Gu Qingqing didn't stay at Fu Jue's house for lunch. She returned to the Gu residence absentmindedly and hid on her bed in the bedroom, lost in thought. She didn't even hear the maid calling her for lunch.

Perhaps she heard it, but she didn't want to eat or talk.

Because, all I feel is discomfort.

She didn't know what was wrong with her.

The thought of Fu Jue saying that he had a girl he liked, and that she was the only one who had entered his heart, made her feel uncomfortable.

It feels dull, sore, and a little painful.

Lost in thought, Gu Qingqing fell asleep in bed.

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After Gu Qingqing left, Fu Jue went to settle accounts with Old Master Fu.

He almost had his plans ruined by this old man. He knew that his grandfather meant well and that his words were meant to unveil the truth between them and allow them to be honest with each other.

But she wasn't just any ordinary girl. Other girls might have gradually developed feelings for him and slowly fallen in love with him after hearing what Grandpa Fu said.

But she was the kind of person who was naive and slow to understand love.

If he doesn't confess his feelings to her directly, she might never know how he feels about her.

Therefore, things between him and her should be taken slowly; they shouldn't be impatient.

"Hmph! I'm doing this all for your own good." Old Master Fu felt terrible that he had done so much but couldn't get his grandson's understanding and support.

He's already eighty years old, who knows how many more years he can live?

He and his grandson are the only ones left at home. If he were to pass away too, his grandson would be all alone and miserable, which would be very painful for him.

If his grandson can find a wife soon, build a happy little family, and have two or three more children, then he can go to heaven in peace to reunite with his wife.

Otherwise, even if he could go to heaven now, he wouldn't have the face to see his old woman.

When Fu Jue saw the sadness in Old Master Fu's eyes, his hardened heart softened a little.

"Grandpa, don't worry! I will make sure you get to drink the tea served by your granddaughter-in-law as soon as possible."

"real?"

"It really is, even more real than pearls. Alright!"

"That's more like it."

With Fu Jue's promise, Old Master Fu beamed with joy, and there was no trace of sadness in his eyes.

He turned and walked away to familiarize himself with the new environment.

He could only forget his troubles and the pain of losing his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by walking and playing non-stop.

And their thoughts and feelings.

After Assistant Yin tidied up a study that was his private office, Fu Jue worked in the Fu Group's office there.

I just went out for a short time yesterday afternoon, and a mountain of work has piled up. Just signing documents is enough to make my hand cramp, and I also have to stamp his personal seal on the contracts. I can't let Assistant Yin do these important things for me.

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Around 3 PM, when Gu Qingqing woke up, her stomach was already growling with hunger.

She got up and went to the kitchen to find something to eat, but instead smelled the aroma of barbecue wafting in from outside.

It's been a month since I last had barbecue.

It's been so long that she's almost forgotten what barbecue skewers taste like.

Following the scent, Gu Qingqing arrived at the house next door, which was Fu Jue's new home.

The smell of barbecue was coming from inside, and she hesitated whether to pay a visit.

She felt too embarrassed to go in for a meal when the grandfather and grandson moved in on their first day.

But--

“Hey, Mr. Fu…” She took out her phone and called him directly to find out if his family was having a barbecue.

Upon receiving Gu Qingqing's call, Fu Jue, who had just come out of the restroom, was so excited that he almost forgot to wash his hands.

I could only patiently wash my hands and quickly answer her call.

"Hey, Qingqing, what's wrong? You haven't had lunch yet? Why didn't you eat? Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'll make you something to eat. I learned two Western dishes when I had some free time. I'm sure you'll like them."

"Hmm, barbecue? At my house? I don't know, I'll go check, wait for me."

When Fu Jue learned that she hadn't eaten lunch, he was so anxious that he wanted to rush to the Gu residence, but she wouldn't let him go, saying that she smelled barbecue at his house, making her mouth water.

The phone wasn't off, so Fu Jue took it and went to the kitchen on the first floor to look for it, but he couldn't find any barbecue.

He followed the smell and found his way to the garden, where he indeed saw Grandpa Fu and Assistant Yin having a barbecue.

"Are you guys so free?" He was exhausted.

They're like two different people: one retired at eighty years old ten years ago, and the other is just an assistant who can't be of much help.

"Master Fu, come and have some grilled skewers." Assistant Yin brought over a plate of freshly grilled skewers, including chicken wings, squid, and chives and water spinach.

"No." Fu Jue refused directly; he didn't really like barbecue.

"Oh." Assistant Yin withdrew her hand in disappointment, preparing to place the plate on the table.

"Give it to me." The next second, Fu Jue suddenly snatched the plate away again.

"Master Fu, would you like some?" Assistant Yin didn't mind Fu Jue taking the plate from his hand, as long as Master Fu ate the skewers he grilled.

Because he had already seen Gu Qingqing outside the gate, through the security camera.

Master Fu must have given her some barbecue skewers.

"Okay." Fu Jue nodded, responded, and quickly took the plate and left.

"That brat, he took the food and didn't even say thank you. I've been grilling for so long and he hasn't even eaten a single skewer."

Grandpa Fu glared at Fu Jue's retreating figure. If it weren't for bringing Gu Qingqing to his home, he wouldn't have given the kebabs to his grandson.

"Grandpa Fu, please sit down and rest! I'll do the grilling. I'm better at it and I know Miss Gu's taste; she's very picky."

Assistant Yin helped Grandpa Fu sit in a grand chair not far away, rocking gently, which was quite comfortable.

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