A beautiful summer night

None of the dozens of noble scions that old man Richard specially selected for Xia Wanzhi's birthday were of any use.

The granddaughter resembles the daughter, and the daughter resembles him.

Three generations of the family, all devoted to love.

Once you've set your mind on someone, you won't turn back even if you hit a brick wall.

Richard was drinking coffee and reminiscing early in the morning when he saw Xie Qiyan in the distance. He raised his hand and beckoned him to come and sit down.

Time flies so fast; they're leaving tomorrow.

Influenced by Qiao Shu, Ross really liked Chinese culture. After marrying Xia Yongqing, he settled in Beicheng and later gave birth to Xia Wanzhi. The family would only come to visit the two elderly people when they had free time or holidays.

The Becker family estate was large, but also deserted.

It only gets a little lively when Ross brings Xia Yongqing and Xia Wanzhi back.

Now that Ross and Xia Yongqing have immigrated here, Richard has fewer worries and his spirits have improved a lot.

The only regret was that Xia Wanzhi didn't come along.

Xie Qiyan walked over and sat down, calling out "Grandpa" in a gentle tone.

"Sit down first, I want to discuss something." Richard gestured for him to sit down, and after he was seated, he smiled and relaxed his brows. "The weather is nice, don't tell Maruko about my coffee."

Xie Qiyan glanced at it, a slight smile playing at the corners of his eyes.

Such a dignified person still has to secretly drink coffee at home.

She was also afraid of her wife.

"We're family, we understand." Xie Qiyan said calmly.

Richard grunted and took a sip of his coffee with a sigh of relief.

Xie Qiyan has been staying here for the past few days. Richard has grown to like him more and more, mainly because Xia Wanzhi likes him. So he didn't bother with any of the usual formalities and directly expressed his acceptance of him as his future grandson-in-law.

They live their own lives, and Richard can't interfere even if he wanted to.

He understood this principle when he married off his daughter.

Moreover, Xia Wanzhi has never protected anyone since she was a child.

Xie Qiyan was the first.

“Didn’t you say you were going to take Wanzi to visit Mrs. York?” Richard asked.

Xie Qiyan nodded: "Yes, we'll go later. There's no rush with Grandmother."

Richard laughed out loud, immediately seeing through the illusion: "Is that girl still sleeping?"

Xie Qiyan's eyes were full of tenderness: "I came back quite late last night."

During their few days in England, Xie Qiyan took her to visit the schools he had attended and the places he had lived.

In this part of England, Xie Qiyan is far more mature than Xia Wanzhi.

After a moment of silence, Richard looked at Xie Qiyan and sighed slightly: "Wanzi isn't very temperamental, she's just a little willful at times. Please be more tolerant of her. If she's unhappy, just coax her. She's always been easy to coax. If you really can't coax her, bring her back for me to coax."

Then he chuckled and added, "Of course, it's best not to upset her."

Richard smiled, not wanting the conversation to become serious, but Xie Qiyan earnestly agreed: "I will."

This means they acknowledge him.

Xie Qiyan knew.

"Since your grandmother is Mrs. York, our two families will be connected from now on..."

"I have nothing to do with the York family." Xie Qiyan interrupted, knowing what Richard was about to say, and explained, "My grandmother has treated me very well during my years in England, but it has nothing to do with the family behind her. I have never coveted anything from the York family. That inheritance was just something my grandmother forced upon me. When I refused, she called for emergency help..."

Richard understood, and waved his hand with a smile: "Never mind then, we don't need that little bit of cooperation."

The two companies have a good relationship, with competition but more cooperation. Richard thought that if they became even closer, their future cooperation could achieve a win-win situation to the greatest extent.

But now it seems there's no need for that.

Their little princess never bothered to seek any benefit in a marital relationship.

Their entire family is the source of their confidence.

I don't want anything else, just happiness and joy.

At noon, Xia Wanzhi and Xie Qiyan visited Mrs. York. They stayed to have lunch with the elderly lady, who was not in good health and needed to rest. Xie Qiyan did not plan to stay long, and after lunch, he left with Xia Wanzhi.

"Grandmother is very gentle." Xia Wanzhi wanted to get out of the car and walk around, so the two of them strolled hand in hand down the street. Occasionally, white doves would circle low in the sky, and Xia Wanzhi would look up at them.

With someone holding your hand, you're not afraid of stumbling.

Xie Qiyan slowed his pace, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Yes, I've received a lot of care from her over the past ten years."

He was only twelve years old when he arrived in this unfamiliar city; he was still just a child.

Grandpa Xie sent people to take care of his daily life, and he was picked up and dropped off at school. Apart from loneliness and solitude, he was not doing too badly.

However, the person who was taking care of him later stole all the valuables from his home and ran away.

Xie Qiyan began living alone that year.

The Xie family wouldn't inquire about his situation, and he wouldn't tell the Xie family about his predicament.

It was at this time that he met Mrs. York, an old lady who treated him like her own grandson.

Xie Qiyan was already fifteen years old at that time, but because he hadn't developed, he didn't look very tall and had a youthful appearance.

On a rainy day, he went to Mrs. York's café to ask if she was hiring.

He could no longer afford tuition or even three meals a day.

The people at the UK branch knew that the Xie family never interfered in his affairs, and given his status as an illegitimate child, they began to openly stop treating him like a young master and even stop caring about him altogether.

Therefore, he needs to rely on himself.

Mrs. York thought he was handsome and obedient, so she kept him as a waiter. As time went on, and after learning about Xie Qiyan's situation, she treated him especially well.

After spending more time together, Mrs. York adopted him as her grandson.

In a week, Xia Wanzhi learned a lot about his past, but it all took time to process. Xie Qiyan himself was fine, but Xia Wanzhi would sometimes get teary-eyed thinking about it, and then she would hug Xie Qiyan and solemnly swear to him: "Xie Qiyan, I will be good to you for the rest of my life!"

This statement originated in Britain and was made domestically.

Those who have seen the two of them can't help but ask privately if Xie Qiyan secretly poisoned Xia Wanzhi.

It's only been a few days, and Xia Wanzhi is already acting like she's in love, sticking to Xie Qiyan every day.

If Xie Qiyan hadn't stopped her, Xia Wanzhi would have moved all her personal belongings into his room.

Xia Wanzhi couldn't sleep.

She missed the feeling of sharing a bed with Xie Qiyan that night.

She likes Xie Qiyan.

I like it.

My body likes it too.

She had done many despicable things, such as sneaking into Xie Qiyan's room in the middle of the night.

The night is deep and quiet, and tonight is no exception.

However, when Xia Wanzhi deliberately pressed down on Xie Qiyan's bedroom doorknob with a gentle touch, she was surprised to find that the door was locked from the inside.

The door! It's locked from the inside?

Xie Qiyan locked the door!?

He actually dared to lock the door from the inside!

He was actually wary of her!

Xia Wanzhi twisted the doorknob several times, then, hands on her hips, glared and coldly let out a "Ha".

Is she some kind of monster?!

She's not going to eat him, is she?! "Something bad happened in my real life. I'm dizzy from a long day of traveling and can only manage one chapter in the hotel. Maybe one more tomorrow. *sobs* Sorry."