Meng Jingwei returned with some fruit and walked over when she saw Madam Qing. "Grandma?"
Madam Qing, who was feeding chickens and ducks in the yard, handed the feed in her hand to a servant beside her and turned to look at her. "Jingwei girl is here."
"Yes, I missed Grandma, so I came to see you."
Meng Jingwei pursed her lips and smiled, affectionately holding Madam Qing's hand. She then looked at the chickens, ducks, and geese in the pen. "It's good to raise some chickens, ducks, and geese. It allows you to experience rural life."
After all, Madam Qing was old and no longer capable of other work. Finding something to do to relieve stress was good for her mood.
"Yes, my old bones have nothing to do all day, so I have to find something to do."
As she spoke, Madam Qing pulled Meng Jingwei towards the living room. "Come, let's go inside. It's windy outside, and it's cold."
The two entered the living room together, while Qing Muye, who was standing aside, was ignored.
He smiled helplessly and followed them in.
"Grandma, you said before... said..."
Meng Jingwei sat beside Madam Qing, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Madam Qing patted her hand. "What are you mumbling about, talking to Grandma?"
Only then did she purse her lips and smile. "It's just... you said you would introduce me to someone before, right? Is that still on?"
As soon as Meng Jingwei finished speaking, Qing Muye, who had followed them in, paused. The gentle smile on his face vanished instantly, and his handsome face was tinged with gloom.
And at the doorway, Qing Si Huai happened to arrive as well.
He had always lived in the old house. Hearing the two return, he rushed over.
Unexpectedly, he overheard what Meng Jingwei had just said. He smiled and said, "Little girl, do you want to start a relationship?"
"Hahaha, good, good."
Madam Qing threw her head back and laughed, amused by Meng Jingwei.
A while ago, Madam Qing had been very upset by Li Yun'er's false pregnancy. Now, Meng Jingwei, the joy bringer, visited her every few days, making her days full and happy.
Madam Qing genuinely liked Meng Jingwei.
"Oh, Seventh Uncle, don't see through it and say it. It makes people feel embarrassed," Meng Jingwei deliberately teased, while 'ignoring' Qing Muye's cold and stern face.
"Speaking of partners..."
Madam Qing had been holding Meng Jingwei's hand. She looked up at Qing Si Huai. "Si Huai, you don't have a partner yet, do you? I've always wanted to set you and Jingwei up. Since you're here today, you two can consider it."
"What?"
Meng Jingwei immediately shook her head. "No, Grandma, Seventh Uncle is nine years older than me."
Qing Si Huai was the youngest in the Qing family. It was an accident that Old Master Qing had a relationship with Qing Si Huai's mother after drinking, which resulted in Qing Si Huai's birth.
Therefore, he was only two years older than Qing Muye and more than nine years older than Meng Jingwei.
Qing Muye sat on the chair, holding a cup of tea handed to him by a servant. His eyes were tinged with anger.
"What era is it now? 9 years is not a big age difference."
Madam Qing glanced at Meng Jingwei and poked her forehead. "What do you mean you're silly? It's good to have a man who is older to take care of you. What a good thing."
Qing Si Huai looked at Meng Jingwei, then subtly glanced at Qing Muye. Qing Muye sat there, seemingly calm, but his clenched fist revealed his inner turmoil.
Heh, this is interesting.
"Grandma, I..."
Just as Meng Jingwei was about to say something, Qing Si Huai suddenly spoke, "I think little girl Jingwei is smart, cute, and likable. With her around, life becomes more sunny."
Not only did he not refuse, but he also expressed his thoughts very directly.
Regardless of whether he truly liked Meng Jingwei, Meng Jingwei definitely had some value in being used.
Hearing Qing Si Huai's words, Meng Jingwei was stunned. She looked at Qing Si Huai in surprise. The moment their eyes met, she clearly saw a playful smile on his face and felt a chilling depth in his eyes, as if she had fallen into boundless darkness.
Meng Jingwei's back truly chilled, and her scalp tingled.
"Hahaha..."
Madam Qing was delighted that Qing Si Huai was so agreeable to the matter. She couldn't help but laugh heartily, holding Meng Jingwei's hand affectionately. "See, Si Huai also agrees. Why are you shy in front of Grandma? It's not good to try dating Si Huai?"
"No, no, no. Grandma, what are you talking about?"
Meng Jingwei immediately shook her head. "I don't like people who are much older than me. The maximum age difference I can accept is three to five years. No more. People say there's a generation gap for every three years. My Seventh Uncle and I are nine years apart, which means several generation gaps. Our views will definitely be incompatible."
"It seems that the little girl thinks I'm too old," Qing Si Huai said with a playful smile, his posture casual and natural, as if he didn't take Meng Jingwei's words to heart.
On the other hand, Qing Muye, who was drinking tea by himself, lowered his eyelids, his gaze flickering.
She said she could accept someone at most three to five years older than her, and he was seven years older than her.
So, was this why she didn't like him?
The anger that had just ignited in Qing Muye's heart instantly disappeared, and he fell into a strange sadness.
Matters of the heart could not be forced.
Although he liked Meng Jingwei, he couldn't selfishly want to possess her just because he liked her!
Qing Muye finally understood why Meng Jingwei had asked him to return to the old house today. It turned out that 'the drunkard's intent is not to drink'.
"If that's the case, then it means you and Si Huai have no destiny. Alas, what a pity." Madam Qing sighed, frowned in thought, and then said, "Alright, I'll find some good ones for you tomorrow and let Muye help you choose. After all, he is your brother now, and he is experienced and observant. He is sure to pick the right person."
The topic shifted directly to Qing Muye.
Meng Jingwei's mouth twitched slightly, feeling that even the air was filled with awkwardness.
But this was also the reason she had brought Qing Muye to the old house today. She just wanted to tell him that she had no future with him!
"Okay, Grandma is right. Qing Muye has excellent taste and is always accurate in judging people." Meng Jingwei smiled brightly, her smile exceptionally sweet and charming.
Her likable demeanor even captivated Qing Si Huai with her radiant smile, and he couldn't help but say, "Can't I, your Seventh Uncle, help you choose?"
"Yes, your Seventh Uncle has also returned to the country. You all should interact more in the future. Jingwei girl, you should also meet with your Seventh Uncle when you have time. He is also a good businessman, and you have a lot to learn from him."
Madam Qing truly treated Meng Jingwei as her own child and doted on her exceptionally.
Meng Jingwei felt a lot of resistance in her heart, but she nodded without revealing it, wearing a perfunctory smile. "Okay, Grandma treats me the best."