Chapter 62

“Alright, spit it out. What good news could you possibly have besides finding a granddaughter-in-law?” roared Old Master Xiao from the other end of the line.

“Besides, with your taste and your sharp tongue, what girl would ever look at you? Don’t end up an old bachelor who has to rely on your nephews and nieces to support you. That would be a real shame.”

“My requirements aren’t high. As long as you like her, she’s a woman, and she’s not a troublemaker, I don’t care what her background is. You can’t find a partner with such low standards? You’re really embarrassing the Xiao family.”

“You’re nothing like me. When I was your age, I fell for your grandmother at first sight and wooed her in no time. Now you have all these advantages and you’ve achieved nothing.”

“When I was your age, your dad was already old enough to fetch soy sauce. You’re still an old bachelor. If you don’t put in the effort, I’ll find someone for you in the compound. You’ll have to accept it then.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yichen quickly interrupted, “Grandpa, why are you like this? You and Grandma are so loving. Of course, I want to find someone I like. Do you want me to find someone like my sister-in-law? If that’s the case, I’d rather be single for life.”

“Heh….”

Old Master Xiao heard Xiao Yichen’s laughter and said in a bad mood, “Just say what you have to say. Phone calls aren’t free. You’re not smart to begin with, and now you’re turning into a fool.”

At this moment, a gentle voice came from the other end of the phone. “Who is this, Old Man?”

Xiao Yichen recognized his grandmother’s voice. “Quickly say, Grandma, it’s me, Yichen. I wanted to call you with good news, but Grandpa wouldn’t listen. He’s scolding me. Grandma, chase Grandpa away. I only want to tell you, okay?”

“Hey, you little rascal, you dare to tattle on me? You wait. When you come back, I’ll break your legs with my cane.” Old Master Xiao roared angrily from the other end.

“Old Man, who are you going to break the legs of? You’re getting out of hand, aren’t you? This is our precious grandson. You keep threatening to break his legs. You’re still as hot-tempered as before. How did I ever fall for you?”

Xiao Yichen immediately complained to his grandmother, “You have to control Grandpa. He’s too brutal. If he breaks my legs, how will I take care of your future granddaughter-in-law?”

“Grandpa also said I’m an old bachelor and not smart. Grandma asked, Yichen, wait, you said you’re going to take care of your future wife. Do you have a girlfriend now?”

Before Xiao Yichen could say anything, Old Master Xiao roared, “Don’t believe him. He just went to the countryside. Where would he get a girlfriend?”

“The old lady immediately said, Old Man, get out of my way. I’m talking to my grandson. What are you butting in for? Do you want to sleep outside tonight? Aren’t you going to play chess with Old Master Gong and Old Master Gu? Why aren’t you leaving yet? What are you still standing here for?”

Xia Yunxuan couldn’t believe that Yichen’s grandparents were such kind and amiable people. It seemed Yichen wasn’t lying to her. One could tell what kind of person he was from his words.

Old Master Xiao said, “My grandson called me, didn’t he? Heh, chess can wait. My grandson rarely calls me. I have to care about him, don’t I?”

Xiao Yichen rolled his eyes at the phone. His grandpa was a master at changing his face. Just now he was reluctant, but now that he heard his grandson had a girlfriend, he did a 180-degree turn. Even the weather wasn’t as fickle as him.

The old lady asked, “My precious grandson, what did you mean by that? Can you tell Grandma carefully? Did you find a girlfriend? Where is she from? How old is she?”

Old Master Xiao also immediately pricked up his ears and listened by the phone. He was particularly curious to know if this stinky boy had actually found a girlfriend after just going to the countryside. Could he be about to have a great-grandchild soon?

He hoped it was a great-granddaughter, sweet and soft. He liked them very much. He could then show off his great-granddaughter to his old friends. Those old geezers had so many good things. They had to give him some gifts as a congratulatory present, right?

Those old geezers were all old. What were they keeping all those good things for? They might as well give them to his great-granddaughter as toys. They didn’t have any great-granddaughters.

Old Master Gong, you old rascal, you’re a real piece of work. You dare to have your eyes on my treasure…

Old Master Gu, get lost, you old geezer. I don’t know you. Stay away from me. Don’t show off in front of me. Humph! We’re breaking up…

Xiao Yichen glanced at Xia Yunxuan and said, “Grandma, I did find a girlfriend. Her name is Xia Yunxuan. She’s a very good girl. We just started dating, and I called you to tell you. We’ll get our marriage license when she turns 18.”

“It’s only a month away. I built a house here in the countryside. I’ll take good care of her. You don’t have to worry.”

The old lady was overjoyed to hear that her grandson finally had a girlfriend. She kept saying, “Good, good. It’s a pity that your wedding is so rushed. You know, your grandpa and I are not supposed to socialize casually. Your parents are probably busy with work and won’t be able to come. Will the little girl be upset? You have to explain it to her properly.”

Xiao Yichen said, “Grandma, she’s a very good person. Don’t worry. She won’t be upset. Grandma, she’s very beautiful. She’s a hundred times, a thousand times more beautiful than the girls in the capital’s compound. When I take some pictures of her, I’ll send you a copy. You’ll know I’m not lying when you see it.”

“My eldest grandson finally has a girlfriend. Your mother would be so happy to hear this good news. You don’t know how angry your dad was when you snuck away. It was only because your mother was there to persuade him that he didn’t scold you when you came back. You’ll probably get a lecture when you return.”

“Now that you’ve found a good girl in the countryside, your dad will be so happy. He’s probably forgotten all about you sneaking off to the countryside.”

Xiao Yichen said, “Grandma, you and Grandpa and Mom and Dad must take care of yourselves. Grandma, someone else is waiting to make a call. I’ll hang up now. I’ll send you pictures when I get them.”

Old Master Xiao wanted to say something, but the phone went dead. Old Master Xiao said, “I don’t know what kind of person this little girl is. I’m afraid she’s one of those scheming, manipulative women.”

The old lady said, “You don’t know your own grandson’s taste? The girl he likes wouldn’t be just anyone.”