Chapter 31 Why does this old man seem to like Jiang Wan? ? !

Fu Jingchuan frowned and looked at Aunt Tang, then at his own grandfather, and quickly understood what Tang Feng was up to.

To be honest, it had been Grandpa Fu who had found Tang Feng back in the day to help take care of the two children at home. Apparently, he was acquainted with one of Tang Feng’s relatives. So it was obvious now—Tang Feng didn’t want to leave the household and had purposely dragged Grandpa Fu into this.

She’d really gone out of her way, even traveling to the county early in the morning to bring the old man back!

Fu Jingchuan’s long, narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze turning icy and sharp. Tang Feng immediately felt her knees go weak—she almost lost her balance on the spot!

But she absolutely couldn’t give up now! So what if Commander Fu was displeased with them? She’d bet everything on the fact that he was filial and respectful. That’s why she’d rushed to the county before dawn to fetch the old man!

And she had also told him that Jiang Wan was just an adopted daughter from the Jiang family—delicate and useless, incapable of doing any housework! The old man was furious now!

Jiang Wan had a terrible attitude too! Every time she spoke to them, she left them speechless!

Soon, when the old man said something she didn’t like, and they got into an argument, and if the old man got upset enough to kick her out—then she and Aunt Tang would be back in charge of taking care of the two children! After all, the Fu family had no one else suitable for the job!

As for the previous incident, they could just make up an excuse to smooth it over!

Fu Jingchuan didn’t take Tang Feng seriously at all. But seeing his grandfather’s stern expression, he did feel a slight headache coming on.

His grandfather was incredibly stubborn—and only growing more so with age.

Fu Jingchuan wasn’t stupid. He knew Aunt Tang must’ve badmouthed Jiang Wan to Grandpa Fu, and the old man likely believed her too!

He furrowed his brow and let out a silent sigh.

He wanted to say that Jiang Wan had been exhausted yesterday after taking the kids to the hospital. And besides, what was wrong with his wife sleeping in a little?

But just as he opened his mouth to speak, the door to the main house behind him creaked open.

Grandpa Fu raised his thick, bushy eyebrows at the sound, his face still full of displeasure—until he saw her.

He froze, eyes wide, staring straight at Jiang Wan standing in the sunlight. Delicate and elegant features, creamy fair skin, and two sleek, glossy braids draped over her slim shoulders. A soft, sweet smile lingered on her lips like honey.

His mouth opened… but for a long while, no words came out.

Aunt Tang saw Fu Chang’s stunned expression and felt a surge of joy.

Having worked in the fields and being a retired soldier, surely he would hate girls who looked so weak and fragile!

She hurriedly fanned the flames.
“Old Master, didn’t I tell you? Just look at Jiang Wan—arms and legs skinny like chopsticks! What kind of work could she possibly do? And she’s so young too, how could she ever care for two children properly?”

“!!!!!”

But Fu Chang was still in shock, barely hearing a word Tang Feng was saying.

When she had told him the Jiang family sent over an adopted daughter, he had been both angry and insulted, thinking the Jiangs were trying to disrespect them.

But the moment he saw Jiang Wan, all his resentment vanished instantly!

He had seen photos of the Jiang family’s biological daughter—Jiang Shanshan—and compared to this girl in front of him, it was no contest!

This girl… was simply too beautiful!

And she looked so young!

Oh boy, if such a delicate and pretty girl became his granddaughter-in-law, forget Jingchuan—even he wouldn’t have the heart to make her do chores!

Fu Chang stood there dumbfounded for a while longer before finally snapping out of it.

Fu Jingchuan watched his grandfather’s prolonged silence and couldn’t read his expression. He pursed his lips, just about to speak, when Fu Chang suddenly strode straight toward Jiang Wan.

Jiang Wan, in turn, gave a confident, open smile—sweet and gentle.
“Hello, Grandpa Fu! I’m Jiang Wan,” she said softly. “I’ve heard about you before and always wanted to pay you a visit in the county! But I only just arrived here recently and haven’t figured out the roads yet!”

Oh my god.

Fu Chang had lived a long life, but he had never seen such a beautiful girl! He couldn’t help but sigh in his heart again.

She was already so lovely, and when she smiled like that with her brows curved gently, she looked even more radiant! He found himself smiling along without even realizing it!

Such a sweet child! And so polite!

How could anyone not like her?

That smile even gave Fu Jingchuan a bit of a scare—he’d rarely ever seen his grouchy old grandfather smile like this, not even as his grandson!

And yet Jiang Wan just said hello, and now the old man was grinning ear to ear!

“Nice to meet you, Comrade Jiang! I’m Fu Chang, Jingchuan’s grandfather,” the old man said, his voice still carrying that old military sharpness as he reached out to shake her hand.

Jiang Wan responded politely, her bright almond-shaped eyes curving like little crescents.

“Nice to meet you too, Grandpa Fu! I’ve heard that you were a very brave and outstanding soldier in your youth—just like our Jingchuan! I’ve always wanted to meet you!”

Jiang Wan knew exactly how to win over elders—politeness, a sweet smile, a well-timed compliment… that was all it took.

And from the letter she had read earlier, it was clear: Grandpa Fu valued Jingchuan deeply.

Even if, to outsiders, Fu Jingchuan didn’t seem to have much going for him.

An older man on his third marriage, and even dragging along two kids from previous relationships—yet every word from Grandpa Fu was filled with grievance and unwillingness on behalf of his own grandson. No one understands a soldier’s hardships and virtues better than another soldier. Grandpa Fu genuinely hoped Fu Jingchuan could have a proper home!

“…Aiya, this girl—hahaha! Such a sweet talker, really knows how to speak! Jingchuan! What’s the matter with you! Comrade Xiao Jiang just said she wanted to meet me, so why didn’t you take her into town for a stroll?”

Grandpa Fu turned to look at Fu Jingchuan, his tone full of reproach. Just a moment ago, he was smiling so hard at Jiang Wan that wrinkles had creased around his eyes, but the moment he looked at Fu Jingchuan, his face turned cold again!

Not far away, Tang Feng witnessed the scene and immediately went pale with shock! She truly hadn’t expected it—why did it seem like the old man actually liked Jiang Wan?? This won’t do, definitely not!!

Tang Feng shot a vicious glare at Jiang Wan, thinking this damned girl is so full of tricks! Smiling so sweetly—it had to be fake! The corners of her lips twitched as she said in a sarcastic, cutting tone:

“Comrade Jiang Wan, I don’t think you got lost on the way here… more like you were feeling guilty, right?”

“You know full well you’re just an adopted daughter of the Jiang family, and they just threw you over to fob you off on our Commander Fu. That’s why you didn’t dare come meet the old man, isn’t it?”

Fu Chang, this retired soldier, was someone who couldn’t tolerate even a grain of sand in his eye! He absolutely hated being deceived! Tang Feng had to remind him—they had clearly been tricked by the Jiang family!!

The moment Tang Feng said this, Fu Jingchuan’s expression instantly darkened. A vein began to pulse faintly on his forehead, and a chilling fury began to surge in his eyes.

“Comrade Tang Feng.” Fu Jingchuan didn’t even call her “Aunt Tang” anymore—his voice was low and cold, devoid of any emotion. His lips curled in sarcasm as he said:

“I really didn’t know that our family matters were something an outsider like you needed to worry about?”

Seeing this, Jiang Wan was slightly stunned, but the next second, she secretly pressed her lips into a small smile. Her heart was warm and sweet. Hmph! She knew her rough-around-the-edges man wasn’t that stupid! He even stood up for her at the hospital yesterday~

Jiang Wan blinked, her long curled lashes fluttering lightly. At this moment, the two of them had to stand on the same front… and play good cop, bad cop!

Taking advantage of no one paying attention to her, Jiang Wan quickly tilted her head up and looked toward the sky. Hiss… the sunlight! So blinding! Her eyes started to sting from the brightness, and by the time she lowered her gaze again, tears were already welling at the corners of her eyes.

Then, pouting pitifully, she walked over toward Fu Jingchuan looking all aggrieved!