Chapter 76: 75. Arriving Home (Seeking favorites, seeking recommendation tickets!)

At six o'clock in the evening, just as Zhang Ran's car entered the city, he heard his phone ring. He picked it up to take a look; it was a video call from Zhang Sicheng.

A smile immediately appeared on Zhang Ran's face, and he hurriedly answered the call, "Taotao, Susu."

Sure enough, the little heads of the two little ones appeared in the video, and it was Taotao who spoke first, "Grandpa, are you back?"

"I'm back, I've already arrived in Shanghai, look." As Zhang Ran spoke, he pointed the phone's camera toward the outside.

"Then hurry back, Grandpa, we're waiting for you to eat," Taotao said happily. Although the little one had only not seen Grandpa for two days, he had already missed him very much in his heart.

"Mm, Grandpa will be home soon," Zhang Ran said.

After finishing the chat with the little ones, He Yong looked at Zhang Ran, somewhat hesitant to speak. He had only just learned that Zhang Ran had a grandson; previously, when Zhang Ran was at his house talking to Taotao and the others, he had been inside a room.

Zhang Ran saw He Yong's expression, sighed, and said, "You should have known back then that I had a partner, right?"

He Yong nodded, but did not speak.

Zhang Ran's gaze was somewhat dazed, "Her name was Yu Qingwan. My main purpose for going abroad back then was to prepare a diamond ring and propose to her..."

Zhang Ran's tone was low as he slowly recounted the matter. At this point, Zhang Ran could probably only talk about these things with He Yong; even Meng He was not the same as He Yong.

After hearing Zhang Ran's words, He Yong was silent for a moment and said, "Brother Zhang, please don't blame yourself too much. These things were not something you could control; it was all..."

He Yong couldn't find any words of comfort for a moment. He only remembered that every time Zhang Ran left alone to visit his girlfriend and returned, his face would be full of a relaxed and happy smile; such a smile was rarely seen on Zhang Ran's face.

Ever since He Yong began following Zhang Ran, although Zhang Ran had always been kind to others and often wore a smile, He Yong actually knew that this was just for show.

Zhang Ran's heart seemed to have always been suppressing something, and there were few times when he was truly happy.

But ever since He Yong knew Zhang Ran had a girlfriend, he could see that relaxed and happy smile on Zhang Ran's face from time to time.

This was also one of the reasons why He Yong never proposed to follow Zhang Ran every time he left alone to visit Yu Qingwan, because he did not want to disturb this sense of relaxation Zhang Ran had.

He Yong also understood very well why Zhang Ran did not bring Yu Qingwan into their circle, because at that time, Zhang Ran's life was not exactly smooth sailing; it wasn't exactly full of crises, but it wasn't easy or carefree either.

When it came down to it, Zhang Ran was actually protecting Yu Qingwan, worried that his affairs would implicate her.

Hearing He Yong's words, Zhang Ran smiled and said, "Alright, no need to persuade me. What haven't I experienced in this life? Don't worry. Besides, I have a son and a daughter now, a grandson and a granddaughter; nothing can knock me down."

A smile also appeared on He Yong's face, and he nodded forcefully, "Brother Zhang, of course I believe you."

He Qing listened silently to the conversation between Zhang Ran and He Yong, her gaze toward Zhang Ran somewhat peculiar. She discovered that this person, who did not look much older than her, seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist, and no one knew what was beneath it.

"Get down, let's go up and eat together," Zhang Ran said.

He Yong thought for a moment and said, "No, we won't go up and disturb you. We'll wait for another opportunity; there will be plenty of time in the future."

Zhang Ran thought about the situation at home and did not insist further, "Alright then, I'll transfer some money to you. You should take Xiao Qing to buy some things; don't treat the child poorly."

He Yong did not refuse, but when he saw the money Zhang Ran had transferred, he was also stunned for a moment.

"Brother Zhang, this is a bit too much, isn't it? I can't use this much money for the time being," He Yong said.

Zhang Ran waved his hand and said, "It's fine. Things aren't like they used to be; money is devaluing severely. It's not as much as you think. Just use it for now, and we'll talk if it's not enough."

Saying this, Zhang Ran left, his pace beginning to quicken. The closer he got to home, the more urgent he felt in his heart.

Zhang Ran walked swiftly to his front door and saw that the gate was open. At the same time, he saw two little people carrying small stools, sitting at the doorway with their chins resting in their hands, looking longingly toward the stairwell.

Upon seeing Zhang Ran, the two little ones were suddenly energized.

"Grandpa, Grandpa." Taotao the 'Gourd Baby' rushed over first. Susu did not hesitate either; although she didn't leap over like Taotao, her little legs moved very quickly.

"Hey, Grandpa missed you to death." Zhang Ran threw the things in his hands aside, immediately picked up the two little ones, and kissed each of their cheeks.

The two little ones were not reserved either, and both kissed Zhang Ran on the face in return.

Zhang Sicheng stood at the doorway watching this scene, feeling a little jealous in his heart. In the past, Zhang Xiaotao rarely treated him like that.

Moreover, in the past, the little girl Susu was also very close to him as her uncle, but she had never been this affectionate.

Ever since Zhang Ran returned, the two little ones had quickly switched camps, and the intimate way they acted with Zhang Ran was something he had never enjoyed before.

However, Zhang Sicheng found that he was becoming increasingly fond of this kind of life.

"You're back. Come on in, the food is already prepared," Zhang Sicheng said with a face full of smiles.

Zhang Ran put the two little ones down, "These are the gifts Grandpa promised you. Hurry up and take them."

Upon hearing Zhang Ran's words, Taotao immediately began to shout and cheer excitedly, though he was quickly suppressed by Liu Lu.

While eating, Zhang Ran asked about the situation over the past two days. Everything was going very well, and the renovation of the house was progressing rapidly—the speed was so fast that it even surprised Zhang Sicheng and the others.

Furthermore, there was no need for them to supervise the work at all. The renovation company had specifically sent someone over, and Zhang Sicheng had also heard from the renovation workers that it was because the leadership above had given specific instructions: if any problems occurred with the renovation of their house, everyone involved would be held responsible.

"Has Siyan been back these past two days?" Zhang Ran asked.

"She came yesterday, but I see that she has been quite busy lately, so I thought I'd let her make fewer trips. If she misses Susu, I have time to take Susu over to see her," Zhang Sicheng replied.

Zhang Ran nodded and did not ask anything further. Later that night, the two little ones once again monopolized Zhang Ran, making him tell them stories until they fell asleep. Only then did Zhang Ran return to the living room to rest. He had been a bit tired these past two days, but whenever he saw the two little ones, he felt full of energy again.