She had rarely been afraid of anyone in her life, and her maternal grandfather was one of them. In Shen Tangning's eyes, he was full of wisdom and knowledge, and had a pair of eyes that could see into people's hearts.
He wasn't particularly strict or domineering towards younger generations, but he also seemed far from being kind or compassionate.
Before she could speak, the other person pushed the newly written character towards her:
"Look at Grandpa's handwriting!"
Shen Tangning had no choice but to look closely; a single, large character was written on the paper—
"Thanks"
She paused for a moment, hesitated, and then slowly commented: "Round and subtle, profound yet concealing, my grandfather's calligraphy is still admirable."
She wasn't just being polite when she said that. There are quite a few people who admire Grand Tutor Xie, and many people collect his calligraphy to make rubbings for copying. His calligraphy is priceless in the private market.
Grand Tutor Xie smiled and said, "You write one, so I can see if I've become rusty over the years."
Shen Tangning felt a little embarrassed, but forced herself to say, "Tangning...I'm making a fool of myself."
She had studied with her maternal grandfather for a period of time when she was young, but unfortunately she was not very bright and did not learn any of his skills. Instead, she developed her own style.
With her pen in hand and sleeves rolled up, Shen Tangning gradually focused her attention and began to write on the paper.
Her handwriting was unlike that of ordinary girls; instead of being delicate, it exuded a sharp and forceful aura. To avoid attracting unwanted attention, Shen Tangning had to put on a facade in front of outsiders. However, her maternal grandfather knew her character well, so there was no need for him to do so.
Please take a look.
She lowered her head slightly, looking a little awkward, just like when she was a child, anxiously waiting for her grandfather's evaluation.
The other person's gaze fell on the paper, and their eyes narrowed. After a long while, they said, "Too much hostility."
Her eyelashes fluttered, and she subconsciously looked up, meeting Grand Tutor Xie's deep and complex gaze.
A moment later, Shen Tangning curled her lips into a self-deprecating smile: "Perhaps I was too restless to calm down, and I'm sorry to have made my grandfather laugh at me."
Grand Tutor Xie had doubts in his heart. He had seen Tang Ning's calligraphy before. Although it was sharp, it was more of an innocent naiveté. In just a few years, it seemed that she had experienced a huge change.
It seemed he had been neglecting his granddaughter too much in the past. A pang of pity rose in his heart, but in the end he chose not to press her for an answer: "In your opinion, what does this word represent?"
Shen Tangning lowered her eyes and stared at the "Xie" on the paper, expressing her guess: "Does it represent the Xie family's intentions? Is Grandfather worried about the Xie family's future?"
"Yes and no." Grand Tutor Xie gave her a meaningful look. "The future of the Xie family is already on this piece of paper."
On paper?
She frowned. What did he mean by that?
But there was clearly only one word on the paper...
She examined the character "谢" (xie, meaning thank you) again, her expression becoming more serious.
The left side represents speech, and the right side represents arrows. Speech symbolizes the power of public opinion, while arrows symbolize hidden dangers. This is the current situation of the Xie family, which seems as solid as a rock, but is actually on the verge of collapse.
But recalling her grandfather's words, which seemed to contain a hidden meaning, a ripple appeared in Shen Tangning's eyes, and her state of mind suddenly changed.
Words are a shield, symbolizing protection; the character for "shoot" is a blade, representing invincibility.
Shen Tangning suddenly opened her eyes wide: "Grandfather, you..."
Grand Tutor Xie smiled slightly and interrupted her first: "Your husband, Chi Yan, has come to see me three times."
Her words trailed off as her attention was instantly drawn: "What...what did Chi Yan say to you?"
Grand Tutor Xie raised an eyebrow: "Didn't he tell you?"
She opened her mouth, and then the other person showed a knowing look: "You two had a fight?"
"..." A hint of embarrassment appeared on Shen Tangning's face.
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