Ling Sheng was agitated by the primary school comments. On Saturday, she attended extra lessons and did not go home during the day. Xiaoqi could not wait for his mother, so he tried his best to act happy. However, he was still listless.
Su Xiyinâs legs had been cold for the past two days, and the walk was painful. Huo Xiao had returned to the old residence, so he could not accompany Xiaoqi out.
Xiaoqi looked very happy. He washed a plate of grapes and ran over to sit beside his great-grandmother. âGreat-grandmother, eat.â
Su Xiyin knew that the child was bored at home. He was at an age when he liked to have fun. Sheng Sheng had promised to accompany him to the amusement park that day. Who knew that she would not be able to come home after her tutoring session? She sighed. âXiaoqi, you will eat too.â
âYes.â Xiaoqi stood aside and peeled the grapesâ skin. He ate one himself and gave one to his great-grandmother. âGreat-grandmother, Xiaoqi wants to be a doctor when he grows up. He will be the best doctor.â
âDidnât you want to be a scientist yesterday?â Su Xiyin smiled as she looked at the childâs serious expression. âWhy did you change your mind again?â
Xiaoqi looked at her seriously. âXiaoqi will be the best doctor and treat great-grandmotherâs legs.â
Tears welled up in Su Xiyinâs eyes, and her heart warmed. When she saw the child feeding her grapes, her heart ached. âOkay, my Xiaoqi will be a doctor.â
When Huo Ci woke up and came out, he saw that Xiaoqi was still there. He frowned in confusion. âWhy are you still at home? Whereâs your mother? Didnât she want to take you out to play?â
The smile on Xiaoqiâs face disappeared immediately. He pursed his lips and peeled the grapes silently.
Upon seeing his expression, Huo Ci knew what was happening. Acting nothing like an elder, he clapped his hands in schadenfreude. âOh, youâve been stood up!â
Su Xiyin glared at him ferociously and pointed at him angrily. âWhat kind of nonsense are you spouting? Sheng Sheng needs to have extra lessons. Do you think sheâs like you and idles around every day?â
Look at what a scumbag he was! How could he speak to a child like that? He was not acting like a grandpa at all!
Xiaoqi was not angry, but he was a little sad. After peeling a grape, he ran over to Huo Ci on his short legs and tried his best to give it to him. âGrandpa, have a grape.â
Upon seeing the childâs flattering expression, Huo Ci swallowed his words. When Su Xiyin glared at him, he let out a snort. âEat it yourself.â
The kid was smiling wide, warming his heart. Tsk, what a flattering little thing.
âOkay!â Xiaoqi stuffed the grape into his mouth obediently before turning around to leave on his short legs. He looked full of disappointment from behind.
Huo Ci choked. âLook at you. Show me your face. I didnât take you out to play yet, did I? Iâll take you out later.â
Xiaoqi smiled like a flower. When he turned around, his big eyes were full of surprise and his small voice was crisp and happy. âReally?â
âYes.â Huo Ci nodded. âMother, Iâll take him out later. If youâre worried about Father, go back to the old residence!â
Su Xiyin nodded as she watched the duo wash their faces and change clothes. Before long, they were fully dressed.
Huo Ci was wearing casual clothes, a pair of sunglasses, a mask, and a cap. One could not tell his age, but his figure and temperament were excellent.
Xiaoqi was also wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, which made him look very cool. He even posed handsomely in front of Su Xiyin, his eyes sparkling with excitement. âGreat-grandmother, is Xiaoqi handsome?â
Su Xiyin smiled lovingly and nodded before giving him a thumbs-up. âMy Xiaoqi is the most handsome boy.â