Old Master Guan's gaze was sharp as a knife, almost tangible.
Leng Lie felt a chill and couldn't help but turn slightly to the side and squeeze his legs together.
"Grandpa, your legs..."
Guan Yuxi anxiously helped him up, trying to get him back into the car.
Grandpa Guan brushed her hand away, "Let's get your issues sorted out first!"
Guan Yuxi grabbed his withered, cracked hand and shook it, choking back tears as she said, "Grandpa, it was my fault. He is innocent."
"Don't force him; a marriage forced upon you will not be happy."
"Grandpa, I was wrong before, and I've been a burden to you."
From now on, I will definitely take good care of you.
Grandpa Guan stared at her intently.
Seeing her sincere and unwavering gaze, he nodded and said nothing more.
Leng Lie could no longer hold back. He stopped the car and knelt on one knee in front of Grandpa Guan. "Grandpa, please forgive me. It's not that I don't want to marry Xiao Xi."
I was just worried that she would be mistreated if she stayed with me, so we agreed to give her a few days to think it over.
If she is still willing to marry me then, I, Leng Lie, will never let her down for the rest of my life!
Even if there's only one bite to eat, I'll give it to her. Even if I'm exhausted, I'd never let Xiaoxi suffer in the slightest!
The man's face remained stern, but this only added to his solemnity.
Coupled with those sincere and determined eyes.
It's obvious to anyone that he wasn't lying.
Grandpa Guan nodded in satisfaction and turned his questioning gaze toward Guan Yuxi.
Guan Yuxi felt as sweet as if she had drunk a pound of honey.
She blinked at Grandpa Guan, then gave a haughty snort and said, "No need to consider it, I won't marry him!"
Leng Lie's body stiffened.
Looking up, he saw only Guan Yuxi's aloof back.
He moved his lips slightly but said nothing. He helped Grandpa Guan into the car and continued pushing it.
Grandpa Guan looked thoughtfully at Guan Yuxi with his eyes slightly narrowed.
Guan Yuxi knew he was worried about her, so she smiled reassuringly at him and racked her brains to find a joke to tell.
At first, Grandpa Guan was unmoved, but gradually he also started to laugh heartily.
Fortunately, Grandpa Guan's leg was not seriously injured.
After the doctor re-bandaged the wound, he was prescribed some topical medication and was able to go home.
Leng Lie escorted Grandpa Guan home, then rode the bicycle back to the commune to return it. He also bought three catties of meat and five catties of bones and delivered them to the Guan family.
Soon after, a walking stick was delivered.
Grandpa Guan picked up his cane and tested it, quite satisfied. He glanced at his granddaughter and said, "Your judgment of people this time is not bad."
If you like it, grab it quickly, lest someone else steals it from you!
Guan Yuxi brought back a bowl of pea shoots and said coquettishly, "What are you saying, Grandpa? Girls should always be a little reserved."
Besides, with his awful temper, who would want him?
No, Bai Qin's attitude towards him is quite strange.
What if her protagonist aura takes effect...?
Guan Yuxi was getting restless.
Or perhaps we could try using her as a seductress?
Grandpa Guan glanced at her a few more times, then suddenly smiled.
Guan Yuxi blushed and asked guiltily, "What is Grandpa laughing at?"
"It's nothing. My Xiaoxi has grown up and can even lie to her grandfather now."
Time flies! Grandpa's getting old!
Grandpa Guan shook his head and went to the kitchen, leaning on his cane.
Guan Yuxi quickly stopped him, "You go and rest, I'll go cook."
In the past, whenever Grandpa Guan came back, he would cook.
Not only did she cook for Guan Yuxi, but she also had to take care of Bai Qin's meals.
And before he leaves, he will cook enough food for two or three more days.
Guan Yuxi gets a headache just thinking about it.
The original owner had such a good grandfather but didn't know how to be filial, and was completely fooled by that scumbag Bai Qin and Chu Zhe Ling.
She needs to empty her mind of all that nonsense as soon as possible.
Guan Yuxi chopped the meat that Leng Lie had sent into meatballs, and added fresh and tender pea shoots just before it was done cooking, making it incredibly fragrant.
She served Guan Laozi a large bowl, then filled a thermos with more than half a bucket and delivered it to Leng Lie.
"Grandpa, you eat first, I'm going out for a bit."
"Didn't you say you wouldn't get married?"
Lord Guan looked at her slowly, his usually stern face now showing a hint of kindness.
Guan Yuxi blushed, lowered her head, and ran away quickly.
***
After returning from the Guan family, Leng Lie didn't want to do anything.
Especially when he thought about Guan Yuxi's attitude towards him, he felt like he was being scratched by a cat.
I had no appetite for dinner, so I lay in bed fully clothed, tossing and turning as I made pancakes.
A knocking sound came from the door.
He jumped out of bed. "Who?"
Apart from the whistling wind, there was no response.
Leng Lie lay back down, feeling irritated.
"Knock knock knock".
The knocking started again.
Leng Lie flung the door open, his clenched fists suddenly going limp.
Their eyes met.
The sight of her delicate face so close to his made his heart pound even harder, as if it were about to burst out of his chest.
What are you doing here?
As soon as the words left his mouth, he wished he could bite his tongue off.
Guan Yuxi, with a cold face, shoved the thermos into his arms and turned to leave.
"Hey, wait a minute!"
Guan Yuxi walked even faster.
Leng Lie took a long stride and grabbed her, "Listen to me..."
"I won't call you, and I won't call you 'hey'."
"I won't listen! I won't listen!"
Guan Yuxi instantly switched into her dramatic persona, covering her ears with her hands.
He exerted a little force, and Guan Yuxi stumbled and fell into his arms, but quickly regained her balance and distanced herself.
She glanced at him coldly with her beautiful almond-shaped eyes, then turned and left.
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