At noon, He Jinnan and Xia Zhi were ready to take the child home.
Before leaving, Old Mr He held Xuanzai, kissed his little cheek, and said, "Come visit with your mom and dad on the weekend, okay? Don't forget your great-grandpa."
Xuanzai was bundled up snugly and couldn't even move his little hands. He just babbled something unintelligible.
The family of three got into the car and drove off.
Xia Zhi turned back to glance at him and saw Grandpa still standing there, gazing into the distance. She sighed and said, "Grandpa really dotes on Xuanzai. Now it seems like his eyes only see his great-grandson."
"Maybe that's just how it is with grandparent-grandchild relationships," He Jinnan said, glancing at the rearview mirror. Old Mr He was still standing there, not having gone back inside yet.