“Just help me to the recliner. The sun today is very warm. I haven’t basked in the sun for a long time.”
The old grandpa’s voice was hoarse as he spoke slowly and softly.
“Okay, please slow down.”
Qin Yue helped the old grandpa sit down. For some reason, she felt that this grandpa was very friendly and wanted to take care of this grandpa.
“Grandpa, is there no one else in your family?”
Qin Yue did not see anyone in the courtyard, nor did she see anyone in the house. She did not even see any food.
This made Qin Yue’s heart sink. She felt that this old man might be alone.
“I’m the only one left in the family. My wife died a long time ago, and my son and grandson are all dead.”The old man sighed. There was a trace of vicissitudes and helplessness in his voice.
“This…”
Qin Yue became more and more worried when she heard this. She was so kind that she could not bear to see such a scene. Especially when she thought that this old man might not live for more than a month, she decided to take good care of this old man.
At this time, she remembered that there was no food in the house, so she couldn’t help but ask, “Grandpa, have you had breakfast?”
“Breakfast?”
The grandpa’s eyes were a little cloudy, and he inexplicably missed it. He paused for a while and said, “I haven’t eaten yet. Can you make me a bowl of lotus seed porridge?”
“Of course. Please wait a moment, grandpa.”
Qin Yue told Song Xiaomei to take good care of the grandpa. Then, she hurriedly left and went to the city Lord’s mansion to get food and cooking tools.
After Qin Yue left, the old man looked at Song Xiaomei and said gratefully, “Your name is Song Xiaomei, right?”
“Yes, grandpa.”
Song Xiaomei nodded. Most of the people in the city knew her name. After all, she was also a famous person. It was normal for others to know her name.
“Thank you.”
The old man suddenly expressed his gratitude. His right hand, which was covered with age spots, took out a small jade sword from his pocket and handed it to Song Xiaomei. “This is a thank you. Please accept it.”
“No need, no need. I’m just helping you back. You don’t have to give me a gift.”
Song Xiaomei hurriedly shook her head and refused. She did not want to accept it. Besides, she really did not lack money.
“Take it. This is an old man’s thanks.” The old man’s voice was unquestionable.
“This…”
Song Xiaomei was a little hesitant. In the end, she couldn’t bear to refuse the old man, so she accepted it. “Thank you, grandpa.”
“You’re welcome. Call me Grandpa Tian. My name has the word ‘Tian’ in it.” The old man’s voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes gradually turned turbid.
“Yes, yes, Grandpa Tian”
Song Xiaomei did not care about the question of how to address him. She only felt that this old man might have many stories, and she always felt that this old man was somewhat extraordinary.
Whoosh!
Qin Yue’s figure flew over. Her two fair hands carried a bunch of things as she flashed into the small courtyard. Then, she said in a warm voice.
“I’ve brought back the food and cooking tools. Please wait a moment, grandpa.”
“Okay.”
When Grandpa Tian heard Qin Yue’s words, his turbid eyes gradually became clearer. There was even a hint of anticipation.
Very soon, the cooking began.
Qin Yue’s cooking skills were quite good, and a bowl of lotus seed porridge was a piece of cake. Therefore, the lotus seed porridge was naturally made very quickly, and Qin Yue even made some small dishes.
During the cooking process, Song Xiaomei also told Qin Yue about the way she addressed him. Qin Yue also changed the way she addressed him along with Song Xiaomei.
“Grandpa Tian, breakfast is ready. Try it and see if it tastes good.”
Qin Yue brought the lotus seed porridge over and handed it to Grandpa Tian. She said with a hint of anticipation.
“Good, good, good. You’re such a good child.”
Grandpa Tian was very happy. He held the lotus seed porridge and tasted it gently. As he ate, tears could not help but fall from Grandpa Tian’s eyes.
“Grandpa Tian, what’s wrong?”
Seeing Grandpa Tian suddenly cry, Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei panicked and asked with concern.
“I’m fine. I just thought of my late wife. At that time, every time I went out to fight, she would make me a bowl of lotus seed porridge, day after day, year after year…”
“Later, we encountered a difficult battle. I went to kill the enemy, but the headquarters was attacked. When I rushed back, only a tenth of the headquarters was destroyed…”
“My son and daughter-in-law were all dead, and my wife was seriously injured. She was only left with her last breath.”
“She begged me to protect my only grandson, begged me to stop those monsters and protect this world… Cough, cough, cough.”
Grandpa Tian coughed violently, and blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.
“Grandpa Tian!”
Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei saw this scene and were shocked. They hurriedly took out the Blood Pearls and fed them to Grandpa Tian.
Unfortunately, the effects of these Blood Pearls were almost useless, which also shocked them.
One had to know that the effects of the Blood Pearls were extraordinary. They contained a terrifying life force and could rapidly increase a person’s strength.
However, after Grandpa Tian ate them, there was actually no effect. This made Qin Yue very puzzled and incredulous.
“Don’t worry, this is an old problem. It will pass slowly. Do you still have any lotus seed porridge? Give me another bowl.”
Grandpa Tian waved his hand carelessly. He was very open-minded and comforted Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei instead.
“Yes… I do.”
Qin Yue hurriedly went to get the lotus seed porridge, but she and song Xiaomei both sensed that something was wrong and that this old man was not ordinary.
“Grandpa Tian, here you are.”
After Qin Yue finished filling the bowl, she quickly handed the lotus seed porridge over and secretly observed the old man.
“Thank you, child.”
Grandpa Tian took the lotus seed porridge and continued eating, quietly tasting the delicious lotus seed porridge. However, his breathing became weaker and his eyes became more cloudy.
Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei looked at each other and could sense that the old man’s vitality was getting weaker and weaker, just like a candle in the wind that could be extinguished at any time.
The kind-hearted two did not know what to say. They only made up their minds to take care of the old man in the future.
Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
During this month, Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei visited Grandpa Tian many times and even sent a nanny to take care of this old man.
As they interacted with him, they felt that this old man was extraordinary and powerful. However, the old man’s identity was still a mystery.
Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei did not investigate either. They only chose to accompany the old man until the last moment because Grandpa Tian’s aura had dropped to the freezing point.
Early in the morning, Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei arrived at the 99th courtyard as usual and saw Grandpa Tian basking in the sun.
At this moment, Grandpa Tian was getting older and older. His entire body was exuding an aura of death and his breathing had become imperceptible.
Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei felt a little sad. They let out a deep sigh and walked into the kitchen to make lotus seed porridge for Grandpa Tian.
After they were done, Qin Yue and Song Xiaomei brought the lotus seed porridge to Grandpa Tian. After waiting for a long time, the old man finally opened his eyes.
“Grandpa Tian, you’re awake. Have some lotus seed porridge,” Qin Yue said gently.
“I won’t drink it today. Qin Yue, do you have any wishes that you want to fulfill? For example, becoming the emperor or taking control of this world,” Grandpa Tian suddenly asked out of the blue.
