Lan Lan read the letters while crying, filled with concern for her, stirring her long-suppressed longing for her family. She was grateful to Dragon Grandpa for visiting her mother and sister, thankful for the good life he brought them, relieving her last worry about their future.
After finishing the letters, she gently hugged Dragon Grandpa and choked out: “Grandpa, thank you!”
“[Main Text: Chapter Thirty – Mutual Love]
Long Junhao looked at the weeping young woman, his heart aching. He understood why her cheerful demeanor carried a hint of melancholy. He was determined to bring back her happiness and ensure she would never be sad again.
That morning, his great-grandfather explained Lan Lan’s background and her accomplishments in the modern world. He recognized the rare strength and kindness beneath her beautiful exterior, strengthening his resolve that his heart and intentions would always belong to her.
Now he understood why his great-grandfather had given Lan Lan the Phoenix Token.
“Grandpa, how did you explain this to my mom?” Lan Lan suddenly remembered what her mother wrote.
“I just said you and my grandson were deeply in love and that our family lives far away, so you went there to marry him,” Dragon Grandpa said, pleased with his storytelling. He had hoped for this outcome when he first told the story, never expecting it would come true. The thought made him beam with joy.
“Grandpa, you really said that? Oh! So you were plotting against me all along?” Lan Lan pretended to realize. Although leaving her mother and sister left her with a slight regret, coming here and meeting Hao made her feel lucky.”
Moreover, Dragon Grandpa had done so much, arranging everything before returning. She couldn’t blame him and was genuinely grateful for everything he had given her.
“Silly girl, how could Grandpa scheme against you? You’re wronging me!” Long Dahai said, aggrieved.
This was how they used to banter in the modern world. The others in the room were stunned to see Long Dahai and Lan Lan teasing each other. In their eyes, he had always been tall, mighty, and authoritative; they never imagined he could be such a cute old rascal, revealing how irreplaceable Lan Lan was to him.
“Ahem! Alright, everyone leave!” Long Dahai coughed and waved them away.
