“Si Kong Huai! Where did you hide him before?!”
“You unfilial descendant! Did you let my precious great-grandson suffer?!”
Old Master Si Kong kept scolding Si Kong Huai while repeatedly kissing Tuantuan’s soft little face.
Grandparental affection was real—and when it came to great-grandchildren, it became even more intense.
He had already squished Tuantuan’s little face from all the kissing.
Tuantuan felt uncomfortable from the old man’s beard and frowned slightly, placing his small hands on his cheeks as he made a polite request.
“Grandpa, can you not kiss me so many times?”
“My face can’t take it anymore!”
“You can kiss here instead.”
He generously held out his little hand.
His palms were tougher; he often helped in the vegetable garden pulling weeds, and even if grass scratched him, he wouldn’t cry.
“Baby, did I hurt you? I’m sorry, I’m sorry! Great-grandpa will reflect!”
The old man, who had been strong-willed his whole life and never apologized to anyone, ended up apologizing several times because of Tuantuan.
But after saying it, he still couldn’t resist kissing the child’s hand again.
He had once been waiting for a granddaughter-in-law, and now a great-grandson had suddenly appeared. The Si Kong family finally had a successor for the 19th generation—how could he not be excited?
Si Kong Huai looked at his grandfather’s embarrassing behavior and rubbed his forehead helplessly.
“Grandpa, at least you’re a retired senior commander. Can you have some dignity and not embarrass yourself?”
If Si Kong Huai told him that Tuantuan also had a twin brother, he was afraid the old man might faint from excitement.
“Mind your own business.”
“You better explain where this child came from!”
Old Master Si Kong glared at him. A mere junior officer was lecturing him now?
“Baby, great-grandpa isn’t scolding you. Don’t be afraid. Do you want candy? I’ll get you some.”
“Biscuits too? And some dark chocolate.”
“There are no toys at home yet. I’ll take you to buy some. Whatever you want, I’ll buy it for you!”
He gently rubbed Tuantuan’s ear, lowering his voice as if coaxing a treasure.
He looked ready to give up all his wealth for the child.
But Tuantuan didn’t know this was his real great-grandfather. He shook his head obediently.
“No need, Grandpa. My brother left me candy. I can eat it when I go home.”
“I can’t cause trouble for you. I’m just staying for a bit and will go home soon.”
In this era, resources were scarce. His mother had taught him not to accept things from others easily, and he remembered it well.
And in the past, he had learned that many adults were only pretending to be polite.
Now, no matter how enthusiastic others were, he wouldn’t accept anything.
Of course, Si Kong Huai was an exception.
They looked almost identical, and he felt naturally close to him. Also, he had been too hungry and had eaten the meal Si Kong Huai gave him.
He remembered all of this and planned to tell his mother when he got home so they could repay him.
“What? You even have a younger brother? How old is he?!”
Old Master Si Kong was shocked.
Had this brat secretly built a family outside?
“We’re all four years old,” Tuantuan said proudly.
“We’re twins. We look exactly the same, and we’re the same age.”
“Twins!!!”
The old man was overjoyed.
He had two great-grandsons!
At first, he worried the other child might not be related, but twins meant there was no mistake!
“It matches! Your mother also has twins in her family—our family has this gene!”
Old Master Si Kong burst into laughter, completely convinced they were Si Kong family bloodline.
He even lifted Tuantuan into the air and caught him again.
“Good child, where is your brother? Grandpa will go bring him back right now!”
“And your mother too!”
“No one in our family will be left outside!”
“Waaah!”
Tuantuan wasn’t scared at all when he was thrown up; instead, he found it exciting and laughed happily.
This grandpa was nice, just a little strange—like the “crazy old men” from the village.
“Grandpa, calm down.”
“I will bring Tuantuan home tonight.”
Si Kong Huai tried to calm him.
“What?!”
“If you dare send my great-grandson away, I’ll die right in front of you!”
“Call your parents back immediately! Look at the mess you’ve made!”
Old Master Si Kong hugged the child tightly, glaring at him in extreme alertness.
At over eighty years old, he had only one wish—to hold a great-grandchild. After contributing so much to the country, why couldn’t he be a little selfish now?
As they say, old people become like children.
Si Kong Huai sighed helplessly and gave up arguing. He turned and walked inside.
“Where are you going?!” the old man shouted after him.
“You haven’t explained where my great-grandson came from! Were you secretly a scumbag outside?!”
“I’m getting him food,” Si Kong Huai replied briefly.
He wasn’t heartless—he noticed the child was undernourished. Though his face was soft and chubby, it was only baby fat; his body was actually thin, almost bony when held.
His clothes were old and patched in different colors.
Without his delicate face, he would have looked like a little beggar.
Just from this alone, it was clear life for the mother and children was difficult.
Si Kong Huai felt even more guilty—he truly felt like a despicable man.
“Right, right, food first!”
The old man immediately calmed down.
Tuantuan quietly looked at the two of them with his big, curious eyes.
He didn’t say anything, but he was extremely likable.
Soon, they brought out all the food in the house and placed it in front of him.
“Thank you, Uncle. I don’t eat…”
Tuantuan swallowed his saliva but still shook his head politely.
“Be good. If you like it, just eat,” Si Kong Huai said softly.
“From now on, you’ll know I’m not a stranger. You don’t need to be so polite.”
His gaze was complicated—something Tuantuan couldn’t understand.
But he could feel that this uncle seemed a little sad.
Strange. This was the first time someone was begging him to eat.
He nodded obediently.
“Okay.”
Only then did Si Kong Huai and Old Master Si Kong feel satisfied. They opened snacks and let him eat slowly.
After that, they walked aside.
Si Kong Huai briefly explained everything and his suspicions.
Old Master Si Kong frowned.
“This is troublesome…”
He didn’t really have the authority to keep the child here.
But even if it was troublesome, he would still do it.
He was determined—he would take the great-grandchildren and the granddaughter-in-law. He wanted them all.