Entering the study, three generations gathered around the circular sofa and sat down.
Lin Haotian and his father sat side by side, opposite them was Lin Mubai.
"Grandpa, Dad, what do you want to talk about?" Lin Mubai, being so clever, naturally understood that his grandfather calling him in meant there was something to discuss, and it wasn’t to be said in front of Grandma and Mom. This indeed was thought-provoking, though he had a rough idea of what it might be about.
Lin Ze exchanged a glance with his son, and finally, the former spoke slowly, "Mu Bai, Grandpa has lived for so many years and still has some insight. Grandpa likes that child Nannan a lot too. She’s neither arrogant nor talkative; her every word and action reflect good upbringing. The same goes for Jiayou. Grandpa and your dad just want to ask you, what do the parents of this child do?" The old lord, having a military background, was never one to beat around the bush, always speaking directly.
In fact, when he first saw his grandson’s girlfriend, such doubts arose in his heart. The elegance revealed in her words and actions did not seem like those of a child from an average family, rather like someone brought up with care from a young age. When he saw Little Jiayou, this feeling grew stronger, intensifying his curiosity.
If the intangible nobility in his grandson’s girlfriend was cultivated from childhood, then what about a twelve-year-old child? Such composure and elegance, along with the innate grace, cannot be cultivated in just over a dozen years. The only explanation is that it’s hereditary.
So which prestigious family does his grandson’s girlfriend come from?
Although the Lin Family doesn’t require exact matches in social status, as elders, they should at least clarify things. It wouldn’t be good if unexpected situations arose, and they were caught unprepared.
After the father finished speaking, Lin Haotian continued, "Mu Bai, Grandpa and I don’t intend to pry, we are just concerned about you both."
"I understand, Dad." How could he not understand? Previously, he didn’t think it was very important, so he didn’t dwell on it; however, after hearing so much from his family tonight, he sensed something slightly amiss.
After several moments of hesitation, Lin Mubai ultimately chose to tell the truth: "Grandpa, Dad, actually, I’m not very clear about An Nan’s background either."
"So she never mentioned who else is in her family?" Lin Haotian asked with some confusion.
Lin Mubai continued to shake his head, "I’ve only heard of a brother, who is Jiayou’s father, but he has passed away. It’s been so long, and no family member has come to look for them, so I assume there isn’t anyone else in the family."
This was also why he didn’t ask much; he was always afraid of saying something wrong, which might stir up sad memories for that little woman.
Such was his subconscious perception; otherwise, there was no explanation for why no elders had visited this mother and child, not even with a phone call.
Lin Mubai’s words filled the hearts of the two men from the Lin Family with sympathy, and simultaneously, they felt more compassion for the mother and child.
The old man immediately instructed his grandson, "Mu Bai, about what your grandma and mom mentioned tonight, don’t bring it up with Nannan."
"Yes, Mu Bai. If they truly are all gone, mentioning it would only cause sorrow. Don’t bring it up. Wait until the child talks about it herself, then you can ask. If there are still family members, arrange a meeting; if not, that’s alright too. We just need to be a bit more considerate on our part."
"Alright, Grandpa, Dad, I understand."
And thus, the conversation among the three men from the Lin Family came to an end. Chapters fırst released on NoveIＦire.net