Chapter 1794: Refusing Kinship Because of Me

Chapter 1794: Refusing Kinship Because of Me

Shu Yu froze and couldn't help exchanging a glance with Ying Xi beside her.

The old village chief frowned, "This won't do. Yuan Gui owes his life to Grandma Fang. If he forgets this debt of gratitude, wouldn't that hurt Grandma Fang's heart? She rarely decides to acknowledge kinship, and this young man is so unreliable."

Shu Yu cleared her throat, touched her nose somewhat guiltily, and raised her hand slightly to interrupt the conversation between the grandfather and grandson, "Well, Old Village Chief, the reason why Yuan Gui doesn't want to acknowledge kinship might be because of me."

The old village chief suddenly turned his head, and Shu Yu distinctly felt a flicker of anger in his eyes.

But he quickly realized Shu Yu's identity, composed himself, and asked, "What does Lady Lu mean..."

Shu Yu said, "I'll go see Grandma Fang first. We'll find out soon."

The old village chief had to suppress his inner doubts, and the group soon arrived at the doorstep of Fang's house.

Coincidentally, Yuan Gui was coming out. When he saw them, he paused, "You..."

Shu Yu nodded at him, "I went to see the old lady of the Guan family yesterday and had a long conversation."

Yuan Gui's expression was complex; he pursed his lips and stepped aside, saying, "Please go inside, Grandma Fang is in there."

However, Shu Yu didn't immediately go in. She looked at Yuan Gui and asked, "I heard just now that you were planning to acknowledge kinship with Grandma Fang, but now you've suddenly changed your mind. Is it because of what I said yesterday?"

Yuan Gui lowered his gaze, forced a smile that tugged at his lips, and said, "Lady Lu, please go inside."

Shu Yu continued, "Yuan Gui, though I'm young, I've witnessed quite a lot. I believe that connections between people are precious. Especially in your case with Grandma Fang, even without a blood relation, you've considered each other family, cared for each other—far more than many with actual blood ties. Whatever decision you make, follow your heart. Overthinking it might hurt others more than anything."

Yuan Gui suddenly looked up, "Lady Lu, aren't you afraid..."

"What am I afraid of? This is a matter between the two of you. Just discuss it and make a decision; you don't need others' opinions, right?"

With that, she waved her hand, "Alright, I'll go see Grandma Fang now."

Yuan Gui stood there, watching her back as she entered the house, remaining silent for a while.

Indeed, after listening to what Shu Yu had said yesterday, he had spent the whole night tossing and turning, wrestling with himself.

At first, he had agreed to acknowledge kinship because Grandma Fang had no one left. After spending so much time together, they had grown close like family. He cherished this warmth of kinship. He truly considered Grandma Fang a grandmother and planned to spend his days taking care of her, giving her a good life in her later years.

But suddenly learning that Grandma Fang was not alone, that her future days might become even better, if he acknowledged kinship now, it might seem as if he were trying to take advantage of her good fortune.

Yuan Gui felt uneasy, but he couldn't only think of himself.

Listening to Shu Yu now, his heart warmed despite himself.

Fine, he'd wait a bit longer. After Grandma Fang and Lady Lu acknowledged each other, he'd talk to Grandma Fang again. If she was willing, he would be her grandson from now on.

The old village chief and his grandson stood by the side, looking at Yuan Gui, then at Shu Yu who had already walked into the house, their faces full of confusion.

What sort of mystery had just unfolded? They couldn't understand a single word of it.