Free Web NovelChapter 353: Chapter 353: Extra Story 2
Grandma Shen ultimately didn’t refuse.
Jiang Cheng happily followed Grandma Shen, doing whatever she did.
Every day, Grandma Shen would make breakfast and go for a walk. Afterward, she might play cards or chat.
Today, as Grandma Shen was going to play cards, as soon as she entered the room, her old friends started teasing her.
"Miss Shen is here."
"The beauty is late today."
"Someone’s been waiting for you."
The teasing froze Grandma Shen’s movement of lifting the curtain.
Gosh!
Why come today of all days!
Following behind her was a bored Jiang Cheng, who was in desperate need of gossip.
Sure enough, Jiang Cheng, who had been a bit bored, suddenly perked up.
Miss Shen? Someone waiting?
Is there someone pursuing Auntie?
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que had no problem with their aunt finding someone new; it seemed only Auntie herself wasn’t interested.
Jiang Cheng hurried forward a couple of steps, standing behind Grandma Shen.
Grandma Shen resumed pushing the curtain aside, whispering, "Stay calm."
"Don’t worry!"
Jiang Cheng assured with a grin, but Grandma Shen wasn’t reassured at all.
No choice but to continue, Grandma Shen entered the room, where an old man sat among a few well-dressed elderly ladies, eagerly eyeing her.
"Finally, you’re here—oh?"
Someone noticed Jiang Cheng behind Grandma Shen. Jiang Cheng immediately turned on her charm, sweetly greeting everyone.
Under Grandma Shen’s introduction, she greeted them one by one: Grandma Zhu, Grandma Lin, Grandma Xu, and Grandpa Zhu.
After making introductions, Grandma Shen pointed to Jiang Cheng, "This is my niece-in-law, Jiang Cheng."
"Oh dear, so this is Jiang Cheng, your aunt is always praising you."
"Indeed! She’s so proud of you."
...
Jiang Cheng smiled shyly and glanced at Grandma Shen, saying, "I knew Auntie likes me the most."
Grandma Shen: Heh heh.
Soon she might not like you as much.
She regretted it!
Grandma Shen sat down, lamenting internally. Despite Jiang Cheng’s sweet talk, she didn’t overshadow anyone and quietly sat behind Grandma Shen.
The four elderly ladies were playing leaf card games, which Jiang Cheng wasn’t very familiar with.
During the game, Grandpa Zhu frequently sought opportunities to chat with Grandma Shen.
"Shen Lan, have some tea."
"Shen Lan, eat some peanuts."
"Shen Lan, here’s a towel."
...
Grandma Shen was so flustered by Grandpa Zhu’s attention, and she felt Jiang Cheng’s gaze from behind was too intense.
This was the first time Grandma Shen found gossip enjoyable, as long as it wasn’t about her.
The card game ended early when Grandma Shen claimed to be feeling unwell.
"Unwell? Where doesn’t feel well? Let me take a look."
Grandpa Zhu anxiously walked over, reaching to check her pulse on her wrist.
Grandma Shen pulled her wrist away and cleared her throat, "It’s nothing, just need to rest at home."
Jiang Cheng understood immediately, supporting Grandma Shen’s wrist, she said, "Probably didn’t sleep well last night. A nap will fix it."
"We’re heading back now."
Jiang Cheng escorted Grandma Shen out first, and Grandpa Zhu realized it was just an excuse.
He just didn’t know if it was because she disliked him or some other reason.
After Jiang Cheng and Grandma Shen walked about a few dozen meters, Grandma Shen released Jiang Cheng’s support, hesitantly asking, "Do you have something to say?"
"Auntie, shouldn’t you be the one with something to say?"
Jiang Cheng affectionately embraced Grandma Shen’s arm, wholeheartedly saying, "Auntie, I want you to know that whatever decision you make, Shen Que and I will support you."
"We are your backing, not your burden. We just want you to be happy, nothing more."
Jiang Cheng’s sincere words moved Grandma Shen to tears.
"Such a sweet talker you are."
Grandma Shen wiped her tears, a bit embarrassed.
"I know, but at my age...it’s a bit embarrassing."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng instantly understood that Grandma Shen wasn’t unwilling, just concerned about what people might say.
"Auntie, if being with Grandpa Zhu makes you happy, then other people’s words don’t matter."
"I’m such an outstanding person, and many criticize me, but do I care?"
Grandma Shen rolled her eyes at Jiang Cheng, "Nonsense, who can compare to you, with a skin thicker than city walls."
"Of course!"
Jiang Cheng exaggeratedly tilted her head back, coaxing Grandma Shen with a smile, "I’m a living example. Think about it, if I didn’t have a thick skin, would I be the person I am today? Would I have the life I have now?"
"So forward boldly, what’s there to fear!"
Grandma Shen looked at Jiang Cheng, pondering. Perhaps, she still wasn’t ready to decide.
"Let’s not talk about it. I’ll think it over."
Grandma Shen didn’t want to discuss it further, and Jiang Cheng conveniently changed the subject, "Alright, we’ll stop talking about it. When you decide, just let Shen Que and me know."
"It’s only around ten o’clock. Want to go shopping with me?"
Seeing Jiang Cheng’s eager eyes, Grandma Shen nodded, "Okay! Let’s go shopping."
"Great!"
Jiang Cheng supported Grandma Shen back home, grabbed her bag, and drove with Grandma Shen to the city’s main department store.
The department store in front of them had seven floors, each floor housing hundreds of stalls, filled with an endless variety of goods. It’s the best department store in Beijing at the moment.
After parking the car, Jiang Cheng held onto Grandma Shen’s arm and walked into the department store.
Most women enjoy shopping, varying between fast and slow shoppers.
Some have clear goals and leave as soon as they’re done, while others wander aimlessly, buying only when they see something they like.
Currently, Jiang Cheng and Grandma Shen had no set goals, they were just aimlessly wandering.
They walked from one floor to the next, taking breaks on public benches whenever they felt tired.
Thanks to their well-dressed appearance and Jiang Cheng’s expensive watch and bracelet, no shop assistant had yet decided to treat them poorly.
As they shopped, Jiang Cheng bought Grandma Shen three outfits, and she bought a few for herself as well.
Of course, they also considered the other family members in their shopping.
A small incident occurred during their shopping: A child choked while eating, but a nearby shop assistant quickly rushed over and performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving the child.
Everyone applauded, and the assistant modestly said it was all due to the mall’s training.
In the crowd, Grandma Shen patted Jiang Cheng’s hand, her pride apparent.
Jiang Cheng happily added, "Gui Ying is the one promoting all this, she’s very dedicated."
"Yes, you are all good kids, saving so many people, doing great deeds."
Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement, teasing Grandma Shen, "With such great deeds, I plan to use them to reincarnate again and still find Auntie’s family."
Just as Grandma Shen was basking in pride, she was immediately thrown off by Jiang Cheng’s thought process.
"What nonsense are you talking? Spit it out quickly! There’s still a long life ahead, reincarnate, reincarnate!"
