Extra 24
Qin Anning wished she could disappear into a hole. She had come to offer New Year's greetings in a cheerful manner, but now she was terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.
She laughed awkwardly, "No..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Lin interrupted her, "Mom, we're talking about Anning's best friend."
Bai Yi had overheard their conversation and couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Although she was happy that Bai Lin had found someone she liked, she already had a boyfriend.
She told Bai Lin, "Linlin, fate is something that depends on heaven. If you can't be together, it just means you're not the right people for each other, so don't be so persistent."
Bai Lin nodded slightly, not showing too much disappointment. "I know."
“You’ve always been a good child, and now you’re not so young anymore. You should know your limits. I won’t say anything more.”
Bai Lin smiled and said, "Yes, I understand. Don't worry."
"That's good, then you two chat."
Bai Yi turned and left. She truly trusted Bai Lin enough not to do anything out of line.
Qin Anning gave him an awkward smile.
Bai Lin said, "Cousin, you don't need to make that face. It feels a bit strange."
"Uh, really? I was just a little shocked. You only met him once, how could you have fallen for him?"
Bai Lin pondered, "Just like my mom said, the first impression?"
"Your sense of feeling is truly unique." Qin Anning managed a forced smile.
"Feelings are a wonderful thing in themselves."
Qin Anning nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, cousin is right. Actually, I think Shen Tiaotiao, who was with you last time, was quite nice."
"My mom also thinks the girls in this house are all nice. Does that mean if everyone thinks they're nice, then they're a good match for me?"
...
Qin Anning was rendered speechless by his words and could only make an excuse to run away.
Once outside the villa, she looked around to make sure no one was there before taking out her phone to call Yang Jingyu.
"Anning, are you here to wish me a Happy New Year?"
Yang Jingyu hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation and was joking with her with a smile.
Qin Anning ignored his words, "I have something very serious to tell you. You know, my cousin just asked me for your WeChat. You should try to show yourself in front of him less often in the future."
"Doesn't he have my WeChat? Did he delete me?"
"No! He wanted my best friend's number, the one you went out with me in women's clothes that day, do you understand now?"
With a "thud".
Qin Anning heard the sound of her phone falling to the ground and hurriedly said, "Hey, what's wrong?"
After a long while, Yang Jingyu picked up his phone again and said in despair, "You didn't tell him my real identity, did you?"
"Of course not."
She told Yang Jingyu the gist of the matter and advised him, "Don't show up in front of him unless it's absolutely necessary, or he might recognize you."
"I know, I knew it! Nothing good ever comes from being with you!"
"Who would have thought that? But it's not a big deal. He knows my best friend has a boyfriend, so he probably won't be so persistent anymore."
"That would be best!"
Yang Jingyu angrily hung up the phone.
Qin Anning sighed helplessly and looked back at the direction of the gate. What kind of mess is this?
Back inside the villa, Bai Lin couldn't detect anything unusual, and as usual, Qin Anning breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Fortunately, my cousin's idea was nipped in the bud from the start.
Because Wang Ye's family was large, they didn't stay long before saying goodbye and leaving.
Then I went to Wang Qin's house on the way.
When Qiao Xing rang the doorbell, an elderly man with gray hair opened the door. Qiao Xing was taken aback when he saw the man, and the man seemed a little embarrassed.
Who's here?
Wang Qin wiped her hands on her apron as she came out of the kitchen. When she saw the family of three, she was embarrassed.
"Mom," Qiao Xing said, breaking the awkward silence.
"You're here, come in, come in." Wang Qin seemed a little flustered, hurriedly letting them in.
Grandpa Li sat on the sofa, nervously rubbing his hands on his knees.
Qiao Xing said, "I should have told you in advance. I'm really sorry for coming so suddenly."
Qiao Xing did not object to Wang Qin finding a companion, after all, she was already so old, and Lin Xi had married and moved to another place, so she could only visit her a few times a year.
Most of the time, Wang Qin lives alone, so it's nice to have someone with her.
It was so sudden, it felt like we'd stumbled upon a secret, making everyone feel awkward.
Wang Qin placed the washed fruit on the table and sat down awkwardly on the sofa. "It's okay, you can come anytime you want. We're not outsiders."
As she spoke, she glanced at the old man beside her.
Grandpa Li coughed and stammered, "Well, I just came to deliver some things, you guys chat!"
The old man stood up and said with an embarrassed smile, "There's still soup simmering at home, so I... I'll be going now."
"Old Li..." Wang Qin tried to call out to him, but Grandpa Li walked very fast, especially after Wang Qin spoke, he started running.
Wang Qin forced a smile, "You flatter me."
Qiao Xing said, "Mom, Uncle Li is a nice person. If you like him, there's nothing wrong with being together."
Wang Qin looked even more embarrassed and said awkwardly, "I'm already so old, what are you saying?"
Qin Anning said, "If you like something, you like it. What does age matter? Grandma, you must be very lonely all the time. It would be so nice to have someone to keep you company."
Qiao Xing agreed, "Yes, Grandpa Li is a very nice person, he's been so good to you."
This old man Li started trying to win Wang Qin's favor many years ago, but Wang Qin had no interest in him before and firmly stated that she would never look for anyone else.
After so many years of perseverance, especially after Lin Xi gave birth and came back less and less often, she gradually began to waver.
Old Li lives in the next neighborhood. His wife passed away early, and he raised his son and daughter on his own, working hard all his life.
Later, his children became successful and earned money to buy him a house, but they left him alone at home, only coming back to visit once a year.
His children also agree that he should find a partner, and they will not object as long as she is sincere in wanting to live with him.
So neither of their children objected, and the two parties involved even became shy.
It's probably because I'm getting old that I'm afraid of what others will say.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat some fruit." Wang Qin quickly changed the subject; she couldn't bear to talk about such things.
Qin Anning took the fruit and continued the conversation, "Grandma, why are you shy? You're at an age where you should be bold and pursue your dreams. You can't leave any regrets in your life."
"I think it's a good opportunity since we're all here, why don't you and Grandpa Li get things done?"
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