“In that case, Meng’er, tell Grandpa what you like. Next time, Grandpa will know what you want.” Elder Qu was determined to make up for the love he owed his granddaughter.
However, only Chen Meng’er could be so picky about the things that Elder Qu gave her. If it were anyone else, Elder Qu would probably roll his eyes and say, “Do you want it or not?” Then he would turn around and leave.
“There’s no need. Our Meng’er doesn’t lack anything.” Before Chen Meng’er could answer, Elder Liu rushed to help Chen Meng’er answer.
“Elder Liu, I’m asking Meng’er, not you.” Having interacted with Elder Liu many times, Elder Qu was blunt with him. Moreover, Elder Qu understood that Chen Meng’er was the Qu family’s granddaughter. And now, Chen Meng’er was Elder Liu’s god-granddaughter, the leader of the Green Gang and the head of the Liu family. In the future, he would have more contact with Elder Liu, and they would be getting closer and closer. If they were still as polite as before, they would be estranged. That would also make things difficult for Chen Meng’er.
“I understand Meng’er. I’ll answer on her behalf.”
It was still Chen Meng’er who felt that the two of them were too noisy. She opened her mouth to stop them. “Alright, Grandpa and Grandpa Qu, aren’t you thirsty? Aren’t you tired? It’s better to drink some tea, eat some snacks, and rest.”
Although the two grandfathers still wanted more, they still listened to Chen Meng’er’s words and stopped.
“Grandpa Qu, you didn’t come today just to give me the Murong family shares, right? If you have something to say, just say it.” Although the paternity test had confirmed that Chen Meng’er was the missing child of the Qu family, in the end, Chen Meng’er still hadn’t acknowledged her family. So, she still called him “Grandpa Qu”.
However, every time Chen Meng’er called him “Grandpa Qu”, Elder Qu’s heart would not feel good. He was clearly Chen Meng’er’s biological grandfather, why did she still add the surname “Qu” after “Grandpa”?
“Meng’er is still smart. Grandpa has something to tell you. Look, the results of the paternity test are out. It proves that you are my family’s granddaughter. Please just call me ‘Grandpa’.” Elder Qu looked at Chen Meng’er with anticipation.
When Elder Qu said this, Elder Liu and Qu Haoxiang also looked at Chen Meng’er carefully, waiting for Chen Meng’er’s answer.
Chen Meng’er didn’t answer immediately. She pondered for a moment and said, “It’s not a small matter to acknowledge one’s family. Also, I can’t make the decision on such a big matter alone.”
“Elder Liu…” Elder Qu thought that Chen Meng’er meant to ask for Elder Liu’s consent, so he immediately turned to look at Elder Liu.
Elder Liu, who understood his granddaughter, knew what she meant, he shook his head at Elder Qu. “Elder Qu, I really can’t make the decision on this matter. Although I’m Meng’er’s grandfather, Chen Ping and his wife, who brought her up, need to know as well.”
Chen Ping and his wife were not in the capital. The two rarely came to the capital. Therefore, Elder Qu had never met his granddaughter’s adoptive parents even once, so he threw this matter to the back of his mind. Elder Qu patted his forehead, with a regretful expression, he said, “Look at my brain. I’m really old and useless. I actually forgot such important people. Meng’er, I’ll bring your parents to s city to visit your adoptive parents in two days.”
“There’s no need for that. In just two days, Chen Ping and Liu Juan will move to the capital.” Elder Liu put down the teacup in his hand. Slowly, he said, “Meng’er’s eldest brother is taking his college entrance exam today. The education in the capital is better than those in the county-level cities. Meng’er and her second brother are also studying in high school. I mentioned the issue of children’s education to Chen Ping and his wife previously. After discussing it with them, they agreed to move the family to the capital.”
Chen Meng’er’s eyes widened when she heard her grandfather’s words. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Elder Liu. “Grandpa, are you serious? Why didn’t I know?”
Only then did Elder Liu realize that he seemed to have let the cat out of the bag. Previously, he and Chen Ping had decided to surprise her, so they had deliberately kept this matter a secret. Elder Liu was so remorseful that he wanted to hit his head. However, on the surface, he still said calmly, “Really, didn’t I tell you about this? Oh, it’s probably because I’m old and my memory is failing.”
No one present believed Elder Liu’s words. Even Elder Qu looked at Elder Liu in disbelief.
Fortunately, Chen Meng’er did not dwell on this topic. Right now, her attention was focused on her parents and the fact that her two older brothers were coming to the capital. In the past few years, because Elder Liu was no longer in charge, he had left all matters of the Green Gang and the Liu family to her. As a result, the time that she spent at home was much less.
Almost two-thirds of her time was spent outside every year. This time, she had been out for almost two months, but she did not go back. She really missed her parents. It was a good thing that her parents and two older brothers were moving to Beijing.
“What about my parents’ companies?” Chen Meng’er would not be blinded by surprise. Sometimes, she was rational.
“They are relocating them to Beijing,” Elder Liu said matter-of-factly.
“That’s true. If their companies stay in that small place, they won’t have much future development.” Chen Meng’er had long been interested in asking her parents to move to Beijing. However, she had a lot of things to do, so she had dragged this matter until now.
Perhaps, if it were not for her grandfather, Elder Liu, this matter would have dragged on further. “Then I’ll go prepare a place for them to live.” As she said that, Chen Meng’er could not sit still.
“Alright, just sit here quietly. I’ve already taken care of these things.”
