NOVEL WEB Chapter 299 - Booze
Chapter 299 Booze
After that day, Kuang Youzhi slept for three days before he fully recovered.
Murong Qingtian woke up that day. Although his body was very weak, he had managed to survive the doom. The whole family could finally stop worrying.
Two weeks later, Murong Qingtian was discharged from the hospital. After this incident, Murong Qingtian looked much thinner than before. Fortunately, he was in a good mood and looked energetic.
The day Murong Qingtian was about to leave the hosipital, Murong Ye, Murong Yunxi and Gong Yu all came to the hospital to take him home. Niannian had argued about coming with them, so they brought her as well. The little girl saw that everyone else was going, so she wouldn’t stop until they took her too.
Murong Yunxi hadn’t stopped searching for the little girl’s parents. However, the little girl had been reluctant to talk, so they couldn’t get any information from her, which made it more difficult to find her parents. So far, there had been no clues.
Although the little girl refused to speak, she was obviously more cheerful. She liked to play with Niannian. Niannian was several months older than the little girl, so she would look after her as a little sister. No one knew the little girl’s name, so Niannian called her “Yanyan”, hoping that the little girl would speak soon.
The little girl liked to play with Niannian, but she loved to be with Murong Yunxi. Thus, the two children would compete for Murong Yunxi like enemies. That was the only time they didn’t get along with each other. Sometimes, they might even have a fight.
Even so, Niannian was reluctant to let the little girl leave. Most kids were only children who grew up feeling really lonely. Murong Yunxi couldn’t find the parents of the little girl, so she kept the little girl around temporarily. She thought the two girls could be each other’s company. Besides, Murong Yunxi and the little girl had a deep bond after what they had been through.
The two kids were both arguing to take Murong Qingtian home, so the family of five happily reached the hospital. Murong Qingtian had already gotten bored in the hospital. It seemed that the elderly man didn’t like staying there. People probably believed that, if they have stayed in the hospital for a long time, they were closer to death. They all wanted to leave the hospital as soon as possible. It was better not to come again.
The little girl had never seen Murong Qingtian, so she was afraid of him the first time. She hid behind Murong Yunxi, holding her leg tightly.
Niannian had always been close to Murong Qingtian. After several days of separation, she had missed him very much. Thus, when she saw Murong Qingtian, she immediately rushed into his arms.
Murong Qingtian was still very weak. Niannian was also small and kind of weak, so the grandpa and granddaughter fell on the big bed together.
Niannian watched Murong Qingtian and called him grandpa sweetly as she kissed him kindly on the cheek. Murong Qingtian, who was really pleased, smiled from ear to ear, his eyes filled with joy.
Niannian was also very happy. The grandpa and granddaughter played and laughed together for a while before they got up. Murong Ye had already helped Murong Qingtian pack all his things up. Gong Yu took Niannian away and said, “Okay, grandpa just recovered from his wound, so he is still weak. You can’t mess around like that.”
Murong Qingtian had always been ambitious and competitive, so he certainly wouldn’t consider himself a feeble old man. He stopped smiling and said stubbornly, “I’m not that weak. I couldn’t be better! I haven’t seen my granddaughter in a long time. I’m happy to play with her!”
As his son-in-law, Gong Yu couldn’t argue with Murong Qingtian. He just smiled and said nothing more.
Murong Yunxi stepped forward while laughing and joking. “Yeah, you’re still hale and hearty. No one is more energetic than you. Shall we go home now? Or do you intend to stay at the hospital for a few more days?”
Upon hearing this, Murong Qingtian didn’t want to stay there for another second. He got up and left.
As soon as he got up, he saw a small tail behind Murong Yunxi. He couldn’t help looking down curiously at the little girl. “Where did this doll come from? She’s very pretty.”
While Murong Qingtian had been recovering in the hospital, the others hadn’t wanted to disturb him by talking about trivial things. He naturally didn’t know the story of the little girl, so they mentioned it now.
When the little girl realized that she had become the central topic, she got afraid and shrank behind Murong Yunxi. Like a little adult, Niannian put her hands behind and started to introduce the little girl to Murong Qingtian. “Grandpa, this is Yanyan. Yanyan is the name I picked for her. She never speaks, so I thought the name may encourage her to speak.”
Niannian was a child, so her introduction naturally missed the key point. Murong Ye continued to tell Murong Qingtian the whole story. “Xiao Xi met this little girl during the earthquake. They were pressed under the ruins when Xiao Xi tried to save her. The little girl has stopped talking ever since the earthquake, probably because she was frightened. After Xiao Xi saved her, she started treating Xiao Xi as a relative. She has not left Xiao Xi for a second. We haven’t been able to find her famliy, so we’ve let her stay with Xiao Xi for a while.”
When Murong Qingtian was told the gist the story, he became very fond of this little girl. She had survived the earthquake with Murong Yunxi, which meant she was a special girl in Murong Qingtian’s heart. Besides, the little girl was really cute and adorable.
Murong Qingtian bowed his head and smiled at the little girl as he said softly, “Yanyan, I am Niannian’s grandpa. Welcome to our home.”
The little girl’s small black eyes still looked at Murong Qingtian warily, but at least her fear was gone. This was a kind of improvement.
Murong Yunxi didn’t want to force the girl, especially when she had been frightened. She was more sensitive than other children after all. Murong Yunxi held the little girl’s shoulder with a light smile, which also offered some comfort to the child.
“Well, let’s go home! We will discuss anything you want at home.”
“Okay, let’s go home!” Murong Qingtian grabbed Niannian’s hand and took the lead, walking out of the ward.
By the time the group of people returned home, the housekeeper was already waiting at the door with a bunch of servants, as if Murong Qiangtian’s discharge from the hospital was a major event. The whole family was out there. The housekeeper saw the car coming and immediately ran forward to greet it.
When Murong Qingtian got out of the car, he saw a huge grin on the housekeeper’s aged face. “Old Master, you’ve finally come home!”
The servants behind him rushed forward to get their luggage.
At noon, the housekeeper prepared a table of good dishes. The old mansion was bustling with noise and excitement. It had never been so lively except during the Spring Festival.
When the meal was served, the family sat down at the table. So many things had happened recently. The family had not reunited like this for a long time, and two family members had survived death. The family did cherish the happiness they felt right now.
Murong Qingtian, who felt a lot at the moment, raised his cup and trembled with excitement as he said, “Recently, a lot of things have happened to our family. Fortunately, we are all safe and sound now, which makes me cherish these days with you even more. Nothing bad could ever happen to our family again!”
After saying these words, he took the lead and drank the glass of wine in his hand.
When the others saw this, they also raised their glasses and expressed their good wishes for Murong Qingtian.
Murong Yunxi stood up first, raised her cup to Murong Qingtian and said, “Dad, I wish you will live as long as the sky and the earth. I wish your future will be as bright as the sun and the moon.”
Then, she seemed to drink the whole glass of wine in one gulp. Gong Yu stood up quickly, pulled Murong Yunxi’s arm, and asked in surprise, “Xiao Xi, are you sure you want to drink the wine?”
Gong Yu’s words made Murong Yunxi stop. She was so delighted and excited that she had even forgotten that she couldn’t drink. She had been about to booze it up.
Murong Yunxi gave him a silly smile and then put down the cup in her hand.
Murong Ye smiled and said, “Drink. That glass is not wine, it’s a beverage. I changed it earlier.”
Murong Yunxi picked up the glass back and smelled it. It was grape juice. She cast a grateful glance at Murong Ye and raised her glass to him. “Thank you, brother!”
After saying that, she drank the dark red liquid in one gulp. As sour and sweet grape juice went down her throat, her mouth filled with grape flavor and sweetness.
Then, Niannian copied what Murong Yunxi had done and also raised her cup while saying in a clear, sweet voice like a copper bell, “Grandpa, I wish you have time to play with me every day and share delicious food with me.”
Niannian’s naive and childlike wish made everyone laugh. Murong Qingtian also smiled and drank up his wine.
The little girl looked at Niannian, who seemed to be eager to have a try. She wanted to learn what Niannian had done, but she was timid. A pair of bean-like eyes were shining brightly at Murong Qingtian. When Murong Qingtian noticed her shining eyes, he was full of joy. He raised his cup to the little girl and gave her a gentle smile.
“Yanyan, I feel like you have something to say to me. Don’t be afraid. Go for it. Grandpa is listening.”
Murong Qingtian’s voice was very gentle, and the word “grandpa” made the little girl feel warm in her heart. She stood up shyly, holding her cup toward Murong Qingtian. Although she stood for a while, she was unable to utter a word in the end. Thus, she sat down and lowered her head.
Murong Yunxi, who sat beside the little girl, saw the little girl’s every movement and said in encouragement, “Yanyan, it’s alright. You’ve made great progress. Grandpa has received your blessing.”
The little girl looked up at Murong Qingtian doubtfully. His smile was as brilliant as that of a Buddha and full of kindness. Murong Qingtian raised his cup to the little girl and drank up the wine in one gulp.
Then, Murong Ye and Gong Yu also said a few nice words and the meal officially started. During the meal, everyone talked and laughed. The atmosphere was full of harmony and warmth.
Murong Yunxi, who seemed to suddenly think of something, suggested, “Why don’t we have a spontaneous trip together?”