In everything he did, Old Shen prioritized the interests of Meng Jingwei and the Hidden Clan.
"I watched that girl grow up. To be honest, this time... alas..." Old Shen sighed and waved to Qing Muyie. "Tie Zhu, you've worked hard with the young lady all day. Go get some rest early too."
Some things were not convenient to say in front of outsiders.
"Yes."
Qing Muyie responded and went upstairs to rest as well.
Watching him leave, He Xiao Lanya frowned. "He lives upstairs too? Isn't that inconvenient?"
He Xiao Lanya felt that 'Tie Zhu' was a man after all, and it wasn't appropriate for him to be on the same floor as Meng Jingwei.
"'Tie Zhu Zi' is skilled. Having him live on this floor is for Jingwei's safety. If anything happens, he can come to protect her in time."
Old Shen had considered this matter and decided to have 'Tie Zhu Zi' live on Meng Jingwei's floor after much deliberation.
"That makes sense."
He Xiao Lanya nodded, without objection.
However, He Xiao Mingjin, standing nearby, pursed his lips, his gaze occasionally drifting towards He Xiao Lanya, wanting to speak but hesitating.
His expression was noticed by He Xiao Lanya, who then revealed a friendly smile. "Mingjin, do you have something to say?"
"Ah... me?"
He Xiao Mingjin chuckled, raised his hand, and scratched his head. "Indeed... I do have something."
"If you have something to say, don't hesitate."
"Can I say anything?"
"You child..." He Xiao Lanya shook her head and smiled helplessly. "Your grandfather and I have had many years of friendship. We are all family. What can't be said?"
"Hahaha, then... then I'll tell you."
He Xiao Mingjin walked to He Xiao Lanya's side, sat next to her, and was about to open his mouth to say something when he saw Old Shen, Daisy Tini, and He Xiao Lanya all looking at him, making him feel uneasy.
"You brat, what is it that I can't hear?"
Old Shen glared at him.
"No, no." He Xiao Mingjin smiled innocently, turned his head, glanced in the direction of the upstairs, and then said, "Actually, I... I want to ask, in the future... can I be the one to protect Sister Weiwei?"
"Hehehehe."
He Xiao Lanya was amused by his words. "You and Jingwei are friends. Of course, you should protect her in the future."
"Isn't that right? You're just stating the obvious, brat!" Old Shen thought He Xiao Mingjin was being redundant.
"No, it's not."
Feeling that his words were misunderstood, He Xiao Mingjin pouted. "I mean that."
"What do you mean?"
Their gazes held confusion, not understanding his intention.
"Sigh!" He Xiao Mingjin sighed, pinched his brow, thought for a moment, and finally said, "Many years ago, I went to Lancheng, and I met Sister Weiwei then. Actually, Madam Lanya, I... I've liked Sister Weiwei for many years. What I mean is, can I... protect Sister Weiwei in the future?"
With his words spoken, everyone suddenly understood.
His meaning was clear enough.
The three of them froze for a moment, their slightly forward-leaning bodies then leaned back against the sofa cushions. Their expressions were varied, and no one spoke.
Seeing that they were lost in their own thoughts and not speaking, He Xiao Mingjin became anxious. "What do you mean by this?"
He couldn't understand at all.
"What are you thinking, you brat? I think you've gone mad."
Old Shen reprimanded him sternly.
Although Meng Jingwei had two children in Lancheng, she was destined to be the Hidden Master in the future.
As the Hidden Master, she could only be matched by the most outstanding person.
Old Shen believed that He Xiao Lanya would never look favorably upon He Xiao Mingjin.
His thoughts were met with unanimous agreement from Daisy Tini, who nodded but remained silent.