Lin Jin's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "How could this happen?"

Grandma Gong's voice trembled slightly, "Back then, we joined the ranks of the resistance against Japan together. We were both young then, full of enthusiasm, and eager to do something for our country and people. Later, we both got married and started our own families. We thought we could finally live a peaceful life, but who knew..."

At this point, Grandma Gong's eyes gradually reddened, and tears welled up in them. Seeing this, Lin Jin quickly patted Grandma Gong's hand gently and comforted her, "Grandma, don't be too sad. Although your friend has passed away, her spirit and story will live on forever."

Grandma Gong paused for a moment and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh. I'm just getting old and my emotions get easily agitated. I'm very sorry!"

Lin Jin waved his hand and said, "Grandma Gong, please have dinner here tonight before you leave. I'll go cook now!"

Grandma Gong still had so much to say! Of course she wanted to stay, but it was time to prepare dinner! Grandma Gong hesitated for a moment, then said, "This is too much trouble for you, Xiao Jin." Lin Jin smiled and said, "It's no trouble at all, Grandma, please stay." With that, she got up and went to the kitchen.

Lin Jin was busy in the kitchen, while Old Madam Gong looked around the house. The house was spotless and tidy! Not wanting to look elsewhere, she went to the kitchen to cook with Lin Jin, who readily obliged! In the end, Lin Jin only helped out, while Old Madam Gong did all the cooking! Once the dishes were cooked, the rice was ready.

After setting the food on the table and sitting down, Lin Jin said shyly, "Grandma's cooking smells so good, I can't wait to eat!" Grandma Gong smiled and said, "As long as you like it, I'll come over often to cook for you. You can also come visit me during your holidays! I'll cook delicious food for you!"

Lin Jin kept stuffing rice into her mouth. Grandma Gong watched Lin Jin eat with increasing delight and said, "Look how thin you are! Eat more. It's so pitiful for you to be here all alone! Your parents are worried about you!"

When Lin Jin heard Grandma Gong mention her parents, she paused for a moment, then said nonchalantly, "Grandma, I've severed ties with my adoptive parents. They don't know I got into university!"

Grandma Gong asked in surprise after hearing Lin Jin's words, "Your adoptive parents? What about your biological parents?"

"I have no biological parents, and my adoptive parents treated me badly, so I cut off all ties with them!"

Lin Jin still seemed indifferent! Grandma Gong, however, looked at Lin Jin with heartache and said, "Child, from now on, Grandma will be your family. You're all alone out there, without anyone to rely on. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just tell Grandma." Grandma Gong gently patted Lin Jin's hand as she spoke.

Lin Jin felt a warmth in her heart, her eyes slightly reddening. "Grandma, thank you, it's so good to have you." She continued, "I'm not alone anymore. I have a godmother, and she and godfather are very good to me. I have an older brother, a younger brother, and Grandpa Li. Now I have you too, and everyone is so good to me." Hearing Lin Jin mention having godparents and a brother, Grandma Gong was overjoyed for her! She repeatedly said, "Good...good!" After finishing her meal, Lin Jin tidied the table and returned to the living room to chat with the old lady.

Grandma Gong hadn't forgotten the purpose of her visit, and she changed the subject, tentatively asking, "Does Xiao Jin have a boyfriend now?"