"Grandpa, I want to throw Sister Lin a bachelorette party. Auntie Lin said we could have two days of opera performances, but Boss Qiao is hard to book. Grandpa, could you help me think of something?"
Liu Chengze disliked owing people favors more than anything, but who could resist such a sweet, soft little granddaughter?
Without a second thought, he thumped his chest and said, "That Boss Qiao from that old rascal's family, right? Don't worry. Grandpa will put in a word. Never mind two days-even two months would be no problem!"
"Grandpa's the best!"
Jiang Shuyue pressed her cheek against his and nuzzled him.
Liu Chengze smelled lovely, with the classic scent of books mingled with sandalwood and a faint hint of pine.
If she hadn't been afraid he would faint on the spot, she would have kissed him no matter what.
Liu Chengze was positively floating now.
Face, favors-none of it mattered.
If his little granddaughter liked it, he would charge ahead!
With that matter settled, Jiang Shuyue gave Liu Chengze's arm another gentle tug.
"Grandpa, I want to go see my second brother, and check on Jiang Liuli while I'm there."
Liu Chengze had been all smiles a moment before, but the instant he heard Jiang Liuli's name, his expression soured.
"What do you want to see her for? She chirps and chatters worse than a sparrow. You don't need to go."
"We were sisters, after all. I'll feel more at ease if I see how she's doing."
"My Niu Niu is such a good child. Take your second brother along, then. Jiang Liuli is a wild donkey-no, an ungrateful wolf that will never warm to the hand that feeds her. She bites everyone she sees. If you go alone, I'm afraid she'll hurt you."
"Okay, I'll