Pampered by My Ex's Cousin-Chapter 238 - 232 I Miss You! (24)

His face was stern, and his authority was fully displayed.

It didn’t seem like he was coddling her, and after all, he was such a revered figure, admired by so many; how could he possibly come to coax her – a granddaughter-in-law who hadn’t yet joined the family?

For this very reason, Ji Anning was even more surprised. Why was the old man doing this, and treating Ji Jingfeng in this way?

As Ji Anning was lost in her puzzled contemplation, the old man’s voice rang out again, "Anning, Grandpa knows you’ve suffered quite a bit in the Ji Family over the years. Grandpa thanks you for being so understanding."

He looked at Ji Anning, his eyes filled with relief tinged with guilt.

Ji Anning could see it but couldn’t understand it, the sudden change in the old man’s attitude towards her, the guilt he felt.

Since the old man had said so much, it didn’t feel right for her to remain silent. "Grandpa, don’t say that. If it weren’t for you, my parents would never have made it to this day."

That was both a formality and the truth.

On hearing Ji Anning’s words, Ji Zhengdao’s somewhat clouded eyes sparkled with excitement. He seemed eager to say something but didn’t open his mouth for a long time.

After a while, he averted his gaze, lowered his head, and in that moment, his face, weathered by the years, seemed so helpless.

He took a small sip of tea with his head down and then looked up again, his expression once more gentle. Looking at Ji Anning, his voice was also very soft, "Stay for a few days and then go back. Your wedding with Jingfeng is called off for now."

"Called off?" Anning looked at Ji Zhengdao in astonishment.

Hadn’t the old man come today to persuade her to return?

Thinking over everything up to this point, she suddenly wondered if the old patriarch had made this personal visit because of the impending wedding originally planned with Ji Jingfeng. Perhaps the old man was adamant in not letting Ji Jingfeng and Bai Guo be together, possibly still trusting fortunetelling and not willing to take the risk.

So, it seemed he had demeaned himself to sit in this tiny living room for the sake of his grandson.

Thinking about it now, wasn’t it true? Wasn’t it to get her to go back and marry Jingfeng?

"Yes." Ji Zhengdao nodded, "Your uncle and Danning’s engagement is off, and your wedding with Jingfeng should be called off too. When Jingfeng realizes how good you are, how to treat you well, and comes to apologize and admit his wrongs, then we’ll talk about it."

What? The uncle and Danning’s engagement was called off too?

Ji Anning opened her mouth, her pupils involuntarily widening for a moment, but she quickly composed herself, remembering that the patriarch was still sitting across from her, and promptly refocused her attention back on her own situation with Ji Jingfeng.

"Grandpa, I truly didn’t mean it that way. To be honest, I’ve always seen Jingfeng like a brother..."

It seemed the old man had misunderstood her, thinking she was troubled by Ji Jingfeng and Bai Guo’s issue.

She wanted to clarify, but didn’t know how to express it; she dared not say too much, afraid that her ulterior motives might show through.

Ji Zhengdao said, "Anning, you are both still young. I won’t force you anymore. Once you graduate from university, if you still don’t think you’re suitable for each other, then I will leave you to your freedom."

Such a significant concession... Ji Anning stared at the old man, mouth slightly agape, bewildered and surprised.

Not forcing them and giving them the freedom to choose after they graduate from university!

Ji Anning felt as if she was dreaming. Was the man sitting opposite her really the stern grandfather from the Ji Family who had imposed many cruel rules on her?

"You stay here for a few days, spend some good time with your parents, and in a few days, I’ll send the driver to pick you up."

Ji Zhengdao suddenly stood up to leave.

(It’s time for everyone to guess the little title now. Who do you think it is? What are your thoughts? What do you hope? 5.20, I love you all, don’t forget to vote...)