Mr. Du ate his food unhurriedly. His condition had improved a lot recently, but even so, he knew the state of his own body.

He sighed and said, "Xiao Yi, I don’t have much time left. I know you’re being a filial grandson, but there’s really no need to go to all this trouble."

Shen Yi put down his chopsticks. "Grandpa, after I get into college, I’m going to pursue Qin Jiao. If you help me, I might be able to let you hold a great-grandchild sooner."

"COUGH COUGH!"

Mr. Du was stunned by his grandson’s words. He watched the boy calmly pour himself some water, then said, exasperated, "You’re still so young. How can you be so set on that girl? Let me tell you, I think she’s a fine girl. Don’t be all infatuated now, only to win her over and then realize you like some other girl. That’s just being fickle. You’ll hurt Xiao Qin!"

Shen Yi realized that his grandfather, just like in his previous life, was very fond of Qin Jiao.

And his grandfather had said these same words in his past life, telling them that since they were already married, they should make it work and treat her well.

But Shen Yi hadn’t listened at the time.

Back then, he believed Qin Jiao had ulterior motives and had orchestrated the incident at the guesthouse. He also looked down on her for being uncultured. In short, because his initial impression was so poor, no matter what she did afterward, Shen Yi found fault with it and would deliberately make things difficult for her.

And so, step by step, he pushed their relationship to a freezing point.

Snapping out of his thoughts, Shen Yi said with conviction, "Grandpa, it has to be her. For the rest of my life, I’m set on Qin Jiao. In my heart, she’s different."

Mr. Du nodded.

Shen Yi continued, "You have to help me when the time comes. The only reason Qin Jiao has been willing to visit us these past few times is out of respect for you. Grandpa, if you help me, I can be with Qin Jiao sooner. Grandma’s spirit in heaven would also think you’re doing the right thing."

Mr. Du gave a helpless smile. "You little rascal, you even brought your grandmother into this."

"Well, I suppose I take after you and Grandma in that regard—I’m loyal when it comes to love."

In truth, Mr. Du’s resolve was already wavering. Having heard all this, he was almost starting to seriously consider whether he should actively try to live a few more years.

’Perhaps he really would have a chance to meet his great-grandchild?’

Seeing that the time was right, Shen Yi placed a piece of deboned fish on his grandfather’s plate and dropped the final bombshell.

"Grandpa, there’s one more thing I plan to tell you first. And after you hear it, you’ll be willing to come with me to the provincial capital."

"What is it?"

"My dad is having an affair."

"What!"

Shen Yi lowered his gaze slightly and recounted what he had seen after leaving the barbershop. "I took a photo at the time. I dropped the roll of film off at a photo lab to be developed. I can get it in a couple of days. You can take a look then."

Mr. Du frowned. "Does your mother know about this?"

"I haven’t told her yet, but she already suspects Dad," Shen Yi said in a perfectly calm voice. "So, Grandpa, you really have to cooperate with the treatment. Mom and I both still need you. I don’t know if they’ll get divorced in the future, but she’s your only daughter, and she listens to you more than anyone."

Thinking of his daughter, Mr. Du sighed. "Mmm, you’re right. Alright, let’s eat for now. When the photos are developed, show them to me."

"Okay."

The grandfather and grandson’s emotions had been on a roller coaster, but they still finished the meal. After all, Qin Zhonghui and the others had gone to a lot of trouble to make it.

The atmosphere in their home was heavy, but next door at the Qin family’s house, it was quite pleasant.