What did Grandpa Sun want to say?
Ever since Grandpa Sun arrived at the Yun family, he hadn't spoken much. He usually liked to take the children to the ditches and lakes to fish, or sit at the village chief's house. Little Xi Tian had never seen him so serious...
Old Man Yun coughed lightly and tugged at Old Man Sun, signaling him to stop.
Old Man Sun didn't respond. Instead, he looked at everyone with a serious expression and said, "Since I came to your home, all my ailments have been cured. With everyone's care and concern, I feel I can live to be a hundred years old. Here, I thank everyone..."
After speaking, Old Man Sun cupped his hands and bowed to everyone.
Seeing this, Madam Gu quickly put down her chopsticks, stepped forward, and supported Old Man Sun. "Oh, Brother Sun, what are you doing? How can we juniors let you bow to us? Besides, your stay at our home is no trouble at all. If you want anything to eat, just say so, and I'll have Er Man buy it for you..."
"And you didn't collect rent for the house in the county town. I've saved that money for you, Brother Sun, as your retirement fund!~"
Madam Gu was not someone who liked to take advantage of small gains. After the rent for the house was returned, she had kept it for Old Man Sun to buy daily necessities or miscellaneous items...
The old man ate little, so the rent was almost untouched, waiting to be used by Old Man Sun in case of emergency.
"Sister, listen to me!" Old Man Sun pursed his lips and looked at Madam Gu. "I know your daughter is intelligent, capable, and talented. So I plan to give the small building in the county town, along with the single-story house in the backyard, to Xi Tian. I've lived a long life, what's the use of keeping that house? In the future, if Xi Tian uses that house for business, to open a shop, or even sell it at a low price, I won't interfere..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone except Old Man Yun stared blankly at Old Man Sun.
Had they heard correctly? This old man was actually giving the entire building to Sweet Baby. Was he crazy?
As the saying goes, there's no such thing as a free lunch, but this wonderful thing that had fallen into Little Xi Tian's lap was real...
When Yun Er Man heard this, he was happy for his sister, but he didn't understand why Uncle Sun wasn't giving the house to his sister-in-law or Shan Shan.
Because they were currently managing the shops, and it had nothing to do with his sister...
Perhaps sensing everyone's confusion, Old Man Sun smiled slightly. "Xi Tian is both filial and obedient. She was even granted the title of county princess by the Emperor at such a young age. When she grows up, she will surely become a phoenix and fly out of Dashui Village to farther places. Since she wants to venture out, she must have some assets. If she goes out empty-handed and penniless, she will find it difficult to move forward..."
These words touched Little Xi Tian deeply, but she couldn't accept Grandpa Sun's house for nothing.
"Uncle Sun, I heard you have a son. You should keep the house for him. I can't accept it!" Little Xi Tian refused.
Even if she wanted to establish businesses in the county town, she would rely on her own efforts and hard work to achieve it gradually...
What was the point of asking for someone's house for no reason?
"Child!" Old Man Sun sighed deeply, reached out, and rubbed Little Xi Tian's head. "I haven't seen my son for many years. I don't know if he's alive or dead out there. Why should I keep the house for him? This matter is settled today, and no one should try to persuade me otherwise. The Yun family will only get better and better from now on..."
He added "our" before the Yun family, clearly considering himself a part of the Old Yun family.
This warmth was immeasurable by money.
Si Ya Ke Dun and Han Che Er exchanged glances, their faces also filled with emotion.
Who said people from the Central Plains were all snobbish, petty, hypocritical, and cunning?
Old Man Sun untied his cloth bag, took out two mottled and rough pieces of paper, and stuffed them into Little Xi Tian's hands. "Take these. This is the land deed and house deed. Take your time to go to the county yamen and change the names. That property will be yours..."
Little Xi Tian held the papers blankly, feeling their immense weight.
Madam Gu and Old Man Yun wanted to persuade him further, but Old Man Sun waved his hand, sat down, and started eating, clearly not wanting to discuss the matter further...
The meal was quite pleasant. After finishing, everyone went back to rest.
In the main hall, Old Man Yun held his teacup, his heart in a turmoil. "Old woman, daughter, what do you two think of this? That house is worth a lot of money, and the old man just gave it to Xi Tian like that?"
Madam Gu, sitting at the table folding clothes, heard her husband say this and replied, "Perhaps Brother Sun is utterly disappointed in his son, which is why he gave the house to his daughter..."
Little Xi Tian was holding a brush, engrossed in drawing something.
Seeing her parents looking confused, she put down the brush, blew on the ink, and smiled. "Daddy, Mommy, I won't accept Uncle Sun's house. The house deed and land deed will be kept by Mommy for now. When Uncle Sun changes his mind, we'll return the deeds to him..."
Old Man Yun heard this and chuckled heartily, "Well, our daughter is the most sensible, not taking advantage of others' small favors!~"
He was afraid his daughter would be greedy and lose her reason at the sight of benefits, which would be truly embarrassing...
Madam Gu finished folding the clothes, walked to the water basin, wet a towel, and then wiped Little Xi Tian's face. "Our daughter has her own county princess mansion in Dongping County, why would she need someone else's house? I know Brother Sun means well, but he worked hard his whole life and only saved one house. How can we accept his property for free?"
Even if Old Man Sun didn't give them the house, the Yun family would still take care of him in his old age...
"I know, Mommy!~" Little Xi Tian's eyes curved into crescents, and she began to draw again.
Recently, she had discovered a good money-making project. Although it was a bit unconventional, as long as it was promoted well, it would definitely be more profitable than wine, cheese shops, dairy farming, and so on...
On the square paper, various strange patterns were drawn. Madam Gu was confused after just one glance.
"Daughter, what are you drawing?" Madam Gu asked curiously.
Old Man Yun heard this and shuffled over in his cloth shoes, indicating he didn't understand either...
Little Xi Tian smiled and said, "Daddy, Mommy, it's right that you don't understand. Once this is made, it will definitely be a hit!~"
Madam Gu: ???
Old Man Yun: ???
So what exactly did their daughter want to do?