10 ~Grandfather~

Xiao Long was sitting on a white chair which is located at the front of a room now. Beside him was a brown folder. Moment's prior, he was bending over, his hands covering his face. After Xiao Long came back from Qiao Xin's apartment, he got a call from the hospital, saying that his grandfather was in critical condition. Without delay, Xiao Long rushed over to the driver to go to the hospital immediately. After he got there, he could only see from the outside that his grandfather was at his last moments. Lots of tubes stuck to his grandfather's body, lots of equipment and respiratory aids that made Xiao Long feel how tormented his grandfather was at the moment. Especially when his grandfather's doctor said that his grandfather's life would not be long, Xiao Long's heart was completely broken. Xiao Long was so devastated that he didn't know what else to do now. Xiao Long admits that he is the most rebellious grandson himself. What his grandfather said, he would do the opposite. So that often made his grandfather annoyed and angry. But more than that, he loved his grandfather. Even so, he was willing to do anything for his grandfather. Xiao Long looked speechless, tears already trickling down his cheeks. Until then, his parents walked toward him briskly, approaching him who was sitting. Xiao Long could see how his parents looked tense and sad. His parents must have felt the same way he does now.

"Xiao Long, what happened to your grandfather? How come your grandfather suddenly fell into a coma like this? Even your grandfather had contacted Mother. Because tomorrow he wants to eat ginseng soup that Mother made,"

Xiao Long couldn't answer anything. His choices had nearly cost him his grandfather. He was too focused on removing the figure his grandfather hoped he would marry. Xiao Long even forgot that his grandfather could leave him at any time.

"Is there something that made your grandfather like this, Xiao Long? Tell Father," asked his father.

Xiao Long remembered the incident some time ago, right before Xiao Long decided not to see his grandfather anymore. At that time, he was visiting his grandfather. As usual, he would bring some of the latest automotive magazines for his grandfather. His grandfather liked all sorts of motor vehicles. Bringing an automotive magazine would make his grandfather amused and entertained. That was what Xiao Long had in mind. But who would have thought, the reason why his grandfather was so excited to meet him at that time was just that his grandfather wanted to introduce him to one of the women his grandfather had just met. With a big smile, his grandfather held out a business card for him.

"Xiao Long, Grandfather has met a woman who is perfect for being your wife. That is her business card. You must meet her tomorrow. From what I have learned, it has been almost three years that the company where that woman works has sent you an offer of cooperation. But you always refuse it. Tomorrow, accept her company's business invitation, you have to go there in person to meet that woman. Believe me, that woman is the right woman for you. She is beautiful and also has broad insight. And what is more important than that is she is very polite and respectful to your parents. The most important thing I've been looking for in all your girlfriends all this time, and Grandpa hasn't found it at all, "

"Grandpa, what are you thinking? How can you tell me to marry a woman, who I don't even know what she looks like, how her body appeared to be, what family she is from, how educated she is, and how good is her personality. Times have changed, Grandpa. And not everyone wants their marriage to be arranged like this. Especially me. I'm a businessman, owner of a company that has many branches. So how can Grandpa set me up for the problem of finding a wife? No, I don't want to. I have many girlfriends, and I can choose one of them for me to marry. I can't marry a woman that  I don't even know about, "

Hearing Xiao Long's reply, his grandfather looked very angry. His grandfather stared at Xiao Long with that sharp gaze.

"How can you be proud of your girlfriends, Xiao Long? Are you proud of them because they are beautiful? Because they are rich people? Let me tell you something, they don't fall in love with you even though you are so handsome. They seek nothing but your wealth, Xiao Long. When you are out of cash, when you are under Grandpa, they will certainly leave you right away. Your girlfriends are nothing but some gold diggers! "

"Then why, Grandpa? I am fine with that. It's only natural for women to make money and expect a rich partner. Nowadays, are there women that are willing to live a hard life? And one more thing, I will never go bankrupt; they will never leave me, Grandpa,"

"Your point being? Are you declaring defiance against Grandpa? That is the only thing I'd wish for in my last moment!" Xiao Chuan seemed furious. He never thought that his grandson would go against him like this. Even though Xiao Chuan knew that his grandson was a rebellious man, he was very disappointed in his grandson nonetheless.

"I'm sorry, grandfather. But for once, I can't fulfill Grandpa's request. Even though Grandpa knows that I'm a man who likes to change partners frequently, please believe me that I will never play around when it comes to marriage. That's why until this moment. I'm still inclined to get married. Because for me, marriage is about a sacred relationship. It is a once in a lifetime pact. I don't want to choose the wrong person to become my wife, let alone marry a woman I don't even know at all, "Xiao Long explained. Xiao Chuan seemed to be clutching his chest, and he looked at his grandson in resentment. "About Grandpa's order to visit that company, I'll do it. Because I want to know the performance of that company. But about that woman's problem, I can assure you that by tomorrow, she will never be able to meet you again,"

"Xiao Long! If you dare put her in harm's way, Grandpa will never see you again!"