Chapter 105 He is the true master of this house
Gu En was stunned when she heard Uncle Wang say that Gu Chen had been autistic and never spoke since childhood.
But it was only for a moment. Later, when he heard that it was Xia Ran's arrival that made Gu Chen better, an uncontrollable feeling of jealousy and displeasure welled up in his heart.
Xia Ran's position is his!
"So, Zheng-ge went to Xia Ran's house with Xiao Chen?"
Gu En's tone was somewhat dazed, and this was not something he was faking.
Gu Zheng's actions were hard for him to believe. He couldn't understand how someone like Gu Zheng could come back with Xia Ran and not spend the Mid-Autumn Festival at home.
Uncle Wang nodded, "Yes."
Gu En paused for a moment, then looked at Uncle Wang and said,
"Uncle Wang, what about Brother Zheng's phone number? Give me his number, I'll call him and tell him I'm back, and I have a lot to tell him."
He believed that as soon as Gu Zheng heard that he had returned, he would rush back immediately.
Wang Bo looked at Gu En with a complicated expression. After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart.
"Young Master En, the young master and his family are at their in-laws' place. You should not disturb them for now. They will be back in a couple of days. It's not too late to talk to them then."
If Gu En makes the call now, something really bad will happen.
Gu En's expression changed. "Uncle Wang, what do you mean?"
Uncle Wang said without changing his expression, "It doesn't mean anything. It's just what Miss and Son-in-law told me before they left home. No matter where the guests come from or who they are, I'm not allowed to call and disturb them."
"Did your aunt and the others go too?" Gu En's voice suddenly rose.
Even in the Gu family, Aunt Gu disliked him, and her dislike was quite obvious. He was also somewhat afraid of Aunt Gu.
Uncle Wang was obviously aware of this, which is why he used Aunt Gu to pressure him.
Uncle Wang: "Yes, Miss, the son-in-law, and the cousin all went together. Young Master, you shouldn't disturb them for now. By the way, are you staying at home or somewhere else?"
Upon hearing this, Gu En gritted her teeth, but her eyes slowly reddened.
"Uncle Wang, do you not want me to come back and live here? But... but I haven't been back for so many years, I want to live at home."
“Of course not.” Uncle Wang immediately denied it. “Young Master said before that you are also a member of our family, and this is your home too. Of course you can stay here.”
"That's good." Gu En smiled. "Uncle Wang, I'd like to look around by myself. It's been so long since I've been back. I wonder if it's still the same as before. By the way, Uncle Wang, is my room... still there?"
Uncle Wang paused, then nodded and said,
"The room is still there, but the things are gone."
Upon hearing this, Gu En's eyes lit up instantly.
"It's alright, the room is still there. Uncle Wang, I'll go up and take a look."
After saying that, Gu En ran upstairs without waiting for Uncle Wang's reply.
Or perhaps he simply didn't care about Uncle Wang's answer; he had just said it casually.
After watching Gu En go upstairs, Uncle Wang frowned and took out his phone to send a message.
After sending the message, he glanced at the room on the stairs again, and then sighed silently.
There was nothing he could do about it.
Gu En's room was on the third floor, but he didn't go up there. Instead, he stopped on the second floor and went directly to Gu Zheng's room.
Gu Zheng's room was still largely the same as before, but Gu En noticed something different.
For example, there are more children's clothes in the closet, and even some other people's clothes.
Gu En didn't need to think to know whose clothes those were.
He could accept the child's clothes, but he couldn't accept Xia Ran's clothes.
He clenched his fists tightly, trying hard to suppress the jealousy in his heart.
He really wanted to throw away Xia Ran's clothes inside, but he couldn't. If he did, his image in Gu Zheng's mind would be different.
Although Gu Zheng is not here now, Uncle Wang is here. He has always known that apart from Gu Zheng, everyone else in the Gu family has a lot of opinions about him.
Uncle Wang waited downstairs, but ultimately did not go upstairs to check.
Although he didn't like Gu En, their young master did.
Gu En is still considered part of their family, so he can't go too far. He can only wait for Miss to reply to his message.
Gu En stayed upstairs for a long time, and he gradually returned to his former self.
This is his home now, so there's no need for him to be timid. Judging from Uncle Wang's attitude, Gu Zheng must still be thinking of him.
A summer has passed, and he believes that now that he's back, Gu Zheng will definitely choose him.
As for the child, he is the child's biological father. Blood ties cannot be faked. He will gradually spend time with the child and let the child accept him.
Xia Ran had no idea that a bloody storm was about to break out for him. They had already finished dinner and were assigning rooms.
There aren't many rooms in the house that are ready for living, but there are rooms available; they just need to be cleaned.
Now that they're back, Xia Ran, Gu Zheng, and Gu Chen obviously can't sleep together. Gu Chen was very unwilling, and it took Xia Ran a long time to coax him into finally agreeing to sleep alone with his "big father."
Gu Chen managed to win over Gu Zheng, but Gu Zheng kept wearing a sour face.
Xia Ran quietly tugged at Gu Zheng's hand and whispered,
"Don't do that, Grandpa will find out later."
Gu Zheng glanced down at him, but in the end didn't say anything, though his expression softened a little.
Xia Ran relaxed and hugged Gu Chen a little longer before he fell asleep.
Aunt Gu and Qin Shi shared one room, while Gu Zheng shared another with Gu Chen.
As for Qin Hao, Grandpa Xia originally wanted Qin Hao to live with Xia Ran, since there were no extra rooms in the house.
However, Qin Hao immediately refused upon hearing this, saying that he wanted to sleep with his brother Gu Zheng.
In the end, Grandpa Xia didn't say anything to Qin Hao and could only let him go.
The sleep problem was solved just like that. The old man went to bed early, so around ten o'clock, Xia Ran accompanied Grandpa Xia, who was in a much better mood, back to his room.
Xia Ran helped Grandpa Xia adjust the air conditioner, and noticing that the smile on Grandpa Xia's face hadn't faded, he couldn't help but ask,
"Grandpa, are you that happy?"
Grandpa Xia nodded happily, "Of course I'm happy. Our house has never been so lively before, and A-Zheng's family are all nice people."
“Especially Xiao Chen, he was a bit scared when he came last time, but now he’s not only not scared, he can even greet people. He’s so lovable. Xiao Ran, when are you going to bring me a granddaughter-in-law? And give me a great-grandson like Xiao Chen? I’m so envious of that kid.”
Chapter 106 How About We Sleep Together
Grandpa Xia really likes Gu Chen, and now that he said this, the smile on his face deepened.
Xia Ran looked on, a thought flashing through her mind, and then, as if feigning nonchalance, spoke up.
"Grandpa, since you like Xiao Chen so much, how about making him your great-grandson?"
"You silly child," Grandpa Xia immediately laughed and scolded, "That's someone else's child, how could he just become my great-grandson?"
“Yes, Grandpa, whatever you like is fine.” Xia Ran sat down next to Grandpa Xia.
“Grandpa, Gu Zheng and I have a very good relationship. He won’t mind these things. Besides, I asked him, and he doesn’t have any elderly people in his family. He would be happy to let Xiao Chen be your great-grandson.”
Grandpa Xia was deeply moved by Xia Ran's words and couldn't help but ask,
"Is what you're saying true? Gu Zheng doesn't mind?"
Xia Ran knew there was an opportunity as soon as he heard what his grandfather said, and quickly replied.
"Of course I don't mind. After I went back last time, he kept telling me that you were very kind, and that Xiao Chen had asked him several times where his grandfather was."
“He doesn’t have any elderly people in his family. When he says ‘grandpa,’ he must be talking about you. Grandpa, if this matter wasn’t certain, would I be asking you? I must have discussed it with Gu Zheng before I dared to tell you.”
Xia Ran spoke with a calm expression, and Grandpa Xia kept looking at her, trying to figure out if she was lying. But Xia Ran's eyes were clear and bright, and she didn't seem to be lying at all.
Moreover, he knew that Xia Ran, whom he had raised himself, would never lie to him.
"Then...then I'll recognize Xiao Chen as my great-grandson?" Grandpa Xia said, looking at Xia Ran.
Xia Ran's eyes lit up, "Okay, I'll go talk to A-Zheng right away!"
"You're so happy that I've adopted another grandson?" Grandpa Xia said helplessly.
Xia Ran still had a smiling face.
"Of course I'm happy! You've recognized Xiao Chen as your great-grandson, which is like giving me another son. How could I not be happy to suddenly have such an obedient son like Xiao Chen?"
Grandpa Xia's smile deepened at Xia Ran's words, but he quickly straightened his expression and said,
"But you still need to find someone to marry quickly and give me a few more grandchildren. Grandpa still has some money left for his funeral, so you don't have to worry about not being able to raise the children."
“At worst, we still have houses. The rent from two houses is enough for your family to live on. Grandpa is getting old, and I'm afraid I won't live to see you get married.”
When this topic came up, Grandpa Xia's voice became much weaker. Fortunately, there were still two houses in the house that were rented out, so even if he was gone, his grandson would not have to worry about going hungry.
"Pah! Pah! Pah! What nonsense are you talking about, Grandpa! You will definitely live to be a hundred!"
Xia Ran spat several times; this was the topic he least wanted to mention and the one he feared most.
He couldn't imagine what he would do if his grandfather, who had been with him since childhood, were gone one day.
Grandpa Xia was quite easygoing, and just said with a smile,
"Grandpa didn't expect to live that long. As long as I can see you get married and have children, I have nothing else to worry about."
"Grandpa." Xia Ran's nose tingled, and she immediately hugged her grandfather.
His grandfather raised him all this time only hoping he would get married and have children, but he got married behind his grandfather's back.
Grandpa Xia patted Xia Ran's head and said with a smile,
"Alright, alright, you're such a grown-up and you're still clinging to your grandpa. People will laugh at you if you do. Hurry up and go out to entertain the guests. It's impolite to leave the guests alone in the living room."
Xia Ran sniffed. "Okay, Grandpa, you can go to sleep now. I'll close the door for you. We'll go have breakfast tomorrow morning, okay?"