"I thought it was Grandma's death anniversary," said Shui Xian to Raelle. "Did I hear it wrong or did soone purposely mislead ?"
Raelle gave him a look and told him, "You should have been smarter. Everyone knows my Grandma died soon after my birth. My birthday is still a few months away. So, why do you think her death anniversary is in this month?"
Shui Xian went quiet as he realized that he really was looking for trouble for himself. He really didn't pay attention and had been thinking that it was a death anniversary. But no one even corrected him!
The rain had stopped a while ago. It was gone as unpredictably as it ca. And that's when they went to Grandmother Xiang's grave. And it was only after entering the cetery that Shui Xian learned that it was Grandmother Xiang's birthday.
He felt like she had a fate with her great-grandson. After all, their birthdays were right next to each other. And if heard right last ti, Justin was actually born at 23:56 pm. And that ant if he had waited just a few more minutes, he would have shared the sa birthday with his great-grandma.
He could only sigh at this fate.
Shui Xian looked at the photo of Grandmother Xiang on the tombstone. She looked so gentle, elegant, and kind. This picture of hers had a different flavor than the one from her wedding day. At that ti, she exuded lively and youthful energy. But in this picture, her personality seed to have llowed down. It was true. She really changed over the years.
Seeing Shui Xian in a daze, Raelle held his hand in her own, "Where are you lost?"
Shui Xian gave her a stiff smile and shook his head in response. In fact, he was feeling very uncomfortable since he ca to the cetery. Looking at this kind-looking woman's photo, he was unconsciously reminded of his own grandparents.
"Wan, look how many people ca to see you this ti," said Grandfather Xiang in a soft voice that only he could hear. "I brought all our grandchildren. And I even brought a surprise. Do you see? We have a great-grandson too. I don't know about you but I did not expect to live long enough to et another generation of our family. This great-grandson seems to have a strong fate with you. Even your birthdays are right next to each other. So, I hope you bless him from over there and protect him too."
His eyes lowered as he tried to keep his emotions in check. It wouldn't be good if he teared up too on this day. There was no sha in tearing up in front of his wife but it won't look good in front of the younger generation. He wasn't embarrassed to tear up but he knew if he lost control of his emotions, everyone behind him will start feeling uncomfortable seeing him like that.
"Wanwan, I brought our son too without your permission. I know you said you would never see him again. But after overcoming my own emotions, I realized that perhaps, that was just your impulse. You loved Ah-Lin so much. How could you not want to see him again? That's why I brought him along. I must say, it feels good to see all the family together. And it makes miss you even more too."
Mu Chenyan and Xiang Hulin were the two people standing on each side of Grandfather Xiang. Even if they purposely kept so distance from him, they could still hear his soft voice. Mu Chenyan looked away while Xiang Hulin just stood there with his head lowered. Taking a deep breath, Grandfather Xiang brought every one of them to his side to introduce to his wife. As if she was just right there in front of him. He took this job way too seriously. For instance, when he introduced Shui Xian, he said, "Wan, et your grandson-in-law. He is our Yenay's husband. He is a good boy. A little too romantic and whimsical but overall, he is a good person."
Shui Xian didn't know how to react to this introduction. But it didn't sound all that bad. Besides, everything was true. He was indeed a bit too romantic and whimsical. What Grandfather Xiang didn't say was that he was also very sticky to his wife. He didn't think there was anything wrong with that at all.
On the other hand, when it ca to introducing Hyson, he said, "Oh, this one shouldn't even need an introduction. I'll just tell you his na. et Yue Fai. My dear little prince."
"That's all," asked Hyson to him. "Opa, really? I have so many good qualities you can ntion."
Grandfather Xiang smiled at him, "But we don't need to. I have told her everything about you. She knows you already. This might be her first ti seeing you, but there is nothing about you that she doesn't know."
Hyson nodded in response and bowed towards the tombstone saying, "Nice to et you, Grandma Wan. I have also heard a lot about you. I think we are very familiar. I ca here to specially pay my respect to you. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for protecting Raelle. If you hadn't done that, I wouldn't have found the world's weirdest best friend. And in turn, I wouldn't have found a ho too. So, thank you so much."
Only Grandfather Xiang knew what he said since he was the only one beside Hyson right now. He stared at this silly fool, not knowing what to say. He didn't expect Hyson would say this to his wife. But then it didn't feel all that strange either. This was indeed sothing he could expect from Hyson. He patted Hyson's arm and said, "We are also very grateful to have you as a part of our family."
Hyson beca all cheeky again as he responded, "Of course, I'm so aweso. It's an honor to have ."
Grandfather Xiang smiled at him, "Indeed. Quite an honor it is."
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