Granny Xuan paid no mind to her daughter-in-law's thoughts. She was so overjoyed she could barely contain herself, every cell in her body buzzing with excitement.
"Then Grandma, remember to clear out three..."
"Don't worry, let alone three rooms, I have thirty rooms. You can live in the villa as you please," she promised, lest her grandson think they lacked rooms and wouldn't bring the children back.
"Hurry and bring the children over. I'll have someone tidy up the rooms right now."
Looking at the blank phone screen, Xuan Mohan felt a deep headache. Could they really look after the children?
Just as he thought this, the phone rang again: Grandma.
His slender fingers swiped upwards, "Grandma..."
"Mohan, are those three children boys or girls?" Grandma Xuan asked anxiously as soon as the call connected.
"Two boys, one girl..."
"Dudududu~"
Xuan Mohan rubbed the bridge of his nose twice, stopped the car, and after a moment's pause, saw the children gradually emerging.
Xuan Mohan quickly got out of the car and went to a conspicuous spot. He was afraid the three children wouldn't see him, but no one could escape his sharp gaze. Soon, the target figures appeared.
He strode forward, smiling gently and dotingly, "Tongtong, Lexuan, Hanyu."
Lan Tongtong saw Xuan Mohan approaching and jumped with excitement, her little legs carrying her in a hop. Just as she was about to greet "Handsome Uncle"...
"Tongtong, is this your dad? He's so handsome!"
Hearing the familiar, unusually lively voice, Lan Tongtong knew who it was.
Her eyes darted around, her mind whirring. It was this annoying little fatty who had been constantly asking why their parents never picked them up. Humph!
"That's right, this is my dad. What do you think, isn't he good-looking?"
Lan Tongtong showed off with pride, then opened her arms and ran towards Xuan Mohan.
"Dad." She was as happy and blissful as a little princess.
Hearing Lan Tongtong call him dad, Xuan Mohan's heart trembled. He felt an incredible softness within.
He scooped up the little girl who had run to him and gave her a big kiss on the cheek.
"Giggle giggle~" a clear, joyous bell-like sound rang out.
The little fatty was extremely envious. Lan Tongtong was so fortunate to live in such a family, unlike him.
The little fatty left with a dejected look.
"Handsome Uncle, are you here to take us to Mommy?" Having just told a white lie, the little girl was now very well-behaved.
Xuan Mohan's smile faltered, "Why aren't you calling me dad anymore, hmm?"
Lan Tongtong looked crestfallen. But Uncle wasn't really Dad. She carefully counted on her chubby little fingers and asked, "Can I call you that?"
"Of course, you can. You'll be my children from now on, understand?"
Xuan Mohan kissed the little girl dotingly, his heart aching at her unhappiness.
Lan Tongtong looked at Xuan Mohan's affectionate gaze and tentatively called out, "Dad."
"Mm." He remained as gentle as ever.
"Dad." Lan Tongtong called again, this time with a clear smile.
"Mm." Xuan Mohan responded patiently.
"Dad! Giggle giggle, Tongtong has a dad! Brother, we have a dad!"
Lan Hanyu saw his sister's eyes disappear as she smiled, clearly showing her great happiness.
...
"Mom, what are you doing?"
Luo Qinlan frowned, looking at the furniture and toys filling the entire living room.
Just now, she had been directing the servants, some cleaning rooms, others fetching furniture, and asking the kitchen to prepare more dishes. The bright and clean living room had instantly become messy.
"No, Qinlan, why are you still standing here? Go change your clothes. Remember to wear something festive."
She then happily lowered her head to look at herself, "Am I okay in this?"
Nodding, she added, "Yes, yes, it should be fine. What are you still gawking at? Go change your clothes! Hongyi, you go change too. Your clothes are too somber, not good."
Children liked brighter things.
Seeing her mother wearing a vibrant red, Luo Qinlan was speechless. It wasn't like they were getting married.
However, Luo Qinlan still went to change her clothes. From her mother's words, it seemed guests were expected.
A while later, Luo Qinlan descended the stairs in an apricot-yellow dress, wearing diamond-studded cat-eye earrings and a delicate necklace that accentuated her slender, graceful neck. Her heels clicked rhythmically.
She looked sophisticated, gentle, and poised.
The servants downstairs secretly looked towards the staircase, "Madam is truly beautiful. I never tire of looking at her, no matter how many years pass."
Others might not tire of looking, but Xuan Hongyi only knew that his eyes were solely on this woman; years of pampering were still not enough.
Granny Xuan looked at her daughter-in-law with satisfaction. Hongyi never let her go into the kitchen, but Qinlan was always presentable when she went out.
Just then, the roar of a car sounded outside. Granny Xuan's face lit up, and she hurried out.
"Mom, slow down! Why are you in such a hurry?" Luo Qinlan felt a jolt of apprehension watching Granny Xuan move so quickly.
Xuan Hongyi also frowned and followed his wife. He was also curious to see what kind of children could make his mother so fond of them, and by the looks of it, they were going to stay here?
Reaching the door, they saw their son getting out of the driver's seat first, then heading to the back seat.
Xuan Hongyi found it very strange. Would his usually indifferent son get close to children? Luo Qinlan was even more so, her curiosity piqued.
Then, they saw their son, who was usually uninterested in anything, carrying a little girl out of the car!!!
"Husband, this child is not simple," Luo Qinlan whispered into Xuan Hongyi's ear.
Xuan Hongyi's eyes also deepened, "Mm."
Lan Hanyu and Lan Lexuan got out of the car by themselves. Xuan Mohan had told them on the way that their mother had something to attend to, and they would stay here temporarily.
They were very well-behaved and wouldn't fuss or cry. Moreover, Lan Lexuan felt a sense of familiarity thinking about the elderly lady.
Only Lan Hanyu was more certain that something had happened. He pursed his lips and followed them inside.
"Oh my, there really are three children! Hello everyone, great-grandma has been waiting for you for a long time. Oh, these two children look exactly the same!"
Granny Xuan exclaimed in surprise, reaching out to touch one, then patting another. She couldn't get enough of looking, her eyes shining with a golden glow.
"Grandma!" Xuan Mohan called out helplessly.
Granny Xuan patted her forehead and finally calmed down a little.
"Hello, Great-Grandma!" Without Xuan Mohan's instruction, the three children greeted them politely and sensibly.
Seeing how excellent the three children were, Xuan Mohan felt a sense of pride. He affectionately kissed the little girl again.
"Giggle giggle~" Handsome Uncle likes to kiss her so much today, but she's so happy.
"Oh my, how adorable! Let Great-Grandma hold you." The little girl, carved from jade and spirits, was instantly captivating to Granny Xuan.