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Chapter 19 Qian Shuzhen Reveals Secrets

Lying in bed, Song Tingnan rolled around a few times, still very excited and somewhat incredulous. Could she really believe that her uncle had agreed? Could she really go to school?

"Grandma, my eldest uncle really agreed."

"Yes, he said it's not impossible."

"Grandma, Grandma, actually, my eldest uncle is a really nice person too." Song Tingnan rolled around on the bed.

"Hehehe! That's right, your uncle doesn't have any bad intentions, he's just a bit short-tempered." Qian Shuzhen naturally wouldn't say anything bad about her son.

"Just a little short-tempered?" Ting Nan thought to herself, pursing her lips without saying a word.

Both were her children, and Qian Shuzhen hoped that the relationship between these "father and daughter" would be even better. She hoped that after she passed away, they could be each other's support.

Song Wanli and Song Tingnan are both children whose parents have neglected them, and they hope to become each other's salvation.

“Song Tingnan, tell me honestly, do you look down on your uncle? He’s lame?” Qian Shuzhen asked seriously.

“How could I dislike him? Who wants to be lame? My uncle is quite pitiful.” Nan Ting said, feeling indignant on Song Wanli’s behalf, “Why treat someone else’s child like a toy? It must have hurt a lot when he twisted his ankle. My uncle must have suddenly burst into tears. I don’t believe that person didn’t notice. He was just afraid of causing trouble and didn’t dare to say anything, which harmed my uncle.”

"Alas, it's all fate. My first child, damn it, your grandfather and I were inexperienced and ruined him." Qian Shuzhen was filled with regret. Every time she thought about it late at night, she wished she could slap herself a few times.

"Grandma!" Ting Nan didn't know how to comfort Qian Shuzhen.

It took Qian Shuzhen a long time to come out of her reverie.

“Tingnan, you were able to persuade your uncle today because you had the help of Master Gao.” Qian Shuzhen changed the subject. “Child, your master is all alone. You must take good care of him in the future and see him off in his old age.”

"Grandma, of course, besides, my master is in good health." Ting Nan didn't like hearing people say "finally" or "death," it was too unlucky.

“Yes, he is a martial artist, and he lives a long life.” Qian Shuzhen followed Tingnan’s lead.

"Grandma, you have to take good care of yourself too. When I grow up and earn lots of money, I'll take you to eat delicious food and wear the best clothes. Can you wear a cheongsam now? We'll travel everywhere. Didn't you say that a classmate of yours used to brag about how beautiful Hong Kong is? I'll take you there then, and we'll go see the sea, sail on the sea, and go fishing." Ting Nan imagined it to herself, grinning.

“Okay, Grandma will wait.” Qian Shuzhen was also happy.

"Tingnan, do you know why your uncle agreed to let you learn martial arts, and why he was so generous with his money?" Grandma asked softly.

"Why?" Ting Nan immediately sat up. "Grandma, I've always been curious and wanted to ask you what you and my uncle talked about that day?"

"You've been holding it in for so long, haven't you suffered internal injuries?" Grandma teased.

"Grandma, tell me quickly, why?" Tingnan urged.

"Do you know what your eldest uncle cares about most?" Grandma asked rhetorically.

"Of course, it's the money and his son."

“Yes, making money in business gives him face; having two sons makes him even more respected as a lame man.” Grandma nodded. “There’s nothing wrong with loving money; even a penny can bring down a hero. His sons are the continuation of his life, and he’s always been unwilling to be mediocre. He’s a smart man. I just gave him a little analysis, and he’ll be happy to have better financial opportunities and a better reputation. He’ll definitely agree to you becoming his apprentice right away.”

"What's there to analyze? I don't understand. Is Uncle thinking that his younger brothers will learn kung fu from him in the future?"

"You're too superficial and have a narrow perspective!"

"Grandma, please explain in detail. I don't want to hear anything like 'I'll explain it next time.'"