Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Liu Ou's message was quite timely, and a smile appeared in Lin Yu's eyes. He replied, "Too late. I just finished pouring my heart out to someone of the opposite sex."

Immediately, a phone call came from the other side.

Lin Yu answered with a chuckle, his voice unintentionally softened, "Hello?"

Liu Ou's voice also carried a smile, and it was quite quiet on her end; she must have been in her room, "Is Grandma asleep?"

Lin Yu hummed a response, "Just took her back to her room, but I guess she's not asleep yet. The emotional upheaval was too much just now."

He paused for a moment, "We just talked about my parents and grandpa."

Liu Ou seemed surprised for a moment, then after a silence, she whispered, "Is Grandma doing okay then?"

"Emotionally, she should be alright, but it's impossible to be unaffected." Lin Yu's lips slightly straightened out as he looked at a small black spot on the room's wall; the house had been lived in for a very long time.

Moreover, the house was actually rented.

This family had all immigrated, leaving the house empty.

Lin Yu and Grandma used to live in the house next door, which was very small.

They had lived there for years.

Later, when the neighbors were preparing to move abroad, the old lady probably felt sorry for the young and the old, so she came over and suggested that they help look after the house, clean it from time to time.

Other than that, they were free to live in and manage the house as they saw fit.

At that time, Lin Yu had just started elementary school.

He still remembered Grandma's eyes turning red at the time, and then she insisted on renting the house.

In the end, the family next door couldn't talk her out of it, and they agreed to accept the rent.

Fifteen hundred a month, for such a large house with a yard.

The small house they were living in at the time also cost fifteen hundred a month.

After more than a decade, not a penny had been raised.

But ever since Lin Yu paid off the money, he'd been giving five thousand to the neighbors across the street every month.

When the first month's rent came in, the neighbors thought it was a mistake and quickly called back to inquire.

The old lady had passed away by then, but her family continued her kindness.

So Lin Yu was gradually increasing the rent now.

Kindness is priceless, but he wanted to give a bit more,

at least to not let it chill anyone's heart.

"I want to make a ring for Grandma," Lin Yu said softly. "While chatting with Grandma tonight..."

Liu Ou listened earnestly on the other end, sensing that Lin Yu seemed a bit upset.

But it might have been the first time she learned about his parents, and she couldn't help but share her excitement with him.

Like a child.

Liu Ou's heart felt soft and tender.

Occasionally, during Lin Yu's pauses, she would respond, proving she was listening attentively.

It wasn't until Lin Yu finished that she spoke up, "Then I'll ask around where we can learn carving, and we'll make a ring. We'll make several, and certainly, Grandma will like one of them."

Liu Ou's voice was very tender, "Lin Yu, don't worry, don't be nervous, I'm here for you."

Whether it's now or after you've really gone abroad, I'm still here for you.

Lin Yu smiled, "Okay."

The two chatted a bit more before hanging up the phone.

Lin Yu thought he would surely have insomnia tonight.

But unexpectedly, he slept well and even had a dream.

In the dream, a man and a woman were very vivid, smiling at Lin Yu and calling out, "Son..."

When Lin Yu woke up, he was still somewhat dazed, it had been a long time since he had dreamed about his parents, but it felt good.

He took out his phone and saw that it was already past seven o'clock.

After washing up and stepping out of the house, the old lady was indeed busy with something in the yard.

Lin Yu didn't let her set up a street stall anymore. When he wasn't home, she probably sneaked out to the stall regardless, but she was obediently staying put whenever Lin Yu was around.

Even so, she always found things to do, like now, she found some mud from somewhere and started to plant vegetables where the corner of the courtyard's tiles had cracked.

When Lin Yu came out, he just caught sight of her watering the plants.

He walked over and, seeing the old lady's bright and brisk appearance, he felt a sigh of relief.

"Wow, these little bok choy are looking so fresh~" Lin Yu commented with a smile.

Grandma turned her head, glanced at him, and then nodded, "Indeed, they look fresher than you."

Lin Yu: ... Continue your adventure at empire

"How is that possible? Am I not fresh? I'm only in my twenties, how can I not be fresh? Look at me, look at me~" Lin Yu said while trying to push his face close to Grandma's.

Then, the old lady, slightly disdainful but smiling, pushed him away, "Don't come any closer, your skin is quite thick..."

Lin Yu followed by laughing, hugging his grandma and whining, insisting on being praised for his handsomeness.

Lin Yu didn't bring up last night's dream, and Grandma didn't mention last night's heart-to-heart.

Everything seemed the same as before, as if nothing had changed.

This feeling reassured Lin Yu.

The most important thing to him was Grandma.

Lin Yu left the house at ten, and before he left, he told grandma about his plans to buy a house.

Of course, Grandma didn't approve, feeling there was no need; Lin Yu was about to go abroad, so why buy a house for himself to live in?

Moreover, the amount of money needed was too much. She would rather have Lin Yu keep the money with him. After all, being overseas, it always seemed easier to have money, and besides, she was used to living in their current home.

Lin Yu had anticipated her response, so he gently explained, "But today I'm going to meet Liu Ou's family, and I don't want them to worry that we don't even have a house. How can they feel assured otherwise?"

In fact, Lin Yu knew that if it were only about them, Grandma would definitely disagree.

But if it was about Liu Ou, about their future marriage,

then Grandma certainly wouldn't refuse.

As expected, Grandma silently looked at Lin Yu, and finally sighed, "Grandma can't help you much..."

That was as good as giving permission.

Lin Yu said with a smile, "It's okay, Grandma, I have money..."

In the end, when they had finished their discussion before he left, they agreed to look at properties during the National Day holidays and at least make a down payment before Lin Yu went abroad.

The rest, such as taking possession of the apartment and furnishing it, could wait.

At the very least, they didn't want Liu Ou's family to think he had nothing at all.

Lin Yu left the house and went to a high-end tobacco and liquor store nearby to buy gifts, then he bought some fruit.

Finally, he went to Liu Ou's residential complex.

The security guard there already recognized him; he used to see him every time he brought Liu Ou back during their school days.

Later, when the two of them started dating, he would just escort Liu Ou directly inside.

But rules are rules, so registration was still required.

After registering, Lin Yu pulled out a pack of cigarettes and offered it to the security uncle, "Uncle, have a smoke."

The security uncle was surprised, but after seeing his expression, he still laughed and took the cigarettes from Lin Yu's hand, "Hope everything goes smoothly for you today."

Lin Yu smiled and said it definitely would.

The goodwill from an unfamiliar person helped alleviate his nervousness significantly.

When he arrived at the lobby of Liu Ou's apartment building, he sent Liu Ou a message, "I'm in the first floor lobby."

There was no reply from the other side, but a few minutes later, the elevator doors opened.

Wearing home clothes, Liu Ou ran out, "Why did you come without telling me in advance?"

Liu Ou's eyes were bright, and his lips naturally curved up when he saw Lin Yu.