Mind reading saves the whole family; I'm firmly in the role of a charlatan.

Chapter 144 The Peacock Spreading Its Tail
It has been proven that you can never say a man is incapable.

Du Desheng already harbored deep hatred for the Qin family, who had nearly caused his lover's untimely death. Hearing Grandma Qin's words, he became even more energized, wishing he could personally take action and wipe out the Qin family without leaving a single survivor.

Du Anrao couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

[That's why they say power and love are the best cosmetic procedures for men, isn't it? Look at Grandpa Tang's radiant appearance, he's completely different from before, like...like a peacock trying its best to spread its tail feathers, hahaha...]

Du Junyan glanced at Du Desheng discreetly and had to admit that his younger sister was quite eloquent.

If the old man who appeared at the Du family two days ago was a frail but oppressive figure, now the old man's fierce aura has vanished, and he has a cute, silly smile like a husky on his face, making him look like he's twenty or thirty years younger.

Du Desheng was not ashamed at Du Anrao's description of him as a peacock with its tail feathers spread, but rather proud of it, his mouth almost stretching to his ears.

Grandma Qin was both helpless and amused: "Tone it down, the younger generation is watching, don't you feel ashamed?"

"Let them watch if they want. We're setting a good example for them. Children should keep themselves pure and upright."

Du Junyan's lips twitched slightly, and he helplessly agreed, "Yes, yes, you're right."

"See, see, I wasn't wrong, was I?"

Grandma Qin rolled her eyes at him: "You're getting all worked up just because they said you're fat. They're just being polite and don't want to call you out on it."

As the group was chatting and laughing, Ah Ming walked in from outside: "Ninth Master, everyone in the Qin family involved in the imprisonment of the old lady, except for the second young master of the Qin family who went abroad for tourism a few days ago, has been arrested. The police have already set up at the airport and are just waiting for the second young master's plane to land tomorrow to arrest him."

"This guy surnamed Jiang did a pretty good job with this matter."

Despite saying that, Du Desheng looked at his lover with a smug expression, as if to say, "I did a good job, didn't I? Please praise me."

Du Anrao, who was sitting next to him eating melon seeds, couldn't help but secretly complain to himself.

[Haha, Qin family: So we're also part of your game?]

Grandma Qin: “…”

Du Desheng: "..." This kid!

With the Qin family's matter finally settled, Grandma Qin's worries were temporarily relieved. She held Du Anrao's hand tightly and said, "Child, I've heard everything from your great-uncle. This time, I really owe you a lot. Otherwise, I don't know how long I would have been locked up and how much torture I would have suffered. I really should thank you."

"Thank you, Grandpa. If it weren't for your help, I don't know if I would ever see your grandma again in this lifetime. We are both doing well now, all thanks to you."

Du Anrao felt a little embarrassed by what they said, and scratched his cheek, saying, "I just felt that their attitude when they mentioned the second floor was very unusual. I also happened to have seen a lot of news about the trafficking of women and children recently. I never expected that we would find Grandma by chance. Maybe it was fate. God couldn't bear to see lovers unable to be together, so He deliberately led us to find Grandma and fulfill your love story."

Du Desheng and his companion exchanged a glance, smiled faintly, and remained silent.

"By the way, what are your plans for Grandpa and Grandma Qin?" The night they rescued Grandma Qin, they took her to the best hospital in the city for a full check-up, which confirmed that her illness was a result of her years of wandering.

My condition has fluctuated over the years, with frequent relapses. Especially in recent years, as I've gotten older and the people around me haven't been taking good enough care of me, I tend to fall ill whenever the seasons change or the weather shifts.

But it's not that serious, it just requires careful care. In addition, the two have been reunited after a long separation, so Du Anrao guessed that Grandma Qin would return to City B with her great-uncle, and from then on they would stay together forever.

Sure enough, as soon as she said that, Du Desheng started grinning like an idiot again.

Grandma Qin blushed slightly, a little embarrassed: "I went back to City B with your great-uncle, and he said he wanted to take me back to get married."

"There will also be wedding photos and a banquet. Your whole family will have to come and attend."

In Du Desheng's view, he and his lover owe their success to Du Anrao. Everyone else can skip the wedding, but she absolutely must be there.

"At your age, you're still doing all those fancy things like young people. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

According to Grandma Qin, the two of them are almost 150 years old combined, and neither of them knows how many more years they have left to live.

Moreover, they have both been through so much together, know each other's feelings, and cherish the present and live together well. There is really no need to care about those formalities.

But Du Desheng didn't think so. He insisted on going back with her to get the marriage certificate, preferably on the same day. After that, they would take wedding photos, a family portrait, and have a grand, public wedding to tell everyone that he was now a married man.

Du Anrao actually sided with his own great-uncle in this matter.

"Grandma, you've misunderstood. Nowadays, grandpas and grandmas are much more fashionable than young people. Photo studios are full of people who come specifically to have their wedding photos taken in their later years. Those photos symbolize growing old together and staying together for a lifetime. Others are envious, so why would they laugh at them?"

"Yes, yes, I love hearing Xiao An'an say that."

"Besides, you and your great-uncle have been separated for so many years, and it's not easy for you to get back together. Don't you really want to give each other a wedding? This is a wedding that's half a century overdue. Your great-uncle has been waiting and thinking about it for so long. Now that there's a chance for his long-cherished wish to come true, you're not without the means to do it. Why not do it? Or is it that you never thought about marrying my great-uncle back then, Grandma?"

Du Desheng suddenly turned to look at his lover. Reminded by Du Anrao, Grandma Qin also remembered the future they had imagined together when they were deeply in love.

Over the years, I've weathered many storms and experienced so much. Looking back on those days feels like a lifetime ago, yet I can still easily recall the heart-fluttering anticipation of first love.

Ultimately, she hasn't completely given up on love and relationships over the years; she simply hasn't met anyone who once captivated her in her youth, so she's no longer willing to settle.

Seeing her expression, Du Anrao knew she had been persuaded. He secretly gave Du Desheng an OK sign and continued, "There's a saying that's very true: how could someone who loves you not even give you a title? All relationships that don't aim for marriage are just playing around. Your great-uncle's actions precisely show that he loves you."

"Pfft—" Grandma Qin was amused by her exaggerated tone, "You child, all you know how to say nice things about your grandfather."

"No, I'm telling the truth." Du Anrao's eyes darted around, as if he had thought of something. "By the way, Grandma, can I have your hand?"

(End of this chapter)