Hearing such certain words, Lan Yao remained calm. She simply smiled and asked, "How many times has this happened?"
Since this guy named Li Hao can say that, it's obvious that this kind of thing has happened many times before.
Li Hao: "About ten times or so."
Lan Yao: "So, you've come here to kick people out?"
Actually, she really wanted to leave; Lan Yao was getting a little hungry.
If it weren't for the fact that the other person was an old lady, Lan Yao would have left immediately.
Lan Yao doesn't treat all elderly people this way, but this old lady is somewhat similar to someone she had helped before.
Otherwise, Lan Yao, who has always disliked meddling in other people's business, would not have bothered with Old Madam Yu's affairs, much less come back with her.
Li Hao blinked: "Don't you want to know what happened to Grandma Yu that made her like this?"
This man named Yao Xin was so different from the people he had met before; he was so calm and composed.
Li Hao thought he could easily control the pace of the conversation, but it seems that wasn't the case.
Lan Yao waved her hand: "I have no interest in Grandma Yu's past. To be honest, the reason I came back with her is because she resembles an old friend of mine, and I couldn't bear to leave her behind."
"So how did you two meet?"
"Her wallet was stolen. I intervened to help, but ended up being lured back by the old woman."
After Lan Yao finished speaking, she looked at Li Hao with a somewhat aggrieved expression.
Li Hao touched his nose and coughed lightly: "This does seem like something Grandma Yu would do. I apologize to you on her behalf."
Lan Yao waved her hand and stood up: "In that case, I'll leave first. You'll have to handle the rest yourself."
Just as Li Hao was about to say something, Grandma Yu, who had heard the commotion in the kitchen, rushed in: "Are you leaving?"
Lan Yao nodded, but Grandma Yu remained expressionless: "You can't leave. You're my grand-nephew, my family. You're the only family I have left. How am I supposed to live if you leave?"
Lan Yao: ...
Jade Pixiu: "This old lady has become lazy towards you."
Yu Suanpan said angrily, "This old lady is not only clinging to you, Master, but she's also using moral blackmail."
Lan Yao's expression wasn't good either. Seeing this, Li Hao quickly pulled Grandma Yu outside, though it's unclear what he said.
Grandma Yu stared intently at Li Hao, her face serious: "Can you really keep him here?"
Li Hao touched his nose: "I'll try my best."
Grandma Yu said with dissatisfaction, "It's not 'try your best,' it's 'definitely.' This is my grand-nephew, my only relative."
Grandma Yu seemed to have made up her mind.
Li Hao had no choice but to say, "I understand. I understand."
He coaxed Grandma Yu back into the kitchen. Although she went inside, only her head was sticking out.
Lan Yao's gaze turned hostile: "Are you trying to pull off some new kind of scam? Are you trying to rip me off?"
Upon hearing this, Li Hao was speechless. He retorted irritably, "What nonsense are you spouting? I'm a respectable man, how could I possibly do anything illegal or criminal?"
"Then what do you mean by trying so hard to keep me here?"
Lan Yao could actually use force to suppress them, but since they didn't seem to have any ill intentions towards her, she couldn't just act rashly.
What if the other party really has some tricks up their sleeve?
Although she could change her identity, this was still the capital city, and besides, she had other matters to attend to.
Before that matter is resolved, it's best for her not to cause trouble.
Li Hao sighed and said, "How about I tell you a story first?"
Lan Yao gave her a look that said, "Are you crazy?" "Since you're all alright, I'll be going now."
Seeing that she was really about to leave, Li Hao quickly said, "I'll give you the money, I'll give you the money, okay?"
Lan Yao remained unmoved. Money? She had plenty. Why would she care about such a small amount?
"Hey, why don't you let people finish what they're saying?"
"Are you going to listen to the rest? You have to make up some tragic story for me. I'm not a soft-hearted person."
Seeing that she was so unyielding, Li Hao had no choice but to say, "Grandma Yu really is all alone now. Considering how much she resembles your old friend, why don't you stay with her for a few days?"
Lan Yao didn't stop walking, and Li Hao continued, "You must have just arrived. Staying at a guesthouse is too expensive. Staying at Grandma Yu's house is free."
Lan Yao: "No need."
Li Hao quickened his pace and blocked Lan Yao's path: "I'm begging you. Please have pity on Grandma Yu. She's in poor health, and if something happens to her after you leave, my conscience won't allow it."
Lan Yao took a deep breath and reluctantly said, "...Okay."
Li Hao let out a breath and couldn't help but complain, "You're such a stubborn person, so incredibly stubborn."
This is the first time I've ever met such a difficult person.
Lan Yao stared at him with dead fish eyes.
Afraid that she would be angry, Li Hao quickly and politely invited her inside.
As soon as they entered, without waiting for Lan Yao to ask, Li Hao told her about Grandma Yu's situation.
Grandma Yu was born into a family that favored sons over daughters. Later, when Xiao Yingzi massacred the village, she escaped with several female comrades. They happened to run into the army, so she simply took those female comrades with her to join the army.
Grandma Yu was a formidable woman, incredibly skilled on the battlefield, making Xiao Yingzi scream in terror. Later, she even met a like-minded husband.
The two had a deep affection for each other and had several children.
Later, as the war intensified, some of his children fell ill and died, while others were lost.
Her only two remaining children also went to fight on the border with her husband a few years ago, and their remains were never found.
Grandma Yu was greatly traumatized, and her mental state deteriorated.
Li Hao's eyes reddened as he spoke. When he looked at Lan Yao, he thought she would feel the same way as him, but Lan Yao's expression remained extremely calm.
Li Hao sniffed: "Don't you feel sorry for Grandma?"
Having experienced too many tragic stories in the apocalypse, Lan Yao now feels absolutely nothing for such stories.
Lan Yao: "Yes, she certainly deserves sympathy. Grandma Yu is indeed a lady worthy of admiration."
She had no other feelings.
Moreover, for Lan Yao, this was a completely inexplicable encounter.
The reason she can sit here so well is all thanks to the fact that Grandma Yu looks like an old friend she knew.
Out of respect for that old friend, Lan Yao would suppress her good temper.
Li Hao sighed and said, "What I wanted to say is that you're a good person, so I'd like you to stay here for a few days."
Lan Yao thought for a moment and said, "That works too."
The jade Pixiu reminded, "Master, don't forget that you have other things to do."
Lan Yao: "...Since it's already dragged on until now, a few more days won't hurt."
At that moment, a shrill scream suddenly rang out from the neighboring courtyard, and Li Hao abruptly stood up.
Grandma Yu came out of the kitchen and asked, "What happened?"
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