I traveled through time and space and found a mute boy: That’s enough, I feel sorry for him

Chapter 264 Grandfather

Just as Xu Shu was about to respond, the doorman came back in a hurry, bowed politely to him, and said, "Sir, please follow me."

Xu Shu responded and pulled Mu Jinghua inside.

After walking a few steps, he ran into Old Master Bai head-on. This man had a head full of white hair but a ruddy face. He walked with a breeze and seemed to be in good health.

Seeing Xu Shu, Old Master Bai sneered and scolded, "How dare you come here, kid?"

Xu Shu bowed to him and apologized, saying with a smile: "Master, don't be angry. I was too busy recently and ignored you. I deserve the punishment."

Master?

Mu Jinghua stood behind Xu Shu, not daring to move. He just wondered silently in his heart, when did Xu Shu... become so close to Old Master Bai.

Old Master Bai laughed and scolded Xu Shu a few more times, and then asked about Xu Shu's other things: "Have you fallen behind in your studies these days? I told you long ago that the martial arts exam is approaching, and you should put those things on hand aside. Nothing can compare to your future."

Seeing that Xu Shu didn't listen, he snorted again: "The master is talking to you, what are you doing?"

Xu Shu bowed to him again and said with a helpless smile: "Master, please stop nagging me. I know my limits in this matter."

"Besides, I came here today because I really have something important to tell you." As he said that, Xu Shu turned sideways, ready to introduce Mu Jinghua to Old Master Bai.

Only then did Old Master Bai realize that there was a boy following behind Xu Shu. This boy was as white as jade, with upturned eyes. When he looked at people, he looked affectionate, but his brows were furrowed, and all his affection seemed bitter, which made people feel distressed and pity him.

Old Master Bai was startled and asked Xu Shu in a cold voice, "Where did you kidnap this little boy from?"

Xu Shu was about to speak, but Mu Jinghua spoke first and whispered, "Grandfather."

Old Master Bai froze up and stared at Mu Jinghua with wide eyes: "You called me...what did you call me?"

"Grandfather." Mu Jinghua called again. Although he hadn't explained the whole story yet, he already felt wronged. His eyes were red. "I am..."

"You are trying to establish a relationship with me, but the way you address me is wrong." Old Master Bai interrupted him, "Xu Shu is my apprentice. According to seniority, you should also address me as a disciple..."

"Grandfather." Xu Shu also called out, and when he saw Old Master Bai giving him a sidelong glance, he quickly explained the whole story.

But just after talking about Mu Jinghua's life experience, before Old Master Bai had time to express his inner excitement, the doorman rushed over again: "Master, General Qiao... General Qiao is here."

"Qiao Jianhong?" Old Master Bai was instantly depressed. "He came if he wanted to. Tell Danchen. Didn't you see that I'm busy recognizing my grandson?"

"Ah?" The concierge didn't understand and looked at Old Master Bai in confusion before saying, "But General Qiao specifically said he was visiting you."

"He comes to visit me so late at night?" Old Master Bai also fought in wars when he was young, and he has a very hot temper. "Let him go away."

After that, he smiled and looked at Mu Jinghua: "Grandpa's eyesight is blurry, and now I can see that you look like your father. Oh, my dear grandson, I have wronged you over the years. From now on, you should live in your grandpa's house and let your grandpa take good care of you..."

"Grandfather." Xu Shu interrupted, "Qiao Jianhong is probably here to look for Xiao Mujin, so we should meet him."

"What do you mean by grandpa?" Old Master Bai became depressed again, "I didn't acknowledge you, you bastard."

"Master." Xu Shu quickly changed his tone, "Please ask General Qiao to come in. I want you to watch the show."

Old Master Bai didn't understand the situation and was a little hesitant at first, but after hearing what Xu Shu said and seeing that Mu Jinghua didn't seem to be unhappy, he nodded and said, "Then let him come to the main hall to see me."

"Dear grandson, come with grandpa." Old Master Bai pulled Mu Jinghua into the hall.

Mu Jinghua responded a little embarrassedly, and subconsciously turned back to look at Xu Shu.

Old Master Bai was not happy: "Grandson, you have suffered in the past, you don't have to wrong yourself in the future. If you really like Xu Shu, I have no objection, but if..."

"Grandfather, I like Xu Shu." Mu Jinghua said quickly, "If it weren't for Xu Shu, I would have died long ago and would never have had the chance to meet you... I..."

"Good boy, it's all over. You'll have your grandparents to support you in the future..."

"Lord Bai, who are you supporting?" Qiao Jianhong's voice suddenly came from behind.

Old Master Bai couldn't help but snorted coldly: "You are quite agile, kid. What do you want to do by coming to my place in the middle of the night?"

Qiao Jianhong glanced at Mu Jinghua standing next to Old Master Bai, and immediately understood the current situation. He ended his words accordingly: "Wan'er is bored at home, and it's rare that he has a close relationship with Young Master Mu. I'm here to ask for your grace to let Brother Mu live in the Qiao Mansion for a while."

"I just met Brother Mu and you came here. Did you know about this?"

"I just brought Mu Ge'er back to Beijing today, so I haven't had time to tell you yet." Qiao Jianhong smiled and couldn't find any fault with him.

Old Master Bai said, "Since Brother Mu is here, he can stay here. I can take him to see his father's former residence."

"As for Wan'er..." Old Master Bai paused, "If she wants, it's fine for her to live in the Bai Mansion."

There was no way to refute this, so Qiao Jianhong could only smile dryly and agree.

But he couldn't help but say when he saw Xu Shu standing beside him, "Old Master Bai, you must be very excited to recognize your grandson. Please allow me to say a few more words."

He pointed at Xu Shu and said, "This person's origins are unknown, so it's better not to keep him around."

Any discomfort is better, Qiao Jianhong thought.

Although Xu Shuliu could sneak in to see Mu Jinghua even when he was not at Bai Mansion, it was still a sneaky way.

But he was different because he was good friends with Bai Danchen and came here often on weekdays. No one would criticize him for running more frequently these days.

Qiao Jianhong had a good idea and thought that Old Master Bai would definitely agree, but he didn't expect the old man to snort coldly: "This is my apprentice, how can he be an outsider?"

"apprentice?"

Qiao Jianhong was as confused as Mu Jinghua was at that time.

Xu Shu was waiting there, and immediately said with a smile: "General Qiao, I have just arrived in the capital, and I am unfamiliar with the place. Master has been very kind to me, so he has taken me in to stay in his mansion temporarily."

"Do you need shelter?" Qiao Jianhong was so angry that he couldn't hold it in.

"That's not true." Xu Shu lied with his eyes wide open, "Shangjing is really different. Even the kites flying in the sky can lie."

"I have to be extremely careful." He spoke each word with a false smile on his face.

Qiao Jianhong heard the hidden meaning in his words and laughed angrily: "Xu Shu, this time I am not as skilled as you. Next time..."

"It's better to say less villainous remarks like this." Xu Shu was helpless.

Qiao Jianhong paused, looked deeply at Xu Shu, and then bowed to Old Master Bai: "Then I will take my leave first."

"Goodbye." Xu Shu waved at him.