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Liu Siyu turned around and stared at Lai Xi with a sharp gaze.

"Then tell me."

Although there was a faint light coming in from the snow in the house, it was still difficult to see the other person's expression.

However, Lai Xi still coughed lightly and withdrew his attention.

He recounted what happened at home, first describing the sweetness of Tian Dani and He Zhiyuan, and how they gradually fell into their current despair.

There is also his elder brother and sister-in-law, who share the joys and sorrows and support each other in difficult times.

Liu Siyu just listened quietly, as if she was reading a novel, feeling the sweetness and bitterness of the protagonist.

When talking about his grandmother, the legendary woman who had influenced several generations of their family, Liu Siyu could no longer suppress his curiosity.

"What kind of relationship do your grandpa and grandma have?"

When Lai Xi talked about his grandparents, his tone revealed an admiration that was difficult to conceal.

"I don't know the details. I was still young at that time. I just heard from my eldest sister that people in the village said that my grandfather was henpecked, but he didn't care at all."

Lai Xi said this, turning his head slightly to face Liu Siyu, his tone filled with both envy and pride.

"It's hard to imagine that after we were born, grandpa still obeyed grandma as always."

"Later, the villagers often joked with my grandfather about this. Guess what my grandfather said?"

Liu Siyu blinked her eyes and supported her little chin with her hands.

"Well, your grandfather will definitely say that this is my business and ask you to mind your own business."

Lai Xi smiled and shook his head.

"My grandfather's answer was beyond everyone's expectations. He said that if someone cares for you, it means someone loves you. He even hit back at those people, saying, 'You want someone to love you, but you may not be able to find someone as lovable as my wife in this lifetime.'"

"Your grandfather is a very special man."

Liu Siyu praised generously.

"Of course," Lai Xi put his arms under his head, his eyes seemed to drift back to the time when his grandparents were young.

Ever since his grandfather said that, the villagers stopped joking.

But the number of envious looks increased a lot more.

Women all envy my grandmother for marrying a good husband who can make money, is responsible, and most importantly, is caring.

Every time he came back, he would bring back some strange little gadgets for grandma, and money to support the family.

He also loves children very much.

The men envied the grandfather for marrying a smart, virtuous and capable wife.

After getting married, she did not despise this poor mountain village. She devoted herself to serving her parents-in-law at home, raising children, and keeping the house in order. The elderly and children were also dressed cleanly and decently.

No matter how long my husband is away, every time he comes back he sees the smiling faces of his family and the pride in his parents’ words.

Their love is like a beautiful poem that makes people intoxicated; it is also like a gorgeous painting that makes people yearn for it.

It is hard for Liu Siyu to imagine that in such a special era, with her grandparents having such special identities, two people with very different personalities can create such admirable sparks. This is truly precious.

Liu Siyu couldn't help but feel curious. Her grandmother was such a smart and special person, it was impossible for her to know nothing about what her grandfather did.

Or maybe even after knowing it, you are not afraid, but instead accept such a person calmly.

After all, my grandfather was a dreaded bandit or a disgusting tomb robber.

But at home he is a rare good son and good husband, and in the eyes of neighbors and relatives, he is a rare good young man.

Unable to resist her curiosity, Liu Siyu asked tentatively: "What kind of person is the grandfather your grandma is talking about?"

Lai Xi paused for a moment.

"I know what you want to ask."

As he spoke, he suddenly turned sideways and his eyes met Liu Siyu's.

Although she couldn't see clearly in the dark night, Liu Siyu could still feel that a pair of eyes were staring at her.

Especially when Lai Xi's hot breath sprayed on her face, it felt itchy and made her heart skip a beat for no reason.

Liu Siyu pretended to be angry and turned her face away, "If you don't say anything, I will sleep."

Lai Xi's lips curled up into a happy expression, not sure whether it was an exclamation or yearning.

“When you fall in love with someone, you will automatically magnify his or her strengths, and subconsciously shrink his or her weaknesses to the core of your heart.”

"My grandmother was probably like this to my grandfather. She must have known what my grandfather did, but she never mentioned it to us. She only said good things about him and asked us to worship him as a hero."

"Inwardly, I may have hoped that Grandpa would return to the countryside, but the reality was not as I wished. Just like what Jiu Ye said, when you are in the martial arts world, there are many things that are beyond your control. When Grandpa wanted to withdraw, he found that it was easier to get in than to get out."

There was a hint of sadness in Lai Xi's tone. He thought of the grandfather mentioned by Jiu Ye and then the grandfather mentioned by grandma. They were two completely different people, yet they were the same person.

Liu Siyu comforted him softly: "Grandma is right. A boy needs a hero to look up to during his growth process, especially a grandfather or father. Their influence on him is crucial."

There was a hint of helplessness in Lai Xi's voice.

"Maybe you are right. If possible, I would rather never know the truth."

Liu Siyu could understand Lai Xi's feelings. His grandfather was such a hypocritical person, so perhaps only a remarkable woman like his grandmother would follow him without hesitation.

Suddenly I thought of a passage by Lin Huiyin.

If you hold me in your arms, love me deeply, and protect me, I am willing to blind myself and not tell whether you are a human or a ghost.

Whether you treat me sincerely or perfunctorily, my heart is as clear as a mirror. I only pretend to be stupid for what I like. The spring breeze and I are just passers-by, while you embrace the stars with autumn water. I am lucky to meet you in three lives. Even if it is sad, it is still love...

His grandmother took a gamble with the boldness of her youth and ended up winning miserably.

She is undoubtedly lucky.

But for Lai Xi, who knew the truth, it was undoubtedly contradictory.

Liu Siyu wanted to continue to comfort him, but didn't know how to start, so she could only let him forget his sorrow by relishing the sweetness of the past.

"Tell me about your memories of your grandparents?"

After hearing these words, Lai Xi regained his composure.

"I don't have a deep impression of my grandfather, most of what I heard comes from my grandmother."

"There is only one thing that I remember vividly. I remember the time when grandpa came back before the accident and our family greeted him at the entrance of the village."

Perhaps because he recalled the wonderful time, Lai Xi's tone became a little more relaxed.

"When grandpa saw us, he threw my brother and me onto his shoulders like little chicks. My brother and I naturally grabbed grandpa's hair with one hand and his ears with the other."

Liu Siyu blinked.

"Is your grandfather not angry?"

Lai Xi chuckled.

"My grandfather was very tolerant towards us. He even took my eldest sister into his arms and took out a silver necklace from his body and put it on my eldest sister."