Chapter 982: To Beidu (4)
Old Shu has been consuming the Lingzhi sent by the Ruan Family for the past two years, and his health has improved tremendously. This year, he doesn’t even need his cane anymore, and his once-grey hair is gradually turning black again. He looked incredibly energetic.
Jiaojiao ran over like a whirlwind, throwing herself into his arms. Tilting her head back, she started to sweetly dote on him with no end to her sugary words: "Grandpa, Jiaojiao missed you so much."
"Oh my, Grandpa’s little sweetheart! Grandpa missed you to death too!" Old Shu caught the little girl rushing into his arms. Hearing her words, his heart felt like it was soaking in honey, utterly delighted.
"Jiaojiao, you can’t do that. What if you accidentally hurt Grandpa?" Ruanlin Family’s matriarch softly admonished her from behind.
"Grandma, it’s fine, it’s fine. I just love Jiaojiao like this," Old Shu quickly replied. His gaze shifted to Shu Jiao, noticing that his daughter’s complexion looked great, and his eyes glimmered with satisfaction.
"Dad." Ruan Jianguo greeted.
"Grandpa." Ruan Jie followed.
Upon hearing their voices, Old Shu glanced at them one by one. His formerly relaxed expression tightened slightly, but he managed to maintain a smile, nodding as he said, "Since everyone’s here, let’s head back first. Come, Jiaojiao, sit with Grandpa. Dear in-laws, do come aboard as well. This car is spacious and comfortable." Saying that, he led Jiaojiao onto the car first, followed by Ruanlin Family’s matriarch.
Apart from the driver, the car could fit four more people. Before anyone else could react, Xiu Xi swiftly climbed aboard and took his seat.
Seeing how efficient his movements were, Ruan Jianguo blinked in surprise. For the first time, he felt this kid had some use—at least he was stepping up to share some burdens.