The next day, Grandma Hao and her "old friend" drove over to meet everyone. Watching how gentle and considerate the man was with Grandma Hao, and seeing their effortless rapport, Xiao Man realized she and her two little brothers might soon have a new grandpa.
Sure enough, her mother confirmed it on the way.
This old friend, Cheng Muniang—a gentle, refined man with an exceptional air—had been Grandma Hao's senior in school and her neighbor. Back in the day, he had adored her, but because he was three years older, she had only ever seen him as a trustworthy older brother to rely on. Cheng Muniang himself was proper, polite, and mild-mannered. He figured he would take things slow. 'I've already given her my heart,' he thought. 'My feelings are here to stay. If I cherish her and stay by her side, she'll eventually see it.'
