"Back then, when the Zhang family was in trouble, she was such a young girl. She had such courage and handled things so methodically. It was truly remarkable."
"Tell me, how could her family treat such a good girl like that?"
She sighed softly, feeling sorry for Ye Linchen.
"If this were my daughter, I would be incredibly proud of her."
Listening to his wife's sentiments, Gu Yuanshan reached out and placed his hand on the back of her hand, indicating his agreement: "Yes, Xiao Ye is indeed a very outstanding child."
"After all these years, your son has finally found a girl he likes. Don't worry, he has good taste."
Huo Yunlan thought about it and agreed.
For so many years, they have been worrying about Gu Jingran's marriage.
I've urged him openly and subtly several times, but Gu Jingran always says he wants to establish his career before starting a family.
If they keep urging me, I'll say that I haven't met anyone I like yet, but if I do, I'll definitely try my best to win them over.
Now it seems that this kid really does what he says.
This girl is good in every way, except that she is a bit too young.
She's almost ten years younger than Gu Jingran.
While Huo Yunlan was relieved, she began to worry about her son again.
She asked somewhat uncertainly, "Do you think such a nice girl, with good looks and a good personality, could really like our Xiaoran?"
"I'm really afraid that Xiao Ye will think he's too dull and not good enough for her because of Xiao Ran's quiet and reserved nature."
Gu Yuanshan was amused by his wife's worry and concern.
He smiled and comforted him, "You really are something, the older you get, the more you worry."
"Children and grandchildren have their own destinies; this is their own business, so let them develop as they see fit. Your meddling here won't do any good."
He pointed to the river embankment not far away: "Didn't you say you wanted to see the river view? Today is the perfect time, let's walk slowly along the river and take our time to look around."
Huo Yunlan's worries were dispelled by her husband's words. She nodded and walked side by side with Gu Yuanshan toward the riverbank.
Meanwhile, Ye Linchen was sitting in the passenger seat of a Santana, the street scene outside the car window rushing past.
She tilted her head and enthusiastically told Gu Jingran about the interesting things that happened in Haicheng.
Gu Jingran gripped the steering wheel, his eyes focused intently on the road ahead, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He listened attentively, and between her words, he would respond with a word or two at just the right moment, or ask a question.
Not long after, the familiar street corner came into view, and Gu Jingran slowly parked the car downstairs at the rented house.
"I'm home. Thank you for bringing me back."
Ye Linchen unbuckled his seatbelt, placed his hand on the door handle, and was about to push the door open and get out of the car.
"Xiao Chen!"
Gu Jingran suddenly called out to her, and at the same time reached out and gently placed his hand on the back of her hand.
His hands were warm, which made Ye Linchen stop in his tracks.
She turned around, somewhat puzzled, and saw Gu Jingran pull out a palm-sized dark blue velvet box from the inside pocket of his coat.
"This is a gift for you."
Ye Linchen instinctively took the box and opened it.
Inside the box, a delicate necklace lay quietly on a white cushion.
The pendant is a crystal bear that sparkles in the dim light.
She fell in love with it almost at first sight, and her eyes lit up.
Seeing how much she loved it, Gu Jingran unconsciously tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
His gaze shifted from Ye Linchen's face to the dark night outside the car window.
His voice was even lower than before, tinged with barely perceptible tension.
"Xiao Chen, would you... be willing to give me a chance to be your boyfriend?"
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