We arrived at Shen Yong's house.

Chang Kun saw his father, Chang Dashan, and Shen Yong squatting against the wall smoking from afar.

Next to them, Shen Yong's little girl was holding onto an old man tightly.

Chang Kun got closer and realized it was the old mute man who collected scraps. He was the one who took in and raised Shen Yong's daughter when she went missing for several years.

The old mute was all clean and tidy today. His gray cloth jacket had been washed, and his beard had been specially trimmed. He looked much more energetic than the last time I saw him.

He gestured with both hands, then waved them repeatedly.

Only the little girl could understand what he was saying. She looked up at him and said, "Grandpa, if you can't finish it, take it home with you. Stay at my house tonight."

The old mute man patted her head and stopped gesturing.

Shen Yong finished his cigarette and threw the remaining cigarette butt on the ground: "Old man, you're the most important person today. No one else can be absent, but you can't be left out."

The old mute looked up at him, grinned, and made a few "ah ah ah" sounds, a slight smile appearing on his face.

Nannan had already pulled his hand and was dragging him into the house: "Come on, come on, let's go inside and sit down."

The old man was pulled along by her for a couple of steps, his steps slow and leisurely, his smile growing wider.

Chang Kun walked over and greeted his father: "Dad, what brings you here?"

Chang Dashan stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and glared at him: "What, you're the only one who can come, but I can't?"

Chang Kun chuckled and said, "We're both here to drink, afraid of getting Yong Ge drunk."

Hearing this from the side, Shen Yong burst into laughter: "What am I afraid of? I'm happy today, I'll drink as much as I can!"

He turned and walked ahead, pushing open the door: "Come on, come in, let's eat something first."

Chang Kun followed behind, glancing at the old mute man as he entered.

The old man was being pulled to sit on a chair by his daughter, his hands resting on his knees, his gaze fixed on the coal pile in the corner, looking around.

Shen Yong's daughter was found thanks to the old mute man who had saved up every meal he had eaten over the years.

Shen Yong specifically called him here today, so it's probably not just about drinking.

The little girl had already moved a small stool and sat down at the old man's feet, looking up at him and saying, "Grandpa, don't leave tonight, my mom made braised pork."

The old mute man looked down at her and gently patted her head.

Bowls and chopsticks were set on the table, and Shen Yong filled everyone's wine jars.

Chang Dashan had already sat down.

Several dishes were laid out on the table.

A dish of peanuts, a plate of smashed cucumber, a bowl of braised pork, and a pot of cabbage and tofu soup. It's not a lavish meal, but it's considered decent these days.

Shen Yong filled each wine jar one by one; the wine was loose white, clear and bright when poured into the bowls.

Shen Yong picked up the bowl and first turned to the old mute man: "Grandpa, this bowl is for you. If it weren't for you these past few years, I'm afraid..."

Before he could finish speaking, he tilted his head back and downed the wine.

The old mute man held his bowl, glanced at Shen Yong, and took a sip.

The little girl sat down next to him and tugged at the old mute man's sleeve: "Grandpa, eat more vegetables."

The old mute man picked up a peanut, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.

Shen Yong poured a second bowl and turned to Chang Kun: "Little Kun, this bowl is for you."

"If it weren't for your help, my daughter would never have been found."

Chang Kun picked up his bowl and clinked it against his: "Brother Yong, let's not talk about this."

Chang Dashan sat opposite, holding his bowl without drinking, watching Chang Kun and Shen Yong clink bowls together, a grin spreading across his face.

A father is proud when his son is successful.

The old mute put down his chopsticks and gestured a couple of times.

First, she extended her right thumb, then tapped Shen Yong's chest with her index finger, and then pointed at Nannan.

Nannan leaned over to take a look, then turned to translate for everyone: "My grandpa said, you're a good dad."

Shen Yong's eyes reddened slightly, and he poured himself another bowl of wine and picked it up.

Compared to the old man, I am really not a good enough father.

Shen Yong's wife came out of the kitchen, carrying a bowl of hot soup, placed it on the corner of the table, wiped her hands on her apron, and picked up the wine bowl in front of her.

"Grandpa, I'm not very educated, and I don't know how to say nice things. But my daughter is safe and sound, I...I..."

Before he could finish speaking, he tilted his head back and drank half a bowl of water, his eyes turning red.

After catching his breath, he turned to Chang Kun.

"Xiao Kun, your sister-in-law will remember this kindness!"

He drank a bowl of wine and put the bowl down, his voice trembling slightly.

More than four years have passed since her daughter was lost, and as her mother, her heart is breaking every day!

Now, it's finally all better!

I've never felt the moon was as bright as it is today!

Chang Kun quickly stood up: "Sister-in-law, drink less. It's good that Nannan is back."

The table became lively again, with chopsticks tapping against the rims of bowls and wine bowls clinking together.

The old mute man gestured a few more times, and the little girl tilted her head to look, then said, "My grandpa said the wine was good today, and he enjoyed it!"

Everyone at the table laughed.

After a satisfying meal, half a dish of peanuts remained on the table.

Shen Yong glanced at the people at the table and cleared his throat.

Chang Kun knew that the main event was about to begin; Shen Yong wasn't just going to treat everyone to drinks today.

Shen Yong looked at the old mute man, then at the girl.

"I went to invite the old man to stay at my house a couple of days ago, but he refused. He wouldn't accept the things I brought. My daughter keeps asking to see her grandpa, so I came up with a solution."

He looked at Chang Dashan, then at Chang Kun: "Today, with you two as witnesses, let our daughter become the old man's godfather."

"When our daughter is a little older, we'll treat her like our own grandfather, caring for her in her old age and seeing her off in her final days."

After saying that, he looked at the old mute man again, "Grandpa, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the little girl's face lit up with a smile.

She slid off the dining table, bent her knees, and knelt on the ground: "Grandpa!"

She knelt down and kowtowed once, then straightened up and kowtowed again, then kowtowed again, the three kowtows were quick and crisp.

It's clear that this little girl has practiced a lot; she's quite skilled at this set of movements.

The old mute was stunned. He stood up hurriedly, waving his hands and making "ah ah" sounds.

He wanted to pull Nannan, but he didn't dare to pull her too hard.

The little girl had finished kowtowing and looked up at him, saying, "Grandpa, you'll get up if you promise me."

The old mute man opened his mouth and made two "ah ah" sounds, his eyes immediately turning red.

He squatted down, reached out and pulled Nannan up from the ground, brushed the dirt off her knees, and tears streamed down his face.

He had only one thought running through his mind: raising his granddaughter for these past few years had truly been worthwhile.

The little girl called out again, "Grandpa!" This time her voice was crisp and clear.

The old mute man couldn't respond, he could only nod, his mouth stretched open, tears streaming down his face.

He touched her hair, making a few gestures, his fingers trembling slightly.

The little girl understood: "Grandpa said I'm a good granddaughter."

"So Grandpa agreed? From now on, you're my godfather, and I'll earn money to support you in your old age!"

The old mute man didn't shake his head, but just stroked her hair, his hand never lowering.

Shen Yong sat at the table, picked up his wine bowl, took a sip, and his eyes were red.

Shen Yong's wife turned her face away to wipe her eyes with her sleeve, and when she turned back, she had already forced a smile on her face.

Chang Kun leaned back in his chair and watched this scene, nodding to himself.

It's a good thing to let the little girl become the godfather of the old mute man.

The old mute man's life was a little easier, and Shen Yong felt better after repaying some of the kindness he had shown.

Nannan wouldn't forget the old man who raised her for several years.

Brother Yong handled this matter quite well!

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