Stars In His Eyes

Chapter 1826: Sincere Feelings 39

"Grandpa, the festival is coming soon, and Grandpa is so lonely here by himself. Do you think I can bring Grandpa to our house to celebrate? Secretly, so Mom won’t find out! When Mom goes to work, I’ll sneak Grandpa over for a short visit and a cup of tea." Little Tuanyuan leaned lazily against He Teng, already dreaming of inviting Gu Hengyuan out for the festivities before meeting him.

Meanwhile, Gu Hengyuan, who was walking inside step by step, suddenly halted when he heard Little Tuanyuan’s crisp voice.

"Little Tuanyuan?" Gu Hengyuan called softly in disbelief.

The conversation between the two over there stopped, and turning together, they looked at him.

"In-law," He Teng spoke first, nudging Little Tuanyuan who was sitting beside him, "Weren’t you eager to see Grandpa? Look, your Grandpa is here! Why have you suddenly turned mute? Quickly, greet him."

Only then did Little Tuanyuan jump off the chair, running a few steps to Gu Hengyuan, seemingly ready to hug his Grandpa. But upon reaching him, feeling a bit embarrassed by the unfamiliar face, he stopped and shyly called out, "Grandpa."

Gu Hengyuan’s eyes reddened instantly, and he responded, "Yes!"

Looking at the miniature He Teng before him, Gu Hengyuan was overwhelmed and at a loss for words.

This was He Zhilan’s child, his own grandchild, and since the child’s birth, it was only now that he finally met him.

How fast has time flown?

The child has grown up, able to run, jump, and even recognize a Grandpa he’s never seen from beginning to end?

"Little Tuanyuan, I remember your name is Little Tuanyuan, right?" Gu Hengyuan bent down, reaching out, his hand trembling as he touched Little Tuanyuan’s chubby face, "You look like your father. He’s an outstanding soldier."

"Grandpa says Dad wasn’t as chubby as me when he was little. Uncle Lin Chan says my extra weight is inherited from Mom!" Little Tuanyuan replied without hesitation.

"Your Uncle Lin Chan is talking nonsense. You aren’t chubby; you’re sturdy. Your Mom was chubby when she was young, a pretty, adorable little chubby girl. She loved sweets, and her Grandpa spoiled her, secretly buying candy for her every day until she got chubbier. Oh, and your Mom had a cousin who doted on her like her Grandpa did. She was chubby because of them."

"Uncle Lin Chan says Mom was a little sugar bun when she was young. Once, Mom even bit Uncle Lin Chan on the butt because of candy. Uncle Lin Chan claims the tooth mark is still on his butt now, but he won’t show it to me. Grandpa, have you seen the tooth mark Mom left on Uncle Lin Chan’s butt?"

Despite this being their first meeting, the grandchild and grandfather vividly discussed the childhood stories of He Zhilan and Lin Chan.

Recalling He Zhilan’s childhood antics, a faint smile even appeared on Gu Hengyuan’s face.

"I have seen it, back when your Uncle Lin Chan was young. A shallow mark; the adults from both families even joked about letting your Mom marry your Uncle Lin Chan when she grew up!" After saying this, Gu Hengyuan looked over at He Teng, slowly standing up and saying, "Thank you."

Little Tuanyuan blinked, seemingly very curious about the tooth mark on Lin Chan’s butt, pulling Gu Hengyuan’s hand and saying, "Grandpa, does Uncle Lin Chan really have Mom’s tooth mark on his butt? But Uncle Lin Chan can’t marry Mom; Mom is Dad’s wife. Uncle Lin Chan’s wife is my aunt! Lin Chan will be my uncle-in-law!"

Gu Hengyuan raised his hand, gently rubbing Little Tuanyuan’s head, nodding. Then, with a trembling voice, he asked, "Little Tuanyuan, where’s your Mom? Did she tell you and Grandpa to visit me? Is your Mom doing well lately?"