Supreme Heir Son-in-law-Chapter 1184 - 1183: The Old Master’s Hidden Worries

Watching the father and son leave, the old Mr. Xiao turned his head and saw his granddaughter had peeled an apple.

"You shouldn’t do these things yourself. Just have a servant do it for me. What if you cut your hand? It will hurt you, won’t it?"

Even though the old Mr. Xiao said this, he still took the apple, feeling it was exceptionally sweet.

"Old man, ever since I started working in this hospital, you’ve been coming here almost every month. Now that you’ve retired, you haven’t been here for more than a year. I didn’t expect you’d return today, and your condition seems to be getting more unstable."

The head nurse spoke while wringing a hot towel to wipe his hands.

The old Mr. Xiao turned his head to look at the head nurse, feeling sentimental. Indeed, ever since he was young, when the head nurse first started working at the hospital, she had been his personal nurse, and over the years, she even had children.

"When I was young, I drank and smoked without caring for my health. Now I’m old and thought of traveling and enjoying myself, but I can’t let go of the family."

Hearing his words, the head nurse sighed. Actually, the old chairman had it tough.

"I remember when your wife was around, she would personally take care of you when you were sick. Now that malicious woman probably wouldn’t, but you shouldn’t be angry. Each generation has its fortunes, and haven’t you noticed? Your granddaughter here was so worried when you were ill, her brows were tightly knitted, and only relaxed when she saw you wake up."

The wife the head nurse mentioned was naturally Xiao Keyi’s mother, who was indeed a cultured and reasonable person, much adored by the old man.

So now, he doesn’t easily accept anyone as his daughter-in-law. When the head nurse mentioned her mother, a hint of sadness flashed in Xiao Keyi’s eyes. She lost her mother at three, with only vague memories of her.

The old man was filled with emotion, but then he glanced at his granddaughter and glared at the head nurse: "Enough, it’s a long-past matter, no need to bring it up. As long as I have my Yiyi in this family, nothing else matters."

Because this child lost her mother so young, the old man doted on her extra, and even others could see this clearly.

"But still, my granddaughter is still unmarried, and it worries me, so I hold on this long. I just don’t know what she’ll do when I’m not around one day."

As he spoke of this, the old man’s face clouded with worry. The head nurse noticed it too, but young people nowadays don’t marry so early, and besides, Xiao Keyi is still young.

"Each generation has its fortunes; you shouldn’t worry too much. And though the chairman says this, he would never let your granddaughter suffer."

"Alright, I have work to do, so I’ll leave you to chat with your grandfather. The elderly need companionship most of all."

Hearing the head nurse’s words, Xiao Keyi nodded gratefully. This head nurse and the old man really had matching temperaments. Just a little chat, and the old man’s feelings seemed lighter.

"Auntie, you get busy; I’ll take care of grandpa here. Thank you so much today."

"Oh, why thank me? My relationship with the old man doesn’t need thanks. And you, make sure to focus on your own future, so your grandpa doesn’t worry anymore."

Xiao Keyi nodded, and the head nurse left. The old man sighed looking at her.

"You’ve had a tiring day, sit down. Whatever it is, talk while sitting."

The two of them sat face to face at this moment, and it was already five in the afternoon. The sun had slipped into the shadows, revealing a golden rim. Coupled with the ever-changing fiery clouds, it washed the ward in red, with a touch of golden brilliance, making it feel especially warm.

The assistant went to buy food.

"Yiyi, it’s not my life that matters; I’m just afraid that after I’m gone, there’ll be no one to take care of you. So you need to manage your time well. Although your fiancé is a bit of a wimp, you have to believe in fate. Everything is planned for you."

"But, Granddad..."

"Don’t interrupt your granddad. I want to say everything I need to now."

"Even I have to admit, that branch company’s young and capable president is full of potential, with such charisma that you young girls would easily be smitten. But Yiyi, he’s not suitable for you at all. If he had any regard for you, you wouldn’t have come back crying today. Do you think granddad knows nothing? I’m not trying to lecture you, I just care for you."

After hearing her granddad, Xiao Keyi remembered today, but none of it was Xu Ke’s fault. She was being unreasonable, moreover, Xu Ke saved her. But seeing her granddad’s condition, she held her words back.

"You know, instead of finding a capable man, it’s better to find someone who cherishes you, treats you like a child. That way, even if life gets tough, it won’t matter, at least you have support. A capable man might not be reliable. He may be capable, but he’s not your shelter. Do you understand what granddad means?"

Hearing her granddad’s words, Xiao Keyi nodded, tucking him in more: "Grandpa, don’t worry, I know how to handle these things. I won’t let myself get hurt."

"Don’t worry about me, get some rest. You’re worrying all the time; how can your body take it?"

Hearing her words, the old man lay down. Even though he was still worried, at least he was assured. He knew his granddaughter was clear-minded and wouldn’t do anything foolish.

But just after the old man lay down without falling asleep, Xu Ke came over with some things. When she saw him, Xiao Keyi’s expression turned subtle.

Then, somehow, her face turned red suddenly, even her ears, and she ran out covering her face.

Xu Ke was stunned. Wasn’t it just the thing from yesterday? Was this necessary? Was she still mad, when it was him who was wronged?

The old man saw it was Xu Ke and had the assistant help him sit up.

"I was dealing with something at the company, then I ran into that new young lady from our company. She was at the hospital with her mom, said she saw you brought in by an ambulance, so I bought some things to see you."

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