amaotonovel Chapter 227 Then stay, okay?
Chapter 227 Then stay, okay?
Meanwhile, upstairs, Jiang Qin and the others were undoubtedly unaware of this.
After all, this is an old house, their own territory, not a palace intrigue in ancient times. Who would have thought that Huo Sili, who was clearly red-eyed and about to cry and said those words just now, would suddenly turn around and launch a surprise attack when everyone was not paying attention?
As the elevator opened, the maids who were about to go forward to help saw who was pushing the food cart.
The whole person is not well.
His face turned pale instantly, and his mouth gaped open, unsure whether to greet him or not.
It wasn't until Jiang Qin, who was reading with the old lady and the child beside her, noticed the unusual atmosphere and turned around that the strange atmosphere was finally broken.
"..." But even though the relationship has been torn apart, it remains the same.
Jiang Qin stared wide-eyed at the scene before her, clearly shocked and displeased by Huo Sili's sudden appearance.
But what should I say at this point?
I glanced back at the old lady who was looking at the children's cloth book with great interest, her back to me, and at the sweetie who was being carefully held in her arms.
Since her daughter was born, Jiang Qin has never lost her temper in front of her.
After some hesitation, I ultimately couldn't bring myself to say, "Why did you come up here again?"
Yes, this was originally Horsley's home, and she only came here to visit the old lady.
It's not easy to meet, why make the old man feel bad because of him?
Moreover, if she really got angry and upset at him, Sweetie would definitely notice something, and then all her previous efforts would have been in vain.
After much thought, Jiang Qin realized that there was no better way to resolve this matter than to resolve it politely or ignore it.
"Hey, Grandma Great-Grandma, weird, weird uncle..."
Just as Jiang Qin figured it out, Tian Tian, nestled in Qiu Huilan's arms, glanced this way, her bright, watery eyes blinking as she looked at Huo Sili, who was personally setting the table, with a puzzled expression.
He seemed quite puzzled, yet unsure if he had misread it.
"Grandma, is that the weird uncle?" Tian Tian gently held Qiu Huilan's hand with her right hand, and pointed her left index finger in the direction where Huo Sili was.
As Qiu Huilan felt the baby's movements in her arms, her heart melted, and her face became incredibly kind and gentle.
Upon hearing this, she looked in the direction Sweetie was pointing, and her expression instantly changed.
With a slight pursing of his lips, his usually kind face turned serious and stern.
"Ho, Si, Li!" Qiu Huilan uttered these three words slowly and deliberately.
The servants standing by the dining table trembled in fear amidst the oppressive atmosphere, but Horstley seemed oblivious, calmly and methodically arranging all the dishes on the food cart.
He then turned to look at the old lady sitting on the sofa, a gentle, even "well-behaved" smile on his lips.
"Grandma, did you call me?"
Qiu Huilan: "..."
I'm so angry my head is throbbing!
She now seriously suspects that her illness was caused by the anger she felt when disciplining Horsley years ago.
Although Huo Chishen is ruthless, he is always very good at putting on a good show.
That brat of hers is the complete opposite.
She is very considerate. Four years ago, when she was with Qinqin, she showed her thoughtfulness in many small ways. For example, Meiyuan was renovated for Qinqin, and it was not only changed to the warm and cozy wood style that Qinqin liked.
Moreover, he personally supervised the construction, ensuring that there were no sharp corners inside or outside the entire courtyard; all corners were modified to be rounded to prevent accidental bumps and injuries.
She would remember every food preference of her daughter Qinqin, and when they returned to the old house, she would specifically instruct the kitchen not to add certain seasonings to certain dishes, saying that the lady did not like them.
In addition, he remembers his wife's menstrual cycle, not for that reason, but to remind her to avoid certain foods a week in advance and to personally prepare warming medicinal meals for her.
Such things made her unable to help but praise them repeatedly.
It reminded her of the time when she was young and deeply in love with the old man, and she felt very happy.
But what was the result? This brat may genuinely care for people, but his words, on the surface, are like poison!
Just like now.
He could have just spoken to him properly, said something a little more emotional and heartfelt, it wouldn't have cost him a piece of his flesh.
He just wouldn't say it, he had to pull these two stunts.
Qiu Huilan, who was already feeling helpless about her grandson's pursuit of a wife, was now even more speechless.
Then I remembered what Sweetie had said earlier, and I looked down at Sweetie. Thank goodness.
Sweetie was well-behaved, but she looked ahead with a puzzled expression, then glanced at her and her mother.
Qiu Huilan grew increasingly fond of Tiantian.
Look at this child's calm demeanor. She really likes this personality. If the Huo family business is handed over to her great-grandson in the future, it will surely be carried forward and flourish.
However, Qiu Huilan was a little worried. That's right, if the two children don't get back together, then the future of the Huo family is hard to say.
Thinking about it this way, Qiu Huilan glanced at Huo Sili and became angry again.
She's almost eighty years old, and she still can't stop worrying about this. I'm amazed.
"Grandma, it's getting late, let's eat." The old lady was still a bit lost in thought, so Jiang Qin bent down to hug Tian Tian and gently pulled her back to reality.
These words were as if she hadn't seen Huo Sili standing there, and Qiu Huilan was taken aback at first.
Then my anxiety eased a little.
This situation is undoubtedly better than the two younger relatives arguing with her in front of the child.
Qiu Huilan had mixed feelings, but she immediately smiled and nodded affectionately: "Okay, okay, let's eat."
Then he looked at Tian Tian and steered the conversation to the table.
"Come on, Sweetie, Mommy and Grandma will take our Sweetie to wash her hands. After washing her hands, we'll have lunch."
Sweetie glanced again at the tall man standing next to the dining table, looking like he was being punished.
The little girl was thinking about something, but she quickly looked back at the old lady and snuggled into Jiang Qin's arms again.
"Okay~ Wash your hands, let's eat our delicious lunch~"
A moment later, Horstley sat down at the round dining table.
However, under the old lady's intimidating gaze, they had no choice but to sit diagonally opposite Jiang Qin and Tian Tian, instead of sitting directly next to them.
But for Huo Sili, who hadn't been able to see Jiang Qin up close for three years, being able to share a meal at the same table was a relief.
This would undoubtedly make him ecstatic.
Just as the old lady had said, today's lunch consisted of dishes that Jiang Qin and Tian Tian love.
The food prepared for Tian Tian was not only delicious but also very childlike and cute in shape. In addition, the ingredients did not contain any dangerous large particles such as green beans. Jiang Qin used a spoon to serve the food to Tian Tian's plate, and felt at ease letting Tian Tian eat alone.
The aroma of the dishes was irresistible, and the sweetness made for a delightful meal.
As they ate, they began to ask questions innocent and direct like a child, first calling out to Jiang Qin, "Mommy..."
"Hmm?" Jiang Qin quickly looked at her daughter.
Her sweet voice was crisp and clear, but her little face showed a serious and worried expression.
"Are we going abroad again? The food in China is so much tastier than the food abroad! Sweetie loves it so much!"
Jiang Qin opened her eyes slightly.
Her sweet, dark eyes blinked, so adorable that Jiang Qin's heart melted completely.
"Sweetie is a little hesitant to go abroad..."
But Jiang Qin couldn't respond to that.
Her original plan was to come back mainly to help her best friend with her wedding and to attend the wedding.
In addition, I came to visit the old lady at her old house, hoping to spend as much time with her as possible during this period.
But other things were not within Jiang Qin's consideration.
Jiang Qin never agrees to things she's unsure about or can't do.
This time was no different; she picked up some food, trying to fob her off.
"Then why don't you stay?"
However, just as the perfunctory gesture appeared, Huo Sili, who had been sitting diagonally opposite and hadn't said a word since they started eating, suddenly spoke up.
But even so, Huo Sili's gaze wasn't on Tian Tian, but rather on... her.
Three years later, they met each other again with such intense gazes, filled with longing, love and passion.
Jiang Qin seemed to see a painting in a daze.
One of the large paintings she created herself, which took half a month to complete, is a rose burning in flames.
When creating that painting according to the client's requirements, it may have been based on my own personal experience, which contradicted the painting's underlying meaning.
Jiang Qin often spaced out and thought about many things.
Now, back in reality, Jiang Qin still couldn't escape her daze.
For a moment, she froze, and it was only after Tian Tian called her several times that she came back to her senses.
"What's wrong, Sweetie?"
Jiang Qin looked down and saw Tian Tian, who rarely frowned, looking at her with concern.
"What's wrong, baby?" she asked instinctively, repeating the question as if she hadn't heard what Horstley had just said.
"Mommy," Sweetie called out to her like a little adult.
Jiang Qin immediately sat up straighter and listened attentively: "Hmm? What does Tian Tian want to say?"
Watching the two younger generation members in this scene, Qiu Huilan felt a mix of emotions. She wanted to expose them and let them have a proper talk, but after some hesitation, she decided not to interfere and instead picked up a piece of stewed pig's trotters and put it in her bowl.
He had given up hope, but the next second, he heard his great-grandson take charge and say—
"Mommy, you're not being honest~ You and that weird uncle definitely know each other, are you lying to Sweetie?"
Jiang Qin: "..."
Horstley was about to say, "Sweetie is so smart."
Sweetie glanced at him, her childish voice clear and bright, "Uncle, you're dishonest too~ You like my mommy, right? If you do, just tell her~ If you don't make it clear, are you going to make my mommy guess?"
Horstley: "..."