Chapter 330 – Your family’s plum blossom is lost again (7)
Hearing this voice, everyone was momentarily stunned.
Then, a small figure dashed out from the waiting room and ran straight toward the person who had just entered.
“Luoluo!” The stern-faced Yan Luzheng saw the little figure rushing toward him, and his eyes instantly turned red. He took two quick steps forward and caught Yan Luo in his arms.
The little girl whimpered softly, sobbing as if she had finally found a safe harbor. Her slightly disheveled appearance made her look both pitiful and aggrieved. Clutching Yan Luzheng’s clothes tightly, she choked out, “Grandpa…”
This wasn’t an act—Yan Luo, at heart, was still just a child. Her emotions were pure and intense. Seeing her only family member, she couldn’t control her feet and ran straight to him.
Mu Ci pushed open the door and stepped out, watching as the girl who had been clinging to his arm just moments ago now buried herself in another person’s embrace, sobbing.
His eyes darkened slightly as he turned to gauge Mu Beicheng and Gu Mingli’s reactions.
Neither of them had expected such a scene. The little girl they had just disdained was now crying and seeking comfort in the arms of one of the most powerful CEOs in the international business world.
The confusion, unease, and helplessness they felt were easy to imagine.
The sternness and tension in Yan Luzheng’s gaze finally softened. With a hint of tenderness, he scooped up the little girl who had thrown herself at him.
Yan Luo instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, hiding herself away in his embrace.
“Be good, Luoluo. Don’t be afraid. Grandpa is here,” Yan Luzheng murmured, gently stroking her trembling back.
Realizing her clothes were damp, he cast a glance to the side, and someone immediately handed him a small coat.
Mu Beicheng swallowed nervously, staring blankly at the scene unfolding before him. When he saw Yan Luzheng remove the girl’s slightly wet outerwear and wrap her in clean, dry clothes, his gaze involuntarily flicked to Mu Ci.
Seeing that Mu Ci also seemed somewhat bewildered, Mu Beicheng finally turned back and hesitantly asked, “President Yan, is this your granddaughter?”
Everyone knew that this man was deeply devoted to his late wife. After she passed away, leaving him with only a son, he had never remarried despite his immense wealth and power.
Later, his son got married, and soon after, the Yan family welcomed a little princess. However, not long ago, the Yan family’s car was involved in an accident. The young heir and his wife didn’t survive, leaving only their daughter, whom Yan Luzheng had since kept hidden and protected like a precious treasure.
And now, this deeply cherished little girl… had ended up here because their youngest son brought her home after she got lost?
No one could have imagined it. Who would have thought that the girl casually picked up off the streets would have such an extraordinary background?
Gu Mingli was even more dumbfounded, staring blankly at Yan Luo.
Yan Luzheng glanced at Mu Beicheng and Gu Mingli. Though he could tell that his granddaughter hadn’t been well taken care of, they had at least ensured her safety.
He didn’t mind offering them a small benefit in return.
With a gesture, he signaled for two of his people to stay behind and negotiate with Mu Beicheng. Without hesitation, he turned to leave, still holding the frightened Yan Luo in his arms.
“Grandpa, wait a moment.”
Just as Yan Luzheng was about to step away, Yan Luo, who had been hiding her little face against his shoulder, suddenly lifted her head and gently tugged at his shoulder.