Contract Marriage: Billionaire and His Deaf Wife
Chapter 1408: A Choice That Determines the Future (2)
The people inside the house heard the sound outside and had already opened the door to welcome them.
Seeing Zhang Sanfeng, Zhong Laoyezi quickly walked over and said, "Qiaohui—"
"Grandpa, I’ll take you to see," Zhang Sanfeng said, leading the way ahead.
Xiao Family’s third and fourth sons supported their father from both sides as they walked into the house.
Gu Nuan stood to greet her husband’s family. Xiao Yebai went back into the house to hold his eldest son.
"Let Lingxin sleep a little longer," Xiao Jianming said with a wave of his hand after hearing that his eldest grandson was not in good spirits.
Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shuzhu wanted to go to the child’s room to see the child but were similarly stopped by their father’s gaze.
"Dad, have some tea," Gu Nuan offered the teacup to Xiao Jianming.
Xiao Jianming looked at her.
He couldn’t help but admit that no matter the time or occasion, this daughter-in-law always measured things perfectly.
In Gu Nuan’s view, her father-in-law had already reconciled with her long ago when Xiao Jianming risked his life to save her.
Zhong Laoyezi entered the house to see his granddaughter.
Seeing her grandfather appear, Zhong Qiaohui’s face showed not only surprise and joy but also guilt and self-reproach.
"I heard from Zhang San that you did something foolish," Zhong Laoyezi said.
"Grandpa—I’m sorry—"
"The person you should apologize to is not me, but Zhang San. He follows you around with so much anxiety, and do you think he doesn’t carry enough burdens?"
Zhong Qiaohui licked her lips with her tongue, "He said all this has nothing to do with me."
"He’s right. It’s a matter between him and his elder brother. You just need to stand by and watch."
"Grandpa!" protested Zhong Qiaohui, "This clearly is a matter between me and his elder brother!"
"You’re still only believing that man’s nonsense? Zhang San genuinely cares for you!" Zhong Laoyezi grew angry at this point, stomping his leather shoes on the floor.
Zhong Qiaohui turned her face sideways, "No matter what, I must find Zhang Yingxi."
Seeing her resolute and harsh expression, Zhong Laoyezi felt old tears stream down his face and said, "Don’t you think about your parents and me? Your parents only have one daughter."
"No matter how many children there are, they are all one’s flesh and blood," Zhong Qiaohui said, "I can understand Grandpa’s feelings, but if this is my life’s trial, can it be resolved if I don’t confront it myself?"
Realizing he couldn’t persuade her, Zhong Laoyezi turned his face away and saw Zhang Sanfeng in the corner.
Zhang Sanfeng hadn’t gone far, thinking with her current temperament, she would likely argue with the old man.
"Grandpa, if you’re assured—" Zhang Sanfeng began.
Zhong Laoyezi replied, "There is nothing for me not to be assured of. With her by your side, I am more assured than anyone else, believing this to be the best. Only you can steal back her heart that he vowed to take."
Hearing this from Grandpa, Zhong Qiaohui snorted, not believing that he could do it because he hadn’t even thought of this himself.
Unexpectedly, his gentle and proud voice suddenly said, "I will, Grandpa."
Zhong Qiaohui’s suspicious gaze fell upon his face.
"Do you know where he is?" Zhong Laoyezi asked.
"Dark Island," Zhang Sanfeng answered without hesitation.
What kind of place is Dark Island? Xiao Shuju and Xiao Shuzhu hadn’t heard of it and were puzzled. However, Xiao Jianming, who had once tried every method to save his son, knew something, and said to his son and daughter-in-law, "This place, let alone me, how many years have all of you been searching for it? Do you have any leads?"