Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 436 Grandma’s Love

Chapter 436: Chapter 436 Grandma’s Love

Shen Siyuan finally understood why Grandma always grew cilantro, it was because Shen Guanchao loved to eat it.

Chilled cilantro with some dried tofu threads and peanuts, topped with red chili oil, the red and green combination not only looked beautiful but tasted amazing too.

"You still remember that I love this?" Shen Guanchao was very pleased.

"Eat more if you like it, you might not have the chance in the future." Grandma said with a chuckle.

"It’s okay, I’m content just being able to eat it again. Gui Yan, you should try it too. Aunt Yu Suzhen’s chilled cilantro is a masterpiece, I’ve never forgotten it all these years."

Shen Guiyan picked up a piece with her chopsticks and then smiled, "No wonder you often ask if they have this dish when eating out, the root was here all along."

"It’s a pity that very few restaurants have this dish, and even if they do, it’s not authentic. I tried making it myself before, but it just didn’t taste right," said Shen Guanchao.

"It’s because you’re using the wrong kind of chili. This chili oil is made from the local peppers we grow," Shen Jianjun answered his question.

Shen Guanchao and Grandma sat at the head of the table, Shen Guiyan sat to Shen Guanchao’s left, and Shen Jianjun and his wife sat across as company, with the younger Shen Siyuan and Ruan Hongzhuang naturally sitting at the end.

But almost all the talk at the table came from Shen Jianjun and Shen Guiyan.

Shen Siyuan was busy eating, occasionally helping Ruan Hongzhuang and his mom Huang Huijuan with some dishes.

The square table was large, but not one of those with a rotating center, so if you wanted to get certain dishes, you had to stand up or stretch your arm.

Ruan Hongzhuang naturally wouldn’t be rude and stand up to reach for dishes, and his mom Huang Huijuan was somewhat socially anxious, even though one was a father-in-law and the other was a sister-in-law, they had only met twice or were barely acquainted, so she didn’t feel comfortable.

Shen Siyuan didn’t care about these niceties at all. He moved his chopsticks all over the table, picking up dishes, making Shen Jianjun glare at him several times, but Shen Siyuan pretended not to notice.

Shen Guanchao noticed and laughed, "As long as he can eat well and is not a picky eater, looking at his physique, he’s definitely in great health."

Not just in great health, he’s in excellent health.

Talking about her eldest grandson, Grandma’s face beamed with a radiant smile.

"This boy has been robust since he was young, eating several bowls at a meal. His father was busy working hard, his mother was teaching at school, so it was me who raised him..."

"He’s very filial, back when there was no tap water, he would go to the village to fetch water every day after school and fill up my water tank. Every time I went by myself, he’d get upset..."

"The chickens and ducks I raised, before they had a chance to lay eggs, he would have eaten them all. It wasn’t until his father opened a farm that we no longer lacked meat..."

...

When talking about Shen Siyuan, Grandma seemed to have endless words.

Shen Jianjun didn’t interrupt her, but quietly placed more food in her bowl.

Seeing this, Shen Guiyan gained a deeper understanding of the family atmosphere at Shen Jianjun’s home. To be honest, although they had a large family, none were as close-knit as the family before her. Whether it was her two brothers, or herself with her parents, there was a faint sense of estrangement.

This sense of estrangement wasn’t there from the beginning, it gradually formed as everyone grew up and started their own families.

But this family in front of her, with loving parents and filial children, had such a close relationship that truly made people envious.

How could children from De Shan’s house be anything but excellent?

Thinking of her brother and sister-in-law’s words before she came to Qionghai, they seemed a bit petty and mean-spirited.

After Yu Suzhen and Shen Guanchao divorced, no matter how rough or poor it got, she never sought him out. How could such a person’s children try to attach themselves to their family for power and money?

"Grandma, I’m going back to Bin Hai this afternoon, if you miss me, just give me a call," said Shen Siyuan.

"Speaking of which, I’m a bit angry. I’ve called you several times recently and couldn’t get through," Grandma feigned anger.

Hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang immediately said, "Grandma, you can call me directly next time, I guarantee you’ll be able to reach Siyuan."

"Ruan Ruan is still the best," Grandma said with a chuckle.

"Is work really busy? Not staying a bit longer at home?" Shen Guanchao asked.

He knew Shen Siyuan intended to avoid him.

"No need, Bin Hai isn’t far, if I miss Grandma, I can come back anytime," Shen Siyuan said with a calm expression.

Hearing this, Shen Jianjun gave a look of helplessness at Shen Siyuan, knowing these were just excuses.

However, his mother, Huang Huijuan, quietly gave Shen Siyuan a thumbs up.

Even though she usually didn’t get along with Grandma, she actually felt for her and wasn’t keen on this suddenly appearing father-in-law.

"You say that but haven’t seen you coming back often." Grandma chuckled.

Shen Siyuan: ...

"Grandma, how about coming back to Bin Hai with me for a while?" Ruan Hongzhuang said quickly.

Grandma waved her hand, "I won’t fuss about, it’s good at home, I’m not going anywhere."

Ruan Hongzhuang still wanted to persuade more, but Shen Jianjun said, "Let her be, she doesn’t even want to go to my place, let alone to Bin Hai."

Seeing the harmonious and close relationship between the mother and son, grandmother and grandson, Shen Guanchao felt gratified but also full of loss.

After lunch, Shen Guanchao took out a brocade box from his luggage and handed it to Shen Siyuan.

"I wanted to give this to you before leaving, but since you’re going back to Bin Hai, I’m giving it to you early."

"What is it?"

"A watch, chosen by your aunt. Try it, see if it fits."

As Shen Guanchao spoke, he tried to place the box in Shen Siyuan’s hand, but Shen Siyuan evaded and didn’t accept it.

"No need, I don’t like wearing these things."

"How could a man be without a good watch?" Shen Guanchao remarked.

In their generation, a good watch was a symbol of identity and status; almost anyone with some standing would wear one. Even now, it’s the same, just more upscale.

"Really no need, if I really wanted one, I’d buy it myself."

"That’s not the same, is it?"

"What’s the difference?" Shen Siyuan firmly rejected it.

But the old man Shen Guanchao was also stubborn, insistent on giving it.

Shen Jianjun, watching from the side, couldn’t stand it anymore.

"Si Yuan..."

He wanted to persuade Shen Siyuan to take it. Shen Siyuan glanced at him and immediately said, "Give it to my dad."

"He has other gifts," Shen Guanchao replied.

"Then keep it for yourself."

Shen Guanchao, helpless, turned his gaze to Ruan Hongzhuang, hoping she’d help persuade, but Ruan Hongzhuang deliberately looked away, pretending not to see.

She couldn’t side with Shen Guanchao, but it was also hard to speak up for Shen Siyuan, after all, he was his biological grandfather.

Just then, Grandma spoke up.

"My eldest grandson has high aspirations, if he doesn’t want to take it, don’t insist. Grandma still has a gift for you..."

Grandma said, pulling Shen Siyuan’s hand and heading towards the village entrance.

As she walked, she whispered, "It’s better not to take his things. Your dad’s ties won’t break, so let it be. If you don’t want to associate with him, then don’t."

"We don’t want their family’s things, and they shouldn’t expect ours..."

"Grandma wishes you well, as long as you live happily, that’s enough. Grandma’s life is just like this..."

...

"Grandma..." Shen Siyuan called out.

His voice trembled slightly because, in his heart, Grandma’s position was unique, even higher than his parents.

Just as Grandma had said before, when he was young, she was the one who raised him, so naturally, their bond was extraordinary.

Grandma took Shen Siyuan’s hand, whispering in his ear, "Don’t worry, I won’t speak about your matters. His leaving back then was my fate, so life and death are his fate too. I’ll tell your mom and dad not to reveal anything..."

"Grandma~"

Standing nearby, Ruan Hongzhuang also felt a little nostalgic for Grandma at that moment.

PS: That’s all~