SAG -Chapter 127 Eldest Brother Taotao, Seventh Sister Susu

Although Prince Haiman did not want to trouble too many people, given his identity, the reception he deserved here was still necessary.

However, since Prince Haiman came every year, everyone was already used to it. The ceremony was not especially grand, nor were there too many formalities.

Sitting in the car heading toward the reception venue arranged by the municipal government, Prince Haiman looked at Rahama, who was sitting in the front row, and said, “Are there any arrangements over the next two days? If not, I’ll take Auston and the others to properly tour Shanghai.”

Auston was his youngest son. Seven years ago, his wife had given birth to another pair of twin boys for him. The younger brother was named Arthur.

“There is an engagement ceremony tomorrow night that requires your attendance. This was discussed with you before,” Rahama immediately said.

Prince Haiman also remembered. “Send me the information later so I can take a look. Remember to remind me again when the time comes.”

After that, they went through the reception process. They were all old acquaintances, so there was not too much politeness. Moreover, every time Prince Haiman came alone, he came in a personal capacity. Although they could not really treat him like an ordinary person, there was no need to make a huge show of it every time.

In the afternoon, Prince Haiman took his two children around Shanghai. They did not go to crowded places. Instead, they visited some old urban areas and buildings with special characteristics.

…

Today, Zhang Ran did not take the two children out to play. He simply stayed at home, and the two little ones did not fuss about going out either.

To them, the new home was like a huge treasure trove. Just exploring it alone was enough for them to have endless fun.

Every time Taotao discovered something new, he would shout excitedly, drawing Sister Susu’s attention over. Then he would put on an extremely serious appearance and “explain” it to his younger sister. Whether he really knew or not, he spoke very earnestly. In any case, he himself believed it.

“Dayong, help me keep an eye on the children at home. I’m going out to buy something,” Zhang Ran said to He Yong, who was exercising in the courtyard.

“Brother Zhang, what do you need? I’ll buy it for you,” He Yong said.

“No need. I’ll go buy it myself.”

…

An hour later, Zhang Ran returned with quite a few flowers and plants, preparing to plant them all in the empty plots that had already been prepared.

When He Yong, who was inside the house, saw Zhang Ran return, he immediately let out a breath of relief. He hurried over and said, “Brother Zhang, let me handle these.”

He had originally thought watching children would be easy. But very quickly, he discovered he was wrong. The two children were simply like two walking books of “one hundred thousand whys,” making He Yong’s head swell.

As soon as Zhang Ran saw his appearance, he knew what had happened. He smiled and said, “How was it? Now do you know how much trouble Xiao Qing saved you back then?”

“I know now.” He Yong nodded with lingering fear.

“Oh right, after tomorrow, go back and celebrate New Year. It’s getting late now,” Zhang Ran said to He Yong.

He Yong thought for a moment and said, “Let’s see how things are first. I’m not in a hurry. If it really doesn’t work, I can bring them over here to celebrate New Year too.”

Zhang Ran knew He Yong was worried something might happen after tomorrow night. He smiled and said, “Don’t worry. He doesn’t have the guts.”

He Yong did not speak. Clearly, when it came to matters like this, he still had his own thoughts.

Zhang Ran no longer paid attention to He Yong. He hid the things he had prepared behind his back, then quietly walked inside.

Originally, Zhang Ran had planned to scare the two little ones a little, but as soon as he approached them, they discovered him.

“Grandpa! Grandpa!” Zhang Xiaotao immediately ran over happily. Susu followed closely behind. Then each of them hugged one of Zhang Ran’s legs.

“Ta-da! Look what Grandpa brought you.” Zhang Ran took out seven gourds from behind his back.

This was something Zhang Xiaotao had been thinking about for a very long time. However, Zhang Ran had not wanted to spoil the little fellow too much before, to avoid letting him develop bad habits, so he had delayed it until now.

This was something Zhang Xiaotao had exchanged for with his final exam results.

“Treasure gourds!” Zhang Xiaotao immediately cried out in surprise. Susu also looked at the seven gourds with her bright, sparkling eyes.

Moreover, these seven gourds were in the same seven colors as the treasure gourds from the Calabash Brothers story Zhang Ran had told them: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.

These seven gourds were not something Zhang Ran had casually bought on the street. They had been exchanged from the game, grown from seven gourd vines. Each gourd vine only grew one gourd.

Originally, they were not these colors. Zhang Ran had found someone to dye them, using the best paint. Today, he had gone to pick them up.

Zhang Ran guessed that the original designer must have really liked the Drunken Sword Immortal. These gourds were called Wine-Fragrance Gourds. According to the design, wine stored inside them would carry an enchanting fragrance, and most importantly, the fragrance would be different each time. Other than that, there were no other effects.

The reason Zhang Ran chose these gourds was because they had the same effect not only when storing wine, but also when storing water. Giving them to the two little ones would also save them from drinking beverages all the time.

Although drinks tasted good, drinking too much was not good for children’s physical development.

“I want this one.” Zhang Xiaotao was the first to grab the red gourd. But then he hesitated and put it down. Looking at Sister Susu, he said, “Sister, you choose first. Which one do you like?”

Seeing Zhang Xiaotao act like this, Zhang Ran immediately felt extremely gratified.

Susu stretched out her fair, tender little finger and pointed at the purple gourd. “I want this one.”

After Susu finished choosing, Zhang Xiaotao immediately took the red gourd into his hands, his eyes filled with joy.

“Thank you, Grandpa!”

“Thank you, Grandfather!”

The two little ones shouted at the same time, making the smile on Zhang Ran’s face grow even brighter.

Zhang Ran did not directly give them the rest of the gourds. Instead, he planned to give one to each person in the family, treating them as personal water bottles.

Zhang Xiaotao could no longer wait. He placed the red gourd on top of his head, then shouted loudly at Susu, “I am Eldest Brother! I have boundless strength and an indestructible body!”

Susu was also infected by his excitement. She pointed the purple gourd in her hand at Zhang Xiaotao.

“I am Seventh Sister! I have a treasure gourd protecting me. I’m not afraid of you, hehe!”

After that, the two little ones began play-fighting, having a wonderful time.

Looking at Susu, who had clearly become much more cheerful, Zhang Ran felt slightly relieved.

Although the current Susu only showed this cheerful side in front of family, compared to before, she was already much better.

Zhang Ran believed that before long, Susu would be able to become completely cheerful and turn into a happy little child.

However, at dinner, only Zhang Ran and the two little ones ate together. Zhang Sicheng and Liu Lu had both called. Zhang Sicheng said he had something to do, while Liu Lu said the hospital was a little busy. So only the grandfather and his two grandchildren were left.