“That was their choice, the happiness they deserve. I don’t take credit for it.”
The old lady smiled, feeling that her eldest grandson’s wife was truly a lucky star.
Zhan Yin poured a cup of warm boiled water for each of the two esteemed figures.
“Wife, you said you were thirsty in the car. Have a glass of water first.”
Hai Tong took the cup of warm boiled water.
The old lady said to Zhan Yin, “In the future, when you and Tongtong go out, remember to bring a thermos with water. That way, whenever Tongtong is thirsty, she can drink right away.”
“Grandma, we’re not going far.”
“Even if you’re not going far, you should be prepared. Zhan Yin, you didn’t think it through.”
The old lady was someone who only ever scolded her grandson, never her granddaughter-in-law.
Zhan Yin laughed, “Yes, yes, yes, I didn’t think it through.”
As long as his wife’s needs weren’t met on the spot, he was sure to get a scolding from Grandma when they got home.
“Go prepare Tongtong’s bathwater. I’ll chat with her, and you can call her when it’s ready.”
The old lady instructed Zhan Yin.
Hai Tong said, “Grandma, I can prepare my own bathwater.”
But whenever her husband was home, he would thoughtfully prepare her bathwater and lay out her clothes. If she allowed it, he would even help her bathe.
This man took care of her with meticulous attention.
People who knew Zhan Yin said that Hai Tong was the one who changed him.
They never knew Zhan Yin could be so gentle and considerate. The impression he left on them was always cold and somewhat unapproachable.
“Let Zhan Yin do it. What’s a husband for? To take care of you, to be your rock, to help with anything you need. Otherwise, you’d feel like your husband is useless.”
Hai Tong burst out laughing, “Grandma, Zhan Yin is your grandson. Saying that about him might make him unhappy.”
Zhan Yin said with a wry smile, “It’s fine. I’m used to it, numb to it.”
Grandma typically doted on her granddaughter-in-law, not her grandson.
Without grandsons like them, where would Grandma get her granddaughters-in-law?
“Wife, keep Grandma company and watch some TV. I’ll go get your clothes and prepare the bathwater. Want a late-night snack? If so, eat first, then bathe.”
“No, I can’t eat much before feeling full. We were out all day, and I’m a bit tired. I’ll wash up and sleep early.”
Zhan Yin went back to the room.
The old lady watched her grandson enter the room and said to Hai Tong, “Tongtong, you’ve trained Ayin so well. I can hardly believe he’s my eldest grandson.”
“It’s Grandma who taught him well. I haven’t trained him much. He genuinely cares for me and pampers me.”
The old lady insisted that Hai Tong had trained her grandson well.
She said, “That’s why I say a good husband needs to be trained, but of course, he has to love you too.”
“Not eating a snack? Pregnant women should eat small, frequent meals.”
“I don’t feel like it now. I ate a lot at Auntie’s house. She kept putting food on my plate, and Xiaofei was getting jealous.”
Hai Tong gently rubbed her belly, “If I get hungry at midnight, I’ll wake Zhan Yin to make something for me.”
“That’s fine too. Whenever you’re hungry, no matter the time, eat until you’re full.”
“Grandma, don’t worry. I won’t neglect myself.”
The old lady smiled, “I know your personalities well. I love your character.”
At that moment, Zhan Yin came out of the room.
