"Isn't that because you weren't much help, Grandpa?" Xiao Ran shrugged helplessly. Although Qiao Hongyuan was his maternal grandfather, he had always simply called him Grandpa. It felt more affectionate that way.
Qiao Hongyuan did not look old at all. He looked like a young man in his forties or fifties. People in this world lived longer than those on Earth had, and they did not age as easily.
"Oh, you little brat. How's your body? No adverse effects, right?" Qiao Hongyuan asked with concern. He had been told about Xiao Ran's situation and knew why Xiao Ran had come to see him.
"I'm fine. It's just a little uncomfortable, but overall, things are getting better," Xiao Ran said casually. After so many days of pain, he had grown used to it. He could now clearly feel the energy inside him increasing.
"Good, good!" Qiao Hongyuan said, relieved.
"Director Qiao, are these your grandson and granddaughter-in-law? They're both so good-looking!" The institute staff accompanying Qiao Hongyuan began chiming in. They could hardly help it; Xiao Ran's looks were simply too eye-catching.
"Of course! This is my grandson, Xiao Ran, and my granddaughter-in-law, Ye Ling. This is a good chance for you all to get acquainted. This boy is something else!" Qiao Hongyuan introduced them proudly. The others were happy to get close to Xiao Ran, too. Not only was he handsome, but he might very well become the Research Institute's future successor.
"By the way, what did you mean when you said I should have waited until daytime?" After they exchanged pleasantries, Qiao Hongyuan suddenly turned to Xiao Ran and asked. He had not forgotten his grandson's teasing remark when he first came in.
"Exactly what I said! Grandpa, you're on the right track, but you've overlooked something. Think about