Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared

Upon hearing Gu Fan call for the second granduncle, Helen appeared somewhat excited, while the old man kept silent. However, he finally let out a gratified smile, "I knew you were a smart kid. I guessed you had figured out my identity long ago."

Gu Fan also let out a sigh, "I’ve known about your existence, second granduncle, for a long time. After Helen moved in, various signs indicated that there was someone very familiar with our family’s old house backing Helen. When Helen mentioned her Chinese name was Gu Wei, I associated it with you, second granduncle. However, because Helen has a Western face, I couldn’t be certain that she was your granddaughter until I saw you, and then everything became clear."

The old man nodded, "If my brother knew his grandson had grown up to this point, he would surely be comforted. I’m happy for him on his behalf."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan wore a look of skepticism, "But from what you just said, second granduncle, it seemed you had quite an opinion about my grandfather."

"Nonsense, the two of us brothers were very close; a youngster like you shouldn’t speak nonsense." The old man reproached, leaving Gu Fan speechless. That was quite a change of heart.

The old man cleared his throat, "Of course, we are all from the Gu family. Everything we do is for the Gu family, without distinction. Your grandfather once said, I have a share in the old house too. So, according to the agreement..."

"I get it, I get it. What grandfather said goes; Helen can stay if she wants to," Gu Fan scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled, "But it’s tricky to explain this to my dad."

The old man became a bit annoyed, "What’s there to explain? I am an elder; your dad has to listen to me too. I was the one who washed his trousers when he wet the bed as a child."

"Oh, I see!" Gu Fan wiped away a bead of sweat and thought to himself, good lord, second granduncle truly had a fiery temper.