Dear Young Master Spare Me Please? - 226 Elders

after introducing the couple to everyone, congratulatory remarks flew from every corner of the hall.

the couple smiled sincerely while accepting the gifts as well as the guests warm greetings.

“grandfather xu, my wife.” liu zijian said the moment they approached the old man.

the old man snorted but his eyes betrayed his actions. there were gentle lights reflecting on them.

“you little brat, you didn’t remember thus old man when you got married!” he ranted.

“that’s…” liu zijian wanted to reason out that it was rushed but the more he remembered how the two of them ended up together, the more he was dissatisfied with their wedding. he could only apologized.

even the thought that he was only following the ‘order’ of his parents seemed to sit unwell on him.

“grandpa xu, we are sorry…” han meixiu answered looking apologetic.

this grandfather was different from those she knew.

he wasn’t as warm as grandfather zhang, he in fact, looked stern and strict but one could feel that he’s dependable.

even though he looked unapproachable at first, his eyes were inviting a person to trust him.

thus, though his words were somewhat reprimanding, it didn’t sound offensive at all. in fact, there was a soft touch of doting on them.

“there’s a way to forgive the two of you…” the old man said and paused to observe the two that were now in full attention. “visit me often with my great-grand kids. you know, sometimes old bones like me have a hard time moving around…”

“no problem. if it’s what grandpa xu wants, we’ll visit you often.” han meixiu immediately answered while smiling softly. she even held the old man’s hand to convey her sincerity.

the old man beamed with radiance after hearing her. his happiness at this age was indeed simple. few minutes of attention would be more than enough for his heart to be happy.

after conversing for a while to know how the soon to be mother was feeling, the atmosphere around the three was warm as if they’ve been acquainted for more than a decade.

han meixiu, who personally grew up with her grandparents was a natural charmer for grandpa xu.

“i was just wondering, between the two of you, who confessed to whom?”

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the old man curiously asked. after observing the young couple, he seemed to be lost who initiated the move to capture the other.

although, in normal circumstances, it would probably liu zijian. but there would always be an exception. his own daughter was the best example. he’s been living in the rural area and wasn’t fully aware of the trend of the younger generation.

but no matter what he thought, he couldn’t pin point who. it was as if none of them initiated to be in a relationship.

he knew liu zijian, and because he did, he couldn’t imagine his own grandson doing the confession. he was more like that man liu. as for han meixiu, she didn’t have the kind of passion and courage like his hard headed yi min.

maybe he’s been really bored with his life to the point that he’s been looking for a kind of gossip. while waiting for an answer, he continued to observe.

both liu zijian and han meixiu became speechless. the conversation was about her pregnancy and their daily life but it suddenly changed into a ‘confession’ issue?

but then again, the simple question was something they also couldn’t answer. it was simply because none of them did it.

as they pondered on how to give the enthusiastic old man an answer, liu zilong came.

“grandpa, mom is looking for you.”

grandpa xu stared at the new comer, before commenting. “here comes the man who just know how to fool around. why don’t you get a wife like your brother?”

liu zilong’s smile stiffened for a short while before getting composed again. their grandfather was not the first one who commented like this. the question about his own marriage was brought up several times. he even memorized his answer.

“don’t worry, grandfather. i’ll have soon, i’ll just surprise you.” although it wasn’t true, at least it would ward off additional inquiry.

before the old man walked away, he didn’t forget to give an honest comment to liu zijian.

“you’ve become more of a human now. marriage suits you.”

liu zijian: “…..”

did his grandfather mean he wasn’t a human before?

liu zilong chuckled before he spoke. “you show emotions now compared to the time before your marriage.” he then followed his grandfather.

“you do?” han meixiu asked as she looked at her husband who slightly blushed.

“maybe.” liu zijian answered and looked around. he also felt that way. but being blatantly subjected to this kind of comment seemed to be a bit uncomfortable.

“let me introduce to you someone.” he said to quickly changed the topic.

the two walked across the hall and greeted an old woman sitting on a wheelchair.

liu zijian saw her after his grandfather left, thus he didn’t waste a single second to come to her.

han meixiu saw an elder sitting on a wheelchair being pushed by a younger woman cladded in a dark long sleeved dress with a thin cardigan. although she’s probably same age as her, her sense of fashion was too mature for her.

“granny ling, you’ve come.” liu zijian greeted the old woman with utmost respect.

han meixiu politely smiled at her and waited to be introduced. she wondered who was that woman as her husband was greeting her that way. it seemed that she’s an important person.

“your wife is beautiful.” the old woman commented. it seemed that introduction wasn’t really needed at all.

“thank you.” han meixiu bashfully answered. hearing the old woman’s voice, it sounded unnatural.

was this person perhaps wasn’t feeling well?

“she’s my nanny.” liu zijian said but he looked kind of uncomfortable.

was it because, despite being sick the old woman decided to attend this event?

han meixiu moved her gaze from the old woman to her husband and back again for several times. there was something off between the two.

looking at the silent woman accompanying the old woman that didn’t even give her a single glance, han meixiu felt a bit confused.

as she continued to ponder, an idea came up.

her lips opened and closed for a few seconds but couldn’t form any words.

oblivious with his wife’s reaction, liu zijian continued with the ‘script’.

“she was also a nanny of my mother.” he said. it was to explain why she was way too old to be his nanny.

“i see.” han meixiu replied but her eyes were already laughing.

‘so this is my mother’s disguise. that’s why the voice sounded unnatural. it was because it was forced.’

“then, it’s okay to talk to granny ling privately? i want to ask her about your childhood.” han meixiu said while smiling brightly.

“of course. by the way this is my grandchild fu meng lian. she’s a bit shy. i hope little zi can show her around or perhaps you could introduce her to someone?”

liu zijian paused for a time. he’s not a good host but he couldn’t also decline the old woman’s request. but there’s exactly someone who could do the job perfectly.

“no problem granny ling. as i will be busy greeting other guests, i’ll ask my brother to show her around while the two of you talk.”

“alright. lian’er, follow this young master. i’ll find you after i talk with this young lady.”

“yes, grandma.” han mingxia answered politely but deep down she was already cursing.

the moment they came inside, she realized that the event was the baby shower of her own cousin. she couldn’t control her emotions and tried to lower her gaze to avoid any eye contact from the people she knew.

she wanted to cheers and enjoy this festive days not as a granddaughter of someone she didn’t even know but as han meixiu cousin.

she wanted to smile and give a congratulatory toast to the couple. she also wanted to prepare a gift for this occasion. but given the identity provided to her, she simply couldn’t.

if only she knew that the celebrants were people close to her, she wouldn’t accept it. she would have attended by herself.

but then again, there was no way her cousin could give her an invitation.

seeing han meixiu happy, she also felt blissful. but of course, even that kind of feeling shouldn’t be reflected on her face as she was currently in a mission. she could only pretend to be a cold and uninterested person.

she sighed inwardly. this situation was simply a torture for her.

and this was exactly her problem, controlling her own emotions.