Chapter 10

Ye Wan also returned home. As soon as she arrived, she saw her grandfather chopping firewood in the yard! Startled, she immediately dropped her clothes, the wooden basin, and the fish she was carrying onto the ground.

“Grandpa, what are you doing? Leave the firewood chopping to me. Why are you doing this yourself? You need to take care of your health!” Ye Wan was extremely worried as she snatched the axe from her grandfather’s hands.

Her grandfather was truly a handful.

“Look, Grandpa has been feeling much better these days. He’s full of strength and vitality. Chopping firewood is nothing, don’t worry about it!” Ye Cheng chuckled heartily.

Indeed, he felt his body had undergone a remarkable transformation recently.

All his bodily functions seemed to have reverted to how they were in his forties—it was truly astonishing!

He was already fifty-six years old.

Before retiring, his body had been battered and bruised from battle, aching all over, with many hidden injuries. Bullets had once grazed his abdomen and legs!

Despite being in his fifties, his health had long been on the decline, like a candle burning at both ends.

But these days, he could clearly feel his body improving.

Even the white hair on his head was gradually turning black.

It was truly miraculous!

To witness such a wonder in old age was incredible.

Ye Cheng even began to suspect he was regaining his youth.

Could it be because his mood had improved lately?

That must be it—he was eating well and full of energy!

And his health? Probably so.

Anyway, all of this was thanks to his granddaughter; she was his little lucky star.

Since she had become sensible, she hardly allowed him to do anything except rest. He really hadn’t done any work at all.

Just eating, drinking, and sleeping—nurturing his health.

And that’s how he had truly gotten better.

This way, he could live a few more years, see his granddaughter have children, and even help care for his great-grandchildren.

“Really? Are you sure you’re alright? Any discomfort anywhere?” Ye Wan asked anxiously.

Chopping firewood required great strength and engaged the whole body.

“There’s no discomfort at all. Don’t worry, I’m really fine,” Ye Cheng said.

Seeing his granddaughter so concerned warmed his heart.

She had truly grown up and learned to care for others.

How wonderful.

“That’s good. By the way, Grandpa, today when I was washing clothes by the river, I caught a lot of fish. We’ll have fish for dinner this afternoon!” Ye Wan smiled as she spoke.

She picked up the fish from the ground and showed them to her grandfather, looking very proud—as if she had done something great and was waiting for praise.

“Oh my, my Wan’er is amazing! So many fish! We’ll have plenty to eat for days. Catching fish like this is really impressive. These fish are very fresh and delicious!” Ye Cheng praised.

Ye Wan’s spirits soared at the compliment!

She was truly delighted.

“Hehe, that’s just because I was lucky. I’ll make you some boiled fish slices and maybe also a braised fish. The rest I’ll prepare, marinate, and dry,” Ye Wan said.

She had already made up her mind.

Marinated fish was also very tasty.

“Alright, I’ll leave it all to Wan’er. Do whatever you want. Grandpa is in for a treat,” Ye Cheng said.

Indeed!

Having such a granddaughter was the greatest gift Heaven had bestowed upon the Ye family.

Honestly, if it weren’t for her, he probably would have been worn out a long time ago.

Having someone to care for gave him the strength to keep going.

“That’s great,” Ye Wan said happily.

She threw the fish into the pond, washed her hands, and hung the freshly washed clothes on the yard’s clothesline to dry, then began processing the fish.

Of course, Ye Cheng resumed chopping firewood.

Ye Wan didn’t argue with her grandfather but urged him to know his limits.

If his hands felt sore or his body tired, he should stop immediately.

Not wanting to worry his granddaughter, Ye Cheng readily agreed.