Chapter 1633: Tricked into Coming Home

As they were talking, Qiu Shaocheng returned with his wife and son.

As soon as An Xiaojing entered the courtyard, she smiled and said, "Big Brother is back."

She did not forget to urge the son in her arms: "Zhongzhong, quickly call out to Great Uncle."

While speaking, she kept glancing at the bag Qiu Shaofeng was holding in his hand.

Qiu Shaofeng was currently furious and paid no attention to her expression; after nodding to the mother and son, he said, "Shaocheng, come with me."

Embarrassment flashed across Qiu Shaocheng's face: "Big Brother, go see Grandpa first; he has mentioned you many times. After he fell a while ago, the family rarely lets him go out."

He had naturally seen the bag Big Brother was carrying and feared his wife might say something uncomfortable later, so he hurried to Grandpa first.

Qiu Shaofeng said nothing else but walked toward the room where Qiu Laotou lived: "Mom, we can talk about whatever it is later; I'll go check on my grandpa first."

Seeing Qiu Shaofeng enter, Qiu Laotou's face instantly lit up with a smile: "Shaofeng is back."

Qiu Shaofeng hurried forward to support Qiu Laotou, who wanted to stand up: "Grandpa, just stay seated."

After helping the old man sit down again, Qiu Shaofeng said, "Grandpa, I heard you fell a while ago; how is your health now?"

An awkwardness flashed across Qiu Laotou's face: "I'm old and useless now."

After speaking, he added with a smile: "My body is fine, so don't worry; it's just that the weather is cold, so they won't let me go out for walks anymore, and I feel stifled inside the room."

Qiu Shaofeng took things out of the cloth bag: "These foods are from Xia Qiu for you; don't hesitate to eat them."

Seeing what he pulled out, Qiu Laotou said, "Oh, I'm already half-buried in yellow earth; why bring this back for me? Save it for Junjun to eat."

"Isn't this wasting things?"

Hearing these words, Qiu Shaofeng felt a pang of sorrow in his heart: "Grandpa, what are you saying? How is this wasting anything? Xia Qiu said peach crisp and caozi cake are best suited for someone your age; you should try them quickly."

Without waiting for a reply, Qiu Shaofeng handed a piece of caozi cake into his hand, then opened the malted milk powder he had brought back: "Grandpa, eat this while I brew a bowl of malted milk powder for you to drink."

Qiu Laotou reached out to stop him: "I'm too old for that; I'm not that greedy. Put this precious thing away for your mother."

Hearing this, Qiu Shaofeng felt even more sorrowful: "Grandpa, since I brought it back, it is for you to drink. If it sits too long, it will spoil, and that would truly be a waste."

Hearing that it could spoil, Qiu Laotou asked, "This isn't dry flour; how can it spoil?"

Qiu Shaofeng carried the opened malted milk powder outside; a moment later, he returned with a jar of malted milk powder in one hand and a bowl in the other: "Grandpa, it's a bit hot; let it cool before drinking."

Smelling the sweet fragrance wafting toward him, Qiu Laotou's face was full of smiles: "Enjoying the blessings of a grandson; now I get to drink malted milk powder."

For some reason, he thought of his own mother and sighed: "It would be so good if your great-grandmother were still alive; she could see that times are getting better and better."

After speaking, a look of loss flashed in his eyes.

But it was only for an instant: "Look at me, what am I saying? These days are full of hope. Are you and Xia Qiu doing well at work?"

Qiu Shaofeng nodded: "Yes, everything is very good. In a few days, we will bring Junjun back for the New Year."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Qiu Laotou's face: "Good, good, good; it's good to come back for the New Year."

Qiu Shaofeng did not mention Xia Qiu's college entrance exam to his grandpa, thinking it was better to wait until the matter was settled before speaking of it.

After keeping Qiu Laotou company and talking for a while longer, he finally said, "Grandpa, rest now; I'll go find Shaocheng to discuss something."