Upon hearing this, the old master was taken aback, "So you’re the great-granddaughter of Mr. Liang Bonian..."
Nanxi was surprised, her great-grandfather indeed had some fame in his day, her mother had told her so, but she didn’t think much of it at the time, only having a slight admiration. But looking at the old master’s expression now, it seemed as if her great-grandfather was indeed an extraordinary man!
Nanxi smiled a little, not knowing what to say, because she really wasn’t familiar with this great-grandfather of hers!
The old master began to reminisce, saying he had been fortunate to meet her great-grandfather in his youth. Because of her great-grandfather, the old master developed a love for calligraphy. Even when he became a soldier, wielding weapons instead of pens, his scholar’s temperament never faded...
Not only that, he also insisted his descendants study calligraphy, always remembering what Liang Bonian had once told him: the character is the heart’s painting. The connection between man and script, script and man is so close it becomes indistinguishable. One’s character and temperament can be discerned from his writing...
Hearing about her great-grandfather from the old master, Nanxi found it quite fascinating. She suddenly felt that the old master and Lu Qingtian were wonderful people. Nanxi, for a moment, envied Lu Yinchu...
Having such a kind and loving family, he truly is fortunate!
The old master asked Nanxi, "Who taught you calligraphy?"
Nanxi honestly answered, "My mother taught me!"
The old master nodded, "I have some ink and paper here. After dinner, accompany me to the study and write a piece!"
Nanxi was embarrassed upon hearing this, "Grandfather, I’m not very good, Lu... Yinchu, he exaggerated!"
The old master laughed heartily at being called "grandfather". He said, "You don’t have to be uncomfortable, child. I’m not testing you. Besides, somebody might be only too happy if I did!"
Xia Zhen came out with the tea just in time to witness this scene...
Lu Qingtian, with his sharp eyes, spotted Xia Zhen, and immediately waved and called out, "Mom, why are you so late? Little sister-in-law has been waiting for a long time!"
Xia Zhen gave her son a glance, first serving her father’s tea, then said, "Dad, today’s Longjing tea took some time, have a taste!"
Nanxi felt a little nervous, she glanced at Xia Zhen, a graceful elegant lady in her fifties, and even her voice was kind!
Somehow, Nanxi’s first impression of Xia Zhen was very positive.
And she thought, both Lu Qingtian and Lu Yinchu have such beautiful eyes, they must have inherited from their mother!
Lu Yinchu spoke, "Mom, this is Nanxi!"
"Hello, madam!" Nanxi quickly stood up to greet her.
Xia Zhen passed the teapot to the housemaid who was then pouring tea for the rest, she took a closer look at Nanxi, smiling, she said, "A pretty and well-mannered girl, she’s a good girl!"
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Nanxi lowered her eyes. Lu Yinchu said with a smile, "Mom, Nanxi is very obedient!"
Xia Zhen glanced at her son, understanding that he was trying to protect Nanxi, fearing she might ask some inappropriate questions. The most she could do was show concern about how the two of them got together and for long they’ve been together...
After all, in Xia Zhen’s eyes, her son was simply too outstanding. Although her first impression of Nanxi was good and she trusted Yinchu’s judgement, she knew that young girls these days were deep thinkers. What concerned her most was the possibility that the relationship between the two would not last long!
All because the girl is ten years younger than her son!
At noon, Xia Zhen prepared a table full of meals, with lavish servings of fish and meat. Nanxi felt embarrassed looking at all the food, just for entertaining ’her’ they had gone to such lengths!
And what’s more important, she and Lu Yinchu really didn’t have any relationship...
During the meal, the grandfather kept reminding her to eat more vegetables, while Xia Zhen kept adding meat to her plate, saying she was too thin and needed to eat more meat to put on some weight!
Lu Yinchu sat quietly by her side, occasionally adding food to her plate, urging her to eat more. Nanxi, looking at her bowl filled to the brim with lavish servings of fish and meat, felt an overwhelming sense of guilt!
This lunch, on the surface, was a warm and joyful event, but Nanxi felt nothing but discomfort!
After lunch, the old master usually took a nap. But, eager as he was to see Nanxi’s calligraphy, he was reluctant to sleep. Lu Yinchu pleaded, "Grandfather, you should rest. Nanxi and I also need to nap. I promise we won’t leave before you wake up!"
Only then did the old master, feeling satisfied, allow Xia Zhen to help him upstairs!
This left Nanxi in an awkward situation...
What was Lu Yinchu thinking? Did he really plan to... nap here?!