Chapter 141 Identical Embroidery
The old man patted Kong Wange's hand: "Don't worry, that kid is very naughty, you don't need to worry about him. Your most important thing now is to get well."
“Little Ge’er, I’m going to Shenyin Temple to burn incense in a few days. I’ll get you some amulets to take with you. The head monk at Shenyin Temple is said to be very efficacious. These amulets will surely protect you from bad luck in the future.”
Before Kong Wange could speak, Kong Ran couldn't help but say, "Great-Grandpa, you don't need to ask a monk for a good luck charm, Mommy can make one!"
Kong Chi chimed in from the side, "Yes, Mommy's amulets are really good."
The old man was taken aback: "Oh? Little Ge'er can make amulets?"
Kong Wange smiled helplessly: "It's just something I made casually when I had free time, to put on the child for peace of mind. It's definitely not as good as the one from Shenyin Temple."
Kong Ran said innocently, "Mommy's magic is very effective! This time it will protect Mommy and Xiao Chichi!"
Murong Chen, listening from the side, was itching to ask, "Brother Chi, Sister Ran, what kind of good luck charms does Mommy make? Can I see them too?"
They all have it, but he doesn't. I'm so jealous!
Kong Ran generously took out the amulet and handed it to Murong Chen: "Here, little Chenchen, if you like it, Mommy will make one for you later."
Murong Chen took the amulet and examined it carefully.
The amulet was actually embroidered on both sides, with "Peace" written on the front and "Good Fortune" on the back.
The stitches are dense, the characters are elegant, and the crimson auspicious cloud background paired with the yellow characters gives it a calm and textured feel.
He looked at it from all angles and liked it very much.
However, when his eyes fell on the flower embroidered in the lower right corner of the amulet, he felt a strange sense of familiarity.
This flower looks like a peony, but I feel like I've seen it somewhere before.
The old man was unaware of the strange expression on his great-grandson's face.
He looked at the amulet and exclaimed, "Little Ge'er, you are indeed skillful. None of the ones at Shenyin Temple are as exquisite as yours!"
Kong Wange smiled and said, "If Grandpa doesn't mind, I'll make a few more later. You can take them to a temple to have them blessed by a monk. The effect should be the same."
The old man said happily, "Okay, it's settled then!"
As he spoke, he looked at Murong Chen and teased, "Look at this kid, he's totally mesmerized. Alright, hurry up and give it back to Ran'er. Didn't you hear your mommy say she'll make a few more later? Then you'll have yours."
Murong Chen then seemed to wake up from a dream.
He quickly stuffed the amulet back into Kong Ran's hand, then turned to Kong Wange and the old man and said, "Mommy, Great-Grandpa, the three of us are too noisy, so we won't disturb Mommy's rest. You adults can talk things over. Brother Chi, Sister Ran, and I will go out first."
After saying that, he grabbed the bewildered Kong Ran and Kong Chi and ran out in a flash.
The old man looked at Murong Chen's back and shook his head: "I don't know where Xiao Chen got his personality from. He's always so impulsive. Xiao Chi is much more steady. We should really let Xiao Chen and Xiao Chi learn from him."
The old man's words brought Kong Wange back to reality.
She wasn't sure if the old man knew the whole truth, but since Chi Bao had already been exposed and the old man had been so good to her, she didn't want to keep Ran Bao's matter a secret any longer.
Ranbao also has the right to receive the same love.
She pursed her lips and explained in a low voice, "Grandpa, actually Ranbao is..."
The old man turned his head, his eyes filled with the wisdom of an elder: "Little Ge'er, you don't need to explain. I'm not that old-fashioned. What kind of society is this now? Everyone has a past. You've worked hard all these years raising two children alone abroad. I don't look at the past, I only look at the present. Ran'er is lively, just like you. She's my great-granddaughter, understand?"
Kong Wange looked at the old man, her heart moved.
The old man's understanding and unconditional support made her feel a rare kindness and warmth.
“Grandpa, Kong Ran is actually your great-granddaughter,” she said earnestly.
The old man chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, don't worry, I will definitely treat everyone equally. Just focus on recuperating at the old house during this time and don't overthink things."
Kong Wange: "..."
It seems the old man still didn't understand what she meant.
Well, this is a long story. I'll find an opportunity to have a proper talk with the old man after I've recovered.
She sighed inwardly and said carefully, "Grandpa, you don't really need to make these arrangements. I can take good care of the child by myself. Uncle Zhang can help me at the clinic."
Upon hearing this, the old man immediately straightened his face: "Little Ge'er, are you not even listening to your grandpa anymore? Your hand is injured, how can you take care of the child if you have difficulty living? Uncle Zhang is a man after all, there are many things he can't do for you."
After saying that, the old man's expression softened a bit, and he continued to use delaying tactics: "How about this, once you've recovered from your injuries here, if you still insist on leaving, I will not force you to stay."
Kong Wange knew in her heart that what the old man said was the truth. After a slight hesitation, she nodded.
Seeing her nod, the old man said with satisfaction, "Alright, I won't bother you anymore. You should get some rest. I'll have A-Ting come to see you when he gets back."
Kong Wange: "Uh...no need."
Unexpectedly, the old man selectively ignored what she said, and turned to leave with a smile.
Kong Wange was speechless for a moment.
She knew that the old man still wanted to match her up with Murong Ting.
But she also knew that there was no possibility for them to be together, and that living in the old house was only temporary.
only……
Thinking of Chi Bao, she felt a little worried.
Now that Murong Ting knows about Chi Bao's existence, will he still let him go with him?
...
Murong Chen went out the door and took Kong Ran and Kong Chi directly to the garden.
Letting go, Kong Ran couldn't help but exclaim, "Xiao Chenchen, why did you drag us out here? We haven't had enough time with Mommy yet!"
“Xiao Chen must have something on his mind to drag us out,” Kong Chi said from the side.
Murong Chen nodded frantically: "Brother Chi is wise, I do have something to tell you!"
Upon hearing this, Kong Ran's curiosity was piqued: "What is it, Xiao Chenchen?"
"Sister Ran, take out your good luck charm and let me take another look."
Kong Ran was puzzled, but still took out the amulet and handed it to Murong Chen: "Little Chenchen, does what you said have anything to do with the amulet?"
Murong Chen held the amulet and examined it carefully again, then exclaimed, "It really looks just like it..."
"What do you mean? What does it look like?" Kong Ran asked anxiously.
Murong Chen cleared his throat and said mysteriously, "Brother Chi and Sister Ran, the flower at the bottom of this amulet looks exactly like the embroidery on a handkerchief that Daddy keeps in his study!"
"A handkerchief?" Kong Chi was slightly taken aback.
Kong Ran stood to the side, looking puzzled: "Xiao Chenchen, if it was hidden, how did you find it?"
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