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At this moment, the Blue Old Man was performing in a style reminiscent of Peking Opera, creating a surreal feeling as if he had partially crossed through time and space, leaving everyone stunned. Although his words were nonsensical, his commanding presence remained, and this outburst immediately left Jiang Yu bewildered.
Wei Yuan stood nearby, watching the Old Fool's performance. He wanted to laugh but feared it would ruin the atmosphere. However, he still couldn't believe that such an elderly man could have mental issues. Wei Yuan felt that the depth of the old man's character was beyond what a young person like himself could comprehend.
Suddenly, Wei Yuan realized that in life, we all play various roles. A performance of this caliber by someone like Grandpa Lan could easily qualify him for an acting award. After being subjected to such a bizarre reprimand, Jiang Yu no longer dared to act recklessly.
However, during this time, Lan Xue's Aunt Er had developed some resistance to Grandpa Lan's condition. Although she was momentarily intimidated by his presence, in Jiang Yu's subconscious, she still regarded the old man as suffering from dementia.
She shot Wei Yuan a glare and then slowly walked over to the dining table, addressing the butler Uncle Fang: "I don't have an appetite anymore; please have someone bring my meal to my room."
Little did she know that the stern Blue Ocean had not yet had his fill of theatrics. He slammed his hand on the dining table and bellowed, "You dare not join me in entertaining the esteemed guests from Goryeo Kingdom?"
"You old lunatic!"
Having been caught off guard once before, Jiang Yu was now mentally prepared for a second encounter. Thus, she brushed off Grandpa Lan's words and headed straight into her room.
Finally, it became quiet. At first, Lan Xue felt a bit worried, but now looking at her grandfather, she couldn't tell if he was genuinely ill or just pretending to tease Aunt Er and Jiang Yu.
Wei Yuan felt somewhat frustrated. He was about eighty percent sure that the old man was just putting on an act. However, suddenly being labeled as a Goryeo barbarian by him felt like an awkward twist in an improvised script...
After dinner, Lan Xue and Wei Yuan couldn't stop talking. Between eating and engaging with the old man, they had to follow his chaotic logic in conversation. At least the atmosphere remained cheerful throughout the meal. After finishing dinner, Wei Yuan found himself dragged into Grandpa Lan's study to discuss state affairs with someone who fancied himself as an emperor from some dynasty.
Once inside, the old man immediately locked the door. The soundproofing in the study was excellent; even if one leaned against the door, they probably wouldn't hear anything from inside.
"Grandpa Lan's acting is truly extraordinary!" Wei Yuan praised with a smile.
Lying on the chair beside the desk, Blue Ocean wearily said, "You saw right through me. Your eyesight is quite good for a young person!"
Wei Yuan replied with a smile, "You're too kind. If I hadn't met you first at the Antique Market, I probably would have been fooled as well. My eyesight is naturally good; otherwise, you wouldn't have recognized me as your grandson-in-law!"
Wei Yuan tried to change the subject and gauge his tone. Now that his relationship with Lan Xue had gradually become clearer, they just hadn't had any closer interactions yet.
This was mainly because Wei Yuan, being a novice, had very little experience interacting with girls. Most of what he knew about romance came from watching love movies at Gu Jing's Video Store—often clichéd and unrealistic—but at least it could help create a romantic atmosphere.
"Care leads to confusion. Xue is a smart girl, but she still completely trusts me as her grandfather regarding this matter. Since you care about her, how can you hold back from telling her the truth?" Blue Ocean asked.
"You are not Old Fool Zhou Botong; how could you possibly tease your juniors with such matters? You certainly have your concerns and thoughts. Why would I ruin your plans?" Wei Yuan retorted.
Hearing this, Blue Ocean smiled and praised him, "A Confucian youth is teachable; you can read the room, think deeply, and understand the balance of pros and cons. You truly are a talent worth nurturing!"
Listening to the old man's classical praise, Wei Yuan couldn't help but feel embarrassed and said, "Grandpa Lan, it's just the two of us now; there's no need to pretend!"
"…"
Upon hearing this, Blue Ocean was momentarily speechless. It seemed that whenever Wei Yuan heard him speak in such a tone, he thought he was starting to act up. However, Wei Yuan's biggest question wasn't why this old man was pretending to be foolish but why he was so candidly admitting it in front of him.
Since this old man had been so decisive in admitting it before him, Wei Yuan wasn't anxious. He knew that he would eventually come clean. So when Wei Yuan sat down next to him and picked up the specially made Kung Fu tea set to start brewing tea, he knew that Jinghai people loved tea and understood it well. At that moment, Wei Yuan took a piece of Pu-erh Tea cake and steeped it.
Pu-erh Tea belongs to the category of black tea; like antique red wine, its value increases with age, and its flavor becomes richer over time. After brewing it for a while, Wei Yuan intended to pour a cup for the old man but ended up pouring one for himself first. It was indeed different from other teas with their bittersweet taste; instead, it was exceptionally sweet. Even those who didn't like tea would likely fall in love with Pu-erh Tea!
The Blue Old Man took a gentle sip and asked Wei Yuan, "Why do you think I pretend to be crazy?"
Wei Yuan had already been pondering this question since he learned about Lan Xue's relationship with him. Lan Xue would certainly not harm him, so it couldn't be because of her that he was pretending. Although his daughter-in-law was unpleasant, the couple held significant power now and would naturally not harbor any intentions to harm the elder. Moreover, they were family after all. Through the process of elimination, Wei Yuan decisively focused on the butler, Uncle Fang.
"Could it be that Uncle Fang wants to harm you? But I can't figure out why he would do that!" Wei Yuan replied.
Little did he know that Blue Ocean's answer caught him off guard: "I pretend to be crazy for Xue and for my son and daughter-in-law!"
An elder may not leave behind a vast fortune like Blue Ocean, but they still possess invaluable wealth—memories from a lifetime, which Blue Ocean certainly has as well.
At this moment, he began to share with Wei Yuan, his junior: "The Blue Ocean Group initially developed from a broken factory. At that time, the family's financial situation was poor. Xue's father dropped out of school in middle school to help me. He was very smart, and together we worked hard step by step to establish the Blue Ocean Group. For this, I am very gratified; my son has always been by my side through thick and thin and will surely inherit this family business well in the future!"
The elder's expression turned conflicted as memories of his son surfaced: "Who would have thought that as the Blue Ocean Group became more successful, Xue's parents tragically died in a car accident? As Xue grew up, I gradually realized she possessed a high business acumen—something innate that cannot be cultivated no matter how hard one tries, just like my son!"
Knowing that the story was about to take a turn, Wei Yuan refrained from interrupting. After serving the elder a cup of tea, he sat back down and continued to listen attentively.
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