Wen Yongwang and Wen Yin were stunned by what they were said.
Wen Cheng was also stunned. Could the plot really develop like this?
The old man who had just been arguing with him suddenly transformed into a champion of justice and stood on his side.
Wen Cheng was about to say something when Wen Qi gently pulled her back. What used to be an easy gesture now felt incredibly sensitive, now that they were so close yet so far. Wen Cheng's hands trembled with nervousness, but she still craved the scent of Wen Qi, as if she had suddenly developed a skin hunger disorder, unable to extricate herself.
Wen Cheng lowered her head and silently berated herself for being useless.
Wen Qi wasn't thinking about all that at the moment. Instead, he felt like a true elder had returned to support Sha Chengzi. To him, his grandfather was truly like a champion of justice, protecting him until he reached adulthood.
"Dad," Wen Yongwang was speechless after being scolded.
There's no way around it, Grandpa Wen has always been protective of his own since he was a child.
But Grandpa Wen's words were enough to make the couple think deeply.
Finally, Wen Yin spoke up: "Dad, you're right. Now that Chengcheng is back, we'll definitely treat me even better. He's the child I carried for ten months, how could I not feel heartache?" Wen Yin's voice trembled with tears as she spoke.
Seeing his daughter-in-law like this, Grandpa Wen sighed.
He glanced at Wen Cheng again, and as Grandpa Wen looked over, Wen Cheng hurriedly let go of Wen Qi's hand.
Wen Qi:......
"Chengcheng, Grandpa won't be going back for a while. I'll stay with you and make sure you don't find me annoying." Grandpa Wen's gentleness was truly irresistible, a stark contrast to the old man who had just argued with me.
Wen Cheng quickly said no.
"Chengcheng, let Grandpa take a good look at you," Grandpa Wen beckoned to Wen Cheng, his eyes filled with heartache and a hint of tears. He felt he had never wronged anyone in his life, yet in his old age he had encountered such a thing.
Although the old man was initially unable to accept this shocking news, his first choice was not to escape or calmly observe, but to do his best to influence the person with his gentleness.
Wen Cheng felt she was almost overwhelmed by this gentleness.
So, limping, he hopped over to his grandfather's side.
"How did you get this leg?" Grandpa Wen asked, looking at Wen Cheng's ankle wrapped in gauze.
Wen Cheng: ......
The warm moments of family life can vanish in an instant.
Grandpa Wen's arrival greatly shortened the time Wen Cheng and Wen Qi could spend alone. Wen Cheng didn't find a chance to speak to Wen Qi before and after lunch, as Grandpa Wen monopolized all the conversation. Although he was concerned about their issues, Wen Cheng was clearly not worried about that.
After lunch, Wen Qi and Wen Yongwang had to go back to work.
Wen Yin originally wanted to stay and keep Grandpa Wen company, but he strongly refused. In Grandpa Wen's words, "People of the same generation should play with each other. Why should you keep an old man like me company? He doesn't know anything about lipsticks and handbags. Do you want to force your daughter-in-law to watch these ridiculous war dramas?" Wait, the old man himself doesn't even watch these things.
Having exhausted all other options, Wen Yin could only instruct Aunt Li to keep a close eye on Grandpa Wen before going out to play with her best friend again.
At 2 PM, Aunt Li went out to buy groceries, leaving only Wen Cheng and Grandpa Wen in the living room. Grandpa Wen tried his best to transform his image from a stubborn old man into a kind old grandfather, but the effect was somewhat distorted.
The atmosphere fell back into the initial awkwardness.
Go and rest, it's not a good idea.
Wen Cheng rubbed her hands together, thought for a moment, and then stood up to wash some fruit for her elders.
"Chengcheng, what are you doing?" Wen Cheng had just stood up when her grandfather called out to her. True to his military background, his voice was strong and clear. In short, Wen Cheng was startled and sat back down, her fear from high school and university military training returning.
"I'd like to wash some fruit for you," Wen Cheng reported nervously.
Seeing his grandson so frightened, Grandpa Wen inwardly berated himself. Then he stood up and walked towards the refrigerator, saying as he went, "You're injured now, how can you still think about taking care of others? Aren't my old legs as good as yours?"
Although Grandpa Wen's words were blunt, he still cared about me, which was very much in line with his awkward personality.
Before Wen Cheng could refuse, Grandpa Wen had already gotten up to wash the fruit for her. When Wen Cheng tried to stand up to help, Grandpa Wen glared at her and she couldn't get involved at all.
Feeling helpless, Wen Cheng instinctively picked up her phone, wanting to find someone to chat with.
As it turned out, the person pinned to the top was Wen Qi. Wen Cheng had forgotten when she set it up, but she had never changed it since. Not knowing how to describe it, Wen Cheng sent Qi-ge a recently popular sea otter rubbing its face emoji.
I was initially thinking that Wen Qi was too busy to reply, but the phone vibrated the next second.
[Wen Qi]: What's wrong? Not feeling comfortable at home?
Wen Cheng was immediately motivated after Wen Qi addressed her like that, and she typed away rapidly.
[Wen Cheng]: Grandpa, you're too kind. I don't know how to get along with you. Brother Qi, can you come back earlier today?
This time, Wen Qi's reply was much slower; the status changed to blank while the other party was typing, presumably because he had another document to process urgently.
Wen Cheng's joyful heart turned lifeless again. No, is this making her too dependent on Brother Qi?
Wen Cheng fell into self-reflection. Moreover, Grandpa seemed to really like Qi Ge. What if he saw his favorite grandson develop a special bond with his new grandson? Yes, and not just Grandpa, but also Mom, Dad, and Wen Yunyi…
Wen Cheng's mood sank even further. It turned out that even with money, there were still so many problems to solve.
Just as Wen Cheng's thoughts were getting worse, her phone vibrated again. This time it wasn't spam, but a message from Brother Qi!
Wen Cheng's eyes instantly sparkled!
[Wen Qi]: Secretary Zhao just called me about something. There's a meeting this afternoon, so it might be a little late, but I'll try to get it done before I leave work. Grandpa's a very nice guy, you don't need to be formal. By the way, he really likes shopping at supermarkets. If you're not sure what to say to him, you can go to the big supermarket nearby; he'll definitely enjoy it. Buy whatever you want today, I'll pay. [Voice message]
This was the first time Wen Qi had sent a voice message to Wen Cheng. He seemed genuinely busy. Wen Cheng listened to the message three times in a row, making sure she understood every single word.
Forehead,
Another small reason is that Brother Qi's voice is very reassuring.
Yes, that's a tiny fraction of it!
When Grandpa Wen brought over a box of washed grapes, Wen Cheng quietly put down her phone, feeling much more confident.
He smacked his lips and finished off a whole box of grapes.
"Grandpa, I want to go to the supermarket."
"Alright, since Chengcheng suggested it, I'll go with you." The old man didn't seem very interested, but his actions spoke louder than words. He got up and quickly pushed Wencheng's electric wheelchair over.
......
Qi Ge is indeed not an exaggerator; Grandpa Wen really does enjoy shopping at supermarkets.
The grandfather and grandson arrived at the supermarket and instantly became the most eye-catching presence. Wen Cheng, sitting in a wheelchair, pushed the shopping cart in front, while Grandpa Wen pushed Wen Cheng's wheelchair from behind. Despite Wen Cheng explaining several times that the wheelchair was automatic, it couldn't stop the grandfather's determination to take care of his newly returned grandson.
Grandpa Wen doesn't like to talk about fancy words; he prefers to get things done.
He didn't have the spoiled attitude that Wen Cheng often had with rich people. He was just like the ordinary old man Wen Cheng had met in the previous world. Apart from having some wild interests, his biggest characteristic was that he was down-to-earth.
You can chat with Wen Cheng about everyday things, and you can also talk about your experiences abroad. While chatting, whatever Wen Cheng sees will be put into the shopping cart by the thoughtful grandfather. Sometimes, when Wen Cheng is embarrassed, he will say that he wants to eat it himself.
While shopping at a supermarket, Wen Cheng couldn't help but grow fond of this cheerful, generous, and kind grandfather.
When it came time to pay the bill, if Wen Cheng hadn't mentioned that Brother Qi was treating, even Grandpa Wen wouldn't have been able to stop him from paying himself.
Protective of one's own, enthusiastic, and concise—the most crucial quality is protecting one's own.
Wen Cheng is head over heels in love!
"Grandpa, I wasn't very polite when we first met, and I apologize." Wen Cheng was able to say it honestly now, even though she was too embarrassed to say it before.
"What's wrong with that? Grandpa misunderstood you too. This is a good thing. It proves that you are vigilant in your actions, just like Aqi!" When talking about Wen Qi, Grandpa Wen was just as proud as his father.
So the conversation on the way gradually revolved around Wen Qi.
When asked about Wen Qi's exceptional intelligence and his repeated awards, both grandfather and grandson nodded proudly.
When it comes to Wen Qi's first-class management skills, and how he can manage a company at such a young age, both grandfather and grandson give him a thumbs up.
Speaking of Wen Qi's handsome appearance, like a gentle breeze and a bright moon, the grandfather and grandson proudly raised their chests.
Speaking of Wen Qi being twenty-seven years old and not having a single romantic interest, the grandfather and grandson...
"Is Qi Qi the asexual guy my old friend was talking about? Why doesn't he find a partner? He must be so lonely!" Grandpa Wen said with a hint of worry.
Wen Cheng: Egg felt guilty, and also panicked.
"Grandpa, what do you mean?" Wen Cheng asked nervously.
Grandpa Wen became particularly enthusiastic when talking about this person, and his face even looked more energetic.
"Let me clarify beforehand, Grandpa isn't the kind of old-fashioned parent. My grandson can date either a girl or a boy; it's his own business. Grandpa won't force him. I just want the child to have a companion. When I came back, my old friend introduced me to a few nice young men and women, asking me to introduce them to Aqi. Aqi has been independent since he was little, always thinking about how to solve things on his own. He doesn't confide in anyone when he's upset. Even I, as his grandfather, have to give him milk cake and coax him for ages before he finally opens up a little bit. And that's all the methods I could use before he turned twelve."
At this point, Grandpa Wen still seemed a little disappointed.
"But how can a person keep everything bottled up inside? The Chinese character for 'person' is composed of two strokes, one supporting the other. I still hope that someone will appear and support me."
What Wen Cheng heard at that moment was: "Introduce the young man, and the young lady to A Qi."
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Author's Note:
He panicked! He panicked! He panicked!
Chapter 67 Sourness
Upon hearing the news that Wen Qi was going to be introduced to a potential partner by his grandfather, Wen Cheng's mind was in turmoil until Wen Qi returned from get off work. Her recently awakened feelings were quickly pushed back into the deepest recesses of her heart over the entire afternoon, and she even took the opportunity to retaliate a few times.
Even the most fashionable grandfather couldn't accept the ending of his beloved grandson getting together with his newly adopted grandson.
Of course, this only accounts for part of it. There is another part that Wen Cheng doesn't want to admit, which is about Qi Ge's upcoming blind date. He is unhappy about it!
But Wen Cheng certainly wouldn't bring it up openly; she simply had dinner with her family in a proper manner.
Then my grandfather dragged me to play chess.
The headmaster had taught him before, but he wasn't very interested in chess and learned slower than the other children. After his younger brother, two years his junior, surpassed him in chess skills, the headmaster never had Wen Cheng play chess again.
So this time, Grandpa Wen looked at Wen Cheng, whose chess moves were a mess, with a complicated expression, and it took him a long time to refrain from playing with the same intensity he would when playing chess with an old friend.
"The car is going," a cold voice sounded overhead. Wen Cheng trembled slightly, blinked, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.
"Brother Qi, why don't you do it? I'm not very good at it," Wen Cheng said, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the atmosphere surrounding Wen Qi. The pink bubbles that had welled up with her at noon had now turned into a dark silence.
"It's alright, it's alright. Aqi will teach Chengcheng more," Wen Yongwang said, seeing his usually hot-tempered father being extremely gentle with Wen Cheng, even letting her win at chess.
really,
Just like him!
"Mm," Wen Qi responded, and sat down next to Wen Cheng.