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" Honey, there is someone I would like you to meet," the old woman said as she entered old man Gu's study with the little boy.

A'an this is Grandpa Gu, say hello.

Hello, Grandpa. My name is A'an. I am six years old. It's an honor to meet you, "the little boy said with a bow.

The old man exchanged a look with his wife.

Hello A'an what an interesting young boy you are and I'm also honored to meet you; the old man said with a gentle smile.

Grandma is he the person you wanted me to meet; the little boy said tilting his head to the side.

Yes dear, is anything the matter?

No grandma, I like him already.

The two grownups laughed out loud.

A'an don't tell me you've forgotten about me because you have a new friend?

Grandma, I cannot forget about you, you are my grandma and you are the best in the whole world. The little boy said making a circle shape imitating the size of the earth as he delivered his speech.

And my little prince is the best in the whole world, she said with a smile while ruffling his hair.

So tell me A'an the old man said standing up from his chair.

Since you are meeting me for the first time, what do you want?

Hmmmmm the little boy said tilting his head to the side while tapping his chin with his chubby little fingers while thinking, much to the amusement of the elderly couple.

Grandpa Grandma why don't we go and feed the fishes?

What, the old couple said in unison and then burst into laughter.

A'an, what happened to toys and snacks and games said the old man with laughter in his voice.

I don't want all that grandpa, grandma, and my mom already spoil me enough.

Oh really now, do we? The old woman asked.

Yes, Grandma, your love for me is enough. Grandpa what I want to do is feed the fish, I haven't done it before you see, where Mama and I used to live was not like this.

It was a small apartment and Mama and I used to manage although Mama did try to provide for me she also taught me gratitude and I know despite our condition then, they were people who would give anything for what we had.

For that I am thankful, this is my first time living in such a big house and I learn every day.

So Grandma Grandpa can we please go feed the fishes?

How can we say no to you if you asked so nicely?

Yay........ the little boy jumped excitedly as he left with the old couple.

They got to the pond and started feeding the fish while laughing at A'an's antics and expressions.

The air was filled with laughter and warmth and the guards and servants all exchanged a look for the sight they were seeing was a rare one indeed.