He couldn't help but feel nervous.
Song Zhen set the child down, smiling at Lan Baozhen with the innocence of a well-behaved child, "Grandma~"
It's said that you don't slap a smiling face.
Lan Baozhen had just returned to her room and stayed there for so long before suddenly coming out to wait for him.
Could it be that she didn't like him?
But that didn't seem to be the case at all!
In those few short seconds, waves of turmoil had turned upside down inside Song Zhen's heart, the agony unbearable.
Lan Baozhen had one hand still hidden behind her back.
She stood up straight.
It seemed like she was very nervous, too.
This made Song Zhen even more nervous.
Could she be intending... to beat him up for her beloved granddaughter?
"Here!"
Lan Baozhen smiled as she held them out!
Two big red envelopes!
Song Zhen was stunned...
It had been a very long time since he had received such a traditional red envelope.
"Wow!"
McDull reached out and took them.
His eyes curved into crescent moons, resembling a little money-grubber as he grinned, "Thank you, Grandma! Is it New Year's today?"
When they were in Italy, during Chinese New Year, Gu Xinzhou and Cassie would always give him a red paper packet like this with lucky money inside.
The money wasn't much, just a token gesture, but it was an indispensable custom for the New Year.
When Song Zhen saw the red envelopes were two, he frowned.
As McDull, with an innocent face, was about to open the red envelopes, Song Zhen reached out and took both of them.
"Ah!"
McDull looked up.
Looking at Song Zhen's large hand, confusion filled his eyes.
But he believed Daddy must have a reason, something he as a child wouldn't understand.
So he patiently waited.
Song Zhen asked, "Grandma, what day is it today?"
Lan Baozhen, somewhat embarrassed, smiled.
Her hands in front of her, intertwined, slightly tense, "It's a folk custom.
The first time a new son-in-law visits, he should be given a red envelope.
Also, when a grandson is just born, he should receive a red envelope as well.
Today is the first time I am meeting you and also the first time meeting McDull.
Xinzhou doesn't have many family members by his side; although my capabilities are limited, we cannot lack the necessary formalities.
It's just... don't think it's too little."
Most of her money had been spent on the nursing home.
Fang Lingwei was staying in the best VIP single room, using imported medicines, attended by the top nurses.
For over twenty years, she relied on the money Gu Yibo gave to keep her alive.
Having spoken, a look of awkwardness flashed across Lan Baozhen's face.
Song Zhen took a deep breath.
He stepped forward, and while Lan Baozhen was completely stunned, he gently embraced her!
McDull watched from the side, his mouth agape.
Song Zhen, holding Lan Baozhen, patted her back gently, "Grandma, thank you!"
What virtues and abilities did he have to be accepted and affirmed on his first visit?
If it weren't for his initial poor judgment and the shameful things he did to Xinzhou, Xinzhou wouldn't have suffered so much in Italy.
He even thought, he deserved to die.
Yet, as Xinzhou's elder, Lan Baozhen had easily forgiven him.
Tears streamed down Lan Baozhen's face.
She also raised her arms to embrace Song Zhen, "If you don't dislike the modesty of what Grandma has given, then that is the best.
I have no other wishes but to hope that you all will be well.
I know a lot has happened in the past.
But it's all in the past now.
Don't dwell on it anymore.
Don't waste anymore time.
When you reach my age, you will understand that being generous brings great fortune, so cherish it!"
Lan Baozhen's words were actually meant for Gu Xinzhou to hear.
Because she saw Gu Xinzhou coming out of the kitchen.
Song Zhen let go of Lan Baozhen, his eyes reddened with emotion, "Grandma, I will definitely place Xinzhou and Baobao at the top of my heart and make them the happiest people."