didn't get a chance. Seeing how warm and harmonious their family was, she felt like an outsider who couldn't squeeze in.
She really didn't expect that Bo Siye would even keep it from her. Why did this man want Han Xi to have the child? Didn't he know that this would create obstacles for them?
Han Xi noticed the strange looks and turned to look. Bai Xue's expression immediately changed, and she revealed a bright smile.
"Ms. Han, your two children are so cute. I envy you so much that your children are so big at such a young age. Look how happy Grandma is."
What Han Xi didn't want to face was this kind of fake smile.
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