Let you be a great man, not a scumbag

The old man finally put down the scissors, glanced at him, a faint smile in his eyes, but his tone revealed an undeniable confidence: "Trouble? What trouble? The Xu family may look glamorous, but they're really just a dog raised by Lin Hong. Over the years, they've relied on the Lin family's connections to acquire land and secure projects, which is why they dare to roam around in Kyoto."

Jiang Cheng paused slightly as he bit into the osmanthus cake, a knowing glint in his eyes.

“You’re a bit rough around the edges, but you didn’t do anything wrong. In Kyoto, the Jiang family isn’t someone that just anyone can mess with. I’ll take care of the rest. You can go do whatever you need to do.”

Seeing the old man wave at him, Jiang Cheng grinned.

She took a piece of mung bean cake from the snack box and handed it to him, saying, "I knew Grandpa loved me the most."

The old man didn't take it. He picked up a small spray bottle, sprinkled some water on the bonsai, and snorted, "I don't eat this. Save it for your second uncle later."

After saying that, he reached out and tapped Jiang Cheng's forehead: "Spoiling you? If I spoil you, you'll dare to cause a huge mess next time. The people behind the Xu family used to offer me cigarettes, but now they've raised such an arrogant brat."

"How could that be?" Jiang Cheng picked up a piece of his favorite osmanthus cake, took a bite, and said, "I knew what I was doing. I didn't make a big deal out of it; I just taught him a lesson."

The old man then turned to look at him, a hint of a smile in his eyes: "Sense of propriety? The commotion in your yard could be heard halfway down the street... You're still too young. You can do things, but you must do them thoroughly, impeccably..."

Like the Silverstone caravan incident last time, although the security team didn't leave any evidence, Jiang Cheng knew that his grandfather was definitely backing him up behind the scenes.

"Okay. Grandpa. Where's Second Uncle?"

"He's gone out for a stroll. Let me tell you, your second uncle's health indicators have improved quite a bit recently. Before, when he was staying with me, he could barely even pick up a hoe. Now, he can come over for a walk. It's all thanks to you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng feigned regret and said, "I didn't expect those medicines to be so miraculous. It's just a pity I don't have that mysterious person's contact information..."

The old man nodded: "It is indeed a pity. If such a highly skilled person could be put to use by China, perhaps many diseases could have new hope..."

Jiang Cheng nodded, then seemed to suddenly remember something: "Lin Hong? Why does that name sound so familiar... Grandpa, is he the one we bumped into at the cemetery when you took me there last time?"

Seeing that Jiang Cheng had only just realized this, she glanced at him and gave a faint "hmm": "It's him. The one who was with Qiu Wu that day, with his grandson and granddaughter..."

Jiang Cheng suddenly realized, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips: "I knew it. He doesn't look like someone easy to get along with. His eyes are full of scheming."

He paused, picked up a towel from the side, wiped the broken leaves from his hands, and said in a slightly deeper voice:

The old man paused, holding the watering can in his hand.

"Who can hide his little schemes from?" The old man chuckled and put down the watering can. "He climbed up the ladder by sucking up to powerful figures in his early years, and now that he's got wings, he's thinking of doing some underhanded things. It's only because Qiu Wu is soft-hearted and values ​​relationships that he's willing to hang out with him."

As the old man spoke, he suddenly sighed, his voice losing its previous strength and becoming more thoughtful: "Your father went to Niuma District, and it's been more than a month since then."

Jiang Cheng paused, turned to look at the old man, his brows furrowing slightly: "He was just talking to my parents yesterday, and he said he's already settled in..."

The old man didn't answer, but reached out and stroked the branches of the bonsai, his fingertips tracing the rough bark, his tone so indifferent that it was impossible to discern any emotion.

But hidden beneath the surface was an undeniable consideration: "Our generation is either retiring or getting old. The waters of Kyoto may look calm, but they're full of undercurrents. People like Lin Hong are masters at finding loopholes and exploiting weaknesses. As long as I'm alive, he won't dare touch you, but I'll eventually close my eyes."

He looked up at Jiang Cheng, his gaze as sharp as ever, but now tinged with a tender affection: "Your father has been away for so many years, and his straightforward nature isn't suited to stirring up trouble. Sending him to the cattle and horse district may seem like a demotion, but it's actually paving the way for him. That area is an untapped gem, far from the turmoil of the capital. He can establish himself there. Even if I'm gone in the future, he can still hold up half the sky for you."

Jiang Cheng was silent for a moment: "Grandpa..."

The old man interrupted Jiang Cheng, saying, "Don't worry, the Xu family's assets aren't that troublesome. However, there are quite a few people eyeing the Jiang family's position. By dealing with the Xu family, you're cutting off one of their sources of income, and they'll come knocking on your door sooner or later."

"I know." Jiang Cheng nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Don't worry, Grandpa, it's alright. With me here, I'll definitely find a way to make sure you live to be a hundred. You've had such a blessed life, you should enjoy your retirement. You can easily live past a hundred, and you can even help me take care of my grandchildren in the future!"

Jiang Cheng's words were not just casual words of comfort.

The healing card had already restored most of the old man's physical functions.

The system might unlock some incredible rewards later.

Living to be a hundred years old, or even longer, is not a difficult thing for him.

Upon hearing this, the old man was taken aback for a moment, then threw his head back and burst into loud laughter.

He raised his hand and patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder heavily, his strength steady, showing no trace of his old age: "You brat, stop talking nonsense! Birth, aging, sickness and death are the natural cycle of life. At my age, I'm practically buried in the earth. I've lived a whole life and seen all kinds of storms. What am I afraid of?"

The tone shifted, her gaze falling on Jiang Cheng, her sharp edge softening, carrying a hint of inexplicable longing.

"I've lived this long, what wealth and glory haven't I seen? I no longer care how many more years I have to live. It's just that..."

After a pause, he looked at the ancient pine tree in the courtyard and lowered his voice.

"I'm just worried about you. Your temper is too impulsive, and you easily offend people. The waters of Kyoto are very deep. The longer I live, the longer I can protect you. If I can see you settle down, start a family, and have a healthy baby boy, then I can close my eyes and go to my ancestors' graves with a smile on my face!"

The old man knew that Jiang Cheng had his own methods, and he was even fully aware of Jiang Cheng's influence in Tyrande.

But I still couldn't help but remind you.

“Remember, sometimes head-on confrontation is the stupidest thing to do. You have your own resources and connections, you don’t need to follow the path of our older generation. But there’s one thing—hold the line and don’t touch anything shady. The Jiang family can’t afford to lose face like that.”

Jiang Cheng nodded upon hearing this: "Don't worry, Grandpa, I know what I'm doing."

His own grandfather didn't know that he was a cheat code, and with such a cheat code and powerful background, if he wasn't tough, who would be?

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Chen Ping's footsteps approached quickly from outside the door, followed by his respectful report with his hands at his sides: "Master, young master, General Qiu has arrived with several of his granddaughters."

"Here we go again." The old man snorted, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger, but he slowly straightened up and reached out to straighten his clothes.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng recalled the expression on Qiu Wu's face when he looked at his great-grandfather last time.

He asked with a smile, "It seems Old Qiu has been bothering you quite a bit lately..."

"That old man rose to the rank of general through military achievements and a bit of luck. He's always been a cunning fellow. In Kyoto, he follows the rule of not taking sides and not offending anyone. He's more shrewd than anyone else."

As she spoke, she suddenly seemed to remember something, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips: "By the way, Xiao He has also come over these past two days. Since you're here, let's go see her together."

Jiang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, but he put on a blank look on his face.

"Oh, I was thinking of not going to the social event."

The old man glanced at him sideways, but didn't expose the relationship between Jiang Cheng and Qiu Yihe.

"Young people should get out and about more, go for it..."