"Grandpa?!" Chu Nanxi exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise, "You... you can speak?"
The elderly man's fingers tightened, and he hurriedly began to speak, "Listen... listen to me!"
Seeing the urgency in his eyes, Chu Nanxi bent down and brought her ear close to his mouth. The old man took a deep breath and began to speak with difficulty.
"Be careful of your... Uncle, Second Uncle, they... want to... take your... 'Cloud'!"
Listening to the old man articulate each word, Chu Nanxi smiled as she raised her face.
"Don't worry, no one can take away what belongs to me. Xixi has grown up now and has the ability to protect herself."
The old man's eyes curved, and he nodded with a relieved look.
Moments later, a pained expression colored his gaze.
"I'm... I'm sorry!"