Twelve Units of Sweetness

The dining table is tranquil. Miss Wu looked at the little boy who is still tightly holding onto Chen Zui’s thigh. Her mouth was agape; she didn’t know what to say.

Before coming on this blind date with Chen Zui, she heard from the matchmaker that Chen Zui doesn’t live alone. He has a child with him–––his sister’s child. His sister passed away six years ago so his nephew has been with him since.

It is because of this that a man like Chen Zui has repeatedly suffered from setbacks in blind dates.

Of course, that was what Miss Wu thought before coming on this blind date. After meeting him, she felt his interest in this blind date isn’t really there.

Her view quickly changed drastically. Across from her, Chen Zui is still looking at the boy holding onto his thigh. His face is expressionless; there isn’t a trace of panic as if the boy holding his leg and calling him dad has nothing to do with him.

The little boy looked at him and then turned to Miss Wu, “Auntie, did my dad lie that I am his nephew?”

“....” Miss Wu didn’t know which is more painful to hear, dad, or auntie.

She didn’t say anything. The little boy continued on with his act, “Auntie, don’t be fooled by him. I am his biological son!” He turned his head and shook Chen Zui’s leg, “Dad, do you want this auntie to be my stepmother?”

Miss Wu, “.....”

The word “stepmother” completely toppled her.

She awkwardly and politely stood up, picking up her bag and coat, “Mr. Chen, since you are busy with something else, let’s end it here.”

Chen Zui didn’t hold her back either. After she quickly walked out of the restaurant, he lowered his head and looked at the little child holding his thigh, “Can you let me go?”

Chen Yiran let go of him with no hesitation. He walked to the seat where Miss Wu was sitting and jumped onto the seat with his two short legs, “Uncle, I am very disappointed in you. Didn’t you agree not to give in to Grandma again? Once my head is turned around you ran here for a blind date.”

Chen Zui ignored his questioning and looked at him, “Isn’t grandma picking you up today? Why did you come here alone? Your grandma just sent me a text.”

“I heard they forced you to go on a blind date again so I rushed over to rescue you.” Chen Yiran, this smart and naughty child, held his chin, “I felt that sister isn’t suitable for you. I don’t agree with this relationship.”

Chen Zui indifferently curled his lips. This isn’t the first blind date Chen Yiran spoiled. His grandmother thought that if personally picked him up from school, she can watch over him. In the end, it made no difference, “Chen Yiran, how many times have I told you not to run around alone? Are you not afraid of getting lost? "

“....I am doing it for you.” Chen Yiran’s voice faltered. Don’t look at him that way. The person he is most afraid of is his uncle Chen Zui.

“Excuse me, your order has arrived.” The waiter walked over with the dishes. He cast a surprised look at Chen Yiran who is occupying Miss Wu’s original seat. Chen Yiran raised his head and grinned at him, "Brother, can give me chocolate ice cream?"

"Okay, wait a minute." The waiter put down the dishes and turned around to pass on the order. Chen Yiran looked at the food on the table and said to Chen Zui, "Uncle, you guys are eating well."

Chen Zui picked up the fork and didn’t even look at him, “After eating, go home and do your homework.”
"...I know." Chen Yiran lowered his head and made a face at the dinner plate.

Before they finished their meal, Chen Zui’s mother called. Chen Zui frowned. Chen Yiran keenly raised his head and vaguely asked, “Is it Grandma?”

“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” Chen Zui answered the call, “Mom, what is it? En, Chen Yiran is here. Nothing, he just thinks it is not suitable. I am busy at the moment, don’t arrange any more blind dates for me. That’s it, I’ll hang up.”

Seeing him put down the phone, Chen Yiran swallowed what was in his mouth with a gulp, “Did grandma scold you again? Clearly, they’re the ones who went back out on their words. They said they won’t force you on blind dates again.”

Chen Zui glanced at him, “I think you have too little homework right now. I will contact your Teacher Yang and ask her to give you more homework.”

"...Wow, uncle, this shrimp is so delicious! I'll peel one for you!"

Chen Zui watched him eagerly peel the shrimp. He slightly smiled and said nothing.

At 2:30 in the morning, Zhen Tian closed her beer house on time. After returning home to take a shower, it was almost 4 in the morning when Zhen Tian lied in bed. She thought she could peacefully sleep and wake up naturally but unexpectedly, at 10 in the morning, Ms. Wang Shuzhen called for her outside.

“Zhen Tian, are you awake? It’s 10 o’clock. Your grandpa invited the whole family for lunch today.”

Zhen Tian slept in a daze and was awakened by her mother’s call. Ms. Wang Shuzhen listened through the door. When she heard no movements coming from inside, she knocked on the door, “Zhen Tian, your father, and brother are waiting downstairs. Get up quickly."

“.....” Zhen Tian was disturbed by her calling. She held onto her blanket but didn’t move, “Mom, I can’t move.”

"What's wrong with you, why can't you move?"

"I seem to be sealed in by my bed."

“....” After a moment of silence, Ms. Wang Shuzhen smiled at the door, “Sealed? Fine, I think it’s all your beer’s fault. You’re still brewing beer in the basement, right? I’ll help you dump it right now.”

“Hey, don’t!” Zhen Tian quickly got up in the midst of her fatigue and hurried over, “Don’t touch my beer! Take it out on me, not my stuff!”

She opened the door, put on her slippers, and quickly chased after her. Ms. Wang Shuzhen looked back at her and smiled, “You’re up? Quickly go wash up. We’re leaving right away.”

Zhen Tian glared at her with bulging cheeks. She walked a few steps back and turned her head, “Don’t touch my beer!”

Ms. Wang Shuzhen rollered her eyes and went downstairs.

Today is a day off. It’s rare for the whole family to get together. Zhen Xi watched Zhen Tian walk downstairs and said jokingly, “Long time no see. We live under the same roof, but I almost forget that you are in this house."

“Hehe, then you all go to Grandpa’s house yourself. Why call me?” Zhen Tian walked to the empty seat beside him and took a sip of milk.

Old Zhen, who was looking at his phone, heard their conversation and raised his head to add, "Your grandpa only wants to see you. It doesn't matter if Zhen Xi goes or not."

Zhen Xi, “.....”

Zhen Tian put down the cup with a smile and look at Zhen Xi proudly, “Yes, grandpa had always liked me since young. Brother has no status even if he is home.”

Zhen Xi, “....” :)

Forget it, after so many years, he has long been used to it. Zhen Xi comforted himself like this.

"Ah, by the way, I almost forgot." Zhen Tian stood up and walked towards the basement, "The beer I just brewed, I’ll bring some for Grandpa to taste."

Zhen Xi twitched his lips, "People always send healthcare products to the elderly, who would send beer?"

“You are uneducated.” Zhen Tian turned her head back and looked at him in disdain, “Each liter of beer contains one hundred to two hundred milligrams of polyphenols, which is beneficial to the cardiovascular system. In addition, beer is rich in vitamin B which can help your metabolism, help you sleep better, and even improve your memory. The key is to only drink in moderation, you can drink excessively.”

“I understand. I will now have a valid reason for drinking in the future.” Zhen Xi gave her an ok gesture.

“Hmph.” Zhen Tian snorted and went to the basement to get the beer for her grandpa.

Zhen Tian’s grandpa lives in the Zhen family’s old house. The house is very large but his children are not with him. Only two housekeepers live there to help around the house. Fortunately, the old man's body is still strong, and he usually works out and grows flowers when he is fine. When he is in a good mood, he will go to the company to have a look.

Since Zhen Tian’s entire family is coming over today, the housekeeper especially made an entire table full of dishes. Most of them are what Grandpa Zhen specifically requested, all of which are Zhen Tian’s favorite dishes.

“Grandpa, we came to see you!” Zhen Tian got out of the car and ran to the garden to look for her grandpa. Along the way, she admired the flowers and plants he tended to, "Oh, these azaleas grew well."

Grandpa Zhen was pruning the branches and leaves. When he saw her coming, he stopped his movements, "Why, do you like it? Then I will remove one of them later, and you can bring it back to raise?"

“Okay, but I’m afraid I might kill it.”

“Of course, you will kill it.” Zhen Xi walked over and greeted his grandfather, “Grandpa, you don’t know this. Besides selling beer, Zhen Tian can’t do anything. Like this flower, once we bring it home, Mom will be the one taking care of it.”

“What are you saying? How does this concern you?” Zhen Tian looked at him with disgust, “I know. You saw Grandpa give me flowers and you got jealous.”

“....” He really was jealous.

"By the way, Grandpa, I brewed a new beer this time and brought some over here. Do you want to try it later?"

Grandpa Zhen, a beer lover, said with great interest, “Yes, I must try it. The beer made by our Tiantian is much better than the ones sold outside.”

Zhen Tian laughed happily, “Grandpa, you love to tell the truth.”

Zhen Xi, “.....”

The grandfather and grandchildren chatted in the garden for a while when the housekeeper came over and invited them to dinner. On the dining table, Grandpa Zhen had only taken a few bites when he started to worry about his grandson’s situation, “By the way, Zhen Xi, accompany your Uncle Sun's daughter for a meal next Saturday."

Zhen Xi frowned when he heard this. This isn’t just a simple meal, it is a blind date.

He looked at his grandfather bitterly, “Grandpa, I am not that old. Why are you worried about my marriage? You should be worried about Zhen Tian. I have dated before but she hasn’t even been in a relationship her entire life.”

Holding the rice bowl, Zhen Tian kicked her brother under the table.

Grandpa Zhen was unbothered by it, “You don’t need to worry about Tiantian’s affairs. Our family’s conditions are so good. What kind of man can’t be found? This house, the car, and my company's shares are all reserved for her. She can live comfortably alone."

“Grandpa you are the best!” Zhen Tian sweetly praised.

Zhen Xi was unhappy, “Grandpa, you are too partial. I am also your grandson.”

Grandpa Zhen snorted, “Partial? You are the vice president of the company, but your sister has nothing."

“Exactly!” Zhen Tian echoed.

Zhen Xi frowned, “That’s because she doesn’t want to join the company. Besides, aren’t you the one who provided her the money to open the bar?”

Grandpa Zhen looked at him, “Oh, you are the vice president of a company. Whenever someone sees you, they will respectfully greet you. Your sister opens a bar and you are jealous? As her older brother, you are very narrow-minded.”

Zhen Xi, “....”

Okay, whatever he says, it is his fault. This family has long been unable to tolerate him. :)

Zhen Tian secretly made a V gesture at him. Zhen Xi was so annoyed he wanted to kick her back with his foot but held back. Zhen Tian was secretly enjoying herself when she heard her cell phone ring. She put down her chopsticks and picked up the phone, "I'll answer the call."

She stepped aside and pressed the answer button, "Hello?"

"Hello, is this Miss Zhen Tian?"

“Yes, may I ask whom I am speaking to?”

"I am a reporter from ABA TV station. I would like to invite you for an interview. Do you think you have time?"