Chapter 275 – You’ll need to be around to see your great-grandchildren
Xu Jinning had to marvel at Xie Ting’an’s incredible luck.
His status and family background were truly one in a million.
“Do you think your grandfather would oppose us being together?” Xu Jinning suddenly recalled a novel she had read before.
If the family backgrounds of two people were too different, one of the families would object.
Xu Jinning was very satisfied with the Xu family she had now.
She didn’t seek a prestigious family background, just good family members.
When Xie Ting’an heard Xu Jinning’s concern, he couldn’t help but smile wryly.
“No, my grandfather doesn’t care about those things.”
“As long as I truly like someone, my grandfather will like them too.”
“Moreover, you’re so wonderful, how could he not like you? I can guarantee that the moment my grandfather meets you, he will like you as his granddaughter-in-law.”
Granddaughter-in-law!
Could this title change so quickly?
Xu Jinning’s cheeks flushed slightly.
Xie Ting’an was telling the truth. In this life, his grandfather was also very good, and looked exactly the same as his grandfather in the previous life, with a similar temperament.
Xie Ting’an might have had a reason to travel through time, and of course, it was also a kind of fate.
Xie Ting’an talked about his current status, and naturally, Xu Jinning also shared her situation.
When Xie Ting’an heard about the kind of life the original owner used to lead, he frowned slightly.
However, when he heard that the Xu family now treated her very well, his frown relaxed.
Last night, he had met Xu Jinning’s brother, sister, and brother-in-law.
They indeed treated her very well and were very protective of her.
“Ningning, I’m very happy for you,” Xie Ting’an said, stroking Xu Jinning’s head.
He knew how much Xu Jinning in the previous life longed for family members who cared for and loved her.
Although he liked Xu Jinning and cared for and loved her, familial love and romantic love were ultimately different.
The current Xu Jinning was truly much happier than in the previous life.
Xie Ting’an liked seeing Xu Jinning this way and hoped her happiness would continue.
“By the way, I have something very important to tell you,” Xu Jinning said in a lowered voice. “Did you know that the world we’ve traveled to is actually a fusion of many novels…”
Xu Jinning explained the situation of transmigrating into a novel world, including the female protagonists she had encountered so far and those yet to appear, to Xie Ting’an.
“…The female protagonists created by this author have distorted views, and some even steal others’ luck and lifespan. For example, Murong Jing. Oh, Murong Jing is now also studying at Beijing University. She got accepted into the same school, but I think her purpose here isn’t just to study. The plot mentions that Murong Jing harms many people after arriving here. Such a person cannot be allowed to stay, but I don’t know what to do about her and can’t communicate with higher authorities…”
Xu Jinning was quite worried about Murong Jing.
She thought that perhaps even Dad Changzheng couldn’t deal with Murong Jing. Although he was now the chief of the county police station, the level of people he could access was still limited.
At this moment, Xu Jinning felt a light touch on her head.
She looked up to see Xie Ting’an looking at her with a slightly amused expression. “Ningning, did you forget what I just told you about my current identity and background?”
Oh, right.
Xu Jinning realized, her eyes lighting up.
Yes, Dad Changzheng might not be able to reach her, but Xie Ting’an might. Even if Xie Ting’an couldn’t, his grandfather certainly could.
“Don’t worry, leave this matter to me. I will inform my grandfather about Murong Jing.”
“Okay, I’ll leave it to you then.”
However, Xie Ting’an hadn’t expected that the world they had traveled to was actually a novel world.
Xie Ting’an didn’t care whether it was a novel world or any other world. What he cared about now were two people: the person he loved in front of him, Xu Jinning, and his grandfather.
At the beginning of his time travel, Xie Ting’an had been honest with Grandfather Xie, telling him that he wasn’t the original owner.
Grandfather Xie, who loved his grandson dearly, had already noticed the change in his grandson.
However, he said that the original owner had appeared to him in a dream, telling him that Xie Ting’an was actually his past self, and that they were essentially the same person.
He also said that in this life, he couldn’t continue to accompany his grandfather, so he had summoned his future self to continue being with him.
Because of this dream, the old man believed that Xie Ting’an was still the original owner and continued to treat him as his beloved grandson.
Xie Ting’an didn’t know if this was true, as the original owner had only told him that he had been summoned by him.
Xie Ting’an had told the old man about this because he felt that the love was originally meant for the original owner, and he didn’t want to feel like a thief stealing it.
“Brother Ting’an, I think what the original owner said might be true. He should be your past self, so you don’t need to feel burdened.”
Just like the original owner was also her past self.
If it weren’t for their past selves, how could they have the same names and coincidentally transmigrate?
In truth, everything had long been predestined.
At noon, Xie Ting’an took a break and went home to tell his grandfather about Murong Jing.
Grandfather Xie, wearing glasses and holding a newspaper, listened to him with a serious expression.
“If this person is truly as you describe, we can’t let her roam freely.”
“I will remember this and have someone observe her. If it’s true, I will report it.”
Hearing his grandfather’s agreement, Xie Ting’an sighed in relief. “Thank you, Grandfather.”
Grandfather Xie looked at Xie Ting’an affectionately and said, “Xiao An, you don’t need to be so polite with your grandfather.”
No matter which lifetime this grandson was from, he was still his grandson. Even if he wasn’t his biological grandson, being entrusted by his real grandson to stay by his side made him the same. He would treat him as his own grandson.
Unfortunately…
Xiao An seemed to have a barrier between them.
He always felt that he was stealing someone else’s grandfather and familial love, and couldn’t bring himself to be close to him.
Xie Ting’an understood the implication in his grandfather’s words and saw the affectionate look in his eyes. He suddenly recalled what Xu Jinning had said in the morning.
Maybe he should try to believe.
“Grandpa…”
Xie Ting’an’s voice stopped Grandfather Xie, who was a bit saddened and about to go to his room to rest.
The old man slowly turned back.
Then he heard Xie Ting’an say, “Grandpa, I’ve found the girl I like, the one I plan to grow old with.”
“When I have the chance, I’ll bring her home to meet you.”
“She’s a wonderful girl. I’m sure you’ll like her.”
Grandfather Xie was stunned for a moment, then responded loudly and repeatedly, “Good, good. Xiao An, just bring her back, and I will certainly welcome her warmly.”
“Okay, Grandpa. Also, remember to take your medicine. When Ningning and I get married and have children, you’ll need to be around to see your great-grandchildren.”
Great-grandchildren…
Hearing the closeness in his grandson’s words, the old man, whose eyes were originally red, finally shed tears.
“I know, I know. Grandpa will remember. This old man will take good care of himself because I still have to be there for my great-grandchildren!”
At that moment, the initially somber old man disappeared.
In his place was the joy of soon meeting his granddaughter-in-law.
And the anticipation of a future great-grandchildren.
At that moment, his tears were tears of overwhelming joy.
