20demayo Chapter 243 Picking Persimmons
Chapter 243 Picking Persimmons
Zhan Weimin found Zhan Jinxi, who had just finished breakfast and was picking fruit in the school orchard with Yoyo and the triplets, and told them that they needed to return to the Zhan family manor immediately.
Zhan Jinxi had anticipated that her grandparents would return to the Zhan family manor immediately after talking with Zhan Weimin, so while Yoyo and the triplets were picking fruit, she sent a message to her counselor asking for leave, which was approved.
"Great-grandfather, would you like some fruit? I'll pick some for you."
Suddenly, a round little head peeked out from the leaves of the fruit tree. The little guy had a sweet, chubby face with a cute smile, and his mouth was covered with the red flesh of a persimmon as evidence of his theft. How could it not be heartwarming?
The triplets also peeked out one after another, their neat order resembling flowers suddenly blooming.
Grandpa Zhan looked up at the tree and was almost startled, but thankfully he was there and wouldn't let the little guy fall down, nor could he spoil the little guy's fun. He immediately smiled and said, "Great-grandfather wants 10, and great-grandmother gets 5."
"Yay, great-grandfather, just a minute, the delivery is coming soon."
Grandpa Zhan was immediately amused by the little guy and was in a great mood.
Zhan Jinxi looked at the cute and mischievous little guy and burst out laughing.
"Oh dear, my little darling, why did you climb so high? Come down quickly, let your great-grandfather catch you, don't fall."
Suddenly, Old Madam Zhan ran over. She saw the little one standing on the tall persimmon tree from afar, which startled her. The triplets were also playing along, not even stopping their younger sister. And Zhan Jinxi was still laughing there, unaware of the danger.
"It's alright, it's alright, great-grandmother, I'm very stable. I'll pick some persimmons for you."
The little guy picked persimmons and tossed them into his pocket while saying in his childish voice.
"Great-grandmother, don't worry, we've got our eyes on my little sister. She won't fall. You can rest assured. We'll pick some persimmons for you to eat," Zhan Jingyang said.
"Yes, persimmons are in season now, and they taste really good. They're very sweet, and after eating them, you feel refreshed," Zhan Jingwen said.
"We'll pick some to take back for Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, and Uncle to try," Zhan Jingxi said.
I picked so many not because they weren't available for sale back home, but because it was fun and gave me a sense of accomplishment.
"Good times~"
The little dumpling was picking and eating as it went, its tiny mouth stained red with the fruit pulp.
As Madam Zhan watched the little one eat so happily and with such gusto, the corners of her mouth slowly turned up, and she beamed with joy.
"When we get back, we'll plant some persimmon trees too. That way, without us even saying anything, Yoyo will definitely come running back to the old house," Grandpa Zhan said cheerfully, temporarily putting his worries behind him.
“Alright, fill the yard with persimmon trees,” said Madam Zhan.
It's difficult for them to see Yoyo. The little guy is either busy catching ghosts or busy going to school. He only comes to the old house for a few days during occasional holidays and summer and winter vacations. But they have a big appetite. They want Yoyo to come to the old house often, at least once a week.
So, in order to attract Yoyo to the old house, they planted the persimmon trees that Yoyo liked.
"Great-grandfather, great-grandmother, little aunt, we've finished picking the nests."
The little guy jumped down from the tree as he spoke and landed steadily.
Madam Zhan was startled, but thankfully she landed safely.
Zhan Jinxi wasn't too worried because she knew Yoyo's abilities. As long as the little one was having fun and it was safe to do so, she encouraged Yoyo to try everything she wanted to do.
The little guy took a persimmon out of his pocket, lowered his head, and carefully and meticulously peeled it. He first handed it to Madam Zhan, and then peeled another one and handed it to Grandpa Zhan. "Great-grandfather and great-grandmother, you can eat this. It's so sweet, like eating ice cream. Do you like it? If you do, go pick all the fruits for you to eat."
The little guy actually turned around and climbed the tree again to pick all the persimmons.
"I love to eat, but even if it's delicious, I can't eat that much. These fruits are so delicious, let's save some for the older brothers and sisters at school." Grandma Zhan quickly bent down and picked up the little guy, overjoyed.
"I'll hold you." After saying softly to Madam Zhan, Grandpa Zhan took Youyou from her arms. "Come on, let's go home. Your father must have missed you after being away for so many days."
"Yeah, last time Dad called me, he cried because he missed me so much. He said he couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, and couldn't poop." The little guy was just rambling, and what he said gradually became more and more absurd.
However, the two elders and Zhan Jinxi were all successfully amused by the little guy and burst into laughter.
"Hey, wait for us!"
The triplets, who were still picking persimmons in the tree, realized they had been forgotten in the tree when they saw their younger sister and the others walking away.
They left without saying a word, not a single one of them among so many people.
The triplets quickly jumped down from the tree and struggled to catch up with them.
The sunrise today was a little later than usual. The rising sun painted the horizon with a warm, pinkish gradient that spread like ripples, illuminating the earth.
A delicate, gentle light refracted from the playground, illuminating YoYo's little face and making it appear even more three-dimensional, full of hope and infinite possibilities.