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"Wow, Mommy, what bad things did you do yesterday?" As soon as I walked up to the two kids wanting to get close to them, Mu Mu looked up and immediately delivered a harsh blow to my self-esteem.
"Wow, Mommy is really scary. I thought I saw a ghost!" Hearing her brother, Ruo Ruo also looked up and saw Lan Baobao's appearance, and without hesitation, she joined in on the teasing.
"What’s wrong with me! You two little ghosts, stop being so dramatic; I'm worried you'll choke on your food!" Lan Baobao retorted defiantly, feeling that these two mischievous kids were deliberately trying to avoid getting close to her.
"You should go look in the mirror, Mommy. You should hurry while there aren't too many people around; otherwise, someone might get scared to death, and it will affect our reputation. It would be really embarrassing if others think our mommy is an ugly monster!" Mu Mu lowered his head and continued eating, casually reminding her.
With curiosity, Lan Baobao walked into the bathroom. As soon as she entered and saw herself in the mirror, she was genuinely startled and almost jumped out of the bathroom.
Oh my God, is that person in the mirror really me? What’s with those eyes that are prouder than walnuts? They look worse than a gorilla!
God, what does this mean! I, Lan Baobao, am already pitiful enough; do I really have to be disfigured too? Isn’t that going too far!
With this kind of appearance, no wonder I was overshadowed by that dead woman Mu Jiao'er.
Lan Baobao, you fool! It's because of your unkempt appearance that your husband got taken away. Why can’t you pull yourself together? You idiot!
After tidying herself up a bit, Lan Baobao dragged herself out of the bathroom. By this time, Mu Mu and Ruo Ruo had finished breakfast and had disappeared somewhere to play.
Today is a holiday from kindergarten; they don’t have to go. The villa is so big that she didn’t care where they went.
Anyway, according to normal logic, Brother Mu and Ruo Ruo are much more capable of handling problems and are smarter than their mother. Instead of worrying about those two kids, she might as well worry about herself!
After they left, the spacious living room felt empty with only her presence, making it seem quiet and lonely. Just as Lan Baobao felt at a loss about where to go next, she suddenly heard a series of "thud thud" sounds coming from behind her.
It was the unique sound of Grandpa Ye's cane tapping against the stairs, indicating that he was coming down for breakfast or preparing to go out.
"Grandpa." Upon hearing the sound, Lan Baobao quickly turned around, a faint smile on her face as she stepped forward to help the old man down the stairs.
Lan Baobao had always been a dutiful child, far surpassing Ye Zixun in this regard.
Seeing Lan Baobao slowly approaching, Grandpa Ye, who had been walking unsteadily, suddenly stopped on the stairs, and a hint of unmasked fear flashed in his eyes.
"Young lady, are you my granddaughter-in-law?" Grandpa Ye asked.
Ah, someone strike her with lightning!
This old man was being too hurtful; Lan Baobao felt that although her eyes did have some issues today, after her "superb" makeup skills, she looked much better. To be hit with such a remark was like rubbing salt in her wounds.
Could it be that she had really become so ugly overnight? This was all Ye Zixun's fault; after all, he had kept her up all night!
"Grandpa! I am your granddaughter-in-law, Lan Baobao! Please don’t joke like that! It’s really not funny at all!" Lan Baobao pouted and stomped her feet in place to express her dissatisfaction and grievance.
"Haha, yes, yes, this energy is definitely my granddaughter-in-law. I’m getting old and can’t see clearly anymore. With your face looking like this, I truly didn’t recognize you! Did you not sleep well last night?" The old man chuckled as he continued down the stairs.
Lan Baobao laughed awkwardly and replied, "I had a bit too much coffee last night and went to bed very late. I didn’t sleep well at all, which is why I have dark circles under my eyes. But… even with dark circles, it shouldn’t look that terrifying, right?"
She pulled her hair over her face to hide it while the old man laughed: "Well, it's not that ugly, but definitely much worse than usual. You should stop drinking coffee; my granddaughter-in-law is clearly a beauty but has turned into a panda—this won’t do!"
The old man seemed to be in good spirits today.
Lan Baobao helped the old man sit down on the sofa in the living room. Just as she was about to get up and instruct the servant to prepare dinner for him, she was suddenly grabbed by the hand by the old man.
"What’s wrong, Grandpa? Is there something you want to eat? I can ask Aunt Zhang to make it for you," Lan Baobao gently asked while holding Grandpa Ye's already withered hands.
"It's nothing, Grandpa isn't hungry yet. I just want to talk with you. Come, sit down, let's have a good chat," Grandpa Ye said. Due to his old age, his eyes had become somewhat cloudy and no longer sparkled like they did when he was younger. However, among his peers, Grandpa Ye was still considered one of the most spirited.
He always exuded a unique warmth and kindness typical of elderly people, along with an imposing aura that made it hard for those around him to refuse him.
"Alright, I'll sit down! What do you want to talk about, Grandpa?" Lan Baobao was feeling a bit bored at home, so she was more than happy to have someone to chat with. Moreover, her personality was such that she got along well with both young and old alike.
"Baby, tell Grandpa honestly, what do you think of Ye Zixun?" The old man didn’t seem casual at all; his gaze was serious as if he would rush out to Ye Zixun's office and give him a good scolding if Lan Baobao said anything bad about him.
In this regard, Lan Baobao had always managed to balance things well. No matter how poorly Ye Zixun behaved, she never spoke ill of him in front of Grandpa Ye. Firstly, because the old man was advanced in age and she didn’t want to upset him; secondly, because he had always been very critical of Ye Zixun, and she didn’t want to stir up conflict between them.
"He’s great, Grandpa. He came back last night, and we got along really well. After chatting for a while, I fell asleep without any issues or arguments!" For a moment, Lan Baobao felt a pang of sadness in her eyes but quickly picked up a sweet smile and continued, "Ye Zixun has always been a very charming man and a capable one too! Many people really like him!
His excellence and charm are enviable qualities that many cannot attain! I believe only you could raise such a wonderful grandson; everyone must be envious of you for having such good fortune with your descendants."
"Is that so?" The old man looked very happy as he smiled, though there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
"You little girl just knows how to make Grandpa happy. I know very well what kind of person my own grandson is. Although Ye Zixun is quite capable like his father,
his temperament is unstable; he often acts recklessly and tends not to listen to others' advice. I'm aware of his flirtations with women as well. However, he has never brought any of those women home. Though his behavior may be unreliable at times, his nature is still fundamentally good."
Lan Baobao couldn't quite grasp the reason behind Grandpa Ye's words but felt uneasy when she heard the phrase "those women."
However, facing the old man, Lan Baobao felt a bit embarrassed. Upon reflection, Ye Zixun's nature really wasn't that bad. For those who treated him well, Ye Zixun might not necessarily be kind to others, but for those who treated him poorly, he would definitely be very harsh.
Is this way of acting considered kind?
Lan Baobao thought for a while but couldn't come up with an answer. She was also afraid of making the old man wait too long, so she could only nod repeatedly and say, "Grandpa is right; his nature is indeed not very bad."
"Then what about you and Grandpa?" Seeing that Lan Baobao seemed a bit distracted, Grandpa Ye stopped playing riddles with her and asked directly, "Do you still want to divorce Ye Zixun?"
Divorce? Lan Baobao had never intended to tell Grandpa Ye about these matters. She had tried to keep everything from him as much as possible. How did he know that she wanted to divorce Ye Zixun? They had only discussed this topic late last night; could it be that the old man overheard them?
This was bad. If the old man found out about this matter, it would already be quite dire. What if he learned that their marriage was merely a contractual one? Would he be able to bear it?
Should she find a reason to call Ye Zixun back?
"Don't think about it; he should be dealing with some matters right now and is quite agitated. He went to bed very late last night as well. I'm just asking casually; it's not a serious issue, so don't overthink it. Let's just consider it a casual chat between grandfather and granddaughter!" The old man gently patted Lan Baobao's hand, trying to help her relax.
"Grandpa, how did you know about this..." Lan Baobao was about to ask how the old man knew she wanted to divorce Ye Zixun when she was interrupted.
The old man simply waved his hand slightly and said, "Don't ask how I know; Grandpa is just worried about you. Did something happen, or did that Stinky Kid Ye Zixun bully you again? You know Grandpa has always valued both of you. If nothing unforgivable has happened, please don't rush into divorce."
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