My Alleged Husband

Chapter 826: Chapter 772: Meeting Grandpa and Grandma

Zhang Ni felt that since he had already returned to this family and had chosen to forgive his grandparents for abandoning him for so many years—even his own father had chosen to do so—it made him wonder as a grandson, should he perhaps go and pay a visit to his grandparents? After all, they had drifted outside for so many years, never returning home, unaware of the changes in the household. The world had changed so much, so much, and the household was very different from before. If he didn’t now fulfill his duties as a junior member of the family, wouldn’t that mean he lacked even the most basic manners?

Zhang Zhentian was still discussing with Xia Jing about how Zhang Ni spoke up for him in front of his father today. The more he thought about it, the more he felt this child was too kind-hearted. He had never been there for her, yet at the end, she was still willing to stand up and speak for him. Why did he choose to just watch from afar and not greet her or acknowledge her?

”Zhentian, do you know? A long time ago, I already met our grandchild. When I first saw him, he thought I was a bad person. But over time, we gradually got to know each other better. Being with him, I discovered many interesting things. His personality is innocent and romantic; he lives comfortably the things he should be romantic about. But when it comes to making firm decisions, his resolve is stronger than anyone’s. He believes that he must follow through every decision step by step to the end.”

”I have to admit, I never expected, just like you, that today he would stand up and speak for us. We both know full well how we have treated their family. There was never any companionship, never any warmth of familial affection given. Yet now, he is willing to stand up for us to speak a word of fairness so that we could return to this family home. This proves that deep inside his heart, he truly cares about us. Shouldn’t we stay close to them then?”

”Xia Jing, I know everything you’re saying includes you, but do you know? Some things aren’t as simple as wanting to do them; everyone should act within their abilities.

Having such a good child with us makes me feel very happy too. Did you notice? Today, our son’s feelings towards us no longer harbor such intense hatred as before. When he used to see us, he wished we would disappear from his sight right then. He would rather have anyone else in the world come visit his home, just not the two of us. How sad I felt inside at that moment! But with time passing, now he’s gradually accepting us. Yet here we still can only watch over him; he still cannot bring himself to talk to us. Maybe it’s because he still can’t let go of his so-called dignity and face. Should we, as his parents, be the ones to approach him first?”

”We should apologize for what needs apologizing, but facing such a situation, if no one is willing to let go of their so-called dignity for a time, then even though we have returned to this family home, can we continue to get along harmoniously as we hope? If we simply cannot get along, then how can we live in this family home, and how can we peacefully interact?”

”I understand what you’re saying, but you’re the elder after all. How could we go and speak to our juniors first? Even if we made mistakes in the past, since we truly repented and showed our contrition today, he stood up and pleaded on our behalf, proving that he no longer holds a grudge deep in his heart. Since he no longer bears a grudge, why wait for us, the parents, to come and talk to him? Wouldn’t that seem too superior on his part and at the same time too demeaning to us as parents?”

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Zhang Ni happened to overhear his grandparents’ argument outside the door. He didn’t care why they were arguing, nor did he want to correct the content of the argument. He just felt that fulfilling his responsibilities as a junior family member was enough. If his grandparents were still acting as stubborn and inconsiderate of others’ feelings as before, then he really wouldn’t know whether bringing them back to this family today was right or wrong!

”Grandpa, Grandma, sorry to disturb you. Have you two rested yet? If not, may I come in and talk with you?”

Zhang Zhentian didn’t say anything; he quickly stood up and opened the door. In his eyes, being able to see his grandchild now made him feel truly content. How could he not feel happy with such an adorable child by his side? Every day was an explosion of happiness.

”Nai’er has arrived, come in and sit. Grandpa has to thank you for speaking on grandpa’s behalf today. If it weren’t for that, how could we have so easily returned to this home? The way you and your father acted today was really eye-opening for me. I never imagined that you and your father would stand up for someone like me who abandoned you. I am truly grateful to you today, and I don’t know how to express my thanks. If there’s anything you need help with in the future, you must come to grandpa. Whatever I can do, I will help you with all my might.”

”Grandpa, don’t say that. What I did wasn’t about seeking any benefits from you, nor do I need any promises. I just wanted to have a chat, to see what my long-lost grandparents are really like. Now I just want our family to live in peace, and I hope there won’t be any more quarrels between us. The last thing a family needs is disputes and conflicts; they only break the family apart again and again. Since you have returned, and since grandfather has chosen to forgive you, and since my father let bygones be bygones, let’s not bring up the past anymore. It’s most important for everyone to live a good life moving forward!”

Zhang Ni nominally came to visit his grandparents, but in reality, he wanted to give his grandmother a warning: if she continued to exercise power and authority as before, then he really wouldn’t mind if his great-grandfather drove them out of the house once more. This time, it was her who pleaded, and with her father, they cast aside their own pride to beg their great-grandfather. If this time she couldn’t change and become anew, then he truly didn’t know what the point was in asking them to return.