An An was covered by the butler and taken away when Qin Ningyi kissed Huo Rou.
Only Shen Feng remained, running into the kitchen and circling around Qin Ningyi and Huo Rou.
As if sensing its master's emotions, it was happier than usual, spinning around with endless delight.
Huo Rou, dazed by the kiss, was placed on a dining chair by Qin Ningyi, "Alright, time to eat."
His voice was already a little hoarse, and his eyes held a hint of desire.
Lust was palpable.
But they had to return to Tai Chuan City today, and he wanted to take Huo Rou home with him.
After the meal, An An also received a gift from Huo Rou.
The remaining small piece of the original stone after Qin Ningyi made his dragon was used by Huo Rou to carve a ghost-worked ball for An An, as usual. Due to time constraints, this ghost-worked ball only had ten layers.
"Wow!" An An exclaimed in surprise. "Mom, is this the same as An An's previous one?"
Huo Rou shook her head. Although the size and pattern of the two balls were similar on the outside, "this one only has ten layers."
An An squinted his eyes and examined it back and forth for a long time, unable to count the layers. But this didn't stop him from praising, "Mom, you're really amazing!"
The helicopter landed.
Someone was already waiting at the entrance of the old Qin family mansion.
Sister Zhou saw Huo Rou getting out of the car behind Qin Ningyi and smiled so broadly that she hurried back into the house and shouted loudly, "Old Madam! Old Madam! They're back! They're back!"
Grandma Liu, hearing Sister Zhou's shout, knew that Qin Ningyi had arrived. She propped herself up with her cane and was about to walk outside.
Su Nianzhu hadn't seen her son for a long time, and this time he had brought Huo Rou, so An An would definitely come too. She missed her grandson.
Su Nianzhu also got up and was about to rush out to see, but seeing Grandma Liu's movement, she went over to persuade her, "Mom, it's cold outside, just wait here. Ningyi will be here soon."
Grandma Liu had just recovered from her illness, and it was winter. She couldn't afford to be overexerted.
Liu Xiuyun was held by Su Nianzhu. She glanced sideways at Su Nianzhu and spoke again, instructing, "Ningyi is bringing Huo Rou back today, don't do anything foolish!"
Su Nianzhu's expression faltered. She stammered, "Mom, you've already lectured me. I know I was wrong."
"I won't do anything foolish," she said as if to assure him, her voice firm.
Liu Xiuyun didn't say much more. Her daughter-in-law was easily swayed. Now that she was with her every day and no one was whispering in her ear, she would gradually understand.
She now just hoped that Su Nianzhu had truly understood. A daughter-in-law's status was not that important to their Qin family! If they were to discuss status, she, Liu Xiuyun, should be the first one to be questioned.
Huo Rou, at least, had an innocent background, didn't she?
"Grandma." Qin Ningyi's voice was already at the door.
A group of people from the old house carrying a large item entered.
Liu Xiuyun took two steps forward and peered. She tidied her clothes, "Nianzhu, see if my clothes are neat?"
Her emphasis on Huo Rou was evident. Su Nianzhu helped her adjust the hem of her clothes and also weighed the situation clearly in her mind.
When Qin Ningyi entered, holding Huo Rou and An An, Liu Xiuyun ignored her grandson for the first time.
She looked at Huo Rou, who was sweet-looking and gentle, standing beside Qin Ningyi, and smiled so broadly that her mouth couldn't close. "You're Huo Rou, right?"
Liu Xiuyun now understood how her grandson, who had been single for many years, had suddenly decided to be in a relationship.
Look at those expressive eyes! Even this old woman liked them!
"Hello, Grandma," Huo Rou said. Although she was a little nervous, her habitual pretense took over. Her expression instinctively switched to a docile smile that elders would like. There was no trace of nervousness on her face, only the gracefulness that elders would appreciate.
Liu Xiuyun narrowed her eyes, shook her head, and stepped forward with a hint of heartache, holding her hand. "Good child, this is your home. Don't be nervous, okay?"
Huo Rou's pupils widened slightly. She was...
She felt Grandma Liu's warm, dry hand stroking the back of her hand, gentle and patient.
Qin Ningyi gently rubbed her back. His grandmother's perception of people far surpassed his own.
He spoke, drawing Grandma Liu's attention, "Grandma."
Liu Xiuyun smiled and nodded at him, then saw Qin Ningyi slightly bend down and push a little carrot-head in front of her. "This is my son, Huo Jian."
An An was wearing a light blue down jacket today, with a creamy white scarf around his neck, revealing a soft, fair little face.
His phoenix eyes, identical to Qin Ningyi's, blinked at Liu Xiuyun, and he said in a soft, milky voice, "Hello, Great-Grandma! I'm An An."
Although she had been informed earlier, when An An stood in front of Liu Xiuyun, she couldn't help but show surprise.