“Hanxing was scared out of her wits and just fell asleep,” Ji Yan said softly, “I’ll pour you a glass of water to moisten your throat.”
“Thank you for your hard work,” Grandma’s voice was soft and a little helpless. “I’m getting old. I’ve caused you a lot of trouble.”
“Grandma, what are you saying?” Ji Yan, who had always been cold and distant to others, was extremely gentle when facing Shen Hanxing’s grandma. “you have raised Hanxing. To me, you are my biological grandma. We must take care of you.” Ji Yan’s attitude showed how much he cared about Shen Hanxing, and grandma was pleased. she looked at Ji Yan lovingly and said, “You’re a good child.” She paused. Her eyes filled with reminiscence and sorrow. “Hanxing, she… lived a hard life since she was young. Back then, she insisted on marrying you. I was afraid that she would regret it. I didn’t take good care of Hanxing’s mother. I failed as a mother. Now, I can’t take good care of Hanxing. I’m an unqualified grandma…”
With tears in her eyes, grandma lifted her hand and gently patted Shen Hanxing’s back. The old woman’s palm carried her love for Shen Hanxing. Shen Hanxing, who had a bad dream, felt better when her grandma patted her back. “Hanxing has been independent since she was young. I know I can’t persuade her. Fortunately, you’re a good man worthy of being entrusted with…” Grandma sighed. “Ji Yan, I’ll leave Hanxing to you. You have to take good care of her. Hanxing would treat others well if they treated her well. Don’t let her down.”
Grandma was only in her sixties this year. In upper-class circles, most noblewomen of this age were obsessed with beauty. They were bright and beautiful, with few wrinkles on their faces. Meanwhile, grandma’s hair was gray, and her face was full of traces of the passage of time. She was old, and her words sounded like she was about to die.
“I will treat Hanxing well and won’t let her down,” Ji Yan promised and pulled the quilt for grandma. “Grandma, you must live a long life and watch me fulfill my promise.” He chuckled as he lowered his voice and whispered to grandma, “grandma, let me tell you a secret. I plan to…” He whispered his plan to grandma.
Grandma’s eyes lit up, and she smiled until the wrinkles on her face smoothed. “Good… Good, you’re a thoughtful boy!”
“Grandma!” At this moment, Shen Hanxing, who was sleeping, suddenly sat up. She looked around in a panic and realized that her grandma was smiling at her. Only then did she let out a sigh of relief.
Shen Hanxing’s eyes were red. She leaned against the back of her grandma’s hand covered with age spots and acted coquettishly. “Grandma, you scared me to death. Did you not take your medicine on time?”
“It’s grandma’s fault. I made you worry,” Grandma caressed Shen Hanxing’s hair.
“It’s good that grandma is fine,” Shen Hanxing lowered her head and buried her face in her grandma’s palm. She had dreamt that her grandma had died in her sleep. She had seen her grandma for the last time in the mortuary. That kind-hearted person, the elder who had given her the only warmth in her life, laid in the mortuary dead. Her grandma’s body was cold, and Shen Hanxing cried out loud in her dream. She was flustered. Fortunately, this was just a dream. After she woke up, her grandma was still alive. Her grandma’s hands were warm. Although her grandma’s face was pale, she was alive. Everything was fine.
“You’re already married, yet you’re still acting like a spoiled child. Aren’t you afraid that Ji Yan will laugh at you?” Grandma pinched Shen Hanxing’s nose and teased her.
“Even if I’m old, I’m still your grandchild,” Shen Hanxing wrinkled her nose and continued to act coquettishly.
“Mm, you are always a child to me,” Ji Yan said with a smile. He slowly held Shen Hanxing’s hand into his palm and smiled, “grandma and I will dote on you together.”
“You have a honey tongue,” Sensing grandma’s delightful gaze, Shen Hanxing’s face flushed. She pulled out her hand that Ji Yan held and acted coquettishly toward grandma. “Grandma, look at him. He only knows how to bully me.”
“Nonsense. When did Ji Yan bully you?” Grandma tapped Shen Hanxing on the forehead and sighed. “Grandma is relieved to see you two are well. If you’re living well, grandma can die in peace.”
Shen Hanxing’s expression changed. “Grandma, don’t talk nonsense. What do you mean by saying you will die? You will live a long life!”
“Grandma, I’ve already contacted the internationally renowned cardiologist,” Ji Yan said gently, “when your body recovers, I’ll take you overseas for medical treatment to ensure your health.”
“Overseas? No, I can’t go overseas!” Grandma, who listened to Ji Yan and Shen Hanxing with a smile, suddenly refused in a panic.