That Damn Grandparental Favoritism

In a standalone courtyard house by Houhai in the Imperial Capital, a family of three was eating.

The hale and hearty man in the middle was Lin Zhengtai, Lin Yi's grandfather. The two beside him were Lin Yi's parents.

Thinking of his grandson, whom he hadn't contacted in a long time, Lin Zhengtai asked the two about him. "What's Xiao Yi been busy with lately?"

"Isn't he graduating soon? Once he graduates, he can join the company and gain some experience."

"He can't spend all his time working, either. When's he going to bring me a granddaughter-in-law?"

"You two should hurry him along. I'm still hoping to hold a great-grandchild in my lifetime, though I don't know if that'll ever happen."

"Dad, don't say that. You'll definitely get to hold one."

Seeing Lin Zhengtai sigh, Jiang Yuehua hurried to comfort him. She gave Lin Hongzhi a look that said, "Why don't we tell him about Xiao Yi now?"

Lin Zhengtai saw the two exchanging looks, so he put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "If there's something to say, say it. I haven't gone senile yet."

Since her father-in-law had spoken up, Jiang Yuehua tentatively asked, "Dad, what kind of granddaughter-in-law are you hoping for?"

"As long as Xiao Yi likes her, I'll like her too. Why the sudden question?"

Lin Zhengtai had weathered great winds and waves. Hearing his daughter-in-law ask that, he sensed something was wrong. The two were definitely hiding something from him.

And it didn't seem like a small matter.

"What's wrong with Xiao Yi? What happened to him?"

"Dad, don't worry. Xiao Yi's fine."

Lin Zhengtai had doted on Lin Yi more than anyone since he was little. That was the magic of a grandparent's affection. Sensing something was off about what the two were saying, he worried about his own grandson.

Afraid Lin Zhengtai would worry, Lin Hongzhi hurried to reassure him. The old man was getting on in years, after all, and couldn't take sudden shocks.

"Well, actually, Xiao Yi has a girlfriend."

"Hm? Really? That's wonderful! Hurry and get the two of them married."

After hearing Jiang Yuehua, Lin Zhengtai's face lit up. This was wonderful news, so why had the two of them kept hiding it?

Eager to hold a great-grandson or great-granddaughter, he hurried them along.

Although he was old, he didn't favor boys over girls in the slightest. It would be even better if they had a great-granddaughter for him.

Little girls were more adorable. Yuanyuan: I feel offended.

Seeing how happy Lin Zhengtai was, Jiang Yuehua first prepared him. "Dad, Xiao Yi has already completed the task ahead of schedule."

"What do you mean?"

"Don't get too worked up when I tell you."

Jiang Yuehua cautioned him, afraid Lin Zhengtai would faint from happiness. That would be troublesome.

"Congratulations, Dad. You have a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter."

"What? You're not pulling my leg, are you?"

Lin Hongzhi had long since gotten the fast-acting heart pills ready at his side, but the old man handled it better than they had imagined.

When Lin Zhengtai heard he had a great-granddaughter and a great-grandson, he was overjoyed. He hadn't been this happy in a long time.

Even if he died right now, he would have no regrets. But when he remembered he hadn't held his two great-grandchildren yet, he changed his mind. He still wanted to watch the little ones grow up.

Afraid his daughter-in-law had heard what he'd just said and made up a lie to cheer him up, he asked again, "Yuehua, is what you just said really true?"

"It's true. If you don't believe me, let's call Xiao Yi."

"All right, call him. I want to see my granddaughter-in-law and great-grandchildren too."

Lin Zhengtai readily agreed. He was usually a very serious man, but now his face was covered in smiles.

A perfectly good meal was interrupted just like that, but none of them had any attention to spare for food now, especially Lin Zhengtai.

Jiang Yuehua then took out her phone and video-called Lin Yi on Weixun. He answered quickly.

"Hello? Mom."

"Son, we're at your grandfather's right now. He knows all about you, and he wants to have a few words with you."

Before Lin Yi could react, the phone was already in Lin Zhengtai's hands. From what his mother had just said, Grandpa now knew he was married and had children?

Seeing that Lin Zhengtai seemed perfectly fine, Lin Yi relaxed and greeted him. "Grandpa."

"Ah, where's my granddaughter-in-law? Let Grandpa have a look at her."

Su Wanqing was right beside him and had heard everything they'd just said. She had been wondering whether they would ask her to take the call, and sure enough, they did.

Since the old man had asked, Su Wanqing couldn't very well refuse. She took the phone.

Lin Yi, meanwhile, couldn't shake the feeling that he had fallen out of favor. Lin Zhengtai had always doted on him the most, after all.

Ever since he got a wife and children, his position in the family had fallen more than a hundred million little notches.

Looking at the kindly old man on the other end of the call, Su Wanqing greeted him obediently. "Hello, Grandpa. I'm Wanqing."

"Ah, good, good, good. What a good girl."

"If that brat Xiao Yi bullies you, tell Grandpa. I'll deal with him for you."

Su Wanqing smiled and nodded. All the elders in Lin Yi's family had told her the same thing. It seemed they really did regard her as family, and her heart felt warm.

Lin Yi, however, felt awful hearing it. He treated his own wife with plenty of care. Of course, he only grumbled a little about their words; he didn't have much say in the matter anyway.

"Grandpa, Xiao Yi treats me very well. He takes good care of me."

Su Wanqing spoke from the bottom of her heart. She had seen for herself how well Lin Yi had cared for her these past few days.

He had also given her many expensive gifts today, and she knew Lin Yi held her dear.

That was why Su Wanqing stood up for Lin Yi so readily in front of his family.

"Mm, that puts my mind at ease."

"Wanqing, could Grandpa see the little ones?"

"Of course."

The Lin family knew their manners. Although Lin Zhengtai was the head of the family, he was very considerate of the younger generation's wishes.

Su Wanqing readily agreed to Lin Zhengtai's request.

She knew the elderly loved babies, so she switched the camera around, and Tangtang and Yuanyuan appeared on the screen.

The little ones had only recently woken up and were playing, kicking their little legs.

Lin Zhengtai adored the little ones the moment he saw them on the video. Seeing the two babies on the screen finally dispelled all his doubts.

At that moment, he wished he could dive through the screen, scoop up the two little ones, and dote on them to his heart's content.

Seeing how much Lin Zhengtai liked Tangtang and Tiantian, Su Wanqing obediently introduced them. "Grandpa, on the left is the older brother, Yuanyuan, and on the right is the younger sister, Tangtang."

"Mm, good names."

"Tangtang, Yuanyuan, I'm your great-grandpa."

"Wah~"

"Heh~"

"Giggle~"

The two little ones babbled, and Lin Zhengtai thought they were responding to him.

When the little ones started giggling, Lin Zhengtai's heart nearly melted.

Even Lin Yi had never seen Lin Zhengtai smile with such satisfaction. Although Grandpa treated him well, he didn't often smile. He seemed truly happy today.

If they had known Lin Zhengtai could handle it so well, they should have told him about it sooner.

The last time Jiang Yuehua called, the little ones had been asleep, so they hadn't disturbed them for fear of waking them.

This time, Tangtang and Yuanyuan were awake, and Lin Hongzhi and Jiang Yuehua craned their necks to watch from the side.

Seeing the two blocking his view, Lin Zhengtai said unhappily, "Don't block my view of my great-grandchildren!!!"

Lin Hongzhi: So love really does disappear...

Lin Yi: That damn grandparental favoritism...