277: We can't let the old man ruin things.

The meal was quickly prepared.

Looking at the table full of dishes, Xiao Niannian looked towards her Grandparents.

Not only Father and Lu Jing, but the Grandparents also made their signature dishes, and Grandma also made one dish.

Xiao Niannian had wanted to make a dish earlier, but the Grandparents didn't agree.

"Sister-in-law Xiao, Niannian, please have a taste."

"Okay."

After eating, Xiao Niannian accompanied the Grandparents in conversation, while Father, Lu Jing, and the Guards were washing dishes in the kitchen.

"Sister-in-law Xiao, tomorrow, let Niannian accompany us to tour around the Capital City..."

Grandma Gu spoke to Grandma Xiao with a smile.

Grandma Gu phrased the sentence skillfully; it wasn't about them accompanying Grandma Xiao on the outing, but about letting Niannian accompany the two Grandmas.

Grandma Xiao's gaze turned toward Xiao Niannian.

"Grandma, I also want to accompany you Grandmas shopping."

"Good."

Hearing her Granddaughter's words, Grandma Xiao immediately agreed.

Chief Gu's gaze fell on Lu Jing, his eyes somewhat sharp.

How could Lu Jing not know that Uncle Gu wanted to send him away? It was indeed getting late, and he should go home.

"Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu, Grandma Xiao, it's getting late. I'll head home first. Tomorrow when you go out, I'll accompany you."

Chief Gu immediately interrupted upon hearing Lu Jing's words.

"No need. Xiao Jing, you should focus on your own matters. Your Grandparents are also looking forward to you coming home; stay home and keep them company."

Hearing this, Lu Jing looked at Xiao Niannian.

Seeing Niannian's approving expression, he smiled.

Niannian still didn't know anything.

Lu Jing returned to the Lu Family.

"Grandparents."

Hearing the voice of her Eldest Grandson, Grandma Lu excitedly stood up.

"Xiao Jing is back."

Grandpa Lu stared at Lu Jing and said.

"You didn't eat dinner at the Gu Family's place again before coming back, did you?"

Hearing Grandpa's words, Lu Jing did not refute them.

"Old Man, what are you saying?"

"That rotten kid whose elbow is pointing outward."

Grandma Lu glanced at her Old Man and said.

"What are you talking about?"

Seeing his Old Man's warning look, Grandpa Lu still felt a bit resentful.

It had been two or three times in a row now that Lu Jing went to Old Gu's place before coming home. Old Gu had even shown off to him several times when they played chess previously.

Just thinking of Old Man Gu's smug expression made him want to hit Lu Jing.

How could Lu Jing not know that in recent years, after Grandpa and Grandpa Gu retired, they and several other Grandpas engaged in various competitions: comparing chess skills, calligraphy practice, the filial piety of their children, and even whose Grandson would marry first, and whose Great-Grandson would be born first... In the past few years, Grandpa and Grandpa Gu had won all the other comparisons, but when it came to Great-Grandsons, neither he, Gu Yuan, nor Gu Jin had partners. Grandpa and Grandpa Gu looked at the cute, chubby Great-Grandsons of the other families and wished they could snatch the babies to dote on them... Every time he came home, Grandpa would urge him to quickly find a partner.

"Xiao Jing, you must be tired from the train ride. Go back to your room, take a shower, and get some sleep." Grandma Lu looked at her Eldest Grandson with a chuckle.

"Okay."

Watching Lu Jing walk straight into the room, Grandpa Lu glanced at his Old Man.

"Just keep spoiling him."

"Old Man, what are you saying? How have I spoiled him? Old Brother Gu is arguing with you, don't take it out on everyone else..."

Hearing his Old Man's displeasure, Grandpa Lu quickly explained.

"I didn't mean to blame you. It's just that this kid, shouldn't he come home first thing when he returns on leave? We've been looking forward to his return every day..."

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you. The child is grown and has his own ideas; you shouldn't interfere too much..."

Grandpa Lu then remembered the Gu Family's Granddaughter.

"Old Man, since Xiao Jing went to the Gu Family first, did the Gu Family's Granddaughter also return on leave?"

Hearing the Old Man's words, Grandma Lu said with a smile.

"Why are you bothering with so much gossip? Didn't you want to graft those flowers you're raising? Go check on them quickly."

Hearing his Old Man's words, Grandpa Lu stopped thinking about the matter and got up to study the flowers he was raising.

Grandma Lu looked at her Old Man and smiled.

She had a vague idea about what was happening, but at a time like this, she couldn't let the Old Man ruin things.

Lu Jing returned to his room, quickly showered, washed and hung his clothes, and then sat down on the sofa.

He had completed several missions perfectly over the past two months.

After learning that Niannian had applied for leave, he also applied for leave.

Lu Jing looked at the suit in his wardrobe and smiled.

This suit had traveled with him to many places, and he had brought it back for this leave. Although the weather was a bit cold now, if he wore an extra layer underneath, the suit would still look very good on him.

Xiao Niannian followed Grandma Xiao into the room.

"Grandma."

"Niannian, sit down."

Grandma Xiao looked at her Granddaughter with a beaming smile.

"Today, when Grandma came to the Gu Family and saw your Grandparents and your Father, seeing how well they treat you makes Grandma happy... Grandma can tell that they truly love you..."

Listening to Grandma's words and seeing tears welling up in her eyes, Xiao Niannian hummed in affirmation.

She could feel the kindness of the Gu Family members towards her.

"As for Aunt Gu and your Older Female Cousin, Niannian, don't be afraid when you encounter them in the future..."

Grandma Xiao instructed her Granddaughter.

"The kind are easily bullied... Grandma was too kind-hearted before, which is why things turned out this way..."

Thinking of the things Xiao Dong and the others had done, Grandma Xiao still felt angry.

"Grandma, don't worry, I won't be bullied."

Xiao Niannian returned upstairs to rest.

After waking up, Xiao Niannian heard the Grandparents talking downstairs.

"It's only seven o'clock now. Niannian definitely needs more sleep. Let's warm up the steamed buns and other things first, and she can eat when she wakes up."

"Niannian, this child, suffered too much hardship following me before..."

"Sister-in-law Xiao, we should all be thanking you..."

After breakfast, Xiao Niannian accompanied the Grandparents as they drove out to sightsee.

Chief Gu was feeling happy seeing that Lu Jing hadn't come over, but just as he parked the car, he saw Lu Jing arrive in his own car.

Chief Gu squinted his eyes, watching Lu Jing approach.

How did this kid know they would come here, and manage to time his arrival so perfectly?

Seeing Chief Gu staring at him, Lu Jing pretended not to notice anything.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Grandma, Uncle Gu, Niannian."

Lu Jing handed the bag in his hand to Xiao Niannian.

"These are braised beef and a few other braised dishes made by the Auntie at home. They are all things you like."

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian was a bit surprised. She thanked him and took the bag.

"Thank you, Brother Lu."

Grandma Xiao watched Lu Jing and her Granddaughter with a smile on her face.

Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu exchanged glances. Grandpa Gu frowned slightly, while the smile in Grandma Gu's eyes deepened.