CHAPTER 759: CHAPTER 756: FAMILY

"Let me play with it for a bit."

Dou Dou quietly approached Tang Tang, looking at the straw in her hand with envy.

Yes, it was just a straw. Shen Siyuan had casually pulled a piece of straw to let her blow soap bubbles after a bath.

Seeing it, Dou Dou wanted one as well, so Shen Siyuan took out her bubble gun from the storage space.

The little one was nervous and ran around with him, so there were quite a few of their little trinkets in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner’s storage space, including the bubble gun.

But even though there was a bubble gun, she didn’t want it and insisted on the broken straw in Tang Tang’s hand.

However, Tang Tang wasn’t willing. Although that broken straw couldn’t blow out a bubble even after a long time, it was now her cherished possession, so the two started to fight.

If you gave me a flower foot strike, I would give you an over-the-shoulder throw, but both of them were short and stubby, unable to topple each other, leaving them in a stalemate.

"Is it okay for the two of them to be like this?" Grandma asked, a bit concerned.

"No worries, what kids don’t fight?" Shen Siyuan said casually.

After all, they fought and caused a fuss every day, and he was used to it.

"Still, it shouldn’t be like this."

Grandma stepped forward and said something, Dou Dou seemed stunned, then let go of Tang Tang and ran toward the kitchen, soon grabbing a large handful of straws.

"One straw is enough, are you going to eat grass?" Taozi said with a chuckle.

"I can blow ten at once," Dou Dou declared confidently.

Then—

She had a ring of straw stuck in her mouth, looking less like she was blowing bubbles and more like a little cow eating grass.

Grandma glanced at the playful Dou Dou and Tang Tang, then turned to Duoduo, who was quietly playing with a bubble gun, gently patting her head, and said, "This little girl is really quiet, and doesn’t talk much."

Taozi laughed and said, "My cousin initially wanted to raise Dou Dou to be like that, hoping she’d grow up to be a quiet little princess, but unexpectedly, she turned out different."

"Kids are still young, wait till they grow up and understand more, they’ll become well-behaved," Grandma said with a smile.

Then she looked around a bit confused and asked, "Isn’t there another little girl called Xiao Yue?"

"She’s probably playing nearby, you don’t have to worry about her, she’s the most worry-free," Shen Siyuan said.

Grandma sighed and said, "The easier the child, the easier it is to overlook them."

Shen Siyuan paused upon hearing that and then began to ponder.

Sitting beside him, Taozi seemed to understand what he was thinking and patted his back.

Just as Grandma said, because Xiao Yue was well-behaved and understanding, Shen Siyuan often overlooked her existence.

On the other hand, Dou Dou, the little mischief-maker, always caused things that were amusing and annoying, making her more memorable and drawing more attention from Shen Siyuan.

While they were talking, Shen Jianjun arrived with Shen Shiyun, both carrying a lot of stuff.

"Mom."

Shen Jianjun first glanced at Shen Siyuan, then quickly walked over to Grandma, a bit worried that bringing someone over without permission might upset her.

But Grandma didn’t respond to him, instead, she brushed him aside gently and looked at Shen Shiyun behind him.

"Hello, Grandma," Shen Shiyun said nervously.

As Grandma was sizing her up, she was also sneaking peeks at Grandma.

Between her brows, one could still see the beauty of her youth.

It’s often said—real beauty defies time—true beauty remains captivating, even with age.

Though Grandma had worked hard all her life, appearing older than Grandpa, after taking an elixir from Shen Siyuan, she seemed revitalized, her spirit full, naturally altering her aura.

Shen Shiyun mused, no wonder Grandpa had married her.

Thinking this, she stole a glance at Shen Siyuan beside her.

But unexpectedly, Shen Siyuan caught her and gave her a fierce look, but now Shen Shiyun wasn’t afraid of him; instead, she stuck her tongue out playfully.

Grandma beckoned Shen Shiyun, "Girl, come over."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shiyun nervously walked forward.

Grandma took hold of Shen Shiyun, closely examining her.

"You look lovely. Are you from the first family’s or the second’s?" Grandma asked with a smile.

Seeing Grandma was pleasant to her, Shen Shiyun happily replied, "I’m from the third family, and that’s my uncle." She pointed to Shen Jianjun on the side.

Grandma chuckled without refuting and led her inside.

"Come in and have a seat; you’ve been kind to visit this old lady from so far away."

"It’s not far; traveling by plane is quick now, and I wanted to see Grandma."

"Curious?" Grandma teased with a smile.

Shen Shiyun nodded honestly and replied.

Grandma said, "It’s all past troubles, let bygones be bygones; you younger ones must be well."

"Grandma, you’re so nice," Shen Shiyun said.

"How is your grandpa’s health? He mentioned bad motion sickness; the last trip must have been difficult."

"He’s doing well, eating and drinking heartily, often wandering in the park, mingling with..." Shen Shiyun trailed off.

The more she spoke of Grandpa’s carefree life, the more guilty she felt toward Grandma.

But Grandma didn’t mind, just chatting casually with Shen Shiyun.

The young girl, pure and sincere, revealed almost everything about her family.

Such as her second uncle’s divorce and subsequent remarriage with a spouse over ten years younger.

And how her cousin got into a car accident during a street race, barely escaping with his life.

Even Grandpa hadn’t mentioned these tales last visit, as even he had pride.

"Stay for dinner tonight," Grandma warmly invited.

Shen Shiyun glanced at Shen Siyuan outside the door, saying, "I’ll head back to Bin Hai with my cousin; primarily, I’m here with a classmate this time, and it’s not good to leave her alone at the hotel."

With such reasoning, Grandma didn’t press further, and concerned about evening travel safety, didn’t insist they stay.

As they were about to leave, Shen Shiyun took out a gift she had prepared, hesitating, glancing at Taozi.

Previously, Taozi’s extravagance had made her gifts seem insignificant.

Yet, on the brink of departure, she braved up and presented it.

"Grandma, I brought this peace charm from the Taiqing Palace at Laojun Mountain; I wish to give it to you."

She produced a beautifully crafted protective talisman.

Grandma was momentarily surprised, as she hadn’t expected such a gift.

Seeing Grandma not reaching for it, Shen Shiyun quickly added, "I hear it’s highly effective."

Grandma laughed, joyously accepting, "Very thoughtful, I’ll keep it then."

Referring to herself as ’Grandma’ put a smile on Shen Shiyun’s face, feeling her trip’s purpose fulfilled.

She felt everyone in the family was nice, besides her cousin being a bit difficult.