C2 (1/2)

I clearly remember that when my father said those words, my grandfather's originally terrifyingly pale face turned even paler. However, he didn't say anything to my father and just walked to my side with an embarrassed smile.

Although I was a little afraid of him at the time, I somehow felt a sense of familiarity when I saw him. However, because I saw my father's fierce expression, I lowered my head and focused on eating.

After we finished eating, Grandpa took out a big bag of red and green sugar and placed it in front of me like a magic trick. He said with a smile, ”Child, today is your birthday. Grandpa brought it for you.”

I stared straight at the big bag of candy. I really wanted it, but since my father didn't say anything, I could only look at him in anticipation, waiting for his approval.

Her father slammed the bowl down onto the table, his face extremely unsightly. He sat there for a long time with bloodshot eyes before speaking in a low voice, ”I'll give it to you.”

After hearing my father's words, it was as though I had been granted amnesty. I immediately put away the big bag of sugar.

However, when I turned around and returned to the dining table, my father had disappeared, leaving only my grandfather there. Although I was a bit curious, I didn't think too much and chatted with my grandfather for a while.

Actually, I already thought about it. Where did this old man come from? Why is he so bad?

However, my father didn't say anything. At that time, my grandfather also didn't tell me.

When I got back in the evening, I found my father sitting in the living room with a cold face, waiting for me to come back. There were three sets of cutlery on the table, and I was ecstatic to see him.

Unfortunately, my father didn't make any sound while we were eating. He had a sullen face, causing me to not dare to speak loudly. I could only continue to eat nearby. Grandfather didn't say anything.

When night fell and my grandfather still hadn't left, my father made me go to bed early. I was very tired, so I fell asleep not long after lying on the bed.

When I woke up in the middle of the night, I was startled by a loud noise. When I opened my eyes, I saw my father sitting beside my bed, nervously looking out the window.

I followed my father's gaze and saw that it was pitch black outside. The roars of hurricanes came one after another, as if they were prehistoric monsters. Even the windows were blown so hard that they were popping, as if the end of the world was approaching.

Trembling with fear, I curled up in my father's arms and squinted unsteadily out the window into the darkness.

I don't know how long this hurricane continued for, but I heard an aged roar from outside the window, ”Fourth Seal, Great Elder. I'll let Grandpa suffer this second seal for you!”

With that, the hurricane outside the window immediately stopped and returned to normal, as if all of this was just a dream.

I looked up at my father. Tears were streaming down his face, and he was hugging me tightly, choking me with his broad chest.

It wasn't until dawn of the next day that my father carried me outside the courtyard. My small courtyard was filled with wounds and mounds, as if dozens of wild boars had just passed through it. My grandfather's clothes were tattered and he was lying in the mud with a wooden bracelet tightly held in his hand.

This bracelet was made of white wood with four round beads the size of eyeballs. In the middle, it was connected by a fine and flexible branch, and it looked newly carved. It felt extremely cool and comfortable to the touch, and the locust tree that had been planted by Grandfather in the yard had already disappeared without a trace.

”Xiao Yi, this is grandpa. Call him grandpa.” Father looked at the grandpa on the ground and kneeled down miserably, lowering his head as he spoke to me.

This is the first time in twelve years that I've heard that I have a grandfather. Although I called him grandpa numbly, I didn't feel too sad for the death of this kind old man who I've only known for a day. I just knelt at my father's request, blankly watching as my father knelt down and gently tidied up his messy hair.

While taking care of my grandfather's affairs, my father stayed on his knees for three days and three nights, neither eating nor drinking, while I acted like a puppet, following the elders' instructions and doing everything that a grandson should do.