Chapter 474: Chapter 474

"Silly child, Grandpa came back to be rehabilitated, and in the meantime, he’s here waiting for you. Grandpa knows you will definitely come back to Jingbei, so he’s here waiting for you!"

Mr. Wang looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao with eyes full of tears.

These two kids already have children of their own. Seeing them reminds him of those times.

Thinking about those past events.

Fan Xiuying stared blankly at the old man in front of her, wondering why there was yet another elder.

The hospital has been bustling these days.

Mr. Feng, the hospital director, comes to do rounds every day and doesn’t let go of his grandson.

Old Sir Song and Old Mrs. Song are the great-grandparents, staying for hours whether needed or not.

Now there’s another Mr. Wang.

"Sir! Sit, have some tea!"

Fortunately, everything here is complete, with tea leaves and cups provided by the hospital.

"This is the little one, right? Let me see, let me see, what’s the name?"

Mr. Wang held Little Tang Yuan, the little one was so lovely and seemed to be adored by everyone.

Plus, this kid grinned foolishly at everyone, though how a three-day-old baby understood to smile was unclear.

It just knew to smile foolishly.

The problem is, everyone likes it.

"Called Tang Yuan, the full name is Song Ze."

Song Moting brought a chair for the old gentleman.

The elderly man held the child as if holding a treasure.

Who would have thought to see the old man here?

"Mr. Wang, are you... doing well now?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao hesitated, also concerned for the old man, who had shared his family matters with them before.

Because of past issues, his children severed ties with him, his wife divorced him, and to clear boundaries, they prepared black material to report him, leaving him all alone and destitute; those years he could only survive by begging.

Without standing in others’ shoes, it’s impossible to understand a person.

How would surviving such hardships decide one’s future life?

After all, no one wants to be lonely in old age.

Some people will choose forgiveness, while others may choose hatred.

But whichever choice, Jiang Xiaoxiao felt it was understandable. After all, the old man had gone through so much hardship and now wanted to enjoy the love of his children and grandchildren.

That’s perfectly natural.

No one can choose for others.

But what if it was another choice? Even then, Jiang Xiaoxiao could understand; after all, everyone longs for family love, just like the illusion of family love she pursued in her past life that harmed her.

"You, little girl, still worry about so much. This soft-hearted flaw of yours, you must change it in the future. I’ve seen a lot of things in my life, all the things are just fleeting clouds.

I’ve gotten used to living alone. It’s better to be alone, you can live however you want, saving you worry, but I really have become a loner."

The old man gently touched Little Tang Yuan’s cheek with his finger, feeling the magic of life beneath his fingertips.

This child seemed innately smart, feeling the complexity of the old man’s emotions.

Mr. Wang really had not expected a three-day-old child to smile at him.

Though toothless, that smile actually melted the thick ice in his heart.

All the solid ice walls seemed to break down instantly.

The child’s clear and pure eyes melted everything.

"Look, look, this child actually smiled at me. This is fate. Your mother was so good to grandpa then. That night I almost froze to death — it was that bowl of wontons from your mother that gave me the will to live.

It also gave me a temporary safe haven.

Now you are the same, a smile makes this old man feel that living is indeed good, and even for a little one like you, it is worthwhile; it seems we indeed have fate."

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at Little Tang Yuan; this child indeed attracts so much love.

"Mr. Wang, from now on, our family of three is your family. You will never be alone, just because of the bond of life and death between us. Little Xiao and I will both take care of you as our grandpa."

Song Moting voiced Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart.

Old Sir Song was grumpy, "What’s the matter with you, old fellow? Tell me about it. How come you have co-opted my grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and my great-grandson? I worked hard raising this boy, getting him a wife, and they gave me a great-grandson.

And now they are all yours. Isn’t that ready-made picking?"

Old Mrs. Song gave the old man a slap, "You’re how old already, and still get jealous? I’m truly speechless with you. Old age has turned you into a jealousy vat."

Old Sir Song pouted, "How am I a jealousy vat? My grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and my great-grandson are now all his convenient kids. And we even have to take care of someone else’s old age, what’s in it for me, is this still called a jealousy vat? Why not just call me a free giveaway?"

Mr. Wang chuckled at Old Sir Song, "You, still the same as when you were young, always so particular about everything. I am truly impressed by your small-mindedness."

Old Mrs. Song didn’t mind much.

"Senior, now that we’ve met today, I won’t let you go under any circumstances. Come, let’s go to my home, have a good meal, talk about all these years of experiences—today we’re not leaving until we’re drunk. With Old Song accompanying you for a drink.

Not leaving until we’re drunk. After the drink, just stay at our house."

The lady was holding onto Mr. Wang’s arm like a coquettish young girl.

"Xiao Xiao, I’ll be taken back by your grandma, you must take good care of the child. Are those things in the hospital suitable for you? If you find something inconvenient, mention it to the company’s leader, and he will help you get what you want.

You don’t need to worry about the money. From now on, with grandpa here, grandpa can confidently tell you that he will be your support. Also, I’ll help you get the hospital’s business license sorted, so even if there are issues, this old man will be there to back you up.

You, don’t worry about anything else, just have a good confinement."

The mystery is unraveled.

Jiang Xiaoxiao instantly realized, this was the surprise Mr. Wang had for her.

Old Mrs. Song was in a fog.

How did it lead to the hospital?

"Come on, aren’t we eating? I’ll tell you in detail when we get back. We’re all crowded in this ward, not to mention disturbing Tang Yuan, Xiao Xiao can’t rest either. We’ll have plenty of time to talk when we get back.

I can chat all night today, just don’t know if you two, these old bones, can handle it?"

"Hey, who’s afraid of who! You’re five years older than me, who’s afraid of who!"

Old Sir Song immediately transformed into a contrarian.