The boss has no descendants, but he encounters four smaller versions of himself

After saying this, Lu Zhengyang looked at Su Sinian nervously, waiting for his reaction.

As he expected, Nian Nian might be surprised, shy, at a loss, or even angry, since the matter was indeed a bit absurd.

But Su Sinian's reaction was completely unexpected.

He remained calm, not even raising an eyebrow, and his eyes, which were always full of sunshine, were now crystal clear.

Lu Zhengyang's heart skipped a beat. Could it be... that there's a chance?

This child is so calm, does that mean... he's actually not opposed to it?

Just as a glimmer of hope rose in Lu Zhengyang's heart, Su Sinian spoke.

His voice was calm and polite. "Grandpa Lu, I disagree."

Lu Zhengyang felt a chill in his heart.

As expected... it's hopeless.

He should have known better.

Don't let Niannian's usual smiling face fool you; she's incredibly smart and understands everything perfectly well.

His calm demeanor suggests he had already considered the answer.

The next second, Su Sinian continued, "Grandpa Lu, I am the one who makes my own decisions about my life, so I will not agree to any arranged marriage. Even if you call my mommy, it won't make a difference. My mommy can't decide my life."

He paused, looked into Lu Zhengyang's eyes, and continued, "And I believe my mother would feel the same way. She won't decide my life for me, so please don't talk to my mother about this anymore."

This is a direct, even somewhat sharp, statement.

Lu Zhengyang's face turned red instantly.

Half of it was awkward, not only because he was rejected to his face, but also because his little scheme of "taking a roundabout approach" was exposed.

Half of it was shame. Indeed, his attempt to bypass Niannian and discuss things directly with Madam Su was... not a very honorable thing to do.

Lu Zhengyang explained, "Little Niannian, don't misunderstand, Grandpa didn't mean that, Grandpa just..."

Su Sinian interrupted him, "Grandpa Lu, I understand. I know you love Ranran and I know you like me, but my attitude is also very clear. My life has just begun. I have my musical dreams, things I want to do, and my own path to walk. I won't consider anything else for the time being."

These words sounded so mature, unlike those of a child.

Lu Zhengyang stared at him blankly, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

There was a sense of disappointment; the granddaughter's wish had not been fulfilled.

I'm relieved; Nian Nian is truly an extraordinary child.

He has his own ideas and principles, knows how to refuse, and knows how to respect others.

And... a hint of hidden pride.

These are his students.

After a long while, Lu Zhengyang nodded and said with emotion, "I'm sorry, Xiao Niannian. It was Grandpa who didn't think things through. You're right, Grandpa was confused. Let's just pretend we never talked about this."

However, at this moment.

"Waaaaah..."

A cry came from around the corner of the yard.

The two of them turned to look at the same time.

Lu Ranran was already standing there at some point.

The little girl was wearing a pretty dress, and her two little pigtails were still as cute as ever, but at this moment she was crying sadly and heartbrokenly.

Especially her big eyes, which were as red as a little rabbit's, were filled with tears as she stared intently at Su Sinian.

Lu Zhengyang's heart skipped a beat, and he panicked: "Ran...Ranran!"

Lu Ranran ignored her grandfather.

She took short strides and walked angrily to Su Sinian, tilting her head back and asking in a tearful voice, "Brother Sinian, why don't you agree?"

She heard it.

She heard clearly when her brother Niannian said he disagreed.

Su Sinian looked at the young girl, her tone gentle but firm: "Because I said, I am the master of my own life."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ranran cried even louder.

She was a little princess who was loved by everyone since she was a child. Everyone would agree to her requests, and no one had ever refused her.

Woo woo woo woo woo…

"But Ranran likes you! Ranran wants to marry Brother Niannian!"

Su Sinian patiently explained, "There are many kinds of liking. Ranran likes me just like she likes her grandfather, her parents, or her teddy bear. It's not the kind of liking that involves marriage."

"That's right!" Lu Ranran stomped her feet and cried even harder, "Ranran just wants to marry Brother Niannian, and wants to be with Brother Niannian forever!"

Su Sinian shrugged: "We can stay together forever, just like now. I'll play with you and treat you as a good friend."

"Don't be good friends!" Lu Ranran shook her head vigorously, tears streaming down her face. "I want to be Nian Nian's bride!"

Su Sinian: "..."

He scratched his head and looked at Grandpa Lu innocently. He had said everything he could, but Ranran wouldn't listen. So he could only rely on Grandpa Lu.

Lu Zhengyang was already pacing anxiously beside her, wanting to persuade his granddaughter but not knowing where to begin, wanting to explain for Niannian but feeling that he was indeed the one who caused the trouble.

He tried to interrupt: "Ranran, listen to what Grandpa has to say..."

Lu Ranran covered her ears, "I won't listen, Grandpa is a bad guy! He promised to help Ranran, but he still apologized to Brother Niannian!"

Lu Zhengyang: "..."

Well, now he's the bad guy too.