Chapter 235: Grandpa Sang Says: If That Old Man’s Unhappy, I’m Happy—Ha!

He came in, looking like he had something to say, but kept hesitating, unable to get the words out.

Grandpa Sang couldn’t be bothered with him.

He figured it was already generous not to kick the old guy out.

So, he didn’t bother to play host, just went about his own business.

See, Grandpa Sang simply started opening his own package. As he unpacked, he’d take out each item and praise his granddaughter-in-law with every single one.

Hmph, he wanted Sheng Xinhao to see for himself just how wonderful Ning girl was.

If this old guy didn’t appreciate Ning, that was his own lack of judgment.

Meanwhile, Sheng Xinhao listened to Grandpa Sang’s muttering.

He knew these were things sent by Gu Jianing.

So, would that girl send packages to the old couple of the Sang family?

If… if he acknowledged her, as her father-in-law, would the young couple send him things too?

Sheng Xinhao couldn’t quite say what he was feeling inside.

Just like he didn’t know why he’d come to the Sang house today.

Maybe it was because he was feeling stifled at home.

Ever since that fake younger son was taken away, and the real younger son was confirmed dead, Wanrong had changed.

She could never go back to being the gentle, considerate woman she once was.

Instead, she’d grown a bit greedy, obsessed with money.

Today, Fang Wanrong had hinted—more than once—that she wanted him to give her the Sheng family’s old house.

When she found out he’d already given it to Sheng Zexi, Wanrong exploded.

She started a fight right then and there, crying and making a huge scene.

This side of Fang Wanrong was something Sheng Xinhao had never seen before.

He was shocked, but also felt helpless.

He knew why Wanrong had become like this.

It was because their son had died.

The son she’d always doted on, who was also from Country R.

And after giving birth to their youngest, Wanrong had had a difficult labor and some complications, so she could never have more children.

So, Fang Wanrong had always seen her youngest as her lifeline, but she never expected…

Sheng Xinhao had loved his younger son too.

But after what happened, he was heartbroken, but there was nothing he could do.

Now, his only blood relative left was Sheng Zexi.

Even if that kid didn’t get along with him.

But blood ties—those couldn’t be changed.

So, his family business and property would definitely go to Sheng Zexi in the end.

Still, Wanrong had had a tough time over the years, so he’d leave her some money and a house to live out her days.

But apparently, that wasn’t enough for Wanrong.

It was only today that Sheng Xinhao felt like Fang Wanrong had revealed her true colors—she wasn’t as gentle, considerate, and kind as he’d always imagined.

He even started to wonder—had he ever truly seen through Fang Wanrong all these years?

He couldn’t help but recall things that happened when Sheng Zexi was still at home.

Back then, the eldest always clashed with Fang Wanrong, always saying she was up to no good, framing him, slandering him.

Before, Sheng Xinhao had believed Fang Wanrong.

He thought, someone as kind and delicate as her could never do such things.

But now…

Having seen this other side of her—

He wondered, maybe the eldest was right about some things?

If… if he hadn’t married Fang Wanrong back then, would his relationship with his eldest be different now?

If… if Awan were still here, would the three of them still be a happy family?

Sheng Xinhao felt lost.

He was deeply exhausted, and didn’t want to argue with Fang Wanrong, so he left the house.

He never expected that, just wandering around, he’d end up at the Sang house and see his former father-in-law opening a package.

“Oh, look, it’s a photo!”

The old man’s exclamation snapped Sheng Xinhao out of his thoughts.

He looked up and saw the old man holding a small photograph.

But he was too far away to see what was in the picture.

But the old man seemed to be deliberately teasing him.

He started talking about the photo right there.

“This must be a family portrait of the four of them.”

“Oh, my great-grandson and great-granddaughter, they’re so cute—so chubby and fair!”

“This must be Xingxing, the older brother—he looks just like Xiao Xi.”

“And this is Yueyue, she looks just like Ning girl—so pretty!”

The old man commented as he looked at the photo.

Sheng Xinhao knew the old man was saying all this for his benefit.

He had to admit, the old man’s words made him a little tempted.

He wanted to see the photo.

He knew his eldest’s wife had given birth to twins a few months ago.

So this was a photo sent to the old man?

So their nicknames were Xingxing and Yueyue?

He wondered if they knew he was their grandfather.

Xingxing was the older brother? Looked just like his eldest?

Sheng Xinhao still remembered what Sheng Zexi looked like as a baby.

He thought, if he could see the photo now, he’d be able to tell if they looked alike.

He really wanted to know.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t see the photo.

He craned his neck, trying to get a glimpse, but the old man blocked his view.

That old man was doing it on purpose.

That’s right—Grandpa Sang was absolutely doing it on purpose.

Hmph, such adorable, fair, chubby great-grandchildren—he was going to keep the photo to himself, no way was he letting this blind old fool see it.

Serves him right for not having any sense.

As the old man shifted to block his view, Sheng Xinhao gritted his teeth and tried to move for a better angle.

But the old man seemed to have a radar—every time he moved, the old man moved too, still blocking his view.

…

In the end, Sheng Xinhao left, sulking and full of envy.

Grandpa Sang declared: If that old man’s unhappy, then I’m happy—ha!

—

The package for Huaihua Village didn’t reach the Gu family until a week later.

It was brought home by Gu Yunnan after work.

By now, Gu Yunnan and Gu Yunzhou had long since gotten used to their jobs at the grain station and supply co-op.

They were doing great, and thanks to Gu Jianing, everyone treated them well.

As for the third brother, Gu Yunzhou, outside of work, he spent all his time reading and reviewing middle and high school courses.

He believed what Gu Jianing said, and hoped the college entrance exam would be reinstated one day.

The Gu family opened the package, and quickly found the photo inside.

“So these are Xingxing and Yueyue? They’ve grown so much already.”

The whole family gathered around, unable to take their eyes off the little photo.

“Our little sister and brother-in-law are both good-looking, and so are Xingxing and Yueyue. Look at them—so fair and chubby, such adorable little faces.”

“It’s true—good-looking parents make good-looking kids. They look like little immortals.”

“When I left, Xingxing and Yueyue were just over a month old. Now they’re three months—definitely bigger than before.”

“Looking at this photo, I really miss them.”

“Ningning looks good in the photo too,” said Father Yao. The first thing he looked at was his daughter, and seeing the spirit in her eyes, he knew she was doing well, and felt reassured.

That’s how parents are—when their daughters marry far away, they’re always worried."