Ever since he noticed that something was wrong with Lin Ruanruan that day, Huo Qi has been treating her like a precious gem, afraid she might melt in his mouth or fall in his hands.

Not to mention Fang Si, even the elderly couple noticed something was wrong.

Just then, Lin Ruanruan was helping to serve the dishes when Huo Qi took them from her, placed them on the table, and pulled out a chair for her to sit down.

"You sit and play, I'll serve you."

At the dinner table, Huo Qi kept putting food on Lin Ruanruan's plate, not knowing how to restrain himself at all, almost to the point of feeding her. Fang Si rolled her eyes at him speechlessly.

Lin Ruanruan ate shyly, holding her bowl. She had told Huo Qi to stop, but he just kept talking and got more and more excited.

After dinner, Grandpa Lin chatted with Huo Qi, "My dear grandson, our Ruan Ruan is still so young..."

Upon hearing this, Huo Qi knew exactly what Grandpa Lin was trying to say. He touched his nose sheepishly and said, "It's just that our Ruan Ruan is so lovable."

"But Grandpa, don't worry, I'll wait until Ruanruan grows up before saying these things. I won't lie to her while she's still young."

Grandpa Lin picked up his pipe and gently tapped Huo Qi's shoulder. "You brat, you're definitely up to no good."

Huo Qi rolled a cigarette for Grandpa Lin with a grin, "How could that be? I only meant well."

"You little rascal, all you do is talk nonsense." Grandpa Lin glanced at Huo Qi. If Ruan Ruan was an introverted child, then Qi was a complete extrovert, and his mouth was so endearing.

These days, Qi has really made a name for himself in Linjia Village, chatting with everyone in the village.

Many people have been secretly asking him if Huo Qi has a girlfriend. All he wants to say right now is that he doesn't. This guy is like a tiger guarding his Ruan Ruan, afraid that she might be snatched away by a jackal.

Lin Ruanruan had no idea what her grandfather and Huo Qi were talking about. She finished the sweater she was knitting for Huo Xian, carefully folded it, and put it in a gift bag.

My nose itched, so I couldn't help but wipe away the snot with a tissue.

Fang Si glanced helplessly at Lin Ruanruan while looking at her book, "How did you manage to catch a cold?"

Lin Ruanruan smiled sheepishly, "I accidentally caught a cold..."

It's a sad story. That day, she got carried away and accidentally had a relapse. Since her soul returned to its place, she only had a minor relapse before the live stream where she supported Xianxian.

She thought she was fine, but the seeds she had sown were still buried deep in her soul.

She can no longer hide her illness from medical treatment; she has money now and must get her treatment.

As they were talking, the snow stopped and the weather cleared up.

Sunlight bathed the earth, beams of light piercing through the woods, warmth reaching the heart. Under the azure sky, Linjia Village appeared even more pristine and beautiful. A breeze rustled the branches, tinkling the wind chimes by the door, and with a 'ding-a-ling,' ripples spread across the calm lake.

"Winter is almost over," Lin Ruanruan murmured, listening to the wind chimes.

"Beep beep..." The car horn sounded at the entrance of the villa.

Grandpa Lin went out to greet him, and it turned out to be bodyguard Xiao Wang. Lin Ruanruan warmly served Uncle Wang tea, saying, "Uncle Wang, I thought you wouldn't arrive until this afternoon."

Uncle Wang sat down and smiled, "I should probably go back to work soon; the kid at home is too noisy."

Grandpa Lin sat down next to him and chuckled, "What has your son been up to this year?"

Uncle Wang sighed and rubbed his forehead, "He blew up the latrine with firecrackers this year."

"Someone got covered in poop and came after me. I almost fainted from the stench. That guy made my wife and me so angry..."

Fang Si, who was on a recliner not far away, covered his mouth. Sometimes having too much imagination is not a good thing; he was about to throw up from listening to it.

Huo Qi was somewhat interested in what kind of firecrackers the child had used to blow up the latrine, but Lin Ruanruan pulled him away, saying, "Brother Huo, we need to pack our bags."

Huo Qi had no choice but to obediently let them lead him away. Fang Si also contacted his assistant at the foot of the mountain, telling them it was time to come up and pick him up.

Grandma Lin held Lin Ruanruan's hand reluctantly, "My dear grandson, study hard in the South Province, and come back to visit grandpa and grandma whenever you have time."

Lin Ruanruan gave her grandma a big hug, "I will, Grandma, we'll keep in touch by phone often!"

She loves her grandma very much.

"Okay, okay." Tears welled up in Grandma Lin's eyes. Her biggest worry was Ruan Ruan. The child was easily swayed by emotions, and she was afraid that she would suffer outside.

Seeing that the two were in low spirits, Huo Qi stepped forward and opened his arms, "Grandma, don't you want to give me a hug? Don't be biased, I'm your adopted grandson now too."

Grandma Lin couldn't help but laugh at Huo Qi's antics. She went over and hugged him, saying, "Good boy, Ruan Ruan told me you often work overtime. You need to take care of your health, okay?"

Huo Qi bent down and hugged the old woman, "Okay, I'll listen to Grandma, and we'll keep in touch!"

Huo Qi has now added both of his parents' contact information. "When I have some free time, I'll bring my company's employees to Linjia Village for a vacation. Grandma, you must welcome us!"

Grandma Lin smiled and said, "Come, come, we welcome you all!"

After the three of them had packed their luggage and the car was ready, Fang Si looked up at Huo Qi and Lin Ruanruan and asked, "I have a private jet, do you want to come along?"

Huo Qi leaned against the car and said, "It even saved my plane some fuel."

Lin Ruanruan glanced at the two of them expressionlessly. No wonder they arrived so quickly; it turned out they both owned private jets.

You really can't compare people.

Huo Qi shamelessly got into Lin Ruanruan's car, leaving his assistant to drive one car by himself.

He stuck his head and hands out of the car window to say goodbye to his grandparents.

Lin Ruanruan also leaned in the same car window and waved to her grandparents.

Grandpa Lin and Grandma Lin stood at the door waving to them. As the car started moving, the two elderly people's figures grew smaller and smaller until they disappeared from sight after turning a corner.

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