Jin Yuanyuan's Top-Tier Life

Chapter 60 My Master Grandpa Told a Secret

The young man who had been standing at the door as a receptionist was very observant. He handed Jin Yuanyuan a gift box containing peanuts, melon seeds, and candy—the complimentary gifts for the New Year's Eve dinner at Wanghu Pavilion. "Sister Yuanyuan, you've delivered this."

Jin Yuanyuan laughed. There was only one gift box left. Who should she give it to?

Grandpa Master had just come out of the restroom when Jin Yuanyuan warmly went up to help him, asking, "Are you full? Was it delicious?"

Grandpa Master smiled happily, "It's delicious."

"This is a complimentary gift from the meal at Wanghu Pavilion. You can take it home and continue to enjoy it while watching the evening show."

"Oh, I can't eat anymore, I ate too much today." Grandpa Master was wearing a woolen coat, dressed in the style of an old-fashioned Hangzhou resident. "That Yuanbao kid, your father spends New Year's Eve with me every year. He's worried that this old man will have no one to take care of him. It's really hard on him."

"It's so nice to have you here. You two, master and disciple, can chat and watch TV. It's much more fun than climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles again," Jin Yuanyuan said casually.

"What's so good about him being with me? He's not interested, and neither am I." Grandpa Master, holding Jin Yuanyuan's hand, suddenly said, "Spend more time with your father. He's really had a tough time; he's suffering inside."

"...Grandpa, I'm also feeling quite bitter inside." Jin Yuanyuan's face was stiff from smiling all night.

Grandpa Shi looked at Jin Yuanyuan and sighed softly, "Your father truly cares for you. He's willing to suffer himself... All these years, he's lived alone in the ancient architecture team."

Jin Yuanyuan was stunned for a moment. She had heard this saying before, but her grandfather, the master, said it again. What did it mean?

"Hey, Master, let's go, the car is coming." At this moment, Jin Yuanbao had already handed the child back to Xiao Juan and came over to help his master.

"Yuanbao, don't worry about me, go and eat dumplings with Yuanyuan." Grandpa Master smiled and placed Jin Yuanyuan's hand in Jin Yuanbao's. "Neither of you two properly celebrated New Year's Eve, isn't today a perfect opportunity?"

"No, that won't do. I'm the one who accompanies you every year. It's still early, let's hurry back to watch the show. I'll have Xiaojuan and her mother take a taxi and leave first." Jin Yuanbao pointed outside, where the whole family had hailed two taxis and were waving in their direction.

"So ignorant of the rules," Jin Yuanyuan muttered under her breath.

"Yuanyuan, what are you saying?" Jin Yuanbao scolded her again.

Jin Yuanyuan pouted unhappily, "Master and Grandpa haven't even gotten on the bus yet, why are they in such a hurry? The elders should get on the bus first, I'm not wrong."

"They arrived by taxi first, so let them go ahead. That little one is so sleepy, let them go home quickly."

"Yes, yes, they're all right." Jin Yuanyuan's dissatisfaction was about to rise again.

"Alright, Yuanbao, why are you talking about Yuanyuan during the New Year? I just thought Yuanyuan was great. I didn't expect that so many years have passed and Yuanyuan has grown into a young lady. That's wonderful." Grandpa Master sighed with emotion.

After seeing everyone off to their respective cars, Zhao Zhuoran jogged back and asked, "Uncle, Master Grandpa, has your car arrived?"

"It'll be a while, they say we're stuck in traffic," Jin Yuanbao replied. "It's a bit cold here, Master, why don't you sit a little further inside?"

"Yuanbao, you stay and make dumplings with the children. I noticed you were busy chatting with Miss Dong and didn't eat much. Miss Dong wants to have dinner with Yuanyuan, and if you come home with me, there won't be anything left..."

"Hey, Grandpa Master, are you just going home to sleep? Or why don't you come and make dumplings with us?" Zhao Zhuoran is such a shrewd fellow. Jin Yuanyuan wanted to give him a good beating.

"Grandpa Master, let's make dumplings together!" Cao Xiaoyu chimed in. "We're planning to make shrimp dumplings, one shrimp per dumpling. Those shrimp are really expensive! They're imported from Australia, I guarantee you can afford them!"

If you want the gold ingot to stay, your master must stay first.

Jin Feiyan then joined in the fun, saying, "Hey, Grandpa Master, have you had a taste of our little cake? It's a little girl's birthday today, and everyone's sharing a bite of cake is so joyful!"

"Eat, eat, eat! Stay, stay, stay!" Master Grandpa actually agreed, and even said to Jin Yuanbao, "Quickly tell the driver not to come over either. We'll stay here to eat dumplings and then watch TV. I really love this 100-inch TV; it's so enjoyable to watch!"

"Master," Jin Yuanbao even pleaded, "you're supposed to go to bed after eleven o'clock."

"Today is New Year's Eve, it's different." Grandpa Master laughed and said to Jin Yuanyuan, "Yuanyuan, how about Grandpa Master makes dumplings with you?"

"Okay." Even if Jin Yuanyuan was reluctant, she couldn't resist the encouragement from Zhao Zhuoran and the others. "Don't blame me if you eat too much."

"You little Yuanyuan, now you've learned to shirk responsibility too." Grandpa Master laughed, then Zhao Zhuoran and Cao Xiaoyu dragged him to find a place to sit and watch TV. Jin Yuanbao followed behind, making a phone call to cancel a taxi order.

Dong Xiaoran naturally followed, as she hadn't finished chatting yet. After all, attending one of Jin Yuanbao's lectures was quite expensive.

Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan were still standing at the door. Jin Feiyan asked, "Did you tell your mother about this?"

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Jin Yuanyuan hesitated again.

"But you absolutely have to call your mom at midnight, a video call. Do you think she'll explode when she sees your dad here?"

"It can't be that bad, can it?" Jin Yuanyuan shuddered at the thought of the scene.

"How about I go with you to play later? We can just stand by West Lake and wish her a Happy Chinese New Year, okay?"

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Jin Yuanyuan was completely flustered again.

"What should we do then?"

"We'll talk about it later." After seeing off the last table of guests with Jin Feiyan, Jin Yuanyuan helped the others tidy up before washing her hands and joining the dumpling-making activity in the hall.

I was startled by what I saw as soon as I came down from the terrace.

A TV reporter was filming Zhao Zhuoran with a spotlight on. Behind him was a lively scene of dumpling making, and the Spring Festival Gala was playing on a large screen. "A handsome boss really does have a lot of charm," Chef Zhang whispered to Jin Yuanyuan. "The Hangzhou TV reporter was originally interviewing people having their New Year's Eve dinner and strolling around West Lake, but Manager Zhao just glanced at them from the doorway, and a young woman from the TV station came over and insisted on interviewing him… Tsk tsk tsk, that man's irresistible charm is just undeniable."

Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan both widened their eyes. "Chef Zhang, you really do love your Manager Zhao. You're even jealous."

(End of this chapter)