“Just like those people who are thoughtful and can see the big picture; do they think, ‘Because I am thoughtful, you think you can do me a favor and satisfy those willful and selfish people first? Then, why should I be sensible and take everything into account? If I’m also selfish and willful…’

“Of course, from your point of view, one is your biological granddaughter, and you’ve never taken care of her, while the other is not related to you by blood, but you took care of her since she was young. Of course there is a difference. I can understand that.”

With that, Ling Chuan raised his cup and clinked it against Grandpa Qi’s again. His expression was calm and composed.

It was as if he was just making a simple analogy.

Opposite him, Grandpa Qi was silent. After taking a sip of wine, he had a guilty expression on his face, and continued eating.

But he was listless, as if he had lost his sense of taste.

His tears were about to fall.

After a long while, the old man just raised his head and asked, “Do you like our An’an a lot?”

“Mm, of course!”

Ling Chuan didn’t deny it at all. He even said, “To be honest, from the moment I saw her, I already recognized her as the only wife I would ever have in this life.

“It might have been inconvenient to say it in the past, but now…”

“Mm.”

Grandpa Qi nodded. It was understandable. It was probably because Ling Chuan had needed his approval in the past, since they were on different sides. Now, however…

“Then, does An’an like you too?”

“This…”

Ling Chuan didn’t dare jump to conclusions. He only said, “I’ll make her like me more and more, until she can’t leave me.”

“So, you’re still just as single-minded now?

“I think An’an’s brothers don’t seem to like you that much?”

A certain grandfather suddenly perked up as he hit the nail on the head. He didn’t give Ling Chuan any face at all and perfectly returned the blow that the latter had given him earlier.

There didn’t seem to be any emotion in Ling Chuan’s expression as he said, “Indeed!

“I’m sorry, but I have to hurry and think of a way to make An’an’s brothers like me as soon as possible!”

As Ling Chuan spoke, he got up and looked like he was about to leave to coax his future brother-in-laws.

A certain grandfather was about to explode with anger. You brat, you’re so petty. What’s wrong with drinking more with your grandfather?

Seriously!

Grandpa Qi was so angry that his beard was about to stand on end, even though he didn’t have a beard.

He threw a crayfish shell at a certain person.

Of course, Ling Chuan wasn’t going to leave for real. If he did, not to mention whether Lu An’s brothers would have a worse impression of him, the little girl would probably despise him and be angry at him.

In the end, Ling Chuan obediently stayed back to drink with the old man.

Of course, he wouldn’t let the old man drink too much. Otherwise, he would definitely be scolded by the little girl.

On the other side, Qi Yan, hurriedly ducked behind the tomatoes.

Seeing that Ling Chuan had no intention of coming over, she was secretly relieved.

However…

Qi Yan narrowed her eyes, and they flashed maliciously.

…

When Lu An went out to see why Ling Chuan wasn’t back yet, she saw Qi Yan loitering at the door.

Lu An narrowed her eyes.

Seeing that Qi Yan seemed to be preoccupied, Lu An asked, “What’s the matter?”

“Oh, I…”

Qi Yan paused for a moment, then hurriedly answered, “Last night, I thought about it carefully. It was indeed my fault. I came especially to apologize to you.”