Chapter 5: Time to Settle Down
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After her mother passed away, this place ceased to be her home. She no longer had her mother, and with Su Lan and her daughter moving in, she lost her father as well. The only reason she stayed was to protect what belonged to her mother.
Ye Chen Xi sighed, recalling the scent she had detected on Ye Yuntian earlier. She picked up her phone and dialed Chen Zeyu's number.
Meanwhile,
Chen Zeyu saw Ye Chen Xi's call and a smile crept onto his lips. "Chen Xi, why are you calling now? Haven't you missed me during my long business trip?"
Hearing his voice, Ye Chen Xi's face lit up with a smile. "Of course, I did! I just didn't want to disturb you while you were working."
"Really? I thought you didn't miss me at all!"
"How could that be? Are you done with work today? When will you be back?"
"Just finished. I'll be back in a few days. I'll have a surprise for you then." Chen Zeyu's voice carried a mischievous tone.
Ye Chen Xi laughed happily, "Great! I'll wait for you!"
At the hospital,
Seeing Gu Shaoting arrive, Liu Junyan's face brightened. "Shaoting, what brings you here to see Grandma today?"
"Just checking on you to make sure you're not causing any trouble." Gu Shaoting's face remained expressionless as he sat by the bed.
Liu Junyan gave a glare at the servant, Song Yi, standing behind her. Song Yi shrunk back, avoiding eye contact.
"Is this an interrogation?" Gu Shaoting's eyebrows furrowed slightly. "If you don't want people to worry about you, stop wandering around."
"You're the one causing worry. You're almost 30; it's time to settle down."
Gu Shaoting remained silent, exuding his usual cold aura.
Not getting a response, Liu Junyan continued, "Grandparents are getting old; their greatest wish is to hold their great-grandchild."
Without any expression, Gu Shaoting stood up. "Rest early," he said before leaving.
Liu Junyan sighed deeply, watching his retreating figure. Her grandson had always been reserved but exceptionally intelligent and competent. Many women admired him, but he showed no interest.
Looks like having a great-grandchild is a distant dream.
The Next Day,
Dong Chenglin's people arrived early at the Ye residence to pick up Ye Chen Xi.
Upon reaching Lan City, Ye Chen Xi went straight to the Dong residence.
As she approached the familiar gates, her eyes welled up with tears. After composing herself, she put on a smile and entered, spotting two elderly figures not far away.
Her eyes filled with tears again as she rushed over to embrace them. "Grandpa, Grandma, I've missed you so much!"
Dong Yanqing and Huang Yuehua lovingly patted Ye Chen Xi's back. After she cried for a while, she slowly let go.
Wiping her tears, she smiled and held their hands. "How have you been, Grandpa, Grandma?"
"We're fine, everything's good."
They led her inside, where Huang Yuehua carefully examined Ye Chen Xi. "Child, why do you look thinner? Have you been bullied somewhere?"
Dong Yanqing snorted coldly, "Who dares? Does he think our Dong family is powerless?"
Shaking her head, Ye Chen Xi replied, "No, I'm fine."
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