"Grandpa's awake! Grandpa, do you see Yanyan?" Yanyan asked, a wide grin splitting his little face as he looked at the now-open eyes of Second Brother Li.
Looking at the grandson he had longed to see day and night, Second Brother Li's eyes reddened. He tried to sit up, but he had no strength at all. Li Xiu walked to the head of the bed, sat down, and gently helped him up, letting him lean against his chest. Feeling his eldest son's touch, Second Brother Li froze. 'I thought my eldest son hated me, that even if he came back, it wouldn't be for me. But it seems he still cares for me as his father.'
"Yanyan, come a little closer to Grandpa. Let Grandpa feel your face, okay?" Knowing his time was short, Second Brother Li rallied his spirits and looked lovingly at his grandson.
